UP ASSEMBLY POLSS 2022
TMC steamrolls opposition in Bengal assembly bypolls, continues its LS victory streak
TMC swept West Bengal bypolls, securing Raiganj, Bagda, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Maniktala with significant margins. Candidates Kalyani, Thakur, Adhikari, and Pandey defeated BJP's Chaubey. MLA resignations led to vacancies for Lok Sabha polls. Banerjee dedicated wins to July 21 Martyrs' Day. BJP plans introspection and alleges irregularities. Left-Congress third.
Punjab bypoll: Counting of votes for Jalandhar West assembly seat underway
Counting of votes for the Jalandhar West assembly bypoll in Punjab began on Saturday. Polling took place on Wednesday, recording a voter turnout of 54.98 per cent, a notable decrease from the 67 per cent turnout in the 2022 state elections. Votes are being tallied at a centre located at Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. As per officials, the process commenced at 8 am.
TMC, BJP ready for bypoll battle in 4 Bengal assembly seats on Wednesday
Four assembly seats in West Bengal are up for bypolls, with BJP leveraging its Lok Sabha success and TMC looking to build on electoral gains. Three seats are in south Bengal, won by BJP in 2021 but later switched to TMC. BJP and TMC have fielded candidates, with Left Front and Congress also in the race. Elections are closely watched, with results expected on July 13.
BJP plans to field Muslim candidate in UP's assembly bypoll for the first time ever
The BJP is planning to nominate a Muslim candidate for the Kundarki assembly bypoll. Besides Kundarki, bypolls are also due on Karhal, Katehari, Milkipur, Khair, Sisamau, Phulpur, Majahwan, Ghaziabad and Meerapur. Of the 10 bypoll-bound seats, BJP had won Khair, Phulpur and Ghaziabad while SP had won five - Katehari, Karhal, Milkipur, Sisamau and Kundarki. Meerapur and Majahwan were won by BJP allies, RLD and NISHAD party, respectively.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
Valuable lessons BJP needs to learn from Maharashtra and UP results
In Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the BJP got some critical decisions wrong, which resulted in it falling short of a majority on its own in Parliament
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Keen contest on cards in bypolls to 10 Assembly seats in UP
The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh will be fiercely contested between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (SP and Congress). These elections, triggered by vacated assembly seats due to Lok Sabha wins and disqualifications, are crucial despite not affecting BJP’s majority. Both alliances are gearing up, with the INDIA bloc aiming to extend their recent Lok Sabha success. The outcomes will significantly impact political morale and strategies, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the state.
Shivpal Yadav, Indrajit Saroj in contention to replace Akhilesh as opposition leader in UP Assembly
Akhilesh Yadav vacated his UP Assembly seat, leading to a race for the leader of opposition position. Front-runners include Shivpal Singh Yadav, Mata Prasad Pandey, and Indrajit Saroj.
France President Macron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary elections, handing a chastening loss to Macron's pro-European centrists, according to French opinion poll institutes.
Jitin Prasada - Brahmin face from UP - returns to Centre after 10 years
Jitin Prasada, a prominent Brahmin face of Uttar Pradesh, returned to the Centre after joining BJP in 2021. He was a minister in Manmohan Singh governments and a key figure in Rahul Gandhi's 'young Turks' group.
UP: SP MLA, four others gets seven years in jail for setting woman's house ablaze to grab land
Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki, his brother Rizwan Solanki, and three others sentenced to 7 years for setting fire to a woman's house in a land dispute.
Chandrababu Naidu family's fortune up by Rs 858 crore as Heritage Foods stock soars 64% in 5 days
On Friday, shares of Heritage Foods hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 661.75 on the BSE. On the day before the final phase of polling and the exit polls, the stock had ended at Rs 402.80. The stock gave a stellar show between June 3 and June 7.
BJP's caste strategy put back on table in Uttar Pradesh
Following a loss in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is reviewing its caste strategy in the state by promoting leaders from non-Yadav backward castes, EBCs, and SCs. Prominent figures like Keshav Prasad Maurya, Swatantra Dev Singh, and Bhupendra Chaudhary have been key in securing votes from specific caste groups. Despite these efforts, some leaders like Sanjeev Balyan faced defeats, while alliances with parties like RLD showed mixed results in the recent polls.
Mumbai cha raja kaun? Many reasons why 'Nakli Sena' won most seats in India's financial capital
The biggest electoral exercise in the country concluded with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena shining in Maharashtra, winning 9 out of 21 contested Lok Sabha seats. The party faced a tough Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai North West, losing by a slim margin of 48 votes.
Samajwadi Party, Congress gain at BSP’s expense
The decline of the BSP in Uttar Pradesh during the Lok Sabha election benefited the INDIA alliance, as both the SP and BJP captured a share of BSP's votes. BSP's vote share decline was advantageous for the INDIA Bloc, with SP and Congress attracting a significant portion of the BSP's former votes.
BJP's Rajinder Rana loses to Congress's Ranjit Singh in Himachal's Sujanpur bypoll
BJP's Rana lost to Congress's Ranjit Singh by 2,440 votes in Himachal Pradesh by-elections. Rana and Singh swapped parties. Sujanpur by-election had a voter turnout of 63.76% with 77,742 voters.
UP Exit Polls 2024 Result Live: NDA to secure a landslide win in UP with 64-74 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 54.03 per cent across 14 parliamentary constituencies in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India’s Voter Turnout app, polling percentages varied significantly across different constituencies.
SP leader Azam Khan gets 10 years of jail in 2016 forced eviction case
Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison for forcibly vacating and demolishing a house in Dungarpur eight years ago. The Special MP/MLA Court also fined him Rs 14 lakh. The court found Khan guilty of conspiracy, while co-accused Barkat Ali received a seven-year sentence and Rs 6 lakh fine. Ali faces additional imprisonment if he fails to pay. Khan, already in Sitapur jail for other convictions, lost his UP Assembly membership in 2022 due to a hate speech case.
June 4 will be day of freedom; BJP to get final farewell, INDIA bloc & SP’s PDA will prevail: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav, the SP chief and leader of the Opposition in the UP Assembly, is actively campaigning for the INDIA Bloc in the current LS elections. During a busy campaign schedule, Akhilesh Yadav discussed his PDA plank, alliance with Congress, and the outlook for Opposition parties with Pervez Iqbal Siddiqui.
Uttar Pradesh records 54.03 per cent voters turnout in sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls
In Uttar Pradesh, a voter turnout of 54.03% was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission of India monitored polling in 14 parliamentary constituencies, including Allahabad, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh.
Samajwadi Party faces tough challenge against BJP in Azamgarh; eyes to regain its bastion
The Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, falls under the General category. Azamgarh constituency comprises five Legislative Assembly segments: Gopalpur, Sagri, Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, and Mehnagar (SC).
SP goes all out to regain 'real fortress' Azamgarh from BJP
Azamgarh is indeed known as a political platform for SP to spread its foothold in eastern UP. But BJP grabbed it from SP in the June 2022 byelections after Akhilesh resigned as Lok Sabha MP from here following his win in the state assembly elections.
2024 UP Lok Sabha Polls: BJP, SP locked in battle for Dalit votes of 'weakened' BSP in Ambedkar Nagar
The seat was a BSP bastion between 1996 and 2004 during which Mayawati won the seat thrice. In 2019, BSP candidate Ritesh Pandey won the seat for the SP-BSP alliance but switched over to the BJP in February this year and is now contesting from the party. He is being challenged by Lalji Verma, one of the founding members of the BSP and Mayawati's trusted lieutenant. Verma has been a seven-time MLA and minister in many BSP governments in the state. Currently, he is the sitting SP MLA from Katehari.
LS Polls: UP govt-aided gaushalas attend to stray cattle menace ahead of phase 5 election
Stray cattle remain a significant issue in Uttar Pradesh's ongoing Lok Sabha elections, impacting farmers' crops and causing road accidents. Despite government efforts, the problem persists. In Kadaura village, two gaushalas run by women's self-help groups, supported by the state, shelter and care for these animals. The shelters, which started three years ago, use technology for management and receive both government and private veterinary assistance. The district administration is actively involved, implementing initiatives like a gobar gas plant to support the gaushalas financially.
In Rae Bareli, its a fight between Gandhi legacy and Yogi-Modi double engine
The elections in Rae Bareli revolve around the Gandhis' legacy, BJP's challenge, and critical issues like development and employment. The political dynamics, including key players like Amit Shah and Modi, and the influence of the caste matrix, shape the electoral narrative.
Kannauj: SP's Akhilesh Yadav strives to reclaim his family legacy as BJP's Subrat Pathak tries to repeat his 2019 win
Kannauj seat has been considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party since 1998, but the seat witnessed a significant shift in the 2019 election when BJP's Subrat Pathak managed to secure victory. Kannauj known as the 'perfume capital of India' will go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.
Sena vs Sena: SC to consider listing plea of Thackeray faction against speaker's order
The Supreme Court agreed to consider listing a plea by the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Eknath Shinde as the 'real political party' after its split in June 2022. The court issued notices to Chief Minister Shinde and other lawmakers of his group on the plea. The Thackeray faction alleges that Shinde 'unconstitutionally usurped power' and is heading an 'unconstitutional government'.
Dara Singh Chauhan, who lost UP Assembly bypoll, is BJP's candidate for legislative council by-election
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named former Uttar Pradesh minister Dara Singh Chauhan as its candidate for a legislative council seat in the state. Chauhan, who previously won an Assembly by-election, is from a backward caste and the BJP's decision to field him highlights the party's efforts to maintain its social coalition in Uttar Pradesh.
Akhilesh targets UP government over stray cattle menace: 'How many people killed during BJP rule?'
"The BJP government in the state should issue a clarification on the stray cattle issue. How many people were killed or injured due to stray animals during BJP rule? How many of those who died due to stray animals were compensated and how much was given? How many stray animals are there in the cow shelters that have been opened?" Yadav asked in a post on X.
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