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Mamata meets BJP MP 'Ananta Maharaj' in Cooch Behar
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met BJP MP Ananta Maharaj, a leader of the Rajbongshi community, at his Cooch Behar residence, sparking political speculations.
Trinamool MP seeks SEBI probe into stock market movements during Lok Sabha results
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Saket Gokhale has written a letter to financial markets regulator SEBI, accusing the government of alleged "stock market manipulation" in India. Gokhale demanded an investigation into statements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign, where they advised people to invest in stocks hinting at positive election results for the BJP.
Pralhad Joshi, RSS loyalist & five-time MP, returns as union minister
Pralhad Joshi, a fifth time BJP MP from Dharwad, Karnataka, close to PM Narendra Modi and BJP leader Amit Shah, played a key role in passing crucial bills during 17th Lok Sabha.
'UP ke ladke' had the election game in their favour from phase 1 to outdo BJP
The Lok Sabha results in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge for the INDIA bloc in multiple phases, with the Bharatiya Janata Party facing challenges due to dissatisfaction with candidates and local issues. Strategic candidate placements, anti-incumbency factors, and community vote consolidations favored the INDIA bloc, leading to significant shifts in voter sentiment.
Lok Sabha polls: Heartache for BJP in heartland
UP proved to be a Waterloo for BJP, with the party getting a major setback in the state. In initial party reports, there was high anti-incumbency against several sitting MPs in UP and it was expected that BJP would make several changes. The party did make some changes but at large, it relied on sitting MPs who were winning for two consecutive terms. With PM Modi’s guarantee and extensive campaign, BJP believed that it would overcome the anti-incumbency against sitting candidates. However, that didn’t materialise, with the party incurring heavy losses.
Lotus blooms in Odisha. Who could be first BJP chief minister of the state?
The BJP is leading in 79 assembly seats in Odisha, challenging the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the state elections. The anti-incumbency factor against BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is a key element in the BJP's strong performance. Jual Oram, Baijayant Panda, Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan are seen as potential chief ministerial candidates of Odisha if BJP storms to power in state elections,
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Shashi Tharoor losing to Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram? Here's what exit polls predict
Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat for the United Nations, has represented Thiruvananthapuram since 2009, winning three consecutive terms. His electoral success has been attributed to his distinguished educational background and extensive international experience.
Punjab: Preneet Kaur fights anti-incumbency as Congress banks on 'pro poor' nominee
Three-term MP, Preneet Kaur, is facing an obvious anti-incumbency in Patiala, her husband and former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh's stronghold. Preneet also joined the BJP after Captain Amarinder jumped the ship.
New Delhi Lok Sabha Polls: AAP's Somnath Bharti keeps it local, while BJP's Bansuri Swaraj vows to carry on mom's legacy
AAP's New Delhi Lok Sabha candidate Somnath Bharti advises voters to invest wisely. He highlights his accessibility and promises for the constituency, contrasting with absentee MPs. Bharti criticizes BJP candidate Bansuri Swaraj's lack of clear plan for the area.
Shwirkers, don't skip organisational work
One would imagine that Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, Congress candidate who left BJP two months back, must also be piqued. He would have understandably expected the two-time sitting MP to have voted for him in the privacy of the polling booth just to spite his party who has junked him.
In Cuttack, BJD banks on MLAs' strength & BJP on expected 'Vote for change'
An anti-incumbency sentiment is palpable in Odisha's Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency ahead of the May 25 elections. Bhartruhari Mahtab, who has held the seat since 1998 with the BJD, is now contesting on a BJP ticket, creating an interesting dynamic. The BJD, fielding all its sitting MLAs, hopes to capitalize on this sentiment. Mahtab, now with the BJP, is relying on Modi's popularity and a vote-for-change sentiment. The BJD's candidate, Santrupt Misra, emphasizes fresh ideas and the support of long-time legislators.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeks third straight win from BJP's Bastion Lucknow
Lucknow Lok Sabha seat has remained a stronghold for the BJP for more than three decades, primarily due to the enduring popularity of its longest-serving MP, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, vying for his third consecutive term here, expresses confidence in the continuity of this trend. He campaigns on the basis of his contributions to the network of roads and flyovers in the rapidly expanding and urbanizing Uttar Pradesh capital, alongside emphasizing the 'development plank' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bundelkhand battleground: How is BJP combating anti-incumbency here
Bundelkhand: Amidst murmurs of anti-incumbency in Bundelkhand, the BJP is deploying a unique strategy centred around ration distribution and effective governance to maintain its stronghold in the region. With projects like Har Ghar Nal and Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) gaining traction, the BJP aims to counter opposition challenges and secure victory in the upcoming elections.
Kannauj: SP's Akhilesh Yadav strives to reclaim his family legacy as BJP's Subrat Pathak tries to repeat his 2019 win
Kannauj seat has been considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party since 1998, but the seat witnessed a significant shift in the 2019 election when BJP's Subrat Pathak managed to secure victory. Kannauj known as the 'perfume capital of India' will go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.
Water woes and anti-incumbency fuel some hope for BJP in Rajampet
Water crisis in Rajampet spurs anti-incumbency, benefiting BJP alliance with TDP and Jana Sena. Legal hurdles plague Avulapalli project. Kiran Kumar Reddy's political transition influences Rajampet's voter dynamics.
BSP replaces Jaunpur candidate Shrikala Reddy, her ex-MP husband lashes out at party
BSP replaced Jaunpur candidate Shrikala Reddy with Shyam Singh Yadav. Dhananjay Singh's wife felt hurt by the move, calling it a conspiracy. Babu Singh Kushwaha, a former BSP leader, is contesting.
Young woman law graduate vs 4-time BJP MP in Bagalkot fuels excitement over "people's verdict"
Samyukta Patil, a 30-year-old woman law graduate from the Congress party, is contesting the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka's Bagalkot for the first time. She is campaigning against a seasoned BJP MP, P C Gaddigoudar, who has been representing the constituency since 2004. Samyukta's agenda includes the development of her constituency, focusing on tourism, and completing the long-pending Bagalkot-Kudachi railway line.
Why elections are La-La outlandish
Indian elections often feature surprising twists, like Akshay Kanti Bam switching from Congress to BJP. Initially objected to by BJP due to old charges, Bam's move leaves voters with new choices. This highlights the dynamic nature of Indian politics, where loyalty to party or candidate often shapes decisions. Despite such maneuvers, some view these shifts as smart politics rather than questionable tactics, reflecting the unique flavor of Indian electoral drama.
Congress' Indore nominee Akshay Bam withdraws candidature; joins BJP
Congress nominee Akshay Kanti Bam has withdrawn from the Indore Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, a bid he was set to contest against incumbent BJP MP Shankar Lalwani in the upcoming May 13 elections. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya welcomed Bam to the party under Modi's leadership.
Anti-incumbency likely to make 6-term MP Kulaste's battle to retain Mandla harder: Analysts
Senior BJP leader Kulaste, the sitting MP from Mandla (ST-reserved) in the state's Mahakoshal region, is pitted against Congress' Dindori MLA Omkar Singh Markam. The BJP fielded Kulaste from Niwas seat in the 2023 assembly polls when Congress' Chainsingh Warkade defeated him by more than 9,700 votes.
Anti-incumbency troubles BJP MP in battle with CPM
Ram is a known face as his party has a strong presence in the constituency. Though his campaign started slowly, people say it has caught up and he is putting up a formidable fight. What seems to be working in favour is the general resentment against BJP over the Agniveer scheme and the farmers agitation for an MSP guarantee legislation. Sumedhanand's 'reticence' in fulfilling local demands of the people has only increased his odds.
Kanniyakumari: Second generation Congress MP versus BJP veteran of 10 battles
That has been the case in Kanniyakumari constituency (Nagercoil constituency until 2009) all through, with Congress remaining the most dominant force, with a long string of victories and BJP emerging as the main challenger with two wins -- in 1999 in alliance with DMK and in 2014 without the prop of either DMK or AIADMK, thus making Kanniyakumari a rare oasis for the party in its long electoral drought in Tamil Nadu. When PM Modi launched his ambitious South push via Tamil Nadu this time, he chose to hit Kanniyakumari right in mid-March with a rally.
Will win by over 2 lakh votes against Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat: Assam BJP MP Topon Kumar Gogoi
Sitting BJP MP Topon Kumar Gogoi expressed confidence in securing victory in the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat against Congress rival Gaurav Gogoi, foreseeing a margin of over two lakh votes. Gogoi emphasized the overwhelming support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and downplayed concerns about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, stating it's not a significant issue for voters.
Karnataka: Sumalatha Ambareesh to join BJP, refrains from contesting Lok Sabha polls against Kumaraswamy
Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh announced her decision to join the BJP instead of contesting the polls this year, a relief for JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy. The BJP-JDS coalition was concerned about split votes in the region if she opted to contest independently. Sumalatha said she would not be leaving Mandya but would be with the support of a party whose leader envisions a developed India by 2047.
BJP MP from Bihar's Muzaffarpur Ajay Kumar Nishad joins Congress
Nishad joined the Congress at the AICC headquarters in the presence of Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh, AICC in-charge of state Mohan Prakash, party's MP from Kishanganj Mohammad Javed and AICC head of media and publicity department Pawan Khera.
Incumbent MPs D K Suresh & Prajwal Revanna file nominations in Karnataka
D K Suresh, the only Congress candidate to win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, and incumbent JD(S) MP from Hassan Prajwal Revanna have filed nominations for the April 26 polls. Suresh, the younger brother of Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar, seeks reelection from Bangalore Rural. Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, filed his papers from Hassan.
BJP's move to field Navneet Rana from Amravati LS seat invites wrath of some 'Mahayuti' constituents
Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night. The BJP's Central Election Committee announced her name as the party candidate for the Amravati seat, and Bawankule said she would file her election nomination on April 4.
BJP denies ticket to Union Minister Narayanaswamy from Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat
Govind M Karjol replaces A Narayanaswamy as BJP's candidate for Chitradurga Lok Sabha due to anti-incumbency. Karjol, a former minister, contests against R B Timmapur and B N Chandrappa.
Congress MLA questions the timing of Prime Minister's praise for Manohar Lal Khattar
During the confidence motion debate in the Haryana Assembly, Congress MLA Raghuvir Kadian criticized the BJP, stating that the Prime Minister praised former CM Khattar on March 11, but the next day he resigned. Kadian attributed the anti-incumbency factor as the cause for the party's vote bank being shaken. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini moved a Confidence Motion with enough support to sail through.
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