Overview of Phase 2 Voting
As the Lok Sabha elections progress, the focus shifts to the second phase of voting scheduled for Friday, April 26. This phase encompasses 89 Lok Sabha constituencies spanning across 13 states, including Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir. Additionally, assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are slated for May 13.
Latest Election Highlights
Amit Shah Joins BJP Campaign in Kerala Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah is set to join the BJP-led NDA’s Lok Sabha election campaign in Kerala. His visit coincides with the final day of public campaigning before Kerala heads to the polls on April 26. P Chidambaram Challenges PM Modi Congress leader P Chidambaram issued a challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding interpretations of the party’s manifesto. Chidambaram urged PM Modi to identify any paragraph in the manifesto that could be construed as appeasement towards a specific group.
Development Strategies
Development Initiatives in Meerut Arun Govil, the BJP candidate for Meerut, outlined his plans to undertake significant developmental initiatives for the city. Addressing traffic issues to enhance connectivity stands as a top priority for Govil as campaigning concludes in Meerut ahead of Phase 2 voting. BJP’s Candidate Change in Ladakh The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named Tashi Gyalson as its candidate from the Ladakh constituency, replacing current MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. Tashi Gyalson, a former party general secretary, brings a wealth of experience to the candidacy, having served as chairman and chief executive councillor of the 6th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, in 2020. Nomination Submissions in Andhra Pradesh In the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, key figures including Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan and former Union ministers MM Pallam Raju and JD Seelam submitted their nominations. Pawan Kalyan filed his nomination for the Pithapuram assembly seat, reaffirming his commitment to political engagement within the state.
| Phase | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | April 19 | Completed |
| Phase 2 | April 26 | Ongoing |
| Phase 3 | May 7 | Upcoming |
| Phase 4 | May 13 | Upcoming |
| Phase 5 | May 20 | Upcoming |
| Phase 6 | May 25 | Upcoming |
| Phase 7 | June 1 | Upcoming |
This table provides a clear overview of the dates and status of each phase of the Lok Sabha The votes will be counted, and the results will be declared on June 4. With each phase, the electoral landscape evolves, bringing new developments, challenges, and opportunities for political parties and candidates alike. Stay tuned for further updates as the Lok Sabha elections unfold across the nation.
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