Phase 4 of Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies
New Delhi: The crucial fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, with 96 seats up for grabs across 10 states and union territories is happening today. Here's a rundown of key candidates and constituencies to watch out for:
1. Baharampur, West Bengal: A heated contest is anticipated among the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in this constituency. Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan is challenging West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and BJP's candidate Nirmal Kumar Saha.
2. Hyderabad, Telangana: Bharatiya Janata Party's Madhavi Latha is challenging sitting All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Asaduddin Owaisi. Owaisi, a prominent figure in the constituency, is campaigning for a fifth term, emphasizing political representation and minority rights.
3. Krishnanagar, West Bengal: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra faces BJP's Amrita Roy in a significant contest. Moitra won this constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
4. Begusarai, Bihar: BJP's Giriraj Singh is contesting against CPI candidate Awadhesh Rai. Giriraj Singh secured victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections against Kanhaiya Kumar of the CPI.
5. Munger, Bihar: Janata Dal (United) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) is facing RJD leader Anita Devi. Lalan Singh secured victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
6. Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: National Conference's Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi challenges PDP's Waheed Parra in this contest.
7. Asansol, West Bengal: Trinamool Congress (TMC) has fielded Shatrughan Sinha against BJP's Surinderjeet Singh Ahluwalia.
8. Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is challenging incumbent MP and BJP leader Subrat Pathak.
9. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila contests against sitting MP Avinash Reddy.
10. Khunti, Jharkhand: BJP's Arjun Munda is contesting against Congress' Kali Charan Munda.
These constituencies will shape the political landscape as voters head to the polls in Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
