Modi in Udhampur, Rahul and Stalin Unite in Coimbatore, and Eshwarappa's Rebel Move

The political arena heats up as the BJP gears up for the Lok Sabha polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address a rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah focuses on Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend an INDIA bloc rally in Coimbatore.

Modi's rally, in support of BJP's candidate and Union minister Jitendra Singh, prompts heightened security measures, including a ban on drone flights. Singh vies for re-election from Udhampur's Lok Sabha seat.

Meanwhile, Shah's itinerary includes campaigning for Sivaganga candidate T Dhevanathan Yadav in Karaikudi. He'll also visit temples in Thirumayam and Madurai during his Tamil Nadu tour.

In Coimbatore, an INDIA bloc rally sees Rahul Gandhi and M.K. Stalin advocating support for opposition candidates. Coimbatore, a crucial battleground, witnesses BJP's K Annamalai facing off against AIADMK and DMK contenders.

In Karnataka, former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa, a BJP rebel, stands firm in filing his nomination for the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat. Despite attempts at reconciliation from the BJP's top brass, Eshwarappa remains determined in his defiance.

Stay tuned for more updates as the political landscape unfolds in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.