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Electioneering has peaked up for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls with star campaigners of political parties crisscrossing states to garner votes. Seventy-one constituencies, spread over nine states, will go to polls in this phase on Monday, April 29.

Senior BJP Leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that the prestige and strength of India has been enhanced in the world during the last five years of BJP-led NDA Government.

Addressing an election rally at Ilambazar in Birbhum district of West Bengal this afternoon, Mr. Modi said during the period, India signed several agreements with foreign countries to notify against those who hoard black money in these countries.

Refuting charges levelled by the Opposition on his frequent foreign trips, he said the world leadership is now paying respect to India and supporting its causes.

Earlier Prime Minister addressed a rally at Lohardaga in Jharkhand. He said, his government has never discriminated on the basis of religion or caste, and tried to secure justice for every Indian in distress.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed rallies at Lakhimpur Kheri, Kanpur and Unnao. He said Congress is the only party that can alleviate sufferings of farmers and unemployed youth. Mr. Gandhi also elaborated on the benefits of Nyay scheme.

Party leader and in-charge of UP East Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held public meetings at Khaga and Gazipur of Fatehpur constituency.

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said his government developed Gomti riverfront at Lucknow, which beautified the town.

Addressing a public meeting at Kanpur, Mr Yadav said he wants to develop Ganga River front at Kanpur in the event of Grand Alliance coming to power at the Centre.

Bahujan Samaj party Chief Mayawati addressed a poll meeting at Ramayipur of Kanpur Nagar district. She said Congress was shunted out of power due to its faulty policies. Attacking BJP, she said demonetisation and GST have harmed people a lot.