Known for its silk weaving industry, Murshidabad is witnessing the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, along with three other Parliamentary constituencies in the state— Jangipur, Malda Uttar and Malda Dakshin.

"Your one vote in this election will elevate India to the third-largest economy, augment earnings, bolster youth employment, and fortify the nation," Modi proclaimed. Drawing a sharp dichotomy between the BJP's development-centric agenda and the purported divisive politics of the opposition, PM Modi cautioned against the perils of electoral polarization.

Gujarat's Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, took a significant step in the democratic process by casting his vote during the Lok Sabha elections at a polling station situated in Ahmedabad. This act, symbolic of civic duty and democratic engagement, underscores the importance of political participation at all levels of governance.

The BJP has nominated Bijuli Kalita Medhi after replacing its sitting MP Queen Oja, while the Congress has put forth Mira Borthakur Goswami.

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Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray.

Against the backdrop of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) discourse, the division of minority votes between the Left-Congress alliance and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) sets the stage for a narrative-driven showdown.