ELECTORAL VICTORY
Shiv Sena-UBT to move court against Mumbai North West election results
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) plans to challenge the election result of Mumbai North West constituency in court, alleging that their candidate Amol Kirtikar won by more than 650 votes but was unfairly declared the loser in favor of Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar by Election Commission of India officials. Sena-UBT claims irregularities in the counting process, including the withholding of critical forms and CCTV footage.
"To facilitate NDA's electoral chances...": P Chidambaram slams AIADMK for boycotting Vikravandi by-polls
"AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi by-election is clear evidence that it has received instructions from the 'top' to facilitate the electoral chances of the NDA candidate (PMK). Both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle through a proxy (PMK). The INDIA bloc must ensure the resounding victory of the DMK candidate," Chidambaram said.
BJP lost Ayodhya due to complacency, not arrogance: Sant Samiti's Pawan Das Shastri
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP stalwart Lallu Singh, who contested from Faizabad—a parliamentary constituency that includes Ayodhya—was defeated by Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad with a margin exceeding 54,000 votes. Prasad, a nine-time MLA and prominent figure within the SP, secured victory after a closely fought contest. His win, as a Dalit candidate, underscores the substantial backing he received from more than 250,000 Passis in the region. The SP's strategic move to field Prasad on a general seat proved effective, overshadowing the BJP's emphasis on the Ram temple narrative in Ayodhya.
Don't see myself contesting another Lok Sabha poll: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said if the next Lok Sabha polls take place five years down the line, he does not see himself contesting another election for the Lower House as he believes that one needs to know when to step aside for the younger blood to come in. In Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, Tharoor beat Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar by 16,077 votes to register his fourth straight victory from the constituency.
Congress candidate Sashikanth Senthil emerges biggest winner in Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu
Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil has emerged as the candidate with the highest victory margin in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections in Tamil Nadu. Senthil, the Congress candidate for Tiruvallur Lok Sabha seat, defeated BJP's V Pon Balaganapathy by a whopping margin of 5,72,155 votes, according to the Election Commission.
Nearly 90% Lok Sabha candidates lost security deposits in J&K
In the Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha elections, 89 out of 100 candidates lost their security deposits, indicating a decisive voter mandate. Independent Sheikh Abdul Rashid won in Baramulla, while major winners included Aga Roohullah Mehdi and BJP's Jugal Kishore. Ghulam Nabi Azad's party struggled, with none of its candidates saving their deposits. Only Mehbooba Mufti succeeded among seven women candidates.
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From Sheikh Hasina to Wickremesingh: Check full list of global leaders that will attend Modi's oath ceremony
Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony: The people cited above said top leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Mauritius are likely to be among the foreign leaders to be invited for Modi's oath-taking ceremony. The media division of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said Modi invited him to the swearing-in ceremony. It said Wickremesinghe accepted the invite.
Global leaders from P-5 countries applaud Modi’s historic win
While US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Rishi Sunak and telephoned Modi to congratulate Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a congratulatory message. Among the P5 Putin was the first leader to telephone the PM. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan President, PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius besides the Bhutanese leadership have been invited for the swearing in ceremony likely on June 8.
Biden, Sunak, Macron & Putin laud Modi's victory
World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, UK PM Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, congratulated PM Narendra Modi on the BJP-led NDA coalition's historic election victory.
President Biden congratulates PM Modi on electoral victory
President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory, expressing excitement to enhance the partnership with India for prosperity, innovation, and a free Indo-Pacific region.
BJP MP Shankar Lalwani wins from Indore by record margin of 11.75 lakh votes, NOTA creates record
BJP's sitting MP Shankar Lalwani won by a record margin in Indore, with NOTA playing a significant role in the Lok Sabha elections. Union Minister Virendra Kumar also emerged victorious in Tikamgarh.
BJP has more seats than the INDI bloc but here's why it still feels like a defeat
The 2024 Lok Sabha election results have ushered in a paradoxical sentiment for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Despite securing a third consecutive term, the NDA's victory feels somewhat hollow in the wake of the opposition's impressive performance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to return for a third term, but the BJP's reliance on allies underscores a shifting political landscape.
Party presidents suffer defeat in Odisha assembly polls
Naveen Patnaik, Manmohan Samal, BJD, and Congress faced defeats in the Odisha assembly elections, with significant losses in key constituencies like Kantabanji and Nuapada.
Pushpendra, Priya, Sanjana, Shambhavi: Meet youngest MPs of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The Lok Sabha elections saw a new generation of leaders breaking age barriers and reshaping the political landscape. Among these trailblazers is a group of individuals, all aged 25, who emerged victorious, securing seats in the lower house of Parliament. Notably, among these four youngest candidates are three women: Priya Saroj, Shambhavi Choudhary, and Sanjana Jatav.
Political redemption: Rahul hits the mark after a series of flops
Rahul Gandhi, as the leader of Congress, has redeemed himself in the recent elections with the party doubling its Lok Sabha tally. His efforts, including the Bharat Jodo Yatras, are credited for the success.
Global leaders including Italian PM Meloni applaud Modi's historic third win in Lok Sabha elections 2024
Expressing similar sentiments Nepal PM Prachanda wrote, “Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India.”
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
Boost to Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge as son-in-law wins on home turf of Gulbarga
Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani won in Gulbarga, defeating BJP MP Umesh Jadhav by 27,205 votes in the Lok Sabha elections.
Mixed bag results for next generation of political families
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, many next-generation politicians had successful campaigns. Bansuri Swaraj, Vivek Thakur, and Karan Bhushan Singh won their seats, while others faced defeats. Karan Bhushan Singh won Kaiserganj with 5,71,263 votes, and Bansuri Swaraj secured New Delhi with 4,53,185 votes. Shrikant Shinde and Vivek Thakur also won. However, Prajwal Revanna and Anil Antony were defeated. Congress' Isha Khan Chowdhury and Radhakrishna Doddamani won their seats. RJD's Misa Bharti won, while Rohini Acharya lost.
AAP's vote share up by six per cent despite defeat, BJP's votes lower by 2 per cent despite victory
AAP's vote share in Delhi increased by nearly six per cent compared to 2019 polls. BJP won all seven Lok Sabha seats with a 54.33% vote share. Congress lost its vote share by over three per cent.
Election Results 2024: KL Sharma to Yusuf Pathan, meet the giant slayers of the Lok Sabha Election
Election Results 2024: The 2024 election results are showing significant shifts in Indian politics. The BJP faces unexpected challenges from the Congress-led Opposition India bloc. In Amethi, Congress candidate KL Sharma leads against BJP's Smriti Irani. Engineer Rashid, despite being incarcerated, wins over Omar Abdullah in Baramulla. Mian Altaf Ahmad secures a lead in Anantnag-Rajouri, pushing Mehbooba Mufti behind. Santosh Pandey of BJP maintains a strong lead in Rajnandgaon against Congress' Bhupesh Baghel. Political newcomer Yusuf Pathan is set to defeat Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur. Maneka Gandhi trails behind SP's Rambhual Nishad in Sultanpur.
DMK's turns '40 out of 40' poll pitch into reality in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
DMK and its allies are poised for a sweeping victory in Tamil Nadu, with candidates like Kanimozhi winning by large margins. The ruling party's popularity and alliance cohesion are evident in the election results.
Mahua Moitra returns to Parliament with resounding victory in Krishnanagar
Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress leader, secures a resounding victory in Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, defeating BJP's Amrita Roy with a significant lead.
Pawan Kalyan 'man of the match' in NDA victory in Andhra Pradesh
Pawan Kalyan of Janasena Party played a crucial role in forming an alliance between NDA partners TDP and BJP for the Andhra Pradesh polls, leading to significant victories.
'Baahubali' moment for M K Stalin as DMK-led combine poised for massive win
Chief Minister M K Stalin and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive Coimbatore rally in April, overshadowing the BJP. The DMK-led alliance, with a streak of electoral wins since 2019, is poised for success in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, likened to the film Baahubali.
Chandrababu Naidu’s comeback journey from defeat and arrest to TDP's major victory in Andhra Pradesh assembly elections
Born on April 20, 1950 at Naravaripalli in undivided Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu started his more than four-decade long political career on the student politics platform at Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati.
Surat election results 2024: Mukesh Dalal wins Lok Sabha elections unopposed. BJP and NDA open account
Surat election results 2024: In a unique electoral development on 22 April, BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was declared the uncontested winner of Surat's Lok Sabha seat after Congress nominee Nilesh Kumbhani's nomination was rejected due to signature discrepancies. This led to the withdrawal of all other candidates, maintaining BJP's stronghold in the constituency.
Sikkim: Ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) returns back to power for second consecutive term
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) wins 31 out of 32 seats in Sikkim, securing a second consecutive term. Opposition Sikkim Democratic Front wins only one seat. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expresses gratitude for the victory.
Delhi Exit Polls 2024 Result Live: BJP looks to clean sweep national capital, yet again, predicts multiple exit polls
Exit Polls 2024 Delhi: In a closely contested battle between the BJP and the AAP-Congress alliance for Delhi’s seven Lok Sabha seats, voter turnout on May 25 surpassed 54 percent, despite the scorching summer heat. In the 2019 elections, the voter turnout in Delhi was 60.52 percent, with the BJP sweeping all seats. This year, the AAP and Congress have joined forces to challenge BJP's supremacy.
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