428 seats would have been filled with this phase, leaving 115 seats for the next two phases. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress (Raebareli) and Smriti Irani of the BJP (Amethi) and Rajnath Singh of Lucknow are important contenders in this round.
Though the warmth and protracted polling may be making people bored, the campaigning has been anything but boring. In an effort to grab voters’ attention, political parties have gone all out, frequently infuriating the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Source: Hindustan Times
In an attempt to elucidate his comments regarding Muslims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the allusion to large families was directed towards the less fortunate segments of the population. Congressman Sam Pitroda resigned in the meanwhile as a result of criticism over his alleged racist remarks.
The ECI in West Bengal issued a show-cause notice to BJP candidate and retired judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his disparaging remarks on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP has taken advantage of the Aam Aadmi Party’s disarray after accusations made by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal against Bibhav Kumar, an assistant to Arvind Kejriwal. And Kangana Ranaut was the next.
Source: Times Now
Consequently, a number of significant concerns that affect individuals’ lives have received less attention. Political discourse has shifted its focus from substantive discourse to divisive remarks and personal assaults. This pattern is weakening the democratic process and the ability of the electorate to make reasoned choices.
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