Congress candidate from the Rajsamand constituency, Sudarshan Singh Rawat, on Wednesday refused to contest the election, citing a lack of preparation for the upcoming election.
"Bharatiya Janata Party is the only party which gives equal opportunity to women. If we talk about the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, both BJP and Congress have given tickets for 29 parliamentary seats in the state. We have given tickets to six women (out of 29) but Congress has given only on
Four-time Patiala MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Preneet Kaur has expressed her willingness to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Patiala seat. "If BJP wants, then I will contest (from Patiala)," she stated, indicating her readiness to serve the party's interests.
"The BJP is ready for the second phase of nominations. The people of UP believe that the party will win all 80 seats, including Moradabad and Rampur seats," the Deputy CM said.
"BJP's decision to contest alone on all 13 seats in Punjab and one seat in Chandigarh is being received well. In the meeting today, the names of candidates will also be discussed and finalised," Vijay Rupani said speaking to reporters on Friday.
National President of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan who was on way to attend his brother-in-law's Arun Bharti nomination, showed confidence in National Democratic Alliance winning 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Amid drama in the Karnataka Congress over the Kolar Lok Sabha seat, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that there was no room for individual interest in the party, adding that all the party leaders would work towards victory in Kolar.
Speaking on the nomination of Maharashtra Congress candidate from Ramtek Lok Sabha seat, party leader MLA Sunil Kedar said on Wednesday," I would just like to say to the ruling party that you and your government officers both listen and that next time you attack Sunil Kedar, just hang him
"We are ready for the Lok Sabha elections. Congress will win all the 6 Assembly seats (where by-elections are being held)..." said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister.
"Kamakhya Prasad Tasa is filing nominations for Lok Sabha polls today. A large number of people have come here to bless him. We will win with a margin of 3 lakh votes," Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Following the announcement of her candidature, Aparajeeta Sarangi returned to Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where she was warmly received by thousands of supporters at the airport.