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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.
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Euro 2024 excitement rises with political shifts in Britain and France. M&A activity surges amidst economic uncertainties. Emerging Asia grapples with inflation as central banks navigate rate decisions. Labour's potential win in Britain poses fiscal challenges. The market awaits U.S. job data impact on Federal Reserve's rate policy.
West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari holds CPI-M responsible for "cutting the Hindu vote" which led to TMC’s victory in 12 Lok Sabha seats
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accuses CPI-M of cutting Hindu votes to help Trinamool Congress win 12 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. Adhikari criticizes CPI-M for their disrupting tactics and claims they targeted Hindu votes in elections. He also highlights CPI-M's past actions during their regime in the state.
Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.
Eat shit polls, a study of impatience: Why nation wants to know before it needs to know
A man proposes to a woman and asks her what she will say two days later. The man tries to know her decision, but the woman's response is not the same. Recent 'eat shit' polls have been criticized for getting it wrong about Election 2024. Possible reasons include the polls' function being less about predicting results and more about the organizations conducting them. Voters may have lied about their voting, fearing that any truthful responses could become public knowledge.
Sebi slams ICICI’s canvassing for I-Sec delisting
Sebi reprimanded ICICI Bank for conducting an outreach programme to influence ICICI Securities shareholders during the voting on delisting. Sebi directed ICICI Bank to examine complaints and take action against violations.
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'Kaun hain Narendra Modi?' Congress criticizes PM before his oath-taking ceremony
Congress listed 15 reasons questioning 'Kaun hain Narendra Modi?' including allegations of misleading public with trivial issues during elections. The opposition has launched a direct attack on Modi following a surprising performance in the Lok Sabha elections on June 4th. In a strong showing, the INDIA bloc won 232 seats, with Congress winning 99 seats. The INDIA bloc also won a majority of seats in India’s most populous state, the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.
Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: How will 64 crore votes be counted? Here is the complete process
The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will follow strict guidelines set by the Election Commission. The process will begin with the counting of postal ballot papers, followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The Control Unit (CU) and Form 17C will be used for EVM vote counting, ensuring the CU's paper seal is intact and votes match Form 17C. Verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips will follow, including mandatory verification from five randomly selected polling stations per constituency.
Sonia Gandhi hopeful exit polls will be proved wrong
Opposition leaders reject exit poll projections, confident in INDIA bloc's majority win ahead of vote counting.
Election Commission calls presser today before counting of votes
Earlier on Sunday, the Election Commission sought factual information and details from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for his public statement through a post on his social media handle alleging that calls had been made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 150 District Magistrates just days before the scheduled counting of votes (June 4).
Last lap of the world's biggest election: India's poll marathon nears finish line
The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world's largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. According to the Election Commission of India, over 10.06 crore electors including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female and 3574 third gender electors are expected to exercise their franchise.
New-age brands buzz on deal street; Unacademy founders’ voting rights
Happy Friday! New-age brands are attracting capital from VC funds, founders and other types of investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Kolkata residents stare at difficult days as workforce leaves city to vote
Polling will take place in various constituencies in Kolkata and its adjacent districts of North, and South 24 Parganas in the final leg of the general elections.
Vote for Trinamool is like vote for CPI-M, says PM Modi
The PM addressed two public rallies at Barasat and Baruipur in the state on Tuesday. "West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced that she will help them ( CPI-M and Congress) in New Delhi," the PM said. "A game is going on behind the scenes," he said and asked: "Will you vote for the CPI-M by voting Trinamool?" Banerjee had recently said that she would help the INDIA bloc in New Delhi to form a government.
After 'machhli', mutton, mangalsutra, it is now turn of 'mujra,' says RJD in response to PM's attack on Oppn
Modi made the stinging remark while accusing the INDIA bloc of snatching reservations meant for Dalits and OBCs to divert these to "Muslims" who were carrying out a "vote jihad" in the elections. Jha dismissed the charge claiming that "backward classes of Muslims have been getting reservations even in Gujarat", where the BJP has been in power for decades, with Modi himself as chief minister for three consecutive terms.
Viksit elections, Bharat? Onus on EC and next govt to make election process less harrowing
Election season really began in January. By the time the new government and ministers are in place, and pending key civil service appointments are made, it will be June-end. In essence, the country would have devoted six months to the election. While the people's mandate is and must always be unexceptionable, this long period invites some questions.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 voter turnout: 58.91% turnout recorded in phase 6 as of 7 pm
Phase 6 voter turnout: As of 7 PM, the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 58.91%, with West Bengal leading at 78.91% and Uttar Pradesh at the lowest with 43.95%. Voting started at 7 AM across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories and will continue until 6 PM. This phase covers eight seats in Bihar, 10 in Haryana, one in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with 889 candidates contesting.
'Duly videographed': On TMC's claim, Election Commission explains why EVMs in Bengal had 'BJP tags'
In the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They claimed that five EVMs at a polling station in Bankura's Raghunathpur had 'BJP tags' on them. Sharing images of the tagged EVMs, the TMC raised concerns about electoral integrity and called on the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene.
Kapil Sibal urges SC to direct EC to preserve EVM logs for 2-3 years, put out voting records before counting
Kapil Sibal said the Election Commission usually keeps this data for 30 days and asserted this is "crucial" data which must be preserved by the poll body.
Mamata Banerjee compromising national security for sake of vote-bank politics: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of compromising national security for vote-bank politics and "committing a sin" by allowing infiltrators to change the state's demography. He argued that the Trinamool Congress will disintegrate, leading to the Mamata Banerjee government's "farewell" after the BJP wins 30 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Lok Sabha Election: Pictures of Mukesh Ambani carrying Aadhaar card in plastic pouch go viral
As images of the Ambanis exercising their voting rights circulated rapidly across X, numerous internet users lauded the family for their modesty. One observant fan took note of Ambani Sr. carrying his Aadhar card in a transparent polythene bag and commended him for his simplicity. Additionally, some engaged in speculation regarding the political party the family might be supporting.
Uddhav Thackeray, Congress blame ECI for 'slow voting'; BJP hits back
BJP, while admitting that voting was slow, slammed Thackeray for his charges. State electoral officer S Chockalingam in a statement said: "Due to overwhelming response in the morning hours, queues were seen at some polling booths. Special efforts...were taken to expedite the polling process..."
Paresh Rawal ignites row, says people who don't vote should pay more taxes
Bollywood celebrities like Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty have emphasized the importance of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Rawal urged citizens to exercise their voting rights, suggesting penalties for those who don't vote. Shetty echoed the sentiment, calling it everyone's responsibility. Other stars, including Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Rajkummar Rao, Shriya Saran, Akshay Kumar, and Shobha Khote, were also seen casting their votes. The fifth phase of elections covers 49 constituencies across several states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Anil Ambani, actor Akshay Kumar among notable personalities to cast vote in phase 5
The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 has begun, with notable personalities like Anil Ambani and Akshay Kumar casting their votes. The polls will decide the fate of 695 candidates in 49 constituencies across six states and two union territories. Key contests include those in Amethi and Raebareli, traditional Congress strongholds in Uttar Pradesh. Union Minister Piyush Goyal and actor Farhan Akhter also cast their votes.
EC orders swift action after Rahul and oppn leaders share video of youth allegedly casting eight votes for BJP candidate
Opposition shares video of youth voting for BJP candidate multiple times, prompting Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh to direct action. Congress, INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi criticize BJP for pressuring government machinery. Akhilesh Yadav warns election duty officers to uphold constitutional responsibility. Akhilesh Yadav calls out Election Commission for inaction. Akhilesh Yadav labels BJP's booth committee as a loot committee.
Ayushmann Khurrana encourages youth to vote in Lok Sabha polls
Ayushmann Khurrana, who enjoys significant popularity among the youth, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to appeal to the voters of Maharashtra, urging them to exercise their voting rights as the state heads to the polls on Monday, May 20.
Ratan Tata urges Mumbaikars to 'vote responsibly' ahead of fifth phase polling on Monday
Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Vivek Phansalkar also urged the residents of Mumbai to come out and vote on Monday. In a post on X he said, "There are over 10 long weekends in 2024. But the opportunity to vote comes just once in 5 years! Food for thought?" Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has made a strong pitch for people to exercise their franchise in the Lok Sabha elections, saying he does not miss exercise any day of the year and will not miss the opportunity to vote on May 20.
Election voter turnout data: SC seeks EC's response on plea for release of voter data within 48 hours
Election Voter Turnout Data: The Supreme Court held an urgent hearing on Friday evening, demanding a response within a week from the Election Commission regarding a plea by an NGO. The NGO requested the Election Commission to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Voting is not just a right but a responsibility also: First-time voters in Arunachal Pradesh
Voting for the two Lok Sabha constituencies and the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly will be held simultaneously on April 19. Eighteen-year-old Millo Sunyo who will vote for the first time said: "Voting is not just a right but a responsibility of all eligible voters to exercise their adult franchise for building a strong base for a vibrant democracy".
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