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<p><strong>Lok Sabha Election Results 2024:</strong> Following months of intense campaigning, the nation is about to find out the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which millions of people have cast their ballots in the world's biggest democracy.</p>

<p>To ensure a seamless electoral process, security systems and guidelines have been installed at several counting centres&nbsp;in different cities.</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Election Results 2024</strong></h2>

<p>At eight in the morning, the long eighty-day voting process will come to an end with the counting. On Tuesday, the outcomes of the assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will also be announced, opening the door for the new state administrations.</p>

<p>This was the first election in which the INDIA alliance&nbsp;competed against the NDA, which had formed coalitions with regional parties. The Congress stated it is convinced that the INDIA alliance will win the election comfortably with 295 seats.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lok-sabha-election-2024-know-how-to-check-poll-results-on-eci-website-728375" target="_blank">India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Know how to check poll results on ECI website</a></strong></p>

<p>Most exit polls predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to power for a third&nbsp;term, with the BJP-led NDA projected to gain a large majority in the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>The security services are already&nbsp;making preparations for Modi's swearing-in ceremony, which is set for next weekend, as per an ANI report.</p>

<p>Conversely, leaders of the INDIA alliance have pushed the Election Commission to make sure that postal ballots are counted and results revealed before the announcement of the EVM results.</p>

<p>The opposition parties unanimously rejected the exit poll prediction and accused the pollsters of influencing the counting process.</p>

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<p>"Elaborate security arrangements have been made by Delhi Police for the vote-counting day of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. On June 4, during the counting process, around 70 companies of the forces will be deployed at all seven counting centres across Delhi," said the police.</p>

<p>The Delhi traffic police issued a new advisory ahead of Tuesday's vote counting, listing key roads where traffic restrictions and diversions will start from 5:00 AM to guarantee smooth traffic flow.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Following months of intense campaigning, the nation is about to find out the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which millions of people have cast their ballots in the world's biggest democracy.

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Following months of intense campaigning, the nation is about to find out the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which millions of people have cast their ballots in the world's biggest democracy. To ensure a seamless electoral process, security systems and guidelines have been installed at several counting centres in different cities. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 At eight in the morning, the long eighty-day voting process will come to an end with the counting. On Tuesday, the outcomes of the assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will also be announced, opening the door for the new state administrations. This was the first election in which the INDIA alliance competed against the NDA, which had formed coalitions with regional parties. The Congress stated it is convinced that the INDIA alliance will win the election comfortably with 295 seats. Also read: India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Know how to check poll results on ECI website Most exit polls predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to power for a third term, with the BJP-led NDA projected to gain a large majority in the Lok Sabha elections. The security services are already making preparations for Modi's swearing-in ceremony, which is set for next weekend, as per an ANI report. Conversely, leaders of the INDIA alliance have pushed the Election Commission to make sure that postal ballots are counted and results revealed before the announcement of the EVM results. The opposition parties unanimously rejected the exit poll prediction and accused the pollsters of influencing the counting process. Also read: INDIA bloc leaders to stay in Delhi for ‘other options’ if seat count falls short of expectations: Report "Elaborate security arrangements have been made by Delhi Police for the vote-counting day of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. On June 4, during the counting process, around 70 companies of the forces will be deployed at all seven counting centres across Delhi," said the police. The Delhi traffic police issued a new advisory ahead of Tuesday's vote counting, listing key roads where traffic restrictions and diversions will start from 5:00 AM to guarantee smooth traffic flow. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><strong>Lok Sabha Election 2024 Results:</strong> India is counting votes of the mammoth 2024 general elections on Tuesday (June 4), with the final results set to reveal if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clinching a historic third term or the opposition INDIA bloc is seeing a future different from one predicted by the exit polls.</p>

<p>In the early trends, the National Democratic alliance or NDA led by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is&nbsp;leading the INDIA bloc on 238 seats as early trends on all&nbsp;543 seats show INDIA giving&nbsp;a tough fight to the ruling alliance.</p>

<p>The early trends have clearly contradicted the exit polls which painted a picture of Modi-led NDA clearly sweeping the elections with '400+' massive victory. With these kind of numbers, the ambitious target of NDA appears far from becoming a reality anytime sooner.</p>

<p>These early and shocking trends have led to volatile opening of India's stock market as the stock prices crashed and market continues to bubble in the heat of politics.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP to achieve the ambitious goal of '400-paar'?</strong></h2>

<p>Intense political campaigns&nbsp;dominated the seven-phase elections and the mood of the voters has been difficult to predict. As per three exit polls, a 400-plus - or 400 paar in Hindi - score has been predicted for the BJP-led NDA.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The BJP had launched a star-studded campaign with Modi at the helm, which focused on development, the economy and offered people a roadmap to 100 years of democracy.</p>

<p>The abrogation of Article 370 for Kashmir and the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram temple have also strengthened the support of NDA at the grassroots level.</p>

<p>The voting was held for 543 Lok Sabha seats in seven phases.</p>

<p>A political party or a coalition needs 272 votes to mark a majority.</p>

<h2><strong>BJP workers prepare for 'historic victory'</strong></h2>

<p>The mood of BJP workers is upbeat as the INDIA camp continues to dwell in cautious optimism.</p>

<p>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had earlier urged the bureaucracy to 'adhere to the constitution'.</p>

<p>Some volatility is expected in the stock market as the trends emerge for polls.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Elections: Decision day today | Modi 3.0 vs I.N.D.I.A: And the winner is...</strong></p>

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<p>In the BJP headquarters, preparations for celebrations are underway.</p>

<p>Priests are performing havan (fire ritual) in the temple city of Ayodhya.</p>

<p>Ladoos are being prepared by sweet shops in the Indian cities of Agra and Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to some exit polls, the Modi-led BJP is also on the verge of breaking the South ceiling and clinching a win on some seats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the counting of votes for assembly elections is also taking place in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Lok Sabha Election 2024 Results: India is counting votes of the mammoth 2024 general elections on Tuesday (June 4), with the final results set to reveal if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clinching a historic third term or the opposition INDIA bloc is seeing a future different from one predicted by the exit polls.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Results: India is counting votes of the mammoth 2024 general elections on Tuesday (June 4), with the final results set to reveal if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clinching a historic third term or the opposition INDIA bloc is seeing a future different from one predicted by the exit polls. In the early trends, the National Democratic alliance or NDA led by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the INDIA bloc on 238 seats as early trends on all 543 seats show INDIA giving a tough fight to the ruling alliance. The early trends have clearly contradicted the exit polls which painted a picture of Modi-led NDA clearly sweeping the elections with '400+' massive victory. With these kind of numbers, the ambitious target of NDA appears far from becoming a reality anytime sooner. These early and shocking trends have led to volatile opening of India's stock market as the stock prices crashed and market continues to bubble in the heat of politics. BJP to achieve the ambitious goal of '400-paar'? Intense political campaigns dominated the seven-phase elections and the mood of the voters has been difficult to predict. As per three exit polls, a 400-plus - or 400 paar in Hindi - score has been predicted for the BJP-led NDA. Also Read: Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Vote counting starts, NDA leading in early trends The BJP had launched a star-studded campaign with Modi at the helm, which focused on development, the economy and offered people a roadmap to 100 years of democracy. The abrogation of Article 370 for Kashmir and the consecration of the Ayodhya Ram temple have also strengthened the support of NDA at the grassroots level. The voting was held for 543 Lok Sabha seats in seven phases. A political party or a coalition needs 272 votes to mark a majority. BJP workers prepare for 'historic victory' The mood of BJP workers is upbeat as the INDIA camp continues to dwell in cautious optimism. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had earlier urged the bureaucracy to 'adhere to the constitution'. Some volatility is expected in the stock market as the trends emerge for polls. Watch: India Elections: Decision day today | Modi 3.0 vs I.N.D.I.A: And the winner is... In the BJP headquarters, preparations for celebrations are underway. Priests are performing havan (fire ritual) in the temple city of Ayodhya. Ladoos are being prepared by sweet shops in the Indian cities of Agra and Mumbai. According to some exit polls, the Modi-led BJP is also on the verge of breaking the South ceiling and clinching a win on some seats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Meanwhile, the counting of votes for assembly elections is also taking place in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As the Exit Polls predicted a sure shot win for the BJ-led NDA soon after the polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June&nbsp;1), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader&nbsp;Somnath Bharti vowed to shave off his head if Narendra Modi retained the position of India's prime minister.</p>

<p>Bharti took to his official X handle and in posting said that all the exit poll projections will be proven wrong on June 4 when results will be declared.</p>

<p>The Exit Poll projections on Saturday (June 1) showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP&nbsp;returning to power for the third term in a row.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I will shave off my head if Mr Modi becomes PM for the third time. Mark my words! All exit polls will be proven wrong on 4th June and Modi ji will not become prime minister for the third time,” Bharti said.</p>

<p>“In Delhi, all seven seats will go to India ALLIANCE. Fear of Mr Modi does not allow exit polls to show him loose (lose). Hence we all need to wait for actual results scheduled to be delivered on June 4th. People have voted very heavily against BJP,” he added.</p>

<p>Bharti is the AAP candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exit-poll-2024-how-accurate-were-the-predictions-in-2014-and-2019-lok-sabha-polls-727847">Exit Poll 2024: How accurate were the predictions in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections</a></p>

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<h2><strong>'INDIA bloc will win more than 295 seats,' says Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, following a meeting with senior leaders of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, exuded confidence stating that the bloc would win more than 295 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.</p>

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<p>“INDIA bloc is headed towards forming a strong and stable government,” he asserted.</p>

<p>Kharge also said that the INDIA alliance would emerge victorious on at least 295 seats.</p>

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<p>“INDIA bloc will win at least 295 seats. This is not based on our survey. This is what people have told us," Kharge said.</p>

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As the Exit Polls predicted a sure shot win for the BJ-led NDA soon after the polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June 1), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti vowed to shave off his head if Narendra Modi retained the position of India's prime minister.

As the Exit Polls predicted a sure shot win for the BJ-led NDA soon after the polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June 1), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti vowed to shave off his head if Narendra Modi retained the position of India's prime minister. Bharti took to his official X handle and in posting said that all the exit poll projections will be proven wrong on June 4 when results will be declared. The Exit Poll projections on Saturday (June 1) showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP returning to power for the third term in a row. “I will shave off my head if Mr Modi becomes PM for the third time. Mark my words! All exit polls will be proven wrong on 4th June and Modi ji will not become prime minister for the third time,” Bharti said. “In Delhi, all seven seats will go to India ALLIANCE. Fear of Mr Modi does not allow exit polls to show him loose (lose). Hence we all need to wait for actual results scheduled to be delivered on June 4th. People have voted very heavily against BJP,” he added. Bharti is the AAP candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. Also read: Exit Poll 2024: How accurate were the predictions in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections I will shave off my head if Mr Modi becomes PM for the third time. Mark my word! All exit polls will be proven wrong on 4th June and Modi ji will not become prime minister for the third time. In Delhi, all seven seats will go to India ALLIANCE. Fear of Mr Modi does not allow… — Adv. Somnath Bharti: इंसानियत से बड़ा कुछ नहीं! (@attorneybharti) June 1, 2024 × Also read: In U-turn, INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates; Kharge claims bloc will win 295+ seats 'INDIA bloc will win more than 295 seats,' says Kejriwal Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, following a meeting with senior leaders of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, exuded confidence stating that the bloc would win more than 295 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. #WATCH | INDIA alliance leaders meet in Delhi. They have decided that all the INDIA parties will participate in the exit poll debates on television today evening. pic.twitter.com/D51KqHWyke — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024 × “INDIA bloc is headed towards forming a strong and stable government,” he asserted. Kharge also said that the INDIA alliance would emerge victorious on at least 295 seats. #WATCH | Delhi: After the INDIA alliance leaders meet, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "... INDIA Alliance will win at least 295 seats." pic.twitter.com/ROy2n1EnOa — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024 × “INDIA bloc will win at least 295 seats. This is not based on our survey. This is what people have told us," Kharge said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will shave off head if Modi becomes PM for third time', says AAP's Somnath Bharti dismissing exit polls

<p><strong>Exit Poll Results 2024</strong>: The Exit Polls have thrown up results that predict Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP's return to power for the third term in a row.&nbsp;In most exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is seen getting more than 350 but less than 400 seats. Two Exit Polls, Axis My India and Today's Chanakya, project NDA crossing 400 seats. Whereas in almost all the exit polls, India Alliance is seen getting between 125 to 155 seats.</p>

<p>In the northeast&nbsp;India, the saffron party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to retain most of the seats it had won.</p>

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<p>There are a total of 8 states in India's northeast; Mizoram (1 seat), Meghalaya (2 seats), Manipur (2 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (2 seats), Assam (14 seats), Tripura (2 seats), Nagaland (1 seat) and Sikkim (1 seat).</p>

<p>Most exit polls estimate, BJP-led NDA&nbsp;winning anywhere between 16 to 21 seats in the North East.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Exit Poll 2024 North East: Top Points</strong></h2>

<p>-According to the C Voter Exit Poll, the BJP-led NDA is expected to get 16 to 21 seats in Northeast this time.</p>

<p>- Accoding to the Today's Chanakya Exit Poll, the BJP is likely to bag&nbsp;12 to 14 seats in Assam. It can get a total of 57 per cent votes. Congress is expected to get 1 to 2 seats and 30 per cent votes.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Exit Poll 2024: BJP-led NDA expected to secure over 350 seats in Lok Sabha</strong></p>

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<p>-According to CNX Exit Poll, the&nbsp;NDA can get 9 to 10 seats in Assam. Congress-led INDIA is expected to clinch 1 to 2 seats.</p>

<p>- In the exit poll of Axis My India, NDA is likely to win 10 to 12 seats in Assam. Congress-led India may bag 2 to 4 seats. BJP is seen winning both&nbsp;seats of Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

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Exit Poll Results 2024: The Exit Polls have thrown up results that predict Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP's return to power for the third term in a row. In most exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is seen getting more than 350 but less than 400 seats.

Exit Poll Results 2024: The Exit Polls have thrown up results that predict Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP's return to power for the third term in a row. In most exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is seen getting more than 350 but less than 400 seats. Two Exit Polls, Axis My India and Today's Chanakya, project NDA crossing 400 seats. Whereas in almost all the exit polls, India Alliance is seen getting between 125 to 155 seats. In the northeast India, the saffron party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to retain most of the seats it had won. Also read | Jail and bail, violence and heat: Voting ends in India election, all eyes on June 4 There are a total of 8 states in India's northeast; Mizoram (1 seat), Meghalaya (2 seats), Manipur (2 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (2 seats), Assam (14 seats), Tripura (2 seats), Nagaland (1 seat) and Sikkim (1 seat). Most exit polls estimate, BJP-led NDA winning anywhere between 16 to 21 seats in the North East. Exit Poll 2024 North East: Top Points -According to the C Voter Exit Poll, the BJP-led NDA is expected to get 16 to 21 seats in Northeast this time. - Accoding to the Today's Chanakya Exit Poll, the BJP is likely to bag 12 to 14 seats in Assam. It can get a total of 57 per cent votes. Congress is expected to get 1 to 2 seats and 30 per cent votes. Also watch | Exit Poll 2024: BJP-led NDA expected to secure over 350 seats in Lok Sabha × -According to CNX Exit Poll, the NDA can get 9 to 10 seats in Assam. Congress-led INDIA is expected to clinch 1 to 2 seats. - In the exit poll of Axis My India, NDA is likely to win 10 to 12 seats in Assam. Congress-led India may bag 2 to 4 seats. BJP is seen winning both seats of Arunachal Pradesh.

Exit Poll Results 2024 predict NDA winning most seats in India's northeast

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<p>As the nation braces itself for the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4, leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc visited the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a flurry of demands. At the same time, adding to the charged political atmosphere, Union Ministers and prominent BJP figures, Piyush Goyal and Nirmala Sitharaman, also made their presence felt at the ECI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticised what BJP perceived as attempts by INDIA bloc to tarnish the sanctity of India's democratic processes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had to call upon ECI today, in light of the repeated attempts by a section of the political parties led by the Indian National Congress and their INDI alliance partners and certain motivated civil society groups and NGOs who are trying their level best to undermine the integrity of India's electoral process. Their efforts against India's robust electoral process are a direct attack on our democratic institutions," Goyal said post-meeting with the full bench of Election Commission members.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Goyal elaborated on the BJP's four demands made during their meeting.&nbsp;Goyal said, "We have requested EC every official engaged in the counting process be fully conversant with the minutest details of the prescribed process and engage diligently with all EC protocols...second, to ensure safety and security of the electoral process during the counting and announcement of results...third, to take cognisance of the systematic attempts to undermine the electoral process and take stringent action against those responsible."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>INDIA bloc meets EC officials&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>INDIA bloc's delegation also met with the Election Commission, with Sitaram Yechury of the CPI(M) calling for adhering to their demands, including that the postal ballots&nbsp;be counted first and announced and after that, the EVM counting should begin. "We are saying that it should be followed."</p>

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<p>D Raja of the CPI underscored the importance of upholding the Conduct of Election rules 1961.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed optimism saying, "We requested for very strict vigilance during the counting process and they gave us a satisfactory reply... We didn't question any rules but made sure they are adhered to and followed faithfully. The meeting has been very promising."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Congress, outlined a specific concern regarding the counting order of postal ballots and EVMs.</p>

<p>"Our complaint is that this statutory rule of this 2019 guideline has been given goodbye. The Election Commission has repealed this 2019 practice. The net result is that by method of practice, EVMs can be counted and if EVMs counting gets over before the postal ballot, it will still be completed," Singhvi said.</p>

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As the nation braces itself for the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4, leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc visited the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a flurry of demands.

As the nation braces itself for the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on June 4, leaders from the opposition INDIA bloc visited the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a flurry of demands. At the same time, adding to the charged political atmosphere, Union Ministers and prominent BJP figures, Piyush Goyal and Nirmala Sitharaman, also made their presence felt at the ECI. Union Minister Piyush Goyal criticised what BJP perceived as attempts by INDIA bloc to tarnish the sanctity of India's democratic processes. "We had to call upon ECI today, in light of the repeated attempts by a section of the political parties led by the Indian National Congress and their INDI alliance partners and certain motivated civil society groups and NGOs who are trying their level best to undermine the integrity of India's electoral process. Their efforts against India's robust electoral process are a direct attack on our democratic institutions," Goyal said post-meeting with the full bench of Election Commission members. Also Read | Assembly Polls 2024: Sikkim's ruling SKM registers thumping victory, wins 31 out of 32 seats Goyal elaborated on the BJP's four demands made during their meeting. Goyal said, "We have requested EC every official engaged in the counting process be fully conversant with the minutest details of the prescribed process and engage diligently with all EC protocols...second, to ensure safety and security of the electoral process during the counting and announcement of results...third, to take cognisance of the systematic attempts to undermine the electoral process and take stringent action against those responsible." INDIA bloc meets EC officials INDIA bloc's delegation also met with the Election Commission, with Sitaram Yechury of the CPI(M) calling for adhering to their demands, including that the postal ballots be counted first and announced and after that, the EVM counting should begin. "We are saying that it should be followed." Also Read | Assembly Polls 2024: BJP storms back to power in Arunachal Pradesh, secures 46 out of 60 seats D Raja of the CPI underscored the importance of upholding the Conduct of Election rules 1961. Watch | Pune Porsche horror | WION Exclusive: Teen, mother evasive on probe; crime branch interrogates minor × Congress leader Salman Khurshid expressed optimism saying, "We requested for very strict vigilance during the counting process and they gave us a satisfactory reply... We didn't question any rules but made sure they are adhered to and followed faithfully. The meeting has been very promising." Meanwhile, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Congress, outlined a specific concern regarding the counting order of postal ballots and EVMs. "Our complaint is that this statutory rule of this 2019 guideline has been given goodbye. The Election Commission has repealed this 2019 practice. The net result is that by method of practice, EVMs can be counted and if EVMs counting gets over before the postal ballot, it will still be completed," Singhvi said. (With inputs from agencies)

INDIA bloc urges ECI to count postal ballots first; BJP alleges opposition undermining process

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in Arunachal Pradesh for the third straight time in a row as the saffron party secured 46 seats in the 60-member assembly and won the majority, said the Election Commission officials.</p>

<p>The counting of votes concluded in the 50 seats for which the polling was held in the northeastern state of India on April 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The remaining 10 seats were secured by the BJP uncontested.</p>

<p>Out of the 50 seats, the BJP won 36 Assembly seats.</p>

<h2><strong>Top points:</strong></h2>

<p>- Chief Minister Pema Khandu is one of the 10 candidates who won unopposed.</p>

<p>- The National People’s Party (NPEP) secured five seats and the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) won two.</p>

<p>- The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) secured three seats.</p>

<p>- Congress won one seat.</p>

<p>- Independent candidates Wanglam Sawin, Tenzin Nyima Glow and Laisam Simai won the Khonsa, Thrizino-Buragaon and Nampong seats respectively.</p>

<p>In a post on X, CM Khandu said, "Extending heartiest congratulations to Tesam Pongte on winning from 53 Changlang North seat. Your victory is a testament to your hard work and commitment to serve the people."</p>

<p>In another post, he said, "Congratulations to Wanglin Lowangdong Ji on winning from 57 Borduria-Bogapani constituency. Keep working for the betterment of people."</p>

<p>The Arunachal chief minister also extended wishes to Hamjong Tangha on winning from 52 Changlang South constituency.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official X account and welcomed the BJP's victory in Arunachal.&nbsp;"Thank you Arunachal Pradesh! The people of this wonderful state have given an unequivocal mandate to politics of development. My gratitude to them for reposing their faith in @BJP4Arunachal yet again. Our Party will keep working with even greater vigour for the state's growth," he wrote in a post. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the year 2019, the saffron party had won 41 seats.</p>

<p>Assembly elections took place in the northeast Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim on Friday (Apr 19) simultaneously with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), Arunachal Pradesh recorded a voter turnout of 67.95 per cent, while Sikkim recorded a voter turnout of 68.04 per cent.</p>

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in Arunachal Pradesh for the third straight time in a row as the saffron party secured 46 seats in the 60-member assembly and won the majority, said the Election Commission officials.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in Arunachal Pradesh for the third straight time in a row as the saffron party secured 46 seats in the 60-member assembly and won the majority, said the Election Commission officials. The counting of votes concluded in the 50 seats for which the polling was held in the northeastern state of India on April 19. The remaining 10 seats were secured by the BJP uncontested. Out of the 50 seats, the BJP won 36 Assembly seats. Top points: - Chief Minister Pema Khandu is one of the 10 candidates who won unopposed. - The National People’s Party (NPEP) secured five seats and the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) won two. - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) secured three seats. - Congress won one seat. - Independent candidates Wanglam Sawin, Tenzin Nyima Glow and Laisam Simai won the Khonsa, Thrizino-Buragaon and Nampong seats respectively. In a post on X, CM Khandu said, "Extending heartiest congratulations to Tesam Pongte on winning from 53 Changlang North seat. Your victory is a testament to your hard work and commitment to serve the people." In another post, he said, "Congratulations to Wanglin Lowangdong Ji on winning from 57 Borduria-Bogapani constituency. Keep working for the betterment of people." The Arunachal chief minister also extended wishes to Hamjong Tangha on winning from 52 Changlang South constituency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official X account and welcomed the BJP's victory in Arunachal. "Thank you Arunachal Pradesh! The people of this wonderful state have given an unequivocal mandate to politics of development. My gratitude to them for reposing their faith in @BJP4Arunachal yet again. Our Party will keep working with even greater vigour for the state's growth," he wrote in a post. I thank all those who voted for @BJP4Sikkim in the Assembly Elections. I also appreciate the efforts put in by our Karyakartas. Our Party will always be at the forefront of working towards Sikkim’s development and fulfilling people’s aspirations. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2024 × In the year 2019, the saffron party had won 41 seats. Assembly elections took place in the northeast Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim on Friday (Apr 19) simultaneously with the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the country. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), Arunachal Pradesh recorded a voter turnout of 67.95 per cent, while Sikkim recorded a voter turnout of 68.04 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly Polls 2024: BJP storms back to power in Arunachal Pradesh, secures 46 out of 60 seats

<p>The fervour surrounding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has intensified as exit poll results hint at a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paving the way for Narendra Modi's return as Prime Minister for a historic third term.</p>

<p>However, opposition leaders have cast doubt on the credibility of these projections and dismissed them as unreliable and potentially manipulated.</p>

<p><em><strong>Here's what the opposition leaders, including that from Congress, the principal opposition party, voiced in its skepticism regarding the exit poll findings:&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>Congress leader Rashid Alvi lambasted the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and&nbsp;advocated for a return to paper ballots to ensure electoral transparency. "Exit polls are all different, but all the exit polls are showing formation of NDA government. On ground, the reality we saw... exit polls are exactly opposite to that," Alvi said over the exit polls that showed a victory for the ruling saffron party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fellow Congress members, including Shashi Tharoor said the exit polls are "deeply unscientific."</p>

<p>“We are very happy to wait and see what the votes actually tell us. Exit polls are deeply unscientific and we all know this. Last year, the majority of exit polls got the results wrong in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress' Jairam Ramesh also exuded victory for the INDIA bloc that put up a joint fight against PM Modi-led BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The man whose exit is certain on June 4th has had these exit polls orchestrated. The INDIA Janbandhan will definitely get a minimum of 295 seats, which is a clear and decisive majority. The outgoing Prime Minister can remain smug for three days in the meanwhile. These are all psychological games he is masterminding but the ACTUAL results will be very different."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, leaders from other opposition parties, such as Binoy Biswam of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and Somnath Bharti of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), also expressed confidence in their win.</p>

<p>Biswam raised concerns about the supposed corporate bias in exit polls favouring the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Exit polls are run by corporate houses, who have a political affinity for the BJP at its core. These are pre-decided survey results. Studying the prospects of the INDIA alliance partners, we are confident that we are going to win," Biswam said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bharti even went as far as to make a bold wager by vowing to shave his head if Modi secures a third term as Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"I will shave off my head if Mr Modi becomes PM for the third time. Mark my word! All exit polls will be proven wrong on 4th June and Modi ji will not become prime minister for the third time. In Delhi, all seven seats will go to India ALLIANCE. Fear of Mr Modi does not allow exit polls to show him lose. Hence we all need to wait for actual results scheduled to be delivered on June 4th. People have voted very heavily against BJP," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manoj Jha from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Harish Singh Rawat from Congress&nbsp; also dismissed the exit polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah accused pro-BJP factions of orchestrating a "calculated conspiracy" through exit polls to undermine the opposition's morale.</p>

<p>“Positive results are coming from different parts of the country against the Narendra Modi government. From today onwards, supporters of Modi will form a group and continue to campaign in the name of exit polls to dishearten the other camp. It is a calculated conspiracy," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, BJP leaders remain buoyant and look at the exit poll results as a result of Modi's leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The fervour surrounding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has intensified as exit poll results hint at a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paving the way for Narendra Modi's return as Prime Minister for a historic third term.

The fervour surrounding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has intensified as exit poll results hint at a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paving the way for Narendra Modi's return as Prime Minister for a historic third term. However, opposition leaders have cast doubt on the credibility of these projections and dismissed them as unreliable and potentially manipulated. Here's what the opposition leaders, including that from Congress, the principal opposition party, voiced in its skepticism regarding the exit poll findings: Congress leader Rashid Alvi lambasted the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and advocated for a return to paper ballots to ensure electoral transparency. "Exit polls are all different, but all the exit polls are showing formation of NDA government. On ground, the reality we saw... exit polls are exactly opposite to that," Alvi said over the exit polls that showed a victory for the ruling saffron party. Fellow Congress members, including Shashi Tharoor said the exit polls are "deeply unscientific." “We are very happy to wait and see what the votes actually tell us. Exit polls are deeply unscientific and we all know this. Last year, the majority of exit polls got the results wrong in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan," he said. Congress' Jairam Ramesh also exuded victory for the INDIA bloc that put up a joint fight against PM Modi-led BJP. "The man whose exit is certain on June 4th has had these exit polls orchestrated. The INDIA Janbandhan will definitely get a minimum of 295 seats, which is a clear and decisive majority. The outgoing Prime Minister can remain smug for three days in the meanwhile. These are all psychological games he is masterminding but the ACTUAL results will be very different." Moreover, leaders from other opposition parties, such as Binoy Biswam of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and Somnath Bharti of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), also expressed confidence in their win. Biswam raised concerns about the supposed corporate bias in exit polls favouring the BJP. “Exit polls are run by corporate houses, who have a political affinity for the BJP at its core. These are pre-decided survey results. Studying the prospects of the INDIA alliance partners, we are confident that we are going to win," Biswam said. Bharti even went as far as to make a bold wager by vowing to shave his head if Modi secures a third term as Prime Minister. "I will shave off my head if Mr Modi becomes PM for the third time. Mark my word! All exit polls will be proven wrong on 4th June and Modi ji will not become prime minister for the third time. In Delhi, all seven seats will go to India ALLIANCE. Fear of Mr Modi does not allow exit polls to show him lose. Hence we all need to wait for actual results scheduled to be delivered on June 4th. People have voted very heavily against BJP," he said. Manoj Jha from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Harish Singh Rawat from Congress also dismissed the exit polls. CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah accused pro-BJP factions of orchestrating a "calculated conspiracy" through exit polls to undermine the opposition's morale. “Positive results are coming from different parts of the country against the Narendra Modi government. From today onwards, supporters of Modi will form a group and continue to campaign in the name of exit polls to dishearten the other camp. It is a calculated conspiracy," he said. However, BJP leaders remain buoyant and look at the exit poll results as a result of Modi's leadership. (With inputs from agencies)

Opposition rejects exit polls predicting BJP's victory in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Here's who said what

<p>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1).&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was on a spiritual sojourn from May 30 to June 1.</p>

<p>In the note, PM Modi wrote, "It is my fortune that today, after so many years, as India embodies the values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, I too have had the opportunity to meditate at this sacred place."</p>

<p>"My meditation at this 'Shila Smarak' is one of the unforgettable moments of my life. Sitting at the feet of 'Ma Bharati', I once again reaffirm my resolve that every moment of my life and every particle of my body will always be dedicated to the service of the nation," he wrote.</p>

<p>"With wishes for the progress of the nation and the welfare of its citizens, I offer my utmost reverence to 'Ma Bharati'," he added.</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister ended his meditation after nearly 45 hours and will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-completes-his-two-day-meditation-at-kanniyakumari-as-poll-comes-to-an-end-727803">PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end</a></p>

<p>He also paid floral tributes to the Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi meditated through the entire day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is also called the Dhyan Mandapam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is believed that Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata' while he was meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam.</p>

<p>The prime minister's visit coincides with the last and final stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, which concluded with a 59.45 per cent voter turnout.</p>

<p>PM Modi, who is seeking a third term in the general elections, concluded his election campaign in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday (May 30).</p>

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Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1).

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to her social media and shared a handwritten note by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he completed his meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 1). He was on a spiritual sojourn from May 30 to June 1. In the note, PM Modi wrote, "It is my fortune that today, after so many years, as India embodies the values and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, I too have had the opportunity to meditate at this sacred place." "My meditation at this 'Shila Smarak' is one of the unforgettable moments of my life. Sitting at the feet of 'Ma Bharati', I once again reaffirm my resolve that every moment of my life and every particle of my body will always be dedicated to the service of the nation," he wrote. "With wishes for the progress of the nation and the welfare of its citizens, I offer my utmost reverence to 'Ma Bharati'," he added. On completing his meditation on the Vivekananda Rock Memorial PM @narendramodi writes: “Visiting the 'Vivekananda Rock Memorial' at Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, I feel a divine energy. It is on this rock that Mother Parvati and Swami Vivekananda had meditated.… pic.twitter.com/R9WJXb2Zps — Nirmala Sitharaman (Modi Ka Parivar) (@nsitharaman) June 1, 2024 × The Indian prime minister ended his meditation after nearly 45 hours and will now return to Delhi and await the results of the Lok Sabha elections. Also read: PM Modi completes 2-day meditation at Kanniyakumari, to return to Delhi as Lok Sabha polls end He also paid floral tributes to the Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar. PM Modi meditated through the entire day and night at the same place where Swami Vivekananda had meditated. This place is also called the Dhyan Mandapam. It is believed that Vivekananda had a divine vision about 'Bharat Mata' while he was meditating at the Dhyan Mandapam. The prime minister's visit coincides with the last and final stage of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, which concluded with a 59.45 per cent voter turnout. PM Modi, who is seeking a third term in the general elections, concluded his election campaign in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday (May 30). (With input from agencies)

PM Modi pens note after meditation at Kanniyakumari; ‘life dedicated to nation’s service’

<p>As the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June 1), the exit polls took centre stage indicating what the people of the world's biggest democracy chose while exercising their franchise.</p>

<p>The exit poll projections are a post-election survey that predicts the anticipated winners and their victory margin. The predictions are based on voter feedback collected by survey agencies after the polling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actual result of the elections held in all 543 parliamentary seats will be declared on June 4 by the Election Commission of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the exit polls predict what's in store for the country's future in the coming years, let's find out if these projections could figure out who would emerge victorious in the previous elections.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the exit poll projections say in 2014?</strong></h2>

<p>In the Lok Sabha Elections 2014, the BJP-led NDA was estimated to win around 257-340 seats. The NDA won 336 seats.</p>

<h2><strong>Exit poll projections for NDA</strong></h2>

<p>- Exit polls predicted 272 seats for the NDA</p>

<p>- News 24-Chanakya predicted 340 seats</p>

<p>- CNN-IBN-CSDS predicted 280 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Times Now ORG predicted 249 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- ABP News-Nielsen predicted 274 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bloc-leaders-to-participate-in-exit-poll-debates-on-tv-kharge-says-alliance-will-win-at-least-295-seats-727779">In U-turn, INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates; Kharge claims bloc will win 295+ seats</a></p>

<h2><strong>UPA</strong></h2>

<p>- &nbsp;India Today-Cicero predicted 115 seats for the UPA</p>

<p>- News 24-Chanakya predicted 101 seats</p>

<p>- CNN-IBN-CSDS predicted 97 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Times Now ORG predicted 148 seats</p>

<p>- ABP News-Nielsen predicted 97 seats</p>

<h2><strong>Exit poll projections in 2019</strong></h2>

<p>In the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, pollsters had predicted around 285 seats for the NDA. However, the BJP-led alliance won a landslide victory by winning 353 seats, with the BJP alone securing 303 seats. The Congress won 52 seats, and its United Progressive Alliance won 91 seats.</p>

<h2><strong>NDA</strong></h2>

<p>- India Today-Axis predicted 339-365 seats</p>

<p>- News 24-Today's Chanakya predicted 350 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- News18-IPSOS predicted 336 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Times Now VMR predicted 306 seats</p>

<p>- India TV-CNX predicted 300 seats</p>

<p>- Sudarshan News predicted 305 seats&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UPA</strong></h2>

<p>- India Today-Axis predicted 77-108 seats</p>

<p>- News 24-Today's Chanakya predicted 95 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- News18-IPSOS predicted 82 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Times Now VMR predicted 132 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- India TV-CNX predicted 120 seats&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Sudarshan News predicted 124 seats&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do the predictions say for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?</strong></h2>

<h2><strong>NDA</strong></h2>

<p>- Jan Ki Baat predicts 362-392 seats</p>

<p>- D-Dynamics: 371</p>

<p>- News Nation: 342-378</p>

<p>- Dainik Bhaskar: 281-350</p>

<h2><strong>INDIA</strong></h2>

<p>- Jan Ki Baat: 141-161</p>

<p>- D-Dynamics: 125</p>

<p>- News Nation: 153-169</p>

<p>- Dainik Bhaskar: 145-201</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June 1), the exit polls took centre stage indicating what the people of the world's biggest democracy chose while exercising their franchise.

As the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday (June 1), the exit polls took centre stage indicating what the people of the world's biggest democracy chose while exercising their franchise. The exit poll projections are a post-election survey that predicts the anticipated winners and their victory margin. The predictions are based on voter feedback collected by survey agencies after the polling. The actual result of the elections held in all 543 parliamentary seats will be declared on June 4 by the Election Commission of India. As the exit polls predict what's in store for the country's future in the coming years, let's find out if these projections could figure out who would emerge victorious in the previous elections. What did the exit poll projections say in 2014? In the Lok Sabha Elections 2014, the BJP-led NDA was estimated to win around 257-340 seats. The NDA won 336 seats. Exit poll projections for NDA - Exit polls predicted 272 seats for the NDA - News 24-Chanakya predicted 340 seats - CNN-IBN-CSDS predicted 280 seats - Times Now ORG predicted 249 seats - ABP News-Nielsen predicted 274 seats Also read: In U-turn, INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates; Kharge claims bloc will win 295+ seats UPA - India Today-Cicero predicted 115 seats for the UPA - News 24-Chanakya predicted 101 seats - CNN-IBN-CSDS predicted 97 seats - Times Now ORG predicted 148 seats - ABP News-Nielsen predicted 97 seats Exit poll projections in 2019 In the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, pollsters had predicted around 285 seats for the NDA. However, the BJP-led alliance won a landslide victory by winning 353 seats, with the BJP alone securing 303 seats. The Congress won 52 seats, and its United Progressive Alliance won 91 seats. NDA - India Today-Axis predicted 339-365 seats - News 24-Today's Chanakya predicted 350 seats - News18-IPSOS predicted 336 seats - Times Now VMR predicted 306 seats - India TV-CNX predicted 300 seats - Sudarshan News predicted 305 seats UPA - India Today-Axis predicted 77-108 seats - News 24-Today's Chanakya predicted 95 seats - News18-IPSOS predicted 82 seats - Times Now VMR predicted 132 seats - India TV-CNX predicted 120 seats - Sudarshan News predicted 124 seats What do the predictions say for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? NDA - Jan Ki Baat predicts 362-392 seats - D-Dynamics: 371 - News Nation: 342-378 - Dainik Bhaskar: 281-350 INDIA - Jan Ki Baat: 141-161 - D-Dynamics: 125 - News Nation: 153-169 - Dainik Bhaskar: 145-201 (With inputs from agencies)

Exit Poll 2024: How accurate were the predictions in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>The anticipated trends revealed by exit polls show in which states BJP is not doing well.</p>

<p><em><strong>Here's the list&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>1. Tamil Nadu</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>2. Kerala</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bloc-leaders-to-participate-in-exit-poll-debates-on-tv-kharge-says-alliance-will-win-at-least-295-seats-727779">In U-turn, INDIA leaders to participate in exit poll debates; Kharge claims bloc will win 295+ seats</a></p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>3. Punjab&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>4. Goa</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a close contest is anticipated between the BJP and the INDIA bloc in Jammu and Kashmir plus Ladakh.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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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

<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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<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>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;</p>

<p>The people of Odisha will be choosing his successor, said the Odisha CM.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>The BJD chief said all these allegations by BJP were ridiculous and hold&nbsp;no significance.</p>

<p>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".</p>

<p>VK Pandian, a former Tamil Nadu bureaucrat, took voluntary retirement from the Indian Civil Services last year and joined the BJD.</p>

<p>Patnaik further stated that such allegations come due to BJP's increasing fear over their declining popularity in Odisha.</p>

<p>"I see it that they are getting more and more desperate, particularly as their popularity is fading in the country," Patnaik said.</p>

<p>Dismissing the speculation regarding his health, he said he is perfectly fine and had been campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

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<p>The CM further said, his party would return to power for a record sixth term.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>Himanta Sarma on Thursday said that Pandian has a firm backdoor entry in running Odisha.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>"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.</p>

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<p>“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.</p>

<p>“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.</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.

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)

Is VK Pandian taking decisions on behalf of BJD? Naveen Patnaik responds

Amid videos of Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s shivering hands going viral on social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the well-wishers of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader were worried over his health. Watch in for more election update!

India General Election 2024: PM Modi raises concerns about Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's health

<p>Two people were killed and two were left injured in India's Uttar Pradesh state after being hit by an SUV, which belonged to the convoy of Karan Bhushan Singh, BJP candidate from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat, police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karan is the son of six-time MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was embroiled in a major controversy as he faced sexual harassment allegations, with some of the nation's top wrestlers protesting against him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Local police said that the accused driver has been taken into custody and the injured were admitted to hospital. Police said, adding that police personnel have been deployed in the area to ensure law and order.</p>

<p>As per a report by the news agency PTI, Colonelganj SHO Nirbhay Narayan Singh said Rehan Khan (17) and Shehzad Khan (20) who were riding on a motorcycle were hit by the vehicle near a school. They died on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the police official, the SUV car that hit the bike lost control. The car also hit Sita Devi (60) who was walking on the roadside. She was rushed to a nearby hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. We are in the process of lodging an FIR against the driver of the SUV," the SHO said as quoted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian capital New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius</strong></p>

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<p>The accused driver, identified as Lavkush Srivastav (30), has been taken into custody, the Additional Superintendent of Police Radhey Shyam Rai said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initially, locals alleged that the SUV involved in the accident was part of the cavalcade of the BJP candidate. "They have also alleged that the occupants of the SUV abandoned the damaged car and fled in another vehicle," the SHO said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by ANI, the uncle of the deceased, Farman Khan said, "When I received the information and reached the site of the accident, people told me that this Fortuner was in Karan Bhushan Singh's (BJP candidate from Kaiserganj) cavalcade."</p>

<p>"They tried to overtake (the bike) and during that, the accident happened.&nbsp;We haven't seen how the accident happened. We don't even know to whom this Fortuner belongs, I am saying what people have told me.&nbsp;We don't have any demands, we have lost our children," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Two people were killed and two were left injured in India's Uttar Pradesh state after being hit by an SUV, which belonged to the convoy of Karan Bhushan Singh, BJP candidate from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat, police said.

Two people were killed and two were left injured in India's Uttar Pradesh state after being hit by an SUV, which belonged to the convoy of Karan Bhushan Singh, BJP candidate from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat, police said. Karan is the son of six-time MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was embroiled in a major controversy as he faced sexual harassment allegations, with some of the nation's top wrestlers protesting against him. Also read: Pune car crash: Doctor who replaced teen's blood samples sacked, two others to soon face action Local police said that the accused driver has been taken into custody and the injured were admitted to hospital. Police said, adding that police personnel have been deployed in the area to ensure law and order. As per a report by the news agency PTI, Colonelganj SHO Nirbhay Narayan Singh said Rehan Khan (17) and Shehzad Khan (20) who were riding on a motorcycle were hit by the vehicle near a school. They died on the spot. Also read: Delhi High court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam after over four years in jail According to the police official, the SUV car that hit the bike lost control. The car also hit Sita Devi (60) who was walking on the roadside. She was rushed to a nearby hospital. "The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. We are in the process of lodging an FIR against the driver of the SUV," the SHO said as quoted. Watch: Indian capital New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius × The accused driver, identified as Lavkush Srivastav (30), has been taken into custody, the Additional Superintendent of Police Radhey Shyam Rai said. Initially, locals alleged that the SUV involved in the accident was part of the cavalcade of the BJP candidate. "They have also alleged that the occupants of the SUV abandoned the damaged car and fled in another vehicle," the SHO said. As quoted by ANI, the uncle of the deceased, Farman Khan said, "When I received the information and reached the site of the accident, people told me that this Fortuner was in Karan Bhushan Singh's (BJP candidate from Kaiserganj) cavalcade." "They tried to overtake (the bike) and during that, the accident happened. We haven't seen how the accident happened. We don't even know to whom this Fortuner belongs, I am saying what people have told me. We don't have any demands, we have lost our children," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Two dead in Uttar Pradesh after BJP candidate’s convoy hits motorcycle

India PM Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee both held rallies and roadshows in the Kolkata ahead of phase seven of the Lok Sabha elections. The seventh and final phase of the general elections will take place on June 1, and the results will be announced on June 4. Watch in for more details!

India General Election 2024: TMC, BJP face-off rallies in Kolkata

<p>In fresh trouble for Aam Aadmi Party, the party's Punjab Minister Balkar Singh found himself in hot waters after a purported video of him coercing a woman to perform sexual favours on the pretext of a job has surfaced on the internet.</p>

<p>The alleged video showed the AAP minister forcing a 21-year-old woman to strip on a video call where he flashed his private parts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tajinder Bagga, who first shared the video, called for AAP and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal to sack Singh immediately.</p>

<p>Sharing the purported video, Bagga alleged, "A 21-year-old sister comes to Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab Minister Balkar Singh and says that she is in great need of a job. Balkar asks her to make video calls, forces her to take off her clothes, and masturbates."</p>

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<p>Several other BJP leaders also shared the video on their respective social media handles and hit out at the AAP minister.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/swati-maliwal-breaks-down-into-tears-in-court-claims-threat-to-life-if-bibhav-kumar-gets-bail-725963">Delhi court denies bail to Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case</a></p>

<h2><strong>'AAP is Anti Aurat Party'</strong></h2>

<p>Calling AAP the 'Anti Aurat (Woman) Party', BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp attack on Arvind Kejriwal for being silent over such matters and supporting ministers who were involved in such heinous crimes linking Swati Maliwal's alleged assault case.</p>

<p>The BJP leader took to his official X handle and wrote, "Characterless AAP. AAP = Anti Aurat Party. After Lal Chand Kataruchak now Balkar Singh, AAP MLA whose video of masturbating with a 21-year girl is viral. Even Congress is attacking AAP but remains silent on Swati Maliwal. Will Kejriwal &amp; Mann sack Balkar Singh? Will Kejriwal open his mouth on Swati Maliwal?"</p>

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<p>However, Singh has rebuffed all the allegations stating that he was not the person shown in the video and that the clip was morphed.</p>

<p>“I have no comments about it (the video), it is not known to me,” he told reporters.</p>

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<p>All this comes amid Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's allegations of&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar assaulting her at the CM's residence earlier this month.</p>

<p>On Sunday (May 26), Swati&nbsp;took to her social media handle and condemned AAP for allegedly orchestrating a "character assassination" campaign against her.</p>

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<h2><strong>NCW takes cognisance of matter</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW), expressing grave concern over the allegations levelled against Singh, has sought a prompt and impartial investigation into the matter.</p>

<p>It released a statement saying, "The National Commission for Women is gravely disturbed by a Twitter post allegations against Punjab MLA Mr. Balkar Singh. The reported acts, if substantiated, constitute serious violations under IPC sections 354 and 354B, directly affronting a woman's dignity."</p>

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<p>The statement further added that the chairperson of the body, Rekha Sharma vehemently condemned the purported behaviour, demanding urgent intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) into the matter.</p>

<p>"Rekha Sharma vehemently condemns such behaviour and calls for urgent intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation. A comprehensive report to be submitted in 3 days," it added.</p>

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In fresh trouble for Aam Aadmi Party, the party's Punjab Minister Balkar Singh found himself in hot waters after a purported video of him coercing a woman to perform sexual favours on the pretext of a job has surfaced on the internet.

In fresh trouble for Aam Aadmi Party, the party's Punjab Minister Balkar Singh found himself in hot waters after a purported video of him coercing a woman to perform sexual favours on the pretext of a job has surfaced on the internet. The alleged video showed the AAP minister forcing a 21-year-old woman to strip on a video call where he flashed his private parts. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tajinder Bagga, who first shared the video, called for AAP and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal to sack Singh immediately. Sharing the purported video, Bagga alleged, "A 21-year-old sister comes to Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab Minister Balkar Singh and says that she is in great need of a job. Balkar asks her to make video calls, forces her to take off her clothes, and masturbates." Making a big revelation on Punjab's AAP minister in the next 30 minutes. AAP minister was on video call with a 21-year-old girl and was masturbating. The girl met the minister for a job. — Tajinder Bagga (Modi Ka Parivar) (@TajinderBagga) May 27, 2024 × Several other BJP leaders also shared the video on their respective social media handles and hit out at the AAP minister. Also read: Delhi court denies bail to Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case 'AAP is Anti Aurat Party' Calling AAP the 'Anti Aurat (Woman) Party', BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp attack on Arvind Kejriwal for being silent over such matters and supporting ministers who were involved in such heinous crimes linking Swati Maliwal's alleged assault case. The BJP leader took to his official X handle and wrote, "Characterless AAP. AAP = Anti Aurat Party. After Lal Chand Kataruchak now Balkar Singh, AAP MLA whose video of masturbating with a 21-year girl is viral. Even Congress is attacking AAP but remains silent on Swati Maliwal. Will Kejriwal & Mann sack Balkar Singh? Will Kejriwal open his mouth on Swati Maliwal?" Characterless AAP AAP = Anti Aurat Party After Lal Chand Kataruchak now Balkar Singh, AAP MLA whose video of masturbating with a 21-year girl is viral Even Congress is attacking AAP but remains silent on Swati Maliwal Will Kejriwal & Mann sack Balkar Singh? Will Kejriwal… pic.twitter.com/SgGM6E2oCd — Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 27, 2024 × However, Singh has rebuffed all the allegations stating that he was not the person shown in the video and that the clip was morphed. “I have no comments about it (the video), it is not known to me,” he told reporters. #WATCH | Jalandhar: On his alleged viral obscene video, Punjab Minister Balkar Singh says, "... I have no comments and not in my knowledge..." pic.twitter.com/ooHTxbRaLc — ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2024 × All this comes amid Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's allegations of Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar assaulting her at the CM's residence earlier this month. On Sunday (May 26), Swati took to her social media handle and condemned AAP for allegedly orchestrating a "character assassination" campaign against her. After the leaders and volunteers of my party i.e. AAP orchestrated a campaign of charachter assassination, victim shaming and fanning of emotions against me, I have been getting rape and death threats. This got further exacerbated when YouTuber @Dhruv_Rathee posted a one-sided… pic.twitter.com/EfCHHWW0xu — Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) May 26, 2024 × NCW takes cognisance of matter Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW), expressing grave concern over the allegations levelled against Singh, has sought a prompt and impartial investigation into the matter. It released a statement saying, "The National Commission for Women is gravely disturbed by a Twitter post allegations against Punjab MLA Mr. Balkar Singh. The reported acts, if substantiated, constitute serious violations under IPC sections 354 and 354B, directly affronting a woman's dignity." The National Commission for Women is gravely disturbed by a Twitter post allegations against Punjab MLA Mr. Balkar Singh. The reported acts, if substantiated, constitute serious violations under IPC sections 354 and 354B, directly affronting a woman's dignity. @sharmarekha… — NCW (@NCWIndia) May 27, 2024 × The statement further added that the chairperson of the body, Rekha Sharma vehemently condemned the purported behaviour, demanding urgent intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) into the matter. "Rekha Sharma vehemently condemns such behaviour and calls for urgent intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation. A comprehensive report to be submitted in 3 days," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Punjab minister lands AAP in fresh row after his video of flashing genitals at job seeker surfaces

<p>Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday (May 28) issued a summon to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The case revolves around Atishi's allegations that the BJP was trying to poach AAP lawmakers. The court has asked Atishi to appear on June 29. Delhi BJP Media head Praveen Shankar Kapoor had filed a defamation suit against the AAP leader and said the 'baseless' claims harmed the interests of his party.</p>

<h2><strong>Atishi's allegations</strong></h2>

<p>In April, Atishi&nbsp;in&nbsp;a press&nbsp;conference&nbsp;had alleged that the BJP was pressing her to either join their party or face action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's premier financial intelligence agency.</p>

<p>Atishi also claimed that the ED&nbsp;was planning&nbsp;to detain top AAP leadership, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Durgesh Pathak, and Raghav Chadha.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjMj-artrCGAxWTxzgGHc2nCGgQxfQBKAB6BAgMEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-i-voted-against-dictatorship-says-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-725252" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-i-voted-against-dictatorship-says-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-725252&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMj-artrCGAxWTxzgGHc2nCGgQxfQBKAB6BAgMEAE">Lok Sabha elections 2024: I voted against dictatorship, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal</a></strong></p>

<p>"I was told that I should enhance my political career by joining the BJP, otherwise the ED would arrest me within a month... Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are determined to dismantle AAP and its leadership," Atishi stated during the press conference.</p>

<h2><strong>Operation Lotus</strong></h2>

<p>India's opposition parties, mainly AAP, have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party of carrying out 'Operation Lotus', an alleged campaign&nbsp;to systematically dismantle the country's opposition using state machinery.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwih3fiftrCGAxXdnmMGHR4LBJ4QvOMEKAB6BAgQEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/sc-denies-urgent-hearing-for-arvind-kejriwals-request-for-7-day-extension-of-interim-bail-726225" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/sc-denies-urgent-hearing-for-arvind-kejriwals-request-for-7-day-extension-of-interim-bail-726225&amp;ved=2ahUKEwih3fiftrCGAxXdnmMGHR4LBJ4QvOMEKAB6BAgQEAE">SC denies urgent hearing for Arvind Kejriwal`s request for 7-day extension of interim bail</a></strong></p>

<p>AAP has accused the BJP of offering money, position, security and position to its lawmakers, both&nbsp;in Delhi and Punjab,&nbsp;in exchange for shifting allegiances.</p>

<h2><strong>Arvind Kejriwal's reaction</strong></h2>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal&nbsp;termed&nbsp;the court's summon&nbsp;as&nbsp; 'dictatorship'.</p>

<p>"I had said earlier that they will arrest Atishi next. They are planning to do so now. Complete dictatorship. In completely flimsy, frivolous, and false cases, they are arresting ALL leaders of AAP one by one. Every single opposition leader will be arrested if Modi ji comes back to power. AAP is not imp. Saving our dear country from dictatorship is important," Delhi CM posted on X on Tuesday.</p>

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Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday (May 28) issued a summon to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday (May 28) issued a summon to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The case revolves around Atishi's allegations that the BJP was trying to poach AAP lawmakers. The court has asked Atishi to appear on June 29. Delhi BJP Media head Praveen Shankar Kapoor had filed a defamation suit against the AAP leader and said the 'baseless' claims harmed the interests of his party. Atishi's allegations In April, Atishi in a press conference had alleged that the BJP was pressing her to either join their party or face action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's premier financial intelligence agency. Atishi also claimed that the ED was planning to detain top AAP leadership, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, Durgesh Pathak, and Raghav Chadha. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: I voted against dictatorship, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal "I was told that I should enhance my political career by joining the BJP, otherwise the ED would arrest me within a month... Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are determined to dismantle AAP and its leadership," Atishi stated during the press conference. Operation Lotus India's opposition parties, mainly AAP, have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party of carrying out 'Operation Lotus', an alleged campaign to systematically dismantle the country's opposition using state machinery. Also read: SC denies urgent hearing for Arvind Kejriwal`s request for 7-day extension of interim bail AAP has accused the BJP of offering money, position, security and position to its lawmakers, both in Delhi and Punjab, in exchange for shifting allegiances. Arvind Kejriwal's reaction Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed the court's summon as 'dictatorship'. "I had said earlier that they will arrest Atishi next. They are planning to do so now. Complete dictatorship. In completely flimsy, frivolous, and false cases, they are arresting ALL leaders of AAP one by one. Every single opposition leader will be arrested if Modi ji comes back to power. AAP is not imp. Saving our dear country from dictatorship is important," Delhi CM posted on X on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

AAP’s Atishi summoned by Delhi court after accusing BJP of ‘poaching MLAs’

<p>In an embarrassing&nbsp;gaffe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance partner and Chief Minister of Bihar&nbsp;Nitish&nbsp;Kumar&nbsp;said Sunday (May 26)&nbsp;he wishes&nbsp;the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to become a chief minister again.</p>

<p>The flub came as Kumar&nbsp;was speaking&nbsp;at a rally in Bihar's capital&nbsp;Patna&nbsp;while&nbsp;urging voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).</p>

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<p>"Humaari ichha hai ki hum deshbhar me 400 se bhi zyaada seat jeetein, aur adarniya Narendra Modi ji fir mukhya mantri bane. Desh ka vikas ho, Bihar ka vikas ho, sab kuch ho (We wish to win over 400 seats across India and respected Narendra Modi should become chief minister again. Then India will develop, Bihar will&nbsp;develop, everything will happen)," Kumar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwihmbyD9KuGAxXg4DgGHTjYBPEQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-how-nitish-kumars-betrayal-spells-doom-for-india-bloc-684812" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-how-nitish-kumars-betrayal-spells-doom-for-india-bloc-684812&amp;ved=2ahUKEwihmbyD9KuGAxXg4DgGHTjYBPEQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Explained | India elections - How Nitish Kumar’s betrayal spells doom for INDIA bloc</a></strong></p>

<p>However, his mistake&nbsp;was immediately caught&nbsp;by other leaders on the stage. Nitish Kumar immediately corrected himself and said he hopes Modi becomes prime minister again and keeps moving ahead.</p>

<p>"Narendra Modi Pradhan Mantri toh hai hi. Hum toh keh rahe hai ki woh aage badhe. Hum yahi chahte hai (Narendra Modi is already the Prime Minister. I am saying that he will now move ahead. That is what I want)," Nitish Kumar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Bihar CM Nitish Kumar snaps at DMK leader over Hindi speech | Race to Power</strong></p>

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<p>In India, chief ministers are the head of the state governments&nbsp;while&nbsp;the prime minister is the head of the union government. Before becoming the prime minister, Modi served as the chief minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.</p>

<p>Previously, the 73-year-old Janata&nbsp;Dal United&nbsp;(JDU) leader made headlines when he asked voters to support the late Ram Vilas Paswan, the veteran leader from Bihar who died in 2020.</p>

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In an embarrassing gaffe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance partner and Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar said Sunday (May 26) he wishes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to become a chief minister again.

In an embarrassing gaffe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance partner and Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar said Sunday (May 26) he wishes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to become a chief minister again. The flub came as Kumar was speaking at a rally in Bihar's capital Patna while urging voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). "हमारी इच्छा है कि नरेंद्र मोदी देश के 'मुख्यमंत्री' बनें" ◆ फिर फिसली बिहार CM नीतीश की जुबान#NitishKumar | Nitish Kumar Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/qgLDF92sdy — News24 (@news24tvchannel) May 26, 2024 × "Humaari ichha hai ki hum deshbhar me 400 se bhi zyaada seat jeetein, aur adarniya Narendra Modi ji fir mukhya mantri bane. Desh ka vikas ho, Bihar ka vikas ho, sab kuch ho (We wish to win over 400 seats across India and respected Narendra Modi should become chief minister again. Then India will develop, Bihar will develop, everything will happen)," Kumar said. Also read: Explained | India elections - How Nitish Kumar’s betrayal spells doom for INDIA bloc However, his mistake was immediately caught by other leaders on the stage. Nitish Kumar immediately corrected himself and said he hopes Modi becomes prime minister again and keeps moving ahead. "Narendra Modi Pradhan Mantri toh hai hi. Hum toh keh rahe hai ki woh aage badhe. Hum yahi chahte hai (Narendra Modi is already the Prime Minister. I am saying that he will now move ahead. That is what I want)," Nitish Kumar said. Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar snaps at DMK leader over Hindi speech | Race to Power × In India, chief ministers are the head of the state governments while the prime minister is the head of the union government. Before becoming the prime minister, Modi served as the chief minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. Previously, the 73-year-old Janata Dal United (JDU) leader made headlines when he asked voters to support the late Ram Vilas Paswan, the veteran leader from Bihar who died in 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: BJP ally Nitish Kumar goofs up, wishes PM Modi becomes ‘CM again’

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDI Alliance of getting support from Pakistan and jihadis, stating that prayers were being held in Pakistan for the Samajwadi Party and Congress, who were appealing for "vote jihad" in the country.</p>

<p>He further said that the INDIA bloc was abusing him for "opposing reservation on the basis of religion".</p>

<p>"In Pakistan, 'duas' (prayers) are being made for the INDI alliance of Samajwadi Party and Congress. Jihadis from across borders are supporting SP and Congress; these parties are appealing for 'vote jihad' here," PM Modi said on Sunday (May 26) while addressing a rally in Bansgaon.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister then highlighted the opposition's stance on Article 370 and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said, "The INDI alliance says they will reinstate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and repeal the CAA, which grants citizenship to refugees. This is exactly what anti-India forces want; why does the INDI bloc want the same?"</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mallikarjun-kharge-draws-parallels-between-pm-modi-and-poison-still-insist-on-licking-it-725387">Mallikarjun Kharge draws parallels between PM Modi and poison; ‘still insist on licking it’</a></p>

<p>He alleged that the grand old party obstructed the progress of India's defence sector and said that the Congress created roadblocks for countries who wished to purchase the BrahMos missiles.</p>

<p>"It won't be long before BrahMos missiles are manufactured in UP. The BrahMos missile is in demand worldwide, but Congress created roadblocks for countries wanting to purchase it. The INDI bloc doesn't want India to become self-reliant in defence or to export weapons; they prefer foreign arms deals that bring them commissions. Under the rule of the previous governments, the farmers here suffered a lot, most of the sugar mills were closed, and farmers had stopped cultivating sugarcane. Our government is also filling these potholes of SP," he said.</p>

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh by securing 62 out of 80 seats.</p>

<p>The saffron party was followed by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) with 10 seats, the Samajwadi Party (SP) with five seats, and the Apna Dal with two&nbsp;seats.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDI Alliance of getting support from Pakistan and jihadis, stating that prayers were being held in Pakistan for the Samajwadi Party and Congress, who were appealing for "vote jihad" in the country.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDI Alliance of getting support from Pakistan and jihadis, stating that prayers were being held in Pakistan for the Samajwadi Party and Congress, who were appealing for "vote jihad" in the country. He further said that the INDIA bloc was abusing him for "opposing reservation on the basis of religion". "In Pakistan, 'duas' (prayers) are being made for the INDI alliance of Samajwadi Party and Congress. Jihadis from across borders are supporting SP and Congress; these parties are appealing for 'vote jihad' here," PM Modi said on Sunday (May 26) while addressing a rally in Bansgaon. The Indian prime minister then highlighted the opposition's stance on Article 370 and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said, "The INDI alliance says they will reinstate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and repeal the CAA, which grants citizenship to refugees. This is exactly what anti-India forces want; why does the INDI bloc want the same?" Also read: Mallikarjun Kharge draws parallels between PM Modi and poison; ‘still insist on licking it’ He alleged that the grand old party obstructed the progress of India's defence sector and said that the Congress created roadblocks for countries who wished to purchase the BrahMos missiles. "It won't be long before BrahMos missiles are manufactured in UP. The BrahMos missile is in demand worldwide, but Congress created roadblocks for countries wanting to purchase it. The INDI bloc doesn't want India to become self-reliant in defence or to export weapons; they prefer foreign arms deals that bring them commissions. Under the rule of the previous governments, the farmers here suffered a lot, most of the sugar mills were closed, and farmers had stopped cultivating sugarcane. Our government is also filling these potholes of SP," he said. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh by securing 62 out of 80 seats. The saffron party was followed by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) with 10 seats, the Samajwadi Party (SP) with five seats, and the Apna Dal with two seats. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi accuses INDIA bloc of getting support from Pakistan and jihadis

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against the Congress on Friday (May 24) stating that the grand old party allowed the "massacre of Sikhs" and protected the rioters.</p>

<p>While addressing a rally in Punjab's Jalandhar, PM Modi also hit out at the grand old party over its stance on the Citizenship Amendment Act stating that the opposition does not want to give citizenship to the ones who endured the horrors of partition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Hindu-Sikh brothers who were left on the other side during the partition, they are our own. BJP-NDA government brought CAA to give them citizenship. But Congress had a problem with it. They are saying that they will withdraw the CAA if they come to power," he said.</p>

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<p>He then took a jibe at the grand old party and said that the 'royal family' removed Amarinder Singh from CM's post when he refused to obey orders</p>

<p>"When Congress was in power in Punjab, Congress wanted to run the government of Punjab through remote control. But Captain Amarinder Singh refused to obey the orders of the 'Shehzada' of Delhi (Rahul Gandhi). He gave priority to national security being a border state. The result was that the royal family of Congress and the 'Shehzada' removed him from the post of Chief Minister. Can anyone ever forget this insult to Punjab?," he said in a separate rally in Punjab's Gurdaspur.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-says-he-would-have-taken-kartarpur-sahib-from-pakistan-if-he-was-pm-in-1971-724769">Modi says he would have taken Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan if he was PM in 1971</a></p>

<h2><strong>'AAP leaders sitting in Delhi controlling Punjab,' says PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had to visit Tihar Jail in Delhi to take orders from party supremo Arvind Kejriwal as he cannot make decisions on his own.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, Punjab is being governed via remote control. The Durbaris of Delhi are governing Punjab. The CM of Punjab cannot make a single decision on his own... The CM had to go to Tihar Jail to take new orders to run his government... After 1st June, the corrupt will go to jail again. Will the Punjab government function from the jail again?" he said in Gurdaspur.</p>

<p>He also accused the AAP leaders of being "wholesale traders of drugs", referring to the alleged liquor scam.</p>

<p>"The people of Punjab have understood that the 'jharoo' (broomstick, the poll symbol of the AAP) party people are themselves wholesale traders of drugs. Why will those who perpetrated such a big liquor scam (in Delhi) not dive into the black money of drugs in Punjab?" he said while addressing a large&nbsp;gathering.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against the Congress on Friday (May 24) stating that the grand old party allowed the "massacre of Sikhs" and protected the rioters.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against the Congress on Friday (May 24) stating that the grand old party allowed the "massacre of Sikhs" and protected the rioters. While addressing a rally in Punjab's Jalandhar, PM Modi also hit out at the grand old party over its stance on the Citizenship Amendment Act stating that the opposition does not want to give citizenship to the ones who endured the horrors of partition. "The Hindu-Sikh brothers who were left on the other side during the partition, they are our own. BJP-NDA government brought CAA to give them citizenship. But Congress had a problem with it. They are saying that they will withdraw the CAA if they come to power," he said. #WATCH | Punjab: Addressing a public rally in Jalandhar, PM Modi says, "The Hindu-Sikh brothers who were left on the other side during the partition, they are our own. BJP-NDA government brought CAA to give them citizenship. But Congress had a problem with it. They are saying… pic.twitter.com/VcCfbu2IFe — ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2024 × He then took a jibe at the grand old party and said that the 'royal family' removed Amarinder Singh from CM's post when he refused to obey orders "When Congress was in power in Punjab, Congress wanted to run the government of Punjab through remote control. But Captain Amarinder Singh refused to obey the orders of the 'Shehzada' of Delhi (Rahul Gandhi). He gave priority to national security being a border state. The result was that the royal family of Congress and the 'Shehzada' removed him from the post of Chief Minister. Can anyone ever forget this insult to Punjab?," he said in a separate rally in Punjab's Gurdaspur. Also read: Modi says he would have taken Kartarpur Sahib from Pakistan if he was PM in 1971 'AAP leaders sitting in Delhi controlling Punjab,' says PM Modi PM Modi also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had to visit Tihar Jail in Delhi to take orders from party supremo Arvind Kejriwal as he cannot make decisions on his own. "Unfortunately, Punjab is being governed via remote control. The Durbaris of Delhi are governing Punjab. The CM of Punjab cannot make a single decision on his own... The CM had to go to Tihar Jail to take new orders to run his government... After 1st June, the corrupt will go to jail again. Will the Punjab government function from the jail again?" he said in Gurdaspur. He also accused the AAP leaders of being "wholesale traders of drugs", referring to the alleged liquor scam. "The people of Punjab have understood that the 'jharoo' (broomstick, the poll symbol of the AAP) party people are themselves wholesale traders of drugs. Why will those who perpetrated such a big liquor scam (in Delhi) not dive into the black money of drugs in Punjab?" he said while addressing a large gathering. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi attacks Congress over 1984 riots, alleges it 'allowed massacre of Sikhs'

<p>India's&nbsp;top poll body slammed Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (May 24), while&nbsp;pulling&nbsp;down three Instagram posts that the opposition dubbed as&nbsp;"communal".</p>

<p>The&nbsp;state's&nbsp;Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Reena Kangale also issued a&nbsp;"strong warning"&nbsp;to BJP, asking the party against uploading such posts in future.</p>

<p>“We have taken down the three objectionable posts from the BJP Instagram handle and a stern warning has been given to them not to upload such posts in future,”&nbsp;Chief Electoral Officer Kangale said.</p>

<h2><strong>Three objectionable posts</strong></h2>

<p>The first video was published&nbsp;on May 15. The animated video showed a man wearing a skull cap and green clothes robbing a woman.&nbsp;The man is later helped by a caricature of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</p>

<p>The second video, again animated, showed a caricature of Rahul Gandhi snatching a&nbsp;woman's&nbsp;mangalsutra and giving it to a man.&nbsp;This video was uploaded&nbsp;on May 20.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Elections 2024: Election Commission censures former judge-turned BJP politician | WION</strong></p>

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<p>The third animated video showed Rahul Gandhi placing an&nbsp;egg,&nbsp;labelled&nbsp;'&nbsp;Muslim'&nbsp;in a nest, along with other eggs marked with&nbsp;'&nbsp;SC, ST and OBC.'&nbsp;Later, the hatchling from the&nbsp;‘Muslim’&nbsp;egg grows so big that it pushes other eggs out of the basket.</p>

<h2><strong>EC's&nbsp;action</strong></h2>

<p>EC on Friday reached out to the BJP and&nbsp;also&nbsp;issued a direction to Instagram owner Meta.</p>

<p>The opposition Congress accused the BJP of disrupting communal harmony in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is an extremely serious issue where BJP is conspiring to disrupt communal harmony of India and defame Congress party. They have made it a habit of violating the code of conduct and&nbsp;BJP’s&nbsp;social media handles have posted dozens of such posts. Their handle must be suspended. Just letting the BJP off with a warning is not enough. The Election Commission should take legal action against the BJP,”&nbsp;said Sushil Anand Shukla, in charge of the&nbsp;Congress’&nbsp;communication cell in Chhattisgarh.</p>

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<p>BJP, on the other hand, defended its posts, saying there was nothing&nbsp;'objectionable'.</p>

<p>"There was nothing religious about it… The posts were related to the Congress narrative of inheritance tax and taking away reservation and giving it to Muslims,” said Somesh Pandey, from the social media cell of the BJP in Chhattisgarh.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's top poll body slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (May 24), while pulling down three Instagram posts that the opposition dubbed as "communal".

India's top poll body slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (May 24), while pulling down three Instagram posts that the opposition dubbed as "communal". The state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Reena Kangale also issued a "strong warning" to BJP, asking the party against uploading such posts in future. “We have taken down the three objectionable posts from the BJP Instagram handle and a stern warning has been given to them not to upload such posts in future,” Chief Electoral Officer Kangale said. Three objectionable posts The first video was published on May 15. The animated video showed a man wearing a skull cap and green clothes robbing a woman. The man is later helped by a caricature of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The second video, again animated, showed a caricature of Rahul Gandhi snatching a woman's mangalsutra and giving it to a man. This video was uploaded on May 20. Watch: India Elections 2024: Election Commission censures former judge-turned BJP politician | WION × The third animated video showed Rahul Gandhi placing an egg, labelled ' Muslim' in a nest, along with other eggs marked with ' SC, ST and OBC.' Later, the hatchling from the ‘Muslim’ egg grows so big that it pushes other eggs out of the basket. EC's action EC on Friday reached out to the BJP and also issued a direction to Instagram owner Meta. The opposition Congress accused the BJP of disrupting communal harmony in the state. “It is an extremely serious issue where BJP is conspiring to disrupt communal harmony of India and defame Congress party. They have made it a habit of violating the code of conduct and BJP’s social media handles have posted dozens of such posts. Their handle must be suspended. Just letting the BJP off with a warning is not enough. The Election Commission should take legal action against the BJP,” said Sushil Anand Shukla, in charge of the Congress’ communication cell in Chhattisgarh. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: TMC alleges EVMs found with BJP tags, EC responds BJP, on the other hand, defended its posts, saying there was nothing 'objectionable'. "There was nothing religious about it… The posts were related to the Congress narrative of inheritance tax and taking away reservation and giving it to Muslims,” said Somesh Pandey, from the social media cell of the BJP in Chhattisgarh. (With inputs from agencies)

India's poll body pulls up PM Modi's BJP, gets Meta to remove 'communal' posts

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<p><strong>Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Tripura voted in first of two phases of teh Lok Sabha elections on Friday (Apr 19). The northeast Indian will hold election for two parliamentary seats in two phases, featuring an electoral battle between the ruling BJP-led NDA and Congress and CPI (M) of the INDIA bloc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The northeast Indian state's regional party, TIPRA Motha, is in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party.</p>

<p>Currently, BJP holds both the Lok Sabha seats in Tripura, which the party won with a thumping majority.</p>

<p>However, the BJP has decided to field new nominees in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.</p>

<p>They're fielding Biplab Kumar Dev, Tripura's former chief minister, and TIPRA Motha's Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma.</p>

<h2><strong>Tripura Lok Sabha elections 2024: Date, Full Schedule and phases</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha elections in Tripura will occur in two phases.</p>

<p>Here's the full schedule:</p>

<p><strong>Phase 1:</strong>&nbsp;April 19</p>

<p><strong>Constituency</strong>: Tripura West</p>

<p><strong>Phase</strong>&nbsp;<strong>2</strong>: April 26</p>

<p><strong>Constituency</strong>: Tripura East</p>

<h2><strong>Tripura Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of Constituencies</strong></h2>

<p>There are two Lok Sabha constituencies in Tripura: Tripura East and Tripura West.</p>

<p>In the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Rebati Tripura and Pratima Bhoumik, both BJP candidates, won from their respective constituencies.</p>

<p>Bhoumik was appointed Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment of India, becoming&nbsp;the first-ever resident of Tripura to become a minister in the union cabinet.</p>

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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:46.12}">46.12</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:40.13}">40.13</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;2,77,836&quot;}">2,77,836</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:26.58}">26.58</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:12.78}">12.78</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;2,00,963&quot;}">2,00,963</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19.22}">19.22</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:-46}">-46</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4.33}">4.33</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:82.9}">82.9</td>
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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Candidate&quot;}">Candidate</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Votes&quot;}">Votes</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;%&quot;}">%</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;±%&quot;}">±%</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;BJP&quot;}">BJP</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Pratima Bhoumik&quot;}">Pratima Bhoumik</td>
			<td data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:573532}">573,532</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:51.77}">51.77</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:46.67}">46.67</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Subal Bhowmik&quot;}">Subal Bhowmik</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;2,67,843&quot;}">2,67,843</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:24.18}">24.18</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8.5}">8.5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;CPI(M)&quot;}">CPI(M)</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sankar Prasad Datta&quot;}">Sankar Prasad Datta</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;1,71,826&quot;}">1,71,826</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:15.51}">15.51</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:-47.1}">-47.1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IPFT&quot;}">IPFT</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Brishaketu Debbarma&quot;}">Brishaketu Debbarma</td>
			<td data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:44225}">44,225</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3.99}">3.99</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;AITC&quot;}">AITC</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Maman Khan&quot;}">Maman Khan</td>
			<td data-sheets-numberformat="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;#,##0&quot;,&quot;3&quot;:1}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8613}">8,613</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:0.78}">0.78</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:-10.19}">-10.19</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;3,05,669&quot;}">3,05,669</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:27.69}">27.69</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;11,08,427&quot;}">11,08,427</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:81.93}">81.93</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates</strong></h2>

<p><em><strong>Tripura East</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Candidates:</strong></p>

<p>Rajendra Reang – CPI(M)</p>

<p>Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma – TIPRA Motha</p>

<p><em><strong>Tripura West</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Candidates:</strong></p>

<p>Biplab Kumar Deb – BJP</p>

<p>Asish Kumar Saha – Congress</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tripura voted in first of two phases of teh Lok Sabha elections on Friday (Apr 19). The northeast Indian will hold election for two parliamentary seats in two phases, featuring an electoral battle between the ruling BJP-led NDA and Congress and CPI (M) of the INDIA bloc.

Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Tripura voted in first of two phases of teh Lok Sabha elections on Friday (Apr 19). The northeast Indian will hold election for two parliamentary seats in two phases, featuring an electoral battle between the ruling BJP-led NDA and Congress and CPI (M) of the INDIA bloc. The northeast Indian state's regional party, TIPRA Motha, is in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently, BJP holds both the Lok Sabha seats in Tripura, which the party won with a thumping majority. However, the BJP has decided to field new nominees in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. They're fielding Biplab Kumar Dev, Tripura's former chief minister, and TIPRA Motha's Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma. Tripura Lok Sabha elections 2024: Date, Full Schedule and phases Lok Sabha elections in Tripura will occur in two phases. Here's the full schedule: Phase 1: April 19 Constituency: Tripura West Phase 2: April 26 Constituency: Tripura East Tripura Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of Constituencies There are two Lok Sabha constituencies in Tripura: Tripura East and Tripura West. In the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Rebati Tripura and Pratima Bhoumik, both BJP candidates, won from their respective constituencies. Bhoumik was appointed Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment of India, becoming the first-ever resident of Tripura to become a minister in the union cabinet. Lok Sabha Election 2019 Tripura East Result Candidate Votes % ±% BJP Rebati Tripura 482,126 46.12 40.13 INC Maharaj Kumari Pragya Deb Burman 2,77,836 26.58 12.78 CPI(M) Jitendra Choudhury 2,00,963 19.22 -46 IPFT Narendra Chandra Debbarma 45,304 4.33 2,04,290 20.84 14.84 10,46,123 82.9 ALSO READ | Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Check schedule, phases, seats, candidates and all you need to know Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Tripura West Result Candidate Votes % ±% BJP Pratima Bhoumik 573,532 51.77 46.67 INC Subal Bhowmik 2,67,843 24.18 8.5 CPI(M) Sankar Prasad Datta 1,71,826 15.51 -47.1 IPFT Brishaketu Debbarma 44,225 3.99 AITC Maman Khan 8,613 0.78 -10.19 3,05,669 27.69 11,08,427 81.93 Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates Tripura East Candidates: Rajendra Reang – CPI(M) Maharani Kriti Singh Debbarma – TIPRA Motha Tripura West Candidates: Biplab Kumar Deb – BJP Asish Kumar Saha – Congress (With inputs from agencies)

Tripura Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phase, constituencies, candidates - all you need to know

<p><strong>Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024:</strong> The Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) elections in the Indian state of Goa are taking&nbsp;place during the third phase,&nbsp;which is on May 7.</p>

<p>Goa has two Lok Sabha seats – North Goa and South Goa – and given the small number of seats, elections will be held in a single phase in the state. The results, like the rest of the country, will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-and-all-you-need-to-know-704721">Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates and all you need to know</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>When is the Goa Lok Sabha Election 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The Lok Sabha elections in Goa will take place on May 7, during Phase 3 of the general elections.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha constituencies in Goa</strong></h2>

<p>Goa holds two Lok Sabha seats for North Goa and South Goa. Over the years, the state has seen competition between the two prominent national parties – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2014, the ruling BJP won both the seats in the state. However, in 2019, it won only one, while the other was taken over by the INC candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arunachal-pradesh-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-all-you-need-to-know-704464">Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates | All you need to know</a></strong></p>

<p>North Goa is currently being led by BJP’s Shripad Naik and South Goa by Francisco Sardinha (INC). In 2019, BJP’s Pramod Sawant became the chief minister of the state.</p>

<p>Notably, the state has also witnessed a rise in the popularity of regional parties like the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), the Goa Forward Party (GFP), and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RPG).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: List of Candidates and Constituencies</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>No.&nbsp;</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Constituency</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Candidate Name</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td><strong>North Goa</strong></td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Tukaram Bharat Parab</td>
			<td>Goans Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Milan R. Vaingankar</td>
			<td>Bahujan Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Ramakant Khalap</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shripad Yesso Naik</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Sakharam Naik&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Adv. Vishal Naik</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Shakeel Jamal Shaikh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Thomas Augustine Fernandes</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td><strong>South Goa</strong></td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rubert Pereira</td>
			<td>Revolutionary Goans Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Captain Viriato Fernandes</td>
			<td>Indian National<br />
			Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Dr. Sweta Gaonkar</td>
			<td>Bahujan Samaj<br />
			Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Harishchandra Sudhakar&nbsp;Naik</td>
			<td>Corruption&nbsp;Abolition Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Alexy Fernandes</td>
			<td>Independent&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Dr. Kalidas Vaingankar</td>
			<td>Independent&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Deepkumar D. Mapari</td>
			<td>Independent&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) elections in the Indian state of Goa are taking place during the third phase, which is on May 7.

Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) elections in the Indian state of Goa are taking place during the third phase, which is on May 7. Goa has two Lok Sabha seats – North Goa and South Goa – and given the small number of seats, elections will be held in a single phase in the state. The results, like the rest of the country, will be announced on June 4. Also Read | Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates and all you need to know When is the Goa Lok Sabha Election 2024? The Lok Sabha elections in Goa will take place on May 7, during Phase 3 of the general elections. Lok Sabha constituencies in Goa Goa holds two Lok Sabha seats for North Goa and South Goa. Over the years, the state has seen competition between the two prominent national parties – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC). In 2014, the ruling BJP won both the seats in the state. However, in 2019, it won only one, while the other was taken over by the INC candidate. Also Read | Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates | All you need to know North Goa is currently being led by BJP’s Shripad Naik and South Goa by Francisco Sardinha (INC). In 2019, BJP’s Pramod Sawant became the chief minister of the state. Notably, the state has also witnessed a rise in the popularity of regional parties like the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), the Goa Forward Party (GFP), and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RPG). Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: List of Candidates and Constituencies No. Constituency Candidate Name Party North Goa 1 Tukaram Bharat Parab Goans Party 2 Milan R. Vaingankar Bahujan Samaj Party 3 Ramakant Khalap Indian National Congress 4 Shripad Yesso Naik Bharatiya Janata Party 5 Sakharam Naik Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party 6 Adv. Vishal Naik Independent 7 Shakeel Jamal Shaikh Independent 8 Thomas Augustine Fernandes Independent South Goa 1 Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo Bharatiya Janata Party 2 Rubert Pereira Revolutionary Goans Party 3 Captain Viriato Fernandes Indian National Congress 4 Dr. Sweta Gaonkar Bahujan Samaj Party 5 Harishchandra Sudhakar Naik Corruption Abolition Party 6 Alexy Fernandes Independent 7 Dr. Kalidas Vaingankar Independent 8 Deepkumar D. Mapari Independent (With inputs from agencies)

Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats. All you need to know

<p>In a new twist to the high-voltage political drama gripping Indian capital New Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal broke her silence over AAP terming her assault allegations as part of a political conspiracy hatched by the ruling BJP, stating that she was ready to undergo a polygraph test.</p>

<p>Maliwal, who levelled the assault allegations against Bibhav Kumar, the assistant of AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal,&nbsp;lashed out at the party for victim shaming, calling it "a huge blow to the entire women's movement."</p>

<p>"If I am wrong then I am ready to undergo a polygraph test and I want the police to do it," she said in an interview to ANI news agency.</p>

<p>"Everything will be clear then. I want the police to conduct a polygraph test on me because how can I live with this realisation that a girl who has always given courage to girls to fight, today you have portrayed me as one that have made false allegations before the whole world," said the the former Delhi Commission for Women chief.</p>

<p>She also questioned the credibility of the video clips released by AAP that purportedly showed Maliwal engaging in an argument with the security personnel at the CM's residence on the day the alleged incident took place.</p>

<p>"Now they are raising questions that look at the CCTV footage, look how she is walking, she is walking fine. In the edited video also, she is sitting at ease. So I want to know, if you get beaten up, what will be your first reaction? You're very agitated. Obviously, there is pain but there is agitation which takes you over there is very high adrenaline also running through your body," she said. "According to the Delhi Police, it is being said that the CCTV footage has not reached them till now. So is this CCTV footage fully correct? Or is it doctored?"</p>

<p>"And on top of it, I am still walking, limping after four days. So anyone who has been hurt will understand this, when the wound is fresh you can freely walk or run, and when the wound gets settled then the pain kicks in. So now whatever they are saying that first she was walking really fast and now look she is limping and all. I feel that there could be no worse victim shaming than this. The sad part is that a lady minister of Delhi has said that look, her clothes are torn, look, there are no wounds on her head. That was all left to do maybe, should have got it also done," she added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/swati-maliwal-assault-case-footage-of-incident-might-have-been-tampered-say-cops-723003">Also read: Swati Maliwal assault case: Footage of incident might have been tampered with, say cops</a></p>

<h2><strong>AAP's reaction on Swati Maliwal's allegations</strong></h2>

<p>Her remarks come after AAP minister Atishi claimed that Maliwal went to the CM's residence on May 13, the day of the alleged assault, without an appointment.</p>

<p>"Why did she barge in? Why did she land up at the chief minister's residence without an appointment? Arvind Kejriwal was busy that day and did not meet her. If he had met her that day, the allegations levelled against Bibhav Kumar could have been levelled against him," Atishi said.</p>

<p>Maliwal had filed a complaint against&nbsp;Bibhav Kumar on May 14, a day after the alleged incident took place.</p>

<p>Kumar lodged a counter-complaint with the police, accusing Maliwal of gaining 'unauthorised entry' into the CM's Civil Lines residence and 'verbally abusing' him.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a new twist to the high-voltage political drama gripping Indian capital New Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal broke her silence over AAP terming her assault allegations as part of a political conspiracy hatched by the ruling BJP, stating that she was ready to undergo a polygraph test.

In a new twist to the high-voltage political drama gripping Indian capital New Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal broke her silence over AAP terming her assault allegations as part of a political conspiracy hatched by the ruling BJP, stating that she was ready to undergo a polygraph test. Maliwal, who levelled the assault allegations against Bibhav Kumar, the assistant of AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, lashed out at the party for victim shaming, calling it "a huge blow to the entire women's movement." "If I am wrong then I am ready to undergo a polygraph test and I want the police to do it," she said in an interview to ANI news agency. "Everything will be clear then. I want the police to conduct a polygraph test on me because how can I live with this realisation that a girl who has always given courage to girls to fight, today you have portrayed me as one that have made false allegations before the whole world," said the the former Delhi Commission for Women chief. She also questioned the credibility of the video clips released by AAP that purportedly showed Maliwal engaging in an argument with the security personnel at the CM's residence on the day the alleged incident took place. "Now they are raising questions that look at the CCTV footage, look how she is walking, she is walking fine. In the edited video also, she is sitting at ease. So I want to know, if you get beaten up, what will be your first reaction? You're very agitated. Obviously, there is pain but there is agitation which takes you over there is very high adrenaline also running through your body," she said. "According to the Delhi Police, it is being said that the CCTV footage has not reached them till now. So is this CCTV footage fully correct? Or is it doctored?" "And on top of it, I am still walking, limping after four days. So anyone who has been hurt will understand this, when the wound is fresh you can freely walk or run, and when the wound gets settled then the pain kicks in. So now whatever they are saying that first she was walking really fast and now look she is limping and all. I feel that there could be no worse victim shaming than this. The sad part is that a lady minister of Delhi has said that look, her clothes are torn, look, there are no wounds on her head. That was all left to do maybe, should have got it also done," she added. Also read: Swati Maliwal assault case: Footage of incident might have been tampered with, say cops AAP's reaction on Swati Maliwal's allegations Her remarks come after AAP minister Atishi claimed that Maliwal went to the CM's residence on May 13, the day of the alleged assault, without an appointment. "Why did she barge in? Why did she land up at the chief minister's residence without an appointment? Arvind Kejriwal was busy that day and did not meet her. If he had met her that day, the allegations levelled against Bibhav Kumar could have been levelled against him," Atishi said. Maliwal had filed a complaint against Bibhav Kumar on May 14, a day after the alleged incident took place. Kumar lodged a counter-complaint with the police, accusing Maliwal of gaining 'unauthorised entry' into the CM's Civil Lines residence and 'verbally abusing' him. (With inputs from agencies)

Swati Maliwal alleges victim shaming by AAP, says 'ready to undergo polygraph test'

<p>Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (May 22) asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Indian National Congress (INC) chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Election Commission asked the parties to desist from campaigning along the lines of caste, community, language and religion during the Lok Sabha election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unprecedented orders to BJP and INC came in the wake of the deteriorating quality of campaigning led by some of their star campaigners.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-expected-some-candour-indian-supreme-court-rubbishes-ex-cm-hemant-sorens-bail-plea-724283">'We expected some candour:'&nbsp;Indian Supreme Court rubbishes ex-CM Hemant&nbsp;Soren's&nbsp;bail&nbsp;plea</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The ECI said, "Elections are a process where political parties not only contest to win but also present themselves in their ideal best for the voting community to experience, emulate, and build hopes on."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The second part constitutes a precious heritage of Indian elections and our electoral democracy, which should not be weakened by anyone, including your party," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The poll watchdog rejected Nadda's defence and asked him and his party's star campaigners to desist from campaigning on religious and communal lines almost a month after it issued notice to the BJP president on an opposition charge that PM Modi gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-mp-came-to-india-for-medical-checkup-found-murdered-in-kolkata-724268">Bangladesh MP visiting India for medical checkup, found murdered in&nbsp;Kolkata</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Without mentioning any name, the poll body also asked the BJP to stop campaign speeches that may divide society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The EC also issued a similar notice to Kharge. It asked him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks. It asked the opposition to ensure statements are not being made that may give false impressions such as regarding the Constitution of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After such careful consideration and also in the context of the foregoing, the Commission, in totality of the material before it, as narrated above finds that the defence offered on alleged utterances, not tenable," said EC in separate letters to Nadda and Kharge.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (May 22) asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Indian National Congress (INC) chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum.

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (May 22) asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Indian National Congress (INC) chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. The Election Commission asked the parties to desist from campaigning along the lines of caste, community, language and religion during the Lok Sabha election. The unprecedented orders to BJP and INC came in the wake of the deteriorating quality of campaigning led by some of their star campaigners. Also read: 'We expected some candour:' Indian Supreme Court rubbishes ex-CM Hemant Soren's bail plea The ECI said, "Elections are a process where political parties not only contest to win but also present themselves in their ideal best for the voting community to experience, emulate, and build hopes on." "The second part constitutes a precious heritage of Indian elections and our electoral democracy, which should not be weakened by anyone, including your party," it added. The poll watchdog rejected Nadda's defence and asked him and his party's star campaigners to desist from campaigning on religious and communal lines almost a month after it issued notice to the BJP president on an opposition charge that PM Modi gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara. Also read: Bangladesh MP visiting India for medical checkup, found murdered in Kolkata Without mentioning any name, the poll body also asked the BJP to stop campaign speeches that may divide society. The EC also issued a similar notice to Kharge. It asked him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks. It asked the opposition to ensure statements are not being made that may give false impressions such as regarding the Constitution of India. "After such careful consideration and also in the context of the foregoing, the Commission, in totality of the material before it, as narrated above finds that the defence offered on alleged utterances, not tenable," said EC in separate letters to Nadda and Kharge. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s Election Commission asks BJP, Congress to maintain decorum during campaigning

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