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Parliament should pass law on reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress
The Congress Party called for a law enabling reservation quotas to exceed the 50% cap, aligning with JD(U)'s demand to include Bihar's increased quotas in the Constitution's 9th Schedule. This follows a Patna High Court ruling striking down Bihar's attempt to raise quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs to 65%.
Modi 3.0 sworn-in: A 'sabka sath' union council of ministers
The new team has 27 from Other Backward Classes, 10 from Scheduled Castes and five each from Scheduled Castes and minority communities. There is no Muslim representation in the Union Council of Ministers. In the new political scenario, BJP allies have received 11 ministerial berths.
Over 90 per cent candidates in Delhi lose security deposits
In the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, 148 out of 162 candidates (91%) lost their security deposits, according to the Election Commission. This means they failed to secure at least one-sixth (16.67%) of the total polled votes, which is required to retain the deposit. The ruling AAP in Delhi, in alliance with the Congress, contested with a four-three formula but failed to win any seats as the BJP swept all seven seats. The BSP, contesting on all seven seats, remained in third place, with candidates unable to cross 20,000 votes, except for the winners and runners-up. An Independent candidate from Chandani Chowk received the lowest number of votes, just 140.
Meerut Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Arun Govil vs Sunita Verma, who is winning?
Exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections indicate a likely victory for BJP's Arun Govil in the Meerut constituency. Govil, known for his role as Lord Ram in the Ramayan TV series, faces competition from SP's Sunita Verma and BSP's Devvrat Tyagi. The BJP is projected to secure a majority in Western Uttar Pradesh, with significant wins in key constituencies, reflecting the party's strong foothold in the region.
Patna Sahib Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Who is winning Ravi Shankar Prasad or Anshul Avijit? Check details here
Patna Sahib, one of the 40 parliamentary constituencies in Bihar, is set to play a significant role in the Lok Sabha elections, as announced by the Election Commission of India on March 16. Bihar underwent polling across 7 phases. Takhat Sri Patna Sahib, also referred to as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, is a revered site for Sikhs and is among the five takhats.
EC apprises SC about tentative schedule for by-election to Maniktala assembly constituency in Bengal
The Election Commission (EC) has submitted a tentative schedule for the Maniktala assembly constituency by the Supreme Court. The EC had refused to hold a bypoll for the seat due to Chaubey's pending election petition. Chaubey had moved an application to the high court seeking withdrawal of his petition challenging the 2021 election. The EC's counsel placed the tentative schedule before a vacation bench of Justices P K Mishra and K V Viswanathan in a sealed cover.
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Patiala Lok Sabha 2024 Election results: Who is winning, Preneet Kaur, Dr Dharamvir Gandhi or Dr Balbir Singh? Here are details
Patiala, one of the 13 parliamentary constituencies in Punjab, is set to cast its vote in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. This constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana.
BJP demands ST welfare minister's removal, CBI probe into alleged Rs 187 crore fund transfer
BJP state party president BY Vijayendra demanded the sacking of Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B Nagendra and a CBI probe into an alleged illegal fund transfer by the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The BJP threatened a statewide agitation if its demands were not met within a week. The demand comes after the alleged suicide of an officer, Chandrashekhar, who accused senior officials, including the managing director of the corporation and the minister, of corruption.
Prajwal Revanna will be arrested at Airport upon his return: Karnataka Home Minister
The statement comes two days after Prajwal released a video statement promising that he would appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the cases against him, on May 31.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6 on May 25: From Mehbooba Mufti to Maneka Gandhi and Khattar, top candidates and constituencies
Phase 6 will determine the fate of 889 candidates vying for victory across 58 constituencies spread across eight states and Union Territories. In addition to the national capital, polling will take place for 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats in Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand, and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir during this phase of the extensive seven-phase elections.
Allahbad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
Allahbad, a key constituency in Uttar Pradesh, is set to face off against Bharatiya Janata Party's Neeraj Tripthi, Bahujan Samajwadi Party's Ramesh Kumar Patel, and Congress' Ujjwal Rewati Raman Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The constituency, located in Prayagraj district, has a rich political history, with two MPs elevated to Prime Minister positions. Neeraj Tripathi, son of BJP leader Kesari Nath Tripathi, was named as the saffron party's Allahabad candidate in April.
New Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
The New Delhi parliamentary seat, a key electoral district in Delhi, has a rich history dating back to 1951. The seat has been represented by various parties, including Bharatiya Janata Party's Meenakshi Lekhi in 2019 and Congress' Ajay Makan in 2014. The upcoming elections will see a battle between the BJP's debutant Bansuri Swaraj and Aam Aadmi Party's Somnath Bharti.
PM Modi calls Himachal Pradesh Congress government 'talabaaz sarkar,' accuses it of shutting recruitment commission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, calling them a "talabaaz sarkar" for closing the staff selection commission and accused them of planning to lock the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Speaking at a rally in Nahan, he warned of a conspiracy to take away reservation benefits from SCs, STs, and OBCs and give it to Muslims. He also highlighted his government's initiatives.
Puri Lok Sabha elections 2024: Dates, schedule, result, partywise, candidates, and other details
Puri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In Odisha's vibrant political landscape, Puri Lok Sabha constituency holds significance as one of its 21 parliamentary seats. Scheduled for May 25, with results on June 04, the 2024 elections mark a pivotal moment. With a literacy rate of 74.99%, this unreserved constituency encompasses seven assembly seats. In 2019, BJD's Pinaki Misra won by 11,714 votes, facing BJP's Sambit Patra. The electoral fervor intensifies as parties vie for dominance.
Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Dates, schedule, result, partywise, candidates, and other details
Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha gears up for the 2024 elections, set for May 25 with results on June 4. With a diverse electorate and seven assembly seats, including unreserved categories, the constituency holds significance in state politics. A three-way contest ensues between BJP's Aparajita Sarangi, Congress' Yasir Nawaz, and BJD's Manmath Routray. Past elections and candidate promises shape the electoral narrative.
Kurukshetra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
The Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat witnesses a heated contest between BJP’s Naveen Jindal, AAP’s Sushil Gupta, and INLD’s Abhay Singh Chautala. Jindal aims to make Kurukshetra a spiritual hub, while Gupta and Chautala challenge BJP’s dominance. With a diverse electorate, including the influential Jat community, the election's outcome will reflect broader political trends in Haryana. Voting takes place on May 25, with results announced on June 4, 2024.
SP goes all out to regain 'real fortress' Azamgarh from BJP
Azamgarh is indeed known as a political platform for SP to spread its foothold in eastern UP. But BJP grabbed it from SP in the June 2022 byelections after Akhilesh resigned as Lok Sabha MP from here following his win in the state assembly elections.
INDIA bloc wants to loot country by dividing people on lines of caste, religion: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Indian National Congress (INDI) alliance of planning to divide the country based on caste and religion. Adityanath stated that the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, is serving the public and does not practice discrimination. He criticized the INDI bloc for attempting to divide the country based on caste and religion. Adityanath also accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being "anti-Ram, anti-national and anti-poor" and attempting to encroach on the rights of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Backward Castes categories.
Hooghly Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date, schedule, key candidates and other details
In the West Bengal region, the Hooghly constituency is set to become a battleground as parties gear up for the Lok Sabha elections on May 20, marking the fifth phase of the electoral cycle. The state will engage in voting across all seven phases from April 19 to June 1 to elect its 42 representatives to the Lower House of Parliament.
Schools and colleges shut in these states on polling day for Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections progress with Phase 5 on May 20, with 695 candidates in the fray. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule on March 16, setting the voting dates from April 19 to June 1. Schools and colleges will be closed on polling day to ensure the security of students, teachers, and staff. Many educational institutions serve as polling stations, and their closure facilitates the smooth conduct of elections without disrupting regular academic activities.
Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
A total of 379 seats across 23 states and Union Territories have voted in the first four phases of elections. A high voter turnout, Rajiv Kumar felt, would be a message from Indian voters to the world about the strength of Indian democracy. He urged voters to cast their ballot in huge numbers, as voting day is not a holiday but a day of pride to participate in the festival of democracy.
Third Eye: Padding up for Varanasi contest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following almost the same campaign schedule in these Lok Sabha elections that he did a decade ago in 2014, when he addressed four to five rallies everyday. After asomewhat slow start in this round, Modi has picked up pace and is holding three rallies and a roadshow virtually everyday. He took a break on May 9 which came as a surprise to many. Leaders from other parties who are younger in age still have a less hectic schedule.
Bihar: Misa Bharti RJD candidate from Patliputra files her nomination for Lok Sabha polls
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav were also present at the filing. Speaking to reporters she accused PM Modi and the BJP government at the centre of not having done anything for Bihar.
Nitish Kumar explains his switches, but are voters in Bihar believing it?
Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has undergone a significant transformation in the political arena. Once viewed as a formidable figure within the opposition, he now finds himself navigating a landscape marked by strategic moves aimed at reaffirming his loyalty to the saffron alliance, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. As Bihar gears up for elections, Kumar's assurances of allegiance are met with scepticism by many, reflecting doubts about his political credibility amidst a history of shifting alliances and statements.
Meet the Srichandans: What issues matter to Odisha's 125-member family in the 2024 elections?
With a whopping 125 members, they stand out as a close-knit joint family spanning four generations. Despite their vast numbers, they share a common bond and actively participate in shaping electoral discourse. Let's delve into the story of this extraordinary family and their perspectives on politics and community issues.
No mic? No issue. Priyanka Gandhi climbs atop a vehicle to address Rae Bareli crowd
As she rallied support for her brother Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting from the family bastion, Priyanka drew parallels between her grandmother Indira Gandhi's leadership and the current political climate. In a charged atmosphere, she criticised the Modi government and accused the BJP of spreading falsehoods instead of addressing real issues.
Congress' manifesto 'representing' Muslim League: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Congress manifesto likening it to the Muslim League, calling it unjust towards marginalised communities and promoting divisive politics. He accused Congress of historical divide and rule tactics, undermining OBC reservation, and encroaching on SC-ST rights. Adityanath warned of potential class conflicts and expressed confidence in public resistance.
Mainpuri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting on May 7; party-wise candidates and other important details
Mainpuri Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for the 2024 parliamentary elections, set to be a significant event among the state's 80 parliamentary seats. Scheduled for May 7 in Phase 3, voters in Mainpuri are preparing to exercise their democratic rights. The Election Commission of India has officially announced the crucial dates for voting and result declaration on June 4. This electoral process has sparked heightened civic engagement and enthusiasm among voters.
Baharampur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress is currently the sitting Member of Parliament from Baharampur, with the Lok Sabha member set to contest again this year. The constituency is set to see a three-way tiff between the Congress, the BJP and the Trinamool Congress.
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