In Odisha's Gunupur, 3 Relatives Are Contesting From 3 Different Parties

The Gunupur Assembly seat in Odisha's Rayagada district which will go to the polls on May 13 is witnessing a fight between three relatives contesting on three different party tickets.

Even as Uttar Pradesh gears up for the third phase of polling on May 7, the 10 constituencies will witness the culmination of a high-pitched campaign on Sunday evening.

Politically, the Congres's move has provided ammunition to the BJP to target the Gandhi family and the Congress.

As Lok Sabha elections enter a crucial stage with phase 3 voting on Tuesday, two lawyers in Uttar Pradesh have placed a bet of Rs two lakhs on candidates of their favourite parties.

Bengal is one of the very few states where the BJP is putting up a fierce fight against a strong regional party, the Trinamool Congress, Sanjay Singh of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies said.

Devendra Nath Mahato accused the Congress, JMM, and BJP of misusing power to detain him, vowing to win the election despite opposition.