Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
The counting of votes for the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency began this morning, with BJP's Manoj Tiwari leading against Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar after the first round. Tiwari, a two-time sitting MP, has maintained an early lead, bolstered by the India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicting his victory. Postal ballots were counted first, with EVM votes to follow. The constituency, significant for its development and educational hubs, saw high-decibel electioneering, culminating in the sixth phase of voting on May 25. Results are expected by evening, determining the fate of this key battleground.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leads in early results for the Wayanad and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats as vote counting begins for the 2024 general elections. In Wayanad, he leads by 103 votes against BJP's K Surendran and CPI's Annie Raja. In Raebareli, he's ahead of BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Exit polls favor Gandhi in Wayanad. Additional contenders in Raebareli include BSP's Thakur Prasad Yadav. Gandhi aims for a successive term in Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, while facing strong opposition from BJP and CPI candidates. Final results awaited as counting progresses.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:24am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Counting for the Lok Sabha Election Results commenced at 8 am today, with a close battle between Mamata Banerjee-led TMC and BJP unfolding in West Bengal, the fourth-most populous state. After months of intense campaigning, TMC aims to maintain its stronghold. Exit polls suggest BJP may secure 21-30 seats, with ABP-CVoter projecting 23-27 and India Today-My Axis estimating 26-31 seats for the party. The outcome will determine the political landscape in the state, as both parties vie for dominance.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:11am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
In the highly anticipated Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contesting for the third time from this prestigious constituency. Known for his overwhelming victory in 2014 and 2019, Modi faces tough competition from Congress's Ajay Rai and BSP's Ather Jamal Lari. With Varanasi being a General category parliamentary seat, Modi's previous victories have been by substantial margins, securing over 63% of the votes in 2019. The final phase of polling on June 1 witnessed intense campaigning, including Modi's own roadshows. Stay tuned for real-time updates on the Varanasi constituency as the counting progresses.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
In the highly anticipated Lok Sabha election 2024, votes are being counted amidst heightened security. Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP secure a third consecutive term, or will the INDIA bloc pull off a surprise? With postal ballots being counted first, results for 542 seats are awaited, as BJP already clinched the Surat seat uncontested. Exit polls favor a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA alliance. Stay tuned for live updates on seat counts, trends, and major victories.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:47am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Counting has begun for 175 constituencies in Andhra Pradesh and 147 in Odisha. Odisha's Assembly polls were held alongside the Lok Sabha elections, with the BJP and the BJD, led by long-time Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in a tight contest. In Andhra Pradesh, the YSRCP faces the elections. A total of 3.33 crore votes were cast for both the 175-member Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats on May 13. Additionally, 4.61 lakh postal ballots were used, 26,473 voters voted from home, and 26,721 service voters cast their votes electronically.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters, including 31.2 crore women, participating in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced. The massive electoral exercise involved over 68,000 monitoring teams and 1.5 crore polling and security personnel. Additionally, nearly four lakh vehicles, 135 special trains, and 1,692 air sorties were utilized. Addressing memes calling election commissioners 'Laapataa Gentlemen', Kumar humorously noted, "We were always here, never went missing." The Chief Election Commissioner emphasized the unprecedented scale and coordination required to conduct the world's largest democratic exercise.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the district administration and police in Uttar Pradesh of illegally confining opposition workers to their homes, preventing them from participating in vote counting. In a post on his official X handle, Yadav named districts like Mirzapur, Aligarh, and Kannauj where such incidents allegedly occurred. He called on the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and state officials to intervene and release the detained individuals. Yadav stressed the need for impartiality in governance and urged the removal of biased officials to ensure a peaceful and fair vote-counting process.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:53am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Today marks the conclusion of the months-long Lok Sabha elections, with vote counting set to begin in a few hours. The nation awaits to see if the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure another term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Attention is also focused on whether the Opposition's INDIA bloc can overturn the exit polls and achieve an unexpected victory. The results of this election are crucial, determining the future political landscape of India. All eyes are on the counting process, as the final verdict will soon reveal the voters' choice and the direction in which the country will head.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44pm on 03 Jun 2024,Monday Politics
In just a few hours, the Lok Sabha election results will unfold. Exit polls suggest a significant win for the BJP-led NDA, possibly securing 350-400 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may secure a historic third term, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's record. The election, conducted over seven phases from April 19 to June 1, saw a turnout of about 642 million voters, with 312 million women participating. Counting begins at 8 am on June 4, with results available on the Election Commission of India's website and Voter Helpline App.