MUSLIM VOTES
BJP plans to field Muslim candidate in UP's assembly bypoll for the first time ever
The BJP is planning to nominate a Muslim candidate for the Kundarki assembly bypoll. Besides Kundarki, bypolls are also due on Karhal, Katehari, Milkipur, Khair, Sisamau, Phulpur, Majahwan, Ghaziabad and Meerapur. Of the 10 bypoll-bound seats, BJP had won Khair, Phulpur and Ghaziabad while SP had won five - Katehari, Karhal, Milkipur, Sisamau and Kundarki. Meerapur and Majahwan were won by BJP allies, RLD and NISHAD party, respectively.
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJP hits back
SYS leader Mustafa Mundupara has sparked controversy in Kerala by advocating for a "separate Malabar state" during a protest about class 11 seat shortages in the region. Mundupara argued that both Southern Kerala and Malabar pay equal taxes and should receive equal facilities. The BJP condemned Mundupara's remarks, vowing to oppose any attempts to divide Kerala, while student organizations like KSU and Muslim League are demanding more class 11 seats in the Malabar region.
West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari holds CPI-M responsible for "cutting the Hindu vote" which led to TMC’s victory in 12 Lok Sabha seats
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accuses CPI-M of cutting Hindu votes to help Trinamool Congress win 12 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. Adhikari criticizes CPI-M for their disrupting tactics and claims they targeted Hindu votes in elections. He also highlights CPI-M's past actions during their regime in the state.
Anti-Sanatana INDI bloc will butcher Hindus if voted to power, says Amit Malviya, shares goat slaughtering video with Annamalai's pic
BJP IT-cell in-charge Amit Malviya shared a video of a goat with Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai's photo being slaughtered in Tamil Nadu, criticizing DMK's win. Annamalai lost to DMK's Ganapathy Rajkumar by a margin of over 1 lakh votes in the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency. The BJP chief managed to garner 4 lakh votes in a seat that witnessed a triangular fight between the Dravidian majors and the BJP.
BJP's win in Thrissur, rise in vote share in other seats mark political shift in Kerala: Analysts
The BJP's notable success in Kerala during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, particularly in Thrissur, reflects a significant shift in the state's political landscape towards a tripolar scenario. Analysts attribute this change to evolving voter preferences, particularly among minority Christians and OBCs, signaling a transformation in Kerala's traditional political dynamics.
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Trinamool manages to hold its fortress; big upset for BJP
Trinamool Congress leads in 29 out of 42 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, boosted by women voters, 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme, and other women-centric welfare programs.
Using words that no PM in India's history would have used: Priyanka Vadra slams Modi over 'mujra' remark
The Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'mujra' barb at the opposition, calling his words unprecedented. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condemned Modi's remarks, stating they were unfit for a prime minister.
After 'machhli', mutton, mangalsutra, it is now turn of 'mujra,' says RJD in response to PM's attack on Oppn
Modi made the stinging remark while accusing the INDIA bloc of snatching reservations meant for Dalits and OBCs to divert these to "Muslims" who were carrying out a "vote jihad" in the elections. Jha dismissed the charge claiming that "backward classes of Muslims have been getting reservations even in Gujarat", where the BJP has been in power for decades, with Modi himself as chief minister for three consecutive terms.
INDIA bloc will rewrite Constitution to give reservation on basis of religion: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused INDIA bloc parties of rewriting the Constitution to provide reservation based on religion, aiming to turn the majority community into second-class citizens. He accused the opposition grouping of making different castes fight among themselves and threatening Purvanchal, a region known for its mafia, poverty, and helplessness. Modi cited three "big conspiracies" by the INDI alliance: changing the Constitution to provide reservation based on religion, ending reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and giving the entire reservation to Muslims.
INDIA bloc performing 'mujra' for its vote bank: PM Modi
BJP leaders have repeatedly said that the country's esteem has risen in the world in ten years of Narendra Modi government at the Centre. PM Modi is seeking straight third term in office.
Congress will terminate India’s nuclear weapons if it comes to power: Modi
At an election rally in Mandi, Modi also attacked those who had used unsavory language against BJP candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut during the campaign.
Lok Sabha Elections: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urges voters to vote without fear
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged voters in Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh, to vote responsibly and not out of fear, alleging that past political parties have neglected Backwards, Dalits, and Muslims. Owaisi emphasized the importance of voting with hope and trust. AIMIM has allied with Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) in the elections. Uttar Pradesh, with 80 parliamentary seats, is voting in seven phases, with the BJP dominating past elections.
SP goes all out to regain 'real fortress' Azamgarh from BJP
Azamgarh is indeed known as a political platform for SP to spread its foothold in eastern UP. But BJP grabbed it from SP in the June 2022 byelections after Akhilesh resigned as Lok Sabha MP from here following his win in the state assembly elections.
INDIA bloc can betray anyone for power: PM Modi
PM Modi attacked the Haryana Congress on the issue of corruption, saying its past chief ministers would not look beyond the welfare of their home district. "There is no region of the state where the game of looting the people was not played. They would make people sell their land for jobs. An open industry of transfers and postings used to run in the state," Modi alleged.
If Congress has its way, those who say 'Ram Ram' will be arrested: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the INDIA bloc is discussing having five prime ministers over the next five years. He attacked opposition parties like Congress and Aam Aadmi Party for internal conflicts during a rally in Haryana's Mahendragarh. He assured the audience that reservation for Dalits and tribals will be protected under his leadership.
With two INDIA bloc suitors, which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?
Religious polarisation in Bengal intensifies with the surge of Hindutva, Ram Navami processions, and Hanuman temples. Trinamool gains Muslim support through political messaging. Indian Secular Front's role in key constituencies grows. Mamata Banerjee's stance on the CAANRC issue and NRC-CAA controversy shapes the narrative. Challenges from separatist forces and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's impact on Muslim votes are crucial.
PM 'unleashing hate speech' against Muslims from every available forum: Opposition
Opposition leaders like AAP MP Sanjay Singh and DMK spokesperson criticize PM Modi's divisive language, while BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi defends Modi's policies benefiting minorities.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeks third straight win from BJP's Bastion Lucknow
Lucknow Lok Sabha seat has remained a stronghold for the BJP for more than three decades, primarily due to the enduring popularity of its longest-serving MP, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, vying for his third consecutive term here, expresses confidence in the continuity of this trend. He campaigns on the basis of his contributions to the network of roads and flyovers in the rapidly expanding and urbanizing Uttar Pradesh capital, alongside emphasizing the 'development plank' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress leaders acting as Pakistan spokespersons, promoting vote jihad: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a BJP rally in North-East Delhi, highlighting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and accusing protesters of blocking roads and inciting riots. He criticized the INDI Alliance for allegedly promoting appeasement politics and corruption. Modi also targeted the AAP government in Delhi, accusing its leaders of corruption. He further criticized Congress, accusing it of acting as Pakistan's spokesperson and promoting "vote jihad." Modi assured that India will not be intimidated by Pakistan's atom bomb and emphasized his government's strong stance against Pakistan.
"Once convicted in fodder scam advocating complete Muslim reservation," PM Modi slams RJD chief Lalu Yadav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized RJD chief Lalu Yadav's advocacy for complete reservation for Muslims, accusing him of promoting "jungle raj" and undermining the rights of Dalits, backwards, and tribals. He asserted that the RJD and Congress prioritize their vote banks over Bihar's development. PM Modi also highlighted the corruption crackdown during his tenure, contrasting it with previous administrations.
Lalu's Muslim reservation remarks: INDIA bloc wants to scrap SC, ST quotas for vote bank, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav for his support of reservation benefits for Muslims, claiming that the INDI alliance is plotting to snatch all quotas of SC, ST, and OBCs and give them to their "vote bank" as part of a deeper conspiracy. Modi criticized Yadav for his support of extending reservation benefits to Muslims, stating that Congress is making him dance on their head.
Gujarat: BJP aims to hit 500K margin in all seats, but internal issues pose risk
The BJP is set to vote in 25 of Gujarat's 26 Lok Sabha constituencies on Tuesday, with the party having already won unopposed in Surat. The party had previously targeted a winning margin of half a million votes in all seats, having done so twice in 2014 and 2019. However, as the campaign settles for the third phase, concerns have arisen within the party. The campaign has focused largely on national narratives, Ram Mandir, and the Hindutva agenda, but local issues have created more resonance in the state than larger appeal.
PM lambasts INDIA bloc for SP leader's 'vote jihad' remark
Modi criticizes INDIA bloc's 'vote jihad' promotion, mentions Maria Alam's endorsement. He condemns targeting SCs, STs, OBCs. Modi refers to abrogating Article 370, fulfilling Sardar Sahab's dream, and Pakistan's influence on Congress.
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