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First candidate drops out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
United Arab Emirates - A candidate in Iran's presidential election withdrew from the race late Wednesday, becoming the first to back out in order for hard-liners to coalesce around a unity candidate in the vote to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi.
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
'Lakshmir Bhandar' tilted scales for Mamata, poor candidate choice cost BJP steeply: I-PAC chief
Pratik Jain, co-founder and director of I-PAC, credited Mamata Banerjee's 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme for women in West Bengal as the key factor behind Trinamool Congress' 2024 victory. He highlighted BJP's flawed candidate choices and negative campaigns for the party's defeat in West Bengal. Jain revealed the agency's strategies that empowered rural women and countered BJP's narrative, leading to TMC's landslide win. He also shared insights on campaign adjustments and internal challenges faced during the elections.
Nearly 90% Lok Sabha candidates lost security deposits in J&K
In the Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha elections, 89 out of 100 candidates lost their security deposits, indicating a decisive voter mandate. Independent Sheikh Abdul Rashid won in Baramulla, while major winners included Aga Roohullah Mehdi and BJP's Jugal Kishore. Ghulam Nabi Azad's party struggled, with none of its candidates saving their deposits. Only Mehbooba Mufti succeeded among seven women candidates.
Odisha: Victory for four women candidates in Lok Sabha elections
Four women candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party won in the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, with Aparajita Sarangi and Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo emerging victorious. Sarangi retained the Bhubaneswar seat, while Singh Deo won in Bolangir, and Malvika Devi in Kalahandi. Anita Subhadarshini also secured a victory in Aska.
Seven out of 17 women candidates win LS polls in Maharashtra; four belong to Congress
Among the prominent winners is Supriya Sule, who won the Baramati seat for the fourth successive time by defeating Sunetra Pawar, the wife of her cousin and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The fight for the Baramati seat was being keenly watched as it was for the first time that two members of the Pawar family were fighting the polls against each other in their home turf.
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Pushpendra, Priya, Sanjana, Shambhavi: Meet youngest MPs of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The Lok Sabha elections saw a new generation of leaders breaking age barriers and reshaping the political landscape. Among these trailblazers is a group of individuals, all aged 25, who emerged victorious, securing seats in the lower house of Parliament. Notably, among these four youngest candidates are three women: Priya Saroj, Shambhavi Choudhary, and Sanjana Jatav.
Hyderabad Lok Sabha Result: Asaduddin Owaisi wins against Madhavi Latha
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat by a significant margin against BJP's Madhavi Latha. The seat has been an AIMIM stronghold for decades in Telangana.
2024 Lok Sabha elections: Under-representation issue in spotlight as only 9.6% women in fray
This year marks the first general election since the passage of the women's reservation bill, which aims to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women - a bill which, despite being passed, is yet to be implemented. Despite the landmark legislation, the representation of women in this year's election has seen only a marginal increase.
All four women candidates of BJP win in Arunachal polls
Dasanglu Pul, Tsering Lhamu, Chakat Aboh, and Nyabi Jini Dirchi, along with Gokar Basar, Basar constituency, Dambuk, Leka seat, and Jummum Ete Deori, emerged victorious in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections.
ET Graphic: Final phase of polls concludes with 57 constituencies voting
More than 900 candidates are in the fray, including 95 women. With this phase, voting will be completed in 542 out of 543 seats.
Female candidates in Lok Sabha polls rise from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024
The number of female candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections in India has increased steadily over the past 15 years, rising from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024, according to an analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). In 2024, 797 women are contesting, representing 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates, an increase from 9% in 2019, 8% in 2014, and 7% in 2009.
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.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress' Rahul and Sonia Gandhi cast their votes in Delhi
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal. A total of 889 candidates are in the fray.
Lok Sabha Polls: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni casts vote in Ranchi
Ranchi Lok Sabha Election 2024: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni arrived at a polling station in Ranchi on Saturday to vote in the Lok Sabha election. Earlier today, Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer, also participated in voting during the sixth phase of the elections in Delhi.
"Democracy thrives when people are engaged" says PM Modi, urges voters to come out and vote in large numbers
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said "I urge all those who are voting in the 6th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to vote in large numbers. Every vote counts, make yours count too! Democracy thrives when its people are engaged and active in the electoral process. I especially urge women voters and youth voters to vote in large numbers."
In battle for Haryana's Ambala, BJP banks on pro-women schemes; Congress leans on its 'pillars of justice'
The Ambala Lok Sabha constituency in Haryana is poised for a tough contest between the BJP's Banto Devi Kataria and the Congress's Varun Chaudhary on May 25. Kataria, widow of former MP Rattan Lal Kataria, hopes to retain the seat, leveraging BJP's welfare schemes and PM Modi's popularity. Chaudhary, a sitting MLA and son of veteran leader Phool Chand Mullana, focuses on local issues and Congress's manifesto. The farmers' protests and recent leadership changes could influence the outcome.
2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Women candidates make up less than 10% of the contenders, ADR report shows
This is the first election since the passage of the women's reservation bill to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women, reviving a bill pending for 27 years for want of consensus among parties. The bill is yet to come into effect.
BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay can't campaign for 24 hours, says EC
Election Commission censures Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP's Tamluk candidate, for controversial remarks on Mamata Banerjee, debarred from campaigning for 24 hours. Trinamool complaint led to the action. Letter also marked to JP Nadda. Violated model code of conduct. Emphasized respect for women in Indian society and constitution. Advisory for campaign period.
Arrest warrant issued against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
A special court issued an arrest warrant against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in a sexual assault case involving his father, H D Revanna. Prajwal, son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, faces multiple sexual assault cases and a blue corner notice as the NDA's Hassan Lok Sabha candidate.
People of Mandi and their love brought me here, says Kangana Ranaut as she files her nomination from Mandi
Actress Kangana Ranaut, BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, filed her nominations with the support of her family. She expressed gratitude towards the people of Mandi and emphasized the need for women empowerment. Her entry into politics adds intrigue to the upcoming elections as she faces tough competition from Congress heavyweight Vikramaditya Singh.
Lok Sabha polls: Only 12 pc of candidates in fray in phase 5 are women, says ADR
Low female representation in Lok Sabha polls, with 12% female candidates in the fifth phase. 23% candidates have criminal cases, including 18% with serious charges like murder and hate speech. Concerns raised over candidates' assets and educational qualifications.
ET Graphics: With today, fate of 283 seats to be sealed; here's all you need to know before phase 3 voting begins
The third phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha will take place today, covering 93 constituencies across 10 states and a Union Territory. Over 1,300 candidates, including 120 women, are in the race, with the final results expected on June 4.
Assam LS polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men
Assam has a total electorate of 2,45,72,144 with 1,23,39,241 women voters and 1,23,25,293 male voters. This declining trend in women candidates has been continuing since the 2014 polls when there were 16 female aspirants. The ruling BJP has fielded one woman candidate, Bijuli Kalita Medhi, for the prestigious Guwahati seat, while the opposition Congress has nominated Mira Borthakur Goswami in Guwahati and Roselina Tirkey in Kaziranga.
Sexual Abuse of Women: "We will get him back from wherever he is," says Karnataka CM on Prajwal Revanna
Sex video case: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government is determined to bring back Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna to Karnataka to face police investigation regarding allegations of sexual abuse. Siddaramaiah accused the Centre of protecting Revanna Jr, prompting him to request the cancellation of his diplomatic passport.
123 of 1,352 candidates in third phase of Lok Sabha polls are women, 18% have criminal cases: ADR
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that only 9% of the 1,352 candidates contesting the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections are women, and 18% have declared criminal cases against themselves. The report also revealed that seven candidates have declared prior convictions. The prevalence of criminal cases varies across major political parties, with notable trends among candidates from prominent parties like the BJP, Congress, and the Samajwadi Party.
Just 8 per cent of women candidates in first two phases of Lok Sabha polls
Lok Sabha polls reveal gender bias with low female representation. Parties delay Women's Reservation Bill implementation affecting women's empowerment. Tamil Nadu and Kerala have high female candidates. BJD enforces a 33% female candidate policy. BJP and Congress pledge women-centric initiatives.
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