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Reflecting on her three-decade-long service to Rae Bareli, Sonia hailed it as the "biggest asset" of her life and highlighted her family's enduring connection to the constituency, spanning a century.

The party’s confidence stems from it having has 13 out of 17 MLAs in the constituency, with five of them as ministers, three Central Parliamentary Secretaries and deputy speaker.

Some voters attribute the BJP to fulfilling the Ram Mandir promise, while others believe that development should be widespread across the district.

Seated outside his modest thatched-roof home, a 60-year-old dreams of a permanent homeland which gets dashed with the complexities of the CAA.

Despite speculations about the boycott, people in Kashmir voted in record numbers, with a 38% voter turnout in the fourth phase of the LS polls.

During the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, villages in Shajapur boycotted voting due to lack of development, citing absence of Narmada Project benefits and road connectivity. Villagers demand resolution of grievances before casting votes, highlighting issues of transportation and education access.

On Monday, leaders of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alleged substantial cash transfers purportedly aimed at purchasing votes in the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, anti-corruption advocate Anna Hazare expressed disapproval, in contrast to the MahaYuti's denial of the allegations, claiming it's a tactic to divert attention from the potential defeat of the opposition.

The Election Commission (EC) and government agencies are collaborating to increase voter turnout, which has been impacted by factors such as extreme heat.

The poll campaign picks up, three out of four Lok Sabha seats in HP– Hamirpur, Mandi and Kangra, to witness a battle of prestige with high-profile candidates in the fray.

The Telugu-speaking Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have always been known for dynastic politics. Political legacies run deep here, and like in the past, the upcoming elections in these states are a veritable showcase of family fiefdoms.

The absence of the Congress from the Indore Lok Sabha race has subdued the campaigning atmosphere, raising speculation on the potential impact of 'NOTA' on May 13. With the Congress urging voters to opt for 'NOTA' to signal discontent with the BJP, they have been organising torch rallies, meetings, and leveraging social media for discussions.

Pullivendula is one of the most keenly watched elections in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy is contesting to retain this seat that his family has held continuously since 1978.