Lok Sabha polls 2024 LIVE updates: PM Modi to address two rallies in Jharkhand

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed his confidence in the MahaYuti alliance winning all six seats in the Mumbai region. The Maharashtra CM was speaking on Shiv Sena candidate Yamini Jadhav’s nomination and said that people came out in large numbers to support her.

Speaking to reporters, Eknath Shinde said, “South Mumbai MLA Yamini Jadhav filed her nomination. People in thousands were present to support her. This is Mahayuti’s strong fort…”

He added, “Work done by the central government in the last 10 years and our government in two years speaks for itself. All six seats of Mumbai will be won by Mahayuti candidates.”

Yesterday, after filing her nomination, Yamini Jadhav talked about solving the issues faced by the public. Speaking to reporters, she said, “As a public representative, I will try my best to solve the issues that the public is facing.”

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To ensure free, fair and transparent elections, all 98 polling booths in Daman will be videograped, and livestreaming will be broadcast to the Election Commission of India and Collector office in the district, Daman’s Deputy Collector Priyanshu Singh said on Friday.

Daman’s Deputy Collector Priyanshu Singh, and Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) shared details about the election preparation going on in the Union Territory.

”This time, just to ensure free, fair, transparent and safe elections, we have taken several steps. All the 98 polling stations in Daman District will have livestreaming facilities, and the livestream will be broadcasted in the Election Commission of India, in the collector office and to all the other relevant stakeholders,” Mr. Singh said.

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Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his “little joke” on Indian politics does not pass for “advocacy or expertise” after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s love for the game went viral.

Within hours of asking Mr. Gandhi to “first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top”, the 61-year-old said it was just a joke and should be seen as one.

“I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an ‘all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes,’ as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game!” the former world champion, who retired in 2005, wrote in response to a post by actor Ranvir Shorey.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to the state from Saturday, during which he will meet intellectuals and journalists.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J.P. Nadda are scheduled to visit Odisha over the next few days to campaign for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

PM Modi is scheduled to address two political rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies on May 6.

– PTI