Final phase campaign concludes
The campaign for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Thursday evening. This phase covers 57 constituencies across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. (Photos: Agencies)
PM Modi's campaign: Allegations and meditation
Throughout the campaign, BJP leaders leveled accusations against the Congress and the INDIA alliance, alleging corruption, perpetuating practices of loot, appeasement, and dynastic politics. PM Modi wrapped up his campaign by traveling to Kanyakumari, where he plans to engage in meditation until June 1 at a location linked with Swami Vivekananda. (Photos: Agencies)
Opposition criticizes BJP's agenda
The Opposition, on the other hand, accused the BJP of being anti-farmer and anti-youth, and suggested that the party plans to alter or abolish the Constitution if they win. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge argued that BJP leaders were trying to depict Modi as the "eleventh avatar" of Lord Vishnu, a notion he felt the public would dismiss. (Photos: Agencies)
Kejriwal leads Punjab campaign
AAP convenor and Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, spearheaded the campaign in Punjab, the only state where AAP holds full power. All 13 of Punjab's seats will be contested in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. (ANI photo)
Rahul Gandhi's BJP critique
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for undermining the Constitution and disrespecting the people of Odisha and Lord Jagannath. He promised to waive farm loans and scrap the Agniveer scheme, among other commitments. (Photos: Agencies)
Kangana's Mandi battle
BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut held multiple rallies in Mandi to garner support. In the Mandi constituency, she faces Congress' Vikramaditya Singh. This constituency is symbolically significant for Congress, being a stronghold of the Virbhadra family thus posing a challenge in Kangana's political debut. (Photos: Agencies)
Naveen Patnaik's electoral confidence
Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik, exuded robust confidence in his party's chances for both the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state, asserting that the BJD will once again establish a stable government. Patnaik also took aim at PM Modi for exploiting his health concerns during recent campaign rallies in a bid to sway voters. (Photos: Agencies)
Priyanka Gandhi's Himachal campaign
Priyanka Gandhi embarked on an extensive campaign trail, making sure to cover the hill state as well. She endeavored to connect emotionally with the locals by highlighting her deep ties to the region. Throughout her campaign efforts, she didn't shy away from taking swipes at Modi. (Photos: Agencies)
Adityanath warns against Congress, backs BJP stars
During the Phase-7 elections, UP CM Yogi Adityanath emerged as a key campaigner for the BJP. He labeled the Congress manifesto as akin to that of the Muslim League. Adityanath also rallied support for Kangana Ranaut and Anurag Singh Thakur who are BJP candidates contesting in Himachal Pradesh on the final day of the campaign. (Photos: Agencies)
Mamata's final push
TMC supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee conducted several roadshows and public rallies to drum up support for TMC candidates across 9 seats in West Bengal. In her final campaign rally for the Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, Mamata Banerjee expressed optimism about dislodging the BJP-led NDA from power at the Centre. (Photos: Agencies)