Live Updates: Congress Unveils ‘Nyay Patra’ Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections
The Congress party has unveiled its party manifesto, placing a strong emphasis on the ‘paanch nyay’ initiative. However, women traders from Manipur express their discontent, stating that the nation has neglected their state.
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05.04.2024 : The Congress party has launched its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the five pillars of justice. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, along with former presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, unveiled the manifesto on April 5.
The manifesto focuses on addressing various aspects of justice through its ‘paanch nyay’ framework. However, amidst this political activity, women traders at Manipur’s renowned ‘Ima market’ express disillusionment, feeling neglected by the nation. They question the relevance of elections amid ongoing turmoil and contemplate a boycott, citing the neglect of Manipur as a primary grievance.
In another development, independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh from Mandya, Karnataka, has announced her intention to join the BJP on April 5. This decision follows her victory in the 2019 general elections with BJP support, defeating notable candidates from other parties.
Here are the latest updates from the Lok Sabha elections:
– April 5, 2024, 12:15 PM: Congress manifesto emphasizes justice pillars, accuses government of targeting opposition leaders.
– April 5, 2024, 12:09 PM: Congress manifesto highlights Sonia Gandhi’s role in implementing key initiatives like RTI and MGNREGA.
– April 5, 2024, 12:01 PM: Congress vows to deliver promises made in its manifesto, ensuring opportunities for the poor.
– April 5, 2024, 11:59 AM: Congress pledges social, economic, constitutional, and environmental justice in its manifesto.
– April 5, 2024, 11:56 AM: Congress introduces ‘paanch nyay’ framework in its manifesto, outlining specific guarantees under each pillar.
– April 5, 2024, 11:54 AM: Congress manifesto aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra,’ focusing on justice pillars.
– April 5, 2024, 11:53 AM: Congress manifesto unveiled on Babu Jagjeevan Ram’s birth anniversary, reflects extensive public consultation.
– April 5, 2024, 11:50 AM: Congress manifesto prioritizes welfare, targeting poverty alleviation for the bottom 50% of the population.
– April 5, 2024, 11:45 AM: Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram criticizes the government’s erosion of justice principles in the past five years.
– April 5, 2024, 11:43 AM: Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi release the party’s Lok Sabha manifesto.
– April 5, 2024, 11:43 AM: Congress raises concerns over Doordarshan’s decision to telecast a controversial movie in Kerala, approaching the Election Commission.
– April 5, 2024, 11:21 AM: Election Commission teams seize significant cash from a vehicle in Arunachal Pradesh, following Meghalaya CM’s convoy.
– April 5, 2024, 10:53 AM: Women traders in Manipur consider boycotting polls, expressing discontent with the nation’s neglect.
– April 5, 2024, 10:41 AM: Largest portion of indelible ink for polls supplied to Uttar Pradesh.
– April 5, 2024, 10:18 AM: Karnataka sees prominent presence of JD(S) first family members in the Lok Sabha election candidates list.
– April 5, 2024, 10:04 AM: C.M. Ibrahim’s son Faiz to join Congress in Karnataka.
– April 5, 2024, 9:44 AM: SVEEP volunteers organize a bike rally in Karnataka to raise awareness about voting.
– April 5, 2024, 9:38 AM: Odisha Police prepared to counter Maoist activities during elections, says DGP Arun Sarangi.
– April 5, 2024, 9:14 AM: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh praises newspapers for carrying cartoons critical of PM Modi.
– April 5, 2024, 9:01 AM: PM Modi to visit Assam on April 17 for election rally, says Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah.
