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Day In Pics: March 17, 2024

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Day In Pics: March 17, 2024
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Tushar Gandhi during the party's 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra', in Mumbai.

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Model Code of Conduct enforced
Model Code of Conduct enforced Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
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A covered political banner outside AAP office after the Model Code of Conduct was enforced following the announcement of the schedule of Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi. Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and results will be announced on June 4.

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Saira Shah Halim campaigns for Lok Sabha polls
Saira Shah Halim campaigns for Lok Sabha polls Photo: PTI
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CPI(M) candidate from South Kolkata constituency Saira Shah Halim during her election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, in Kolkata.

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BJP campaign for Lok Sabha polls
BJP campaign for Lok Sabha polls Photo: PTI
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A worker paints BJP's symbol on a wall in preparation of campaigns for the upcoming General Elections 2024, in Murshidabad district.

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Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI
Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI Photo: PTI
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Models walk the ramp showcasing creations of fashion designers Shantnu and Nikhil during the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, in Mumbai.

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Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI
Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI Photo: PTI
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Actor Triptii Dimri with fashion designers Shantnu and Nikhil during the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, in Mumbai.

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Voter awareness marathon in Bengaluru
Voter awareness marathon in Bengaluru Photo: PTI
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People take part in 'Vote-a-thon', a marathon organised to raise voter awareness ahead of General Elections 2024, in Bengaluru.

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Congress leaders at Mahatma Gandhis home in Mumbai
Congress leaders at Mahatma Gandhi''s home in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Mani Bhavan, the home of Mahatma Gandhi, in Mumbai.

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Congress Nyay Sankalp Padyatra in Mumbai
Congress'' Nyay Sankalp Padyatra in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Tushar Gandhi during the party's 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra', in Mumbai.

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Congress leaders at Mahatma Gandhis home in Mumbai
Congress leaders at Mahatma Gandhi''s home in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, in Mumbai.

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Congress Nyay Sankalp Padyatra in Mumbai
Congress'' Nyay Sankalp Padyatra in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Tushar Gandhi during the party's 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra', in Mumbai.

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Congress Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai
Congress'' Nyay Sankalp Sabha in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others during the party's 'Nyay Sankalp Sabha', in Mumbai.

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat felicitates RSS 'Sarkaryavah' (general secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale after the latter was re-elected for the post by their Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, in Nagpur.

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V.J. Chandran joins BJP in Puducherry
V.J. Chandran joins BJP in Puducherry Photo: PTI
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Former Puducherry inspector general of police (IGP) V.J. Chandran joins Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of BJP Puducherry President S. Selvaganabathy, in Puducherry.

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Religious procession in Patna
Religious procession in Patna Photp: PTI
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Devotees participate in 'Shree Shyam Falgun Holy Dhwaja Nishan Shobha Yatra', in Patna.

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Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi at August Kranti Maidan
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi at August Kranti Maidan Photo: PTI
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and others at August Kranti Maidan after paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti Stambh, in Mumbai.

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Flag march in Bhopal
Flag march in Bhopal Photo: PTI
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Police personnel conduct a flag march after the Model Code of Conduct was enforced following the announcement of the schedule of Lok Sabha elections, in Bhopal.

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Jairam Ramesh addresses press
Jairam Ramesh addresses press Photo: PTI
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi.

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RSS Dattatreya Hosabale addresses press in Nagpur
RSS Dattatreya Hosabale addresses press in Nagpur Photo: PTI
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarkaryawah (General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale with Akhil Bhartiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar addresses a press conference on the concluding day of Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha, in Nagpur.

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Rajendra Singh Bhandari joins BJP
Rajendra Singh Bhandari joins BJP Photo: PTI
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Former Congress leader Rajendra Singh Bhandari joins Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in New Delhi.

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Ranjith Reddy joins Congress
Ranjith Reddy joins Congress Photo: PTI
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Former Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader Ranjith Reddy joins Congress party in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and AICC Telangana in-charge Deepadas Munshi, in Hyderabad

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PETA gifts mechanical elephant to Kochi temple
PETA gifts mechanical elephant to Kochi temple Photo: PTI
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‘Nadayiruthal’ of Mahadevan, a realistic mechanical elephant, gifted to Kochi’s Thrikkayil Mahadeva temple by PETA India, in Kochi. Mahadevan is a gift from PETA India and actor Priyamani to Thrikkayil Mahadeva temple in honour of the temple’s commitment to never hiring or keeping real elephants.

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Savera Run in Delhi
Savera Run in Delhi Photo: PTI
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Participants during the 'Savera Run for Good 2.0' at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

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Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai
Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai Photo: PTI
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British singer Ed Sheeran and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh perform at a concert, in Mumbai.

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Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai
Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai Photo:PTI
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British singer Ed Sheeran performs at a concert, in Mumbai.

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Formula 4 race in Srinagar
Formula 4 race in Srinagar Photo: PTI/S Irfan
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Participants at the Formula-4 Indian Racing Festival 2024 near the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

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Formula 4 race in Srinagar
Formula 4 race in Srinagar Photo: PTI/S Irfan
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A participant during the Formula-4 Indian Racing Festival 2024 near the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

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Amritpal Singhs supporters protest in Amritsar
Amritpal Singh''s supporters protest in Amritsar Photo: PTI
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Supporters of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh stage a protest demanding his transfer from Assam'a Dibrugarh Jail to Punjab Jail, in Amritsar.

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I-League 2023-24 football match in Srinagar
I-League 2023-24 football match in Srinagar Photo: PTI
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Players of Delhi Football Club (in blue) and Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) in action during their I-League 2023-24 football match, in Srinagar.

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Basant Utsav celebrations in Kolkata
Basant Utsav celebrations in Kolkata Photo: PTI
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Young women play Holi with colours ahead of Basant Utsav festival, at Maidan area in Kolkata.