Important national events to look for today

As election campaigns brew up, BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda will hold public rallies in West Bengal to woo voters for NDA candidates. Here is a heads-up of the important national events to look for today.

1. BJP President to address public meetings in West Bengal

BJP President to address public meetings in West Bengal

Jagat Prakash Nadda, President of BJP is scheduled to address three public rallies in West Bengal. Rally 1- Sreerampur at 11:30 am, Rally 2- Tollygunge at 1 pm and Rally 3- Chinsurah at 2:45 pm.

2. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to arrive in India

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to arrive in India

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in New Delhi on Monday on a two-day visit to India to review preparations for the pending India-Russia annual summit. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the visit will be a unique opportunity to discuss bilateral issues.

3. Farmers to protest outside FCI offices across India

Farmers pan India to protest outside FCI offices

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has given a clarion call to farmers to hold protests in front of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) offices throughout the nation. The day is also being marked as 'FCI Bachao Divas'.

4. Tributes will be paid to martyred soldiers in Bastar

Tributes will be paid to martyred soldiers in Bastar

22 soldiers have been martyred in the Bijapur encounter. While 31 soldiers are injured. The injured are being treated in Raipur and Bijapur. Tributes will be paid to martyred soldiers on April 5 in Bastar.