Prime Minister Narendra Modi countered the opposition's "no family" jibe, declaring that 140 crore Indians are "my family." Responding to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's remarks, Modi emphasized commitment to the nation and serving its people. Addressing a rally in Telangana, he stated, "Mera Bharat, mera parivaar (my India is my family)." BJP leaders, including J P Nadda and Rajnath Singh, echoed "Modi Ka Parivar" on social media. Modi criticized dynasty parties, accusing them of "jhoot and loot" (lies and loot). He highlighted developmental initiatives, discussing an action plan for a developed India.

Arjun Modhwadia, a senior Congress leader, resigned, blaming party leaders for snubbing a Ram Mandir event invite. The Gujarat MLA accused Rahul Gandhi of causing disturbances in Assam. Speculation is rife about his potential shift to the BJP. In a letter to Mallikarjun Kharge, Modhwadia expressed dissent over Congress declining the Ayodhya event invite, stating it hurt Hindu sentiments. The resignation adds to a series of high-profile exits ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Reports suggest Modhwadia may join the BJP soon. The move could impact Congress, emphasizing internal rifts and strategic shifts.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy extends an olive branch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as "big brother" and advocating for Telangana's development through the Gujarat model. Reddy emphasizes cooperation with the central government and requests support for Telangana's metro rail project. PM Modi, currently touring Telangana ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, inaugurates over 30 development projects in Adilabad, worth Rs 56,000 crore. Reddy's call for collaboration aligns with PM Modi's vision for a five trillion-dollar economy, highlighting Hyderabad and Telangana's role in national development.        

Former Union Health Minister and BJP leader Harsh Vardhan announces his departure from politics after being left out of the party's Lok Sabha candidate list. Vardhan, citing a "glorious electoral career" spanning over three decades, expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party workers. The 69-year-old leader plans to return to the medical profession, emphasizing commitments and aspirations. His exclusion comes amidst a major reshuffle in Delhi, with four sitting MPs dropped in favor of new faces in the BJP's initial candidate announcement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Gwalior, Rahul Gandhi asserts India's unemployment rate is double Pakistan's at 23%, blaming PM Modi for policies affecting small businesses. He alleges demonetization and GST implementation led to widespread joblessness, surpassing levels in the last 40 years. Gandhi, addressing economic disparity and mistreatment of farmers, emphasizes the need for justice ('nyay'). The Congress leader's remarks come as the yatra briefly pauses in Gwalior before his attendance at the INDIA bloc's rally in Patna.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a day-long session with his Council of Ministers to strategize for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Advising restraint, he urged ministers to steer clear of controversial remarks and stay vigilant against deepfake attempts. The meeting, focusing on "Viksit Bharat: 2047" vision and a five-year action plan, saw input from leaders like Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri, Kiran Rijiju, Arjun Meghwal, and Piyush Goyal. A 100-day agenda for post-election steps was discussed, drawing from over 2,700 meetings and the input of more than 20 lakh youths. The emphasis remains on policy communication and avoiding controversies.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "king of lies" at RJD's rally in Patna. Kharge urged Tejashwi Yadav to refrain from reuniting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing Kumar of betrayal. Kharge highlighted unfulfilled promises by PM Modi and emphasized Tejashwi Yadav's commitment to job creation. Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav cautioned against Nitish Kumar's unpredictability, suggesting the state government "get its insurance done." Nitish Kumar's political maneuvers have sparked skepticism, with Kharge stressing the importance of opposing BJP's fear tactics and preserving democracy.  

In a move to bolster BJP's funds before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contributed Rs 2,000 to the party's 'party fund' and called on citizens to join the 'Donation for Nation Building' initiative. The campaign, launched by BJP president JP Nadda, aims to support PM Modi's vision of building a stronger India. With BJP's funding witnessing a significant increase, political donations remain tax-exempt under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging his decisions like demonetization and GST have devastated small businesses, leading to higher unemployment. Speaking during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi asserted that India now has more joblessness than Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan combined. He also accused the Centre of favoring the affluent with Indian Railways policies, claiming the poor are excluded from "elite trains." Gandhi's remarks come amidst his ongoing yatra and ahead of his participation in the opposition's INDIA bloc rally in Patna.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announces its initial list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to run for a third term from Varanasi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will contest from Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The list, drawn from 16 states, features 34 union ministers and state ministers, emphasizing caste diversity. BJP aims to secure 370 seats independently, eyeing a total of 400 with allies. Notably, candidates are announced well ahead of the election schedule, allowing ample time for campaigning. Two sitting MPs, Gautam Gambhir and Jayant Sinha, opt out.