Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:33am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
In Delhi's Lok Sabha elections, BJP leads in five seats, while the Opposition INDIA bloc leads in two. Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, trails AAP's Somnath Bharti in New Delhi. AAP-Congress alliance stands at 4:3 against BJP. AAP's Sahi Ram leads in South Delhi. Kanhaiya Kumar challenges BJP's Manoj Tiwari in North East Delhi. Exit polls favor PM Modi, boosting markets to record highs, but as counting begins, markets plummet over 2,000 points.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
In early trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behind by 5,000 votes in the Varanasi constituency. The election, a focal point of national attention, shows a tight contest. Varanasi, PM Modi's political stronghold, is witnessing a closely watched battle. The margin signifies a potential shift in dynamics, sparking anticipation among political circles. As counting progresses, all eyes remain on the Varanasi race, considered symbolic of Modi's political dominance.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Early trends from the Uttar Pradesh election results indicate a significant lead for the BJP, holding 110 seats, with the Congress and Samajwadi Party trailing at 42 and 19 seats respectively. Akhilesh Yadav of SP leads by 3,442 votes in Kannauj, while PM Modi and Rajnath Singh maintain strong positions in Varanasi and Lucknow. In Meerut, SP's Sunita Verma leads over BJP's Arun Govil. Other key candidates, including Maneka Gandhi in Sultanpur and Smriti Irani in Amethi, also show early advantages. Counting continues as parties vie for dominance in this crucial state.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Early trends from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections show the Opposition's INDIA bloc exceeding expectations by surpassing the 200-seat mark, a significant gain from 2019. Despite these advances, the NDA appears poised to retain power, approaching the majority mark of 272 seats. Key leaders such as PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, and Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj are leading. If Modi secures a third term, he will follow Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Counting of votes for state assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is also underway. Results will be finalized later today.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
In a potential upset, exit polls suggest the BJP may clinch 26-31 seats in West Bengal's Lok Sabha elections, surpassing the TMC's 11-14 seats out of 42. This outcome could mark the BJP's first-ever lead in the state, posing a significant challenge to TMC's dominance. Despite dismissals by Mamata Banerjee, who labeled the exit polls as 'fake' and 'manufactured,' analysts anticipate far-reaching implications for the 2026 state assembly elections. If confirmed, this development would be a major achievement for Modi 3.0, altering the state's political landscape.
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.