TELANGANA LS POLLS
Congress panel on assessing party's poor performance in Telangana in LS polls meets candidates
A three-member committee led by P J Kurien held meetings with candidates in Telangana who contested in the Lok Sabha polls, discussing strengths, weaknesses, and steps to strengthen the Congress party. Members like Kadiam Kavya and Danam Nagender shared insights on party shortcomings, expressing optimism for future success. The committee, constituted by the AICC, aims to address poor performance in states like Telangana, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh.
Congress constitutes committees to examine poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, seven states
Congress formed fact-finding committees in 7 states and Delhi to analyze poor performance in Lok Sabha polls under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge.
NDA strengthened foundation of a 'new politics' in South with its LS poll performance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the National Democratic Alliance's success in South India during the recent Lok Sabha polls, highlighting victories in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Despite not winning seats in Tamil Nadu, Modi emphasised the rise in NDA's vote share as a positive sign for the future. He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by BJP workers in Kerala and expressed optimism for the alliance's growing influence in the region.
People rejected 'Modi guarantee' in Lok Sabha elections: T'gana CM Revanth Reddy
Referring to the Congress and BJP getting eight seats each out of the total 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and BRS drawing a blank, Revanth Reddy said the two parties have increased their seats and vote share.
Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP brings saffron wave to Andhra-Telangana
The Lok Sabha polls in formerly undivided Andhra Pradesh have significantly boosted the BJP's fortunes in the southern states. The NDA coalition performed exceptionally well, capturing 31 out of 42 seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The success can be attributed to former undivided Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an NDA ally, which secured 16 out of 25 seats in the Andhra LS polls. Additionally, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's Janasena Party, an NDA ally, won two seats. The rival YSRCP, currently in power in the state, only managed to secure four seats. The Congress-led INDI-alliance failed to secure any seats in the state.
No worries on LS elections outcome, expecting good results: BRS chief KCR on exit polls predictions
Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao dismissed exit poll reports suggesting a "poor show" by the BRS in the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that the party will work for the people. Rao defended the BRS's position as the protection shield for Telangana, despite the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Parliament elections. He cited the unpopularity of the Congress government and the potential for discontent to explode soon.
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.
Congress will win at least 10 of 17 LS seats in Telangana: Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed confidence that the Congress will win at least 10 of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state and that the INDIA bloc will form a government at the Centre. The BJP is expected to win four-five seats in Telangana, while the BRS may not get more than one and the AIMIM would retain the Hyderabad LS constituency. The remaining seats, at least 10, would go to the Congress.
PM Modi notches up over 200 rallies, roadshows as Lok Sabha poll campaign ends
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his whirlwind Lok Sabha poll campaign with a rally in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday, closing out his electioneering the way he began -- by focussing on a region where he has invested heavily over the years for the BJP to make a mark outside its strongholds. Modi notched up a total of 206 public-outreach programmes, including rallies and roadshows, since the Election Commission (EC) announced the poll schedule on March 16.
Naveen Patnaik should retire due to old age, BJP will make young 'bhumiputra' new Odisha CM: Amit Shah
Addressing back-to-back election rallies in Odisha ahead of the third phase of simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls in the state on May 25, Shah said the ongoing polls are to make Narendra Modi the PM for the third term and restore Odisha's glory, which has been "destroyed" by the Patnaik-led BJD government.
NDA has bagged 310 seats after five phases of Lok Sabha polls, claims Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that the NDA had secured 310 seats after five phases of Lok Sabha polls and predicted over 400 seats after the next rounds. He urged the people of Odisha to break free from "babu-raj" and elect BJP for state and central governance. Shah criticized the current administration for neglecting tribal welfare and announced various development initiatives promising a young Odia Chief Minister.
LS polls: Telangana records 66.3 per cent polling
While 2.18 crore voters cast their ballots at 35,809 polling stations, 2,10,771 people exercised their franchise in Voter Facilitation Centres, postal voting centres and through home-voting, he said in a release Tuesday night. The 65.67 per cent votes polled at polling booths is almost three per cent more than that recorded in the 2019 general elections.
Telangana records 61.54 per cent voter turnout in LS polls, polling peaceful
The polling process in Telangana was peaceful, DGP Ravi Gupta said in a release. Notably, polling in Naxal-affected areas concluded without any incident by 4 pm, he said. State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj said the response from voters was good.
Lok Sabha poll contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the 2024 election as a showdown between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, framing it as a choice between development and what he called "vote for jihad." He accused Congress, BRS, and AIMIM of hindering progress, and urged Telangana to support BJP for 400 seats. Shah criticized Congress for not fulfilling promises and praised Modi for decisive actions, including the construction of the Ram temple and the abolition of Article 370.
Union Minister, ex-CMs in north Karnataka's Lok Sabha battleground
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with former chief ministers Basavaraj Bommai and Jagadish Shettar, as well as AICC President Mallikarjuna Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani, are among the 227 candidates contesting in the 14 constituencies of northern Karnataka on Tuesday. Ministers Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Shivanand Patil, Eshwar Khandre, and Satish Jarkiholi are aiming to introduce their offspring into electoral politics through the upcoming LS polls.
Hyderabad's Malkajgiri: Where North meets East and West in the South
Malkajgiri LS, 'Mini India', epitomizes diversity with Telugus, Tamilians, Malayalees, Kannadigas, Bengalis, Maharashtrians, Biharis, Marwaris. Largest LS seat in India with key candidates Eatala Rajender, Sunitha Mahender Reddy, and vibrant mix of voters.
Notification for LS polls in Telangana to be issued on April 18
The election for 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana is set to take place on April 18, with nominations accepted from April 18 to 25. The elections will be scrutinized on April 26 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is April 29. The Congress, BJP, and BRS have announced their candidates for all 17 constituencies, while Congress has named its nominees to 14 seats.
Telangana LS Polls: Exodus of leaders from BRS continues as Bhadrachalam MLA Venkat Rao quits party, joins Congress
BRS party faces defections as Tellam Venkat Rao and others switch to Congress in Telangana. Several leaders left after the party's defeat in the Assembly polls last year.
LS polls: BSP to contest two seats in T'gana as part of its tie-up with BRS
The BRS and BSP on March 5 announced a pre-poll alliance in Telangana for the LS polls following talks between KCR and state BSP president R S Praveen Kumar.
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