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The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections begins today (May 13) in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir.

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Polling is underway for 175 Assembly seats in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh as it undergoes a crucial electoral battle on Monday (May 13) along with Lok Sabha elections. The outcome will determine whether the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), the incumbent regional party in power, will retain its position or be ousted. Concurrently, all 25 Lok Sabha seats of Andhra Pradesh are also witnessing voting in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

The Election Commission of India (ECI) recorded a voter turnout of &nbsp;63.04% in Phase 4 of the current Lok Sabha elections. Andhra Pradesh recorded voter turnout of 68.20%.

Key contenders in the assembly polls include Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from Pulivendula Assembly seat, Janasena chief and actor Pawan Kalyan from Pithapuram, TDP supremo&nbsp; and former CM N Chandrababu Naidu from Kuppam.

The ruling YSRCP is contesting in all 175 Assembly seats, while the TDP is fighting on 144 as part of a seat-sharing deal with NDA, with which the regional party joined hands in March and asserted that it will be a "sweep". As part of the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance, BJP is contesting from 10 Assembly seats while Pawan Kalyan’s Janasena is vying for 21 assembly seats.

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In the previous Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election of 2019, the YSR Congress Party secured a significant victory, winning 151 out of 175 Assembly seats and forming the state government with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as the chief minister.

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Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, after casting his vote in the Kadapa constituency, said, “You have seen the governance in the last 5 years and if you think you have benefitted from this governance then vote for that governance which would lead to a brighter future…”

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Andhra Pradesh Election Promises

Addressing the issue of capital, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted on May 7 that Visakhapatnam would be made the executive capital of the state if the YSRCP secured another term.

The election campaign included diverse concerns, with the ruling YSR Congress banking on its welfare schemes, particularly in rural and tribal areas, while the NDA is fighting elections on issues such as inflation, unemployment&nbsp;and development.

A&nbsp;total of 2,387 candidates are in the fray for the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh. The state has a total of 4.14 crore (41.4 million) voters, comprising 2.02 crore (20.2 million)&nbsp;males, 2.1 (21 million)crore females, 3,421 third-gender voters, and 68,185 service electors.

(With inputs from agencies)

Polling is underway for 175 Assembly seats in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh as it undergoes a crucial electoral battle on Monday (May 13) along with Lok Sabha elections.

Polling is underway for 175 Assembly seats in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh as it undergoes a crucial electoral battle on Monday (May 13) along with Lok Sabha elections. The outcome will determine whether the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), the incumbent regional party in power, will retain its position or be ousted. Concurrently, all 25 Lok Sabha seats of Andhra Pradesh are also witnessing voting in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) recorded a voter turnout of 63.04% in Phase 4 of the current Lok Sabha elections. Andhra Pradesh recorded voter turnout of 68.20%. Key contenders in the assembly polls include Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from Pulivendula Assembly seat, Janasena chief and actor Pawan Kalyan from Pithapuram, TDP supremo and former CM N Chandrababu Naidu from Kuppam. The ruling YSRCP is contesting in all 175 Assembly seats, while the TDP is fighting on 144 as part of a seat-sharing deal with NDA, with which the regional party joined hands in March and asserted that it will be a "sweep". As part of the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance, BJP is contesting from 10 Assembly seats while Pawan Kalyan’s Janasena is vying for 21 assembly seats. Also Read | Lok Sabha elections 2024 phase 4: 96 constituencies head for voting amid relief from heatwave In the previous Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election of 2019, the YSR Congress Party secured a significant victory, winning 151 out of 175 Assembly seats and forming the state government with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as the chief minister. Also Read | Rainfall to bring relief in most Indian states till May 14 but intense heatwave predicted afterwards Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, after casting his vote in the Kadapa constituency, said, “You have seen the governance in the last 5 years and if you think you have benefitted from this governance then vote for that governance which would lead to a brighter future…” Watch | Nijjar Killing: Fourth accused arrested in connection with Nijjar killing case × Andhra Pradesh Election Promises Addressing the issue of capital, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted on May 7 that Visakhapatnam would be made the executive capital of the state if the YSRCP secured another term. The election campaign included diverse concerns, with the ruling YSR Congress banking on its welfare schemes, particularly in rural and tribal areas, while the NDA is fighting elections on issues such as inflation, unemployment and development. A total of 2,387 candidates are in the fray for the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh. The state has a total of 4.14 crore (41.4 million) voters, comprising 2.02 crore (20.2 million) males, 2.1 (21 million)crore females, 3,421 third-gender voters, and 68,185 service electors. (With inputs from agencies)

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections: 68.20% voter turnout recorded

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The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 1,717 candidates are in the fray in this phase.

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<h2>What did the emir say?</h2>

In a televised speech on Friday, the emir said he has also suspended several articles of the constitution and that the suspension may remain for a “period of no more than four years,” without elaborating.&nbsp;

Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 83, and the royal-appointed cabinet will assume some powers of the 50-member National Assembly, he said.&nbsp;

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“The unhealthy atmosphere experienced by Kuwait in previous years has encouraged the spread of corruption to reach most state facilities, and unfortunately it reached the security and economic institutions,” said the ruler, adding that “it has even affected the justice system”.

“We have faced difficulties and obstacles that cannot be tolerated,” said the Emir.&nbsp;

<h2>About the elections last month</h2>

Last month’s elections were the first to be held under Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah who came to power last December after the death of his half-brother and predecessor, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.

The country, which is home to 4.2 million people and is also one of the wealthiest in the world on a per capita basis, is typically seen as one of the more democratic Gulf monarchies as elected officials also hold some real power.&nbsp;

However, Kuwait has reportedly witnessed a rise in domestic political turmoil as the assembly and the appointed government have been in a deadlock for decades which has led to cabinet reshuffles and dissolutions of parliament.&nbsp;

This deadlock has also reportedly prevented the enactment of basic reforms in the country.

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The elections in April were the fourth to be held in as many years, again after the emir dissolved parliament at short notice. The newly formed parliament was to meet for the first time on Monday (May 13), but several politicians had refused to participate in the government.

“Kuwait has been through some hard times lately...which leaves no room for hesitation or delay in making the difficult decision to save the country and secure its highest interests,” said the Emir.&nbsp;

Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah added that he would “never allow the misuse of democracy to destroy the state, because of the interests of the people of Kuwait, which are above all.”&nbsp;

 
(With inputs from agencies)

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah dissolved the parliament on Friday (May 10) and has taken some of its tasks upon himself, reported the country’s state media.

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah dissolved the parliament on Friday (May 10) and has taken some of its tasks upon himself, reported the country’s state media. The move comes weeks after the tiny nation along the Persian Gulf held its elections. What did the emir say? In a televised speech on Friday, the emir said he has also suspended several articles of the constitution and that the suspension may remain for a “period of no more than four years,” without elaborating. Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 83, and the royal-appointed cabinet will assume some powers of the 50-member National Assembly, he said. Also Read | Gaza war: Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated international law, says Washington “The unhealthy atmosphere experienced by Kuwait in previous years has encouraged the spread of corruption to reach most state facilities, and unfortunately it reached the security and economic institutions,” said the ruler, adding that “it has even affected the justice system”. “We have faced difficulties and obstacles that cannot be tolerated,” said the Emir. About the elections last month Last month’s elections were the first to be held under Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah who came to power last December after the death of his half-brother and predecessor, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. The country, which is home to 4.2 million people and is also one of the wealthiest in the world on a per capita basis, is typically seen as one of the more democratic Gulf monarchies as elected officials also hold some real power. However, Kuwait has reportedly witnessed a rise in domestic political turmoil as the assembly and the appointed government have been in a deadlock for decades which has led to cabinet reshuffles and dissolutions of parliament. This deadlock has also reportedly prevented the enactment of basic reforms in the country. Also Read | 'Inject a little bleach': Biden roasts Trump's COVID cure at election fundraiser The elections in April were the fourth to be held in as many years, again after the emir dissolved parliament at short notice. The newly formed parliament was to meet for the first time on Monday (May 13), but several politicians had refused to participate in the government. “Kuwait has been through some hard times lately...which leaves no room for hesitation or delay in making the difficult decision to save the country and secure its highest interests,” said the Emir. Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah added that he would “never allow the misuse of democracy to destroy the state, because of the interests of the people of Kuwait, which are above all.” (With inputs from agencies)

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The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections witnessed a decline in voter turnout compared to 2019. Across 93 constituencies spanning 11 states and Union Territories, the voter turnout in phase 3 stood at 64.4 percent. This is a 2.9 percentage point decrease from the previous general election.

States such as Gujarat, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, participated in this phase on Tuesday (May 7).&nbsp;This is a continuation of the trend seen in the initial phases where too the turnout was low. However, the final turnout figures may see adjustments.&nbsp;

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In comparison to 2019, the first phase witnessed a 4 percentage point decrease in turnout, while the second phase saw a decline of about 3 percentage points. Second phase turnout was 66.71 per cent, a decline of about 3 percentage points from the last general elections.

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Assam recorded the highest turnout at 81.61 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh marked the lowest at 57.34 per cent, a decrease from the 2019 figures. Key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, exercised their franchise in Gujarat.

According to the Election commission of India, the voter turnout in various other states are - Bihar - 58.18 per cent, Madhya Pradesh - 66.05 per cent, Maharashtra - 61.44 per cent, Chhattisgarh - 71.06 per cent, Goa - 75.20 per cent, Gujarat - 58.98 per cent, Karnataka -70.41 per cent, and West Bengal - 75.79 per cent.&nbsp;

In this phase of the elections, there were 1,331 candidates vying for seats. Approximately 120 of these candidates were women. Across 185,000 polling stations, a total of 17.24 crore (nearly 172.4 millions) voters were eligible to exercise their franchise.

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Following this phase, polling concluded in a significant portion of the parliamentary seats, with the BJP securing the Surat seat uncontested. The third phase primarily covered BJP strongholds, with the party clinching a substantial number of seats in the previous election.

(With inputs from agencies)

The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections witnessed a decline in voter turnout compared to 2019. Across 93 constituencies spanning 11 states and Union Territories, the voter turnout in phase 3 stood at 64.

The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections witnessed a decline in voter turnout compared to 2019. Across 93 constituencies spanning 11 states and Union Territories, the voter turnout in phase 3 stood at 64.4 percent. This is a 2.9 percentage point decrease from the previous general election. States such as Gujarat, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, along with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, participated in this phase on Tuesday (May 7). This is a continuation of the trend seen in the initial phases where too the turnout was low. However, the final turnout figures may see adjustments. Also Read | CBI arrests four, including Russian defence ministry employee, for pushing Indians into Ukraine war In comparison to 2019, the first phase witnessed a 4 percentage point decrease in turnout, while the second phase saw a decline of about 3 percentage points. Second phase turnout was 66.71 per cent, a decline of about 3 percentage points from the last general elections. Also Read | IPL 2024: Fans detained at Delhi vs Rajasthan match for shouting slogans in support of Delhi CM Assam recorded the highest turnout at 81.61 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh marked the lowest at 57.34 per cent, a decrease from the 2019 figures. Key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, exercised their franchise in Gujarat. According to the Election commission of India, the voter turnout in various other states are - Bihar - 58.18 per cent, Madhya Pradesh - 66.05 per cent, Maharashtra - 61.44 per cent, Chhattisgarh - 71.06 per cent, Goa - 75.20 per cent, Gujarat - 58.98 per cent, Karnataka -70.41 per cent, and West Bengal - 75.79 per cent. In this phase of the elections, there were 1,331 candidates vying for seats. Approximately 120 of these candidates were women. Across 185,000 polling stations, a total of 17.24 crore (nearly 172.4 millions) voters were eligible to exercise their franchise. Watch | India General Elections 2024: Election campaign rallies sweep Kashmir`s former no-go zones × Following this phase, polling concluded in a significant portion of the parliamentary seats, with the BJP securing the Surat seat uncontested. The third phase primarily covered BJP strongholds, with the party clinching a substantial number of seats in the previous election. (With inputs from agencies)

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The third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which was held in 93 constituencies on Tuesday (May 7), witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 60.97 per cent, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India.&nbsp;

The northeastern state of&nbsp;Assam&nbsp;recorded the maximum voter turnout of&nbsp;75.01 per cent,&nbsp;whereas, Maharashtra recorded the lowest which was at 53.95 per cent.

Voting percentages for other states that went to polls on May 7:

- West Bengal at 73.93 per cent 
- Bihar at 56.55 per cent 
- Chhattisgarh at 66.94 per cent 
- Goa at 74.00 per cent 
- Gujarat at 56.21 per cent 
- Karnataka at 66.80 per cent 
- Madhya Pradesh at 62.79 per cent 
- Uttar Pradesh at 57.04 per cent

Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu saw a voter turnout of 65.23&nbsp;per cent, according to the latest data.

Leaders from several political parties have urged the citizens of India to exercise their right to vote and participate in the polls in large numbers.

Over 1300 candidates, including around 120 women, were in the fray in this phase of polls. A total of 17.24 crore voters were eligible to cast their votes in the third phase at around 1.85 lakh polling stations.

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<h2>PM Modi casts vote</h2>

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. He was welcomed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he arrived at the polling booth.

The prominent names in Tuesday's poll battle are Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Madhya Pradesh chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav, and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, among others.

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In the year 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered victory in 72 out of 93 constituencies that went into polls today.

The Lok Sabha polls in India are being held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. The results of the elections will be announced on June 4.

(With inputs from agencies)

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which was held in 93 constituencies on Tuesday (May 7), witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 60.97 per cent, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India.

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which was held in 93 constituencies on Tuesday (May 7), witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 60.97 per cent, as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. The northeastern state of Assam recorded the maximum voter turnout of 75.01 per cent, whereas, Maharashtra recorded the lowest which was at 53.95 per cent. Voting percentages for other states that went to polls on May 7: - West Bengal at 73.93 per cent - Bihar at 56.55 per cent - Chhattisgarh at 66.94 per cent - Goa at 74.00 per cent - Gujarat at 56.21 per cent - Karnataka at 66.80 per cent - Madhya Pradesh at 62.79 per cent - Uttar Pradesh at 57.04 per cent Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu saw a voter turnout of 65.23 per cent, according to the latest data. Leaders from several political parties have urged the citizens of India to exercise their right to vote and participate in the polls in large numbers. Over 1300 candidates, including around 120 women, were in the fray in this phase of polls. A total of 17.24 crore voters were eligible to cast their votes in the third phase at around 1.85 lakh polling stations. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi casts his vote, equates voting to 'daan' PM Modi casts vote Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. He was welcomed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he arrived at the polling booth. The prominent names in Tuesday's poll battle are Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Madhya Pradesh chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav, and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, among others. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/i057pygTkJ — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2024 × In the year 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered victory in 72 out of 93 constituencies that went into polls today. The Lok Sabha polls in India are being held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. The results of the elections will be announced on June 4. (With inputs from agencies)

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