Apr 30, 2019 02:31 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: Rahul Gandhi was born, raised here, says Priyanka on citizenship row
Live updates of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. Phase 5 of polling will happen on May 6.
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Priyanka Gandhi also attacked BJP’s Amethi candidate and Union Minister Smriti Irani. “Smriti Irani comes to Amethi and distributes shoes. They don't know you all want Rahul Gandhi to be your leader. Distributing shoes was insulting to the people of Amethi.”
Priyanka Gandhi has reacted to the citizenship row involving Rahul Gandhi.
Priyanka said: “Whole India knows Rahul Gandhi is an Indian. He was born here, grew up here. What bakwas is this?”
Priyanka Gandhi campaigns in Amethi, attacks BJP
Speaking in Rahul Gandhi’s constituency Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has hit out at the BJP. Priyanka Gandhi has alleged that the BJP blocked projects in the region and that the saffron party failed to deliver in the constituency despite having governments in the state and at the Centre.
Update: TMC has written a letter to EC alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct by PM Narendra Modi, "encouraging horse trading, by hinting that the members of the AITC will cross over to the BJP, and using this lie to influence the voters and using this lie to persuade the voters."
The letter written yesterday, further reads: "You are thus requested to ask PM Narendra Modi for evidence in support of his statement, failing which his nomination should be cancelled for violation of the Model Code of Conduct by making such provocative and undemocratic statements."
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik: I am in Delhi to meet the Election Commission of India regarding the by elections of Patkura Assembly seat, that it should be postponed in case the cyclone hits Odisha.
EC meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora begins on complaints of violation of Model Code of Conduct by PM Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
PM Modi has concluded his address in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He is scheduled to hold another rally in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh later today.
PM Modi in Bihar: The history of 'Mahamilavati' people is such that they cannot say anything on terrorism. When they hear Pakistan's name, their feet tremble. This is why they are allergic to actions like airstrikes and surgical strikes. They are worried. Because, in last five years, we have developed the political culture of 'Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas'. 10 percent reservation for economically weaker sections of the society is a huge effort towards developing social harmony, because it has been given without any injustice against other section of the society.
PM Modi: Those who are in jail, under trial, on bail or have applied for the bail — they do not want to see a strong government at the Centre. Whatever effort they may make, the campaign that we have started against black money and corruption will not slow down.
PM Modi: Opposition leaders in Bihar want to prove their selfish interest by dividing Bihar on the basis of caste and religion to hide their cases of corruption.
PM Modi: Most of the 'Mahamalavati' parties are not fighting on enough number of seats that will let them become the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The leaders, who cannot become the Leader of Opposition, are dreaming of becoming the prime minister.
PM Modi in Muzaffarpur, Bihar: Oppositions in Bihar is not fighting this election to form a government at the Centre, they are trying to increase members in Parliament. I request people of Bihar to not contribute to this.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar shortly.
Ministry of Home Affairs' notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi. (Image courtesy: ANI)
NEWS FLASH: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi over his citizenship after receiving a complaint from Subramanian Swamy, News18 has reported. Swamy has alleged that Gandhi is a British citizen.
MHA has sought Gandhi's reply within 15 days.
Rahul Gandhi will be addressing three rallies in Madhya Pradesh today:
12.00 pm: Jatara in Tikamgarh
1.45 pm: Patharia in Damoh
4.15 pm: Amanganj in Khajuraho
PM Modi will be addressing rallies in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh today:
11.00 am: Muzaffarpur, Bihar
2.40 pm: Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
4.25 pm: Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Good morning! The fourth phase of voting was held yesterday in 72 Lok Sabha constituencies across nine state. Now, the focus is on the seats heading for polls in the fifth phase on May 6.
Update:
EC has said that it will take the decision on the various complaints received against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Amit Shah, and Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi for violating the Model Code of Conduct tomorrow.
This comes in response to the Congress approaching the Supreme Court over the EC sitting on numerous complaints against the Prime Minister. In her petition, Congress leader Sushmita Dev alleged that both indulged in hate speeches and used armed forces for “political propaganda".