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Lok Sabha results mark independence from communal politics: Akhilesh Yadav
During the Lok Sabha debate on the President's address, Senior Opposition MPs accused PM Narendra Modi and BJP of polarisation in the general elections, celebrating their enhanced tally as a rejection of BJP's politics and government's "vindictive politics". Akhilesh Yadav declared the elections marked freedom from communal politics and a victory for positive politics. Congress MP KC Venugopal criticized PM Modi for communal speeches and violating constitutional norms.
Rahul Gandhi takes front row Lok Sabha seat amid LoP buzz
Congress members are expressing hope about Rahul Gandhi acquitting to the Congress Working Committee's resolution to be the Leader of the Opposition in the new Lok Sabha. Gandhi was persuaded by Lower House colleagues to occupy a front row seat, which was allotted to the then Congress floor leader Adhir Chowdhury in the previous Lok Sabha. He has demonstrated his privilege by keeping the resolution of the Congress Working Committee pending since June 8.
Akhilesh resigns from Karhal assembly seat in UP after election from Kannauj in LS polls
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav resigned from his Karhal assembly seat after winning the Lok Sabha election from Kannauj. Vidhan Sabha Secretary Pradeep Kumar Dubey confirmed Yadav's resignation, along with Awadesh Prasad's, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. Prasad, previously an SP MLA from Milkipur, surprised by defeating BJP's Lallu Singh in Faizabad. With Yadav's resignation, the SP will need to nominate a new leader of opposition in the UP assembly.
'200-250 Bhi Mushkil Ho Raha…', Ayodhya's E-rickshaw drivers express dismay after tourist influx reduced post polls
Ayodhya (UP): The e-rickshaw drivers in Ayodhya expressed dismay after the tourist influx was reduced after the Lok Sabha results. BJP lost the Lok Sabha seat of Faizabad just after 4 months of Ram Mandir's inauguration. BJP’s Lallu Si...
Here is why Ayodhya's Small businessmen are angry with BJP
Small businessmen of Ayodhya are in a distress against the BJP. BJP has lost the Lok Sabha seat of Faizabad just after 4 months of Ram Mandir inauguration. BJP’s Lallu Singh is defeated by Samajwadi Party’s Awadesh Prasad Singh in the Lok Sabha polls. Here is why Ayodhya's Small businessmen ...
A Gandhi, a non-Gandhi and Ayodhya: How Uttar Pradesh became House of Cards for BJP?
In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, high-profile leaders like Maneka Gandhi and Smriti Irani faced unexpected defeats, reflecting a significant setback for the BJP. The loss in Faizabad, the city of the newly constructed Ram temple, came as a significant blow despite vigorous campaigning by the BJP. The elections also witnessed anti-incumbency sentiments impacting the party's performance, leading to the defeat of 27 out of 49 sitting MPs. Notable losses included Union ministers like Smriti Irani, Ajay Mishra Teni, and others who failed to secure re-election, signaling a shift in the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
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"Na Mathura, na Kashi, abki baar Awadhesh Pasi": The real reason behind BJP's defeat in Ayodhya
The BJP's strategy of leveraging the Ram temple construction and the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol in January, just months before the Lok Sabha elections, failed to deliver the expected results. Despite BJP stalwart Lallu Singh's candidate from Faizabad, which includes Ayodhya, he was defeated by Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad by over 54,000 votes.
'Ramayan's Lakshman' Sunil Lahri upset over Ayodhya results, shares Kattappa image, says 'they doubted Sita too'
Sunil Lahri, renowned for his portrayal of Lakshman in the legendary television series Ramayan, has voiced his dissatisfaction over the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) loss in Ayodhya during the recent Lok Sabha elections. His sentiments echo a broader discontent reflected in tweets circulating online and a trending video from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana serial. Let's delve into the details of this reaction and the sentiments surrounding the outcome.
BJP wins 8 of 17 SC-reserved seats in UP, lowest in last three polls
In the latest general elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP lost ground on SC-reserved seats to opposition parties. The new 'hero' of Dalit politics, Chandrashekhar Azad, won from Nagina. The BSP faced setbacks due to internal issues, and the NDA's influence weakened among Dalit voters.
People rejected 'Modi guarantee' in Lok Sabha elections: T'gana CM Revanth Reddy
Referring to the Congress and BJP getting eight seats each out of the total 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and BRS drawing a blank, Revanth Reddy said the two parties have increased their seats and vote share.
'BJP is Lord Ram's Vyapari' not 'Pujari,'' Congress' Pramod Tiwari takes dig at BJP for losing in Ayodhya
BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Prasad polled 54,567 more votes than the BJP candidate.Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
BJP loses Ram Mandir seat: Who won in Faizabad, why BJP didn't shine
In a big upset to the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Faizabad constituency in Uttar Pradesh has been snatched by the INDIA alliance. As per Election Commission data, BJP's Lallu Singh is lost in the constituency.
BJP loses from Faizabad, the land of Ram Temple
BJP faced a surprising defeat in Faizabad, home to Ayodhya. SP's Awadhesh Prasad won over BJP's Lallu Singh by 54,500 votes amidst concerns of unemployment and price rise overshadowing temple inauguration.
Samajwadi Party, Congress gain at BSP’s expense
The decline of the BSP in Uttar Pradesh during the Lok Sabha election benefited the INDIA alliance, as both the SP and BJP captured a share of BSP's votes. BSP's vote share decline was advantageous for the INDIA Bloc, with SP and Congress attracting a significant portion of the BSP's former votes.
BJP shocker in Ayodhya: Saffron party trails in Faizabad, the seat that houses Ram Mandir
The BJP fulfilled its promise of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with a grand opening led by Prime Minister Modi, but early results show unexpected challenges. BJP candidate Lallu Singh trails in Faizabad, where Ayodhya falls and a constituency considered safe for the party. Despite predictions of a landslide victory, early trends suggest BJP may be limited to under 300 seats, with the SP leading in Uttar Pradesh.
Lok Sabha election: BJP, SP battle in Faizabad/Ayodhya, the birthplace of Ram Lalla
The Faizabad/Ayodhya Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, historically significant due to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the tearing down of the Babri mosque, is in the spotlight as it gears up for polling in the fifth phase on May 20. Sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh faces competition from Awadhesh Prasad of the Samajwadi Party.
In Ayodhya, voters talk of a promise fulfilled and yearning for development
Prajjwal Singh, a resident of Arhgarha Chauraha, told PTI that Ayodhya's transformation began on January 22, when the Ram temple consecration ceremony was held. "On January 22, 2024, the promise that was made to us by various BJP leaders was fulfilled in a grand manner. From that day, Ayodhya set out on the path of development," he said.
Elections in Fifth Gear: Fate of several important leaders to be sealed on May 20
The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for Monday, holds significant weight as it will determine the future of numerous prominent leaders. Among them are Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, former Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Rohini Acharya, daughter of Lalu Prasad, former public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, and Karan, son of Bahubali leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Muslims in Ayodhya say 'mandir-masjid' a non-issue, want development
Muslim voters in Ayodhya prioritize employment and development over the temple-mosque issue, acknowledging BJP's efforts. Iqbal Ansari credits BJP for Ayodhya's progress, emphasizing the need for sustained development. Health, education, and security concerns are crucial for voters, along with the positive response of Muslim women on the triple talaq issue. Challenges remain in extending development to all areas of Ayodhya.
Fifth phase: Campaigning ends for 49 seats; Amethi, Rae Bareli, Baramullah in limelight; WB sees highest security deployment
In Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, former chief minister Omar Abdullah, who is among 22 candidates in the fray, held a roadshow in Soibugh - a central Kashmir village that was once a hotbed of militancy- on the last day of campaigning.
UP MLC Polls: BJP bags 4 out of 5 seats, independent also wins
Jai Pal Singh won from Bareilly (Moradabad division), Devendra Pratap Singh from Gorakhpur (Faizabad), Arun Pathak from Kanpur graduate division, Babu Lal Tiwari from Prayagraj (Jhansi) and independent Raj Bahadur Singh Chandel from Kanpur teacher division.
UP legislative council poll results: BJP wins 4 of 5 seats, Independent one
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has nine members in the 100-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and needed one more to stake claim to the Leader of the Opposition's post.
Estimated cost for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya Rs 1,800 crore: Trust
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, formed on the Supreme Court's orders for the construction of the temple, approved its rules and manual after a marathon meeting here on Sunday.
Dalit, backwards should not expect anything from Samajwadi Party: Mayawati
BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday charged that the Samajwadi Party was contemptuous of great men born among Dalits and backwards and said these communities should not expect anything from Akhilesh Yadav's party.
Notification for polls to 11 UP Legislative Council seats to be issued on November 5
The Election Commission had on Monday announced that the polls in these constituencies will be held on December 1 and the counting of votes will be taken up on December 3. Chief Electoral Officer of UP Ajay Kumar Shukla on Wednesday said the notification for the polls will be issued on November 5.
Polls to 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats to be held on December 1
The MLCs from Graduates' constituencies who have retired are Kanti Singh (Lucknow division graduates'), Kedar Nath Singh (Varanasi division graduates'), Aseem Yadav (Agra division graduates'), Hem Singh Pundir (Meerut division graduates') and Yagya Dutt Sharma (Allahabad-Jhansi division graduates').
Why no one is talking mandir in Ayodhya
The Ram Rajya Rath that was flagged off last year, too, has lost steam and failed to trigger ripples.
Faizabad - Capital of Nawabs of Awadh will be seat of mediation for Ayodhya dispute
The Supreme Court Friday said a 3-member panel of mediators, headed by former apex court judge FMI Kalifulla, will conduct the mediation proceedings at Faizabad.
12-13% turnout till 10 AM in phase-V of UP polls
Due to the death of Samajwadi Party candidate Chandrashekhar Kanaujia in Alapur (Ambedkar Nagar), the EC has announced fresh date of voting in this constituency on March 9.
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