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May 16, 2024

Calling it a battle of ideologies, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated his allegation that the BJP would attempt to change the Constitution and the provisions of reservation also if given another term at the Centre. He promised 10 kg free ration if they come to power. Currently, the BJP is giving 5-kg.

- NAMITA BAJPAI

The Congress chief was addressing a joint press conference with ally SP chief, Akhilesh Yadav here on Wednesday. The SP chief claimed that INDIA Bloc would win 79 of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh and that the BJP was already out of the race after four-phase voting as they had just sold false dreams to the people of the country.

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