MAHARASHTRA GENERAL POLLS
BJP, allies sweep Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, win 9 of 11 seats
Nine candidates, including those from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, win Maharashtra Legislative Council polls through cross-voting. Ruling parties demonstrate ability to maintain unity despite previous election setbacks. Congress candidate secures victory while facing allegations of internal cross-voting.
BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
Former MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT)
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Pune, More garnered just 32,012 votes and lost his deposit. The seat was won by BJP's Murlidhar Mohol, who was later made a Union minister. More's entry into the Shiv Sena (UBT) is likely to boost its prospects in Pune, which is the state's second largest city.
BJP fields Pankaja Munde, four others for Maharashtra council polls
Maharashtra BJP on Monday announced the candidatures of OBC leader and former minister Pankaja Munde and four others for the upcoming polls to the state legislative council. The biennial elections for 11 seats of the Upper House of the state legislature will be held on July 12.
BJP holds marathon meeting to discuss strategy for Maharashtra assembly polls
The Maharashtra BJP unit met for a marathon session to plan strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections, focusing on campaign tactics and finalising plans during the five-hour meeting. With the state assembly elections expected in October, the BJP aims to recover from its decreased Lok Sabha seat count in Maharashtra. Core committee members, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal and state leaders, discussed the preliminary election blueprint during the meeting.
Sharad Pawar confident of his party's return to power in Maharashtra after assembly polls
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's return to power in Maharashtra during upcoming state assembly elections. He addressed farmers in Pune district, emphasizing the need to resolve farmers' issues. Pawar also discussed water pollution concerns in the region and highlighted the party's performance in recent elections.
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Piyush Goyal rejects speculations on change of leadership in Maharashtra BJP
Union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal rejected speculations on a change of leadership in the party's Maharashtra unit following the party's dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Congress to begin strategy sessions to prepare for upcoming assembly polls
The Congress party will start consultations to strengthen its organization and plan strategies for the upcoming state elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will hold strategy meetings starting June 24. The party aims to build on its Lok Sabha performance and secure victories in the assembly elections later this year.
MVA's Lok Sabha poll victory is beginning, not end, says Uddhav Thackeray
In the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won 13 seats, a quantum jump from the solitary seat it won in the state in 2019, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged nine and the NCP (SP) eight. In the seat-sharing deal for the general elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party had got the largest share of seats among the three parties.
Sharad Pawar says taking control of Maharashtra is his endeavour; NCP (SP) must win assembly polls
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar aims to lead Maharashtra by winning state assembly polls. His party had success in the Lok Sabha elections, with daughter Supriya Sule winning Baramati. Pawar is rallying support for the upcoming polls, urging unity and promising to address people's concerns if elected.
Congress to face consequences in Maharashtra polls for opposing interests of Marathas: Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange criticized the Congress for opposing Maratha interests, warning of electoral repercussions in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. Jarange, on an indefinite fast, demanded Kunbi certificates for Marathas, aligning them with OBC benefits, and urged the implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette for Kunbi records.
Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet Amit Shah, PM Modi as he indicates plan to quit the post
Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet with home minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis wants to resign from his post and focus on working for the party full-time after the BJP's poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Despite efforts from his supporters to convince him otherwise, Fadnavis remains firm in his decision. He believes that the BJP could still come to power in the upcoming assembly polls.
Seven out of 17 women candidates win LS polls in Maharashtra; four belong to Congress
Among the prominent winners is Supriya Sule, who won the Baramati seat for the fourth successive time by defeating Sunetra Pawar, the wife of her cousin and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The fight for the Baramati seat was being keenly watched as it was for the first time that two members of the Pawar family were fighting the polls against each other in their home turf.
2019 Vs 2024: Where all did BJP lose ground?
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led NDA is struggling to reach 300 seats, with BJP likely missing the majority mark of 272. The BJP's earlier dominance in 2014, which ended decades of coalition politics, is not replicated. Key states showing significant declines for BJP include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. In Uttar Pradesh, BJP's seats dropped from 62 to 36, while West Bengal saw a decrease from 18 to 12. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan also reported notable losses for the BJP compared to 2019.
BJP-led NDA poised for majority in Lok Sabha polls, INDIA bloc puts up strong fight with huge swing in UP
The BJP-led NDA is heading towards a majority in the Lok Sabha polls but with reduced strength from its 2019 tally as the opposition INDIA alliance put up a strong performance, riding on the gains by its constituents with Congress also showing resilience in the crucial electoral fight.
Ghaziabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Atul Garg vs Dolly Sharma, who is winning?
Ghaziabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: After an intense seven-phase Lok Sabha election, exit polls indicate a significant lead for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra. The NDA, including Shiv Sena Shinde and Ajit Pawar's NCP, is predicted to win between 22 and 41 seats, while the MVA is expected to secure between 23 and 25 seats. The election results, set to be announced on June 4, will have wider implications for Maharashtra politics.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls Result Live Updates: NDA alliance to come out on top in UP, MP and Gujarat; to make big gains in Bengal
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections exit poll forecasts reveal BJP's potential gains in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with NDA alliance predicted to win over 350 seats. The showdown between NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc intensifies as both aim for victory.
Why CVoter’s Yashwant Deshmukh says election not throwing up any red flags for market
Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder-Director of CVoter International, analyzes the turnout figures and discusses BJP's performance in the upcoming elections. He says there are no red flags for the market from the voter turnout in the later phases of the election. Deshmukh further points out that Opposition's problem is not the regional parties. They have been giving a very good contest to the BJP ; the problem is the performance of the Congress.
Raut slams EC over slow voting pace in Maharashtra, claims poll panel 'extended branch of BJP'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Election Commission of favoring BJP in Maharashtra's Lok Sabha polls. He alleged slow voting in areas favorable to Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) like Thane and Kalyan.
2024 Lok Sabha Phase 5 Elections May 20: Here's what's open and what's closed
The fifth stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is set for May 20, encompassing 49 constituencies across eight states and Union territories, with polling stations open from 7 am to 6 pm. This phase will see voters from several key constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh casting their ballots.
2024 Elections BJP Candidates Analysis: Over 25% of BJP's Lok Sabha candidates are defectors
In the realm of Indian politics, party-switching among leaders is a common occurrence, especially during election seasons. However, the BJP's candidate list for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls stands out due to the sheer volume of such defections. Remarkably, nearly a quarter of the BJP's candidates, 106 out of 435, are individuals who have joined the saffron party in the last decade. According to a TOI report, 90 of these candidates have made the switch in just the past five years. This unprecedented influx of defectors highlights a significant trend in the party's strategy for the elections.
Arvind Kejriwal to campaign for INDIA bloc candidates in UP, Jharkhand, Maharashtra next week
Next week, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, will campaign for the Lok Sabha election candidates from the INDIA bloc parties in Lucknow, Jamshedpur, and Mumbai. Sandeep Pathak, the national general secretary (organisation) of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced on Sunday that the party's national convenor will campaign for the candidates of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) throughout the country.
Political parties flock to Mumbai shelter as homeless residents become voters
Here's the remarkable journey of homeless individuals in Mumbai who have transitioned from shelter residents to registered voters, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL). This heartening tale highlights their newfound political empowerment and the attention they've garnered from political parties eager to engage with them.
Maharashtra sees 53.40% turnout in 3rd phase of LS polls for 11 seats
Maharashtra's third phase of the general elections saw a voter turnout of 54.09% in 11 out of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. The first two phases of polling in the state saw over 62% voter turnout. The Kolhapur seat saw the highest turnout at 63.71%, while the Baramati seat recorded the lowest at 47.84%. Prominent contestants included Shahu Chhatrapati of the Congress in Kolhapur, Udayanraje Bhosale of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Satara, and Union minister Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg.
"Vote for strong and developed India": Nitin Gadkari appeals to voters
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged high voter turnout in the third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. Over 93 seats, including 11 in Maharashtra, are up for grabs. Polling began at 7 am across 12 states and union territories. More than 1300 candidates, including about 120 women, are in the fray. The BJP has already secured the Surat seat unopposed. Voting will not happen for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri seat until the sixth phase on May 25. Prominent leaders like Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan are among those contesting.
Voting begins for 93 seats in third phase of Lok Sabha elections
The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.
229 nominations filed by 183 candidates for 5 seats in Maharashtra going to polls in first phase
A total of 229 nominations have been filed by 183 candidates for the five constituencies in the east Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, which will vote in the first phase of general polls on April 19. Prominent candidates include Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and state Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar of the BJP, and Pratibha Dhanorkar of the Congress. Voting will be held for Nagpur, Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST), Bhandara-Gondiya, Chandrapur, and Ramtek (SC) in the first phase.
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