Monday (13 May, 2024) is set to be a defining day for India and its future. With the fourth phase of the General Election scheduled for today, parties anxiously witness the voters as they decide the nation’s fate.
In other national news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be heading to his constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh today and holding what is scheduled to be a grand BJP roadshow.
News from last weekend in the national capital, with Arvind Kejriwal getting an interim bail from jail, he is
set to join AAP leaders to campaign
for the remaining seats of the Lok Sabha election.
Let’s take a deeper look at the news today:
Fourth phase voting and a state election as well
The Lok Sabha elections’ fourth phase is scheduled for today, during which 96 constituencies across 10 states will hold polls. Notably, all constituencies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will cast their votes. In Andhra Pradesh, elections for all 175 assembly constituencies will also occur simultaneously.
Here’s the comprehensive list of constituencies participating in the May 13, 2024, polls:
Modi contests from Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to submit his nomination papers, vying for a third term from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, on 14 May. Before his nomination, the PM is set to conduct an extensive roadshow in his parliamentary area today.
According to sources, the planned roadshow led by Modi will symbolise the nation’s rich cultural tapestry, with individuals from southern states, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bengal, and local residents of Varanasi expected to adorn his path with flower petals.
AAP’s renewed campaign
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) revealed its strategy for the fourth phase of its Lok Sabha campaign. They declared their intention to focus on four distinct segments of society to raise awareness about the public service initiatives they have undertaken over the past decade.
After his release from jail, AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, joined by his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, conducted his first roadshow for the Lok Sabha election campaign in the South Delhi constituency last Saturday.
India-France military exercise begins
India and France are gearing up for the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’, scheduled to take place from May 13 to May 26 in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. The primary objective of the exercise is to bolster joint military capabilities for Multi-Domain Operations within a Sub Conventional framework. Additionally, it aims to foster interoperability and strengthen the camaraderie between the armed forces of both countries.
An Air India-Vistara merger on the cards?
Officials have stated that the chiefs of Air India and Vistara are scheduled to address staff today regarding the proposed merger of the two airlines. The merger plan involves Vistara merging with Air India, with Singapore Airlines acquiring a 25.1 percent stake in Air India. This merger was announced in November 2022. Vistara, currently a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group, is poised for significant changes pending the outcome of this merger discussion.
On the global stage:
Today in History – 13 May
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