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Accompanied by former Chief Ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and Basavaraj Bommai, as well as his father Yediyurappa, Raghavendra participated in a roadshow and public function to mark the occasion. He projected optimism about securing a larger margin of victory compared to the previous election, attributing it to the accomplishments and developmental work undertaken.

Accompanied by a multitude of party officials and fervent supporters, Mehbooba made her way to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Syed Fakhruddin, who serves as the returning officer for the constituency, to formalize her candidacy.

According to figures released by the US Treasury Department and reported by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post, China reduced its holdings of US Treasury bills by USD 22.7 billion in February, bringing its total holdings to USD 775 billion by the end of that month. Despite this reduction, China maintains the world's highest foreign exchange reserves, totaling USD 3.2457 trillion as reported by the state-run Xinhua news agency.

Accompanied by his wife and son, Sharma proudly displayed his inked finger after casting his ballot and even seized the moment for a quick selfie at the designated spot.

Joined by Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat, and other high-ranking military officials, General Chauhan underscored the evolving role of space in future warfare scenarios. He portrayed space as an infinite frontier, acknowledging humanity's ongoing quest to explore its mysteries and expressing India's commitment to participating in this journey.

Aparna Thakur has stepped forth, asserting that Ravi Kishan is not acknowledging their daughter from her subsequent marriage openly. During a media briefing, she sought justice for her daughter, alleging her as the progeny of her union with Kishan.

A notable pledge in the manifesto is the rejection of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a proposal advocated by the BJP in its electoral agenda.

Drawing a sharp dichotomy between the Congress and its adversaries, Gandhi asserted that while his party upholds the principles of democracy enshrined in the Constitution, the BJP and its ideological parent, the RSS, are undermining democratic institutions by consolidating power among a privileged few.

Scheduled to unfold across 102 Lok Sabha constituencies nationwide, the first phase of polling has heightened the political fervor across the nation. For BJP candidates, receiving a letter from PM Modi was a welcomed surprise, signifying his endorsement and encouragement.