Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the BJP's Central Election Committee to finalize the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
• The BJP is employing a multi-layered selection process, including public feedback and technology, to choose candidates.
• The party aims to announce candidates for over 50% of the Lok Sabha seats before the election dates are announced.
• Alliance discussions are ongoing in Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, delaying candidate announcements in these states.
• The BJP's strategy includes putting psychological pressure on the opposition and attracting candidates from other parties.