Sultanpur: Days after BJP MP Varun Gandhi was denied a ticket from his constituency, his mother and BJP MP Maneka Gandhi, on her 10-day visit to Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur, broke silence and expressed happiness to be a part of the party. On being asked what Varun Gandhi would do now, she replied, “Ask him what he wants to do. We will consider this after the elections. There is time.”
“I am very happy that I am in the BJP. I thank Amit Shah, PM Modi and JP Nadda Ji for giving me the ticket. The ticket was announced very late, so there was a dilemma as to where I should fight. From Pilibhit or Sultanpur. I am grateful for the decision the party has taken now,” she said.
She further added, “I am very happy that I came back to Sultanpur because this place has a history where no MP came back into power again in Sultanpur.”
It was her first visit to Sultanpur after getting the ticket. On her 10-day visit to the district, she will pay a visit to 101 villages of the entire Lok Sabha constituency.
She was given a warm welcome by the party leaders and workers at various places like Katka Guptarganj, Tatianagar, Tedhui, Golaghat, Shahganj Square, Dariyapur Tiraha and Payagipur Square.
During this, Maneka Gandhi also paid respect to the statues of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.
BJP District President Dr RA Verma, BJP State Minister Meena Choubey, Lok Sabha in-charge Durgesh Tripathi, Lok Sabha convenor Jagjit Singh Changu, MLA Raj Prasad Upadhyay, MLA Rajesh Gautam, and spokesperson Vijay Raghuvanshi, were present.
Earlier, Varun Gandhi penned a heartfelt letter to the people of his constituency, saying that his relationship with Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit will not end till his last breath. Varun Gandhi recalled fond memories dating back to his childhood when he first set foot in the region. In his heartfelt message, he also reflected on how the land had become not just his workplace but also a cherished part of his identity, with its people forming an integral aspect of his life’s journey.
Despite the political setback of not securing a ticket, Varun Gandhi vowed to continue serving the community. “If not as an MP, then as a son, I am committed to serve you throughout my life and my doors will always remain open for you as before.”
The Pilibhit seat has remained with Maneka Gandhi or her son Varun Gandhi since 1996. Varun Gandhi won the seat in 2009 and 2019 as a BJP candidate.
New Delhi: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced its first list of candidates of Odisha for the approaching Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. Chief Minister of Odisha and chief of the BJD Naveen Patnaik posted on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to disseminate the names of nine Lok Sabha contenders, earmarked for Sambalpur, Kalahandi, Bhubaneswar, Kendrapara, Nabarangpur, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Aska, and Koraput constituencies. The party also released candidate list for the 72 seats of the Odisha assembly. CM Naveen Patnaik is set to seek re-election from the Hinjili Assembly constituency for the sixth consecutive term.
Significant Names In 1st List
BJD General Secretary Pranab Prakash Das is set to face Union Minister and BJP candiate Dharmendra Pradhan from Sambalpur. Shortly after joining BJD, Manmath Routray, the son of Congress veteran leader Suresh Routray, was nominated as the Lok Sabha candidate from Bhubaneswar. Anshuman Mohanty, a former Odisha Congress MLA who joined Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on February 16, will vie for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat. Other candidates are as follows:
The Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, encompassing 21 constituencies, will occur across four phases, scheduled for May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) emerged dominant, winning 20 out of 21 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing just one.
However, there was a shift in the political landscape during the 2019 elections. The BJD’s seat count decreased to 12, while the BJP made significant progress, claiming 8 seats, indicating a notable surge in the BJP’s influence in the state. Additionally, the Indian National Congress (INC) managed to secure a seat in the 2019 elections.
New Delhi: Retired General VK Singh on Sunday announced his decision to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. Ghaziabad MP took on X (formerly Twitter) to announce his decision to opt out of the general elections and said that he has taken the difficult but thoughtful decision to put his “energy and time into new direction.”
Two time MP from Ghaziabad further said that he spent the last 10 years making Ghaziabad a world-class city and is grateful for the love he received from its people. Saying that the decision to step away from LS Polls was not an easy one, General (Retd) stated that he wants to serve the country in a different way.
“I have dedicated my entire life to the service of this nation as a soldier. For the last 10 years, I have worked tirelessly to fulfill the dream of making Ghaziabad a world-class city. In this journey, I am grateful for the trust and love that I have received from the people of the country and Ghaziabad as well as from the members of the BJP. This emotional bond is priceless to me, ” wrote Singh on X.
मैंने सैनिक के रूप में इस राष्ट्र की सेवा में अपना सारा जीवन समर्पित किया है। पिछले 10 वर्षों से, मैंने गाजियाबाद को एक विश्व स्तरीय शहर बनाने के सपने को पूरा करने के लिए अथक परिश्रम किया है। इस यात्रा में, देश और गाजियाबाद के नागरिकों के साथ-साथ भाजपा के सदस्यों का जो विश्वास और…
— Gen VK Singh(MODI KA PARIWAR) (@Gen_VKSingh) March 24, 2024
“With these feelings, I have made a difficult, but thoughtful decision. I will not contest the 2024 elections. This decision was not easy for me, but I have taken it from the bottom of my heart. I want to take my energy and time in new directions, where I can serve my country in a different way. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being your companions on this journey. Your love, support and faith have always inspired me. Going forward, I will continue my service towards the country and all the citizens, just in a new form,” he added.
Meanwhile, media reports suggest that former Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria is likely to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from the Ghaziabad seat. Earlier today, Bhaduria joined the BJP in the presence of the party General Secretary Vinod Tawde and Union Minister Anurag Thakur. He is a Rajput face and belongs to Uttar Pradesh. Bhadauria was born in Korath village of Bah Tehsil in Agra. He joined the service as a Wing Commander in 1999 and retired as Air Force Chief in 2021.
PM Modi and his council of ministers convened on Sunday to discuss the detailed roadmap for India’s transformation into a developed nation by 2047. As per government sources the comprehensive plan, named “Viksit Bharat,” was crafted through a Whole of Government approach, engaging all ministries. Five ministers from the Modi-led government gave presentation in the meeting.
The strategic meeting, held just days before the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect, outlined a 100-day agenda aimed at the quick implementation of immediate steps following the formation of the new government in May 2024, according to government sources.
The planning involved extensive consultations with state governments, academia, industry bodies, civil society, scientific organizations, and the active participation of the youth. The exhaustive process included over 2,700 meetings in a span of two years, workshops, and seminars conducted at various levels, seeking input from more than 20 lakh youth.
“The roadmap for Viksit Bharat has a comprehensive blueprint with a clearly articulated national vision, aspirations, goals, and action points,” asserted government sources. The goals outlined in the plan span a wide range of areas, including economic growth, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ease of living, ease of doing business, infrastructure, and social welfare.
Sources confirmed that Viksit Bharat aims to position India as a global economic powerhouse, focusing on sustainable development and improving the overall quality of life for its citizens. The roadmap lays down specific strategies to address key challenges and leverage opportunities across multiple sectors.
Election in 5 States: The Election Commission has announced the list of five states being considered as ‘semi-finals’ before the Lok Sabha elections next year. assembly elections The dates have been announced on Monday. Voting for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram will be held in one phase on November 17, November 23, November 30 and November 7, while in Chhattisgarh, voting will be held in two phases on November 7 and 17. Counting of votes will take place in these five states on December 3.
16 crore voters will vote
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced the election dates in front of the media and said that about 16 crore voters will be eligible to vote in these elections. Before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, these assembly elections are being considered as the ‘semi-final’ of the central government. Voting for all 40 assembly seats of Mizoram will be held on November 7 along with the first phase of voting for 20 seats of Chhattisgarh. Voting for the remaining 70 seats of Chhattisgarh along with all 230 seats of Madhya Pradesh will be held on November 17.
Voting will be held in Rajasthan on 23 November
Voting for all 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan will be held on November 23, while the final voting for the 119-member Telangana Assembly will be held on November 30. Kumar said that counting of votes in all five states will take place on December 3. With the announcement of the election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in five states. The Election Commission has written a letter to the Cabinet Secretary and Chief Secretaries of five states asking them to immediately implement the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. This election will be like a litmus test for the Congress, which is in power in two of these four big states, while a lot is at stake for the BJP, because its results are sure to have an impact on the Lok Sabha elections next year. .
Direct contest between BJP and Congress
There will be a direct contest between BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while both the parties are also in the race for power in Telangana, where Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is trying to come to power for the third consecutive time. Still working. In Mizoram, regional parties and the Congress will challenge the ruling Mizo National Front as the opposition hopes that political polarization on caste lines following the violence in Manipur may boost its chances.
Close contest between BJP and Congress
Despite losing to Congress in the assembly elections, the BJP had won big in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In an unusual move, the BJP has announced 79 candidates, including three Union ministers and four other Lok Sabha members, for the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections and 21 candidates for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The BJP is also hoping to emerge as a major force in Telangana, where observers believe the Congress has improved its position since the Karnataka elections in May.
BJP welcomed the election announcement
BJP President JP Nadda welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of holding assembly elections in five states and claimed that his party will form the government with a huge majority in all the states under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on Will work with commitment. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that with the announcement of assembly elections of five states, the departure of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies has also been announced.
Kharge claimed victory
Kharge also expressed hope that Congress will win in all five states. He posted on the social media platform ‘X’, “With the announcement of elections in 5 states, the farewell of BJP and its allies has also been announced. In Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram, the Congress party will go to the people with strength. Public welfare, social justice and progressive development are the guarantees of the Congress Party. Kumar said that there are 16.14 crore voters in total 679 assembly constituencies in these election states, out of which about 8.2 crore are male voters and 7.8 crore are female voters.
According to the Chief Election Commissioner, more than 60 lakh voters in these five states are in the age group of 18 to 19 years, who will vote for the first time. Kumar said that there will be 1.77 lakh polling stations in these five states, out of which 1.01 lakh will have the facility of webcasting. He said that more than 8,000 polling stations will be managed by women. He said, “We have gathered here after a gap of six months. These elections are important for the country and after this we will meet to announce the Lok Sabha elections. He said that we have met all stakeholders including political parties and law enforcement agencies during the preparation for the assembly elections in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.
The CEC said the Election Commission has laid special emphasis on making the electoral roll inclusive and the focus will also be on ‘roll-to-poll’ or ensuring that all voters turn up to vote. Kumar said that all efforts have been made to ensure fairness of the elections. He called upon the voters of the five states, especially the youth, women and urban voters, to ensure their participation in voting. Kumar said that for the first time, a new election forfeiture management system is being introduced for the assembly elections to enhance surveillance to ensure inducement-free elections.
He said that a total of 940 checkposts have been created to strictly monitor the interstate borders and stop the flow of illicit liquor, cash, free goods and drugs. CEC said that the use of money power will not be tolerated at all and suspicious online cash transfers will also be closely monitored. The tenure of Mizoram Assembly will end on December 17. Mizo National Front is in power in this northeastern state. The tenure of the assemblies of Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will end on different dates in January next year.