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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.
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.
"To facilitate NDA's electoral chances...": P Chidambaram slams AIADMK for boycotting Vikravandi by-polls
"AIADMK's decision to boycott the Vikravandi by-election is clear evidence that it has received instructions from the 'top' to facilitate the electoral chances of the NDA candidate (PMK). Both the BJP and AIADMK are fighting the battle through a proxy (PMK). The INDIA bloc must ensure the resounding victory of the DMK candidate," Chidambaram said.
Lok Sabha Elections: 68% of candidates in Jammu & Kashmir polled fewer than NOTA votes
68% of the 100 candidates in Jammu and Kashmir's five Lok Sabha seats received fewer votes than NOTA, as per Election Commission data.
AAP to go solo in Delhi Assembly polls, no alliance with Congress, confirms Gopal Rai
In the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 7 seats of Delhi. PM Modi-led saffron party contested in all seven seats, while AAP fought on 4 and Congress 3 - Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi and North West Delhi. The AAP had fielded its candidates in East Delhi, West Delhi, New Delhi, and South Delhi.
Congress candidate Sashikanth Senthil emerges biggest winner in Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu
Former IAS officer Sasikanth Senthil has emerged as the candidate with the highest victory margin in the recently concluded Parliamentary elections in Tamil Nadu. Senthil, the Congress candidate for Tiruvallur Lok Sabha seat, defeated BJP's V Pon Balaganapathy by a whopping margin of 5,72,155 votes, according to the Election Commission.
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93% of Lok Sabha poll winners are crorepatis: ADR analysis
A report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that 93% of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections winning candidates are millionaires, a significant increase from 88% in 2019. The top three wealthiest candidates are TDP's Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, BJP's Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, and BJP's Naveen Jindal. The analysis found that out of the 543 winning candidates, 504 are millionaires.
24 Muslim candidates win LS seats this time, two less than 2019 polls
24 Muslim candidates, including Yusuf Pathan and Rakibul Hussain, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Muslim representation in the 18th Lok Sabha has slightly decreased from the previous term.
Lok Sabha election results 2024: List of winning candidates with biggest and lowest margins
In the Lok Sabha election 2024, BJP's candidate Shankar Lalwani won the Indore seat in Madhya Pradesh with a record margin. The Congress nominee, Akshay Kanti Bam, withdrew at the last minute, leading to Lalwani's uncontested victory. NOTA secured the second position with a significant number of votes.
Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah leads with over 7 lakh votes in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah is currently leading with 7,43,500 votes against Congress candidate Sonal Patel. Voters are eagerly anticipating June 4, the counting day, to see if Amit Shah from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure his seat once again.
Lok Sabha Election Winner List 2024: Here is the full list of all 543 BJP, Congress, SP, TMC and other victorious MPs
Election Result Full Winner List 2024: The BJP faces unexpected losses in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, with the NDA coalition projected to secure around 290 seats. The BJP alone falls short of a majority, leading in only 191 seats despite gains in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. The INDIA alliance leads with 234 seats. The BJP will need strong support from allies to maintain a majority.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu Election Result Winner List 2024: Here is final list of winners
Despite exit poll predictions, the BJP failed to secure any seats in the southern state after multiple rounds of vote counting concluded on Tuesday. Candidates affiliated with the DMK and its coalition, including prominent figure Kanimozhi, secured significant victories in declared constituencies. Given the substantial margins, it's highly likely that all other candidates from the Dravidian party and its allies—Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, MDMK, and IUML—will also emerge victorious. Notable figures like Dayanidhi Maran (Central Chennai) and T R Baalu (Sriperumbudur) are expected to clinch their seats as well.
Bihar Election Result Winner List 2024: INDIA bloc to shake up NDA? Check who is winning and losing in Lok Sabha polls. Here is the full list
Here are some key updates on the ongoing vote counting process in Bihar as of June 4. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is currently leading on 35 Lok Sabha seats, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) trailing behind on five seats. Notable leads include Ravi Shankar Prasad in Patna Sahib, Sanjay Jaiswal in Paschim Champaran, and Jitan Ram Manjhi in Gaya. Stay tuned for more updates as the counting progresses.
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.
Lok Sabha polls: Chautala clan bites dust in Haryana
Members of the influential Chautala family from Haryana face defeats in the polls, with Naveen Jindal leading in Kurukshetra and Abhay Chautala trailing third.
Samajwadi Party 2024 election winner list: Check full data of winning candidates in Lok Sabha polls
The party plans to contest in 62 Uttar Pradesh seats, the state with the most Lok Sabha seats. The NDA, led by the BJP, faces opposition from the INDIA alliance, with SP as a key member.
Congress party 2024 election winner list: Check full data of INC winning candidates in Lok Sabha polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was ahead in both the Lok Sabha seats of Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, and Wayanad, Kerala. Gandhi held a substantial lead in Wayanad, with over a 100,000-vote margin, and in Rae Bareli, he was ahead by 51,000 votes, according to the Election Commission's data. His decision to contest from Rae Bareli was viewed as a continuation of his family's long-standing influence in the constituency, where his mother had represented the seat for twenty consecutive years from 2004 to 2024.
Howrah Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Rathin Chakraborty vs Prasun Banerjee, who is winning
Howrah, a significant urban center in West Bengal, is poised for a political shakeup as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenges Mamata Banerjee's stronghold. With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results looming, the BJP's potential surge in West Bengal could redefine the state's political landscape.
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.
Patiala Lok Sabha 2024 Election results: Who is winning, Preneet Kaur, Dr Dharamvir Gandhi or Dr Balbir Singh? Here are details
Patiala, one of the 13 parliamentary constituencies in Punjab, is set to cast its vote in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. This constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana.
Shashi Tharoor losing to Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram? Here's what exit polls predict
Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat for the United Nations, has represented Thiruvananthapuram since 2009, winning three consecutive terms. His electoral success has been attributed to his distinguished educational background and extensive international experience.
Kerala Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: Axis My India and News 18 polls predict significant BJP gains
Exit Polls 2024 Kerala News Live: The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala witnessed intense competition among key candidates across 20 constituencies. Notable contests include Rajmohan Unnithan (Congress) in Kasaragod, Rahul Gandhi (Congress) in Wayanad, and Shashi Tharoor (INC) in Thiruvananthapuram. The state, known for its high voter turnout, saw close battles between the UDF and LDF in constituencies like Ernakulam and Thrissur. Exit polls, expected to start on June 1, will provide early insights into the election results, which will be officially announced on June 4 by the Election Commission of India.
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.
Polling begins for 3 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand
Voting for Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand began with tight security. Three constituencies - Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda - have a total of 52 candidates, including 8 women, contesting in the final phase of elections.
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.
Four-cornered contest builds up in Darbar Sahib city Amritsar
The Congress, which has secured the seat in the last two terms, is represented by incumbent MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has put forward Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, a sitting minister in the state government, as their candidate. On the other hand, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has chosen to field a Hindu candidate, Anil Joshi, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Taranjit Sandhu Samundri, a descendant of a prominent Sikh leader.
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.
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