Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are likely preparing to host a dinner for the NDA allies as we inch closer to counting day, but the Opposition have been kept busy with EVMs. Various leaders of Opposition parties are meeting the Election Commission to discuss the tallying of the VVPATs with the EVM alleging that the EVMs have been “compromised”.
Meanwhile, the stock market fell again right after the big rise that came after exit polls. And it’s not just the stock market, it seems Karnataka government is also on the verge of falling since the exit poll surveys gave a resounding victory to the NDA in the state.
Congress leader Roshan Baig has indicated that he would leave the party if the need arises and have also asked Muslims to side with the BJP. He also slammed the Congress-JD(U) alliance and said that the portfolios were “sold” and minorities were ignored.
But good news for Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh, as they have been given a clean chit in a disproportionate assets case against them for lack of evidence.
All this and more on this episode of Chunav Tracker with Sanjay Pugalia. Tune in!
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