The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024

The Hindu  

Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, declaring that the National Democratic Alliance led by him was fully prepared for the election. Election Commission always in favour of transparency, but must also protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme Amid the storm over the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme and its donor data being made public, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission of India has always been in favour of transparency, but added that there was a need to ensure that the donors’ privacy is protected. He underscored the significance of Dharavi’s residents, affirming, “Desh dalal nahi, Dharavi ke log banate hai.” Lok Sabha election 2024 date updates | Voting to be held from April 19 in 7 phases, results to be announced on June 4 India will go to the polls from April 19 to June 1, in a marathon seven-phase exercise to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha, the Election Commission announced. Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19 Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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Lok Sabha vs Assembly polls: How Delhi's split voting trend started in 1998
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Lok Sabha vs Assembly polls: How Delhi's split voting trend started in 1998

India Today  

The voting pattern in Delhi has consistently stood out from other states, reflecting a clear distinction between Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. In the last three Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won all seven seats in Delhi, leaving both AAP and Congress without any representation. KEY ELECTIONS SINCE 2014 In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won all seven …

Voter turnout dipped in 2024 Lok Sabha polls though overall voters increased: ECI
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Voter turnout dipped in 2024 Lok Sabha polls though overall voters increased: ECI

Hindustan Times  

The voter turnout in the 2024 general elections dipped by a little more than 1.3 percentage points in the past decade, from 67.3% in 2014 to 65.978% this year, even as the number of votes cast increased by 5.3%, from 614 million in 2019 to 646.4 million in 2024, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday. The six national …

Election Commission releases world's largest electoral dataset for 2024 Lok Sabha and 4 state assembly polls
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Election Commission releases world's largest electoral dataset for 2024 Lok Sabha and 4 state assembly polls

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Thursday released 42 Statistical Reports on Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections held simultaneously. In the report, the EC said that women candidates contesting 2024 Lok Sabha polls were 800 as against 726 in 2019. The EC said in the report that the female voter turnout stood at 65.78 …

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 1 day ago

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Mint  

Minutes before the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous elections to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee of both Houses. 12 Rajya Sabha MPs to be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election'. The agenda for the House on Friday included a motion …

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid uproar over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks related to B R Ambedkar, the Lok Sabha on Friday referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of Parliament. Instead of taking up the Question Hour, Speaker Om Birla asked Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move the resolution to refer the Constitution Bill, 2024 and …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?

Firstpost  

Amid objections by opposition parties, two bills that will enable the implementation of One Nation, One Election were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. PTI The Centre has introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha that will help implement the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plank of “One Nation, One Election”. It states, “An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated …

Election Commission holds meeting with representatives of Delhi's political parties ahead of assembly polls
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Election Commission holds meeting with representatives of Delhi's political parties ahead of assembly polls

India TV News  

Ahead of key assembly elections in Delhi, the Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties at Palika Kendra in central Delhi on Wednesday. The Delhi Assembly elections are due in February next year. Sources earlier said the Election Commission also reviewed the preparedness of its poll machinery in Delhi, where assembly elections are due early next year. …

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will send notice to 20 MPs who were absent during voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The BJP had issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today. The bill has been sent to …

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha
3 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to send notice to over 20 MPs from the party who were absent during the voting on the introduction of the One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha, sources said. The bill has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee following a fiery debate after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it in …

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Firstpost  

The Centre has introduced the Constitution Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. VIDEO | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.#OneNationOneElectionBill pic.twitter.com/vgPvelEwLu — Press Trust of India December 17, 2024 Let’s take a closer look. JD chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar had …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday tabled the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously in the Lok Sabha. “Introduction, consideration of one nation, one election bills beyond the legislative competence of this House, urge govt to withdraw it,” he told the Lok Sabha. One nation, one election bill As per a copy of …

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs

Hindustan Times  

Parliament session LIVE: Opposition MPs raise slogans in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on December 16. Parliament session LIVE: The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on November 25 has entered its final week. On Tuesday, the Narendra Modi-led Central government has listed a constitutional amendment bill allowing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly …

Cong issues whip for MPs' presence in LS on ONOE bill
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Cong issues whip for MPs' presence in LS on ONOE bill

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress has issued a whip to its Lok Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the House, with the constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday.Sources said a three-line whip has been issued to Congress Lok Sabha MPs, mandating their presence in the House for …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government will introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving way for simultaneous elections, in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the two bill, according to the revised list of business for today on the Lok Sabha …

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

Hindustan Times  

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously has been listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. As per the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the bill for “one nation, one election.” Following this, he could request Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee …

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today

Firstpost  

The government is likely to introduce the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill today, a constitutional amendment aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. The government is expected to table the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill, aiming to simultaneously conduct the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Let’s take a look at the events: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill …

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

India Today  

In the expanse of the Parliament floor, amidst shouts of dissent and chants of protest from the Opposition benches, two bills have been introduced that could fundamentally alter India’s democratic landscape. The two bills are the legal scaffolding for what the government has grandly branded One Nation, One Election —a proposal to synchronise Lok Sabha, state assembly and eventually local …

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday. Two draft legislations, including one simple bill to amend provisions in laws dealing with three Union territories with legislative assemblies to align them with the Constitution amendment bill, were given the nod by the Cabinet. The proposed constitutional amendment bill would deal with making …

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today  

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

Parliament Winter Session: 'One Nation, One Poll' bill likely to be introduced in LS tomorrow
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parliament Winter Session: 'One Nation, One Poll' bill likely to be introduced in LS tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister JP Nadda speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament. Parliament Winter Session: The final week of the Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday and the Rajya Sabha began a two-day debate on the Constitution, which completed 75 years on November 26. Meanwhile, the government is likely to introduce the bill to pave the …

Parliament Winter Session: 'One Nation, One Poll' bill likely to be introduced in LS tomorrow
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Parliament Winter Session: 'One Nation, One Poll' bill likely to be introduced in LS tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister JP Nadda speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament. Parliament Winter Session: The final week of the Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday and the Rajya Sabha began a two-day debate on the Constitution, which completed 75 years on November 26. Meanwhile, the government is likely to introduce the bill to pave the …

One Nation, One Election Bill not on LS business today, likely this week
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

One Nation, One Election Bill not on LS business today, likely this week

Firstpost  

The listing of the two Bills – The Constitution Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws 2024 – that would enable simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies and Union Territories, which were included in the list of business for Monday in the Lok Sabha were off the revised list of business for the day The Winter Session …

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today

Live Mint  

The Union government is unlikely to introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills paving way for simultaneous elections in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Earlier, the two bills were mentioned to be introduced in the Lok Sabha for introduction against Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal in the list …

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development

ABP News  

Gudlavalleru, Dec 14 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said here that all elections in the country happening at the same time through 'One Nation One Election' concept will provide more time for development. CM said this in view of Union Cabinet's approval of bills drafted to implement 'One Nation One Election' plan. "There will be …

'One Nation, One Election' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies
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4 weeks ago

'One Nation, One Election' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies

Live Law  

The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially known as the Constitution Bill, 2024, will likely be tabled in the ongoing winter session of the Parliament by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice and Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs. Once the notification is issued, all Legislative Assemblies constituted in any general elections held after the appointed …

Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms
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Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Constitutional Amendment Bill, which will pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, proposes amendments and the insertion of new Articles to synchronise the terms of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday As per a copy of the bill …

Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved two bills to implement its ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea. One of the bills is aimed at synchronising the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, while the other bill proposes similar amendments for Delhi and other Union Territory Assemblies. Last September, the Centre established a committee, headed by former President Ram …

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has approved the bill seeking simultaneous polls for India. The bill will be tabled in the current Winter Session of the Parliament soon The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation, One Election bill and it is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament. Earlier this year, a …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet has cleared the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, said sources. #WATCH | Jaipur | On One Nation One Election, BJP Leader Dr Satish Poonia says, “If you ask anyone across the country, they will agree on One Nation One Election. The Kovind-led committee emphasised that implementing the ‘one nation, one election’ policy would lead to resource savings …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly election results, IPL mega auction, State of the World’s Children 2024, and more: The week in 5 charts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly election results, IPL mega auction, State of the World’s Children 2024, and more: The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Elections: Mahayuti alliance sweeps the election with 233 seats The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance retained power in Maharashtra to form government by winning 233 of the 288 assembly seats, as per the final figures by the Election Commission after the completion of the Maharashtra Assembly election counting, while the opposition MVA has won only 50 seats. Maha victory: The Hindu …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: CSDS-Lokniti Survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: CSDS-Lokniti Survey

The Hindu  

In the past five years, there have been dramatic twists and turns in Maharashtra politics. After the 2019 Assembly elections, one coalition got dissolved and a new three-party coalition was formed. Therefore, the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was unlikely to signify a settled equation among the political players. Thereafter, four polling stations were …

Election results 2024 LIVE updates: Here’s what business community feels about the numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024 LIVE updates: Here’s what business community feels about the numbers

Live Mint  

Election results 2024 LIVE updates:Counting of votes began at 8 AM on Saturday for the 2024 Assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, alongside bypolls conducted in 15 states. The counting process will decide the fate of 288 seats in Maharashtra and 81 seats in Jharkhand, with early trends expected within the first few hours. This resulted in a significant addition …

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes begins on all four seats in state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes begins on all four seats in state

India TV News  

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: The counting of votes for the bypolls to four Assembly seats in Bihar is set to begin at 8 am on Saturday. Here are details of each of the four seats: Tarari Assembly Seat Tarari Assembly seat witnessed a contest between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Vishal Prashant and CPI's Raju Yadav. Ramgarh Assembly Seat Ramgarh …

Election Results LIVE: Ballarpur, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur, Chimur, Rajura and Warora seats in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Results LIVE: Ballarpur, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur, Chimur, Rajura and Warora seats in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Live By Live updates on election results for Ballarpur, Brahmapuri, Chandrapur, Chimur, Rajura and Warora assembly seats in Chandrapur district. Track vote counting trends announced by the Election Commission for these seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a public meeting in support of BJP candidate from Warora assembly constituency Karan Deotale for the …

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli and Nanded seats in Marathwada district, Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli and Nanded seats in Marathwada district, Maharashtra

Live Mint  

The Election Commission is announcing results for Aurangabad Central, Aurangabad East, Aurangabad West, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded North and Nanded South seats in Marathwada district of Maharashtra today. The 2024 assembly election results come against the backdrop of multiple political upheavals in the state. A subsequent split in the Shiv Sena saw one of its two factions joining the BJP -led …

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Who will form govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Vote counting to begin at 8 AM
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assembly Election Results LIVE: Who will form govt in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Vote counting to begin at 8 AM

India TV News  

Assembly election results LIVE Updates: Amid tight security, counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will begin at 8 AM. Maharashtra on November 20 recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand witnessed 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. …

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

As the high-stakes Assembly elections came to an end, Maharashtra recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand saw 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. "More than 1185 polling stations were set up in high rise buildings/societies and as per directions from CEC …

Assembly elections: Voting in Maharashtra, Jharkhand today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assembly elections: Voting in Maharashtra, Jharkhand today

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi and the ruling Mahayuti will lock horns on Wednesday, as the people of Maharashtra will elect representatives to the state's 288-strong assembly. The Election Commission will also conduct by-polls in 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. Key candidates in the fray include CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate Devendra …

Jharkhand Records 66.5 % Voter Turnout in 1st Phase of Polling
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Records 66.5 % Voter Turnout in 1st Phase of Polling

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Jharkhand’s Assembly elections kicked off on Wednesday amid war cries echoing for tribal rights versus infiltrators and development versus corruption, registering a voter turnout of around 66.5 per cent across 43 out of 81 seats in the first phase. Alongside, voting also took place for byelections in 31 Assembly seats across 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha …

Voting begins for bypolls to four Bihar assembly seats
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Voting begins for bypolls to four Bihar assembly seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Polling for by-elections to Tarari, Imamganj, Belaganj and Ramgarh assembly seats in Bihar began at 7 AM on Wednesday, amid tight security arrangements, an official said.The polling is scheduled to go on till 6 pm, he said.However, voting will continue till 4 pm at certain polling stations in the Imamganj constituency, he added.According to the official, more than 12 lakh …

Jharkhand assembly election: INDIA vs NDA as phase 1 polling today | 10 points
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand assembly election: INDIA vs NDA as phase 1 polling today | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of the Jharkhand assembly election 2024 began on Wednesday, November 13, across 43 constituencies in 15 districts. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren addressed the public ahead of the first day of polling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Bharatiya Janata Party have been at loggerheads during their campaigns over issues such as tribal rights, immigrants in the state, and …

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Election cycle starts with voting in Jharkhand today

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi: Jharkhand will kick off crucial assembly elections on Wednesday as 13.7 million people across 43 of its 81 seats will vote in the first phase of polls and bypolls will be held in 32 seats across 10 states, marking the beginning of a high-stakes round of contests. The BJP suffered some setbacks in these regions during the Lok Sabha …

Big names face the test as Jharkhand votes in Phase I; Priyanka makes electoral debut in Wayanad
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Big names face the test as Jharkhand votes in Phase I; Priyanka makes electoral debut in Wayanad

The Hindu  

Voters are set to go to the polls in 43 of Jharkhand’s 81 Assembly constituencies on Wednesday, as well as for bypolls in 31 Assembly seats scattered across the country, and in the high-profile Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut. Key contests in the first phase of polling …

Jharkhand phase 1 voting tomorrow: List of constituencies, timing, key contests
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand phase 1 voting tomorrow: List of constituencies, timing, key contests

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand will witness the first phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday, with polling scheduled across 43 constituencies. Tribal women perform well wishing for the polling officials prior to the departure for the election duty on the eve of first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, at Morabadi Football ground, in Ranchi on Tuesday. A coalition of the JMM, Congress, and the …

Six assembly seats in West Bengal to go on by-polls tomorrow
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Six assembly seats in West Bengal to go on by-polls tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Theby-elections in six assembly seats in West Bengal are scheduled to be held on Wednesday. The bypolls were necessitated in all the six seats after the sitting legislators contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and won. Partha Bhowmick, former state transport minister, who won from Naihati in 2021, won the Barrackpore Lok Sabha seat defeating BJP heavyweight leader Arjun …

Jharkhand Election Date: Phase 1 voting, number of assembly seats, key details
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Date: Phase 1 voting, number of assembly seats, key details

India Today  

The Election Commission of India held a press conference today, October 15, 2024, to announce the schedule for the Legislative Assembly elections in Jharkhand. Jharkhand will hold its assembly elections in two phases on November 13 and November 20, with the results expected on November 23. "The total number of voters in Jharkhand is about 2.6 crores, and this time, …

Jharkhand Assembly election first phase: List of constituencies going to polls tomorrow
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly election first phase: List of constituencies going to polls tomorrow

India TV News  

Jharkhand Assembly election 2024: Amid tight security, voting for the first phase of elections is all set to take place in Jharkhand on Wednesday. Returning Officer for Ranchi Assembly constituency Utkarsh Kumar said that the mock poll will begin at 5.30 am after which polling will commence. In the previous assembly election, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha won 30 seats, the BJP …

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