Election heat: major rallies, promises, and key issues

Mega rally draws record crowd

Leaders addressed unemployment and inflation in back-to-back speeches.

Rural belts want crop-price assurances ahead of the voting schedule.

College towns highlight internship schemes and manufacturing pledges.

Cash transfers and safety initiatives feature prominently in party pitches.

Campaigns micro-target voters with short videos and regional influencers.

Authorities warn against hate speech and unverified survey leaks.