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Finally 'ab ki baar, 400 paar' happened but in another country: Shashi Tharoor on UK poll results
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor comments on BJP's prediction of 'ab ki baar, 400 paar' as Labour Party in the UK secures a landslide victory. Congress gains support from two Independent MPs, strengthening their position in India. Labour's Keir Starmer becomes UK's new prime minister after winning 412 seats in the general election. Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives face a significant defeat with only 121 seats. The political landscape in both India and the UK experiences significant changes post-elections.
Joe Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
Like many people his age, Biden, 81, has long experienced instances in which he mangled a sentence, forgot a name or mixed up a few facts, even though he could be sharp and engaged most of the time. But in interviews, people in the room with him more recently said that the lapses seemed to be growing more frequent, more pronounced and more worrisome.
Who are the main players in the UK's upcoming national election?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the main opposition party, the left-of-center Labour, after 14 years in power under five different prime ministers. The Conservatives and Labour traditionally dominate British politics under the U.K.'s "first past the post" electoral system, which makes it difficult for smaller parties to win representation in Parliament.
First candidate drops out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
United Arab Emirates - A candidate in Iran's presidential election withdrew from the race late Wednesday, becoming the first to back out in order for hard-liners to coalesce around a unity candidate in the vote to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi.
EC to update voters' list in J-K, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana
The Election Commission has started preparations for upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, with electoral roll updates by July 1, 2024. The existing legislative assembly terms in the three states end by early 2025, requiring elections before then. Plans to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir are in progress.
YouGov survey predicts a complete Labour sweep in the upcoming UK elections
The survey by YouGov has predicted that the Labour party will completely sweep the upcoming British elections. Further, many sitting Ministers are expected to lose from their own territorial constituencies.
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What does Nigel Farage promise in his ‘contract’? Is it economically feasible?
The Reform UK Party promises to end all non-essential immigration and proposes steep cuts in personal income tax rates and other direct taxes. He is not expected to win the upcoming parliamentary elections in July.
Elections in J&K: EC's latest action shows assembly polls imminent in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir lections: The Election Commission has opened applications for 'common symbols' from unrecognised parties in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating imminent assembly polls. Recognised parties have reserved symbols, while unrecognised parties must apply. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar plans to hold assembly polls soon after the high voter turnout in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
In Modi's stronghold, voters chose jobs over new Hindu temple
India's grand Hindu temple opening, aimed at bolstering PM Modi's Hindu-first agenda ahead of elections, backfired as BJP lost key seats due to voter discontent over unemployment and inflation. Despite retaining power, BJP's reduced margin reflects public focus shifting from religious issues to economic concerns. The opposition Samajwadi Party capitalised on these grievances, signaling a potential shift in political priorities away from religious symbolism.
BJP's win in Thrissur, rise in vote share in other seats mark political shift in Kerala: Analysts
The BJP's notable success in Kerala during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, particularly in Thrissur, reflects a significant shift in the state's political landscape towards a tripolar scenario. Analysts attribute this change to evolving voter preferences, particularly among minority Christians and OBCs, signaling a transformation in Kerala's traditional political dynamics.
People who kept 'hisab-kitab' for Pakistan in the past queued up to vote this time: J&K Police chief
The Jammu and Kashmir administration and police have ensured a safe space for voters in the region during the recent Lok Sabha election, according to DGP Rashmi Ranjan Swain. This year's election saw a remarkable voter turnout, signaling a shift in the region's political landscape. The three Lok Sabha seats in the Valley, Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag-Rajouri, recorded their highest-ever voter turnouts in the last three decades.
Gorakhpur goes to polls: In Yogi's stronghold, actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan fights Bhojpuri actress Kajal Nishad
Over the past decade, particularly during the last seven years under the Yogi government, there has been a significant decrease in the crime rate, and the district has undergone a transformation with numerous development initiatives.
Both Congress and BJP fear 'bheetar ghaat' in Himachal
The fear of bheetar ghaat, or ambush, is a common denominator between the BJP and Congress battling for power in 'Dev bhumi' Himachal Pradesh. Six BJP loyalists, who are contesting by-polls on a BJP ticket, are apprehending a similar bheetar ghaat. BJP leaders feel sidelined and some voters feel "duped" for joining hands with BJP. In the Lok Sabha elections, BJP loyalists vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Congress supporters consider the Congress candidate's availability post-elections and the work done for their constituency.
UK General Elections 2024:Date, main contenders, seats, eligibility, postal ballot, proxy vote, more
The ruling Conservative Party will go to polls under the command of Rishi Sunak, who has been severely criticized by some of his party members. It will face the center-left Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer is considered to be in the strongest position.
BJP strongholds in Bengal's Jangal Mahal region to go to polls in sixth phase
The Jangal Mahal region, a stronghold of identity politics, braces for electoral battles as BJP-TMC rivalry intensifies. The penultimate phase of voting will decide the fate of eight Lok Sabha seats, marked by shifting alliances, family legacies, and socio-political tensions. Over 1.45 crore voters await their turn amidst tight security arrangements.
UK's July general election: Impact on India FTA, Indo-Pacific tilt
While political analysts and strategic experts have expressed confidence that very little should change on the bilateral relationship front whatever the outcome in either election, the very small window that was open for a deal being clinched by the Sunak-led Tory government has now been swept away in the election wave of both countries.
Many Chandni Chowk voters prefer national issues over local problems
Chandni Chowk, a trader and Muslim-dominated constituency in Delhi, faces numerous issues such as crumbling infrastructure, traffic congestion, and parking problems. However, many residents believe that national issues, such as pollution and crime, are more important for voters in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The constituency is among the 13 pollution hotspots of Delhi but is often overlooked in poll promises.
Lok Sabha Elections: Anil Ambani queues up to cast his vote in Mumbai, chats with fellow citizens
In Phase 5 of the elections, six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai, including Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South, and Mumbai South Central, are being contested. This phase sees 695 candidates vying for victory in 49 seats across eight states and union territories, marking it as the phase with the fewest total constituencies.
View: Get a juggler, talk up POK, just don’t let the voter get bored
You could blame politicians and say they need to improve their intellectual discourse, turn perhaps to the great speeches of Vajpayee, JP, Nehru (oops) and George Fernandes. However, I don't think it is the politicians' fault. They're looking for any trick in the book to entertain crowds. In the age of social media, the public has changed.
Lok Sabha polls: In bellwether Mumbai seat, mantri Piyush Goyal in ‘connect’ mode
Piyush Goyal manages diverse portfolios, engaging with voters in Mumbai's northern areas through the PM SVANidhi scheme. He addresses housing promises, rising fuel costs, negotiates with the EU, and oversees public welfare initiatives like establishing a mini-hospital in Gorai. Goyal's political journey in Mumbai North involves influential figures like Ram Naik, Urmila Matondkar, and BJP MLA Gopal Shetty.
West Bengal way ahead of others in voter enthusiasm
Several people, including three CISF personnel in charge of the security of Dilip Ghosh, BJP's Bardhaman-Durgapur candidate, and a Trinamool worker, were injured in Monteswar and Kalna Gate areas, respectively, of Purba Bardhaman district. Two vehicles carrying Ghosh's security personnel were also vandalised.
Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters
Unprecedented climate change disasters are impacting India, but political parties and voters are largely overlooking the issue during the elections. Only regional party DMK has concrete climate change plans. In contrast, Europe prioritizes climate action in elections. Indian voters are more focused on traditional issues like unemployment and inflation.
What Bengal thinks today
BJP’s campaign in the state seems to have stumbled. CAA hasn’t worked for the party. TMC, Congress & CPM are now rivals, not enemies
BJP targets winning 35 out of 42 LS seats in West Bengal: Jitendra Singh
The BJP leader said only those who have followed the 2019 general elections and the subsequent state assembly polls can sense on the ground the tremendous change that is being witnessed among the common masses in the state.
Money matters in Indian elections but it is no guarantee for victory
Research on electoral funding provides interesting insights into the role of personal wealth on electoral outcomes. Money becomes less important when there is a wave. An important aspect of Indian elections is that ruling parties face anti-incumbency. Incumbents, because of their position, have more resources and money. But they are routinely defeated.
"Last election of my life...": Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters
Reflecting on his life's journey, 77-year-old Congress veteran shared a personal story about moving to Raghogarh after his father's death and meeting a respected local merchant, Kasturchand Kathari. Kathari's advice, summarized in 12 Hindi lines, emphasized life goals like earning, saving for jewelry and a house, and making a name for oneself.
The Kangana campaign: Visiting temples, obliging selfie requests, jabbing rivals
Videos of Ranaut, who hails from Mandi, dancing with local women and sweeping temple premises during her campaign have gone viral. To forge an instant connect, she often interacts with her prospective voters in their dialects and emphasises that she a daughter of Mandi.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11 alternative documents you can use to cast your vote without Voter ID card
Voting in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter ID is an important document as it verifies the identity and details of the holder. One must verify name is on the Election Commission of India's official voter list before taking part in the voting process (ECI). Here is a look at how to cast your vote with a Voter ID card.
Lok Sabha elections: Severe heat wave predicted in many states during second phase of polling
Voters endure searing heat in Lok Sabha elections as IMD warns of heatwave in multiple states. Relief may come with winds, rain. Urban areas face warm nights. La Nina could impact rainfall for agricultural needs.
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