Election 2019 LIVE: Kanhaiya Kumar Faces Protests by Begusarai Locals Over 'Azadi' Slogans

We can together take India to new heights. When Balakot strike happened, did it make you proud or not? People who sit in air-conditioning rooms in Delhi do not know the truth of the earth. Now I understood why Sharad Rao left the field: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the rally in Madha, "In order to make India advanced, the country should have a similar government at the Centre and state to deliver new heights in the 21st century. It was because of the saffron sea that Sharad Rao left the field. He is a big player and understands which side the wind blows."

MK Stalin said, "DMK won't be cowed down by IT raids. Our party will win no matter even if AIADMK pays crores." His comment comes after officials of the Income-Tax Department and a static surveillance team of the Election Commission on Tuesday evening carried out a search at the residence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi in Thoothukudi in southern Tamil Nadu. 

Congress President Rahul Gandhi attends coordination meeting of three parliamentary constituencies of Kannur, Kasaragod and Vadakara.

Congress President @RahulGandhi attends Coordination meeting of three parliamentary constituencies of Kannur, Kasaragod & Vadakara. #JanaNayakanRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/RVFnZVr22D

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 17, 2019

Addressing rally in Madha, PM Modi said on thunderstorm and rains: We will provide all possible help...I want to assure that the government is standing with you. Modi in his tweet said that “An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain & storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country has been approved from PM’s National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in Madha, Maharashtra.

PM Modi addresses public meeting at Madha, Maharashtra. Dial 9345014501 to listen LIVE. #IndiaBoleModiDobara https://t.co/B9YI08Ucsi

— BJP (@BJP4India) April 17, 2019

Rahul Gandhi Prayed for Martyrs of Pulwama Attack too: Venugopal | Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said, "Rahul Gandhi prayed and did rituals not just for his father and grandmother but also for martyrs of Pulwama attacks and other victims." This is will be Gandhi’s first rally in Wayanad since he filed his nomination from the constituency. Today, Gandhi will cover five districts in Kerala – Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Wandoor and Palakkad.

Angry locals surround Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai during his campaign and question him on his 'azaadi' slogans.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally at Madha in Maharashtra shortly.  He will be also addressing rallies in Himatnagar, Surendranagar and Anand today.

Visuals of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi offering prayers at Thirunelli temple in Wayanad.

Bharti also targeted Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying by choosing to contest elections from Amethi and Wayanad, he has accepted defeat.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accompanied by senior leaders of Congress in Kerala as he visits the Thirunelli temple in Wayanad before addressing rallies.

P Chidambaram tweeted, “It’s news that nothing was retrieved from Kanimozi's residence after the IT raid. How is that IT receiving tips only on opposition leaders!? The mark of Assembly elections is IT department's doctrinal partial activities.” Officials of the Income-Tax Department and a static surveillance team of the Election Commission on Tuesday evening carried out a search at the residence of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi in Thoothukudi in southern Tamil Nadu. The action came less than 48 hours before the second phase of elections on April 18, which will be held in 97 constituencies.

அது எப்படி, எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவர்களைப் பற்றி மட்டுமே 'துப்பு' கிடைக்கிறது?!

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 17, 2019

TMC MLA from Chakdaha, Ratna Ghosh Kar: If you want to win a war, there’s nothing fair or unfair, democratic or undemocratic way of winning. You've to win it by any means. I've seen in 2016 elections, how central forces beat up our boys, there was a bloodbath.

TMC MLA from Chakdaha, Ratna G Kar: This time, it's even more challenging, but there’s nothing to be scared. I’ll go to each&every booth & we won't care about central forces, if they're pro-active, I'll request Mahila Morcha members to pick up broomsticks & chase them away.(15.4) https://t.co/Mh8WwtHAve

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a rally in Akluj in Madha Lok Sabha constituency of Solapur district. PM Modi who will hold five rallies in Gujarat today and tomorrow will address rallies in Himatnagar, Surendranagar and Anand today. On April 18, he is scheduled to visit Amreli and Patna on April 21. 

Khan, while speaking to some journalists, had said there may be a better chance of peace talks with India if the Bharatiya Janata Party wins the general election, giving ammunition to opposition parties.

Cash Packed in 94 Envelops Found | The raid, which began on Tuesday night, continued till 5.30am on Wednesday and the flying squad recovered the unaccounted cash, which was packed in 94 envelops with the ward number, number of voters and the amount of Rs 300 per voter written on them. A postal ballot paper for Andipatti assembly by-election which was marked for an AMMK candidate was also found and was seized. The functionary present at the site said Rs 2 crore in cash was brought to the premises for distribution to voters on April 16. 

Crores of Cash Seized from Dinakaran's Party Worker | Meanwhile, the Election Commission seized Rs 1.48 crore in cash from a party worker of TTV Dinakaran’s AMMK in Tamil Nadu’s Andipatti in Theni district, just a day before the assembly segment goes to bypolls. 

In Kannur, Rahul Calls Modi Govt 'Anti-national' | In a veiled attack on PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi said that the most "anti-national" thing that can be done today is to deny 24 lakh jobs to the youth and deny farmers their due and give Rs 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani. " The country is questioning the PM on these issues and this is what this election is all about," he said.

PM Modi to Campaign in Gujarat, Maharashtra | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be campaigning across Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Maharashtra, PM Modi will speak at mega rallies in Akluj constituency. While in Gujarat, he will be canvassing for votes in Sabarkantha, Surendranagar and Anand seats.

Rahul to Rally in Wayanad | Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will take a campaign tour in his second constituency – Wayanad as his three-day Kerala programme ends today. This is will be Rahul Gandhi’s first rally in Wayanad since he filed his nomination from the constituency. Gandhi is also scheduled to visit the Thirunelli Temple where his father Rajiv Gandhi’s ashes were immersed. Today, Gandhi will cover five districts in Kerala – Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Wandoor and Palakkad.

How Shashi Tharoor's Accident Took Place | On Monday, Shashi Tharoor was taking part in the Tulabharam ceremony at the Gandhari Amman Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. During this ritual, the balance scale that Tharoor was perched on broke and the hook support gave way. He sustained injuries on his head and leg. He had six stitches on his head and was kept under 24 hours observation at the Medical College.

Shashi Tharoor Demands Probe into Accident | Wondering how the Tulabharam scale broke, Tharoor said there should be an inquiry into the accident. Tulabharam is a Hindu ritual, where a person is weighed against gold or rice grain or fruits, and the equivalent weight of that object is offered as a donation.

Shashi Tharoor Discharged from Hospital | Kerala sitting Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram constituency, Shashi Tharoor was discharged from the Trivandrum Medical College on Tuesday. He was admitted on Monday after he was injured during a Tulabharam ceremony.