NewDelhi: India is in the grips of election season with political parties ramping up their efforts to woo voters. With just 17 days left for voting in the first phase, parties are working overtime to perfect their election strategies and reach out to voters in a bid to get their support.
While BJP is hoping to sail through the election and have Narendra Modi as PM for another term, a number of political parties in the rival camp are plotting his downfall. Congress, a party which was nearly destroyed in the last Lok Sabha election, is hoping that Rahul Gandhi is able to take it past the finish line. Regional parties too have national ambitions and could leave a lasting impression on Lok Sabha election 2019.
* Sources tell’ Ravi Tripathi that there is a heating argument between Sheila Dikshit and Ajay Maken on the possibility of Congress-AAP alliance in Delhi. In the CWC meeting, both leaders of Congress argue on the merits and demerits of an alliance with AAP. Dikshit is against an alliance, has reportedly questioned Maken’s contribution when he was heading the Congress’ Delhi unit.
* BJP releases list of candidates for two parliamentary constituencies in Odisha. Mahameghabaham Aira Kharbela Swain to contest from Kandhamal, Prakash Mishra from Cuttack.
* A decision on whether Congress forms an alliance with AAP in Delhi is likely today at the CWC. Senior party leaders from Delhi attending the meeting.
* Actress-turned-politician Jaya Prada may join BJP. Sources say she could be given a ticket to contest from Rampur.
* CWC meet begins in New Delhi.
* Congress Working Committee meeting to take place in New Delhi to fine-tune manifesto and take stock of poll preparedness.
* Today is the last day for filing nominations.
Bureau Report
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