Lok Sabha elections updates: Pragya Thakur apologises on her 'Godse is patriot' remark

The focus has shifted to the final phase, in which voting will happen in 59 constituencies across 7 states and a UT. Stay with TOI for all the updates from the campaign trails, and lot more:

11:33 (IST) May 16

Soon after I heard about the incident (Alwar gang rape) I spoke to Ashok Gehlot Ji. This is not a political issue for me. I met the victim's family and they have sought justice which will be done. Action will be taken against culprits: Rahul Gandhi

10:04 (IST) May 16

Election Commission has banned campaigning in West Bengal, but from 10 pm today just because PM has two rallies in the day. If they had to ban then why not from today morning? This is unfair and EC is acting under pressure: Mayawati

10:03 (IST) May 16

It is clear that PM Modi, Amit Shah and their leaders are targeting Mamata Banerjee, its planned targeting. This is a very dangerous and unjust trend and one which doesn't suit the PM of the country: Mayawati

08:37 (IST) May 16

Mayawati: Will make a better PM, Modi ‘unfit’ for top job

Making a claim for PM’s post for the first time, BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday said she was a “fit” candidate when it came to matters pertaining to welfare of people and the country while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “unfit” for the top post. Read more

08:34 (IST) May 16

Deol vs Jakhar: Victory in Gurdaspur battle could come via Kartarpur corridor

The road to Lok Sabha success in Punjab could very well go through the Kartarpur corridor but predicting the winner can still be tricky because the credit for opening the path to this holiest of Sikh shrines in Pakistan, alomost 5km from the border, is hotly contested. Read more

08:33 (IST) May 16

‘UP alliance will implode before May 23, likely to result in SP-BSP clashes’

In an interview to TOI, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the SP-BSP bonhomie won’t last till May 23 result day. He said their cadres will attack each other and his administration was gearing up to tackle this violence. Read more

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08:27 (IST) May 16

BJP president Amit Shah's campaign schedule for today

08:09 (IST) May 16

PM Modi's campaign schedule for today

08:07 (IST) May 16

Actor Anupam Kher campaigns for wife and BJP candidate Kirron Kher in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Actor Anupam Kher campaigns for wife and BJP candidate Kirron Kher in Shivalik Park,Manimajra.… https://t.co/gyu0o2zgu2
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