Campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections is officially over as 97 constituencies across 12 States and a Union Territory prepare to vote on 18 April, Thursday.
The campaigning in Tamil Nadu ended on a bitter note with IT raids being conducted at residences of members of opposition parties. Coordinated raids have also been conducted by the IT department at premises owned by people allegedly linked to JD(S) in certain districts of Bangalore. Is this a case of the Opposition being targeted?
Who are the big shots contesting in this phase, and what are the key constituencies to watch out for?
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