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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.

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.

The complaint, filed by Ravi Kishan's wife, Preeti Shukla, led to the filing of the report late Tuesday at the Hazratganj police station.

A total of 102 parliamentary constituencies spread across 21 states and union territories are set to go to polls on April 19, marking the commencement of the seven-phase electoral process in India, the world's largest democracy.

In response to Mishra's remarks, the Congress emphasized the importance of diplomatic neutrality, stating that an envoy should refrain from openly targeting the opposition.

PM Modi further outlined plans for household solar panel installations to provide free electricity nationwide. "Our initiative to install solar power cells on rooftops will not only eliminate electricity bills but also reduce travel costs for electric vehicle owners in the future," he declared, assuring that the scheme would remain inclusive and non-discriminatory.

The Election Commission took this step after issuing show cause notices to both Surjewala and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the offensive comments directed at Hema Malini.

The survey, carried out from April 7 to 13 with a sizable sample of 25 lakh respondents, indicates that the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to clinch 362 seats, while the INDIA bloc is forecasted to garner merely 120 seats.