Lok Sabha Elections  

The decision was taken after sporadic incidents of violence and disruption marred the past phases in 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Bengal. The BJP too had complained to the EC in this regard on numerous occasions. 
 

PM Modi in his speech slammed Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for contesting from Wayanad and had "indicated" that the Kerala constituency had more voters from the minority community

While speaking to reporters about clashes at several polling stations in Asansol during voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Asansol candidate Moon Moon Sen said, “a little violence always happens"
 

72 constituencies in 9 states went to polls in Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections and TMC candidates were clueless about the ongoing situation in their constituency

A complete poll boycott was witnessed in various hamlets like Bugam A, B, C, D and Herpora Bugam. Brisk polling was seen at Waltengunad, Panzgamnad, Kund, Akhal and Devsar constituencies.

“I hadn't heard anything... they gave me my bed tea very late, so I woke up very late. What can I say? I really don't know,” Moon Moon said on Monday

This phase will see a significant number of young politicians rolling into action, making their political debut. In many cases, they are will be taking on veteran leaders - from sons of chief ministers to former student union leaders.

 

 

The fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections are underway. Voters in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh speak on the issues they are facing and why they are voting this election season

A Bengal cop was caught red handed buying lottery tickets even when he was on election duty and mandated to ensure a free and fair poll. When confronted by reporters, the cop became evasive and ran away. This is just a slice of the facade that elections have become in the state of Bengal. The state has seen unprecedented violence in the last three phases that continues even on Monday. Bengal is having a 7-phase polling this time. 

BJP alleges it was the hand work of TMC cadres who not only use filthy language against Supriyo but manage two smash his car in spite of heavy deployment of security. 
 

Polling began in 17 seats in Maharashtra, 13 each in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, eight in West Bengal, six each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, five in Bihar, three in Jharkhand and a part of the Anantnag constituency in Jammu and Kashmir

Polling will be held in 17 seats in Maharashtra, 13 each in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, eight in West Bengal, six each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, five in Bihar, three in Jharkhand and a part of the Anantnag constituency in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha MP candidate from Amethi Smriti Irani turned a fire fighter on Sunday. A huge fire broke out when she was campaigning in Amethi. She went straight to the fire-affected fields in Purab Dwara village where she not only met the locals whose houses were affected but also took part is arranging water to douse the fire. Amethi goes to polls on May 6 where Irani is fighting Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

On Monday, a total of 16,14,917 voters will cast their votes to choose their candidates in Asansol. The main fight in Asansol is expected between two major political parties BJP's Babul Supriyo and TMC's MoonMoon Sen. However, a total of 10 candidates from different political parties are contesting in this election from the region.

AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi is heard saying in a video that only the SP-BSP coalition can fight the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, and even if its candidate is a criminal, one should vote for him.