Lok Sabha Elections 2019 General Elections Latest Updates Thursday, 4 April 2019: As the nation heads into Lok Sabha elections, the political blame game and name calling have piqued. We bring you the latest updates on who said what during the general election campaign.

A group of mediapersons had to bear the brunt of the chaos that broke out during Congress president Rahul Gandhi's roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad. They were, however, helped by Rahul and Priyanka Gadhi to the ambulance.

It may be recalled that Ram Bhuwal Nishad, Samajwadi Party's candidate from Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat recently alleged “Nishad Party chief, Sanjay Nishad took Rs 50 crore from BJP to become a part of the party.”

In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had defeated Smriti Irani by a margin of over 1.07 lakh votes, retaining the Amethi seat.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Congress chief had defeated Irani by a margin of over 1.07 lakh votes, retaining the Amethi seat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed the Congress party, terming its manifesto as a "hypocrisy document" which was "full of lies".

The Congress on Monday moved the Commission seeking strictures against PM Modi and the BJP for using channel "Namo TV" as "a political tool" when the Model Code of Conduct was in force.

The altercation between senior National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and newly inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gautam Gambhir on Twitter took a whole new turn when, on Tuesday, the former asked the latter to not comment on the Kashmir issue.

She tweeted in Hindi saying: "This is clear that statehood for Delhi is not an issues for the Congress. On the other hand, the AAP making it the main issue. How will the alliance take place?" she asked.

Modi's Kolkata rally will be the first covered rally in the history of Brigade Parade Ground, that has hosted several rallies over the decades. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's mega anti-BJP rally on January 19, that brought leaders of 23 opposition parties on one stage, was also held.  

Union minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday ridiculed the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls due in April/May, alleging it was "dangerous and un-implementable, and an agenda for balkanisation of India".

At an election rally in Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Monday, Abdullah said the NC would not allow any attacks on Jammu and Kashmir's special status and would strive to get back what was "infringed upon", including the coveted posts of "Sadar-e-Riyasat" and prime minister of the state.

Congress Manifesto 2019: The 55-page document titled 'Hum Nibhayenge' (We will deliver) focused on addressing the issues of joblessness, farm distress, safety of women and boosting the rural economy, with stress on building a narrative on "real issues" faced by people. Here are the top poll promises made by Congress in the manifesto:

The Congress party on Tuesday proposed a separate kisan budget in its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls with its president Rahul Gandhi describing it as the "voice of people".

10 lakh youths to get jobs in Gram Panchayat, says Congress' manifesto.

With Lok Sabha elections in sight, India TV along with CNX has conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood of voters in the country.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his continual references to Pakistan in election rallies.

It was on Tuesday that the Nishad Party had joined the alliance and it was believed that sitting MP Pravin Nishad would once again be fielded from the seat.

Your abuse ornament for me: Modi to Congress on 'chowkidar of toilets' remark

Speaking to PTI, the Congress chief clarified that his current Lok Sabha seat Amethi will continue to be his karmabhoomi. On the question of fielding Priyanka Gandhi as a candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, he said that it will be her own decision.