Prime Minister Modi's Remarks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged history of bullying and pressuring others. He made these remarks in response to a letter written by 600 lawyers to the Chief Justice of India, expressing concerns about a "vested interest group" attempting to influence the judiciary. Modi accused the Congress of seeking commitment from others for their own selfish interests while refusing to commit to the nation.
Andhra Pradesh Elections
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed confidence that the incumbent Chief Minister, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, would be defeated in the upcoming elections. Naidu urged voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of Telugu Desam Party, BJP, and Janasena for the state's rebuilding.
Opposition Seat-Sharing Deal
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav held a press conference to announce the Opposition's seat-sharing deal for the Lok Sabha elections. The RJD, an ally of the Indian National Congress, will contest the polls in Bihar in alliance with the Congress.
NDA's Jharkhand Strategy
The All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU), a regional ally of the NDA in Jharkhand, held a Parliamentary Board meeting to discuss its Lok Sabha election strategy. The BJP had previously announced its seat-sharing deal in the state, with the AJSU contesting the Giridih constituency.
Union Minister's Campaign
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia campaigned for the Lok Sabha polls in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Scindia is contesting the polls from the Guna Lok Sabha constituency, facing Congress candidate Rao Yadvendra Singh Yadav.
Candidate Affidavits
The Election Commission's website revealed that 3,179 candidates had submitted their affidavits for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls. As of 11:30 am, 808 affidavits had been rejected, and six applications had been withdrawn.
Nomination Process
The nomination process for phase two of the Lok Sabha polls continued until April 4. The scrutiny of nominations was scheduled for April 5, and the last day to withdraw nominations was April 8. A total of 80 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories would go to polls in the second stage on April 26.