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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.
Maharashtra MLC Elections: Voting underway, 12 candidates in fray for 11 seats
The Maharashtra Legislative Council Elections are taking place at Vidhan Sabha for 11 seats, with 12 candidates vying for a spot. BJP's Pankaja Munde visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai ahead of the polls. BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP have fielded candidates. The BJP leads in MLA support. The elections coincide with the upcoming Assembly elections.
Maharashtra: Seat-sharing talks in Maha Vikas Aghadi underway, Congress likely to field candidates on maximum seats
The Maharashtra assembly polls are scheduled later this year to elect 288 members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, the top leaders of the three major allies -- Congress, NCP-SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) -- held a meeting and deliberated on the seat-sharing formula.
EC should be careful in assigning poll symbols to avoid confusion: Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule said a delegation of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) met the EC officials and requested them to address concerns about "confusing" symbols assigned during the recently-held Lok Sabha elections.
Lost Lok Sabha seat due to confusion: NCP-SP to ECI
The NCP-SP faction protests the Election Commission's decision to assign independent candidates the trumpet symbol, causing confusion with its 'tutari' blow horn. They claim it led to losing a Lok Sabha seat and demand a change for the upcoming polls.
Sunetra Pawar files papers as NCP candidate for RS polls; not upset, says Chhagan Bhujbal
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar filed as NCP candidate for Rajya Sabha elections. Despite his interest in contesting, senior party leader Chhagan Bhujbal supported her nomination as a collective decision. This move follows Sunetra's loss in the Lok Sabha elections, where her sister-in-law won. The Rajya Sabha has ten vacancies.
Manoj Jarange claims Marathas assaulted for not voting for BJP in Beed LS seat; demands action
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange urged Maharashtra Home Minister to take action against those attacking Marathas for not voting for BJP candidate in Beed. Jarange's indefinite fast in Antarwali Sarathi village demands recognition of Kunbis as Marathas for quota benefits. He advised Marathas to focus on farming and urged youth to maintain peace.
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.
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.
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.
Arunachal assembly election: BJP candidates win from Borduria-Bogapani, Changlang South seats
BJP candidate Hamjong Tangha won the Changlang South seat by defeating his nearest rival Timpu Ngemu of National People's Party by a margin of 1,482 votes, according to the Election Commission of India.
Election heat peaks: From tale of CM’s Chair to bureaucratic countdown
With results day close by, bureaucrats working in central government offices are counting their last few days of ease. Having put together plans for 100 days and five years, several top bureaucrats are learnt to have used the window to go out on a short leave to take a quick breather. Reason is obvious — while results day can be uncertain, it is certain that the new government will keep them on their toes.
Check out the key seats as Mumbai gears up to vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls
The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20 covers 13 Mumbai constituencies including notable candidates like Piyush Goyal, Ujjwal Nikam, and Arvind Sawant. Maharashtra with 48 parliamentary seats, including Mumbai North, is a battleground for the Mahayuti coalition and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region adds Bhiwandi and Palghar to the mix.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: In parched Aurangabad, booze becomes a hot topic
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Aurangabad, facing a water crisis, sees a surprising focus on alcohol as a major topic. Amid accusations and denials of owning liquor shops, political parties compete, leaving voters frustrated and emphasizing the need for water solutions.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Voter turnout stands at 64.5%; highest in Assam, lowest in UP
LS Poll Phase 3 Voters Turnout: The third phase of the Lok Sabha election covered 93 constituencies across 11 states, with 64.58% turnout. Notable contenders include Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Election Commission has enforced robust security measures for fair voting. Over 17.24 crore voters are facilitated by 18.5 lakh polling officials. This phase features 1,300 candidates, including 120 women.
Reject the proponents of lies and hatred, press the hand button: Sonia Gandhi releases an emotional video for voters
Sonia Gandhi urges voters during India's 18th Lok Sabha polls to reject lies, emphasizing unity, democracy defense, and addressing youth unemployment, crimes, Dalit, Adivasis, minorities discrimination, while promoting Nyay Patra for the disadvantaged communities.
PM Modi casts vote in Gujarat, says everyone should vote in large numbers and celebrate the festival of democracy
As the third phase of voting began for the 18th Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi casted his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad. Sporting a white kurta-pyjama paired with a saffron-colored half jacket, PM Modi accompanied Amit Shah to the voting booth. Along the way, he paused to greet onlookers, even signing a sketch of himself. Additionally, PM Modi took a photograph with a young girl outside the polling booth located at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya to Dimple Yadav; Top candidates and constituencies
As Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections approaches, 93 seats in 11 states and Union Territories are gearing up for voting on May 7. This phase will witness key battles including Amit Shah in Gandhinagar, Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri, Jyotiraditya Scindia in Guna, Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Vidisha, and Supriya Sule in Baramati. Here's a glimpse of the major candidates and the constituencies that will shape the outcome of this phase.
"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.
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