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Kolkata North, Kolkata South West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Sudip Bandyopadhyay vs Tapas Roy & Mala Roy vs Saira Shah Halim, who are winning?

Sudip Bandyopadhyay, 75, representing the Trinamool Congress, faces internal strife within his party despite holding the Kolkata North seat since 2009. The departure of long-time loyalist Tapas Roy to the BJP highlighted tensions within the party. In Kolkata North, Bandyopadhyay secured victory in 2019 with a significant margin. Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency witnessed notable candidates from major political factions in the recent elections.

How 2024 Lok Sabha election is more about "todega toh Modi hi" than "aayega toh Modi hi"

If exit poll predictions hold true, the Modi-led BJP is poised to extend its influence from the north to the southern tip of India, marking a new era of BJP dominance across India's political landscape. Despite whispers of anti-incumbency and an 'united' opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the verge of becoming only the second PM to secure three consecutive terms after India's first PM Jawahar Lal Nehru.

BJP making major gains in South, West Bengal & Odisha, show exit polls

As per the exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is making inroads in the southern states. The extensive campaign led by PM Narendra Modi and the new alliances are working in favour of the party, As per the exit polls, BJP is winning big in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and marking an entry in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Exit polls throw the gateway to deep south open for BJP

Exit polls predict the BJP will gain 1-3 seats in Kerala and 1-4 seats in Tamil Nadu in the 2024 elections, signaling a breakthrough in traditionally non-BJP regions. Prime Minister Modi's focus on South India, strategic candidate placements, defections from Congress, and alliances have bolstered BJP's prospects in these states

Exit Polls: BJP tipped to win seats in Tamil Nadu, Kerala; INDIA Bloc's ‘South mein saaf’ backfires

Exit polls see Modi hattrick: Predict NDA victory with stellar show in South & East; opposition left far behind

Exit polls on Saturday evening predicted a landslide victory for the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the general election, potentially exceeding its 2019 performance. Some polls projected the NDA could reach around 400 seats, a key target for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Lok Sabha, with 545 members, concluded its election held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.

BJP will get more LS seats from Tamil Nadu than exit polls prediction: Tamilisai Soundararajan

"Results are on June 4. Exit polls have revealed that PM Modi will be the Prime Minister for the third time. In Tamil Nadu, we (BJP) will be getting more seats than the predictions...' Dravidian model' is a failed model. We are very happy that BJP is making a mark in Tamil Nadu politics," Tamilisai Soundararajan told ANI.

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.

Why a sub-300 seat Modi in 2024 suits the West

India’s refusal to toe the Western line on Russia and Iran has irked the US and its allies who believe a more modest winning margin for Narendra Modi in 2024 would best serve the West’s interests

Rs 2,000 fine for wasting water: Delhi minister Atishi issues guidelines amid scarcity, directs Jal Board to review situation

Delhi's water minister, Atishi, issued directives on Wednesday aimed at conserving water resources in the region. She has instructed the Delhi Jal Board CEO to deploy 200 teams to monitor violations such as washing cars with hoses, overflowing water tanks, and using domestic water for construction or commercial purposes.

Delhi announces water supply cut. Check out the affected areas

Delhi Water Crisis: The Delhi state government has announced a water rationing plan for many areas in South Delhi, affecting areas like Greater Kailash and Lajpat Nagar, due to the ongoing water crisis. Many areas in north and south west Delhi are already facing significant water shortage this summer as the national capital faces a prolonged heatwave.

Bengal govt to move higher court to challenge Cal HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata Banerjee

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday struck down as illegal the OBC status of several classes in West Bengal granted since 2010, sparking a political debate in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections.

Water shortage, poor drainage, traffic jams pressing issues in South Delhi

With voting on May 25 for the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat, residents share the issues they face. The region faces water scarcity, traffic congestion, and inadequate drainage. Residents prioritised basic amenities over political issues like the chronic water crisis and infrastructural challenges. Candidates like Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Sahi Ram Pehalwan promise solutions, focusing on healthcare, education, and sports facilities in the region.

Lok Sabha Elections: In India's political landscape, tensions among states are most dangerous divide

India's weeks-long election is reaching its conclusion as the remaining 164 of 543 constituencies in the lower house of parliament vote by June 1. The focus has been on religious and caste divides, but tensions between Indian states are prominent. Regional parties are leading opposition to the BJP, with concerns of power imbalances and federalism threats. The next government faces challenges in managing growing regional tensions and maintaining national unity. The BJP's dominance and regional alliances will shape India's political landscape in the coming years.

BJP to score big in South, NDA will cross 400: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge as the largest party in southern India, reiterating his NDA alliance's aim to surpass 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, with results expected on June 4. Modi dismissed claims of the BJP's weak presence in the southern states, citing the party's performance in the 2019 elections. He predicted a significant increase in both seat and vote share for the BJP and its allies in the region.

BJP will emerge as the single largest party in South India: Amit Shah

Lok Sabha elections: With south, central India over, polls enter Gangetic belt

In Uttar Pradesh, 41 seats will vote in the remaining three phases including hot seats like Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Ballia, and Ghazipur. BJP did extremely well in the last two elections, winning most these seats. In West Bengal, polling will take place for 24 seats out of total 42 seats in the remaining phases. BJP and Trinamool Congress are locked in a high-stake battle in the state where the former has deployed several union ministers to oversee election campaigning. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is leading the campaign for Trinamool.

NDA already near 200 mark after phase 3; In South India, BJP will be the largest party: Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi takes advice from uncle in America: PM Modi reacts to Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Sam Pitroda's controversial remark by accusing Rahul Gandhi of seeking advice from an "uncle in America" and likened him to a third umpire in cricket. Modi criticized Pitroda's statement for allegedly abusing people based on their skin color. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh issued a statement distancing the party from Pitroda's analogies, calling them unfortunate and unacceptable.

Lok Sabha: Narendra Modi’s path to 'abki baar 400 paar' goal runs through India’s south & east

Lok Sabha elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is optimistic about his Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition's chances of winning a significant majority in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Analysts and election strategists acknowledge the challenges ahead, including the need to secure more seats in regions that have been less receptive to Modi's appeal. Modi aims to surpass the National Democratic Alliance's previous success and secure over 400 seats in the lower house of parliament. Achieving this ambitious goal would require significant gains in southern India, where the BJP traditionally faces strong regional competition.

BJP's vote share in South will increase in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi

In an interview with the Asianet News Network, PM Modi also addressed the alleged narrative of the BJP being a party of the upper caste.

Lok Sabha: PM Narendra Modi woos south in bid for pan-India ride to power

Lok Sabha Elections: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to secure re-election by expanding his party's parliamentary majority with a strategic focus on winning over voters in the wealthier south. Despite facing challenges rooted in regional identities and social justice appeals, Modi's efforts to woo the southern states mark a crucial battleground in the upcoming polls.

High-stake battle in Coimbatore - 'Manchester of South India'

CPIM's PR Natarajan, backed by DMK, had won the Lok Sabha seat in 2019 with a vote share of 45.66%, with BJP's CP Radhakrishnan coming in second, getting 31.34% of the votes polled. In this election, DMK has fielded Ganapathy P Rajkumar, a former Coimbatore mayor who joined the party in 2020 after leaving AIADMK, going against its decade-long seat-sharing agreement with CPM for the seat, possibly anticipating a tough fight owing to BJP candidate Annamalai's growing popularity.