BJP SOUTH INDIA ELECTION
Assembly by-elections: 10-2 win to deter defections, boost opposition confidence
The INDIA bloc's 10-2 by-elections success, highlighted by defections, saw an independent win. BJP suffered losses in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, with Congress gaining strength. Mallikarjun Kharge critiqued BJP. AITC, led by Mamata Banerjee, retained key seats. Aam Aadmi Party won Jalandhar West, while DMK retained Vikravandi. Kumari Selja praised the trend as Congress secured Dehra through Kamlesh Thakur.
Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav Thackeray, says NDA govt may not last
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed doubts about the stability of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre during her visit to Mumbai. She met with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and planned to meet NCP president Sharad Pawar, highlighting her engagements with key opposition figures. Banerjee, alongside Thackeray, emphasized uncertainties about the government's future, suggesting it may not complete its term. This meeting marks a significant interaction between Banerjee and Thackeray since the Lok Sabha elections, underscoring their alliance within the Opposition's INDIA grouping.
Newly elected MP Ramvir Bidhuri requests BJP chief to relieve him of LoP post in Delhi assembly
BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, elected to Lok Sabha, requested BJP president J P Nadda to relieve him as leader of opposition in Delhi assembly. Bidhuri won in South Delhi parliamentary constituency. Bidhuri will resign from assembly membership on June 18 to comply with rules stating he must resign from either assembly or Lok Sabha within 14 days of notification. BJP's Delhi assembly representation will decrease to seven after his resignation. New Leader of Opposition in the Assembly is yet to be announced.
Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Sena vs Sena: How BJP's 'Maha Shock' will affect Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra?
In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena secured seven out of the 15 contested seats, including Thane, but lost two constituencies in Mumbai to its rival Shiv Sena (UBT). Notably, Shiv Sena directly contested with its rival in 13 seats, winning six of them. Looking forward, all eyes will be on the crucial assembly polls later this year.
Lok Sabha polls: North-West Delhi seat records highest number of NOTA votes in city
In the Lok Sabha elections, the North-West Delhi constituency recorded the highest number of 'None of the Above' (NOTA) votes at 8,984. The NOTA option in the electronic voting machine (EVM) was incorporated following a Supreme Court verdict in 2013.
Congress party's electoral performance signals revival
The Congress is back in the sun after reclaiming key territories in the north. The results come as a political morale booster, cementing GOP’s pivotal role in anti-BJP national politics
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: National Capital to vote on May 25. Here are candidates and their seats
As the scorching heatwave persists, the nation's capital gears up for the electoral showdown on Saturday, May 25th, following an unprecedented two-month-long campaign period. The BJP and its partners in the INDIA bloc find themselves in a head-to-head battle across all seven Lok Sabha constituencies. A staggering 1.52 crore voters, comprising 82 lakh males, 69 lakh females, and 1,228 individuals identifying as the third gender, are set to exercise their franchise at over 13,000 polling booths spread across 2,627 locations within the seven constituencies.
Bangalore Election Result 2024: Tejasvi Surya, Sowmya Reddy, Shobha Karandlaje, who is winning Lok Sabha seat?
In the April 26 Lok Sabha elections, voter turnout was significant across Bangalore’s constituencies: South (53.17%), Central (54.06%), North (54.45%), and Rural (68.30%). The elections featured intense races, with BJP incumbents aiming to retain their seats and Congress candidates seeking to reclaim influence, focusing on infrastructure, development, and representation in Karnataka's key political battlegrounds.
Delhi Lok Sabha election result 2024: Bansuri Swaraj vs Manoj Tiwari vs Kanhaiya Kumar, who is winning?
Delhi witnessed a high-voltage electoral battle in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 with key contests like Praveen Khandelwal vs Congress' JP Agarwal and Kanhaiya Kumar vs Manoj Tiwari.
Kolkata North, Kolkata South West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Sudip Bandyopadhyay vs Tapas Roy & Mala Roy vs Saira Shah Halim, who are winning?
Sudip Bandyopadhyay, 75, representing the Trinamool Congress, faces internal strife within his party despite holding the Kolkata North seat since 2009. The departure of long-time loyalist Tapas Roy to the BJP highlighted tensions within the party. In Kolkata North, Bandyopadhyay secured victory in 2019 with a significant margin. Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency witnessed notable candidates from major political factions in the recent elections.
How 2024 Lok Sabha election is more about "todega toh Modi hi" than "aayega toh Modi hi"
If exit poll predictions hold true, the Modi-led BJP is poised to extend its influence from the north to the southern tip of India, marking a new era of BJP dominance across India's political landscape. Despite whispers of anti-incumbency and an 'united' opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the verge of becoming only the second PM to secure three consecutive terms after India's first PM Jawahar Lal Nehru.
Exit polls see Modi hattrick: Predict NDA victory with stellar show in South & East; opposition left far behind
Exit polls on Saturday evening predicted a landslide victory for the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the general election, potentially exceeding its 2019 performance. Some polls projected the NDA could reach around 400 seats, a key target for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Lok Sabha, with 545 members, concluded its election held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.
BJP will get more LS seats from Tamil Nadu than exit polls prediction: Tamilisai Soundararajan
"Results are on June 4. Exit polls have revealed that PM Modi will be the Prime Minister for the third time. In Tamil Nadu, we (BJP) will be getting more seats than the predictions...' Dravidian model' is a failed model. We are very happy that BJP is making a mark in Tamil Nadu politics," Tamilisai Soundararajan told ANI.
Arunachal assembly election: BJP candidates win from Borduria-Bogapani, Changlang South seats
BJP candidate Hamjong Tangha won the Changlang South seat by defeating his nearest rival Timpu Ngemu of National People's Party by a margin of 1,482 votes, according to the Election Commission of India.
Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 7 to decide TMC's dominance
In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin.
Kolkata South: TMC looks to extend dominance in its electoral stronghold
Mamata Banerjee initially held this seat for 33 years, and after she stepped down in 2011 to contest as an MLA and subsequently became the Chief Minister, her party colleagues have continued to maintain dominance in this constituency.
Water shortage, poor drainage, traffic jams pressing issues in South Delhi
With voting on May 25 for the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat, residents share the issues they face. The region faces water scarcity, traffic congestion, and inadequate drainage. Residents prioritised basic amenities over political issues like the chronic water crisis and infrastructural challenges. Candidates like Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Sahi Ram Pehalwan promise solutions, focusing on healthcare, education, and sports facilities in the region.
Lok Sabha Elections: In India's political landscape, tensions among states are most dangerous divide
India's weeks-long election is reaching its conclusion as the remaining 164 of 543 constituencies in the lower house of parliament vote by June 1. The focus has been on religious and caste divides, but tensions between Indian states are prominent. Regional parties are leading opposition to the BJP, with concerns of power imbalances and federalism threats. The next government faces challenges in managing growing regional tensions and maintaining national unity. The BJP's dominance and regional alliances will shape India's political landscape in the coming years.
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