<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state. He will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections, which have come to a close after seven phases of voting.</p>

<p>PM Modi also paid floral tributes to Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar. From May 30 evening to June 1 evening, the prime minister remained on a spiritual sojourn for nearly two days.</p>

<p>The prime minister meditated for the entire day and night at the same place where earlier Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is called the Dhyan Mandapam.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi's meditation coincides with the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 which concluded on Saturday (June 1).</p>

<p>The prime minister reached Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30). There, Modi performed the 'Surya Arghya' during sunrise.</p>

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<p>Bihar's former deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed the spiritual activity of PM Modi as mere "photo shoots."</p>

<p>"Modi ji isn't doing any meditation, only photo shoots are happening. Once the photo shoot ends, they will come back," Yadav said.</p>

<h2><strong>All about Dhyan Mandapam and its spiritual significance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is believed that the Dhyan Mandapam is the place where the revered Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata'.</p>

<p>As per mythology, Goddess Parvati had meditated on one foot at the same location while waiting for Lord Shiva. This place is located at the Southernmost tip of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is the same place where India's Eastern and Western coastlines meet each other. This is also the meeting of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections: PM Modi looking for a hat trick from Varanasi seat</strong></p>

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<p>By meditating in Kanniyakumari, the prime minister is trying to send a signal of national unity.</p>

<p>During the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, PM Modi led nearly 206 election campaign events, which included rallies and roadshows. He also gave 80 interviews to various news organisations.</p>

<p>The prime minister had even earlier undertaken spiritual journeys after ending the election campaigns. He visited Kedarnath in 2019 and Shivaji's Pratapgarh in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 1) ended his meditation after 45 hours at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari in the southern Tamil Nadu state. He will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections, which have come to a close after seven phases of voting. PM Modi also paid floral tributes to Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar. From May 30 evening to June 1 evening, the prime minister remained on a spiritual sojourn for nearly two days. The prime minister meditated for the entire day and night at the same place where earlier Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is called the Dhyan Mandapam. #WATCH | PM Modi ends two-day-long meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu pic.twitter.com/TY7snigzZI — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024 × PM Modi's meditation coincides with the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 which concluded on Saturday (June 1). The prime minister reached Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30). There, Modi performed the 'Surya Arghya' during sunrise. Also Read: PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari Bihar's former deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed the spiritual activity of PM Modi as mere "photo shoots." "Modi ji isn't doing any meditation, only photo shoots are happening. Once the photo shoot ends, they will come back," Yadav said. All about Dhyan Mandapam and its spiritual significance It is believed that the Dhyan Mandapam is the place where the revered Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata'. As per mythology, Goddess Parvati had meditated on one foot at the same location while waiting for Lord Shiva. This place is located at the Southernmost tip of India. It is the same place where India's Eastern and Western coastlines meet each other. This is also the meeting of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Watch: India General Elections: PM Modi looking for a hat trick from Varanasi seat By meditating in Kanniyakumari, the prime minister is trying to send a signal of national unity. During the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, PM Modi led nearly 206 election campaign events, which included rallies and roadshows. He also gave 80 interviews to various news organisations. The prime minister had even earlier undertaken spiritual journeys after ending the election campaigns. He visited Kedarnath in 2019 and Shivaji's Pratapgarh in 2014. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end

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<p>In new research, scientists have found that elusive intermediate-mass black holes may have birthed in dense star clusters which are filled with tens of thousands to millions of tightly packed stars known as "globular clusters".</p>

<p>The mass of an intermediate-mass black hole&nbsp;is between 100 and 10,000 times that of the sun. They are heavier in comparison to solar-mass black holes which have a mass that ranges between 10 and 100 solar masses and still, they are lighter in comparison to the supermassive black holes.</p>

<p>The supermassive black holes have a mass which is equal to millions or even&nbsp;billions&nbsp;of suns. The astronomers found that these cosmic inbetweeners were elusive in 2012.</p>

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<p>The intermediate-mass black hole, which has been named GCIRS 13E, has a mass which is 1,300 times that of the sun and is situated 26,000 light-years away. It is located near the galactic centre of the Milky Way.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the intermediate-mass black holes are formed</strong></h2>

<p>The surroundings in which the intermediate-mass black holes have been formed have always remained a mystery.</p>

<p>The birth of stellar-mass black holes happens when massive stars collapse and the growth of supermassive black holes happens after subsequent mergers of larger black holes.</p>

<p>According to astronomers, a star which is massive enough to die and form a black hole with thousands of solar masses is incredibly rare and it must struggle to retain its mass when it is dying.</p>

<p>To understand how these intermediate-mass black holes are formed, the first-ever star-by-star simulation of massive clusters was performed by a team of researchers.</p>

<p>In the experiment, it was observed that a dense enough&nbsp;molecular cloud&nbsp;"birthing nest" which consists of globular clusters may have led to the creation of stars which are huge enough to collapse and release an intermediate-mass black hole.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China 'militarising' space?</strong></p>

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<p>In a statement, University of Tokyo<strong>&nbsp;</strong>scientist and team leader Michiko Fujii said, "Previous observations have suggested that some massive star clusters, globular clusters, host an intermediate-mass black hole."</p>

<p>"So far, there has been no strong theoretical evidence to show the existence of intermediate-mass black hole with 1,000 to 10,000 solar masses compared to less massive (stellar mass) and more massive (supermassive) ones," he added.</p>

<p>"Our final goal is to&nbsp;simulate entire galaxies&nbsp;by resolving individual stars. It is still difficult to simulate Milky Way-size galaxies by resolving individual stars using currently available supercomputers. However, it would be possible to simulate smaller galaxies such as&nbsp;dwarf galaxies," Fujii further explained.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In new research, scientists have found that elusive intermediate-mass black holes may have birthed in dense star clusters which are filled with tens of thousands to millions of tightly packed stars known as "globular clusters".

In new research, scientists have found that elusive intermediate-mass black holes may have birthed in dense star clusters which are filled with tens of thousands to millions of tightly packed stars known as "globular clusters". The mass of an intermediate-mass black hole is between 100 and 10,000 times that of the sun. They are heavier in comparison to solar-mass black holes which have a mass that ranges between 10 and 100 solar masses and still, they are lighter in comparison to the supermassive black holes. The supermassive black holes have a mass which is equal to millions or even billions of suns. The astronomers found that these cosmic inbetweeners were elusive in 2012. Also Read: Giant alien power plants are sucking energy from seven stars in outer space, claims study The intermediate-mass black hole, which has been named GCIRS 13E, has a mass which is 1,300 times that of the sun and is situated 26,000 light-years away. It is located near the galactic centre of the Milky Way. Here's how the intermediate-mass black holes are formed The surroundings in which the intermediate-mass black holes have been formed have always remained a mystery. The birth of stellar-mass black holes happens when massive stars collapse and the growth of supermassive black holes happens after subsequent mergers of larger black holes. According to astronomers, a star which is massive enough to die and form a black hole with thousands of solar masses is incredibly rare and it must struggle to retain its mass when it is dying. To understand how these intermediate-mass black holes are formed, the first-ever star-by-star simulation of massive clusters was performed by a team of researchers. In the experiment, it was observed that a dense enough molecular cloud "birthing nest" which consists of globular clusters may have led to the creation of stars which are huge enough to collapse and release an intermediate-mass black hole. Watch: China 'militarising' space? In a statement, University of Tokyo scientist and team leader Michiko Fujii said, "Previous observations have suggested that some massive star clusters, globular clusters, host an intermediate-mass black hole." "So far, there has been no strong theoretical evidence to show the existence of intermediate-mass black hole with 1,000 to 10,000 solar masses compared to less massive (stellar mass) and more massive (supermassive) ones," he added. "Our final goal is to simulate entire galaxies by resolving individual stars. It is still difficult to simulate Milky Way-size galaxies by resolving individual stars using currently available supercomputers. However, it would be possible to simulate smaller galaxies such as dwarf galaxies," Fujii further explained. (With inputs from agencies)

Intermediate-mass black holes have a 'birthing nest' in cosmic world, suggests study

<p>Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was discharged from the hospital on Friday (May 31) after he was injured in an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>PM Robert Fico was shot with four bullets at close range by an attacker when he was meeting the supporters.</p>

<p>Director of the clinic in the central city of Banska Bystrica Miriam Lapunikova said that PM Fico has been sent to his home where his recovery will continue after the attack.</p>

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<p>The hospital said that the condition of Fico has been improving.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Assassination attempt on PM Robert Fico</strong></h2>

<p>The 59-year-old prime minister was shot&nbsp;at close range by a gunman while he was greeting&nbsp;supporters at a government meeting which was being held in the central Slovak town of Handlova on May 15.</p>

<p>The prime minister was in serious condition after the attack and had to undergo a five-hour operation. He had to undergo another surgery after two days.</p>

<p>The police identified the attacker as 71-year-old Juraj C. He was detained on the spot and is facing the charge of attempted premeditated murder.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Slovak PM in a life-threatening condition after assassination attempt</strong></p>

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<p>This was the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in the last 20 years.</p>

<p>Earlier, the government officials had said that it appeared as a politically motivated attack which was committed by a “lone wolf", however, they later announced that a “third party” is likely to be involved in “acting for the benefit of the perpetrator.”</p>

<p>Fico is a populist who has earlier been compared to United States former president Donald Trump. He is seen as sympathetic to Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was discharged from the hospital on Friday (May 31) after he was injured in an assassination attempt. PM Robert Fico was shot with four bullets at close range by an attacker when he was meeting the supporters.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was discharged from the hospital on Friday (May 31) after he was injured in an assassination attempt. PM Robert Fico was shot with four bullets at close range by an attacker when he was meeting the supporters. Director of the clinic in the central city of Banska Bystrica Miriam Lapunikova said that PM Fico has been sent to his home where his recovery will continue after the attack. Also Read: Slovak PM in ‘life-threatening condition’ after being shot in assassination attempt The hospital said that the condition of Fico has been improving. Assassination attempt on PM Robert Fico The 59-year-old prime minister was shot at close range by a gunman while he was greeting supporters at a government meeting which was being held in the central Slovak town of Handlova on May 15. The prime minister was in serious condition after the attack and had to undergo a five-hour operation. He had to undergo another surgery after two days. The police identified the attacker as 71-year-old Juraj C. He was detained on the spot and is facing the charge of attempted premeditated murder. Watch: Slovak PM in a life-threatening condition after assassination attempt This was the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in the last 20 years. Earlier, the government officials had said that it appeared as a politically motivated attack which was committed by a “lone wolf", however, they later announced that a “third party” is likely to be involved in “acting for the benefit of the perpetrator.” Fico is a populist who has earlier been compared to United States former president Donald Trump. He is seen as sympathetic to Russian President Vladimir Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

Slovak PM Robert Fico, who survived assassination bid, moves to home care from hospital

<p>The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive.</p>

<p>Israeli commandoes with artillery and tanks are stationed in central Rafah, said the Israeli military, in a statement.&nbsp;The IDF further confirmed that the&nbsp;Israeli military is in central Rafah, which is clearly seen as defiance of&nbsp;international pressure.</p>

<p>The Israeli military had on Wednesday (May 29) said that it had established “operational control” over the border zone with Egypt, called the Philadelphi Corridor.</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's a look at the latest updates:</strong></h2>

<p>1) Spain rejected the "restrictions" which were to be imposed on the activities of its consulate in Jerusalem by Israel after Madrid recognised a Palestinian state, said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. "This morning we sent a 'note verbale' to the Israeli government in which we reject any restriction on the normal activity of the Spanish consulate general in Jerusalem, as its status is guaranteed by international law. This status cannot therefore be changed unilaterally by Israel," he said, adding Madrid had asked Israel "to reverse this decision."</p>

<p>2) Israeli hostage negotiating team's member called Hamas' stance, of negotiating only if the operations in the Gaza Strip end, as "delusional". “It won’t happen. Israel is fighting in Gaza, it will continue to fight in Gaza with all its strength, and if they want a truce for the benefit of Gaza’s residents it must only be through negotiating the release of hostages,” the official said.</p>

<p>3)&nbsp;Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group's rescuers said that a medic was killed and another suffered injuries in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon. "An Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance... One rescuer was martyred and another wounded" in the border town of Naqura, stated the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee, while speaking to AFP.</p>

<p>4)&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the humanitarian situation is still dire in Gaza, especially in terms of aid distribution to civilians. “Rafah remains closed and that’s a real problem,” said Blinken&nbsp;in a press conference in Prague.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5) UN Palestinian refugee agency chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote in an opinion article that Israel "must stop its campaign against UNRWA". The article was published by the New York Times. "The war in Gaza has produced a blatant disregard for the mission of the United Nations, including outrageous attacks on (UNRWA) employees, facilities and operations," said agency chief Lazzarini. He added, "These attacks must stop and the world must act to hold the perpetrators accountable."</p>

<p>6)&nbsp;The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced that till now at least 36,284 people have lost their lives in the territory in more than seven months of the Gaza war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive.

The Israeli military on Friday (May 31) said that its military forces have moved towards central Rafah and are now pushing deeper into the southern Gaza city amid international backlash and constant pressure from allies to pull back the offensive. Israeli commandoes with artillery and tanks are stationed in central Rafah, said the Israeli military, in a statement. The IDF further confirmed that the Israeli military is in central Rafah, which is clearly seen as defiance of international pressure. The Israeli military had on Wednesday (May 29) said that it had established “operational control” over the border zone with Egypt, called the Philadelphi Corridor. Here's a look at the latest updates: 1) Spain rejected the "restrictions" which were to be imposed on the activities of its consulate in Jerusalem by Israel after Madrid recognised a Palestinian state, said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares. "This morning we sent a 'note verbale' to the Israeli government in which we reject any restriction on the normal activity of the Spanish consulate general in Jerusalem, as its status is guaranteed by international law. This status cannot therefore be changed unilaterally by Israel," he said, adding Madrid had asked Israel "to reverse this decision." 2) Israeli hostage negotiating team's member called Hamas' stance, of negotiating only if the operations in the Gaza Strip end, as "delusional". “It won’t happen. Israel is fighting in Gaza, it will continue to fight in Gaza with all its strength, and if they want a truce for the benefit of Gaza’s residents it must only be through negotiating the release of hostages,” the official said. 3) Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group's rescuers said that a medic was killed and another suffered injuries in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon. "An Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance... One rescuer was martyred and another wounded" in the border town of Naqura, stated the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee, while speaking to AFP. 4) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the humanitarian situation is still dire in Gaza, especially in terms of aid distribution to civilians. “Rafah remains closed and that’s a real problem,” said Blinken in a press conference in Prague. 5) UN Palestinian refugee agency chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote in an opinion article that Israel "must stop its campaign against UNRWA". The article was published by the New York Times. "The war in Gaza has produced a blatant disregard for the mission of the United Nations, including outrageous attacks on (UNRWA) employees, facilities and operations," said agency chief Lazzarini. He added, "These attacks must stop and the world must act to hold the perpetrators accountable." 6) The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced that till now at least 36,284 people have lost their lives in the territory in more than seven months of the Gaza war. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><strong>Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:&nbsp;</strong>The eastern state of Jharkhand is voting in three constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).</p>

<p>The state had voted in the fourth and fifth phases of Lok Sabha elections on May 13 and May 20, respectively. Voting was also carried out in four constituencies of Jharkhand in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 25 (Saturday).</p>

<p>Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian state of Jharkhand this year:</p>

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<h2><strong>When is Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The general elections have been held in the Indian state of Jharkhand generally in the second half of the electoral period. This time also, the Election Commission of India) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be held in the state on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.</p>

<h2><strong>Phase 4: Jharkhand Date of polling - May 13</strong></h2>

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	<li>Singhbhum</li>
	<li>Khunti</li>
	<li>Lohardaga</li>
	<li>Palamu</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Jharkhand Phase 5: Date of polling - May 20</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Chatra</li>
	<li>Kodarma</li>
	<li>Hazaribagh</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Phase 6: Date of polling - May 25</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Giridih</li>
	<li>Dhanbad</li>
	<li>Ranchi</li>
	<li>Jamshedpur</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Phase 7: Date of polling - June 1</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Rajmahal</li>
	<li>Dumka</li>
	<li>Godda</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>How many phases Jharkhand will have?</strong></h2>

<p>The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections were held in four phases in Jharkhand, while it was completed in three phases in 2014. The Election Commission of India, considering the complexities of the landscape, has once again decided to hold the polls in four phases in Jharkhand in 2024.</p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha constituencies Jharkhand has?</strong></h2>

<p>There are 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The state, jointly with Assam, stands at 14th place on the list of states with the most number of seats in Lok Sabha. Since, there are various Tribal communities in the state, hence, six out of the 14 seats have been reserved for SC and ST candidates.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024:</strong></h2>

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			<td><strong>No</strong></td>
			<td style="width: 122px;"><strong>Constituencies</strong></td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Candidates (I.N.D.I.A)</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Candidates (NDA)</strong></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Rajmahal (ST)</td>
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			<p>Vijay Kumar Hansdak (JMM)</p>
			</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />
			<p>Tala Marandi (BJP)</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Dumka (ST)</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Nalin Soren (JMM)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sita Soren (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Godda</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Dipika Pandey Singh (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Nishikant Dubey (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Chatra</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Krishna Nand Tripathi (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;">Kalicharan Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Kodarma</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Vinod Kumar Singh CPI (ML) L</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Annpurna Devi (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Giridih</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Mathura Prasad Mahto (JMM)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Chandra Prakash Choudhary (AJSU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Dhanbad</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;">Anupama Singh (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;">Dulu Mahato (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Ranchi</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Banna Gupta (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sanjay Seth (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Jamshedpur</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;">Samir Kumar Mohanty (JMM)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Singhbhum (ST)</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Joba Manjhi&nbsp;(JMM)<meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" /></td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Geeta Koda (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Khunti (ST)</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;">Kalicharan Munda (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Arjun Munda (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Lohardaga (ST)</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sukhdeo Bhagat (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sameer Oraon (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Palamau (SC)</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;">Mamta Bhuiyan (RJD)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Vishnu Dayal Ram (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14</td>
			<td style="width: 122px;">Hazaribagh</td>
			<td style="width: 224px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Jai Prakash Bhai Patel (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 261px;">Manish Jaiswal (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap</strong></h2>

<p>In the past years, no political party has been able to establish its dominance in the political landscape of Jharkhand. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP-led NDA alliance clinched 12 seats. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress were able to win one seat each.</p>

<p>In the 2019 Assembly elections, the victory of the Congress political alliance - which included Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and JMM - has made the 2024 General elections even more complex and unpredictable.</p>

<p>BJP emerged as the state's biggest party in both 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections by clinching a total of 12 out of 14 seats on both occasions.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of elected candidates in Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2019:</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>No</strong></td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Constituency</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>Winner</strong></td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>Rajmahal (ST)</td>
			<td>Vijay Kumar Hansdak</td>
			<td>JMM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>Dumka (ST)</td>
			<td>Sunil Soren</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>Godda</td>
			<td>Nishikant Dubey</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>Chatra</td>
			<td>Sunil Kumar Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>Kodarma</td>
			<td>Annapurna Devi Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>Giridih</td>
			<td>Chandra Prakash Chaudhary</td>
			<td>AJSU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>Dhanbad</td>
			<td>Pashupati Nath Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>Ranchi</td>
			<td>Sanjay Seth</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>Jamshedpur</td>
			<td>Bidyut Baran Mahato</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>Singhbhum (ST)</td>
			<td>Geeta Koda</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td>Khunti (ST)</td>
			<td>Arjun Munda</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td>Lohardaga (ST)</td>
			<td>Sudarshan Bhagat</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13</td>
			<td>Palamau (SC)</td>
			<td>Vishnu Dayal Ram</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14</td>
			<td>Hazaribagh</td>
			<td>Jayant Sinha</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Political scenario in Jharkhand&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 2024, even though the BJP-led NDA has dominated the last three Lok Sabha Elections in Jharkhand, it is likely to face strong competition from the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, which exhibited its influence in the last assembly elections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections 2024: Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc announces seat deal in Delhi, Gujarat</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-general-elections-2024-opposition-india-bloc-announces-seat-deal-in-delhi-gujarat-693567/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<p>In the wake of such tough competition, the political drama ensued in the state just months before the polls. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Jharkhand's former chief minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren in an alleged money-laundering investigation related to a land scam.</p>

<p>After his arrest on January 31, Soren resigned as the chief minister and has been lodged in the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi. Days later, JMM leader Champai Soren became the next chief minister of the state.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The eastern state of Jharkhand is voting in three constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).

Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The eastern state of Jharkhand is voting in three constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1). The state had voted in the fourth and fifth phases of Lok Sabha elections on May 13 and May 20, respectively. Voting was also carried out in four constituencies of Jharkhand in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 25 (Saturday). Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian state of Jharkhand this year: Also Read: Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know When is Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The general elections have been held in the Indian state of Jharkhand generally in the second half of the electoral period. This time also, the Election Commission of India) announced the 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be held in the state on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Phase 4: Jharkhand Date of polling - May 13 Singhbhum Khunti Lohardaga Palamu Jharkhand Phase 5: Date of polling - May 20 Chatra Kodarma Hazaribagh Phase 6: Date of polling - May 25 Giridih Dhanbad Ranchi Jamshedpur Phase 7: Date of polling - June 1 Rajmahal Dumka Godda How many phases Jharkhand will have? The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections were held in four phases in Jharkhand, while it was completed in three phases in 2014. The Election Commission of India, considering the complexities of the landscape, has once again decided to hold the polls in four phases in Jharkhand in 2024. How many Lok Sabha constituencies Jharkhand has? There are 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The state, jointly with Assam, stands at 14th place on the list of states with the most number of seats in Lok Sabha. Since, there are various Tribal communities in the state, hence, six out of the 14 seats have been reserved for SC and ST candidates. Complete list of candidates for the Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No Constituencies Candidates (I.N.D.I.A) Candidates (NDA) 1 Rajmahal (ST) Vijay Kumar Hansdak (JMM) Tala Marandi (BJP) 2 Dumka (ST) Nalin Soren (JMM) Sita Soren (BJP) 3 Godda Dipika Pandey Singh (INC) Nishikant Dubey (BJP) 4 Chatra Krishna Nand Tripathi (INC) Kalicharan Singh (BJP) 5 Kodarma Vinod Kumar Singh CPI (ML) L Annpurna Devi (BJP) 6 Giridih Mathura Prasad Mahto (JMM) Chandra Prakash Choudhary (AJSU) 7 Dhanbad Anupama Singh (INC) Dulu Mahato (BJP) 8 Ranchi Banna Gupta (INC) Sanjay Seth (BJP) 9 Jamshedpur Samir Kumar Mohanty (JMM) Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP) 10 Singhbhum (ST) Joba Manjhi (JMM) Geeta Koda (BJP) 11 Khunti (ST) Kalicharan Munda (INC) Arjun Munda (BJP) 12 Lohardaga (ST) Sukhdeo Bhagat (INC) Sameer Oraon (BJP) 13 Palamau (SC) Mamta Bhuiyan (RJD) Vishnu Dayal Ram (BJP) 14 Hazaribagh Jai Prakash Bhai Patel (INC) Manish Jaiswal (BJP) Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap In the past years, no political party has been able to establish its dominance in the political landscape of Jharkhand. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP-led NDA alliance clinched 12 seats. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress were able to win one seat each. In the 2019 Assembly elections, the victory of the Congress political alliance - which included Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress and JMM - has made the 2024 General elections even more complex and unpredictable. BJP emerged as the state's biggest party in both 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections by clinching a total of 12 out of 14 seats on both occasions. Complete list of elected candidates in Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2019: No Constituency Winner Party 1 Rajmahal (ST) Vijay Kumar Hansdak JMM 2 Dumka (ST) Sunil Soren BJP 3 Godda Nishikant Dubey BJP 4 Chatra Sunil Kumar Singh BJP 5 Kodarma Annapurna Devi Yadav BJP 6 Giridih Chandra Prakash Chaudhary AJSU 7 Dhanbad Pashupati Nath Singh BJP 8 Ranchi Sanjay Seth BJP 9 Jamshedpur Bidyut Baran Mahato BJP 10 Singhbhum (ST) Geeta Koda INC 11 Khunti (ST) Arjun Munda BJP 12 Lohardaga (ST) Sudarshan Bhagat BJP 13 Palamau (SC) Vishnu Dayal Ram BJP 14 Hazaribagh Jayant Sinha BJP Political scenario in Jharkhand In 2024, even though the BJP-led NDA has dominated the last three Lok Sabha Elections in Jharkhand, it is likely to face strong competition from the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, which exhibited its influence in the last assembly elections. Watch: India General Elections 2024: Opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc announces seat deal in Delhi, Gujarat In the wake of such tough competition, the political drama ensued in the state just months before the polls. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Jharkhand's former chief minister and JMM leader Hemant Soren in an alleged money-laundering investigation related to a land scam. After his arrest on January 31, Soren resigned as the chief minister and has been lodged in the Birsa Munda Central Jail in Hotwar, Ranchi. Days later, JMM leader Champai Soren became the next chief minister of the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, dates, phases, seats and all you need to know

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<p><strong>Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: </strong>The eastern state of Bihar is voting in eight constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).</p>

<p>The first phase was held in four constituencies on April 19 and the second phase covered five constituencies on Apr 26. The third phase was conducted on May 7 in five&nbsp;constituencies and the fourth phase was held in five constituencies on May 13. In the fifth phase, which was held on May 20 (Monday), voting took place in five constituencies. Eight constituencies of the state were covered in the sixth phase on&nbsp;May 25 (Saturday).</p>

<p>Bihar is one of the few states that saw voting on all seven phases of the general elections, India's massive exercise in democracy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Indian state of Bihar this year:</p>

<h2><strong>When is Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024? (Phase and Date)</strong></h2>

<p>The 2024 general elections will be held in Bihar in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 to elect 40 members who will be part of the 18th Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>The results will be announced on June 4.</p>

<h2><strong>Bihar Phase 1: Date of polling - April 19</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Aurangabad</li>
	<li>Gaya</li>
	<li>Nawada</li>
	<li>Jamui</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Phase 2: Date of polling - April 26</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Kishanganj</li>
	<li>Katihar</li>
	<li>Purnia</li>
	<li>Bhagalpur</li>
	<li>Banka</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Bihar Phase 3: Date of polling - May 7</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Jhanjharpur</li>
	<li>Supaul</li>
	<li>Araria</li>
	<li>Madhepura</li>
	<li>Khagaria</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Phase 4: Date of polling - May 13</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Darbhanga</li>
	<li>Ujiarpur</li>
	<li>Samastipur</li>
	<li>Begusarai</li>
	<li>Munger</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Bihar Phase 5: Date of polling - May 20</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Sitamarhi</li>
	<li>Madhubani</li>
	<li>Muzaffarpur</li>
	<li>Saran</li>
	<li>Hajipur</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Bihar Phase 6: Date of polling - May 25</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Valmiki Nagar</li>
	<li>Paschim Champaran</li>
	<li>Purvi Champaran</li>
	<li>Sheohar</li>
	<li>Vaishali</li>
	<li>Gopalganj</li>
	<li>Siwan</li>
	<li>Maharajganj</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>Bihar Phase 7: Date of polling - June 1</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Nalanda</li>
	<li>Patna Sahib</li>
	<li>Pataliputra</li>
	<li>Arrah</li>
	<li>Buxar</li>
	<li>Sasaram</li>
	<li>Karakat</li>
	<li>Jahanabad</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>How many phases Bihar will have in Lok Sabha Elections?</strong></h2>

<p>The 2024 general election will be held in Bihar in all seven phases. Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are the only states where polls will be held in all seven phases.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-election-2024-date-announced-check-full-schedule-voting-and-result-of-india-general-elections-700677">Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here</a></p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha constituencies Bihar has?</strong></h2>

<p>There are 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Bihar. These are Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Khagaria, Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Hajipur, Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, Maharajganj, Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram,Karakat and Jahanabad.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024:</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">
			<p><strong>No</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">
			<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxIR1VvJFXU8H" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>Constituencies</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxIR1VvJFXU8H" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>Candidates (I.N.D.I.A)</strong></td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxIR1VvJFXU8H" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Candidates (NDA)</strong></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">1</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Valmiki Nagar</td>
			<td>Deepak Yadav (RJD)</td>
			<td>Sunil Kumar (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">2&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Paschim Champaran</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Madan Mohan Tiwari (INC)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">3&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Purvi Champaran</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Rajesh Kushwaha (VIP)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Radha Mohan Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">4</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Sheohar</td>
			<td>Ritu Jaiswal (RJD)</td>
			<td>Lavli Anand (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">5</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Sitamarhi</td>
			<td>Arjun Rai (RJD)</td>
			<td>Devesh Chandra Thakur (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">6</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Madhubani</td>
			<td>Ali Ashraf Fatmi (RJD)</td>
			<td>Ashok Kumar Yadav (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">7</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Jhanjharpur</td>
			<td>Gulab Yadav (VIP)</td>
			<td>Ramprit Mandal (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">8</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Supaul</td>
			<td>Chandrahas Chaupal (RJD)</td>
			<td>Dileshwar Kamait (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">9</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Araria</td>
			<td>Mohammed Shahnawaz Alam (RJD)</td>
			<td>Pradeep Kumar Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">10</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Kishanganj</td>
			<td>Mohammad Jawed (INC)</td>
			<td>Mujahid Alam (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">11</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Katihar</td>
			<td>Tariq Anwar (INC)</td>
			<td>Dulalchandra Goswami (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">12</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Purnia</td>
			<td>Beema Bharti (RJD)</td>
			<td>Santosh Kumar (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">13</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Madhepura</td>
			<td>Professor Kumar Chandradeep (RJD)</td>
			<td>Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">14</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Darbhanga</td>
			<td>Lalit Kumar Yadav (RJD)</td>
			<td>Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">15</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Muzaffarpur</td>
			<td>Ajay Nishad (INC)</td>
			<td>Raj Bhusan Nishad (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">16</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Vaishali</td>
			<td>Munna Shukla (RJD)</td>
			<td>Veena Devi (LJP (RV))</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">17</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Gopalganj</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Premnath Chanchal (VIP)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Alok Kumar Suman (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">18</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Siwan</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Vijay Laxmi Devi (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">19</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Maharajganj</td>
			<td>Vijay Shanker Dubey (INC)</td>
			<td>Janardan Singh Sigriwal (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">20</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Saran</td>
			<td>Rohini Acharya (RJD)</td>
			<td>Rajiv Pratap Rudy (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">21</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Hajipur</td>
			<td>Shiv Chandra Ram (RJD)</td>
			<td>Chirag Paswan (LJP (RV))</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">22</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Ujiarpur</td>
			<td>Alok Kumar Mehta (RJD)</td>
			<td>Nityanad Rai (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">23</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Samastipur</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Sunny Hazari (INC)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Shambhavi Chaudhary (LJP (RV))</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">24</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Begusarai</td>
			<td>Awadhesh Kumar Rai (RJD)</td>
			<td>Giriraj Singh (BJP)<br />
			&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">25</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Khagaria</td>
			<td>Sanjay Kumar Kushwaha (CPI (M))</td>
			<td>Rajesh Verma (LJP (RV))</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">26</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Bhagalpur</td>
			<td>Ajeet Sharma (INC)</td>
			<td>Ajay Kumar Mandal (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">27</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Banka</td>
			<td>Jay Prakash Narayan Yadav (RJD)</td>
			<td>Giridhari Yadav (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">28</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxIR1VvJFXU8H" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Munger</td>
			<td>Anita Devi Mahto (RJD)</td>
			<td>Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">29</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Nalanda</td>
			<td>Sandeep Saurav (CPI (ML)L))</td>
			<td>Kaushalendra Kumar (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">30</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Patna Sahib</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidqrPzsYHnBgLX" />
			<p>Anshul Avijit Kushwaha (INC)</p>
			</td>
			<td>Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">31</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Pataliputra</td>
			<td>Misa Bharti (RJD)</td>
			<td>Ram Kripal Yadav (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">32</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Arrah</td>
			<td>Sudama Prasad (CPI (ML)L))</td>
			<td>R K Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">33</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Buxar</td>
			<td>Sudhakar Singh (RJD)</td>
			<td>Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">34</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Sasaram</td>
			<td>Chhedi Paswan (INC)</td>
			<td>Shivesh Ram (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">35</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Karakat</td>
			<td>Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha (CPI (ML)L))</td>
			<td>Upendra Kushwaha (RLM)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">36</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Jahanabad</td>
			<td>Surendra Prasad Yadav (RJD)</td>
			<td>Chandeshwar Prasad (JDU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">37</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Aurangabad</td>
			<td>Abhay Kushwaha (RJD)</td>
			<td>&nbsp;Sushil Kumar Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">38</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Gaya</td>
			<td>Kumar Sarvjeet (RJD)</td>
			<td>Jitan Ram Manjhi (HAM (S))</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">39</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;">Nawada</td>
			<td>Shravan Kushwaha (RJD)</td>
			<td>Vivek Thakur (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 37px;">40</td>
			<td style="width: 112px;"><meta name="uuid" content="uuidxIR1VvJFXU8H" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Jamui</td>
			<td>Archana Ravidas (RJD)</td>
			<td>Arun Bharti (LJP(RV))</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap</strong></h2>

<p>The 2019 Indian general elections were held in Bihar in seven phases between April 11 and 23. In the elections, BJP won 17 seats, JD(U) won 16 seats, LJP won six seats and INC clinched only one seat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of elected candidates in Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2019:</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>No</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Constituencies</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Elected Members</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1.</td>
			<td>Valmiki Nagar</td>
			<td>Baidyanath Prasad Mahto</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2.</td>
			<td>Paschim Champaran</td>
			<td>Sanjay Jaiswal</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3.</td>
			<td>Purvi Champaran</td>
			<td>Radha Mohan Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4.</td>
			<td>Sheohar</td>
			<td>Rama Devi</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5.</td>
			<td>Sitamarhi</td>
			<td>Sunil Kumar Pintu</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6.</td>
			<td>Madhubani</td>
			<td>Ashok Kumar Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7.</td>
			<td>Jhanjharpur</td>
			<td>Ramprit Mandal</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8.</td>
			<td>Supaul</td>
			<td>Dileshwar Kamait</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9.</td>
			<td>Araria</td>
			<td>Pradeep Kumar Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10.</td>
			<td>Kishanganj</td>
			<td>Mohammad Jawed</td>
			<td>INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11.</td>
			<td>Katihar</td>
			<td>Dulal Chandra Goswami</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12.</td>
			<td>Purnia</td>
			<td>Santosh Kumar</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13.</td>
			<td>Madhepura</td>
			<td>Dinesh Chandra Yadav</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14.</td>
			<td>Darbhanga</td>
			<td>Gopal Jee Thakur</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>15.</td>
			<td>Muzaffarpur</td>
			<td>Ajay Nishad</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>16.</td>
			<td>Vaishali</td>
			<td>Veena Devi</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>17.</td>
			<td>Gopalganj</td>
			<td>Alok Kumar Suman</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>18.</td>
			<td>Siwan</td>
			<td>Kavita Singh</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>19.</td>
			<td>Maharajganj</td>
			<td>Janardan Singh Sigriwal</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>20.</td>
			<td>Saran</td>
			<td>Rajiv Pratap Rudy</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>21.</td>
			<td>Hajipur</td>
			<td>Pashupati Kumar Paras</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>22.</td>
			<td>Ujiarpur</td>
			<td>Nityanand Rai</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>23.</td>
			<td>Samastipur&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Ram Chandra Paswan</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>24.</td>
			<td>Begusarai&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Giriraj Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>25.</td>
			<td>Khagaria&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Mehboob Ali Kaiser</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>26.</td>
			<td>Bhagalpur&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Ajay Kumar Mandal</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>27.</td>
			<td>Banka&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Giridhari Yadav</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>28.</td>
			<td>Munger&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Lalan Singh</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>29.</td>
			<td>Nalanda&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Kaushalendra Kumar</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>30.</td>
			<td>Patna Sahib</td>
			<td>Ravi Shankar Prasad</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>31.</td>
			<td>Pataliputra&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Ram Kripal Yadav</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>32.</td>
			<td>Arrah&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>R. K. Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>33.</td>
			<td>Buxar&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Ashwini Kumar Choubey</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>34.</td>
			<td>Sasaram&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Chhedi Paswan</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>35.</td>
			<td>Karakat&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Mahabali Singh</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>36.</td>
			<td>Jahanabad&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Chandreshwar Prasad</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>37.</td>
			<td>Aurangabad&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sushil Kumar Singh</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>38.</td>
			<td>Gaya&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Vijay Kumar Manjhi</td>
			<td>JDU</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>39.</td>
			<td>Nawada&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Chandan Singh</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>40.</td>
			<td>Jamui&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>Chirag Paswan</td>
			<td>LJP</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Political scenario in Bihar&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who&nbsp;was one of the founding members of the I.N.D.I.A alliance created a huge chaos months before the Lok Sabha Election 2024. He suddenly snapped ties with RJD&nbsp;and joined hands with NDA again with whom his JDU had fought the last General Elections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India elections 2024: India's century-old voters ready to vote</strong></p>

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<p>In the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the NDA and I.N.D.I.A. alliance are going to be the two main coalitions in&nbsp;the polls. In Bihar, BJP and JDU&nbsp;will lead the NDA and the I.N.D.I.A. alliance will be led by RJD and INC.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The eastern state of Bihar is voting in eight constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The eastern state of Bihar is voting in eight constituencies in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1). The first phase was held in four constituencies on April 19 and the second phase covered five constituencies on Apr 26. The third phase was conducted on May 7 in five constituencies and the fourth phase was held in five constituencies on May 13. In the fifth phase, which was held on May 20 (Monday), voting took place in five constituencies. Eight constituencies of the state were covered in the sixth phase on May 25 (Saturday). Bihar is one of the few states that saw voting on all seven phases of the general elections, India's massive exercise in democracy. Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Indian state of Bihar this year: When is Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024? (Phase and Date) The 2024 general elections will be held in Bihar in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 to elect 40 members who will be part of the 18th Lok Sabha. The results will be announced on June 4. Bihar Phase 1: Date of polling - April 19 Aurangabad Gaya Nawada Jamui Phase 2: Date of polling - April 26 Kishanganj Katihar Purnia Bhagalpur Banka Bihar Phase 3: Date of polling - May 7 Jhanjharpur Supaul Araria Madhepura Khagaria Phase 4: Date of polling - May 13 Darbhanga Ujiarpur Samastipur Begusarai Munger Bihar Phase 5: Date of polling - May 20 Sitamarhi Madhubani Muzaffarpur Saran Hajipur Bihar Phase 6: Date of polling - May 25 Valmiki Nagar Paschim Champaran Purvi Champaran Sheohar Vaishali Gopalganj Siwan Maharajganj Bihar Phase 7: Date of polling - June 1 Nalanda Patna Sahib Pataliputra Arrah Buxar Sasaram Karakat Jahanabad How many phases Bihar will have in Lok Sabha Elections? The 2024 general election will be held in Bihar in all seven phases. Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are the only states where polls will be held in all seven phases. Also Read: Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here How many Lok Sabha constituencies Bihar has? There are 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Bihar. These are Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jhanjharpur, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Khagaria, Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran, Hajipur, Valmiki Nagar, Paschim Champaran, Purvi Champaran, Sheohar, Vaishali, Gopalganj, Siwan, Maharajganj, Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram,Karakat and Jahanabad. Complete list of candidates for the Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: No Constituencies Candidates (I.N.D.I.A) Candidates (NDA) 1 Valmiki Nagar Deepak Yadav (RJD) Sunil Kumar (JDU) 2 Paschim Champaran Madan Mohan Tiwari (INC) Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP) 3 Purvi Champaran Rajesh Kushwaha (VIP) Radha Mohan Singh (BJP) 4 Sheohar Ritu Jaiswal (RJD) Lavli Anand (JDU) 5 Sitamarhi Arjun Rai (RJD) Devesh Chandra Thakur (JDU) 6 Madhubani Ali Ashraf Fatmi (RJD) Ashok Kumar Yadav (BJP) 7 Jhanjharpur Gulab Yadav (VIP) Ramprit Mandal (JDU) 8 Supaul Chandrahas Chaupal (RJD) Dileshwar Kamait (JDU) 9 Araria Mohammed Shahnawaz Alam (RJD) Pradeep Kumar Singh (BJP) 10 Kishanganj Mohammad Jawed (INC) Mujahid Alam (JDU) 11 Katihar Tariq Anwar (INC) Dulalchandra Goswami (JDU) 12 Purnia Beema Bharti (RJD) Santosh Kumar (JDU) 13 Madhepura Professor Kumar Chandradeep (RJD) Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JDU) 14 Darbhanga Lalit Kumar Yadav (RJD) Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP) 15 Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad (INC) Raj Bhusan Nishad (BJP) 16 Vaishali Munna Shukla (RJD) Veena Devi (LJP (RV)) 17 Gopalganj Premnath Chanchal (VIP) Alok Kumar Suman (JDU) 18 Siwan Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) Vijay Laxmi Devi (JDU) 19 Maharajganj Vijay Shanker Dubey (INC) Janardan Singh Sigriwal (BJP) 20 Saran Rohini Acharya (RJD) Rajiv Pratap Rudy (BJP) 21 Hajipur Shiv Chandra Ram (RJD) Chirag Paswan (LJP (RV)) 22 Ujiarpur Alok Kumar Mehta (RJD) Nityanad Rai (BJP) 23 Samastipur Sunny Hazari (INC) Shambhavi Chaudhary (LJP (RV)) 24 Begusarai Awadhesh Kumar Rai (RJD) Giriraj Singh (BJP) 25 Khagaria Sanjay Kumar Kushwaha (CPI (M)) Rajesh Verma (LJP (RV)) 26 Bhagalpur Ajeet Sharma (INC) Ajay Kumar Mandal (JDU) 27 Banka Jay Prakash Narayan Yadav (RJD) Giridhari Yadav (JDU) 28 Munger Anita Devi Mahto (RJD) Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh (JDU) 29 Nalanda Sandeep Saurav (CPI (ML)L)) Kaushalendra Kumar (JDU) 30 Patna Sahib Anshul Avijit Kushwaha (INC) Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP) 31 Pataliputra Misa Bharti (RJD) Ram Kripal Yadav (BJP) 32 Arrah Sudama Prasad (CPI (ML)L)) R K Singh (BJP) 33 Buxar Sudhakar Singh (RJD) Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP) 34 Sasaram Chhedi Paswan (INC) Shivesh Ram (BJP) 35 Karakat Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha (CPI (ML)L)) Upendra Kushwaha (RLM) 36 Jahanabad Surendra Prasad Yadav (RJD) Chandeshwar Prasad (JDU) 37 Aurangabad Abhay Kushwaha (RJD) Sushil Kumar Singh (BJP) 38 Gaya Kumar Sarvjeet (RJD) Jitan Ram Manjhi (HAM (S)) 39 Nawada Shravan Kushwaha (RJD) Vivek Thakur (BJP) 40 Jamui Archana Ravidas (RJD) Arun Bharti (LJP(RV)) Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap The 2019 Indian general elections were held in Bihar in seven phases between April 11 and 23. In the elections, BJP won 17 seats, JD(U) won 16 seats, LJP won six seats and INC clinched only one seat. Complete list of elected candidates in Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2019: No Constituencies Elected Members Party 1. Valmiki Nagar Baidyanath Prasad Mahto JDU 2. Paschim Champaran Sanjay Jaiswal BJP 3. Purvi Champaran Radha Mohan Singh BJP 4. Sheohar Rama Devi BJP 5. Sitamarhi Sunil Kumar Pintu JDU 6. Madhubani Ashok Kumar Yadav BJP 7. Jhanjharpur Ramprit Mandal JDU 8. Supaul Dileshwar Kamait JDU 9. Araria Pradeep Kumar Singh BJP 10. Kishanganj Mohammad Jawed INC 11. Katihar Dulal Chandra Goswami JDU 12. Purnia Santosh Kumar JDU 13. Madhepura Dinesh Chandra Yadav JDU 14. Darbhanga Gopal Jee Thakur BJP 15. Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad BJP 16. Vaishali Veena Devi LJP 17. Gopalganj Alok Kumar Suman JDU 18. Siwan Kavita Singh JDU 19. Maharajganj Janardan Singh Sigriwal BJP 20. Saran Rajiv Pratap Rudy BJP 21. Hajipur Pashupati Kumar Paras LJP 22. Ujiarpur Nityanand Rai BJP 23. Samastipur Ram Chandra Paswan LJP 24. Begusarai Giriraj Singh BJP 25. Khagaria Mehboob Ali Kaiser LJP 26. Bhagalpur Ajay Kumar Mandal JDU 27. Banka Giridhari Yadav JDU 28. Munger Lalan Singh JDU 29. Nalanda Kaushalendra Kumar JDU 30. Patna Sahib Ravi Shankar Prasad BJP 31. Pataliputra Ram Kripal Yadav BJP 32. Arrah R. K. Singh BJP 33. Buxar Ashwini Kumar Choubey BJP 34. Sasaram Chhedi Paswan BJP 35. Karakat Mahabali Singh JDU 36. Jahanabad Chandreshwar Prasad JDU 37. Aurangabad Sushil Kumar Singh BJP 38. Gaya Vijay Kumar Manjhi JDU 39. Nawada Chandan Singh LJP 40. Jamui Chirag Paswan LJP Political scenario in Bihar Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was one of the founding members of the I.N.D.I.A alliance created a huge chaos months before the Lok Sabha Election 2024. He suddenly snapped ties with RJD and joined hands with NDA again with whom his JDU had fought the last General Elections. Watch: India elections 2024: India's century-old voters ready to vote In the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the NDA and I.N.D.I.A. alliance are going to be the two main coalitions in the polls. In Bihar, BJP and JDU will lead the NDA and the I.N.D.I.A. alliance will be led by RJD and INC. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Amit Shah, India's home minister from the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party&nbsp;(BJP), criticised Congress for distancing themselves from&nbsp;Exit Poll debates ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 election results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP is confident of clinching a historic third term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections.</p>

<p>After senior Congress leader Pawan Khera made the announcement about avoiding exit poll debates, Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda said it appears the Opposition has already conceded defeat.</p>

<p>Shah, in a post on X, said, "Congress has come to know about its huge defeat, so with what face will it face the media and the public now? Therefore, Congress is running away from the exit polls. I want to tell the Congress party not to run away, face the defeat and introspect".</p>

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मैं कांग्रेस पार्टी से कहना चाहता हूँ कि भागो नहीं, हार का सामना करके आत्मचिंतन करो। <a href="https://t.co/pxeT3Qw8wA">pic.twitter.com/pxeT3Qw8wA</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Nadda raised objection to the decision taken by Congress and said, "It doesn't behove India's Grand Old Party to behave like a child, whose toy has been taken away. One expects a certain level of maturity from the largest political party in the Opposition".</p>

<p>He added that Congress "opts out" when it is not expecting that the results will turn out in their favour. However, he added that the party always shows up if it is expecting even the slightest chance of a positive result.</p>

<p>"Their hypocrisy is not lost on anyone. Let no one in Phase 7 waste their votes on them," Nadda said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the Congress, by boycotting Exit Polls, has questioned the rigorous exercise which is being carried out by several professional agencies who are working tirelessly to compile the figures.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what Congress said regarding Exit Polls</strong></h2>

<p>Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera earlier said that once the voting ends, the parties won't gain anything from speculation.</p>

<p>"The results will be out on 4th June. Prior to that, we do not see any reason to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP," Khera said in a statement, posted on X.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections Phase 7: Final phase of voting begins, 57 constituencies go to polls</strong></p>

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<p>"The Indian National Congress will not participate in the debates on Exit Polls. The purpose of any debate should be to inform the people. We will happily partake in debates 4th June onwards," he added.</p>

<p>The voting is being held on 57 seats across seven states and one Union Territory in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The counting of votes will be held on Tuesday (June 4).</p>

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Amit Shah, India's home minister from the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), criticised Congress for distancing themselves from Exit Poll debates ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 election results.

Amit Shah, India's home minister from the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), criticised Congress for distancing themselves from Exit Poll debates ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 election results. The BJP is confident of clinching a historic third term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections. After senior Congress leader Pawan Khera made the announcement about avoiding exit poll debates, Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda said it appears the Opposition has already conceded defeat. Shah, in a post on X, said, "Congress has come to know about its huge defeat, so with what face will it face the media and the public now? Therefore, Congress is running away from the exit polls. I want to tell the Congress party not to run away, face the defeat and introspect". कांग्रेस को अपनी प्रचंड हार का पता चल गया है, तो अब किस मुँह से मीडिया और जनता को फेस करे? इसलिए, कांग्रेस एग्जिट पोल से भाग रही है। मैं कांग्रेस पार्टी से कहना चाहता हूँ कि भागो नहीं, हार का सामना करके आत्मचिंतन करो। pic.twitter.com/pxeT3Qw8wA — Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) May 31, 2024 × Also Read: Lok Sabha polls phase 7: Mob loots reserve EVMs, throws VVPAT machines in Pond in West Bengal Meanwhile, Nadda raised objection to the decision taken by Congress and said, "It doesn't behove India's Grand Old Party to behave like a child, whose toy has been taken away. One expects a certain level of maturity from the largest political party in the Opposition". He added that Congress "opts out" when it is not expecting that the results will turn out in their favour. However, he added that the party always shows up if it is expecting even the slightest chance of a positive result. "Their hypocrisy is not lost on anyone. Let no one in Phase 7 waste their votes on them," Nadda said. He added that the Congress, by boycotting Exit Polls, has questioned the rigorous exercise which is being carried out by several professional agencies who are working tirelessly to compile the figures. Here's what Congress said regarding Exit Polls Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera earlier said that once the voting ends, the parties won't gain anything from speculation. "The results will be out on 4th June. Prior to that, we do not see any reason to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP," Khera said in a statement, posted on X. Watch: India General Elections Phase 7: Final phase of voting begins, 57 constituencies go to polls "The Indian National Congress will not participate in the debates on Exit Polls. The purpose of any debate should be to inform the people. We will happily partake in debates 4th June onwards," he added. The voting is being held on 57 seats across seven states and one Union Territory in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The counting of votes will be held on Tuesday (June 4). (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Amit Shah slams Congress for boycotting exit polls, asks them not to 'run away'

<p>An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday).</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172&nbsp;passengers&nbsp;and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after&nbsp;full emergency was declared at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bomb-threat-reported-on-indigo-flight-from-delhi-to-varanasi-726104">Bomb threat on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated via emergency exits</a></p>

<p>A note was found by the IndiGo crew in the lavatory which&nbsp;mentioned the presence of a bomb. After the flight landed safely, the crew deboarded all passengers at the isolation bay and further security checks were being carried out.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how crew and airport authorities reacted to bomb scare</strong></h2>

<p>The flight had departed from Chennai at around 6.50 am and was headed to Mumbai when the bomb scare happened. "An unclaimed remote was found on board the aircraft," said an official, while speaking to The Times Of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai air traffic control was informed about the situation by the pilots, as they requested an emergency landing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials declared a full-scale emergency as fire tenders and ambulances remained on standby at the airport. The officials took the aircraft to an isolation bay for security checks related to the bomb scare.</p>

<p>In a statement, IndiGo Airlines said: "IndiGo flight 6E 5314 operating from Chennai to Mumbai had received a bomb threat. Upon landing in Mumbai, the crew followed protocol and the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines. All passengers have safely disembarked the aircraft. The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. Post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211</strong></p>

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<p>This is the second time a bomb scare has happened on an IndiGo flight in a week. The first bomb threat was received on May 28 on a flight flying from Delhi to Varanasi.</p>

<p>The crew had evacuated all passengers onboard flight 6E2211 safely through emergency doors, the airlines had stated in a statement.</p>

<p>All necessary protocols were followed by the airlines. Nearly 174 adults and two children were onboard the flight.</p>

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An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday). According to media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172 passengers and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after full emergency was declared at the airport.

An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday). According to media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172 passengers and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after full emergency was declared at the airport. Also Read: Bomb threat on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated via emergency exits A note was found by the IndiGo crew in the lavatory which mentioned the presence of a bomb. After the flight landed safely, the crew deboarded all passengers at the isolation bay and further security checks were being carried out. Here's how crew and airport authorities reacted to bomb scare The flight had departed from Chennai at around 6.50 am and was headed to Mumbai when the bomb scare happened. "An unclaimed remote was found on board the aircraft," said an official, while speaking to The Times Of India. Mumbai air traffic control was informed about the situation by the pilots, as they requested an emergency landing. The officials declared a full-scale emergency as fire tenders and ambulances remained on standby at the airport. The officials took the aircraft to an isolation bay for security checks related to the bomb scare. In a statement, IndiGo Airlines said: "IndiGo flight 6E 5314 operating from Chennai to Mumbai had received a bomb threat. Upon landing in Mumbai, the crew followed protocol and the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines. All passengers have safely disembarked the aircraft. The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. Post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area." Watch: Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211 This is the second time a bomb scare has happened on an IndiGo flight in a week. The first bomb threat was received on May 28 on a flight flying from Delhi to Varanasi. The crew had evacuated all passengers onboard flight 6E2211 safely through emergency doors, the airlines had stated in a statement. All necessary protocols were followed by the airlines. Nearly 174 adults and two children were onboard the flight. (With inputs from agencies)

Bomb scare on another IndiGo flight as Mumbai airport declares emergency

<p>A bomb threat was received on a Vistara flight bound for Srinagar with 177 passengers and one infant aboard on Friday (May 31) after which the airline and security forces took swift action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Flight no-UK-611 departed from India's capital New Delhi and safely landed at Srinagar Airport at nearly 12:10 am (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airport authorities at Srinagar International Airport received a bomb threat call targeting Vistara flight UK611 which was arriving from Delhi.</p>

<p>The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Srinagar received information about the ‘threatening call’ which led to a swift and co-ordinated response from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airlines followed the standard protocol&nbsp;decided for such threats and the aircraft was directed immediately to an isolation bay after landing.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bomb-threat-reported-on-indigo-flight-from-delhi-to-varanasi-726104">Bomb threat on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated via emergency exits</a></p>

<p>"All passengers were safely de-boarded at the isolation bay. Currently, the aircraft is undergoing a thorough security check by the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all concerned," said an airport official, while speaking to ANI.</p>

<h2><strong>All passengers safely deboard plane&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per&nbsp;media reports, all the passengers deboarded the plane safely and the situation is being managed on priority to ensure the security of the people at the airport.</p>

<p>Speaking about the incident, a Vistara spokesperson said, "We confirm there was a security concern on Vistara flight UK 611 operating from Delhi to Srinagar on 31 May 2024 that was brought to our staff's attention while on board. Following the protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities, and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay after safely landing at the Srinagar International Airport where all customers were disembarked."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211</strong></p>

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<p>"We fully co-operated with the concerned authorities to clear the mandatory security checks. All the necessary checks have been conducted and the aircraft has been cleared to resume operations. At Vistara, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us," the spokesperson added.</p>

<p>The source of the bomb threat is being investigated by the authorities and all necessary measures are being taken for ensuring the continued safety of air travel.</p>

<p>According to an airport official, the threat was deemed non-credible after which the normal operations resumed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A bomb threat was received on a Vistara flight bound for Srinagar with 177 passengers and one infant aboard on Friday (May 31) after which the airline and security forces took swift action.

A bomb threat was received on a Vistara flight bound for Srinagar with 177 passengers and one infant aboard on Friday (May 31) after which the airline and security forces took swift action. Flight no-UK-611 departed from India's capital New Delhi and safely landed at Srinagar Airport at nearly 12:10 am (local time). The airport authorities at Srinagar International Airport received a bomb threat call targeting Vistara flight UK611 which was arriving from Delhi. The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Srinagar received information about the ‘threatening call’ which led to a swift and co-ordinated response from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The airlines followed the standard protocol decided for such threats and the aircraft was directed immediately to an isolation bay after landing. Also Read: Bomb threat on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated via emergency exits "All passengers were safely de-boarded at the isolation bay. Currently, the aircraft is undergoing a thorough security check by the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all concerned," said an airport official, while speaking to ANI. All passengers safely deboard plane As per media reports, all the passengers deboarded the plane safely and the situation is being managed on priority to ensure the security of the people at the airport. Speaking about the incident, a Vistara spokesperson said, "We confirm there was a security concern on Vistara flight UK 611 operating from Delhi to Srinagar on 31 May 2024 that was brought to our staff's attention while on board. Following the protocol, we immediately informed the relevant authorities, and the aircraft was taken to the isolation bay after safely landing at the Srinagar International Airport where all customers were disembarked." Watch: Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211 "We fully co-operated with the concerned authorities to clear the mandatory security checks. All the necessary checks have been conducted and the aircraft has been cleared to resume operations. At Vistara, safety and security of our customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us," the spokesperson added. The source of the bomb threat is being investigated by the authorities and all necessary measures are being taken for ensuring the continued safety of air travel. According to an airport official, the threat was deemed non-credible after which the normal operations resumed. (With inputs from agencies)

Bomb threat on Delhi-Srinagar Vistara flight with 177 passengers, one infant on board

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<p>Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an open letter extended his support to anti-Israel protesters&nbsp;on US college campuses on Wednesday (May 29) and said that they are “on the right side of history.”</p>

<p>“Dear university students in the United States of America, you are standing on the right side of history,” wrote the 85-year-old radical cleric on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“You have now formed a branch of the Resistance Front and have begun an honourable struggle in the face of your government’s ruthless pressure – which openly supports Zionists,” the Iranian supreme leader added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Khamenei asks students to get 'familiar with the Quran'</strong></h2>

<p>Khamenei, who is the Islamic Republic of Iran's highest-ranking political and religious authority, appreciated the “support &amp; solidarity” which was extended by some “professors” to the student protesters and called it a “consequential development” for the anti-Israel movement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I too empathise with you young people, and value your perseverance,” Khamenei wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-student-protests-biden-calls-for-order-says-no-place-for-antisemitism-on-any-campus-717473">US student protests: Biden calls for 'order', says 'no place' for antisemitism on any campus</a></p>

<p>The Iranian leader further offered some “advice” to the student protesters.&nbsp;“Dear university students in the US, my advice to you is to become familiar with the Quran,” wrote Khamenei.</p>

<p>Khamenei&nbsp;had earlier slammed the US government and its allies for not taking stern steps against Israel and said that the response of the US government is “more hypocritical than real”.</p>

<p>“The U.S. govt and its allies refused to even frown upon this state terrorism and ongoing oppression. Today, some remarks by the US govt regarding the horrific crimes taking place in Gaza are more hypocritical than real. #Rafah,” he wrote on X.</p>

<h2><strong>US reacts to Khamenei's open letter</strong></h2>

<p>A profile named "End of Wokeness", reacting to Khamenei's open letter, wrote: “Imagine telling someone 10 years ago that the Iranian Supreme Leader would be thanking a bunch of blue-haired atheists at Columbia.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Republican Brian Mast wrote, “If the Ayatollah of Iran is praising you, you are definitely on the wrong side of history.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Student protests surpass US boundaries, calls grow in campuses for Gaza ceasefire</strong></p>

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<p>The police in the United States have arrested more than 1,000 college students since mid-April for participating in&nbsp;anti-Israel protests which spread to more than 25 campuses in the United States - from Columbia University in New York to the University of California, Los Angeles.</p>

<p>Many encampments were seen at Ivy League and state school demonstrations after the first “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” started at Columbia University last month.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an open letter extended his support to anti-Israel protesters on US college campuses on Wednesday (May 29) and said that they are “on the right side of history.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an open letter extended his support to anti-Israel protesters on US college campuses on Wednesday (May 29) and said that they are “on the right side of history.” “Dear university students in the United States of America, you are standing on the right side of history,” wrote the 85-year-old radical cleric on X. Dear university students in the United States of America, this message is an expression of our empathy & solidarity with you. — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) May 29, 2024 × “You have now formed a branch of the Resistance Front and have begun an honourable struggle in the face of your government’s ruthless pressure – which openly supports Zionists,” the Iranian supreme leader added. Khamenei asks students to get 'familiar with the Quran' Khamenei, who is the Islamic Republic of Iran's highest-ranking political and religious authority, appreciated the “support & solidarity” which was extended by some “professors” to the student protesters and called it a “consequential development” for the anti-Israel movement. Dear university students in the US, my advice to you is to become familiar with the Quran. — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) May 30, 2024 × “I too empathise with you young people, and value your perseverance,” Khamenei wrote. Also Read: US student protests: Biden calls for 'order', says 'no place' for antisemitism on any campus The Iranian leader further offered some “advice” to the student protesters. “Dear university students in the US, my advice to you is to become familiar with the Quran,” wrote Khamenei. Khamenei had earlier slammed the US government and its allies for not taking stern steps against Israel and said that the response of the US government is “more hypocritical than real”. “The U.S. govt and its allies refused to even frown upon this state terrorism and ongoing oppression. Today, some remarks by the US govt regarding the horrific crimes taking place in Gaza are more hypocritical than real. #Rafah,” he wrote on X. US reacts to Khamenei's open letter A profile named "End of Wokeness", reacting to Khamenei's open letter, wrote: “Imagine telling someone 10 years ago that the Iranian Supreme Leader would be thanking a bunch of blue-haired atheists at Columbia.” Meanwhile, Republican Brian Mast wrote, “If the Ayatollah of Iran is praising you, you are definitely on the wrong side of history.” Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Student protests surpass US boundaries, calls grow in campuses for Gaza ceasefire The police in the United States have arrested more than 1,000 college students since mid-April for participating in anti-Israel protests which spread to more than 25 campuses in the United States - from Columbia University in New York to the University of California, Los Angeles. Many encampments were seen at Ivy League and state school demonstrations after the first “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” started at Columbia University last month. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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