UTTAR PRADESH ASSEMBLY SEATS
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.
UP cabinet passes draft of UP NIRMAN Bill-2024 to attract investors
The Uttar Pradesh government passed the draft of the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024 in a bid to boost the state's economy to one trillion dollars. The bill aims to create Special Investment Regions (SIRs) to attract big investors. The decision will promote economic development, ease of doing business, and create new job opportunities. Additionally, the cabinet approved a proposal for a Memorandum of Understanding between ITPO and MSME to encourage industrial investment.
Even if SP wins all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, it won't restore our faith in EVMs: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday he does not trust the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and even if his party wins all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, it will not restore his faith in them. "...EVM pe mujhe kal bhi bharosa ...
BJP starts early for assembly elections with plans to announce candidates early
Sources said t the BJP is also looking to take some populist measures -- like it took in Haryana, where the BJP government revised the creamy layer limit of OBCs to ₹8 lakh from ₹6 lakh, raised backwards reservation in group A and group B jobs in the state to 27% from 15%.
Akhilesh Yadav to be SP's leader in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will lead the party in the Lok Sabha. He resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The party spokesperson confirmed Yadav's new role post assembly resignation. As the third largest party with 37 seats in the Lok Sabha, a meeting was held to congratulate MPs and highlight the party's commitment to social justice and positive politics.
Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at Modi 3.0, says "government stuck in limbo..."
Ahead of Narendra Modi's third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Modi 3.0, stating a government stuck in limbo is not effective. Newly elected MPs were invited for tea at the PM's residence before the oath ceremony. BJP leaders attended, and the NDA unanimously elected Modi as their leader. Yadav is taking steps to revoke membership of seven SP MLAs who supported BJP in Rajya Sabha elections.
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A Gandhi, a non-Gandhi and Ayodhya: How Uttar Pradesh became House of Cards for BJP?
In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, high-profile leaders like Maneka Gandhi and Smriti Irani faced unexpected defeats, reflecting a significant setback for the BJP. The loss in Faizabad, the city of the newly constructed Ram temple, came as a significant blow despite vigorous campaigning by the BJP. The elections also witnessed anti-incumbency sentiments impacting the party's performance, leading to the defeat of 27 out of 49 sitting MPs. Notable losses included Union ministers like Smriti Irani, Ajay Mishra Teni, and others who failed to secure re-election, signaling a shift in the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
BJP wins 8 of 17 SC-reserved seats in UP, lowest in last three polls
In the latest general elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP lost ground on SC-reserved seats to opposition parties. The new 'hero' of Dalit politics, Chandrashekhar Azad, won from Nagina. The BSP faced setbacks due to internal issues, and the NDA's influence weakened among Dalit voters.
0.8% vs 1.8%: The number game behind BJP's failure in '400-paar' and Congress' success in '200-paar'
NDA's failure to achieve its '400-paar' mark, coupled with the INDIA alliance crossing the 200-mark, indicates a shift in grassroots sentiments, particularly evident in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Despite contesting more seats this time, the BJP experienced a decline in vote share, contrasting with the Congress, which saw an increase compared to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Despite securing 36.53 percent of the total votes polled, the BJP fell short of the magic figure of 272, marking a slight decrease of about 0.8 percent.
Congress bags Allahabad seat 40 years after Amitabh Bachchan's feat
Congress candidate Ujjwal Raman Singh won the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Tripathi by 58,795 votes, ending the party's 40-year dry patch since actor Amitabh Bachchan's election in 1984. Singh (51), son of Samajwadi Party's stalwart leader and two-time MP from the Allahabad seat Rewati Raman Singh, has been an MLA from the Karchana seat of Prayagraj district.
Rahul Gandhi wins Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat by over 3.9 lakh votes
Rahul Gandhi won the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh by a margin of 3,90,030 votes, surpassing Sonia Gandhi's 2019 victory margin.
Rajnath Singh, a formidable BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh with grassroots connect
Rajnath Singh, a prominent leader from Uttar Pradesh, is known for his grassroots connect and moderate image. He has expanded BJP's network in the Hindi heartland and is set to retain the prestigious Lucknow Lok Sabha seat with a significant lead over his rival from Samajwadi Party.
Lok Sabha election results: What went wrong for BJP-NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh? Union minister explains
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale discussed the underwhelming performance of the NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need to accept electoral results. He highlighted the impact of the split between Shiv Sena and NCP, leading to voter preference for Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, benefiting MVA.
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.
Pithapuram Assembly Election Result: Pawan Kalyan likely to cruise to victory with almost 70,000 vote lead
The Pithapuram constituency went to polling in the fourth phase of the Assembly elections on May 13. Candidates in the fray for the East Godavari subsect include the Congress' Madepalli Satyananda Rao, the Bahujan Samaj Party's Bulli Raju Prattipati. Held by the YSRCP's Pendem Dorababu, the seat looks to be out of the YS Jagan-led party's grip amid a dismal showing in this year's elections.
UP election results: Big names trailing in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections
Early trends show INDIA bloc leading in the biggest state of India, with Rahul Gandhi ahead in Rae Bareli LS seat. Big names like Modi and Smriti Irani are trailing behind.
Mayawati's BSP trailing in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
Staring at one of its worst electoral defeats from Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party is trailing behind in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the BSP has garnered about 1.92 per cent votes in the country and 9.16 per cent votes in Uttar Pradesh, as per Election Commission data.
BJP shocker in Ayodhya: Saffron party trails in Faizabad, the seat that houses Ram Mandir
The BJP fulfilled its promise of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with a grand opening led by Prime Minister Modi, but early results show unexpected challenges. BJP candidate Lallu Singh trails in Faizabad, where Ayodhya falls and a constituency considered safe for the party. Despite predictions of a landslide victory, early trends suggest BJP may be limited to under 300 seats, with the SP leading in Uttar Pradesh.
Even by Congress' constantly falling standards, its Arunachal situation this time is quite something
That the Congress has become electorally insignificant is now a given in many parts of India. But the party's fate in Arunachal Pradesh in the just-concluded assembly election is something else altogether. In a terrain it once dominated, the party failed to find candidates for as many as 41 seats out of a total of 60.
'Historic day...shows pro-incumbency for BJP': CM Pema Khandu after huge win in Arunachal Pradesh
According to the Election Commission of India, BJP won 46 out of 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh. National People Party (NPEP) won 5 seats, Nationalist Congress Party won 3 seats and the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) won 2 seats. Congress party could only win one seat.
NCP wins three Assembly seats in Arunachal; significant step to regain national status, says Patel
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP won three seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls. Newly elected MLAs Nikil Kamin, Likha Soni, and Toku Tatum are set to contribute to the state's development.
Congress bags only one of 60 assembly seats in Arunachal, accepts people's mandate
The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh has gracefully accepted the results of the recently declared assembly polls, in which they only managed to secure one seat out of the 19 candidates they fielded. Despite the disappointment of the outcome, Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Nabam Tuki conveyed that the party remains undeterred and not demoralized.
Lok Sabha poll results: All eyes on UP's high-profile seats
Uttar Pradesh is set for vote counting on June 4, with high-profile candidates like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the race. The ruling BJP, along with allies Apna Dal, NISHAD party, Rashtriya Lok Dal, and the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led SBSP, contested the polls. Opposition INDIA bloc partners Samajwadi Party and the Congress fought together, with the Congress looking to regain lost ground in the state.
Mandi Lok Sabha 2024 Election results: Who is winning, Kangana Ranaut or Vikramaditya Singh? Here are details
A high-profile showdown is anticipated in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for its history of electing prominent figures, including erstwhile "royals". With a total of 1,377,173 voters, comprising 698,666 males, 678,504 females, and three belonging to the third gender, Mandi is poised to be closely observed as the voting concludes in the seventh and final phase on June 1. While the Congress seeks to maintain its stronghold in this constituency, attention is drawn to Kangana Ranaut's entry into politics, as she aims to potentially upset the status quo.
Arunachal: Independent candidate wins Khonsa East seat
Independent candidate Wanglam Sawin emerged victorious in the Khonsa East assembly constituency, defeating Kamrang Tesia of the BJP by 2,216 votes. The Election Commission of India declared the results, with the BJP winning 10 seats unopposed in the 60-member assembly.
Campaigning ends for 13 Lok Sabha seats in UP
Campaigning for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, including PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi, and a state Assembly by-election ended on Thursday. Voting will take place on June 1, marking the seventh and final phase of elections across India. The prominent candidates include PM Modi, Union ministers Anupriya Patel and Mahendra Nath Pandey, and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan. Key campaign issues centered on allegations of Muslim reservations and the construction of the Ram temple. The BJP emphasized these points, while the Opposition focused on "saving the Constitution." A total of 144 candidates are contesting in this phase.
Difficult for BJP to win even 140 seats: Akhilesh Yadav
The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister accused the BJP government of deliberately leaking recruitment exam papers so that the youngsters remain unemployed and to snatch reservation.
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