Lok Sabha Elections

May 17, 2024 12:39 PM

Rise in voter turnout in J&K shows success of abrogation of Article 370: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the rise in voter turnout from 14% in the past to nearly 40% now in the Srinagar constituency of Jammu and Kashmir is the greatest testament to the success of the abrogation of Article 370. "All leaders of extremist groups voted. It does not matter to whom they vote. That is their right. But at least, they were part of the democratic process," Shah said in an interview to ANI, adding that earlier, slogans were shouted to boycott elections. ...

May 16, 2024 4:55 PM

Voter turnout reaches 66.95% in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that 451 million people have cast their votes in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections, indicating a voter turnout of approximately 66.95% across polling stations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ECI highlighted various initiative to boost voting turnout. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in voter awareness programs, noting the enthusiastic participation of various insti...

Bettiah, Mar 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the launch, inauguration and foundation stone-laying of development projects worth Rs. 12,800 crores, in Bettiah on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

May 16, 2024 3:56 PM

“Modi, Yogi are going to change the fate of Purvanchal in next five years”: PM Modi

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that Purvanchal will undergo a rapid transformation within the next five years under his and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi's leadership. Addressing a rally in Jaunpur, PM Modi took aim at the opposition INDIA bloc, saying that it stands little chance of securing even a single seat in Uttar Pradesh. "I pledge to build a developed India, and the growth engine of developed India will be Purvanchal. This entire ...

May 15, 2024 5:21 PM

EC summons Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary & DGP over post-poll violence in state

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on has summoned the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh to New Delhi to "personally explain" the recent surge in post-poll violence in the state, sources said. This directive comes as the ECI takes a stringent stance on the failure of the local administration to contain the unrest following the elections. According to the sources, the Commission has demanded a detailed explanation from the officials regarding the lap...

May 13, 2024 5:41 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: 52.60 percent voter turnout recorded till 3 PM in fourth phase

A voter turnout of 52.60% was recorded till 3 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, being conducted across 96 constituencies in nine states and one Union territory. Voting is also underway for all 175 seats of the state legislative assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of the state legislative assembly of Odisha. A total of 1,717 candidates are contesting elections in the fourth phase, Election Commission of India said. According to the poll body, a total of 4,264 nomi...

May 13, 2024 3:00 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: 40.32 pc Voter turnout recorded till 1 PM

As the voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election is underway in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory, a voter turnout of 40.32 per cent was reported by 1 pm. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 51.87 per cent while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 23.575 per cent. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh recorded 48.52 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.26 per cent...

May 13, 2024 12:43 PM

32.38 pc voter turnout recorded in Madhya Pradesh in 4th phase of LS poll till 11 am

Voting is currently underway in the eight parliamentary seats of Madhya Pradesh, namely Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone, and Khandwa. The polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm. As of 11 am, Dewas is taking the lead in the voter turnout charts with 35.83 percent, followed closely by Ujjain at 34.25 percent, Mandsaur at 34.12 percent, Ratlam at 34.04 percent, Khargone at 33.52 percent, Dhar at 32.62 percent, Khandwa at 31.87 percent, and Indore at 25.01 percen...

May 13, 2024 9:48 AM

Andhra Assembly polls: Jagan banking on ‘Navaratnalu Plus’ while Chandrababu Naidu eyes return

The ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are in a fierce battle in Andhra Pradesh, with both parties seeking to establish dominance in terms of poll promises as the state gears up for the voting to the 175-member Assembly on Monday. The YSRCP is banking on its welfare schemes and its poll guarantees 'Navaratnalu plus' while the TDP along with its ally partners BJP and Jana Sena are highlighting the failures of the state government and a promise to eradicate ...

May 13, 2024 8:33 AM

Lok Sabha Election 2024: PM Modi calls for ‘democracy duty’ as voting begins in fourth phase

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning expressed hope that people will vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy while Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters including those in Jammu and Kashmir to reach polling booths in record numbers as polling began for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Taking to X, PM Modi said, "In today's 4th Phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 States and UTs are going to the polls. I am sure people in these constituencies will...

May 13, 2024 8:25 AM

Lok Sabha Elections: Voting begins for 96 seats in fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory began on Monday at 7:00 am. Polling for all 175 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Odisha also started simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls. Of the 96 Lok Sabha seats, 25 are from Andhra Pradesh, 17 from Telangana, 13 from Uttar Pradesh, 11 from Maharashtra, eight each from Madhya Pradesh ...