With several state elections scheduled shortly and the looming Lok Sabha elections, the CEC meeting is expected to focus on fine-tuning the party's electoral preparations, analyzing current political scenarios, and devising effective campaign strategies.

As the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 intensifies, political parties are hitting the ground aiming to reach out to the people. The Election Commission said that it will announce the dates for the Lok Sabha polls at 3 pm on Saturday.

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will see a face-off between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the recently established I.N.D.I.A bloc. The BJP is also likely to announce its decision on the possible formation of an alliance with the BJD today.

The six-time Lok Sabha member from Karnataka said the NDA winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls will eventually help in mustering a similar majority in the Upper House and also bagging two-third of states.

A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.

Speculation is rife that Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra possibly entering the fray from Rae Bareli. These constituencies hold significance as traditional strongholds for the Gandhi family.

Congress has named a total of 39 candidates in its first list for Lok Sabha elections. Out of 39, 15 are from general category and 24 from SC, ST, OBC and minorities. Lok Sabha polls schedule is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India.

The Congress party will sound a poll bugle for the Lok Sabha elections on the conclusion of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on March 17, Nana Patole said.

In its first list, the Congress may name candidates on at least 60 seats. Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May. The polling schedule has not been announced yet.

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Congress has promised Rs 1 lakh apprenticeship scheme for graduates, diploma holders below the age of 25 in order to address the unemployment issue, if they are voted to power.

Smriti Irani who won the 2019 Lok Sabha polls defeating leader Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly challenged the Congress leader to contest from Amethi without allying with Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.

Rahul Gandhi further announced an apprenticeship for graduates and diploma students in government.

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Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took the "pickpocket" dig at Modi during his poll speech, alleging that the prime minister diverts people's attention while industrialist Gautam Adani picks their pockets. This is how pickpockets operate, he had alleged.

Lok Sabha elections: Amethi could witness another intriguing contest if Rahul Gandhi contests against Union Minister and BJP MP Smriti Irani once again. In the 2019 general elections, Irani defeated Rahul in his stronghold by 55,120 votes.

The yatra is scheduled to enter the BJP-ruled state at Jhalod in Dahod district on March 7 and will cover a distance of 467 km before entering neighbouring Maharashtra on March 10.

The thrust of the manifesto is likely to be on the 5-nyay (five pillars of justice) promised by the Congress during party leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The party is also likely to focus on giving legal guarantees to Minimum Support Price for farmers.

Lok Sabha elections are due to be held in April-May this year. The election commission is yet to announce the polling schedule. Both National Conference and Congress are members of the I.N.D.I.A bloc.

The high stakes Lok Sabha elections 2024 are due in few weeks, but the polling scheduled is yet to be announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Ahead of the polls, India TV-CNX conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood of the voters.