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Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh concluded with phase 3 polling on May 7, recording a total voter turnout of 71.06 percent.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the dates for Lok Sabha polls nationwide, with Chhattisgarh going to polls for 11 seats from April 19 to May 7, respectively.

The results will be declared on June 4.

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Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh this year:

<h2>When is Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</h2>

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced that elections in Chhattisgarh will take place in three&nbsp;phases: on April 19, April 26 and May 7.&nbsp;

<h2>How many phases Chhattisgarh will have?</h2>

Chhattisgarh will have elections in three&nbsp;phases on April 19, 26 and May 7.

Phase 1: Date of polling April 19

Bastar

Phase 2: Date of polling April 26

Rajnandgaon 
Mahasamund 
Kanker

Phase 3: Date of polling May 7

Raipur 
Durg&nbsp; 
Bilaspur&nbsp; 
Korba 
Janjgir-Champa (Scheduled Caste reserved) 
Surguja (Scheduled Tribe reserved)&nbsp; 
Raigarh (ST)

<h2> 
How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chhattisgarh has?</h2>

Chhattisgarh has a total of 11 Lok Sabha constituencies&nbsp;

Janjgir 
Champa 
Korba 
Raigarh 
Sarguja 
Rajnandgaon 
Mahasamund 
Kanker 
Durg 
Raipur 
Bilaspur 
Bastar

<h2>Key constituencies going for polls in third&nbsp;phase in Chhattisgarh</h2>

Raipur 
Durg&nbsp; 
Bilaspur&nbsp; 
Korba 
Janjgir-Champa 
Surguja&nbsp; 
Raigarh

<h2>Key candidates list</h2>

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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NDA&quot;}">NDA</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1}">1</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sarguja (ST)&quot;}">Sarguja (ST)</td>
			<td>Shashi Singh (INC)</td>
			<td>Chintamani Maharaj (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}">2</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Raigarh (ST)&quot;}">Raigarh (ST)</td>
			<td>Menka Devi (INC)</td>
			<td>Radheshyam Rathia (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Janjgir-Champa (SC)&quot;}">Janjgir-Champa (SC)</td>
			<td>Shivkumar Dahariya (INC)</td>
			<td>Kamlesh Jangde (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}">4</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Korba&quot;}">Korba</td>
			<td>Jyotsana Mahant (INC)</td>
			<td>Saroj Pandey (BJP)</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bilaspur&quot;}">Bilaspur</td>
			<td>Devender Singh Yadav (INC)</td>
			<td>Tokhan Sahu (BJP)</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rajnandgaon&quot;}">Rajnandgaon</td>
			<td>Bhupesh Baghel (INC)</td>
			<td>Santosh Pandey (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:7}">7</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Durg&quot;}">Durg</td>
			<td>Rajendra Sahu (INC)</td>
			<td>Vijay Baghel (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Raipur&quot;}">Raipur</td>
			<td>Vikas Upadhyay (INC)</td>
			<td>Brijmohan Agarwal (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:9}">9</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mahasamund&quot;}">Mahasamund</td>
			<td>Tamradhwaj Sahu (INC)</td>
			<td>Roop Kumari Choudhary (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:10}">10</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bastar (ST)&quot;}">Bastar (ST)</td>
			<td>Kawasi Lakhma (INC)</td>
			<td>Mahesh Kashyap (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:11}">11</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kanker (ST)&quot;}">Kanker (ST)</td>
			<td>Biresh Thakur (INC)</td>
			<td>Bhojraj Nag (BJP)</td>
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Chhattisgarh has approximately 2,05,13,252 eligible&nbsp;voters, including 1.03 crore women and 1.01 crore men, who are eligible to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The number of voters has increased by 15,14,013 (7.96 per cent) since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and by 1,20,092 (0.6 per cent) since the 2023 state assembly elections.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh concluded with phase 3 polling on May 7, recording a total voter turnout of 71.

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh concluded with phase 3 polling on May 7, recording a total voter turnout of 71.06 percent. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the dates for Lok Sabha polls nationwide, with Chhattisgarh going to polls for 11 seats from April 19 to May 7, respectively. The results will be declared on June 4. Also read: Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, all you need to know Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh this year: When is Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced that elections in Chhattisgarh will take place in three phases: on April 19, April 26 and May 7. How many phases Chhattisgarh will have? Chhattisgarh will have elections in three phases on April 19, 26 and May 7. Phase 1: Date of polling April 19 Bastar Phase 2: Date of polling April 26 Rajnandgaon Mahasamund Kanker Phase 3: Date of polling May 7 Raipur Durg Bilaspur Korba Janjgir-Champa (Scheduled Caste reserved) Surguja (Scheduled Tribe reserved) Raigarh (ST) How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chhattisgarh has? Chhattisgarh has a total of 11 Lok Sabha constituencies Janjgir Champa Korba Raigarh Sarguja Rajnandgaon Mahasamund Kanker Durg Raipur Bilaspur Bastar Key constituencies going for polls in third phase in Chhattisgarh Raipur Durg Bilaspur Korba Janjgir-Champa Surguja Raigarh Key candidates list No Constituency I.N.D.I.A NDA 1 Sarguja (ST) Shashi Singh (INC) Chintamani Maharaj (BJP) 2 Raigarh (ST) Menka Devi (INC) Radheshyam Rathia (BJP) 3 Janjgir-Champa (SC) Shivkumar Dahariya (INC) Kamlesh Jangde (BJP) 4 Korba Jyotsana Mahant (INC) Saroj Pandey (BJP) 5 Bilaspur Devender Singh Yadav (INC) Tokhan Sahu (BJP) 6 Rajnandgaon Bhupesh Baghel (INC) Santosh Pandey (BJP) 7 Durg Rajendra Sahu (INC) Vijay Baghel (BJP) 8 Raipur Vikas Upadhyay (INC) Brijmohan Agarwal (BJP) 9 Mahasamund Tamradhwaj Sahu (INC) Roop Kumari Choudhary (BJP) 10 Bastar (ST) Kawasi Lakhma (INC) Mahesh Kashyap (BJP) 11 Kanker (ST) Biresh Thakur (INC) Bhojraj Nag (BJP) Also Read: Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know Chhattisgarh has approximately 2,05,13,252 eligible voters, including 1.03 crore women and 1.01 crore men, who are eligible to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The number of voters has increased by 15,14,013 (7.96 per cent) since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and by 1,20,092 (0.6 per cent) since the 2023 state assembly elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, Phases, seats, candidates, and all you need to know

The seventh and the final phase of voting is underway in Indian elections in 57 parliamnetary constituencies across seven states ahead of the results for the entire process on June 4th.

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With the last phase of Lok Sabha polls&nbsp;done and dusted on June 1, various exit polls started to roll out their results. Analysts are scrutinising the data to predict the outcomes and the fate of the political parties in India.

Even as final election results will be out on June 4, the exit polls show how certain states are emerging as battlegrounds where the BJP might encounter formidable challenges.&nbsp;

The anticipated trends revealed by exit polls show in which states BJP is not doing well.

Here's the list&nbsp;

1. Tamil Nadu

According to the Axis My India exit poll, the BJP is poised to secure a modest 1-3 seats in Tamil Nadu, a state boasting 39 Lok Sabha seats. This comes even as there is a notable increase in the BJP-led NDA's vote share to 22 per cent, an impressive 12 per cent surge from the previous elections.&nbsp;

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According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the DMK is projected to dominate the Tamil Nadu elections with an estimated 29 seats, within a margin of error of ±5 seats. The BJP is expected to win around 10 seats, with a margin of ±4 seats. The AIADMK is projected to secure approximately 0 seats, with a margin of ±2 seats. No seats are anticipated for other parties or independent candidates.

2. Kerala

The India Today-Axis My India exit poll suggests a potential 2-3 seats for the NDA. The ruling LDF is projected to lag behind with about 0-1 seats in the southern state. Such outcomes mark a major stride for the BJP in a traditionally challenging terrain.

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According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the UDF is projected to secure a significant majority in Kerala with around 15 seats, within a margin of error of ±3 seats. The LDF is expected to win about 1 seat, with a margin of ±1 seat. The BJP is projected to gain approximately 4 seats, with a margin of ±3 seats. No seats for other candidates.

3. Punjab&nbsp;

According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the result in Punjab is also highly competitive. BJP and Congress both projected to secure approximately 4 seats each, within a margin of error of ±3 seats. The AAP is expected to win around 2 seats, with a margin of ±2 seats. Other parties or independent candidates are predicted to capture about 3 seats, with a margin of ±1 seat.

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India's Goa state is projected to witness a closely contested race. According to the India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll, NDA and the INDIA bloc is expected to each win one seat. The BJP, with a 52 per cent vote share, is likely to emerge victorious in the North Goa Lok Sabha seat. Meanwhile, Congress, holding a 43 per cent vote share in the state, is expected to maintain its dominance in the South Goa seat. India Today-Axis My India exit poll is based on 5.8 lakh interviews conducted across all 543 parliamentary constituencies.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a close contest is anticipated between the BJP and the INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir plus Ladakh.

According to the India TV CNX Exit Poll, of the 6 seats available, the BJP is projected to secure 2-3 seats, the JKNC is expected to win 3 seats, and Congress is likely to obtain just 1 seat.

As per Times Now ETG Survey Exit Poll Predictions, Jammu and Kashmir, which has a total of 5 Lok Sabha seats, BJP is likely to get 2 seats, Congress may get 2-3 seats, JKPDP 0-1 and zero for others.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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With the last phase of Lok Sabha polls done and dusted on June 1, various exit polls started to roll out their results. Analysts are scrutinising the data to predict the outcomes and the fate of the political parties in India.

With the last phase of Lok Sabha polls done and dusted on June 1, various exit polls started to roll out their results. Analysts are scrutinising the data to predict the outcomes and the fate of the political parties in India. Even as final election results will be out on June 4, the exit polls show how certain states are emerging as battlegrounds where the BJP might encounter formidable challenges. The anticipated trends revealed by exit polls show in which states BJP is not doing well. Here's the list 1. Tamil Nadu According to the Axis My India exit poll, the BJP is poised to secure a modest 1-3 seats in Tamil Nadu, a state boasting 39 Lok Sabha seats. This comes even as there is a notable increase in the BJP-led NDA's vote share to 22 per cent, an impressive 12 per cent surge from the previous elections. Also Read | PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the DMK is projected to dominate the Tamil Nadu elections with an estimated 29 seats, within a margin of error of ±5 seats. The BJP is expected to win around 10 seats, with a margin of ±4 seats. The AIADMK is projected to secure approximately 0 seats, with a margin of ±2 seats. No seats are anticipated for other parties or independent candidates. 2. Kerala The India Today-Axis My India exit poll suggests a potential 2-3 seats for the NDA. The ruling LDF is projected to lag behind with about 0-1 seats in the southern state. Such outcomes mark a major stride for the BJP in a traditionally challenging terrain. Also Read | In U-turn, INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates; Kharge claims bloc will win 295+ seats According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the UDF is projected to secure a significant majority in Kerala with around 15 seats, within a margin of error of ±3 seats. The LDF is expected to win about 1 seat, with a margin of ±1 seat. The BJP is projected to gain approximately 4 seats, with a margin of ±3 seats. No seats for other candidates. 3. Punjab According to Today's Chanakya exit polls, the result in Punjab is also highly competitive. BJP and Congress both projected to secure approximately 4 seats each, within a margin of error of ±3 seats. The AAP is expected to win around 2 seats, with a margin of ±2 seats. Other parties or independent candidates are predicted to capture about 3 seats, with a margin of ±1 seat. Watch | India: Heatwave condition persists in North region, IMD says 'it will ease in 3-4 days' × 4. Goa India's Goa state is projected to witness a closely contested race. According to the India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll, NDA and the INDIA bloc is expected to each win one seat. The BJP, with a 52 per cent vote share, is likely to emerge victorious in the North Goa Lok Sabha seat. Meanwhile, Congress, holding a 43 per cent vote share in the state, is expected to maintain its dominance in the South Goa seat. India Today-Axis My India exit poll is based on 5.8 lakh interviews conducted across all 543 parliamentary constituencies. Meanwhile, a close contest is anticipated between the BJP and the INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir plus Ladakh. According to the India TV CNX Exit Poll, of the 6 seats available, the BJP is projected to secure 2-3 seats, the JKNC is expected to win 3 seats, and Congress is likely to obtain just 1 seat. As per Times Now ETG Survey Exit Poll Predictions, Jammu and Kashmir, which has a total of 5 Lok Sabha seats, BJP is likely to get 2 seats, Congress may get 2-3 seats, JKPDP 0-1 and zero for others. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls: BJP may face electoral headwinds in these states

Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Elections for the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam were held in&nbsp;three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7.&nbsp;

Assam recorded around&nbsp;75.01 per cent of voter turnout.

The results will be declared on June 4.

Assam&nbsp;witnessed a high-voltage battle between the ruling BJP, the opposition Congress and other regional parties in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Indian state of Assam&nbsp;this year:

<h2>When is Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phasewise?</h2>

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced that elections in Assam will take place in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7.

<h2>How many phases Assam will have?</h2>

Assam will have elections in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7.

Phase 1: Date of polling - April 19

Kaziranga 
Sonitpur 
Lakhimpur 
Dibrugarh 
Jorhat

Phase 2: Date of polling - April 26

Darrang-Udalguri 
Diphu 
Karimganj 
Silchar 
Nagaon

Phase 3: Date of polling May 7

Kokrajhar 
Dhubri 
Barpeta 
Guwahati

<h2>How many Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam?</h2>

Assam has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies.

 
1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kaziranga 
2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sonitpur 
3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lakhimpur 
4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dibrugarh 
5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jorhat 
6.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Darrang-Udalguri 
7.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Diphu 
8.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Karimganj 
9.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Silchar 
10.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Nagaon 
11.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kokrajhar 
12.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dhubri 
13.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Barpeta 
14.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Guwahati

In 2019, the BJP won nine out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, significantly improving its count from two in 2014.

The Congress managed to win three seats while the AIUDF settled for one.

The BJP also bagged an impressive vote share of 36 per cent while the Congress bagged 35.4 per cent of the votes.

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“The BJP-led NDA is all set to continue its momentum of bringing unprecedented growth and development in the country. With the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates by the EC, we are fully prepared to serve the masses once again with support and cooperation from all sections,” Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh posted on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Elections for the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam were held in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7.

Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Elections for the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam were held in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7. Assam recorded around 75.01 per cent of voter turnout. The results will be declared on June 4. Assam witnessed a high-voltage battle between the ruling BJP, the opposition Congress and other regional parties in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Also Read: Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Indian state of Assam this year: When is Assam Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phasewise? The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced that elections in Assam will take place in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7. How many phases Assam will have? Assam will have elections in three phases on April 19, April 26 and May 7. Phase 1: Date of polling - April 19 Kaziranga Sonitpur Lakhimpur Dibrugarh Jorhat Phase 2: Date of polling - April 26 Darrang-Udalguri Diphu Karimganj Silchar Nagaon Phase 3: Date of polling May 7 Kokrajhar Dhubri Barpeta Guwahati How many Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam? Assam has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. 1. Kaziranga 2. Sonitpur 3. Lakhimpur 4. Dibrugarh 5. Jorhat 6. Darrang-Udalguri 7. Diphu 8. Karimganj 9. Silchar 10. Nagaon 11. Kokrajhar 12. Dhubri 13. Barpeta 14. Guwahati In 2019, the BJP won nine out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, significantly improving its count from two in 2014. The Congress managed to win three seats while the AIUDF settled for one. The BJP also bagged an impressive vote share of 36 per cent while the Congress bagged 35.4 per cent of the votes. Also read: Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know “The BJP-led NDA is all set to continue its momentum of bringing unprecedented growth and development in the country. With the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election dates by the EC, we are fully prepared to serve the masses once again with support and cooperation from all sections,” Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The 2024 Lok Sabha election were held in Madhya Pradesh in 4 phases- between April 19 to May 7. The BJP is aiming to replicate its success from the 2023 assembly elections, when it won 163 out of 230 seats.

Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The 2024 Lok Sabha election were held in Madhya Pradesh in 4 phases- between April 19 to May 7. The BJP is aiming to replicate its success from the 2023 assembly elections, when it won 163 out of 230 seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP secured 27 out of 29 seats. Around 56 million voters are expected to participate in the electoral process. Also read: Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know Here are the important dates and facts about the Lok Sabha elections to be held in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh this year: When is Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced that Madhya Pradesh will vote for its 29 Lok Sabha seats in four phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13. The results will be declared on June 4. Phase 1: Date of polling - April 19 Sidhi Shahdol Jabalpur Mandla Balaghat Chhindwara Phase 2: Date of polling - April 26 Tikamgarh Damoh Khajuraho Satna Rewa Hoshangabad Betul Phase 3: Date of polling - May 7 Morena Bhind Gwalior Guna Sagar Vidisha Bhopal Rajgarh Phase 4: Date of polling - May 13 Dewas Ujjain Indore Mandsaur Ratlam Dhar Khargone Khandwa How many phases Madhya Pradesh will have? The 2024 general election will be held in Madhya Pradesh in four phases. Also Read: Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats and all you need to know How many Lok Sabha constituencies Madhya Pradesh has? Madhya Pradesh has a total of 29 Lok Sabha constituencies. Sidhi Shahdol Jabalpur Mandla Balaghat Chhindwara Tikamgarh Damoh Khajuraho Satna Rewa Hoshangabad Betul Morena Bhind Gwalior Guna Sagar Vidisha Bhopal Rajgarh Dewas Ujjain Indore Mandsaur Ratlam Dhar Khargone Khandwa BJP Candidates List for Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Constituency Incumbent MP Party New Candidate Muraina Sandhya Ray BJP – Gwalior – – New Candidate Sagar – – New Candidate Bhopal – – New Candidate Damoh – – New Candidate Sidhi – – New Candidate Jabalpur – – New Candidate Hoshangabad – – New Candidate Ratlam – – New Candidate Vidisha – – New Candidate Guna – – New Candidate Balaghat – – New Candidate Chhindwara – – New Candidate Dhar Durgadas Uike BJP – Tikamgarh Virendra Kumar BJP – Khajuraho V.D. Sharma BJP – Satna Ganesh Singh BJP – Rewa Janardan Mishra BJP – Shahdol Himadri Singh BJP – Mandla Faggan Singh Kulaste BJP – Rajgarh Rodmal Nagar BJP – Dewas Mahendra Singh Solanki BJP – Mandsaur Sudhir Gupta BJP – Khargone Gajendra Patel BJP – Khandwa Nandkumar Singh Chauhan BJP – Betul Durgadas Uike BJP – Indore Shankar Lalwani BJP – Ujjain Anil Firojiya BJP – Congress candidates list for Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidate Name Constituency Category State Phool Singh Baraiya Bhind (SC) SC Madhya Pradesh Pankaj Ahirwar Tikamgarh (SC) SC Madhya Pradesh Siddharth Kushwaha Satna General Madhya Pradesh Kamleshwar Patel Sidhi General Madhya Pradesh Omkar Singh Markam Mandla (ST) ST Madhya Pradesh Nakul Nath Chhindwara General Madhya Pradesh Rajendra Malviya Dewas (SC) SC Madhya Pradesh Radheshyam Muvel Dhar (ST) ST Madhya Pradesh Porlal Kharte Khargone (ST) ST Madhya Pradesh Ramu Tekam Betul (ST) ST Madhya Pradesh (With inputs from agencies)

Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, Schedule, phases, seats and all you need to know

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To create awareness among the voters, a man arrived on a horse at a polling station to cast his vote in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday (June 1).

While talking to the media persons, he said, "In the 2012, 2017 &amp; 2022 assembly elections and 2014 &amp; 2019 Lok Sabha polls, I had arrived on horse to cast my vote."

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Meanwhile in West Bengal, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal informed that a mob looted reserve Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and threw two VVPAT machines inside a pond.

&nbsp;The incident was reported in the South 24 Parganas district.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-phase-7-voters-head-to-polls-in-final-phase-of-elections-amid-heatwave-727648">Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Voters head to polls in final phase of elections</a>

FIR has been lodged by the Sector Officer and necessary action has been initiated. The poll process in all six booths under the Sector is running uninterrupted. Fresh EVM and papers have been provided to the Sector Officer, the police informed.

Voting is underway in seven states Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and the UT of Chandigarh. The results of this general election will be announced on Tuesday (Jun 4).&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-slams-congress-for-boycotting-exit-polls-asks-them-not-to-run-away-727679">Amit Shah slams Congress for boycotting exit polls, asks them not to 'run away'</a>

Notably, voters in 57 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states and one Union Territory&nbsp;are casting their votes in the seventh and final phase of the world’s largest election, on Saturday (Jun 1).

Till 1 pm, 40 per cent&nbsp;voter turnout was recorded across seven states and one Union Territory. Bihar recorded the lowest voter turnout of over 35% while Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest at 48.6%.

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To create awareness among the voters, a man arrived on a horse at a polling station to cast his vote in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday (June 1). While talking to the media persons, he said, "In the 2012, 2017 & 2022 assembly elections and 2014 & 2019 Lok Sabha polls, I had arrived on horse to cast my vote.

To create awareness among the voters, a man arrived on a horse at a polling station to cast his vote in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday (June 1). While talking to the media persons, he said, "In the 2012, 2017 & 2022 assembly elections and 2014 & 2019 Lok Sabha polls, I had arrived on horse to cast my vote." #WATCH | To create voter awareness, a man arrives on a horse at a polling station to cast his vote in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh He says, "In the 2012, 2017 & 2022 Assembly elections and 2014 & 2019 Lok Sabha polls also I had arrived on horse to cast my vote." pic.twitter.com/Qw2vlivoM1 — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024 × Meanwhile in West Bengal, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal informed that a mob looted reserve Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and threw two VVPAT machines inside a pond. The incident was reported in the South 24 Parganas district. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Voters head to polls in final phase of elections FIR has been lodged by the Sector Officer and necessary action has been initiated. The poll process in all six booths under the Sector is running uninterrupted. Fresh EVM and papers have been provided to the Sector Officer, the police informed. Voting is underway in seven states Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and the UT of Chandigarh. The results of this general election will be announced on Tuesday (Jun 4). Also read: Amit Shah slams Congress for boycotting exit polls, asks them not to 'run away' Notably, voters in 57 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states and one Union Territory are casting their votes in the seventh and final phase of the world’s largest election, on Saturday (Jun 1). Till 1 pm, 40 per cent voter turnout was recorded across seven states and one Union Territory. Bihar recorded the lowest voter turnout of over 35% while Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest at 48.6%. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started mediation at the Dhyan Mandapam in the southern state of Tamil Nadu,&nbsp;where Swami Vivekananda meditated once. The meditation will conclude on Saturday (June 1).

Modi started the mediation after reaching the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30) evening.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-objects-pm-modis-meditation-at-vivekananda-rock-calls-it-violation-of-model-code-727081">PM Modi's old image surfaces as he starts meditation at Vivekananda Rock, Congress calls it violation</a>

The first visuals of Modi meditating in Kanyakumari showed the Indian PM in a trance, sitting in front of a statue of philosopher-saint Swami Vivekananda.

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The prime minister is meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same spot where Swami Vivekananda had meditated in 1892 to get a clear vision of the future of India.

Notably, it is also the centrepoint of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea.

According to BJP leaders, the choice of Kanyakumari gives out a message of national unity.

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The last phase of Lok Sabha polls spread across seven phases, will close on June 1.

The votes will be counted on June 4.

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The PM also visited several temples, including Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Kothandaramaswamy Temple.

In 2019&nbsp;too, PM Modi made a similar trip to Kedarnath and meditated at a cave before the final phase of elections.

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<h2>Old image of PM Modi surfaces&nbsp;</h2>

A 33-year-old photo of Modi at the same spot has gone viral on social media forums.

The image was taken during the nationwide Ekta Yatra which commenced from the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari and stretched to Kashmir.

BJP veteran Dr Murli Manohar Joshi can also be seen in the image. &nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started mediation at the Dhyan Mandapam in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where Swami Vivekananda meditated once. The meditation will conclude on Saturday (June 1).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started mediation at the Dhyan Mandapam in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where Swami Vivekananda meditated once. The meditation will conclude on Saturday (June 1). Modi started the mediation after reaching the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday (May 30) evening. Also read: PM Modi's old image surfaces as he starts meditation at Vivekananda Rock, Congress calls it violation The first visuals of Modi meditating in Kanyakumari showed the Indian PM in a trance, sitting in front of a statue of philosopher-saint Swami Vivekananda. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu | PM Narendra Modi meditates at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, where Swami Vivekananda did meditation. He will meditate here till 1st June. pic.twitter.com/cnx4zpGv5z — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2024 × The prime minister is meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam, the same spot where Swami Vivekananda had meditated in 1892 to get a clear vision of the future of India. Notably, it is also the centrepoint of the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea. According to BJP leaders, the choice of Kanyakumari gives out a message of national unity. Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu | PM Narendra Modi meditates at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, where Swami Vivekananda did meditation. PM Narendra Modi will meditate here till 1st June pic.twitter.com/kcPECWZetA — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2024 × The last phase of Lok Sabha polls spread across seven phases, will close on June 1. The votes will be counted on June 4. Also read: PM Modi arrives at Kanniyakumari to meditate from May 30 to June 1 The PM also visited several temples, including Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Kothandaramaswamy Temple. In 2019 too, PM Modi made a similar trip to Kedarnath and meditated at a cave before the final phase of elections. Old image of PM Modi surfaces A 33-year-old photo of Modi at the same spot has gone viral on social media forums. The image was taken during the nationwide Ekta Yatra which commenced from the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari and stretched to Kashmir. BJP veteran Dr Murli Manohar Joshi can also be seen in the image. Thirty-three years ago, the massive nationwide Ekta Yatra commenced from the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, stretching all the way to Kashmir. All the Ekta Yatris including Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi and @narendramodi circumambulated the statue of Swami Vivekananda… pic.twitter.com/bMQ6qjjIuQ — Modi Archive (@modiarchive) May 30, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Voting is underway in 13 constituencies for the seventh and the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday (June 1).

UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Voting is underway in 13 constituencies for the seventh and the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday (June 1). The 13 constituencies in seventh phase going for polls are Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria, Bansgaon (SC), Ghosi, Salempur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur and Robertsganj (SC). The declaration of results will be on June 4. Uttar Pradesh is undoubtedly one of the most significant states during the Lok Sabha Elections. The number of Lok Sabha seats that UP holds is 80. Moreover, Uttar Pradesh has given India eight prime ministers, the highest in the country. Every political party substantially focuses on the state during the general elections as UP can turn the tide of elections completely. In 2019, the BJP-led NDA won 64 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. In the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, BJP will compete again from most seats in the state. Other parties contesting under I.N.D.I.A., like the Indian National Congress and Samajwadi Party, will have the seats distributed amongst themselves. Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Full Schedule, Date And Phases Uttar Pradesh is a state in India where elections will be held in all seven phases of Lok Sabha Elections. In 2019, there were seven phases, and in 2014, there were nine phases. Following this trend, Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to have its 2024 General Elections in all seven phases, along with Bihar and West Bengal. Here's the full schedule for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Uttar Pradesh: Phase 1: April 19 Saharanpur Kairana Bijnor Muzaffarnagar Nagina Moradabad Rampur Pilibhit Phase 2: April 26 Amroha Meerut Baghpat Ghaziabad Gautam Buddha Nagar Bulandshahr Aligarh Mathura Phase 3: May 7 Sambhal Hathras Agra Fatehpur Sikri Firozabad Mainpuri Etah Badaun Aonla Bareilly Phase 4: May 13 Shahjahanpur Kheri Dhaurahra Sitapur Hardoi Misrikh Unnao Farrukhabad Etawah Kannauj Kanpur Akbarpur Bahraich Phase 5: May 20 Mohanlalganj Lucknow Rae Bareli Amethi Jalaun Jhansi Hamirpur Banda Fatehpur Kaushambi Barabanki Faizabad Kaiserganj Gonda Uttar Pradesh Phase 6 Election Date May 25, Constituencies Sultanpur Pratapgarh Phulpur Allahabad Ambedkar Nagar Shrawasti Domariyaganj Basti Sant Kabir Nagar Lalganj Azamgarh Jaunpur Machhlishahr Bhadohi Phase 7: June 1 Maharajganj Gorakhpur Kushi Nagar Deoria Bansgaon Ghosi Salempur Ballia Ghazipur Chandauli Varanasi Mirzapur Robertsganj Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 List of Constituencies Uttar Pradesh has a total of 80 constituencies, out of which 63 are unreserved seats, while 17 are reserved for SC candidates. During the 17th Lok Sabha Elections in 2019, the BJP-led NDA won 64 seats, while Mahagathbandhan's alliance between BSP, SP, and RLD won 15 seats. The INC-led UPA only managed to secure one seat in the election. Here's the full list of constituencies and the candidates who won in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019: No Constituency Elected Candidates (2019) Party 1 Saharanpur Haji Fazlur Rehman BSP 2 Kairana Pradeep Choudhary BJP 3 Muzaffarnagar Sanjeev Balyan BJP 4 Bijnor Malook Nagar BSP 5 Nagina (SC) Girish Chandra BSP 6 Moradabad S. T. Hasan SP 7 Rampur Azam Khan SP 8 Sambhal Shafiqur Rehman Barq SP 9 Amroha Kunwar Danish Ali BSP 10 Meerut Rajendra Agrawal BJP 11 Baghpat Satya Pal Singh BJP 12 Ghaziabad Vijay Kumar Singh BJP 13 Gautam Buddh Nagar Mahesh Sharma BJP 14 Bulandshahr (SC) Bhola Singh BJP 15 Aligarh Satish Kumar Gautam BJP 16 Hathras (SC) Rajvir Singh Diler BJP 17 Mathura Hema Malini BJP 18 Agra (SC) Satya Pal Singh Baghel BJP 19 Fatehpur Sikri Rajkumar Chahar BJP 20 Firozabad Chandrasen Jadon BJP 21 Mainpuri Mulayam Singh Yadav SP 22 Etah Rajveer Singh BJP 23 Badaun Sanghmitra Maurya BJP 24 Aonla Dharmendra Kashyap BJP 25 Bareilly Santosh Gangwar BJP 26 Pilibhit Varun Gandhi BJP 27 Shahjahanpur (SC) Arun Kumar Sagar BJP 28 Kheri Ajay Mishra BJP 29 Dhaurahra Rekha Verma BJP 30 Sitapur Rajesh Verma BJP 31 Hardoi (SC) Jai Prakash Rawat BJP 32 Misrikh (SC) Ashok Rawat BJP 33 Unnao Sakshi Maharaj BJP 34 Mohanlalganj (SC) Kaushal Kishore BJP 35 Lucknow Rajnath Singh BJP 36 Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi INC 37 Amethi Smriti Irani BJP 38 Sultanpur Maneka Gandhi BJP 39 Pratapgarh Sangam Lal Gupta BJP 40 Farrukhabad Mukesh Rajput BJP 41 Etawah (SC) Ram Shankar Katheria BJP 42 Kannauj Subrat Pathak BJP 43 Kanpur Satyadev Pachauri BJP 44 Akbarpur Devendra Singh Bhole BJP 45 Jalaun (SC) Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma BJP 46 Jhansi Anurag Sharma BJP 47 Hamirpur Pushpendra Singh Chandel BJP 48 Banda R. K. Singh Patel BJP 49 Fatehpur Niranjan Jyoti BJP 50 Kaushambi (SC) Vinod Sonkar BJP 51 Phulpur Keshari Devi Patel BJP 52 Allahabad Rita Bahuguna Joshi BJP 53 Barabanki (SC) Upendra Singh Rawat BJP 54 Faizabad Lallu Singh BJP 55 Ambedkar Nagar Ritesh Pandey BSP 56 Bahraich (SC) Akshaibar Lal BJP 57 Kaiserganj Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh BJP 58 Shravasti Ram Shiromani Verma BSP 59 Gonda Kirti Vardhan Singh BJP 60 Domariyaganj Jagdambika Pal BJP 61 Basti Harish Dwivedi BJP 62 Sant Kabir Nagar Praveen Nishad BJP 63 Maharajganj Pankaj Choudhary BJP 64 Gorakhpur Ravi Kishan BJP 65 Kushi Nagar Vijay Dubey BJP 66 Deoria Ramapati Ram Tripathi BJP 67 Bansgaon (SC) Kamlesh Paswan BJP 68 Lalganj (SC) Sangeeta Azad BSP 69 Azamgarh Akhilesh Yadav SP 70 Ghosi Atul Rai BSP 71 Salempur Ravindra Kushawaha BJP 72 Ballia Virendra Singh BJP 73 Jaunpur Shyam Singh Yadav BSP 74 Machhlishahr (SC) B. P. 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Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik on Thursday (May 31) refuted the allegations that ex-bureaucrat VK Pandian is his successor.&nbsp;

The people of Odisha will be choosing his successor, said the Odisha CM.

"I have said again and again that the successor will be decided by the people of the state. That is the natural result of these things," Patnaik said to news agency ANI.

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Patnaik further dismissed claims of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, that Pandian is controlling the state.

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The BJD chief said all these allegations by BJP were ridiculous and hold&nbsp;no significance.

When questioned if his close aide takes all the decisions on his behalf, Patnaik said, "That is ridiculous and I have said it repeatedly. This is an old accusation and it holds no weight".

VK Pandian, a former Tamil Nadu bureaucrat, took voluntary retirement from the Indian Civil Services last year and joined the BJD.

Patnaik further stated that such allegations come due to BJP's increasing fear over their declining popularity in Odisha.

"I see it that they are getting more and more desperate, particularly as their popularity is fading in the country," Patnaik said.

Dismissing the speculation regarding his health, he said he is perfectly fine and had been campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.

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The CM further said, his party would return to power for a record sixth term.

"We have been progressing in several fields, on education, on health. agriculture on irrigations of controlling national calamities programs for women. We have done a great deal and we intend to do much," he said.

Himanta Sarma on Thursday said that Pandian has a firm backdoor entry in running Odisha.

"I have watched Naveen Babu's interview to @ANI which was specifically intended to allay our concerns. Unfortunately, his well-rehearsed answers have ended up raising more questions. Naveen Babu was unable to answer why Mr Pandian was the only person to be seen with him; either holding his mike or controlling his hands," Sarma said in a long post on X.

"Naveen Babu's successor is irrelevant, as Mr Pandian already has a firm backdoor entry in running Odisha. He has pervasive control over the Chief Minister and Nabin Niwas. Naveen Babu failed to assure the people of Odisha that this will change," he stated.

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“Even after this interview, people of Odisha still do not know - why ministers/ bureaucrats have no direct access to the Chief Minister; does the Chief Minister physically sign on any file or Mr Pandian uses his digital signature; where is the key to Mahaprabhu’s Ratna Bhandar. These are among the several questions that remain unanswered,” Sarma further stated.

“When asked, in the unlikely event of BJD winning, will Naveen Babu continue for 5 years. His reply lacked a decisive yes. Either Mr Pandian has already selected the “successor” or more likely, even Naveen Babu knows BJP is winning hands down,” Sarma further added.

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Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik on Thursday (May 31) refuted the allegations that ex-bureaucrat VK Pandian is his successor.

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik on Thursday (May 31) refuted the allegations that ex-bureaucrat VK Pandian is his successor. The people of Odisha will be choosing his successor, said the Odisha CM. "I have said again and again that the successor will be decided by the people of the state. That is the natural result of these things," Patnaik said to news agency ANI. WATCH: PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari Patnaik further dismissed claims of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, that Pandian is controlling the state. #WATCH | On being asked about "putting VK Pandian above other BJD leaders", Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says "I find all of this quite nonsensical..." On VK Pandian, he further says "Party members have a great say, they have high positions, they are ministers, they are the people's… pic.twitter.com/XigUlX4wS1 — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2024 × The BJD chief said all these allegations by BJP were ridiculous and hold no significance. When questioned if his close aide takes all the decisions on his behalf, Patnaik said, "That is ridiculous and I have said it repeatedly. This is an old accusation and it holds no weight". VK Pandian, a former Tamil Nadu bureaucrat, took voluntary retirement from the Indian Civil Services last year and joined the BJD. Patnaik further stated that such allegations come due to BJP's increasing fear over their declining popularity in Odisha. "I see it that they are getting more and more desperate, particularly as their popularity is fading in the country," Patnaik said. Dismissing the speculation regarding his health, he said he is perfectly fine and had been campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. Also read: Going to jail to save India from dictatorship, says Delhi CM Kejriwal The CM further said, his party would return to power for a record sixth term. "We have been progressing in several fields, on education, on health. agriculture on irrigations of controlling national calamities programs for women. We have done a great deal and we intend to do much," he said. Himanta Sarma on Thursday said that Pandian has a firm backdoor entry in running Odisha. "I have watched Naveen Babu's interview to @ANI which was specifically intended to allay our concerns. Unfortunately, his well-rehearsed answers have ended up raising more questions. Naveen Babu was unable to answer why Mr Pandian was the only person to be seen with him; either holding his mike or controlling his hands," Sarma said in a long post on X. "Naveen Babu's successor is irrelevant, as Mr Pandian already has a firm backdoor entry in running Odisha. He has pervasive control over the Chief Minister and Nabin Niwas. Naveen Babu failed to assure the people of Odisha that this will change," he stated. Also read | Lok Sabha elections 2024: I voted against dictatorship, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal “Even after this interview, people of Odisha still do not know - why ministers/ bureaucrats have no direct access to the Chief Minister; does the Chief Minister physically sign on any file or Mr Pandian uses his digital signature; where is the key to Mahaprabhu’s Ratna Bhandar. These are among the several questions that remain unanswered,” Sarma further stated. “When asked, in the unlikely event of BJD winning, will Naveen Babu continue for 5 years. His reply lacked a decisive yes. Either Mr Pandian has already selected the “successor” or more likely, even Naveen Babu knows BJP is winning hands down,” Sarma further added. I have watched Naveen Babu’s interview to @ANI which was specifically intended to allay our concerns. Unfortunately his well-rehearsed answers have ended up raising more questions. 1) Naveen Babu was unable to answer why is that Mr Pandian the only person to be seen with him;… — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) May 30, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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