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The ‘priority corridor’ of the Agra Metro Rail Project seeks to offer tourists direct metro access to major attractions like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Taj Mahal by Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ‘priority corridor’ of the Agra Metro via video conference on Wednesday, along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra. This section, overseen by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), seeks to offer tourists direct metro access to major attractions like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

The inauguration signifies the commencement of metro train operations on a 6 km ‘priority corridor’, completed in record time, as per Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL) officials.

“Agra is home to many UNESCO World heritage sites including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra Tomb, and Agra Metro rail system is all set for seamless interconnectivity among these sites for tourists thronging the city in large numbers on a daily basis,” said Panchanan Mishra, the deputy general manager (DGM) Public Relation Office for UPMRCL.

Agra Metro Rail Project

-After its inauguration, the metro rail will commence operations on the ‘priority corridor’, comprising six stations along a 6 km stretch.

The initial three elevated stations on the corridor are Taj East Gate, Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta, and Fatehabad Road Station, while Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mankameshwar are underground metro stations.

-The project was initiated on December 7, 2020, and half of the project funding comes from the European Investment Bank (EIB), with the remaining half split equally between the state and central governments.

-The total expenditure for the Agra Metro Rail Project amounts to Rs. 8379.62 crore. Specifically, the priority section has been completed at a cost of Rs. 2100 crore.

-The ticket price for the corridor is reportedly set at ₹10 for travelling between stations, ₹20 for two stations, and ₹30 for three to six stations.

-Agra Metro, constructed in Savli, Vadodara, aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The project includes provisions for 28 metro trains with three coaches each for Agra.

-Agra Metro is the country’s pioneering project, completing a 3 km underground stretch, including tunnels, within an impressive 11-month timeframe.

-The construction of the elevated corridor for the ‘priority corridor’ of Agra Metro was completed in 29 months, and the underground corridor in 23 months, marking it as the fastest underground metro project in India.

UPMRC ensured the construction was ‘green’

Panchanan Mishra said, “From day one, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has ensured that its construction activities remain green, livable, and environmentally friendly. The primary section and additional underground section of Agra Metro have received ISO 14001 certification for environmental management and ISO 45001 certification for safety management.”

Mishra added that Captain Shubham Gupta and Fatehabad Road metro stations have achieved the Platinum rating from the Indian Green Building Council.

He said they were relocated elsewhere instead of felling trees along the metro corridor’s path. UPMRC conducted tree plantation across a 21-hectare area as part of mandatory afforestation efforts. Trees were also planted along the median of the elevated corridor, spanning from Fatehabad Road Metro Station to Taj East Gate Metro Station.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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Smriti Irani Slams Lalu Yadav over ‘Without Parivaar’ jibe at PM, says, ‘Nobody will be able to touch even a hair…’

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Patna Police has registered a case against Lalu Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav over their statement against PM Modi!

Smriti Irani

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani railed against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav as the latter said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has no family and is neither a Hindu”.

Responding to the RJD leader, Irani said, PM Modi has a family of 140 crore Indian and added, “No one could even dare to touch even a hair of the Pradhan Sewak”.

Addressing a gathering at the ‘Namo Yuva Maha Sammelan’ organised by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Maharashtra’s Nagpur, Smriti Irani said, “The fodder thief of INDI alliance said that he (PM Modi) has no family, I want to tell him that, we are ‘Modi’s parivaar’, these youths are ‘Modi’s parivaar’…nobody will be able to touch even a hair of that person whose family are 140 crore people of India”.

Irani referred to Yadav as a ‘fodder thief’ as the RJD leader was found guilty of the infamous ₹139 crore ‘chara ghotala’

Meanwhile, Patna Police has registered a case against Lalu Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav over their statement against PM Modi.

On the other hand, Smriti Irani has dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to have a debate on the “difference” between the 10 years of UPA rule and the Narendra Modi government.

“If my voice is reaching Rahul Gandhi, then he should listen with open ears. Let there be a discussion on what is the difference between your (UPA) 10 years and Modi’s 10 years,” she said.

“I guarantee that even if an ordinary worker of Yuva Morcha starts speaking in front of Rahul Gandhi, he will lose the strength to speak,” she said.

Smriti said in her address that the BJP has fulfilled the three major promises made to the public in the party manifesto in the last 10 years.

She said that the abrogation of Article 370 that ended the special status of the then state of Jammu and Kashmir, women’s reservation in the legislature, and the construction of Ram Mandir were these promises and they were fulfilled.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

Also Read : Indian National from Kerala killed in anti-tank missile attack near Israel, 2 injured!

Indian man killed in Israel in missile attack from Lebanon, 2 injured: Report

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An Indian national was killed, and two others were injured in northern Israel when an anti-tank missile struck an orchard near the border.

Israel

In Short

  • Indian killed in missile attack near Israel’s northern border
  • Two others injured in the missile attack from Lebanon
  • Victim identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala.

An Indian national was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel’s northern border community of Margaliot. According to news agency PTI, the incident happened on Monday.

The three Indians hailed from Kerala, the report stated.

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

The victim was identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala.

The two injured Indians were identified as Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin.

“George was taken to the Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva after suffering injuries on face and body. He underwent an operation, is recovering well, and has been kept under observation. He could speak with his family in India,” an official source said.

Melvin was slightly injured and is hospitalised at Ziv Hospital in the northern Israeli city of Safed. He is from the Idukki district of Kerala.

The attack was believed to have been carried out by the Shi’ite Hezbollah faction in Lebanon, which has been launching rockets, missiles, and drones at northern Israel daily since October 8 in support of Hamas amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

This article was published on India Today.

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Indian National from Kerala killed in anti-tank missile attack near Israel, 2 injured

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An Indian national from Kerala was killed in an anti-tank missile attack near Israel’s border with Lebanon, with two others injured..

An Indian national from Kerala was killed and another two were injured on Monday after an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon struck an orchard near Israel’s northern border community of Margaliot. All three victims hail from Kerala. 

Speaking to PTI, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA) said the missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday. 

The deceased has been identified as Patnibin Maxwell from Kollam in Kerala, said official sources adding that his mortal remains were recognized in Ziv hospital. The injured identified as Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin were injured who were taken to hospitals for treatment. 

“George was taken to the Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva after suffering injuries on face and body. He underwent an operation, is recovering well, and has been kept under observation. He could speak with his family in India,” the source told PTI. 

Melvin was slightly injured and is hospitalized at Ziv Hospital in the northern Israeli city of Safed. He is from the Idukki district of Kerala.

The attack is believed to have been carried out by the Shi’ite Hezbollah faction in Lebanon, which has been launching rockets, missiles, and drones at northern Israel daily since October 8 in support of Hamas amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

On Monday, the Israel Defence Forces said they responded by shelling the launch site with artillery. It also struck a Hezbollah compound where members of the group were gathered in the southern Lebanon town of Chihine, and another site belonging to Hezbollah in Ayta ash-Shab, the Israeli military said. 

Hezbollah has been launching attacks on Israel’s northern communities and military posts since October 8 saying it is doing so to support Gaza. The skirmishes between Israel and Hezbollah have resulted in the death of seven civilians and 10 IDF soldiers on the Israeli side.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM in Telangana, Odisha, to launch projects worth ₹26,400 crore!

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Narendra Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi will launch projects related to multiple key sectors such as road, rail, petroleum and natural gas in Telangana.

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will be in Telangana and Odisha to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of a slew of development projects worth over ₹26,400 crore. Today, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth more than ₹6,800 crore, related to multiple key sectors such as road, rail, petroleum and natural gas, followed by a public address in Telangana’s Sangareddy. During his visit, PM Modi will also pay obesiance at Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in the morning.

Later he will inaugurate the Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) centre in Hyderabad, which has been built at a cost of over ₹350 crore. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation for three National Highway projects. During the programme, PM will flag off the inaugural MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport Service) Train Service from Ghatkesar-Lingampalli, and inaugurate the IndianOil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline.

After arriving in Odisha, the PM will inaugurate Indian Oil Corporation’s mono ethylene glycol project at Paradip Refinery and and lay foundation stones and inaugurate various projects related to oil and gas, railways, road, transport and highways and atomic energy sectors.

His Odisha visit coincides with the birth anniversary of former chief minister Biju Patnaik. It also comes amid the intensified demand of the BJD to award Bharat Ratna to Biju Patnaik. Many believe that a Bharat Ratna to Biju Patnaik would bring Modi and Naveen closer to paving the way for a possible electoral tie-up before the polls

PM Modi on Monday embarked on a 10-day visit to 12 states and union territories across the nation to attend 29 inauguration and foundation stone laying programmes. He has been in action mode and has been unveiling a slew of development projects worth lakhs of crores of rupees across the nation as he turns the spotlight on his government’s development and welfare agenda in the run-up to the general elections, which are slated to take place in April-May this year.

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PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi’s Odisha visit coincides with the birth anniversary of former chief minister Biju Patnaik

PM Modi’s Odisha visit coincides with the birth anniversary of former chief minister Biju Patnaik. It also comes amid the intensified demand of the BJD to award Bharat Ratna to Biju Patnaik. Many believe that a Bharat Ratna to Biju Patnaik would bring Modi and Naveen closer to paving the way for a possible electoral tie-up before the polls.

  • Mar 5, 2024 8:27 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi to dedicate projects worth ₹19600 Cr in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹19,600 crore at Chandikhole in Odisha on March 5, amid swirling rumours of a possible electoral alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

  • Mar 5, 2024 8:14 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: All about IndianOil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline

PM Modi will also inaugurate the IndianOil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline. The 1,212-km product pipeline with a capacity of 4.5 MMTPA traverses through the states of Odisha (329 km), Andhra Pradesh (723 km) and Telangana (160 km).

The pipeline shall ensure safe and economical transportation of petroleum product from Paradip Refinery to delivery stations at Visakhapatnam, Atchutapuram, and Vijayawada (in Andhra Pradesh), and Malkapur near Hyderabad (in Telangana).

  • Mar 5, 2024 8:00 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation for three National Highway projects

PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for three National Highway projects.

Further, he will lay the foundation stone for the six-laning of the 29 km long Pune-Hyderabad Section of NH-65. The project will also provide improved connectivity to major industrial centres in Telangana like Pashamylaram industrial area near Patancheru.

During the programme, the PM will inaugurate doubling and electrification of Sanathnagar-Moula Ali rail line along with six new station buildings.

  • Mar 5, 2024 7:25 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: All about Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO)

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) centre in Hyderabad which was set up at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad by the Airports Authority of India to upgrade and enhance research and development (R&D) activities in the civil aviation sector.

Built at a cost of more than ₹350 crore, the state-of-art facility is compliant with 5-STAR-GRIHA Rating and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) norms.

  • Mar 5, 2024 7:14 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi’s Telangana schedule today

PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth more than ₹6,800 crore, related to multiple key sectors such as road, rail, petroleum and natural gas, followed by a public address in Telangana’s Sangareddy. Later he will inaugurate the Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) centre in Hyderabad, which has been built at a cost of over ₹350 crore. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation for three National Highway projects. During the programme, PM will flag off the inaugural MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport Service) Train Service from Ghatkesar-Lingampalli, and inaugurate the IndianOil Paradip-Hyderabad Product Pipeline.

  • Mar 5, 2024 6:52 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi to visit Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple

Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy told reporters that PM Modi will visit Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, Telangana and offer prayers in the morning.

  • Mar 5, 2024 6:34 AM IST

PM Modi visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi to launch projects worth ₹6,800 Cr in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects worth more than ₹6,800 crore and also address a rally on Tuesday at Sangareddy, about 60 km from here.

The projects are related to multiple key sectors such as road, rail, petroleum and natural gas, an official release had earlier said.

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Lalu Yadav prompts ‘Modi ka parivar’ campaign, Rahul Gandhi gave ‘Chowkidar’

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Top BJP leaders have added the “Modi ka Parivar” slogan on their handles on the X social media platform.

In Short

  • BJP leaders add ‘Modi ka Parivar’ slogan on X social media.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party president JP Nadda among those.
  • PM introduces slogan in Telangana public meeting

Top BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda, on Monday added the “Modi ka Parivar” slogan on their handles on the X social media platform. The development came hours after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said at a rally that the Prime Minister “does not have a family of his own”.

Earlier in the day while addressing a public meeting in Telangana’s Adilabad, the Prime Minister said that his new slogan ahead of the Lok Sabha polls this year is “you are Modi’s and Modi is yours”.

He also said that the “entire nation is saying in one voice today, ‘main hu Modi ka Parivar’ (I am Modi’s family)”.

While addressing the ‘Jan Vishwas Maha Rally’ at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday, Lalu Yadav had criticised the Prime Minister over his remarks on nepotism,

“People with more children are subjected to humiliation over the issue,” the former Bihar Chief Minister said, adding that Modi “does not have a family of his own”.

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The new slogan is reminiscent of the 2019 “Main bhi Chowkidar Hoon” campaign which was prompted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark “Chowkidar chor hai”.

The word “Chowkidar” gained prominence after Modi started using it when he became the Prime Minister in 2014.

The Congress MP had made the remarks while accusing Modi of corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal.

Just before the elections took place in May 2019, the Prime Minister launched the poll campaign in March that year by posting a video on X (then Twitter) with the hashtag #MainBhiChowkidar.

Some of the other top BJP leaders who have put the ‘Modi ka Parivar’ slogan on their profiles on X include Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Piyush Goyal; and Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath, Vishnu Deo Sai and Pramod Sawant, among others.

In his address at the public meeting in Adilabad, Telangana, the Prime Minister also said that “crores of people of the country consider me as their own, as a member of their family”.

“I say this to the 140 crore people of the country that this is my family. Those who have no one also belong to Modi and Modi belongs to them.” the Prime Minister added.

This article is originally published on IndiaTV.

Also Read | Acid thrown on 3 schoolgirls entering exam hall in Mangaluru, attacker arrested

Acid thrown on 3 schoolgirls entering exam hall in Mangaluru, attacker arrested

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Acid was thrown on three girls as they were entering the school hall for their second PUC (pre-university education) examination in Karnataka’s Mangaluru.

3 schoolgirls

In Short

  • Attacker identified as 23-year-old MBA student
  • Attacker arrested by Kadaba Police
  • All women hospitalised, sustained serious injuries

Acid was thrown on three girls in Karnataka’s Mangaluru while they were entering the school hall to attend their second PUC (pre-university education) test. The incident happened in Kadaba taluk in Dakshin Kannada.

The incident occurred when the girls, who are all secondary PUC students, were preparing for their exams sitting on the school balcony. The accused, wearing a mask and a hat, threw the substance at them as they were proceeding towards the examination hall.

Pre-university education stands for classes 11 and 12 in Karnataka.

Police said that the accused was identified as ‘Abeen’, a 23-year-old MBA student from Kerala. He has been arrested by the Kadaba Police.

The three schoolgirls are currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and are ready to be transferred to Mangaluru for further care. All of them sustained serious injuries to their faces.

This article was originally published on India Today.

Also read: PM Modi not real Hindu, didn’t get tonsured on mother’s death: Lalu Yadav

PM Modi not real Hindu, didn’t get tonsured on mother’s death: Lalu Yadav

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RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is not a real Hindu” as he did not get his head shaved when his mother Heeraba Modi died in 2022.

Lalu Yadav

In Short

  • Lalu Prasad Yadav criticises PM Modi, claims he’s not a ‘real Hindu’
  • First Mahagathbandhan rally held in Patna, attended by Opposition leaders
  • Lalu Yadav targets PM on nepotism, praises daughter for kidney donation

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed “he is not a real Hindu” as he did not get tonsured when his mother Heeraba Modi died in December 2022.

According to Hindu customs, men should shave their heads when a parent dies.

Lalu Yadav made the remarks while addressing a ‘Jan Vishwas Maha Rally’ at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, which was attended by several Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, as well as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

The former Bihar Chief Minister also targeted the Prime Minister for his remarks on nepotism, saying that “people with more children are subjected to humiliation over the issue”.

This was the first Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) rally held in Patna, as well as the first after Lalu Yadav underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore in 2022.

While taking potshots at the Prime Minister over nepotism, Lalu Yadav praised his daughter Rohini for donating her kidney to him.

The RJD chief also asserted that, despite multiple ailments, his work towards the people continued.

While appealing to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, he said, “Bihar has given lots of great personalities. In the same Gandhi Maidan, leaders of the country have held rallies and meetings.”

“Bihar is the land that drives the country. Bihar’s opinion has so much power that the people of the country imitate what Bihar decides,” he added.

On Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar switching sides to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the RJD chief said, “We never abused him when he broke the alliance with us.”

“Is he not ashamed of what he does? The BJP will be decimated in the coming polls. We stand united against the BJP,” he added.

Also addressing the rally, Kharge questioned PM Modi’s slogan “Modi Ki Guarantee” and asserted that Nitish Kumar will never be taken back to the Mahagathbandhan fold.

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Centre was being benefitted by their corporate benefactors with loan waivers as small and medium businesses were affected under the pressure mounted by demonetisation and the enforcement of the Goods and Services Tax.

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the actual ‘Amrit Kaal’ will come only after the BJP is ousted from power.

This article was originally published on India Today.

Also read: Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Atishi to present Budget based on ‘Ram Rajya’ concept!

Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Atishi to present Budget based on ‘Ram Rajya’ concept!

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Delhi Budget 2024 Live

Delhi government’s finance minister Atishi will present the Budget for the financial year 2024-25 on Monday. As per reports, the AAP government’s Budget will have “Ram Rajya” as its theme. The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on February 15 and has been extended till March 8. It is likely to be the longest assembly session under the AAP government’s regime, according to officials.

With Lok Sabha elections set to be held this year, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government is likely to make some major announcements in the Budget. The Budget is likely to focus on education, health, power and roads among others.

Meanwhile, this will be Atishi’s first Budget as finance minister after she was inducted into the cabinet last year in March.

In 2023, Kailash Gahlot presented the Budget, after the the arrest of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case on February 26.

Delhi Budget 2024 Live: About Delhi Assembly’s Budget Session

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on February 15 and has been extended till March 8. It is likely to be the longest assembly session under the AAP government’s regime, according to officials.

Mar 4, 2024 8:44 AM IST

Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Delhi government’s finance minister Atishi will present the Budget

This will be Atishi’s first Budget as finance minister after she was inducted into the cabinet last year in March.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

Also Read : BJP finalises 100 candidates, rigorous selection process: Sources!

BJP finalises 100 candidates, rigorous selection process: Sources

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The BJP has finalised a list of 100 Lok Sabha candidates following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s midnight meeting on Thursday. The list is expected to be announced in a few days, sources said.

In Short

  • List to focus on high profile candidates such as PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda
  • May include several fresh faces, including women
  • Importance to be given on seats lost in 2019 elections by a small margin

The BJP has finalised 100 Lok Sabha candidates after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a late-night meeting at his residence on Thursday, say sources. The first list is expected to be announced in the next few days, sources said.

The list will focus on high profile candidates such as PM Modi himself from Varanasi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah from Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow along with the ‘weak’ seats that the party lost in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by a small margin.

States that had the focus of the BJP top brass at Thursday’s late-night meeting were Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Kerala and Telangana, among others.

Sources said that there is a possibility of Union Ministers, who are also Rajya Sabha MPs, contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections likely to be held in April-May. These legislators include Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Union Minister of State (MoS) V Muraleedharan.

The BJP’s list will also see the party focussing on fresh faces, including several women. For instance, the BJP could pitch Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh to take on Trinamool Congress MP and Bollywood legend Shatrughan Sinha in West Bengal’s Asansol district.

On Thursday, PM Modi chaired a four-hour long CEC meeting to finalise the first of BJP’s candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Starting at 10:30 pm, the meeting went on for over four hours. It was attended by BJP chief JP Nadda, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others.

Last week, top BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Adityanath, held a meeting to discuss the “weak seats” that may pose challenges for the party in the upcoming general elections.

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FIRST LIST – BEHIND THE SCENES

A lot of work went behind preparing the first list, including taking feedback from the public, sources said. The public was asked to submit their feedback about the MPs of their constituency on BJP’s NaMo app, and also mention the three most popular BJP leaders in their regions.

Reports were sought from BJP MPs regarding the work they have done in their respective constituencies for the last two years. Survey agencies were roped in to give a report on every parliamentary constituency.

Moreover, ministers in every parliamentary constituency of BJP ruled states were asked to gather reports on the work done by MPs. Then, the reports received from ministers and party organisation committee were reviewed by the state election committee. A list of names for each parliamentary seat was prepared at the state level meetings.

Before Thursday’s CEC meeting, the core group of every state met with JP Nadda, Amit Shah and Organisation General Secretary BL Santosh. Names of possible candidates for each parliamentary seat were discussed at the meeting. This discussion happened among PM Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda at the Prime Minister’s residence prior to taking place at the CEC meet.

Sources said that the BJP’s strategy is to see who has the best chance to win each seat. If this candidate is from another party, then the saffron side’s aim would be to bring the individual within their fold. For this, committees have been formed at state as well as central level.

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CANCELLATION OF TICKETS

According to sources, the final meeting of the CEC chaired by PM Modi is expected to be held on March 3. It is believed that tickets of MPs whose performance has not been good will be cancelled without any hesitation. The Prime Minister has said that BJP will be fighting for every parliamentary seat.

There are talks of cancelling the tickets of some ministers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Additionally, tickets of at least 60-70 MPs are likely to be cancelled. Fresh faces will be given a chance and will replace old ones who have won from a particular constituency twice.

However, sources added, that tickets of OBC MPs are not expected to be canceled. In 2019, 85 of the 303 OBC MPs that the party fielded emerged victorious.

This article is originally published on India Today!

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