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Pew Research Center Report: Young voters moving toward Republican Party, most of them under 30. Details here
A study conducted by Pew Research shows that young people are moving toward the Republican Party in big numbers and most of them are under 30. Will Donald Trump be able to keep this momentum till the polls are held on November 5?
Labour Party leader Starmer thanks British voters, says people are ready for change
His speech came after Britons resoundingly voted to put an end to 14 years of Conservative rule and deliver a landslide victory for the Labour Party According to the exit poll, which is often quite close to the final tally, Labour could win as many as 410 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway 326 mark and notching up a 170-seat majority with the incumbent Tories led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak down to just 131 seats.
2024 US Presidential Election: Kamala Harris's team fears racial insensitivity if Joe Biden steps down. Will Black voters be angry?
The 2024 US Presidential Election is coming closer and Kamala Harris's team is concerned about being overlooked if Joe Biden steps down, citing potential racial insensitivity. Despite black voter support for Democrats, Harris faces polling challenges. She has not been included in the list of possible Biden successors to take on Republican contender Donald Trump.
New voices, new choices: Immigrant voters ready to shape Britain's future
Voting for the first time in a British election, immigrant voters like Prathesh Panjak are eager to participate in the July 4 ballot, hoping to influence change in their new home. The Labour Party is expected to win by a landslide, ending the Conservative Party's 14-year rule. Immigrants from Commonwealth countries, such as Nigeria, India, and Malaysia, are eligible to vote. Panjak, 27, who arrived in Britain last year, is excited to vote after missing the election in India.
Who are the main players in the UK's upcoming national election?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the main opposition party, the left-of-center Labour, after 14 years in power under five different prime ministers. The Conservatives and Labour traditionally dominate British politics under the U.K.'s "first past the post" electoral system, which makes it difficult for smaller parties to win representation in Parliament.
As Iran faces a rare runoff presidential election, disenchanted voters are staying away
Iran will hold a runoff presidential election Friday, only its second since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, after only 39.9% of its voting public cast a ballot the previous week. Of over 24.5 million votes, more than 1 million ballots were later rejected - typically a sign of people feeling obligated to head to the polls but wanting to reject all the candidates.
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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
The far-right National Rally surged ahead in France’s first round of legislative elections, projected to win about one-third of the national vote. This poses a significant challenge to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. If the National Rally secures a parliamentary majority in the second round, it could form France's first far-right government since World War II. The party's leader, Marine Le Pen, urged voters to help her party achieve a legislative majority, potentially leading to a power-sharing arrangement with Macron.
American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Ahead of Independence Day in the United States and a crucial election in the United Kingdom, a pervasive sense of distrust has clouded the political landscapes. In the UK, voters anticipate a change after 14 years under the Conservatives, disillusioned by broken promises and scandal. Meanwhile, Americans prepare for a divisive election rematch amid deep polarization and widespread mistrust in government. Both nations, rooted in democratic ideals, face challenges reflecting a loss of faith in leadership and institutions, shaping a sobering backdrop to their respective celebrations and electoral decisions.
Days after Raisi’s death, Iran votes for a new President
Iranians voted for a new president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader. The election coincides with escalating regional tension due to war between Israel and Iran's allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as increased Western pressure on Iran over its fast-advancing nuclear programme.
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.
Millions join EU vote finale as far right eyes gains
Twenty-one of the bloc's 27 countries, including heavy hitters France and Germany, were voting on the election's biggest day to help shape the European Union's direction over the next five years. "In the current world situation, where everyone is trying to isolate each other, it's important to keep standing up for peace and democracy," said Berling voter Tanja Reith, 52.
In Modi's stronghold, voters chose jobs over new Hindu temple
India's grand Hindu temple opening, aimed at bolstering PM Modi's Hindu-first agenda ahead of elections, backfired as BJP lost key seats due to voter discontent over unemployment and inflation. Despite retaining power, BJP's reduced margin reflects public focus shifting from religious issues to economic concerns. The opposition Samajwadi Party capitalised on these grievances, signaling a potential shift in political priorities away from religious symbolism.
Lok Sabha polls: North-West Delhi seat records highest number of NOTA votes in city
In the Lok Sabha elections, the North-West Delhi constituency recorded the highest number of 'None of the Above' (NOTA) votes at 8,984. The NOTA option in the electronic voting machine (EVM) was incorporated following a Supreme Court verdict in 2013.
Biden wins Democratic primaries in New Jersey, Washington in some of 2024's last contests
The former president was on the ballot in Republican contests in Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, competed in the same states, plus the primary in Washington and one in South Dakota. Republicans in DC held a party-run primary in March. South Dakota cancelled its GOP presidential primary because Trump was uncontested.
Congress flags new rule restricting counting agents at ARO tables on counting day, EC clarifies
After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken raised concerns about candidates' counting agents not being allowed at Assistant Returning Officer tables during vote counting, calling it a major issue. The Election Commission clarified that agents are allowed at RO and ARO tables. Exit polls indicate BJP-led NDA poised for a significant win.
Congress will not participate in Lok Sabha exit poll debates
The Congress party said that it prefers to avoid speculation and the battle for television ratings. Therefore, the party has chosen not to take part in any Lok Sabha exit poll debates on television channels.
TMC's stronghold south Bengal faces 'old vs new' battle amid spotlight on Sandeshkhali
As south Bengal gears up for the final phase of Lok Sabha polls, TMC faces a tough battle against BJP and Left-Congress alliance. Key contests in Basirhat and Kolkata Uttar will influence TMC's stronghold in the region. High-stakes battles include Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour, while minority-dominated Basirhat sees a three-way contest. Security measures have been heightened for the crucial polling day on June 1.
'Election for Kashi signifies creation of developed India': PM Modi urges voters of Varanasi to make new record on June 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to voters of Varanasi to set a new record in voting on June 1, stating that the election signifies the creation of a developed India and a city of devotion, power, and detachment. He referred to Kashi as a land of opportunities and the capital of youth welfare and development in the last decade. The upcoming election is a pivotal moment for Varanasi and the entire nation.
Lok Sabha polls: Percentage wise, phase 4 records highest voter turnout, phase 5 lowest
The first phase on April 19 saw a turnout of 66.14 per cent in 102 seats across 21 states, while the second phase on April 26 recorded a turnout of 66.71 per cent in 88 seats across 13 states. The third phase on May 7 had a turnout of 65.68 per cent in 94 seats across 11 states. In comparison, the fourth phase on May 13 recorded the highest turnout of 69.16 per cent, with 86 constituencies in 10 states going to polls.
Poll manifesto promises won't amount to corrupt practice: SC
The observation was made by a bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan on a plea filed by a voter from Chamrajpet assembly constituency in Karnataka. The petitioner had challenged the election of Cong candidate BZ Zameer Akhmed Khan.
What fuels Kashmir valley's drive to reach polling booths to get inked
From anger against the decisions of August 5, 2019, and the policies of the ruling BJP in Kashmir, absence of a formal boycott call from separatist organisations, disappointment with Pakistan, participation of banned Jamaat-e-Islami members in these elections to unemployment, inflation, bureaucratic Raj and inequitable distribution of resources, voters across the region gave varied reasons to stand in the queue and cast their vote.
PM Modi offers special congratulations to Anantnag-Rajouri voters on record turnout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended "special congratulations" to the voters of the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, commending their unprecedented turnout. He described it as a vibrant affirmation of their commitment to democracy. This constituency, which participated in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 25, achieved a turnout of 54.84 percent, setting a new record.
Free food? Modi makes sure every Indian knows whom to thank for it
India's welfare programs are vast in reach and scope. Under the biggest, 821 million Indians are entitled to 5-kilogram (11-pound) sacks of free rice or wheat every month. The government started doling out grain to prevent hunger early in the pandemic and has since committed $142 billion to the program. Modi's face began appearing on the sacks in January.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's daughter Miraya Vadra, First-time voter appeals to youth to vote for change
First-time voter Miraya, daughter of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, urged youths to vote for change alongside brother Raihan in New Delhi constituency.
Donald Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
At a rally in New York City's South Bronx, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and other regions are "building an army" to attack Americans from within. Speaking to a diverse crowd, Trump portrayed migrants as a violent threat, despite studies showing no higher criminality rates among immigrants. He pledged a massive deportation operation if re-elected, linking illegal immigration to economic challenges faced by Black and Hispanic communities.
Former PM Manmohan Singh, BJP stalwart LK Advani cast votes from home
According to the data shared by the office, 1409 voters cast their ballots from the comfort of their homes across all seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi on Friday, which was the second day of the facility being started. The West Delhi constituency reported the highest number of home votes, with 348 voters participating. Among them, 299 were elderly individuals.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi traders disappointed with unresolved issues ahead of polls
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, traders in Delhi are disappointed with political parties' unfulfilled promises. BJP, Congress, and AAP had pledged to resolve issues like shop sealing, parking policies, and GST simplification in their 2019 manifestos. However, traders feel neglected as these problems persist. They demand concrete timelines from candidates to address these issues and criticize the government for failing to provide relief. With elections approaching, traders, traditionally BJP supporters, seek meaningful solutions over empty promises.
Amit Shah shares stock market tip: Buy before June 4 counting day
In the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, a low voter turnout has led to a decline in the Sensex and Nifty. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a BJP leader, has advised investors to view this dip as an opportunity to buy, stating that the market has experienced larger drops before and attributing the current situation to rumors rather than election-related factors.
With 2024 presidential contest looming, Georgia governor signs new election changes into law
Republican activists - fueled by debunked theories of a stolen election - have challenged more than 100,000 voters in the state in recent years. The activists say they are rooting out duplicate records and removing voters who have moved out of state.
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