Election Result: Record women MLAs and older leadership – what does the new Jharkhand assembly look like?
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Election Result: Record women MLAs and older leadership – what does the new Jharkhand assembly look like?

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Election Result: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led INDIA bloc won 56 seats, retaining power in the 81-member Assembly in the elections, the results of which were declared on November 23. The assembly has 12 women MLAs, constituting 15 per cent of the 81-member house. Election Result: The assembly has 12 women MLAs, constituting 15 per cent of the 81-member house. In the 2019 assembly election, 60 per cent members were in the 41-55 year age group while 22 per cent were in the 56-70 year age group.

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Her story: Record number of women MLAs in Jharkhand House
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Her story: Record number of women MLAs in Jharkhand House

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: The Jharkhand Assembly will witness the maximum number of women MLAs. Every Assembly in the state has seen an increasing number of women MLAs since Jharkhand was formed 24 years ago. Among the 12 elected, a maximum of five women MLAs came on the Congress ticket, while four, belong to BJP ticket. Nisat Alam, wife of former minister Alamgir …

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

Election Results: Fewer women, older leaders – a snapshot of the new Maharashtra assembly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Results: Fewer women, older leaders – a snapshot of the new Maharashtra assembly

Live Mint  

Election Results: The Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti alliance scripted a landslide victory in Maharashtra by bagging 235 seats in the 288-member assembly in the elections, the results of which were declared on November 23. At least 59 per cent MLAs in the new Maharashtra assembly have college degress. The Maharashtra assembly is getting older with 40 per cent members …

Maharashtra Election Results: 21 Women Elected As MLAs In 288-Member Assembly, Only 1 In Oppn
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Maharashtra Election Results: 21 Women Elected As MLAs In 288-Member Assembly, Only 1 In Oppn

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 24 As many as 21 women candidates have emerged winner in the elections to the 288-seat Maharashtra assembly, with only one of them from the opposition, according to the poll results. The BJP accounted for the highest number of 14 women candidates emerging victorious, including 10 who were re-elected: Shweta Mahale, Meghana Bordikar, Devyani Farande, Seema Hiray, Manda …

From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections to bypolls — explained in 6 big numbers

Live Mint  

Elections explained in six big numbers: Maharashtra and Jharkhand had their 2024 state assembly election results announced on November 23. In the western state, the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti alliance saw a landslide victory, while in interior Jharkhand, the JMM-led INDIA bloc scored a big win. Top six 2024 Election Updates in Numbers The NDA or ‘Mahayuti’ in Maharashtra …

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance scored a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, obliterating the Maha Vikas Aghadi's challenge and handing the Congress its biggest loss in the state. The Congress's vote share was 12.42 per cent, followed by Shiv Sena's 12.38 per cent, NCP's 11.28 per cent and Shiv Sena 's 9.96 per cent. The BJP contested …

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's vote share bigger than JMM in Jharkhand; 21 women candidates win in Maharashtra: Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance scored a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, obliterating the Maha Vikas Aghadi's challenge and handing the Congress its biggest loss in the state. The Congress's vote share was 12.42 per cent, followed by Shiv Sena's 12.38 per cent, NCP's 11.28 per cent and Shiv Sena 's 9.96 per cent. The BJP contested …

Assembly election results: Mahayuti registers historic win in Maharashtra, JMM-led INDIA victorious in Jharkhand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assembly election results: Mahayuti registers historic win in Maharashtra, JMM-led INDIA victorious in Jharkhand

Firstpost  

Maharashtra saw a historic victory for the Mahayuti alliance, which dominated the Assembly elections by winning 234 of the 288 seats. A historic win in Maharashtra Maharashtra witnessed a historic victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which dominated the Assembly elections by winning 234 of the 288 seats, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi trailing far behind. Eknath Shinde’s Shiv …

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: JMM-Congress Alliance Wins Two-thirds Majority, BJP’s Fear Mongering Politics Fails
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: JMM-Congress Alliance Wins Two-thirds Majority, BJP’s Fear Mongering Politics Fails

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 23, 2024 20:13 IST - 8 MINS READ In a stunning electoral verdict, Jharkhand has broken its 24-year jinx of never returning an incumbent government to power. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA bloc’s sweeping victory, securing a two-thirds majority despite the BJP’s highly polarising campaign, is inarguably an outcome of a strong social coalition powered by …

Jharkhand election results 2024: Party wins and losses, vote share and more
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand election results 2024: Party wins and losses, vote share and more

The Hindu  

The JMM-led alliance is set to form the next government in the State. Follow Jharkhand election results 2024 LIVE updates All allies in the JMM-led alliance have increased their seat share compared to last elections. All allies in the JMM-led alliance have increased their seat share compared to last elections. Vote share The BJP’s vote share in the State dipped …

Jharkhand Election Results: Babulal Marandi leads by 1,840 votes over CPIML’s Rajkumar Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Results: Babulal Marandi leads by 1,840 votes over CPIML’s Rajkumar Yadav

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Jharkhand unit chief, Babulal Marandi, was leading by 1,840 votes over CPIML's Rajkumar Yadav in the Dhanwar assembly seat after the first round of vote counting, according to the Election Commission of India. Marandi won the Dhanwar seat in the 2019 assembly polls as a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha candidate by defeating the BJP's Lakshman Prasad Singh …

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 …

Assembly Election Result 2024: How many seats are needed to form government in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assembly Election Result 2024: How many seats are needed to form government in Maharashtra, Jharkhand? Details

India TV News  

Assembly Election Result 2024: The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is taking place today. Key candidates in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Maharashtra: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri-Pachpakhadi, former Chief Minister and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis from Nagpur South West, Ajit Pawar from Baramati, Aaditya Thackeray from Worli, Milind Deora from Worli, Chandrashekhar …

Jharkhand results 2024: BJP-led NDA takes early lead; JMM opens account too
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand results 2024: BJP-led NDA takes early lead; JMM opens account too

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA in Jharkhand took early leads as the Election Commission of India began the counting of votes of the assembly election on Saturday, November 23. Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi after casting his vote at a in Kodaibank during the final phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections, in Giridih district. In Jharkhand, the first phase of polling …

Jharkhand Election Results: Early Trends Show BJP, Jharkhand Locked In Neck-And-Neck Contest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Results: Early Trends Show BJP, Jharkhand Locked In Neck-And-Neck Contest

ABP News  

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Vote counting is in progress for the 81 assembly seats in Jharkhand, beginning with the postal ballots as per the standard procedure. This mismatch between early projections and actual results can sometimes lead to serious issues and public frustration.” Early Trends: Jharkhand Assembly Polls 2024 The early trends in Jharkhand showed BJP-led NDA leading on 20 …

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE 2024: List of constituency-wise leading candidates and parties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE 2024: List of constituency-wise leading candidates and parties

India TV News  

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Full List of Leading Candidates: The counting of votes for all 81 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand along with 288 seats in Maharashtra is presently underway. Key candidates in Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, former Chief Minister Champai Soren from Seraikella, Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur, Saryu …

Election Results LIVE: Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Jaganathpur, Majhgaon and Manoharpur seats in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Results LIVE: Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Jaganathpur, Majhgaon and Manoharpur seats in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Live By Live updates on election results for Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Jaganathpur, Majhgaon and Manoharpur assembly seats in West Singhbhum district. Track vote counting trends announced by the Election Commission for these seats in the Jharkhand assembly elections. The Election Commission is announcing results for Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Jaganathpur, Majhgaon and Manoharpur seats in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand today. After the …

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. …

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am as state set to elect new govt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am as state set to elect new govt

India TV News  

Jharkhand Assembly Election Results LIVE: The results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections are set to be declared today, with counting of votes to begin at 8 am. According to the Election Commission of India's Voter Turnout App, the first phase saw a voter turnout of 66.65 per cent, while the second phase recorded a turnout of 66.05 per cent. The …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: How to check voting results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: How to check voting results

Live Mint  

Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: With the counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections to begin from 8 am onwards on 23 November, every voter in these states and the entire nation is waiting with curious eyes. Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Voting percentage In this Assembly election, the voting percentage in Maharashtra was recorded …

Election Time ‘Ladies Special’ | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election Time ‘Ladies Special’ | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2024 16:24 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, If the election din in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is anything to go by, you would think women had suddenly become the secret sauce of Indian politics. Be it the BJP’s “beti, roti, aur maati” campaign and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s Maiya Samman Yojana in Jharkhand, or the Eknath …

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: JMM claims victory, releases list of probable seats | Check list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: JMM claims victory, releases list of probable seats | Check list

India TV News  

Jharkhand Election Results 2024: A day ahead of the results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, both the BJP-led NDA and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led grand alliance expressed confidence in securing victory. JMM General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya, while releasing a list, claimed that the grand alliance would secure 59 out of 81 seats in the Jharkhand Assembly elections. Jharkhand BJP …

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Women outnumber men in voter roll across 68 constituencies, says ECI

India TV News  

Women voters took center stage in the recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections, outnumbering men in both phases of polling. K Ravi Kumar, Jharkhand’s Chief Electoral Officer, highlighted the active political engagement of women voters. Interestingly, women voters outnumbered men in 32 constituencies, including those of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and former Chief Minister Champai Soren. Congress leader Rajesh Thakur remarked, …

Jharkhand election 2024 highlights: Exit polls predict NDA alliance ahead in Jharkhand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand election 2024 highlights: Exit polls predict NDA alliance ahead in Jharkhand

The Hindu  

Several exit polls gave a clear edge to the BJP-led alliance in Jharkhand. The Matrize Exit poll predicted 42-47 seats for NDA and 25-30 seats for the INDIA bloc and gave 0-4 seats to others. The voter turnout till 5 p.m. in the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections was 67.59%, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Neha Arora said. Over …

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Phase 1 records 66% voter turnout, slightly better than 2019
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election: Phase 1 records 66% voter turnout, slightly better than 2019

Live Mint  

The first phase of voting in Jharkhand recorded 66.48 per cent voter turnout at 5 pm, Election Commission of India said. The turnout surpasses 63.9 per cent voting recording in the seats in 2019 assembly elections, the poll panel said. Polling was held in 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections today, November 13. …

Jharkhand Assembly Election: In 2019, JMM won 17 of 43 seats voting in phase 1 today, BJP bagged 13
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election: In 2019, JMM won 17 of 43 seats voting in phase 1 today, BJP bagged 13

Live Mint  

Voting is underway in 43 seats across 15 districts in the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections today, November 13. In the 2019 Assembly Elections for 81 seats, the JMM emerged as the largest party with 30 seats, while the BJP bagged 25 seats. The alliance is contesting the 2024 assembly election again, with Hemant Soren-led JMM contesting 43 of …

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 election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand election 2024 live updates: Phase 1 polling for 43 seats today, 638 candidates in fray

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand election 2024: 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. Jharkhand Election 2024: Elections to the 81-member state legislative assembly in Jharkhand will begin with polling across 43 assembly constituencies on Wednesday, …

Jharkhand election 2024: PM Modi urges voters to cast votes in phase 1 with full enthusiasm
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand election 2024: PM Modi urges voters to cast votes in phase 1 with full enthusiasm

India TV News  

Jharkhand election: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all the voters to vote in Jharkhand with full enthusiasm in the festival of democracy on Wednesday. The voting for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand commenced today with a total of 683 candidates trying their luck, including former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Koda. Top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …

Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: Voting for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand commenced on Wednesday with a total of 683 candidates trying their luck, including former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora. Top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP chief JP Nadda, held several rallies where they attacked the JMM-led coalition over alleged …

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 Elections: JMM releases manifesto, promises 33% reservation for women in state govt jobs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Elections: JMM releases manifesto, promises 33% reservation for women in state govt jobs

Live Mint  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha released its manifesto for assembly elections on Monday. The party has promised 33 per cent reservation for women in state government jobs, newswire PTI reported. Rajya Sabha member and JMM party leader Shibu Soren unveiled the manifesto, which focused on nine key areas, including agriculture and education. “Our manifesto promises 33 per cent reservation to women …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election dates 2024: Know all key numbers and full schedule here
2 months ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election dates 2024: Know all key numbers and full schedule here

Live Mint  

The assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are scheduled this month. Here's a detailed look at all dates and key numbers in both these elections: Maharashtra Election Date 2024 Voting for all 288 seats of the Maharashtra legislative assembly will be held in single phase on November 20. -299 polling booths are managed by Persons with Disabilities -388 polling booths …

Jharkhand assembly polls: West Singhbhum ensures home voting for elderly
2 months ago

Jharkhand assembly polls: West Singhbhum ensures home voting for elderly

The Hindu  

The West Singhbhum district administration has ensured home voting for many elderly voters in assembly elections in Jharkhand, officials said on Sunday. "To ensure accessibility and inclusiveness, the Election Commission has provided facilities of home voting for senior citizens aged above 85 years, and persons with disabilities," West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kuldeep Chaudhary told PTI. "There …

Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Key dates and candidates
2 months ago

Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Key dates and candidates

The Hindu  

The Election Commission Of India on October 15, 2024 announced the schedule for the upcoming assembly polls in Jharkhand. Editorial | ​Tough task: On the battle lines in the Jharkhand Assembly election Voters Jharkhand has a total of 2.59 crore voters with 1.31 crore male, 1.28 crore female electors. The prominent candidates in the first phase include former Chief Minister …

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: India bloc finalises seat sharing, set for friendly battle on three seats
2 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: India bloc finalises seat sharing, set for friendly battle on three seats

India TV News  

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024: The INDIA bloc partners in Jharkhand are set for a friendly battle in three assembly seats in the upcoming assembly polls. The JMM has fielded candidates in 43 Assembly seats, Congress in 30 seats, RJD from six and CPI-ML in four seats. Discussions are still going on to sort out the issue on both the seats. …

Congress Highlights Welfare Schemes, Slams BJP's 'Politics of Hatred' in Jharkhand Assembly Polls
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2 months, 1 week ago

Congress Highlights Welfare Schemes, Slams BJP's 'Politics of Hatred' in Jharkhand Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

The Congress has praised the Jharkhand government's welfare schemes and highlighted their positive impact on the people of the state. The Congress leader, Jairam Ramesh, stated that the government has taken many steps to improve education, healthcare, housing, and security in the last five years. He also cited specific schemes such as the Bicycle distribution scheme, CM Utkrisht Vidyalaya, and …

Sisters-in-Law Showdown: BJP vs Congress Battle for Jharia Assembly Seat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sisters-in-Law Showdown: BJP vs Congress Battle for Jharia Assembly Seat

News 18  

The Jharia assembly seat in Dhanbad will witness a fierce battle between the BJP and Congress in the upcoming assembly elections. The seat has been dominated by the Singh Mansion family for four decades, but the Congress candidate Purnima Singh has emerged as a formidable challenger. The family's dominance has been attributed to the region's coal mining history, which has …

Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Women's Representation in Jharkhand Assembly Election: A Statistical Snapshot

ABP News  

Despite a decline in the number of women candidates, the recent assembly election in Jharkhand saw an increase in the participation of women. While only 10 women were elected in 2019, 127 women were fielded, representing a significant increase from previous elections. However, 82% of these women lost their deposits, highlighting the challenges faced by female candidates.

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election: Focus on OBC, Maratha, and Adivasi Communities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election: Focus on OBC, Maratha, and Adivasi Communities

The Hindu  

The BJP has announced 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, with 71 sitting MLAs, including Devendra Fadnavis, contesting from Nagpur. The list also includes 13 women, including Sreejaya Ashokrao Chavan, making her electoral debut. Missing names include prominent figures like Ram Satpute and the only Lok Sabha candidate from western Maharashtra, Praniti Shinde.

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Women in Indian Politics: A story that has changed little over the years

Firstpost  

Making just 13.63 per cent of the elected strength, the 18th Lok Sabha will comprise only 74 women compared to 469 men, even lower than the previous House India recently concluded its 2024 general elections, which took place in seven phases—from April 19 to June 1—to elect all 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Making just 13.63 per cent of …

India’s Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?
7 months ago

India’s Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?

Al Jazeera  

The pitch was clear — the results mixed for Modi’s BJP. Critics point out that semiformal and informal sectors dominate when it comes to India’s labour force – offering far fewer protections to workers, especially women. Overall, India’s female labour participation ratio has fallen in recent years – meaning that fewer women are even seeking employment. Women’s Reservation Bill: Passed …

Missing women MPs in the new Lok Sabha
7 months ago

Missing women MPs in the new Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

In the video, Sanjna Jatav is dancing to Rajasthani folk music. Her priorities are clear, she tells me on the phone: “Higher education for women who otherwise drop out because they aren’t allowed to attend co-ed institutions.” Despite the well-deserved euphoria of individual victories, the new Lok Sabha looks depressingly like the old Lok Sabha in one significant way: The …

Bihar: After LS polls, 5 MLA seats, one MLC, two RS seats up for grabs
7 months ago

Bihar: After LS polls, 5 MLA seats, one MLC, two RS seats up for grabs

Hindustan Times  

Parliamentary elections are over, but heightened political activity is set to continue in Bihar, where five assembly seats, two Rajya Sabha seats and one legislative council seat will be up for grabs in bypolls to be held within six months since seven of the incumbents have got elected as MPs of the Lok Sabha. Former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, …

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha
7 months ago

India lags behind 150 countries in representation of women in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

India fared worse than 150 countries in the representation of women in parliament, according to data from IPU-Parline, a global database on national parliaments. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, 74 women MPs were elected, forming 13.6 per cent of the total number of members in parliament. India falls short of the global average of 26.5 per cent as well …

Election results 2024: 73 women elected to Lok Sabha, 5 less than 2019
7 months ago

Election results 2024: 73 women elected to Lok Sabha, 5 less than 2019

Hindustan Times  

A total of 73 women were elected to the 18th Lok Sabha on June 4, with West Bengal sending the highest number of 11 female members. First election after Women's reservation bill passed This was the first Lok Sabha election after the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, on September 21, 2023, in the …

Jharkhand: Three Lok Sabha seats, Gandey assembly to go for polls in fifth phase on Monday
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Three Lok Sabha seats, Gandey assembly to go for polls in fifth phase on Monday

India TV News  

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections is to be held on Monday with over 8.95 crore voters to decide the fate of candidates in 49 constituencies of 8 states and UTs. Over 58.22 lakh electors including 28.29 lakh female voters are eligible to cast their vote in these three Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Kalpana Soren …

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men
8 months ago

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men

The Hindu  

Despite Assam having more women voters, only 12 female candidates are contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, down from the previous count of 14. In the first phase polls, there were four women candidates, two in the second and six in the third and final phase to be held on May 7. The number of women candidates representing the State …

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