The Kashmir Valley is witnessing a change, for the first time in the last three decades, as election campaign rallies are being held in areas which were once considered volatile and no-go zones. A regional political party held an election campaign at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of Downtown. The same area was once famous for stone pelting and election boycotts.

From Srinagar's Jamia Masjid to Lal Chowk's Ghanta Ghar, election campaign rallies are being held in every nook and corner of the Kashmir region. These are the same areas which used to be infamous for stone pelting and shutdowns. And with no election rallies around these areas, they also had minimal voter percentage&nbsp;too, but this time around, the situation seems to have taken a 180-degree turn. It seems that all previous voter turnout records would be broken by looking at the people's participation in the election rallies.

"The election atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley, the campaigning and people participation, and road shows are having a huge response. The atmosphere of normalcy across the region is an indicator that the poll percentage will be much higher than the poll percentage of the 2019 elections. The two phases that have happened in the Jammu region have also shown immense participation as they have also crossed the previous records. It's very likely that the poll percentage would be better this time. The two parliamentary seats that went to election were good. We have seen 50-60 per cent voting in North Kashmir, and we are expecting the same. Central Kashmir will cross the mark of 50 per cent for sure, and similarly south Kashmir will also see good voting as well. Rajouri, Poonch will also see a good response," said P K Pole, Chief Election Officer of Jammu and Kashmir.

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The chief of APNI Party Altaf Bukhari held a roadshow from Dastgeer Sahib’s shrine in Khanyar to the historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta in the downtown area of Srinagar on Monday. People and party workers attended this rally in huge numbers and it eventually culminated at the historic Jamia Masjid.

"People are very hopeful and are coming out of free will. They are hoping that it's the beginning of a new era in Jammu and Kashmir. If people were not supporting this change, would you have been able to come to Srinagar's downtown area to carry out a campaigning rally," said Altaf Bukhari, President, APNI Party.

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The political parties are also carrying out rallies in districts like Shopian, Pulwama, and Kulgam, which were once considered hotbeds of terror. 
 
The People's Democratic Party candidate from Srinagar constituency, Wahid Parra, also took out a political rally from South Kashmir's Pulwama district to Srinagar's famous Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk. He was accompanied by hundreds of his party workers, and the sloganeering by his party workers echoed across Lal Chowk's Ghanta Ghar area in Srinagar.

The Kashmir Valley is witnessing a change, for the first time in the last three decades, as election campaign rallies are being held in areas which were once considered volatile and no-go zones.

The Kashmir Valley is witnessing a change, for the first time in the last three decades, as election campaign rallies are being held in areas which were once considered volatile and no-go zones. A regional political party held an election campaign at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of Downtown. The same area was once famous for stone pelting and election boycotts. From Srinagar's Jamia Masjid to Lal Chowk's Ghanta Ghar, election campaign rallies are being held in every nook and corner of the Kashmir region. These are the same areas which used to be infamous for stone pelting and shutdowns. And with no election rallies around these areas, they also had minimal voter percentage too, but this time around, the situation seems to have taken a 180-degree turn. It seems that all previous voter turnout records would be broken by looking at the people's participation in the election rallies. "The election atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley, the campaigning and people participation, and road shows are having a huge response. The atmosphere of normalcy across the region is an indicator that the poll percentage will be much higher than the poll percentage of the 2019 elections. The two phases that have happened in the Jammu region have also shown immense participation as they have also crossed the previous records. It's very likely that the poll percentage would be better this time. The two parliamentary seats that went to election were good. We have seen 50-60 per cent voting in North Kashmir, and we are expecting the same. Central Kashmir will cross the mark of 50 per cent for sure, and similarly south Kashmir will also see good voting as well. Rajouri, Poonch will also see a good response," said P K Pole, Chief Election Officer of Jammu and Kashmir. Also read | India: Mustard fields become new tourist attraction in Kashmir Valley The chief of APNI Party Altaf Bukhari held a roadshow from Dastgeer Sahib’s shrine in Khanyar to the historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta in the downtown area of Srinagar on Monday. People and party workers attended this rally in huge numbers and it eventually culminated at the historic Jamia Masjid. "People are very hopeful and are coming out of free will. They are hoping that it's the beginning of a new era in Jammu and Kashmir. If people were not supporting this change, would you have been able to come to Srinagar's downtown area to carry out a campaigning rally," said Altaf Bukhari, President, APNI Party. Also read | Jammu & Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, seats, candidates, all you need to know The political parties are also carrying out rallies in districts like Shopian, Pulwama, and Kulgam, which were once considered hotbeds of terror. The People's Democratic Party candidate from Srinagar constituency, Wahid Parra, also took out a political rally from South Kashmir's Pulwama district to Srinagar's famous Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk. He was accompanied by hundreds of his party workers, and the sloganeering by his party workers echoed across Lal Chowk's Ghanta Ghar area in Srinagar.

Winds of change: Election campaign rallies sweep Kashmir's former no-go zones

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The Election Commission of India has declared the polls conducted at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in northeastern India as null and void and announced fresh elections in these stations on April 30. The polling at these stations will be conducted separately as no phase of voting is scheduled for April 30 elsewhere in the country. The third of seven-phase voting is scheduled to be held on May 7th.&nbsp;

"The Election Commission of India has, under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, directed that the poll taken on April 26, 2024 (Friday) in respect of 6 polling stations listed in the table below of 2- Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency to be void and appointed April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) as the date for taking fresh poll at the said polling stations with hours of poll from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM," an official statement said.

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Chief Electoral Officer, Pradeep Kumar Jha urged the voters of these polling stations to come out in large numbers to exercise their Right to Vote.

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Polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was earlier concluded in Manipur as 13 of the Assembly segments in the state's Outer Manipur constituency cast their votes in the second phase of polling on Friday (April 26).

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Previously, re-polling was held across 11 polling stations of the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on April 22 after multiple incidents of violence were reported during the first phase of polling on April 19.&nbsp;

The counting of votes and results will be declared on June 4.

The situation in Manipur is yet to normalise completely months after ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state.

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But in previous few weeks, the attempts to heal the ties between the two ethnic groups at conflict have raised hopes of the situation normalising soon in the state that is home to some of India's top Olympic athletes.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Election Commission of India has declared the polls conducted at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in northeastern India as null and void and announced fresh elections in these stations on April 30.

The Election Commission of India has declared the polls conducted at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in northeastern India as null and void and announced fresh elections in these stations on April 30. The polling at these stations will be conducted separately as no phase of voting is scheduled for April 30 elsewhere in the country. The third of seven-phase voting is scheduled to be held on May 7th. "The Election Commission of India has, under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, directed that the poll taken on April 26, 2024 (Friday) in respect of 6 polling stations listed in the table below of 2- Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency to be void and appointed April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) as the date for taking fresh poll at the said polling stations with hours of poll from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM," an official statement said. Also watch | India Elections 2024: The mother of all elections × Chief Electoral Officer, Pradeep Kumar Jha urged the voters of these polling stations to come out in large numbers to exercise their Right to Vote. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shots fired near polling booth in Manipur, three injured Polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was earlier concluded in Manipur as 13 of the Assembly segments in the state's Outer Manipur constituency cast their votes in the second phase of polling on Friday (April 26). Also read | India: Election Commission announces repolling at 11 Manipur polling stations Previously, re-polling was held across 11 polling stations of the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on April 22 after multiple incidents of violence were reported during the first phase of polling on April 19. The counting of votes and results will be declared on June 4. The situation in Manipur is yet to normalise completely months after ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state. #WATCH | Manipur: 37 girl students from Kuki, Meitei and Naga communities study under one roof and attend coaching classes for NEET, at Assam Rifles Centre of Educational Excellence in Ukhrul pic.twitter.com/yap8tF38DY — ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2024 × But in previous few weeks, the attempts to heal the ties between the two ethnic groups at conflict have raised hopes of the situation normalising soon in the state that is home to some of India's top Olympic athletes. (With inputs from agencies)

Manipur: Election commission orders fresh voting across six polling stations

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Bru migrants who have resettled in Tripura voted for&nbsp;the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern state for the first time since their permanent resettlement, which occurred as a result of a four-party agreement involving the central government, and the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram, back in 2020.&nbsp;

The refugees fled from violence in Mizoram 27 years ago. They had previously taken part in the 2023 Assembly elections in Tripura. In the preceding three Lok Sabha elections (2009, 2014, and 2019), the Bru migrants voted as constituents of Mizoram.

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Laldingliana, the general secretary of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Coordination Committee (MBDPCC), stated that the majority of Bru people&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-policeman-on-election-duty-kills-himself-with-service-rifle-715318">cast their votes</a> peacefully since the morning. They voted at their closest polling stations across various locations, including a newly established booth at Laungang in the South district, where Bru migrants were resettled as part of the agreement.

Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) general secretary Bruno Msha said, “We are casting our votes for the Lok Sabha polls in Tripura for the first time. We took part in three other Lok Sabha elections while we stayed in Tripura before but we never cast votes in any of those elections in Tripura”.

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<h2>Bru migrants' voting and resettlement</h2>

In previous <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-ec-books-bjps-tejasvi-surya-for-soliciting-votes-in-name-of-religion-715349">Lok Sabha polls</a>, Bru migrants voted at transit camp facilitation centres&nbsp;in 2009 and 2014, and special polling centres&nbsp;in Mizoram's Mamit district during 2019.

Around 32,000 Bru, also known as Reang, fled Mizoram following ethnic clashes in 1997, seeking refuge in Tripura.

After two decades, a quadripartite agreement was signed on July 3, 2018, aiming to repatriate 5,407 Bru families, totalling 32,876 people, from temporary camps in Tripura to Mizoram.&nbsp;

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Initially housed in six relief camps in North Tripura, a renewed agreement in 2020 proposed permanent resettlement in Tripura. The agreement also promised inclusion in Tripura's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-bengaluru-doctor-performs-cpr-on-woman-in-cardiac-arrest-at-polling-booth-saves-her-715275">electoral rolls</a>, marking significant steps toward resolving the long-standing displacement issue and facilitating their integration.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Bru migrants who have resettled in Tripura voted for the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern state for the first time since their permanent resettlement, which occurred as a result of a four-party agreement involving the central government, and the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram, back in 2020.

Bru migrants who have resettled in Tripura voted for the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern state for the first time since their permanent resettlement, which occurred as a result of a four-party agreement involving the central government, and the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram, back in 2020. The refugees fled from violence in Mizoram 27 years ago. They had previously taken part in the 2023 Assembly elections in Tripura. In the preceding three Lok Sabha elections (2009, 2014, and 2019), the Bru migrants voted as constituents of Mizoram. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Heatwave warning issued in many states going to polls in second phase Laldingliana, the general secretary of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Coordination Committee (MBDPCC), stated that the majority of Bru people cast their votes peacefully since the morning. They voted at their closest polling stations across various locations, including a newly established booth at Laungang in the South district, where Bru migrants were resettled as part of the agreement. Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) general secretary Bruno Msha said, “We are casting our votes for the Lok Sabha polls in Tripura for the first time. We took part in three other Lok Sabha elections while we stayed in Tripura before but we never cast votes in any of those elections in Tripura”. Also read | Rajasthan Groom reaches polling station with 'Baraat' to cast vote Bru migrants' voting and resettlement In previous Lok Sabha polls, Bru migrants voted at transit camp facilitation centres in 2009 and 2014, and special polling centres in Mizoram's Mamit district during 2019. Around 32,000 Bru, also known as Reang, fled Mizoram following ethnic clashes in 1997, seeking refuge in Tripura. After two decades, a quadripartite agreement was signed on July 3, 2018, aiming to repatriate 5,407 Bru families, totalling 32,876 people, from temporary camps in Tripura to Mizoram. Also watch | India General Elections 2024: Google doodle marks India poll's second phase Initially housed in six relief camps in North Tripura, a renewed agreement in 2020 proposed permanent resettlement in Tripura. The agreement also promised inclusion in Tripura's electoral rolls, marking significant steps toward resolving the long-standing displacement issue and facilitating their integration. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, Bru migrants vote in Tripura's Lok Sabha polls after resettlement

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IT industry tycoon N R Narayana Murthy, alongside his wife and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, as well as&nbsp;cricket icon Rahul Dravid were among the initial voters on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Murthy and his wife encouraged citizens, particularly the younger generation, to actively participate in the ongoing voting process.

"We get this right to vote once every five years. We have to exercise this right responsibly with a lot of thinking. No one should let go of this opportunity," Narayana Murthy told reporters.

Sudha Murty mentioned that despite not feeling well, the 77-year-old Infosys founder still made the effort to come and vote.

"Narayana Murthy was unwell and he was in the hospital. We got him discharged, and after voting, we are taking him home," she said.

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She mentioned that even though she had plans to travel, she made sure to vote before leaving.

"Matadana Shreshta Daana (voting is noble). Rather than sitting and talking, come out, vote, and express your opinion. More and more people should come out and vote," she said.

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After casting her vote at a polling station in Jayanagar, she talked to reporters and urged young people to go out and vote.

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"Senior citizens like me will be standing in the queue. Youth should also come out and vote."

She asked the people of Bengaluru, where voting turnout is typically low, to come out and vote in big groups.

"Educated people usually come out in less numbers to vote. As informed voters, you have to exercise your right."

Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, said that this is a chance for everyone to join in and help advance democracy.

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"Good arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of elections...please come out and vote in large numbers. There should be a record turnout in Bengaluru this time. Youths should come out and vote, especially first time voters," he said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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IT industry tycoon N R Narayana Murthy, alongside his wife and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, as well as cricket icon Rahul Dravid were among the initial voters on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.

IT industry tycoon N R Narayana Murthy, alongside his wife and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, as well as cricket icon Rahul Dravid were among the initial voters on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Murthy and his wife encouraged citizens, particularly the younger generation, to actively participate in the ongoing voting process. "We get this right to vote once every five years. We have to exercise this right responsibly with a lot of thinking. No one should let go of this opportunity," Narayana Murthy told reporters. Sudha Murty mentioned that despite not feeling well, the 77-year-old Infosys founder still made the effort to come and vote. "Narayana Murthy was unwell and he was in the hospital. We got him discharged, and after voting, we are taking him home," she said. Also read | Battle of the Bastions: 'People of Bengaluru South are nationalists. They will back Narendra Modi' She mentioned that even though she had plans to travel, she made sure to vote before leaving. "Matadana Shreshta Daana (voting is noble). Rather than sitting and talking, come out, vote, and express your opinion. More and more people should come out and vote," she said. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Karnataka: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy casts his vote at BES polling station in Bengaluru. Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Pv81ktRzte — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024 × After casting her vote at a polling station in Jayanagar, she talked to reporters and urged young people to go out and vote. Also watch | Infosys co-founder Narayan Murty gifts shares to 4-month-old grandchild "Senior citizens like me will be standing in the queue. Youth should also come out and vote." She asked the people of Bengaluru, where voting turnout is typically low, to come out and vote in big groups. "Educated people usually come out in less numbers to vote. As informed voters, you have to exercise your right." Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, said that this is a chance for everyone to join in and help advance democracy. Also read | India votes in second of seven-phase elections as PM Modi seeks third term "Good arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of elections...please come out and vote in large numbers. There should be a record turnout in Bengaluru this time. Youths should come out and vote, especially first time voters," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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As the voters in the world’s largest democracy headed to the polls, six districts in the Indian state of Nagaland, on Friday (Apr 19) reported zero per cent voter turnout following the election boycott called by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Front (ENPO).&nbsp;

<h2>Nagaland Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1</h2>

Nagaland, which has only one Lok Sabha seat, wrapped up its voting in the first and only phase. However, polling personnel in six eastern districts of Nagaland waited for nine hours in booths, but none of the over 400,000 voters they were expecting showed up.&nbsp;

The polling started at 7:00 am (local time) hours after a ‘public emergency’ declared by the ENPO which demanded a separate administration of Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) with more financial autonomy.&nbsp;

The ENPO is the apex body of the seven tribal organisations in the eastern region. A report by PTI citing officials said there was no movement of people or vehicles on major streets in eastern Nagaland.&nbsp;

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Between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm (local time), the Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland Awa Loring said that the polling personnel were present in the 738 polling stations in the region.&nbsp;

The six districts in question have 400,632 out of the 13.2 million voters in the state.&nbsp;

Notably, a report by news agency PTI citing sources at the chief electoral officer’s office said the 20 MLAs of Nagaland also did not show up to vote in those nine hours.&nbsp;

<h2>No issue with the demand: CM</h2>

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Friday, said that the state government does not have a problem with the ENPO’s demand for FNT and has recommended an autonomous body so that the region gets sufficient economic packages.&nbsp;

Rio, speaking to reporters after casting his vote at his village in Touphema, said that he&nbsp;had accepted the draft working paper for FNT which was handed over to him in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The group has demanded&nbsp;separation after alleging that the successive governments did not bring about socio-economic development in the region.

<h2>‘Undue influence’</h2>

Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Vayasan R issued a show cause notice to the ENPO, on Thursday (Apr 18) night after it called for boycotting the vote.&nbsp;

Under sub-section (1) of Section 171C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), “Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offence of undue influence at an election.”

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However, the ENPO president Tsapikiu Sangtam on Friday claimed that it does not apply in this context, saying that the public notice aimed to “reduce the possibility of disturbances in the Eastern Nagaland region, which is under our jurisdiction, and the risk linked with gatherings of anti-social elements.”&nbsp;

“Given that the shutdown was a voluntary initiative by the people, there was no question of coercion or enforcement by the ENPO or any other authority,” it added.&nbsp;

The notice was issued on Thursday night hours before the election which imposed an indefinite total shutdown in the eastern part of the state.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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As the voters in the world’s largest democracy headed to the polls, six districts in the Indian state of Nagaland, on Friday (Apr 19) reported zero per cent voter turnout following the election boycott called by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Front (ENPO).

As the voters in the world’s largest democracy headed to the polls, six districts in the Indian state of Nagaland, on Friday (Apr 19) reported zero per cent voter turnout following the election boycott called by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Front (ENPO). Nagaland Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Nagaland, which has only one Lok Sabha seat, wrapped up its voting in the first and only phase. However, polling personnel in six eastern districts of Nagaland waited for nine hours in booths, but none of the over 400,000 voters they were expecting showed up. The polling started at 7:00 am (local time) hours after a ‘public emergency’ declared by the ENPO which demanded a separate administration of Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) with more financial autonomy. The ENPO is the apex body of the seven tribal organisations in the eastern region. A report by PTI citing officials said there was no movement of people or vehicles on major streets in eastern Nagaland. Also Read | Nagaland Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, schedule, phase, constituencies, candidates and all you need to know Between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm (local time), the Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland Awa Loring said that the polling personnel were present in the 738 polling stations in the region. The six districts in question have 400,632 out of the 13.2 million voters in the state. Notably, a report by news agency PTI citing sources at the chief electoral officer’s office said the 20 MLAs of Nagaland also did not show up to vote in those nine hours. No issue with the demand: CM Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on Friday, said that the state government does not have a problem with the ENPO’s demand for FNT and has recommended an autonomous body so that the region gets sufficient economic packages. Rio, speaking to reporters after casting his vote at his village in Touphema, said that he had accepted the draft working paper for FNT which was handed over to him in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The group has demanded separation after alleging that the successive governments did not bring about socio-economic development in the region. ‘Undue influence’ Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Vayasan R issued a show cause notice to the ENPO, on Thursday (Apr 18) night after it called for boycotting the vote. Under sub-section (1) of Section 171C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), “Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offence of undue influence at an election.” Also Read | Mizoram: Security personnel succumbs to cardiac arrest while on election duty However, the ENPO president Tsapikiu Sangtam on Friday claimed that it does not apply in this context, saying that the public notice aimed to “reduce the possibility of disturbances in the Eastern Nagaland region, which is under our jurisdiction, and the risk linked with gatherings of anti-social elements.” “Given that the shutdown was a voluntary initiative by the people, there was no question of coercion or enforcement by the ENPO or any other authority,” it added. The notice was issued on Thursday night hours before the election which imposed an indefinite total shutdown in the eastern part of the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Nagaland Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1: Nearly zero per cent voting recorded in six districts

The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held&nbsp;on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations&nbsp;dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral. The clip shows a 102-year-old woman exercising her voting rights in Tamil Nadu.

ANI shared a video of the woman with the&nbsp;caption that reads, “Lok Sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old woman walks to polling booth to cast her vote in Tamil Nadu”.

In the video, the woman is seen standing&nbsp;with a walking stick outside the polling booth. With the help of a man, she enters the booth and casts her vote.

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The video was uploaded a few hours ago and has already garnered over 49,000 views. Additionally, it has received nearly 5,100 likes and elicited a range of comments from viewers.

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“Salute to you, Amma,” wrote an Instagram user.

“She is full of energy. God bless her. May she live many more years,” posted another.

“She represents the face of Indian democracy,” shared a third.

“Amazing. If this doesn't inspire people to vote, I don't know what will,” added a fourth.

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The first phase of voting includes 102 constituencies across 21 states in India.&nbsp;These regions include Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, and Lakshadweep.

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The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral.

The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was held on Friday (April 19) with large number of people coming out to vote. Footage of citizens heading to the polling stations dominated X, with one video featuring an elderly woman going insanely viral. The clip shows a 102-year-old woman exercising her voting rights in Tamil Nadu. ANI shared a video of the woman with the caption that reads, “Lok Sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old woman walks to polling booth to cast her vote in Tamil Nadu”. In the video, the woman is seen standing with a walking stick outside the polling booth. With the help of a man, she enters the booth and casts her vote. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: A 102-year-old lady cast her vote at Reddiyarchatram in Dindigul district. pic.twitter.com/zMa4589MAV — ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2024 × The video was uploaded a few hours ago and has already garnered over 49,000 views. Additionally, it has received nearly 5,100 likes and elicited a range of comments from viewers. Also read | Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024: Spotlight on crucial constituencies and candidates “Salute to you, Amma,” wrote an Instagram user. “She is full of energy. God bless her. May she live many more years,” posted another. “She represents the face of Indian democracy,” shared a third. “Amazing. If this doesn't inspire people to vote, I don't know what will,” added a fourth. Also read | Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | World’s biggest festival of democracy begins, voting starts in 21 states of India The first phase of voting includes 102 constituencies across 21 states in India. These regions include Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, and Lakshadweep. (With inputs from agencies)

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Preparations for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are underway in northeast India, with authorities overcoming difficult terrain and weather conditions. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing logistical challenges as officials have to travel for hours to reach outlying polling sites.

Preparations for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are underway in northeast India, with authorities overcoming difficult terrain and weather conditions. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing logistical challenges as officials have to travel for hours to reach outlying polling sites. Deployment and security measures Elections for the state assembly and Lok Sabha are scheduled to be held concurrently in Arunachal Pradesh, where 11,130 poll workers and 6,874 electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been deployed. The Union Home Ministry has assigned 80 companies, totalling 7,500 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers, to oversee peace and order throughout the election process. Traversing hazardous terrain Videos and images showing the journeys of election officials are making rounds on social media. "A polling team traverses difficult terrain to reach their respective polling booth in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh for polling in Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, 19th April," ANI wrote on X. #WATCH | A polling team traverses difficult terrain to reach their respective polling booth in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh for polling in Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, 19th April (Video source: CEO, Arunachal Pradesh) pic.twitter.com/tHVPPkBKXe — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024 × Also read: Indian election commission rejects claims over EVM error that 'favoured' BJP Ready for the polls Poll workers are being sent to outlying regions of the state in advance for the elections as two Lok Sabha seats are going to the polls in a single phase on April 19. Election schedule Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the election schedule on March 16, 2024. The voting process will unfold over seven phases, commencing on April 19 and concluding on June 1. The phases are scheduled as follows: April 19 (Phase 1), April 26 (Phase 2), May 7 (Phase 3), May 13 (Phase 4), May 20 (Phase 5), May 25 (Phase 6), and June 1 (Phase 7). Results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be unveiled on June 4.

Watch | Poll officials brave challenging terrain to reach polling stations in northeast India

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 voting: The general elections in the Indian state of Maharashtra, which has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) seats, is underway on&nbsp;Friday (Apr 19) with the first phase of voting.&nbsp;

In Maharashtra, the elections will be held in five phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20 and the results, like the rest of the country, will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;

<h2>Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1: Constituencies</h2>

Ramtek (SC) 
Nagpur 
Bhandara-Gondiya 
Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) 
Chandrapur

<h2>Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1: Key candidates</h2>

Nitin Gadkari v/s Vikas Thakre

Nagpur is one of the most prominent parliamentary constituencies, the seat for which is currently held by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Nitin Gadkari.&nbsp;

The battle in Nagpur is going to be one of the most watched races not only in the state but in the country.&nbsp;Gadkari&nbsp;has a legion of supporters and is said to be a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) loyalist.&nbsp;

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Once a champion of Congress, in 2014, Gadkari defeated seven-time Member of Parliament (MP) Vilas Muttemwar by a margin of 28 million votes. He also managed to retain his seat after defeating current Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole by 21.6 million votes, in 2019.&nbsp;

In 2024, Gadkari is eyeing a third consecutive term and has placed development at the centre of his campaign. The Union Minister will be up against Congress candidate Vikas Thakre who could potentially challenge Gadkari’s dominance in the city.&nbsp;

The Congress candidate has brought up issues like unemployment, inflation, lack of basic amenities, and local issues on the campaign trail. He has also taken shots at Gadkari saying that only building bridges and metros “do not mean development”.&nbsp;

Thakre has also remained confident that he will be able to sway the voters who have been disenchanted with the BJP’s agenda. “I can guarantee you that my victory will be with a margin of 1 lakh (100,000) votes,” said the Congress candidate.&nbsp;

Chandrapur&nbsp;

The race in Chandrapur is the one to watch, with it historically being the battleground for the two major parties in the country – BJP and Congress.&nbsp;

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In 2019, Congress candidate Suresh ‘Balu’ Dhanorkar managed to defeat incumbent three-time MP Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. However, the seat has been vacant since Dhanrokar’s death in May 2023.

Notably, the BJP had maintained control of the constituency since 2004 before its defeat 15 years later. This year, BJP has fielded Sudhir Mungantiwar, a six-time MLA and state minister against Congress candidate Pratibha Dhanorkar.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 voting: The general elections in the Indian state of Maharashtra, which has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) seats, is underway on Friday (Apr 19) with the first phase of voting.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 voting: The general elections in the Indian state of Maharashtra, which has the second-highest number of Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) seats, is underway on Friday (Apr 19) with the first phase of voting. In Maharashtra, the elections will be held in five phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20 and the results, like the rest of the country, will be announced on June 4. Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1: Constituencies Ramtek (SC) Nagpur Bhandara-Gondiya Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) Chandrapur Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1: Key candidates Nitin Gadkari v/s Vikas Thakre Nagpur is one of the most prominent parliamentary constituencies, the seat for which is currently held by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Nitin Gadkari. The battle in Nagpur is going to be one of the most watched races not only in the state but in the country. Gadkari has a legion of supporters and is said to be a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) loyalist. Click here to know all about Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Once a champion of Congress, in 2014, Gadkari defeated seven-time Member of Parliament (MP) Vilas Muttemwar by a margin of 28 million votes. He also managed to retain his seat after defeating current Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole by 21.6 million votes, in 2019. In 2024, Gadkari is eyeing a third consecutive term and has placed development at the centre of his campaign. The Union Minister will be up against Congress candidate Vikas Thakre who could potentially challenge Gadkari’s dominance in the city. The Congress candidate has brought up issues like unemployment, inflation, lack of basic amenities, and local issues on the campaign trail. He has also taken shots at Gadkari saying that only building bridges and metros “do not mean development”. Thakre has also remained confident that he will be able to sway the voters who have been disenchanted with the BJP’s agenda. “I can guarantee you that my victory will be with a margin of 1 lakh (100,000) votes,” said the Congress candidate. Chandrapur The race in Chandrapur is the one to watch, with it historically being the battleground for the two major parties in the country – BJP and Congress. Click Here to get the latest updates of the 2024 Lok Sabha election In 2019, Congress candidate Suresh ‘Balu’ Dhanorkar managed to defeat incumbent three-time MP Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. However, the seat has been vacant since Dhanrokar’s death in May 2023. Notably, the BJP had maintained control of the constituency since 2004 before its defeat 15 years later. This year, BJP has fielded Sudhir Mungantiwar, a six-time MLA and state minister against Congress candidate Pratibha Dhanorkar. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 voting: List of key candidates in Maharashtra

After two daughters of separatist leaders disassociated themselves from their family ideologies, jailed separatist leader Nayeem Khan’s brother, Muneer, has joined mainstream politics to contest the Lok Sabha polls from North Kashmir’s Baramulla district after joining the Jammu Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNFP).&nbsp;

Jammu Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front Party was launched two years ago and is named similar to Nayeem Khan’s separatist party National Front, which is a banned organisation in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The party will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and Muneer Khan will be its candidate from the Baramulla constituency in the Kashmir Valley.&nbsp;

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Muneer Khan, while speaking to reporters after joining mainstream politics, said, “Nayeem Khan is my brother, and that can’t be changed, but in a democratic setup, we all have individual mindsets. We all have different ideologies. I believe we should focus on our new generations so that we create a platform where there is no mainstream and separatism but the welfare of the young.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Muneer further said, “I want to start with a small party and show that with a new party, we will be doing new things and making things easier for the youth. If you stay with separatism, you will only have dead bodies. We are going to write a new era for the youth of Kashmir. Around 30-40 thousand people are jailed, and it's not only my brother. We will focus on education and the economy.”

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Former separatist leader and People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone is also fighting from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency. The National Conference has fielded its Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from this Lok Sabha seat, while jailed former legislator Engineer Rashid has also announced plans to contest the polls from the Baramulla constituency.

The entry of Muneer Khan has made the contest for this Lok Sabha seat even more interesting. Nayeem Khan, who was a main constituent of Hurriyat in the Kashmir Valley, was arrested by the NIA in 2018 following his involvement in agitation and secessionist activities. 
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After two daughters of separatist leaders disassociated themselves from their family ideologies, jailed separatist leader Nayeem Khan’s brother, Muneer, has joined mainstream politics to contest the Lok Sabha polls from North Kashmir’s Baramulla district after joining the Jammu Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNFP).

After two daughters of separatist leaders disassociated themselves from their family ideologies, jailed separatist leader Nayeem Khan’s brother, Muneer, has joined mainstream politics to contest the Lok Sabha polls from North Kashmir’s Baramulla district after joining the Jammu Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNFP). Jammu Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front Party was launched two years ago and is named similar to Nayeem Khan’s separatist party National Front, which is a banned organisation in Jammu and Kashmir. The party will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and Muneer Khan will be its candidate from the Baramulla constituency in the Kashmir Valley. Also Read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP accuses Congress of deploying 'deepfake' to influence voters Muneer Khan, while speaking to reporters after joining mainstream politics, said, “Nayeem Khan is my brother, and that can’t be changed, but in a democratic setup, we all have individual mindsets. We all have different ideologies. I believe we should focus on our new generations so that we create a platform where there is no mainstream and separatism but the welfare of the young.” Muneer further said, “I want to start with a small party and show that with a new party, we will be doing new things and making things easier for the youth. If you stay with separatism, you will only have dead bodies. We are going to write a new era for the youth of Kashmir. Around 30-40 thousand people are jailed, and it's not only my brother. We will focus on education and the economy.” Also Read | PM Modi accuses opposition of ‘spreading lies’ on electoral bonds scheme; says ‘everyone will regret it’ Former separatist leader and People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone is also fighting from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency. The National Conference has fielded its Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from this Lok Sabha seat, while jailed former legislator Engineer Rashid has also announced plans to contest the polls from the Baramulla constituency. The entry of Muneer Khan has made the contest for this Lok Sabha seat even more interesting. Nayeem Khan, who was a main constituent of Hurriyat in the Kashmir Valley, was arrested by the NIA in 2018 following his involvement in agitation and secessionist activities.

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Ahead of the first phase of polls, Wion's Johan castell visits Rajasthan's Bharatpur, to gauge the mood on the ground. Will the ruling BJP sweep the mandate in Rajasthan again? Or will opposition India bloc be able to break the trend?

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Despite a jam-packed agenda leading up to the Lok Sabha elections, the Law Minister of India, Arjun Ram Meghwal, spared some moment to speak to WION's Heena Sharma, right after he finished his breakfast at his residence in Bikaner in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Prior to him being promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the minister served as a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer. Watch in for more details!

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PM Modi's Speech Live | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed a massive election rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur region on Friday. He was campaigning for Union Minister Jitender Singh who is contensting the upcoming polls from the Udhampur Lok Sabha elections 2024.

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India is the new hub for smartphone maker Apple. Recent report shows that Apple has assembled iPhones worth $14 billion in the previous fiscal year. This figure stood at zero just a few years ago so what does this manufacturing boom tell us about India's Global Ambitions? Watch in for more details!

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