The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections officially begun on 11 April. Polling for the first phase took place in 91 parliamentary constituencies spread across 20 states. The final results will be announced on 23 May. Catch all the updates on the Lok Sabha 2019 elections here.
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Congress Files Complaints over Derogatory Remarks by BJP's Himachal Pradesh Chief
The Congress on Monday, 15 April, filed a complaint with the Election Commission against BJP's Himachal Pradesh chief Satpal Singh Satti for allegedly making a derogatory comment against Rahul Gandhi.
The party has also lodged a police complaint against the BJP leader, urging Shimla Police to register a case against him.
Earlier the Congress's state unit spokesperson Naresh Chauhan had sought Satti's apology, but he refused saying he merely read out the contents of a message which was already viral on social media.
(Source: PTI)
Shekhawat Caught on Camera Purportedly Threatening Government Officials
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was caught on camera purportedly threatening government officials, saying they would not be spared once the party in power in Rajasthan changes.
The BJP candidate from Jodhpur Lok Sabha seat was angered apparently by the videography of vehicles during his election meeting in Pokaran on Sunday.
The videography was carried following a notice from the sub-divisional magistrate stating that the expenditure on vehicles used by Shekhawat in the meeting would be added to his total campaign cost.
"This is not the last election. I have details of all officials. The government would change after five years. I would hang all of them upside down then," Shekhawat purportedly said on Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Polls in TN's Vellore May Be Cancelled: Report
The Election Commission might cancel the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore after a police case was filed against the DMK candidate Kathir Anand following a cash seizure that was made a few days back, NDTV cited sources as saying.
EC Bars Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi from Campaigning
The Election Commission has barred Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan from election campaigning for 72 hours starting from 10 am tomorrow for violating the Model Code of Conduct during his election campaign held in Rampur.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has also been barred from campaigning for 48 hours.