Campaigning has intensified for the third phase of general elections with top leaders of major political parties making strong pitch to woo the voters through rallies and road shows across the country.
95 Parliamentary Constituencies across 10 States and two Union Territories will go to polls in this phase on the 7th of May. One thousand 351 candidates are in the fray in this phase.
Prime Minister and Senior BJP leader Narendra Modi makes a strong pitch while campaigning for the BJP candidates in Belagavi today in Karnataka. Speaking at a public meeting the Prime Minister and BJP senior leader Narendra Modi informed that in the last 10 years, his government helped small farmers through the Farmers Producers Organisation to cut input costs and open the market for agri produce. Over 10 crore women self-help groups benefited from the financial assistance, and 70,000 crore was earned by the farmers after blending ethanol with fuel. Bharatiya Nyaya Samhitha passed by his Government will ensure better management of law and order.
Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a political rally in Kasganj district. He attacked the Opposition for not participating in the Pran Pratishtha function in Ayodhya and said that the BJP has fulfilled all its promises made in the manifesto. Mr. Shah will address rallies in Mainpuri and Etawah later in the day. He will also have a meeting with party functionaries in Kanpur regarding the general elections. Senior BJP leader and Chief Minister of State Yogi Adityanath addressed rallies in Badayun and Aonla area of Bareilly district. He will later address a rally in Etah district.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav campaigned for Party candidate in Sambhal district. He came down heavily on the BJP and said that the people of UP have given a befitting reply to the party in the first two phases of elections and his alliance is getting tremendous support from the public. Akhilesh will address another political rally in Bareilly district.
BSP coordinator for election Akash Anand will address a political rally in Sitapur district in a short while from now.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
