Days after protests erupted in Indonesia over an amendment in the country's election law the parliament allowed the election body to accept the demands of the protesters. WION tells you more in this report.

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PM Modi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. PM Modi is seeking a third term from the constituency. Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh and last phase of the elections on June 1.

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Polling began in the fourth phase of the general elections in India. Today's polling will be held for 96 seats in 9 states and one Union Territory. 177 million people will be eligible to cast their ballots.

India general elections 2024: 96 constituencies go to polls in phase 4

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3 Voting</strong>: The voting across 94 Lok Sabha constituencies in 10 states and 2 Union Territories is set to begin on Tuesday, May 7 during the third phase of India's seven-phase General Elections. These are some of the key contests that are being watched out across India with keen interest.</p>

<h2><strong>Baramati Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Baramati in Maharashtra is among the 11 constituencies in Maharashtra that are going to polls in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on May 7. The three-time MP and Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule is taking on Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who split the National Congress Party (NCP) to join the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance last year.</p>

<h2><strong>Badaun Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Aditya Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's cousin and the son of his once estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav, is looking to make his Lok Sabha debut from Badaun, a seat which has traditionally been an SP stronghold.</p>

<p>Aditya is up against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Durvijay Sakya.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Union Minister of Home Affairs and top BJP leader Amit Shah is contesting from Gujarat's Gandhinagar, a seat previously represented by BJP patriarch Lal Krishna Advani. He is up against the Congress party's Sonalben Patel.</p>

<h2><strong>Firozabad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Akshay Yadav, another Akhilesh Yadav cousin, is contesting from Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency on Samajwadi Party ticket. He is up against the BJP's Vishwadeep Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Chowdhary Basheer.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mainpuri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Akhilesh Yadav's wife and serving Member of Parliament from Mainpuri, Dimple Yadav, is contesting against BJP's Jaiveer Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Shiv Prasad Yadav.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dharwad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Senior BJP leader and Union minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, Pralhad Joshi, is up against Vinod Asooti of the Congress party from Karnataka's Dharwad Lok Sabha seat.</p>

<h2><strong>Gulbarga Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Serving BJP MP Umesh Jadhav is seeking re-election from Gulbarga Lok Sabha seat. A constituency that had been a stronghold of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for decades, Gulbarga's Congress candidate for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is Radhakrishna Doddamani.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/battle-of-the-bastions-from-scindia-in-guna-to-baramatis-pawar-play-election-summer-faces-heat-of-turfs-718226">Battle of the Bastions: From Scindia power in Guna to Baramati’s Pawar play, poll summer faces heat of turfs</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Dhubri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>From Assam's Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, All India Union Democratic Front's Badruddin Ajmal is up against Congress party's Rakibul Hussain and Asom Gana Parishad's Zabed Islam.</p>

<h2><strong>Guna Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia is up against Congress party's Rao Yadavendra Singh Yadav from Guna. Formerly with the Congress till 2020, Scindia is expecting to resume his winning streak from Guna that began in 2002 but was broken&nbsp;in 2019 when Guna was won by the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Vidisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest</strong></h2>

<p>Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has returned to contest from the constituency he represented for four terms between 1991 and 2006. He is up against the Congress party's Pratap Bhanu Sharma.</p>


Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3 Voting: The voting across 94 Lok Sabha constituencies in 10 states and 2 Union Territories is set to begin on Tuesday, May 7 during the third phase of India's seven-phase General Elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3 Voting: The voting across 94 Lok Sabha constituencies in 10 states and 2 Union Territories is set to begin on Tuesday, May 7 during the third phase of India's seven-phase General Elections. These are some of the key contests that are being watched out across India with keen interest. Baramati Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Baramati in Maharashtra is among the 11 constituencies in Maharashtra that are going to polls in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on May 7. The three-time MP and Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule is taking on Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who split the National Congress Party (NCP) to join the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance last year. Badaun Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Aditya Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's cousin and the son of his once estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav, is looking to make his Lok Sabha debut from Badaun, a seat which has traditionally been an SP stronghold. Aditya is up against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's Durvijay Sakya. Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Union Minister of Home Affairs and top BJP leader Amit Shah is contesting from Gujarat's Gandhinagar, a seat previously represented by BJP patriarch Lal Krishna Advani. He is up against the Congress party's Sonalben Patel. Firozabad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Akshay Yadav, another Akhilesh Yadav cousin, is contesting from Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency on Samajwadi Party ticket. He is up against the BJP's Vishwadeep Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Chowdhary Basheer. Mainpuri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Akhilesh Yadav's wife and serving Member of Parliament from Mainpuri, Dimple Yadav, is contesting against BJP's Jaiveer Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Shiv Prasad Yadav. Dharwad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Senior BJP leader and Union minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, Pralhad Joshi, is up against Vinod Asooti of the Congress party from Karnataka's Dharwad Lok Sabha seat. Gulbarga Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Serving BJP MP Umesh Jadhav is seeking re-election from Gulbarga Lok Sabha seat. A constituency that had been a stronghold of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for decades, Gulbarga's Congress candidate for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is Radhakrishna Doddamani. Also read | Battle of the Bastions: From Scindia power in Guna to Baramati’s Pawar play, poll summer faces heat of turfs Dhubri Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest From Assam's Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, All India Union Democratic Front's Badruddin Ajmal is up against Congress party's Rakibul Hussain and Asom Gana Parishad's Zabed Islam. Guna Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia is up against Congress party's Rao Yadavendra Singh Yadav from Guna. Formerly with the Congress till 2020, Scindia is expecting to resume his winning streak from Guna that began in 2002 but was broken in 2019 when Guna was won by the BJP. Vidisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidates and Contest Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has returned to contest from the constituency he represented for four terms between 1991 and 2006. He is up against the Congress party's Pratap Bhanu Sharma.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Top leaders and their key contests take centrestage

Congress fielded Rahul Gandhi from UP's Raebareli, earlier represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi. In Amethi, the party has fielded Kishori Lal Sharma. The party announced its decision just hours ahead of the deadline of filing nomination.

India elections 2024: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli & Kishori Lal from Amethi

Suspense over the Congress candidates for UP's Amethi and Raebareli seats continues. Amethi and Raebareli will go to the polls in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on May 20. Congress is yet to announce the names of the candidates for these constituencies. The last day for filing nominations for the seats in the fifth phase is May 3.

India elections 2024: Who will be Congress candidates from Amethi & Raebareli?

India began voting in the second phase of the world's biggest election. Second phase polling will be held for 88 of the total 543 seats in the lower house of parliament.Today's polling will be spread across 13 states & union territories.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting across 13 states and UTs

India began voting for general elections on April 19. Voters turned out at various polling stations across the country to cast their votes. 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories are voting in the first phase.

India goes to polls as PM Modi seeks historic third term

The results of the Croatia elections results is out the ruling party has secured a mandate to remain in power. However, this time the Croatian Democratic Union secured a win on fewer seats Paving the way for talks to form a coalition government.

Croatia elections 2024: The incumbent retains power as the ruling party secures mandate

<p>The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling.</p>

<p>The four states will participate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will occur across seven phases. The counting and results of the state Assembly elections 2024 will coincide with those of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on June 4.</p>

<h2><strong>Assembly Elections 2024: Dates, phases, and voting specifics</strong></h2>

<p>CEC Rajiv Kumar disclosed the specifics of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The Assembly Elections will kick off with the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim casting their votes in&nbsp;the initial phase on April 19.</p>

<p>In both states, the deadline for filing nominations is March 27, with March 28 designated for nomination scrutiny. The last opportunity for withdrawal of candidature in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is March 30. Polling is slated for April 19, with results expected on June 4.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-election-2024-date-announced-check-full-schedule-voting-and-result-of-india-general-elections-700677">Also read |&nbsp;Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here</a></p>

<p>Andhra Pradesh's 175 Assembly constituencies will participate in the fourth phase of the 2024 general elections. The nomination filing deadline in Andhra Pradesh is April 25, with nomination scrutiny scheduled for April 26. The final date for withdrawal of candidature is April 29, and voters in Andhra Pradesh will cast their votes on May 13.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Lok Sabha Elections: Chief Election Commissioner warns against spread of fake news</strong></p>

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<p>In Odisha, the state Assembly elections will occur in four phases, commencing on May 13, followed by May 20, May 25, and concluding on June 1. For the initial phase, nominations can be submitted until April 25, with a deadline for withdrawal of candidature set for April 29. In the second phase, the nomination filing dates are May 3 and May 6, while for the third phase, they are May 6 and May 9. For the final phase, candidates can file nominations until May 14, with the withdrawal deadline of&nbsp;May 17.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the dates for the elections to the state assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, in addition to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Voting for the state assemblies will also commence on April 19, with Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim scheduled for the first phase of polling. The four states will participate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will occur across seven phases. The counting and results of the state Assembly elections 2024 will coincide with those of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on June 4. Assembly Elections 2024: Dates, phases, and voting specifics CEC Rajiv Kumar disclosed the specifics of the Assembly Elections 2024 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The Assembly Elections will kick off with the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim casting their votes in the initial phase on April 19. In both states, the deadline for filing nominations is March 27, with March 28 designated for nomination scrutiny. The last opportunity for withdrawal of candidature in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim is March 30. Polling is slated for April 19, with results expected on June 4. Also read | Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voting from April 19 in seven phases: Check full schedule here Andhra Pradesh's 175 Assembly constituencies will participate in the fourth phase of the 2024 general elections. The nomination filing deadline in Andhra Pradesh is April 25, with nomination scrutiny scheduled for April 26. The final date for withdrawal of candidature is April 29, and voters in Andhra Pradesh will cast their votes on May 13. Also watch | India Lok Sabha Elections: Chief Election Commissioner warns against spread of fake news In Odisha, the state Assembly elections will occur in four phases, commencing on May 13, followed by May 20, May 25, and concluding on June 1. For the initial phase, nominations can be submitted until April 25, with a deadline for withdrawal of candidature set for April 29. In the second phase, the nomination filing dates are May 3 and May 6, while for the third phase, they are May 6 and May 9. For the final phase, candidates can file nominations until May 14, with the withdrawal deadline of May 17. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim set for polls starting Apr 19

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CAA rules notified: Protests erupt in some Indian states against CAA

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third address to the parliament in less than a week, dubbed his second term in power as 'gamechanger' for the world's fifth largest economy which was world's 11th biggest when he was first elected to power in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Lok Sabha, Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi said, "These five years were about reform, perform and transform in the country. It is very rare that both reform and perform take place and we can see transformation right in front of our eyes...The country is experiencing this through the 17th Lok Sabha and I firmly believe that the country will continue to bless the 17th Lok Sabha."</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the past five years of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government were about "reform, perform and transform" in the country. Modi, who represents the holy town of Varanasi in the Lok Sabha, said that&nbsp;it is rare that transformation due to these measures could also be experienced in the same period.</p>

<p>Addressing the 17 Lok Sabha on the last day of its last session, PM Modi also lauded the role of Speaker Om Birla in running the House&nbsp;since he&nbsp;succeeded Sumitra Mahajan in 2019 as the chairperson of the lower house of Indian parliament.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PM Modi's Parliament speech: 'India will become third largest economy, this is Modi's guarantee'</strong></p>

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<p>"In five years of the 17th Lok Sabha, several important decisions have been taken and facing several challenges everyone according to their capability tried to give right direction to the country," Modi said.</p>

<p>"In a way, it is a day to rededicate ourselves to the country after five years of ideological journey and time devoted to the service of the country," he added.</p>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister said that 17th Lok Sabha had 97 per cent productivity.</p>

<p>The budget session of Indian Parliament began on January 31 and was extended by a day till February 10.</p>

<p>This is also the last session of Indian parliament before the general elections in the spring later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third address to the parliament in less than a week, dubbed his second term in power as 'gamechanger' for the world's fifth largest economy which was world's 11th biggest when he was first elected to power in 2014.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third address to the parliament in less than a week, dubbed his second term in power as 'gamechanger' for the world's fifth largest economy which was world's 11th biggest when he was first elected to power in 2014. In Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "These five years were about reform, perform and transform in the country. It is very rare that both reform and perform take place and we can see transformation right in front of our eyes...The country is experiencing this through the 17th Lok Sabha and I firmly believe that the country will continue to bless the 17th Lok Sabha." Also read | I pray that you keep 40 seats with you: Indian PM Modi’s jibe at Congress Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the past five years of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government were about "reform, perform and transform" in the country. Modi, who represents the holy town of Varanasi in the Lok Sabha, said that it is rare that transformation due to these measures could also be experienced in the same period. Addressing the 17 Lok Sabha on the last day of its last session, PM Modi also lauded the role of Speaker Om Birla in running the House since he succeeded Sumitra Mahajan in 2019 as the chairperson of the lower house of Indian parliament. Also watch | PM Modi's Parliament speech: 'India will become third largest economy, this is Modi's guarantee' × "In five years of the 17th Lok Sabha, several important decisions have been taken and facing several challenges everyone according to their capability tried to give right direction to the country," Modi said. "In a way, it is a day to rededicate ourselves to the country after five years of ideological journey and time devoted to the service of the country," he added. The Indian Prime Minister said that 17th Lok Sabha had 97 per cent productivity. The budget session of Indian Parliament began on January 31 and was extended by a day till February 10. This is also the last session of Indian parliament before the general elections in the spring later this year. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi dubs his second term in power as ‘gamechanger’ for the country, economy

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Indian Elections 2024: How will Modi X factor play out?

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement on Saturday that the INDIA alliance would meet in “10 to 15 days” to make decisions about key posts has not gone down well with the JD(U) that has been pushing to get its party chief and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appointed the bloc’s convener.

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Ahead of the 2024 General elections in India, the unity efforts of the opposition I.N.D.I.A. Alliance seem to be already coming under strain. The challenges became evident at a recent meeting of the bloc in New Delhi, when the Chief Minister of the state of Bihar Nitish Kumar lost his cool with DMK leader T.R. Baalu who asked for an English translation of his Hindi speech.

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<p>As the global vehicle moves into 2024, the rearview mirror&nbsp;shows the trail of the year 2023. There was a '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/to-coup-or-not-coup-pakistan-armys-options-after-imran-khans-mini-intifada-592986">mini intifada</a>' near the Pakistani capital; Putin's grip of power was shaken aback by Yevgeny Prigozhin's insurrection; the Israel-Hamas war shook the semblance of stability&nbsp;in West Asia that came after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-restore-ties-as-china-brokered-deal-outfoxes-west-570766">Tehran-Riyadh's resumed ties</a>; war in Ukraine, which continued to rage; Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive against Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory.</p>

<p>I could go on but let me not.</p>

<p>Looking ahead to the 366-day-long road of 2024, the year will keep journalists up and running and national security nerds up at night. There are elections in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the European Union, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, and&nbsp;yeah, I almost forgot, the United States as well. (Trump! Trump!)</p>

<p>But it's an election year for almost the entire Indian subcontinent.</p>

<p>In the last edition of The Capitals of 2023, here's a look at that upcoming sequence of events that hold significance for corridors of power across the length and breadth of South Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Dhaka, Bangladesh</h2>

<p>Bangladesh's largest opposition party has boycotted the January 7 elections, expressing concerns about alleged vote rigging. This has&nbsp;potentially paved the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling&nbsp;Awami League party's fourth consecutive term.</p>

<h2><strong>Thimpu, Bhutan</strong></h2>

<p>In a surprising turn of events, Bhutan's ruling party faced defeat in the November first-round vote, setting the stage for a runoff on January 9. Unlike its South Asian counterparts.</p>

<h2><strong>Islamabad, Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>The unprecedented crackdown on imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has pushed the scale in the favour of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party as elections approach on February 8.</p>

<h2><strong>New Delhi, India</strong></h2>

<p>India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to win a third straight term in the April elections, leveraging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and a fragmented opposition. Unlike Islamabad and Dhaka, Modi's potential third term is expected to keep a semblance of stability in&nbsp;Delhi's significant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-capitals-in-2023-the-year-when-new-delhi-proved-sceptics-wrong-673185">foreign policy postures</a>&nbsp;in 2024 as well.</p>

<p>Other postures of consequence in the year ahead:</p>

<h2><strong>South Asia's connectivity projects</strong></h2>

<p>Despite being known as one of the world's least connected regions, South Asia is set to make strides in connectivity in 2024. Bhutan reveals plans for a cross-border rail project with India, while Bangladesh, India, and Nepal collaborate on an electricity-sharing initiative. A transnational transport project, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, gains traction, signaling a potential turning point for the region.</p>

<p>The success of these connectivity initiatives depends on factors such as security concerns, financing, and bureaucratic delays. Terrorism risks in Afghanistan and Pakistan raise caution, and continued conflict in the Gaza Strip could impact India's plans in West Asia. The ambitious India-Bhutan railroad plan faces the challenge of securing necessary financing and overcoming bureaucratic obstacles.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi's competitive test against Beijing&nbsp;to ace Global South exam&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As India concludes its G20 presidency, it faces a new chapter in global outreach without the leadership platform. Diplomatic challenges with Western countries, arising from allegations of extrajudicial killings in 2023, may shape India's interactions with Global South countries. Beijing's influence looms large, challenging Delhi's claim to be a bridge to the global south.</p>

<h2><strong>The Moscow factor</strong></h2>

<p>Russia has emerged as a significant player in South Asia in 2024, by simultaneously deepening ties with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. As Moscow seeks to counter Washington's increased&nbsp;engagement in the region, its influence in Nepal and potential attention to Afghanistan could reshape the regional power balance.</p>

<p>That's all for The Capitals next year. See you in 2024.&nbsp;</p>


As the global vehicle moves into 2024, the rearview mirror shows the trail of the year 2023. There was a 'mini intifada' near the Pakistani capital; Putin's grip of power was shaken aback by Yevgeny Prigozhin's insurrection; the Israel-Hamas war shook the semblance of stability in West Asia that came after Tehran-Riyadh's resumed ties; war in Ukraine, which continued to rage; Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive against Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory.

As the global vehicle moves into 2024, the rearview mirror shows the trail of the year 2023. There was a 'mini intifada' near the Pakistani capital; Putin's grip of power was shaken aback by Yevgeny Prigozhin's insurrection; the Israel-Hamas war shook the semblance of stability in West Asia that came after Tehran-Riyadh's resumed ties; war in Ukraine, which continued to rage; Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive against Armenia over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory. I could go on but let me not. Looking ahead to the 366-day-long road of 2024, the year will keep journalists up and running and national security nerds up at night. There are elections in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the European Union, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, and yeah, I almost forgot, the United States as well. (Trump! Trump!) But it's an election year for almost the entire Indian subcontinent. In the last edition of The Capitals of 2023, here's a look at that upcoming sequence of events that hold significance for corridors of power across the length and breadth of South Asia. Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh's largest opposition party has boycotted the January 7 elections, expressing concerns about alleged vote rigging. This has potentially paved the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League party's fourth consecutive term. Thimpu, Bhutan In a surprising turn of events, Bhutan's ruling party faced defeat in the November first-round vote, setting the stage for a runoff on January 9. Unlike its South Asian counterparts. Islamabad, Pakistan The unprecedented crackdown on imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has pushed the scale in the favour of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party as elections approach on February 8. New Delhi, India India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to win a third straight term in the April elections, leveraging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and a fragmented opposition. Unlike Islamabad and Dhaka, Modi's potential third term is expected to keep a semblance of stability in Delhi's significant foreign policy postures in 2024 as well. Other postures of consequence in the year ahead: South Asia's connectivity projects Despite being known as one of the world's least connected regions, South Asia is set to make strides in connectivity in 2024. Bhutan reveals plans for a cross-border rail project with India, while Bangladesh, India, and Nepal collaborate on an electricity-sharing initiative. A transnational transport project, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, gains traction, signaling a potential turning point for the region. The success of these connectivity initiatives depends on factors such as security concerns, financing, and bureaucratic delays. Terrorism risks in Afghanistan and Pakistan raise caution, and continued conflict in the Gaza Strip could impact India's plans in West Asia. The ambitious India-Bhutan railroad plan faces the challenge of securing necessary financing and overcoming bureaucratic obstacles. Delhi's competitive test against Beijing to ace Global South exam As India concludes its G20 presidency, it faces a new chapter in global outreach without the leadership platform. Diplomatic challenges with Western countries, arising from allegations of extrajudicial killings in 2023, may shape India's interactions with Global South countries. Beijing's influence looms large, challenging Delhi's claim to be a bridge to the global south. The Moscow factor Russia has emerged as a significant player in South Asia in 2024, by simultaneously deepening ties with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. As Moscow seeks to counter Washington's increased engagement in the region, its influence in Nepal and potential attention to Afghanistan could reshape the regional power balance. That's all for The Capitals next year. See you in 2024.

Elections for stability or turbulence? What 2024 will bring for capitals of Indian subcontinent

Ratings agency Fitch believes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition will likely win the 2024 polls slated between April and May. The ratings agency said the likelihood of PM Modi returning to power will also help the country maintain policy continuity which could favour investors. Indian stocks rallied in the recent sessions following election results to key states in the country.

Fitch ratings agency predicts India's 2024 election outcome

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni on Sunday said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will definitely be implemented in the upcoming months adding that the legislative committee of Rajya Sabha has set the deadline to frame rules by March 30 in 2024.

CAA rules will be framed by March 2024 confirms Union minister

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