Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh's grand alliance leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati today had a face-off in a place close to Ayodhya, the temple town part of the Lok Sabha seat that has been the centre of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. This is the first time since coming to power in 2014 that PM Modi visited the area - a move that's expected to fuel the claims of right-wing groups and allies like the Shiv Sena that the BJP uses the temple issue to draw votes.
PM Modi addressed a rally in Maya Bazaar area, which is just 25 km from the disputed site. But for the national election, Maya Bazaar falls under the neighbouring Ambedkar Nagar parliamentary seat and not the Faizabad seat.
Here are the Highlights from the Lok Sabha Elections 2019:
Today is a day that would make every Indian proud!
- Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 1, 2019
I thank the global community and all those who believe in humanitarian values for their support.
India's fight against terror will continue. We will work towards peace and brotherhood in our planet. pic.twitter.com/U7vzgfjZPx
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) offered prayers at a temple in Bahrampur, Raebareli, today. pic.twitter.com/kv9E5jNCDO
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 1, 2019
Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Atishi, campaigns in Vishwas Nagar area of the constituency. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/hJONT1Uhsv
- ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2019
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) meets supporters in Baghola, Raebareli. pic.twitter.com/OKA9zWtPLs
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 1, 2019
Telangana: People pay last tribute to Nandyal MP and Jana Sena Party candidate from the constituency, S.P.Y. Reddy, at his residence. He passed away at a hospital in Hyderabad last night. pic.twitter.com/PC676zQOhM
- ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2019
PM Modi To Address Rally In Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh's grand alliance leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati will today face off in a place close to Ayodhya, the temple town part of the Lok Sabha seat that has been the centre of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.