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In Mysuru, he is slated to headline a massive rally where he will share the stage with JD(S) stalwart H D Deve Gowda. Following this event, he will lead a spirited roadshow in the coastal city of Mangaluru.

"We are optimistic about our prospects in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure more seats than our previous tally of 18 in 2019. With a comprehensive victory, we foresee the collapse of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in the state. Upon assuming power, our top priority will be to entice the Tatas back to Singur, which falls within the Hooghly constituency," stated the former actor turned political figure.

Speaking passionately at campaign rallies held in support of her son, Dushyant Singh, the incumbent BJP MP representing the Jhalawar-Baran constituency, Raje delineated a clear demarcation in the political landscape. She delineated two distinct archetypes of electoral contenders: those driven by altruistic motives, dedicated to the well-being and service of the populace, juxtaposed against self-serving opportunists solely driven by personal gain.

The announcement was made official by SP District President Ashish Yadav, signaling a resolution following internal deliberations within the party. Initially, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav had advocated for his uncle Shivpal Yadav's candidacy for the Badaun seat. However, responding to the sentiments of local communities and the party's grassroots workers, Akhilesh eventually endorsed Aditya as the candidate.

The battle for Hyderabad intensifies as BJP candidate Madhavi Latha launches a vigorous attack on the incumbent MP, causing a stir within the party ranks.

Among the notable entries, the Congress has nominated its incumbent legislator from the Shimla Rural constituency, Vikramaditya Singh, who bears the legacy as the offspring of the late Virbhadra Singh, a stalwart six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Vikramaditya Singh is set to square off against BJP's Kangana Ranaut in Mandi, a constituency currently represented by his mother Pratibha Singh, who clinched victory in the bypoll of 2021.

Addressing the crowd in support of Bhupender Yadav, the BJP candidate for the Alwar Lok Sabha seat, Shah dismissed the accusations as baseless fabrications. "The Congress is spreading falsehoods among Dalits, tribals, and OBCs. Let me make it clear: the BJP stands firmly in support of reservation," he asserted.

Ramesh categorized Sarma and others who left the Congress as "opportunists," suggesting that their departure ultimately benefits the party by creating opportunities for committed individuals within its ranks. He dismissed Sarma's assertion that Congress members were flocking to the BJP as a "psychological game," citing strong responses from party leaders like Bhupen Kumar Borah, who filed a defamation case against Sarma for implying he would join the BJP.

Maurya expressed to journalists at the party's headquarters that Akhilesh Yadav's camaraderie with Azam Khan, Atiq Ahmed, and Mukhtar Ansari had detrimental effects on the Samajwadi Party's prospects. While Atiq Ahmed met his demise in police custody last year, Mukhtar Ansari passed away due to a heart attack in Banda just last month.

The camaraderie between the Congress and the ruling DMK was palpable, as Stalin warmly welcomed Gandhi, referring to him as a "dear brother." Gandhi reciprocated by addressing Stalin as his "elder brother," a gesture he claimed to reserve exclusively for the Dravidian party chief.