Lok Sabha Polls, April 26: As it happened

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PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Friday. He was 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 filed his nomination papers at 11.30 am.

On Friday, the PM also addressed booth heads and party workers at 9.30 am.

In the evening, PM Modi flew to Mumbai and addressed a public rally. During his speech, he lauded the "Spirit of Mumbai" by saying that Mumbaikars have always chosen to keep moving in the face of great difficulties including terror attacks. He lashed out at Congress for what he called their "anti-middle class" mindset and policies.

On Thursday, a day before filing his nomination, PM Narendra Modi held a "major roadshow" in Varanasi. After the roadshow, the Prime Minister participated in the Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

"After this program, around 11 am, the PM will go and worship the city god Kal Bhairav. At 11.30 am, PM will file his nomination for Varanasi Lok Sabha seat," said a BJP release. Stay tuned here for more updates.

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Apr 26, 2019 9:26 PM (IST)

PM Modi concludes speech in Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi has concluded speech in Mumbai rally.
Apr 26, 2019 9:21 PM (IST)

PM Modi lauds the "Spirit of Mumbai"

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.
Apr 26, 2019 9:16 PM (IST)

"Most terror attacks in Mumbai took place during Congress regime. What did they do?"

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.
Apr 26, 2019 9:12 PM (IST)

BJP policies made education, medicines more accessible to the poor: PM Modi in Mumbai

PM Narendra Modi said policies implemented b BJP benefitted poorer sections of the society in a better way.
Apr 26, 2019 9:04 PM (IST)

Middle-class has the power to run the nation, but Congress thinks middle-class is greedy: PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai

Prime Minister accused Congress of being anti-middle class. He alleged that Congress wants to levy more taxes on the middle-class.
Apr 26, 2019 9:01 PM (IST)

Number of beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Scheme is greater than combined population of USA, Canada and Mexico: PM Modi at Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi spoke about Ayushman Bharat Scheme during his rally in Mumbai.
Apr 26, 2019 8:55 PM (IST)

I respect Mumbai's dabbawallah, taxi drivers and fisherfolk: PM Modi at Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi lauded contribution of fisherfolk, dabbawallahs and taxi drivers of Mumbai in keeping the megacity running.
Apr 26, 2019 8:51 PM (IST)

Congress will be able to win 50 seats at the most: PM Modi at Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi predicted that Congress will be able to win only 50 seats in ongoing elections.
Apr 26, 2019 8:46 PM (IST)

Opposition is in a fix, can't understand why youngsters support BJP: PM Modi at Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi took a dig at Opposition parties saying that young India is supporting BJP.
Apr 26, 2019 8:41 PM (IST)

PM Narendra Modi begins speech in Mumbai rally

PM Narendra Modi has begun his speech in Mumbai rally.
Apr 26, 2019 8:29 PM (IST)

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer withdraws directive on nodal officers for elections

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.
Apr 26, 2019 7:39 PM (IST)

Election Commission issues notice to BJP District President in West Bengal

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.
Apr 26, 2019 6:07 PM (IST)

PM Modi accuses Congress of trolling him over 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

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)
Apr 26, 2019 5:31 PM (IST)

PM Modi declares his assets, educational qualifications in his poll affidavit

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.

Click here to know more about PM Modi's assets
Apr 26, 2019 4:59 PM (IST)

Sunny Deol is a filmy fauji while I am the real one: Captain Amarinder Singh

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.
Apr 26, 2019 4:16 PM (IST)

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

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.
Apr 26, 2019 4:08 PM (IST)

PM Modi comes to West Bengal only when he needs votes: Mamata Banerjee

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.
Apr 26, 2019 3:49 PM (IST)

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad files nomination papers

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.
Apr 26, 2019 2:43 PM (IST)

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
Apr 26, 2019 2:16 PM (IST)

PM Modi addresses public meeting at Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
Apr 26, 2019 2:02 PM (IST)

Singer Daler Mehndi joins Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of BJP North West Delhi candidate Hans Raj Hans and Union Minister Vijay Goel.
Apr 26, 2019 1:37 PM (IST)

WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to media after filing nomination from Varanasi.
Apr 26, 2019 12:59 PM (IST)

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
Apr 26, 2019 12:29 PM (IST)

Lok Sabha Election 2019 Live: PM Modi files nomination papers from Varanasi

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.
Apr 26, 2019 11:02 AM (IST)

PM Modi to file nomination papers shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to collectorate to file nomination papers.
Apr 26, 2019 10:15 AM (IST)

I convert garbage into compost and blossom lotus out of it: PM Modi

I convert garbage into compost and blossom lotus out of it. You all are Narendra Modi. We have to take India forward: PM Modi
Apr 26, 2019 10:10 AM (IST)

Pro-incumbency wave seen in country for the first time since independence: PM Modi in Varanasi
Apr 26, 2019 10:06 AM (IST)

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is an environment of festival: PM Modi
Apr 26, 2019 10:04 AM (IST)

Women will be the new power in the 21st century: PM Modi in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Apr 26, 2019 10:01 AM (IST)

People of India are fighting this election: PM Modi

People of India are fighting this election. We have to break the record this time. We honestly fulfilled our duties: PM Modi
Apr 26, 2019 9:56 AM (IST)

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
Apr 26, 2019 9:56 AM (IST)

Home Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh: NDA will get 3/4th majority in the country.
Apr 26, 2019 9:55 AM (IST)

PM interacts with party workers
Apr 26, 2019 9:42 AM (IST)

Prime Minister addresses booth heads and party workers in Varanasi

Before filing nomination, PM Narendra Modi is addressing the booth heads and party workers.
Apr 26, 2019 9:40 AM (IST)

Ahead PM Modi's nomination, top NDA leaders attend meeting in Varanasi

Top NDA leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, leaders of AIADMK, Apna Dal and North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) attend a meeting in Varanasi.
Apr 26, 2019 9:22 AM (IST)

Varanasi: NDA leaders meet underway

NDA leaders meet underway in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Apr 26, 2019 9:14 AM (IST)

BJP president Amit Shah at NDA leaders meet in Varanasi

BJP President Amit Shah at NDA leaders meet in Varanasi. Later today, PM Narendra Modi will file his nomination from Varanasi Parliamentary seat.
Apr 26, 2019 8:12 AM (IST)

Varanasi: PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple

Before filing his nomination papers, PM Narendra Modi to offer prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.
Apr 26, 2019 8:04 AM (IST)

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

Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.
Apr 26, 2019 7:41 AM (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Assi Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Apr 26, 2019 7:35 AM (IST)

PM Narendra Modi to file nomination for Varanasi today

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.