On the 18th of April, 11 states and 1 union territory of India started the second phase of their Lok Sabha elections.
The general elections are like a lifeline for political parties across India, from national parties to regional parties, every leader is on their toes and campaigned extensively to win the Lok Sabha elections.
The two major national parties contesting the Lok Sabha elections to form the next Government of India (GoI) are the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP.)
To strengthen their appeal, the INC launched a new plan, the Nyay scheme, to attract voters, especially the poor people living in rural areas.
Rahul Gandhi, the President of the INC, appealed to the voters to vote for ‘Nyay’ (justice,) which is represented by the INC.
When you vote today, remember that you vote for Nyay.
Nyay for our unemployed youth; for our struggling farmers; for the small traders whose businesses were destroyed by Demonetisation; for those who were persecuted because of their caste or religion. #VoteNyayVoteCongress pic.twitter.com/VvEZPPX5b8
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 18, 2019
According to the Nyay scheme, which is one of the promises the INC mentioned in their manifesto, people living Below Poverty Line (BPL) will get an amount of Rs. 72,000 per annum.
The scheme was basically launched to decrease poverty in India.
The scheme also promises employment and loans to farmers for agriculture.
On the other hand, the BJP is fighting to strengthen the democracy and urged the populace to vote for a free and democratic country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the citizens to vote for his Party and help the Party form the Government of India once again.
Dear Citizens of India,
Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise.
I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote!
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2019
The Lok Sabha elections are being held in 7 phases, scheduled on the 11th of April, 18th of April, 23rd of April, 29th of April, 6th of May, 12th of May and the 19th of May 2019.
On the 11th of April, approximately 20 states polled in the first phase, whereas polling for the 2nd phase of the Lok Sabha elections is currently underway.
On the 23rd of May, the Lok Sabha elections results will decide whether it will be the INC or the BJP which will mark its victory and form the GoI.
Stay tuned for further updates about the Lok Sabha elections.
