LOK SABHA ELECTIONS KEY CONTEST
President Murmu addresses joint session of Parliament: Key highlights
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint session of Parliament on Thursday, congratulating new MPs and emphasizing the mandate given to the Modi government for a third term. She also praised the high voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir and lauded the Election Commission's efforts.
Lok Sabha Speaker election today: NDA’s Om Birla wins key Parliament post
Lok Sabha Speaker Elections: In a historic election on Wednesday, Om Birla was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker after a motion by Prime Minister Narendra Modi received overwhelming support. Despite the opposition INDIA bloc fielding Congress' K Suresh, Birla secured the majority vote. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker serving beyond one Lok Sabha tenure. The election underscores the evolving political dynamics and the opposition's strategic attempts to assert influence in the new parliamentary session, setting the stage for future interactions.
"INDIA bloc will contest Speaker, Dy Speaker elections," says RSP MP NK Premachandran
Revolutionary Socialist Party's MP NK Premachandran announced INDIA bloc's intention to contest for Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Bhartruhari Mahtab sworn in as pro-tem Speaker. Premachandran criticized PM Modi's remarks on emergency. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge participated in a protest.
Rahul Gandhi to retain UP's Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, Priyanka Gandhi to contest Wayanad bypoll
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will keep the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh and vacate the Wayanad seat in Kerala from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday. Kharge was speaking to ...
BJP allies push for key positions as Modi prepares for third term; Here's what the demands are
Two days after the Lok Sabha election results, the BJP's allies in the NDA are negotiating for key posts in the new government. With the BJP falling short of a majority, parties like TDP, JDU, Shiv Sena, and LJP-Ram Vilas are crucial for reaching the majority mark. N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar have emerged as kingmakers, pushing for prominent roles as discussions continue ahead of Narendra Modi's third swearing-in ceremony.
Bullish Wins & Bearish Losses: Here are the key contests and results of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
An election with surprising results as exit polls were inaccurate. Politicians, including established leaders, had unexpected victories and defeats.
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Election Results 2024: Key takeaways from the Lok Sabha polls
As the results have trickled in for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they revealed that the NDA has a lead on 295 seats while the INDIA opposition bloc gains on 235. The BJP leads with 241 seats, relying heavily on its NDA partners for a majority. Despite setbacks, BJP's vote share improves slightly. Regional parties make significant gains in various states, and the Congress shows a strong resurgence, largely attributed to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Rahul Gandhi wins Rae Bareli and Wayanad. What laws say about contesting two seats in the Lok Sabha Elections?
Contesting for two seats is not uncommon in Indian elections. Historically, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee contested from Lucknow and Gandhinagar constituencies in the 1996 general elections. He won both seats but chose to retain the Lucknow seat, necessitating a by-election in Gandhinagar.
Mumbai Lok Sabha elections 2024: Minister Piyush Goyal wins in maiden contest
In his inaugural Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister secured victory in Mumbai North, a constituency traditionally regarded as the BJP's stronghold in Maharashtra. For the 18th Lok Sabha, the BJP opted for a strategic shift by nominating Union Minister Piyush Goyal as their candidate for this constituency. This decision caught many off guard, given that BJP's Gopal Shetty had clinched this seat in the previous two Lok Sabha polls and enjoyed a firm grip on the constituency.
Focus on a confluence of big factors as Uttar Pradesh poll race enters final lap
With the marathon election battle reaching its final stage, the last round of polling is set to take place in the south-eastern region, which is dominated by OBCs, Dalits, and significantly influenced by the Modi-Yogi factor. The bustling political activities reflect a high-stakes contest leading up to the decisive day.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Key candidates and what you need to know about them
In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi debuted from the Lok Sabha from the Varanasi seat, where he easily defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Arvind Kejriwal by a margin of more than 3.7 lakh votes. With less than 8% of the total votes cast, Ajay Rai of the Congress came in a distant third. With more than 63% of the vote and a nearly 4.8 lakh vote lead over his closest opponent, Samajwadi Party candidate Shalini Yadav, Modi increased his lead in victory in 2019. While Congress candidate Ajay Rai is supported by the Samajwadi Party as part of the combined efforts of the opposition INDIA bloc, Modi is aiming for a record-breaking third consecutive victory from Varanasi.
Battle of Jadavpur: TMC nominee counts on knowing 'pulse of people' in Triangular contest
Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal is set to face a three-cornered fight between CPI-M's youth face Srijan Bhattacharya, Trinamool Youth wing president Saayoni Ghosh, and BJP's Anirban Ganguly. The constituency, which is mostly located in the South 24 Parganas district, is predominantly rural and semi-urban. Trinamool candidate Ghosh is confident of winning, citing her extensive travel and understanding of the people's pulse.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Voting date, time, key candidates, full list of seats
Later this week, the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place. Voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states and UT will exercise their right to vote during the seventh phase of polling.
BJP banks on ex-PM's legacy, son's influence in battle of Ballia
Former PM Chandra Shekhar's son Neeraj Shekhar is contesting the BJP's seat in Ballia for the first time, balancing his father's socialist roots with his party's nationalist leanings. Shekhar was elected to the Lok Sabha for eight terms from Ballia in 1977. The BJP has maintained relations with followers of Chandra Shekhar, who are considered extra votes for the party.
Apathy of urban electorate defining feature of Lok Sabha Polls
Home minister Amit Shah's constituency of Gandhinagar saw 59.8% polling, much less than 66.08% in 2019. The figure was 54.72% in Ahmedabad East against its 2019 percentage of 61.76. In Ahmedabad West, the trend was similar with 55.45% voting as against 60.8% in 2019. Cities of Jamnagar, Rajkot and Vadodara too showed downward trends. Agra's figure was 54.08%, against 59.12% in 2019.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP aims to strengthen hold in Western Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan key figure in poll strategy
The BJP aims to maintain and improve its performance in western Odisha, focusing on the leadership of Dharmendra Pradhan. The party won three out of five Lok Sabha seats in the region in 2019, and is working to secure its position in the upcoming polls. Pradhan, a prominent leader in the state, is contesting from Sambalpur this time. BJP faces competition from BJD, which has a strong presence in the region with schemes for the poor and tribals. The upcoming elections in Odisha are crucial, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik contesting from two seats, indicating a tough contest.
Triangular contest: Industrialist Naveen Jindal faces big fight in Kurukshetra
The outgoing MP in the Lok Sabha from Kurukshetra is Nayab Singh Saini who had replaced M L Khattar as the Haryana chief minister in March and is now contesting the Karnal assembly bypolls on May 25, the day when voting for all the 10 Lok Sabha seats will be held. Jindal switched from Congress to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March. While in Congress, he represented Kurukshetra between 2004-2014. His late father and noted industrialist O P Jindal has also represented Kurukshetra earlier.
8,360 candidates in fray in 2024 LS polls, highest since 1996
A total of 8,360 candidates are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the highest since 1996. The number of candidates per constituency has increased from 4.67 in 1952 to 15.39 in 2024, marking a significant rise from previous elections. The first Lok Sabha elections in 1952 had 1,874 candidates, while the 2014 elections saw 8,251 candidates participating.
BJP expels Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh for taking fight against NDA in Lok Sabha elections
Bihar Elections 2024: BJP has expelled Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh for contesting Lok Sabha elections as an independent against NDA's candidate. Singh announced his decision to run from Karakat constituency, where Upendra Kushwaha is NDA's candidate. Union Minister R K Singh called for action against Singh, stating anyone contesting against NDA opposes Modi-led alliance.
The key constituencies to watch in India’s high-stakes election
Thousands of candidates across national and regional parties, as well as independent hopefuls, are seeking the attention of nearly a billion eligible voters.
Shyam Rangeela's nomination for Varanasi Lok Sabha election rejected by EC
Shyam Rangeela, recognized for his impersonations of PM Modi, encountered a setback as his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat was declined due to a missing affidavit. Rangeela submitted his nomination on May 14 and shared a video on X. However, the Election Commission of India's website displayed his nomination as rejected the following day.
Meet TDP's Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, wealthy doctor turned politician contesting from Guntur with assets worth Rs 5,705 crore
Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate for the Guntur Lok Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh, is set to debut in the polls as the richest contestant so far, with assets worth Rs 5,705 crore. He replaces another wealthy TDP candidate, Galla Jayadev, in these elections. Pemmasani, a medical doctor and CEO of UWorld, an online learning platform, has a clean record and is known for his philanthropic activities.
Haveri Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
Among the notable candidates vying for the parliamentary seat are Basavaraj Somappa Bommai from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Anandaswamy Gaddadevara Math from the Indian National Congress (INC). These candidates bring with them a wealth of experience, perspectives, and promises aimed at addressing the needs and aspirations of the people of Haveri.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Six key battles to watch out for today
As the Lok Sabha elections start today, key battlegrounds emerge across India. From Coimbatore to Nagpur, political heavyweights vie for dominance. BJP's Annamalai faces tough opposition in Tamil Nadu, while Nitin Gadkari eyes a third term in Maharashtra. In Uttar Pradesh, Jitin Prasada transitions to BJP, while Jitan Ram Manjhi seeks relevance in Bihar. Meanwhile, Nakul Nath and Gaurav Gogoi defend their seats in Madhya Pradesh and Assam, respectively.
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