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Voter turnout dipped in 2024 Lok Sabha polls though overall voters increased: ECI
2 weeks, 6 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 …

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Congress and BJP Candidates Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress and BJP Candidates Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Polls

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its third list of 25 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls on Monday. Two Congress turncoats, Jitesh Antapurkar and Archana Patil-Chakurkar, have been nominated from Deglur and Latur City respectively. Additionally, the personal assistant of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sumit Wankhede, will be the BJP's candidate from Arvi assembly constituency.

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Maharashtra: 7 Congress MLAs cross-voted in MLC election
6 months ago

Maharashtra: 7 Congress MLAs cross-voted in MLC election

Op India  

The results of the Maharashtra biennial legislative council elections have once again turned the tables, with the National Democratic Alliance-led Mahayuti alliance winning all nine of the 11 seats it contested following the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance’s exceptional performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha poll. Jayant Patil of the Peasants and Workers’ Party who was supported by the Nationalist Congress …

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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 …

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Forsaken, marginalised and forgotten
7 months, 1 week ago

Forsaken, marginalised and forgotten

The Hindu  

Majoritarian nationalism is reshaping Indian politics. Ground reality The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, despite the noises made last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Pasmanda Muslims, entered a sole Muslim, Abdul Salam, from Malappuram in Kerala. The Indian National Congress did not cover itself with glory either — the number of Muslim candidates fighting on the party symbol came …

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 1,600 candidates contesting polls face criminal cases, says ADR report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 1,600 candidates contesting polls face criminal cases, says ADR report

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As many as 1,644 candidates contesting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections have criminal cases registered against them, of the total 8,337 in the fray, according to an analysis of the data shared by the poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms. Here's phase-wise data of candidates facing criminal cases In Phase 1, out of 1,618 …

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From Rajnath to Rahul Gandhi to Omar Abdullah, list of key candidates in Phase 5
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From Rajnath to Rahul Gandhi to Omar Abdullah, list of key candidates in Phase 5

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The voting for the fifth phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will take place on Monday, May 20. Several prominent candidates including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal, Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Zubin Irani, Omar Abdullah, Sajjad Gani Lone, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Lallu Singh, Karan Bhushan Singh, Kirti Vardhan Singh, …

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BSP releases fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Ravi Prakash Maurya to contest from Amethi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BSP releases fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Ravi Prakash Maurya to contest from Amethi

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Bahujan Samaj Party has released a fresh list of three candidates from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, Azamgarh and Sant Kabir Nagar today. Image Source : INDIA TV BSP releases fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Ravi Prakash Maurya to contest from Amethi. In its first list, the BSP has nominated Mazid Ali from …

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CPM to Support Congress in LS polls, Uncertainty Remains over Bhongir
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CPM to Support Congress in LS polls, Uncertainty Remains over Bhongir

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The CPM has decided to extend support to Congress candidates in Telangana state in the Lok Sabha elections and defeat the BJP. A CPM delegation, led by party state secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram, and senior leaders Julakanti Ranga Reddy, Veeraiaih met the Chief Minister and discussed working together. However, uncertainty prevails over the Bhongir Lok Sabha seat from where CPM …

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‘Why no minority candidates?’ | Muhammed Arif ‘Naseem’ Khan decides not to campaign for Congress over absence of Muslim candidates in Maharashtra
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Why no minority candidates?’ | Muhammed Arif ‘Naseem’ Khan decides not to campaign for Congress over absence of Muslim candidates in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Muhammed Arif 'Naseem' Khan has stepped down from the party's campaign committee, expressing disappointment that the Maha Vikas Aghadi bloc did not to field any minority candidate in the Lok Sabha polls. Earlier, in the letter addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Khan thanked him for naming him as one of the star campaigners for the …

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Lok Sabha polls 2024 | 1,202 candidates in fray in phase 2
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | 1,202 candidates in fray in phase 2

The Hindu  

The stage is set for polling in 88 constituencies across 13 States in the second phase of the general election on April 26. Over 15.88 crore voters would exercise their franchise in 1.67 lakh polling stations across the country. Voting in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul, which was also scheduled to be held on April 26, was shifted to the third phase …

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Lok Sabha polls phase 3 has over 1,350 candidates: Seat with most nominations is…
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls phase 3 has over 1,350 candidates: Seat with most nominations is…

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission announced on Tuesday that a total of 1,351 candidates will contest in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 7. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu • Number of PCs in third phase: 2 • Nomination forms received: 28 • Valid candidates after scrutiny: 13 • Final Contesting Candidates after withdrawal: …

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Candidates With Criminal Cases Had More Success Rate In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections : Amicus Report In Supreme Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Candidates With Criminal Cases Had More Success Rate In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections : Amicus Report In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The report filed by amicus curiae in the Supreme Court in the PIL seeking speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies suggested that candidates with criminal cases had more success rate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus in the matter, stated that, according to statistics,. The report filed …

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Congress announces fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress announces fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday announced a fresh list of Lok Sabha candidates, with nine from Andhra Pradesh and two from Jharkhand. Of the two in Jharkhand, one is for the Ranchi Lok Sabha seat where former Union Minister Subodh Kant Sahay’s daughter Yashashwini has been fielded. Earlier in the day, the Congress’ central election committee met to discuss the party’s …

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of TMC candidates and their constituencies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of TMC candidates and their constituencies

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the list of 42 names for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 from the State. The big names include Mahua Moitra, Gopal Lama, also former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan and actor Shatrughan Sinha. TMC party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is contesting from Diamond Harbour against BJP candidate Abhijith Das …

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BSP releases sixth list of candidates in UP, fields Neyaz Ali against PM Modi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BSP releases sixth list of candidates in UP, fields Neyaz Ali against PM Modi

India TV News  

The Bahujan Samaj Party has released its sixth list of 11 candidates in Uttar Pradesh for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The party has fielded Sayyed Neyaz Ali against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi which goes to polls in the last phase of seven-phased general elections on June 1. Image Source : INDIA TVBSP list of candidates Mayawati-led Bahujan …

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Campaign for 5 Lok Sabha Seats in Maharashtra Ends
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Campaign for 5 Lok Sabha Seats in Maharashtra Ends

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The election campaign in Chandrapur, Nagpur, Ramtek, Gadchiroli-Chimur and Bhandara-Gondia ended on Wednesday. BJP’s heavyweight leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra cabinet minister Sudhir Mungtiwar among 97 candidates contesting the five seats. Senior Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat, Vijay Wadettiwar and Rohit Pawar campaigned for Kirsan, while Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Nitin Gadkari sought votes …

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Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP announces 21 more candidates, fields Dilip Ray from Rourkela
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP announces 21 more candidates, fields Dilip Ray from Rourkela

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday declared the names for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections 2024. Earlier the BJP re-nominated 17 of its 22 sitting MLAs in Odisha while announcing the list of candidates for 112 of the 147 Assembly constituencies in the state. Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal has fielded two octogenarian candidates for the state Assembly elections which …

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Congress announces candidates for 6 Lok Sabha, 12 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh
9 months ago

Congress announces candidates for 6 Lok Sabha, 12 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Wednesday announced the names of candidates for six more Lok Sabha constituencies and 12 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. On April 2, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila had announced the names of candidates for five Lok Sabha and 114 Assembly seats. With today’s announcement, Congress announced the names of candidates for 126 Assembly and …

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Lok Sabha polls: 12 candidates in the fray in Thiruvananthapuram, 7 in Attingal
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls: 12 candidates in the fray in Thiruvananthapuram, 7 in Attingal

The Hindu  

The Thiruvananthapuram constituency has 12 candidates in the fray and Attingal, seven, for the Lok Sabha polls. Candidates, party, symbol The 12 candidates in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency are: Shashi Tharoor - Hand; Pannian Raveendran - Sickle and paddy stalk; Rajeev Chandrasekhar - Lotus; Adv. Rajendran - Elephant; S. Mini - Battery torch; Chala Mohanan - Autorickshaw; Shashi Kongapally - Baby …

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There should be separate constituencies for women candidates, says Seeman
9 months, 1 week ago

There should be separate constituencies for women candidates, says Seeman

The Hindu  

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman on Wednesday pitched for a separate reserved constituency for women candidates in the election. Campaigning at Pallikaranai for NTK’s Chennai South candidate S. Tamilselvi, he said that while his party has fielded 20 women candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, in many constituencies they have to compete with male candidates, and there is no …

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Congress Announces Names Of Candidates For 8 Lok Sabha, 49 Assembly Seats In Odisha
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress Announces Names Of Candidates For 8 Lok Sabha, 49 Assembly Seats In Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian National Congress on Tuesday announced the first list of candidates for eight Lok Sabha and 49 assembly seats in Odisha. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Sarat Pattanayak will contest from Nuapara assembly seats. As per the list, former MLA Bhujabal Majhi will contest from Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat while his daughter Lipika Majhi has been nominated as the …

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | 14 candidates contesting in two seats in Arunachal Pradesh
9 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls | 14 candidates contesting in two seats in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

Fourteen candidates are in the fray for the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh, which will go to polls on April 19, an official said on March 29. Eight candidates will contest in the Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency from where Union Earth Sciences minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Nabam Tuki are trying their luck. …

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What is election symbol and how do candidates get it? | Explained
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What is election symbol and how do candidates get it? | Explained

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The political parties have headed into election mode across the country and also started declaring the names of their candidates for respective seats for the Lok Sabha elections slated to begin from April 19. Election symbols The Election Commission of India is responsible for the smooth conduct of all elections in the country. When a political …

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