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Lok Sabha Elections 2019, April 7: As it Happened

The Lok Sabha polls are just a few days away and political parties are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the mandate swings in their favour. Be it the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Trinamool Congress or the Samajwadi Party, the campaigning is all heated up and interspersed with quirks, comments, remarks, and sexism. Stay tuned to this space as IndiaTVNews.com brings to you live and latest updates on the run up to the general election 2019.

PM Modi at West Bengal's Cooch Behar Image Source : APPM Modi at West Bengal's Cooch Behar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a slew of public meetings in West Bengal, Tripura, Imphal. In a kickstart to their political campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav came together with Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and RLD president Ajeet Singh in UP's Saharanpur. Catch the latest updates here. 

 

Live updates : LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 2019, APRIL 7: AS IT HAPPENED

  • 7:54 PM (IST)

  • 7:53 PM (IST)

    Pravash Kar Mohapatra to be Congress' candidate from Morada constituency in the upcoming elections to Odisha Legislative Assembly.

  • 7:10 PM (IST)

    Will PM Modi have courage to fight from Kerala or Tamil Nadu, asks Shashi Tharoor

    Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad shows he has the confidence to win from both north and south India, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have the courage to fight from a seat in Kerala or Tamil Nadu.
  • 6:20 PM (IST)

    WATCH: Union Minister Arun Jaitley launches BJP's campaign theme song

  • 5:46 PM (IST)

    Congress' hypocrisy document seems to blow the trumpet of Pakistan more than that of India: PM Modi at Imphal rally

  • 5:44 PM (IST)

    PM Modi addresses rally in Imphal

    Congress is helping spread propaganda of Pakistan across the world: PM Modi at rally in Imphal

  • 5:34 PM (IST)

    Arun Jaitley on Robert Vadra campaigning for Congress

    After Robert Vadra's decision to campaign for Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said: "I don't know if this will be an asset for the campaign of Congress party or for the campaign of BJP."

     

  • 5:31 PM (IST)

    'Phir ek baar Modi sarkar', BJP releases party's tag line and theme song

  • 4:59 PM (IST)

  • 4:06 PM (IST)

    Robert Vadra to campaign for Congress in Uttar Pradesh

    In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Robert Vadra has said that he would campaign for Congress in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He will also be present with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during their nomination. 

  • 3:30 PM (IST)

    I am a loyalist who doesn't do things in 'josh' but 'hosh', says Shatrughan Sinha

    Shatrughan Sinha has said he is hopeful of a long-term association with the Congress as he is a "loyalist" who doesn't do things in "josh" (impulsively) but "hosh" (consciously). Sinha also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for decisions such as demonetisation, implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and asked him to come clean on the Rafale deal issue.

  • 3:25 PM (IST)

    Watch PM Modi's election rally in Udaipur, Tripura

  • 3:17 PM (IST)

    The middle-class has always suffered under the Congress government, the party has said that more taxes should be levied on the middle-class: PM Modi in Tripura

  • 3:16 PM (IST)

    The TMC has been trying its best to make inroads into the Tripura, but people haven't allowed that; they tolerated the atrocities of the Left front, waiting patiently for the BJP to rise: PM Modi in Tripura

  • 3:16 PM (IST)

    PM Modi in Tripura: The Congress and the Left are working to oust Modi, even if that means they have to support the interests of Pakistan

  • 3:15 PM (IST)

    PM Modi addresses election rally in Tripura

    The way people in Tripura ousted the Left Front government, it has set a precedent for the entire country, especially Bengal.

  • 2:41 PM (IST)

    RLD chief Ajit Singh at UP rally

    "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was referring to his own 'achchhe din' when he promised 'achchhe din' to people"

  • 2:29 PM (IST)

    RLD chief Ajit Singh in UP rally

    "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was referring to his own 'achchhe din' when he promised 'achchhe din' to people"

  • 2:29 PM (IST)

    Akhilesh Yadav at UP rally

    "There is not much difference in Congress and BJP, if you will look at their policies. They are both same. This grand alliance is meant to bring change in the country, but Congress party doesn’t want that, it wants to form govt in UP"

  • 1:56 PM (IST)

    Mayawati at UP rally

    "BJP misusing Pulwama issue, GST & note ban caused huge job loss; don't allow these people to come back"

  • 1:52 PM (IST)

    Mayawati at election rally in UP

    "Drama of 'chowkidari' will not save BJP"

  • 1:40 PM (IST)

    Mayawati says at SP-BSP-RLD rally

    "We will win if there is no rigging"

  • 1:36 PM (IST)

    Mamata Banerjee at Bengal rally

    "Why is the Centre intervening in state matters, why was Andhra Pradesh chief secretary removed?"

  • 1:23 PM (IST)

    Akhilesh Yadav campaigns with Mayawati

    Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav comes together with Bahujan Samaj Party Mayawati for the first time for election campaigning since the formation of SP-BSP alliance

  • 1:12 PM (IST)

    SS Ahluwalia to contest general elections from Burdwan

    Union Minister SS Ahluwalia to contest Lok Sabha Elections 2019 from Burdwan - Durgapur Parliamentary constituency (West Bengal)

     

  • 12:43 PM (IST)

    Congress releases its election manifesto for Odisha

    The Congress party in Bhubaneswar has released its election manifesto for Odisha

  • 12:19 PM (IST)

    BJP releases party's manifesto

    The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the party's election manifesto for Odisha, in Bhubaneswar

     

  • 11:52 AM (IST)

    Urmila Matondkar, Hardik Patel to address Mumbai youth today

    Bollywood actress and Congress candidate from Mumbai North Urmila Matondkar and Gujarat Patidar leader Hardik Patel will address a 'Mega Youth Meet' in Andheri on Sunday. They will also interact with the youngsters, especially first-time voters, and campaign for Mumbai North-West Congress nominee Sanjay Nirupam, who has convened the meet

  • 11:36 AM (IST)

    PM Modi addressing public meeting in Cooch Behar

    "We brought a strict law against human trafficking. If we come to power, we'd ensure its implementation in Bengal"

  • 11:35 AM (IST)

    PM Modi at election rally in Cooch Behar

    "This region is full of potentials, especially tourism. The centre has spent a lot of money on infrastructure like the Railways"

  • 11:35 AM (IST)

    Modi in Cooch Behar

    "People are aware of who has pocketed money from the widespread scams in West Benga

  • 11:28 AM (IST)

    PM Modi in Cooch Behar

    "Soon, phone calls will become free in India and Internet charges will be the least in the world"

  • 11:26 AM (IST)

    PM's attack on Mamata Banerjee during rally in Cooch Behar

    "Has Didi informed you why recommendations of 7th pay commission were not implemented? Has Didi told you why despite clearing exams no appointments are being done in Bengal?"

     

  • 11:25 AM (IST)

    PM Modi in Cooch Behar

    "Didi has put a break on free treatment for the poor under Ayushman Yojana and on financial assistance to farmers"

  • 11:19 AM (IST)

    PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee

    "For vote bank politics, Didi now stands with the people who want to break India. She is supporting people who want two PMs in India."

     

  • 11:18 AM (IST)

    PM Modi at public meeting in Cooch Behar

    "Before 2014, terrorist used to strike every now and then. Then govt was aware of where these terrorists came from. However, they failed to take any strict action despite requests from the armed forces."

  • 11:10 AM (IST)

    Modi at rally in Cooch Behar

    "The centre approved projects worth crores for Cooch Behar. It appeared impossible but it's possible now"

  • 11:07 AM (IST)

    Modi launches attack on Mamata Banerjee in Cooch Behar

    "The chants of Modi, Modi give sleepless nights to 'speed breaker'. Didi is the speed breaker of West Bengal"

  • 11:05 AM (IST)

    Rajnath Singh to campaign in Tamil Nadu today

    Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to campaign in Perambalur and Madurai Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu today

     

  • 11:00 AM (IST)

    Congress releases list of 9 candidates for Odisha

    The Congress party has released a list of 9 candidates for elections to the state legislative assembly of Odisha

  • 10:55 AM (IST)

    PM Modi addresses public meeting at Cooch Behar, West Bengal

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing a public meeting at Cooch Behar in West Bengal

  • 9:29 AM (IST)

    Villagers in Saharanpur to boycott Lok Sabha polls

    People of the Manoharpur village in Saharanpur have decided to boycott the ensuing Lok Sabha polls alleging that no developmental work has been done in the village since independence

  • 7:31 AM (IST)

    Adityanath to address public meetings in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh today

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address public meetings in various districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh today. Adityanath will begin his tour by addressing the public at Government Junior College in Telangana's Peddapalli town

  • 7:29 AM (IST)

    Gadkari to hold roadshow today

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is slated to hold a roadshow in Nagpur today from 10 AM to 12 PM

  • 7:18 AM (IST)

    Congress lodges complaint against Tripura CM

    The Tripura unit of the Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission and has sought the immediate arrest of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for allegedly spreading communal hatred in the state

     

  • 7:13 AM (IST)

    Akhilesh Yadav to campaign with Mayawati today

    In a kickstart to their election campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will for the first time come together with Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and RLD president Ajeet Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur

     

     

  • 6:44 AM (IST)

    Scindia to conduct roadshow in Meerut today

    Congress candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia will hold a roadshow in UP's Meerut today. Scindia is also slated to address a public meet at 5 PM in the city

  • 6:24 AM (IST)

    Modi to address 5 rallies in 4 states today

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address 5 rallies today. Modi will address rallies in West Bengal's Cooch Behar and North East, followed by public meetings in Tripura and Manipur