Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi to address 4 rallies in Karnataka today to strengthen BJP's vote base
Top Events of the Day: PM Modi back-to-back rallies in Karnataka; IMD heatwave alert, IPL 2024 match and more PM Modi's complete schedule here: Belagavi: Modi will start his day by addressing a public meeting at 10 a.m. Sirsi, Uttara Kannada: He will then travel to Sirsi to speak at another public meeting at noon. Davanagere: Modi's final event will be an election rally in Davanagere, beginning at 2 p.m.
Ballari: PM Modi will address a public meeting at 4 p.m. On Friday, voting took place in 14 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. The remaining 14 seats, which are set for elections on May 7, include Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikkodi, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Ballari, Koppal, Raichur, Shimoga, and Uttara Kannada.
Also Read: Lok Sabha polls 2024 LIVE updates: PM Modi to address four mega rallies in North Karnataka today The BJP has consistently excelled in the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, which is the only southern state where the BJP has maintained a strong presence. In the 2019 elections, the BJP achieved a sweeping victory, winning 25 out of 28 seats. The Congress party, which won just one seat in the 2019 elections, is now tasked with maintaining its foothold while the BJP aims to replicate its past success.
Given this context, the upcoming elections pose a significant challenge for both parties. In Karnataka, the Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities hold significant political influence. If these two groups unite, they have the potential to bring about substantial changes in the state's political landscape.
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