Lok Sabha Polls, April 26: As it happened

PM Narendra Modi has concluded speech in Mumbai rally.

During his speech at a rally in Mumbai, PM Narendra Modi lauded the spirit of Mumbai. He recalled that Mumbaikars have always chosen to come out to work on the very next of any calamity, including terror attacks.

PM Modi accused Congress governments of going soft on terror. He alleged that each time a terror attack took place in Mumbai, governments headed by Congress only resorted to lip-service and cosmetic measures.

PM Narendra Modi said policies implemented b BJP benefitted poorer sections of the society in a better way.

Prime Minister accused Congress of being anti-middle class. He alleged that Congress wants to levy more taxes on the middle-class.

PM Narendra Modi spoke about Ayushman Bharat Scheme during his rally in Mumbai.

PM Narendra Modi lauded contribution of fisherfolk, dabbawallahs and taxi drivers of Mumbai in keeping the megacity running.

PM Narendra Modi predicted that Congress will be able to win only 50 seats in ongoing elections.

PM Narendra Modi took a dig at Opposition parties saying that young India is supporting BJP.

PM Narendra Modi has begun his speech in Mumbai rally.

Chief Electoral Officer for Jammu and Kashmir has withdrawn his earlier directive of appointment of nodal officers to carry out assembly elections in the state.  

Election Commission of India issued notice to Nadia District BJP chief Mahadev Sarkar for violation of Model Code of Conduct by making statements attacking personal life of Mahua Moitra of Trinamool Congress.

PM Narendra Modi accused Congress of trolling him over 'Swachh Bharat Mission'. 

"Whenever I used to pick the broom, they used to spend the entire day trolling me on social media," PM Modi said during a rally in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers for Varanasi parliamentary constituency on Friday. He furnished affidavit containing information about his assets and other details.

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Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh sought to downplay actor-turned-politician Sunny Deol's presence in Lok Sabha Elections. Amarinder Singh called Sunny Deol a "filmy fauji". He said that Deol's candidature from Gurdaspur in Punjab is not a threat to Congress candidate in the constituency.

Delhi court has asked police to file a report on plea for FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi in 2016.

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has alleged that PM Narendra Modi comes to West Bengal only when he needs votes.

PM Narendra Modi has held public rallies in West Bengal in recent weeks.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad filed nomination papers from Patna Sahib constituency.

Shatrughan Sinha is the sitting MP of Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar. He was unhappy as the BJP chose to award party ticket to Ravi Shankar Prasad this time.

Sinha is now a member of the Congress party.

Congress had promised to reduce electricity bills & found a solution to do so by reducing electricity supply in your homes. Congress govt here is running on the formula of supplying lesser electricity than previous Shivraj govt. Is this not betrayal?: PM Modi in Sidhi, MP

PM Modi addresses public meeting at Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh

Singer Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of BJP North West Delhi candidate Hans Raj Hans and Union Minister Vijay Goel.

WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to media after filing nomination from Varanasi.

I deeply express gratitude towards people of Kashi. They have again blessed me after 5 years. Such a grand roadshow yesterday was possible only in Kashi: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has file his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. Top NDA leaders including Sushma Swaraj, Uddhav Thackeray, Nitish Kumar, Prakash Singh Badal, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Ram Vilas Paswan were present in a show of solidarity with the Prime Minister. Outside the hall, an euphoric crowd chanted Modi! Modi! PM Modi after filing his nominations walked outside to meet the officials and other people gathered to catch a glimpse of him. 

PM also waved the victory sign as his cavalcade started to move on the streets of Varanasi. Crowd have already lined the route Prime Minister is expected to take. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to collectorate to file nomination papers.

I convert garbage into compost and blossom lotus out of it. You all are Narendra Modi. We have to take India forward: PM Modi

Pro-incumbency wave seen in country for the first time since independence: PM Modi in Varanasi 

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is an environment of festival: PM Modi

Women will be the new power in the 21st century: PM Modi in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

People of India are fighting this election. We have to break the record this time. We honestly fulfilled our duties: PM Modi

The people of Varanasi are very lucky as they are choosing the prime minister of India, while people of other constituencies are choosing their MPs: EAM and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj

Home Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh: NDA will get 3/4th majority in the country.

Before filing nomination, PM Narendra Modi is addressing the booth heads and party workers. 

Top NDA leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, leaders of AIADMK, Apna Dal and North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) attend a meeting in Varanasi.  

NDA leaders meet underway in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. 

BJP President Amit Shah at NDA leaders meet in Varanasi. Later today, PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination from Varanasi Parliamentary seat.

Before filing his nomination papers, PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Assi Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Friday. He will be accompanied by bigwigs including JDU president Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Shiromani Akali Dal's Parkash Singh Badal and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan. PM Narendra Modi will file his nominations at 11.30 am.