COUNTING UNDERWAY
Assembly Bypolls Results 2024: Vote counting underway for 13 seats across 7 states
Vote counting for 13 seats in 7 states begins. By-elections on July 10 in Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Key constituencies: Raiganj, Jalandhar West, Amarwara. Main contenders: BJP, Congress, TMC, DMK. Voter turnout 63%-75% in Himachal. Violence in Uttarakhand. Kamlesh Thakur in Dehra.
Punjab bypoll: Counting of votes for Jalandhar West assembly seat underway
Counting of votes for the Jalandhar West assembly bypoll in Punjab began on Saturday. Polling took place on Wednesday, recording a voter turnout of 54.98 per cent, a notable decrease from the 67 per cent turnout in the 2022 state elections. Votes are being tallied at a centre located at Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. As per officials, the process commenced at 8 am.
We are in NDA, we will remain in NDA: JD(U) leader K C Tyagi
Amid speculations over Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)'s next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi confirmed that JD(U) is firmly in the NDA alliance, dismissing rumors of a potential shift back to the INDIA bloc.
Election trends show moral defeat for Modi: Congress
Exit polls on Saturday indicated that Prime Minister Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive term in office. The predictions suggest that the BJP-led NDA is set to achieve a substantial majority in the Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X to criticize the exit polls. "The exit polls have been completely exposed for what they were -- 'a total sham,'" he stated.
Strict instructions passed to ensure full transparency in counting process: Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said strict instructions have been given to all chief electoral officers, district magistrates, observers and superintendents of police to ensure transparency in the counting process according to rules.
INDIA bloc leaders meet to discuss strategy for counting of votes, TMC and PDP skip
Senior leaders of the INDIA bloc convened a strategy meeting for vote counting on June 4. Notable absentees included TMC and PDP members. Congress, SP, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, JMM, AAP, RJD, Shiv Sena, and NCP leaders discussed preparations as the final phase of polling unfolded.
INDIA leaders meet as countdown to results begin; Kharge says grouping to get 295+ seats
Leaders of various INDIA bloc parties met to review opposition's readiness for the June 4 Lok Sabha elections vote count, aiming for over 295 seats to form the next government.
Longest-streak ever! Fear gauge VIX rises for 11th day on election concerns
The so-called fear gauge has jumped as much as 88% from a low in April amid speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party may win fewer seats than initially expected.
Repolling underway in four assembly seats in Arunachal
Repolling in Arunachal Pradesh's eight polling stations under strict security measures following violence and EVM damage during recent elections, with Election Commission overseeing the process. The voting period is from 6 AM to 2 PM.
Pakistan elections: With no clear winner as counting nears end, Political parties begin 'Wheeling and dealing'
The ongoing vote counting in Pakistan has yet to produce a clear winner, prompting major political parties to hold meetings with the aim of forming governments at the federal and provincial levels. Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has tasked his brother Shehbaz Sharif with reaching out to parties like the PPP and MQM-P to form an alliance.
Pakistan Elections: Shehbaz Sharif secures victory with 63,953 votes from Lahore as counting underway
Shehbaz Sharif, the President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former Prime Minister of the country, has won seats in both the National and Provincial Assemblies in Lahore, as reported by Pakistan-based ARY News on Friday, citing the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Pak election commissioner 'disappeared': Viral post adds to poll intrigue amid counting of votes
On Thursday, despite assurances from Pakistan's caretaker government, the credibility of the country's most expensive general elections was called into question with the suspension of cellular networks, restricting the movements of voters, terrorist attacks, and curbing media coverage, The News International reported on Friday.
‘The Night Agent’ Season 2: This is what we know about release date, cast, plot and episodes’ count
Netflix has confirmed Season 2 of "The Night Agent" is in production, set to debut in 2024 with 10 episodes. The spy thriller's success leads to renewed anticipation for further adventures.
Apple Cider Vinegar: See Netflix drama’s plot, cast, episode count and more
"Apple Cider Vinegar" unfolds during the emergence of social media, tracking the journey of two young women battling life-threatening illnesses through wellness. The series explores their influence on growing online communities, adding a twist to reality.
EC suspends Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar hours after he meets state Congress chief Anumula Revanth Reddy amid vote counting
They said the DGP, along with state police nodal officer Sanjay Jain and nodal officer (expenditure) Mahesh Bhagwat, met Anumula Revanth Reddy, the state Congress president and a candidate, with a bouquet of flowers at his residence in Hyderabad amid the counting of votes.
Voting underway for bypolls to two assembly seats in Tripura
By-elections are taking place in Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly seats in Tripura's Sepahijala district. Heavy security presence is reported at the polling booths, with voting scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Boxanagar, BJP's Tafajjal Hussain is contesting against CPI(M) nominee Mizan Hussain, while in Dhanpur, BJP's Bindu Debnath is up against CPI(M)'s Kaushik Debnath. The Boxanagar seat was vacated due to the death of CPI(M) MLA Samsul Haque, while the Dhanpur seat was vacated by Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik's resignation. The results will be announced on September 8.
West Bengal panchayat polls: Counting underway; TMC leads in 2,229 seats, BJP ahead in 664 seats
Early trends indicate that the Trinamool Congress is leading in over 2,229 gram panchayat seats in West Bengal while the BJP is ahead in 664 seats, State Election Commission officials said on Tuesday. The CPI(M) is currently leading in over 460 gram panchayat seats followed by its ally Congress in 168, they said.
Bihar municipal polls: Counting of votes for 805 posts underway
Altogether 4, 431 candidates, including 2,234 women aspirants, are in the fray for the Bihar Nagar Nikay elections. Nine of them have already been declared elected unopposed. Elections to the 31 civic bodies were held on June 9. The polling took place in Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Vaishali, Nalanda, Nawada, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, West Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Munger, Lakhisarai, Saharsa, Jamui and Banka districts.
Maharashtra: Counting of votes underway for Kasba, Chinchwad Assembly bypolls
The Kasba bypoll counting was being held at the Food Corporation of India warehouse in Koregaon Park, while that for Chinchwad Assembly seat was underway at Shankarao Gawade Kamgar Bhavan in Thergaon, the official said. There would be 20 counting rounds for the Kasba seat and 37 rounds for the Chinchwad seat. Heavy police security has been deployed at the counting centres.
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