Elections were held in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. The state has been electing 175 legislators and 25 members of parliament simultaneously since 1999. Once the dominant state down south, Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014 to create Telangana. That split continues to reverberate through the state's political economy till date.

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in the financial capital of India Mumbai he covered 2.5 km in his roadshow. Strict traffic guidelines were issued to ensure that there is no security lapse during his rally.

India general elections 2024: PM Modi's roadshow in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Low voter turnout has been a key issue in India's ongoing elections. But Assam state has bucked that trend with close to 90% of the electorate exercising their franchise. So, what does the busiest voting state want from the new government?

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination from Varanasi constituency on Tuesday. The affidavit filed by the leader reveals the assets owned by Prime Minister Modi. Watch our report to know more.

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Talking about the voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar has shown some indication of the people's will to participate in the Democratic exercise. Srinagar's Lok Sabha constituency has surpassed the voter turnout figure of the 2019 elections by a massive margin.

India elections 2024: PM Modi says abrogation of Article 370 enabled aspirations of people

The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has ended 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.

India general elections 2024: 177 mn voters, 9 states, 1 union territory

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 polling:</strong>&nbsp;63.41% approximate voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election has crossed the halfway point in terms of seats going to polls as 259 seats are still left to complete the voting process.&nbsp;<br />
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For the first time since the abrogation of Article 370, people cast&nbsp;their vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 Voting: Top points you should know</strong></h2>

<p><strong>1)</strong>&nbsp;Approximately 63.41% voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>2)</strong> A total of 1,717 candidates were in the fray in phase 4 of the Lok Sabha polls, for which 4,264 nominations were filed for 96 parliamentary seats. Maximum nomination forms were received from Telangana (1,488) followed by Andhra Pradesh with 1,103 nominations from 25 constituencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>3)</strong>&nbsp;A case was filed against BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Madhavi Latha after her video asking burqa-clad Muslim women to reveal their faces at a polling booth in order to match identities with the voter ID cards went viral on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>4)</strong>&nbsp;A Sivakumar, who is&nbsp;YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections,&nbsp;slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi</strong>3.</p>

<p><strong>5)</strong> High-profile contests in the fourth phase include former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, from Kannauj, Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar), and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).</p>

<p><strong>6)</strong>&nbsp;Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress are up against each other in Baharampur in West Bengal. BJP's Pankaja Munde is contesting from Beed, Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>7)</strong>&nbsp;Also in the spotlight are AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila in Kadapa.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Polling underway in 96 constituencies across 9 states in Phase 4</strong></p>

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<p><strong>8)</strong>&nbsp;Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from Lok Sabha amid cash-for-query allegations, is seeking re-election from Krishnanagar in West Bengal. In Asansol, the battle is between film star-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and BJP's veteran leader SS Ahluwalia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>9)</strong>&nbsp;In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance had won 40 of the 96 seats that are voting in the fourth phase.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>10)</strong>&nbsp;The voter turnout in the first three phases of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 was 66.14 per cent, 66.71 per cent and 65.68 per cent, respectively.</p>

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Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 polling: 63.41% approximate voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024. The election has crossed the halfway point in terms of seats going to polls as 259 seats are still left to complete the voting process.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 polling: 63.41% approximate voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024. The election has crossed the halfway point in terms of seats going to polls as 259 seats are still left to complete the voting process. For the first time since the abrogation of Article 370, people cast their vote in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 Voting: Top points you should know 1) Approximately 63.41% voter turnout was recorded in Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024. 2) A total of 1,717 candidates were in the fray in phase 4 of the Lok Sabha polls, for which 4,264 nominations were filed for 96 parliamentary seats. Maximum nomination forms were received from Telangana (1,488) followed by Andhra Pradesh with 1,103 nominations from 25 constituencies. 3) A case was filed against BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Madhavi Latha after her video asking burqa-clad Muslim women to reveal their faces at a polling booth in order to match identities with the voter ID cards went viral on the internet. 4) A Sivakumar, who is YSR Congress Party's Tenali MLA and a candidate for state assembly elections, slapped a voter after the latter called out the legislator for jumping the queue at a polling booth located in the Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. Also read | ‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi3. 5) High-profile contests in the fourth phase include former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, from Kannauj, Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar), and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra). 6) Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress are up against each other in Baharampur in West Bengal. BJP's Pankaja Munde is contesting from Beed, Maharashtra. 7) Also in the spotlight are AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila in Kadapa. Also watch | India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Polling underway in 96 constituencies across 9 states in Phase 4 × 8) Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from Lok Sabha amid cash-for-query allegations, is seeking re-election from Krishnanagar in West Bengal. In Asansol, the battle is between film star-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and BJP's veteran leader SS Ahluwalia. 9) In 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance had won 40 of the 96 seats that are voting in the fourth phase. 10) The voter turnout in the first three phases of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 was 66.14 per cent, 66.71 per cent and 65.68 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 top updates: Bigwigs in fray, 63.41% voter turnout

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) held a grand roadshow in the holy city of Varanasi, his home constituency, in Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi is seeking a third consecutive term from the seat, and will file&nbsp;his nomination on Tuesday (May 14). Before embarking on the six-kilometre roadshow, the PM paid homage at&nbsp;the statue of educationist and social reformer Madan Mohan Malviya at the Malviya Chauraha in the Lanka area. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, Yogi Adityanath, also accompanied him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader is also expected to take a dip in the holy Ganga river.</p>

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<p>As PM boarded his vehicle, a large group of saffron-clad women marched ahead of his convoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM's roadshow concluded at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham after&nbsp;passing through Sant Ravidas Gate, Assi, Shivala, Sonarpura, Jangambadi and Godowlia. The PM is expected to stay in Varanasi at&nbsp;the BLW guesthouse.</p>

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<p>The roadshow offered a glimpse into the rich diversity of the vast nation as&nbsp;people from different communities—Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Maheshwari, Marwari, Tamil, and Punjabi— joined it.</p>

<p>Varanasi is up for elections on June 1, when the seventh and final phase of the elections will be held in the country.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) held a grand roadshow in the holy city of Varanasi, his home constituency, in Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi is seeking a third consecutive term from the seat, and will file his nomination on Tuesday (May 14).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) held a grand roadshow in the holy city of Varanasi, his home constituency, in Uttar Pradesh. PM Modi is seeking a third consecutive term from the seat, and will file his nomination on Tuesday (May 14). Before embarking on the six-kilometre roadshow, the PM paid homage at the statue of educationist and social reformer Madan Mohan Malviya at the Malviya Chauraha in the Lanka area. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, Yogi Adityanath, also accompanied him. According to media reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader is also expected to take a dip in the holy Ganga river. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow underway in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath & state BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary present during the roadshow. pic.twitter.com/ZM39cFhZ6x — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On PM Modi's roadshow in Varanasi, a local resident says, "There has never been such a great preparation. For around 4-5 km all preparations have been made. This turnout of people is historic and this can happen only when PM Modi comes..." pic.twitter.com/SHV4USCIaM — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × As PM boarded his vehicle, a large group of saffron-clad women marched ahead of his convoy. The PM's roadshow concluded at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham after passing through Sant Ravidas Gate, Assi, Shivala, Sonarpura, Jangambadi and Godowlia. The PM is expected to stay in Varanasi at the BLW guesthouse. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 Voting: Snapshots of Democracy The roadshow offered a glimpse into the rich diversity of the vast nation as people from different communities—Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Maheshwari, Marwari, Tamil, and Punjabi— joined it. Varanasi is up for elections on June 1, when the seventh and final phase of the elections will be held in the country.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi holds grand roadshow in Varanasi, to file nomination on Tuesday

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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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<p>An elevator at a housing society in Noida near Delhi shot through the roof of the top floor after failure of its brakes. A total of three occupants inside the elevator were injured. The lift malfunction occurred at the Paras Tierra Society in Noida's Sector 137.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident occurred months after an elderly lady was killed in a lift crash at the housing complex.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest incident occurred when the lift was on the fourth floor of Tower-5 and its three occupants were exiting. Suddenly, the brakes of the lift failed and it began climbing. The lift reached straight to the 25th floor and smashed against the roof.&nbsp;The two lifts of the tower have been closed and residents have been asked to use the stairs.</p>

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<p>Police said that the incident occurred due to a technical glitch and investigation is ongoing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Incidents of Lift&nbsp;malfunction&nbsp;in Noida housing societies</strong></h2>

<p>A number of elevator malfunctions have claimed several lives in National Capital Region surrounding Delhi. Despite the government of Uttar Pradesh, under whose jurisdiction the NCR cities Noida and Ghaziabad fall, passing a law for the proper upkeep of elevators in the state, such incidents often come to light.</p>

<p>"We will demand an investigation into this entire incident from the architects and builders. The safety of the residents is our first priority. We will take all necessary steps so that such incidents do not happen in future," said the Apartment Owners Association of Paras Tierra Society.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool</strong></p>

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<p>In August 2023, an elderly lady was killed in a suspected heart attack at the same Paras Tierra Society after the cable of an elevator snapped and the lift fell freely between the floors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A month later, another lift crash claimed the lives of eight workers at the under-construction Amrapali Dream Valley housing complex in Noida Extension.</p>

<p>In February this year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government enacted a law&nbsp;that makes registration mandatory for the installation of lifts and escalators along with relevant provisions for insurance and compensation.</p>

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An elevator at a housing society in Noida near Delhi shot through the roof of the top floor after failure of its brakes. A total of three occupants inside the elevator were injured.

An elevator at a housing society in Noida near Delhi shot through the roof of the top floor after failure of its brakes. A total of three occupants inside the elevator were injured. The lift malfunction occurred at the Paras Tierra Society in Noida's Sector 137. The incident occurred months after an elderly lady was killed in a lift crash at the housing complex. The latest incident occurred when the lift was on the fourth floor of Tower-5 and its three occupants were exiting. Suddenly, the brakes of the lift failed and it began climbing. The lift reached straight to the 25th floor and smashed against the roof. The two lifts of the tower have been closed and residents have been asked to use the stairs. Also read | Video: Dog injures young girl inside Noida society lift Police said that the incident occurred due to a technical glitch and investigation is ongoing. Incidents of Lift malfunction in Noida housing societies A number of elevator malfunctions have claimed several lives in National Capital Region surrounding Delhi. Despite the government of Uttar Pradesh, under whose jurisdiction the NCR cities Noida and Ghaziabad fall, passing a law for the proper upkeep of elevators in the state, such incidents often come to light. "We will demand an investigation into this entire incident from the architects and builders. The safety of the residents is our first priority. We will take all necessary steps so that such incidents do not happen in future," said the Apartment Owners Association of Paras Tierra Society. Also watch | Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool × In August 2023, an elderly lady was killed in a suspected heart attack at the same Paras Tierra Society after the cable of an elevator snapped and the lift fell freely between the floors. A month later, another lift crash claimed the lives of eight workers at the under-construction Amrapali Dream Valley housing complex in Noida Extension. In February this year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government enacted a law that makes registration mandatory for the installation of lifts and escalators along with relevant provisions for insurance and compensation. (With inputs from agencies)

Chaos in Noida society after malfunctioning lift smashes through roof

<p>Quashing a plea seeking removal of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his post, the Supreme Court of India on Monday (May 13) said "it is up to Delhi LG to act".</p>

<p>The plea, as per media reports, sought Kejriwal's removal from the post of the chief minister after his arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Won't 'interfere,' says SC</strong></h2>

<p>A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dattahe of the top court said that it was up to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena "if he wants to, but we will not interfere".</p>

<p>Calling it a matter of propriety, the bench said there was no legal sight seeking the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's removal after the arrest.</p>

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<p>"When the matter was being heard, we had posed the same question to them. Ultimately, it is a matter of propriety and there is no legal right," the court told the petitioner.</p>

<p>Previously, the Delhi High Court,&nbsp;has rejected similar public interest litigations (PILs) three times.</p>

<p>The high court had also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 (around $598) on former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandeep Kumar for filing a&nbsp;"publicity interest petition" and criticised him for attempting to politicise judicial proceedings.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yogi-slams-kejriwal-over-remarks-on-pm-modi-says-opposition-making-futile-desperate-attempts-to-win-polls-720530">Yogi slams Kejriwal over remarks on PM Modi, says opposition making 'futile desperate attempts' to win polls</a></strong></p>

<p>The latest petition was filed by&nbsp;Kant Bhati, who had sought to challenge the Delhi High Court's order dated April 10.</p>

<h2><strong>Arvind Kejriwal released from jail</strong></h2>

<p>This comes just days after the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was released on interim bail. After 50 days in custody, he was released from the Tihar Jail on Friday (May 10). The top court granted him interim bail for 21 days till June 1 for elections, after which he will have to surrender on June 2 and return to Tihar Jail.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Quashing a plea seeking removal of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his post, the Supreme Court of India on Monday (May 13) said "it is up to Delhi LG to act".

Quashing a plea seeking removal of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from his post, the Supreme Court of India on Monday (May 13) said "it is up to Delhi LG to act". The plea, as per media reports, sought Kejriwal's removal from the post of the chief minister after his arrest in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. Won't 'interfere,' says SC A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dattahe of the top court said that it was up to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena "if he wants to, but we will not interfere". Calling it a matter of propriety, the bench said there was no legal sight seeking the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's removal after the arrest. Also read | ‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi "When the matter was being heard, we had posed the same question to them. Ultimately, it is a matter of propriety and there is no legal right," the court told the petitioner. Previously, the Delhi High Court, has rejected similar public interest litigations (PILs) three times. The high court had also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 (around $598) on former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sandeep Kumar for filing a "publicity interest petition" and criticised him for attempting to politicise judicial proceedings. Also read | Yogi slams Kejriwal over remarks on PM Modi, says opposition making 'futile desperate attempts' to win polls The latest petition was filed by Kant Bhati, who had sought to challenge the Delhi High Court's order dated April 10. Arvind Kejriwal released from jail This comes just days after the AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was released on interim bail. After 50 days in custody, he was released from the Tihar Jail on Friday (May 10). The top court granted him interim bail for 21 days till June 1 for elections, after which he will have to surrender on June 2 and return to Tihar Jail. (With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking Kejriwal's removal as CM, says LG can do so 'if he wants to'

<p>Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) entered the fourth day on Monday (May 13) amid an unsuccessful clampdown by the Pakistani authorities. The protesters, led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC), are protesting against skyrocketing inflation and high electricity bills.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the demonstrations have snowballed into a movement of resistance against Pakistani occupation of the legally Indian territories with the 'Azadi' (freedom) chorus taking over Muzaffarabad and Kotli regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/azadi-chorus-takes-over-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-amid-economic-crisis-720574">'Azadi' chorus takes over PoK amid economic crisis; PM Shehbaz Sharif reacts</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, inside Kashmir across the Line of Control, a large number of voters came out of their homes to exercise their franchise for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat during India's raging election summer in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in power.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India's Jammu and Kashmir: The Big Picture</strong></h2>

<p>Since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir state, New Delhi has repeatedly gone back to a parliamentary resolution passed in the 1990s, that describes Kashmir's territories under Pakistani and Chinese occupation as illegal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, by starving separatists of their Pakistani funds, New Delhi has managed to stave off Pakistan-sponsored insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir with isolated incidents of terrorism coming up to replace the larger state of insurgency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But across the Line of Control, Pakistan's dire economic straits have blown up a state of resistance that was previously unfathomable for Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Protesters demonstrating in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir | ANI</em></p>

<h2><strong>Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: Why they matter?</strong></h2>

<p>They matter because the demonstrations have brought daily life to a standstill. Islamabad has deployed rangers and telecommunication services have been suspended to control the dissent.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;PoK continues to protest inflation, taxation</strong></p>

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<p>The protests point to the Pakistani government's purported show of elitism in its administration of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They further highlight the region's volatile political climate and people's grievances over Pakistan's inadequate governance.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>The Pakistani government is now engaging with the protest leaders through intermediaries. But if these talks fail, the PoK may see a continued state of unrest that would further challenge Islamabad's authority over occupied territory.&nbsp;</p>

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Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) entered the fourth day on Monday (May 13) amid an unsuccessful clampdown by the Pakistani authorities. The protesters, led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC), are protesting against skyrocketing inflation and high electricity bills.

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) entered the fourth day on Monday (May 13) amid an unsuccessful clampdown by the Pakistani authorities. The protesters, led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC), are protesting against skyrocketing inflation and high electricity bills. But the demonstrations have snowballed into a movement of resistance against Pakistani occupation of the legally Indian territories with the 'Azadi' (freedom) chorus taking over Muzaffarabad and Kotli regions. Also read | 'Azadi' chorus takes over PoK amid economic crisis; PM Shehbaz Sharif reacts Meanwhile, inside Kashmir across the Line of Control, a large number of voters came out of their homes to exercise their franchise for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat during India's raging election summer in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in power. Enthusiastic voters are queuing up across polling stations in #Srinagar 📷CEO J&K#YouAreTheOne #GeneralElections2024 #ChunavKaParv #DeshKaGarv #LokSabhaElections2024 #InkWaliSelfie pic.twitter.com/Vs7PNVlqRL — Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) May 13, 2024 × India's Jammu and Kashmir: The Big Picture Since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir state, New Delhi has repeatedly gone back to a parliamentary resolution passed in the 1990s, that describes Kashmir's territories under Pakistani and Chinese occupation as illegal. Besides, by starving separatists of their Pakistani funds, New Delhi has managed to stave off Pakistan-sponsored insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir with isolated incidents of terrorism coming up to replace the larger state of insurgency. But across the Line of Control, Pakistan's dire economic straits have blown up a state of resistance that was previously unfathomable for Islamabad. Protesters demonstrating in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir | ANI Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: Why they matter? They matter because the demonstrations have brought daily life to a standstill. Islamabad has deployed rangers and telecommunication services have been suspended to control the dissent. Also watch | PoK continues to protest inflation, taxation × The protests point to the Pakistani government's purported show of elitism in its administration of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. They further highlight the region's volatile political climate and people's grievances over Pakistan's inadequate governance. What next? The Pakistani government is now engaging with the protest leaders through intermediaries. But if these talks fail, the PoK may see a continued state of unrest that would further challenge Islamabad's authority over occupied territory. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 12) declared that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he will strive to fulfil his 10 major&nbsp;promises from day one.&nbsp;Blowing the trumpet against Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp; 'Modi ki&nbsp;Guarantee'&nbsp;(Modi's&nbsp;guarantee) slogan, Kejriwal&nbsp;on Sunday&nbsp;launched his own&nbsp; 'Kejriwal&nbsp;ki&nbsp;Guarantee'&nbsp;campaign.&nbsp;"These guarantees are the vision for the new India, without them a country cannot become powerful,”&nbsp;Kejriwal said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjn7JfV-IeGAxXaTGwGHca3A_AQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/elections/kejriwal-returns-what-it-means-for-general-elections-2024-1715499799923" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/elections/kejriwal-returns-what-it-means-for-general-elections-2024-1715499799923&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjn7JfV-IeGAxXaTGwGHca3A_AQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Kejriwal Returns: What It Means For General Elections 2024</a></strong></p>

<p>Kejriwal has launched a fierce attack against PM Modi since he was granted interim bail by the&nbsp;country's&nbsp;Supreme Court on Friday in a graft case.&nbsp;Kejriwal&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;speech&nbsp;said Saturday that he and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were fighting against&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp;dictatorship.</p>

<h2><strong>10 Guarantees of Arvind Kejriwal</strong></h2>

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	<li>Electricity: Kejriwal has promised to provide 24*7 electricity supply nationwide, with 200 units of electricity&nbsp;free&nbsp;for economically disadvantaged households.<br />
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	<li>National security: Kejriwal said the INDIA bloc will give a free hand to the Indian Army to&nbsp;“reclaim land from China”&nbsp;and pursue diplomatic efforts for territorial integrity.<br />
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	<li>Healthcare: In line with the mohalla clinic drive launched in Delhi, Kejriwal has promised to offer similar services in every village and locality of the country.<br />
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	<li>Education: Kejriwal has promised free education to every child in India, with a vow to improve government schools to surpass private institutions in quality.<br />
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	<li>Scrapping of Agniveer: Kejriwal has pledged to scrap the Agniveer recruitment scheme for the Indian Army and regularise all enrolled children on permanent positions.<br />
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	<li>Statehood to Delhi: The AAP leader said the INDIA bloc government will grant full statehood to Delhi, which he said was a long-standing demand of Delhi residents.<br />
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	<li>Farmers: Kejriwal said the government would provide fair&nbsp;compensation for crops&nbsp;based on the Swaminathan report.<br />
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	<li>Employment: The Delhi CM said the government will generate more than&nbsp;2&nbsp;crore jobs annually.<br />
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	<li>Corruption: Kejriwal on Sunday vowed to dismantle&nbsp;“BJP's&nbsp;protectionist measures”&nbsp;to combat corruption and ensure accountability of all.<br />
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	<li>Trade: Kejriwal has promised to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST).&nbsp;</li>
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 12) declared that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he will strive to fulfil his 10 major promises from day one.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 12) declared that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he will strive to fulfil his 10 major promises from day one. Blowing the trumpet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Modi ki Guarantee' (Modi's guarantee) slogan, Kejriwal on Sunday launched his own 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee' campaign. "These guarantees are the vision for the new India, without them a country cannot become powerful,” Kejriwal said. Also read: Kejriwal Returns: What It Means For General Elections 2024 Kejriwal has launched a fierce attack against PM Modi since he was granted interim bail by the country's Supreme Court on Friday in a graft case. Kejriwal in a speech said Saturday that he and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were fighting against Modi's dictatorship. 10 Guarantees of Arvind Kejriwal Electricity: Kejriwal has promised to provide 24*7 electricity supply nationwide, with 200 units of electricity free for economically disadvantaged households. National security: Kejriwal said the INDIA bloc will give a free hand to the Indian Army to “reclaim land from China” and pursue diplomatic efforts for territorial integrity. Healthcare: In line with the mohalla clinic drive launched in Delhi, Kejriwal has promised to offer similar services in every village and locality of the country. Education: Kejriwal has promised free education to every child in India, with a vow to improve government schools to surpass private institutions in quality. Scrapping of Agniveer: Kejriwal has pledged to scrap the Agniveer recruitment scheme for the Indian Army and regularise all enrolled children on permanent positions. Statehood to Delhi: The AAP leader said the INDIA bloc government will grant full statehood to Delhi, which he said was a long-standing demand of Delhi residents. Farmers: Kejriwal said the government would provide fair compensation for crops based on the Swaminathan report. Employment: The Delhi CM said the government will generate more than 2 crore jobs annually. Corruption: Kejriwal on Sunday vowed to dismantle “BJP's protectionist measures” to combat corruption and ensure accountability of all. Trade: Kejriwal has promised to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST). (With inputs from agencies)

‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a media briefing on Saturday (May 11)&nbsp;urged the citizens of India to battle the Modi-led government's "dictatorship".</p>

<p>The AAP leader also claimed that no other party in the country was allegedly "harassed to this extent in the 75 years" the way his party was.</p>

<p>He then took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that all the "thieves" were present in his party and aimed to fight corruption.</p>

<p>The Delhi CM&nbsp;also cautioned that if the BJP-led NDA comes to power after the general elections, other opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee, and MK Stalin would also be sent to jail.</p>

<p>"They will send opposition leaders to jail and will finish them ...Our ministers, Hemant Soren (former Jharkhand CM), ministers of Mamata Banerjee's party (Trinamool Congress) are in jail...If they (BJP) win again, then Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Uddhav Thackeray (UBT Chief) and other opposition leaders will all be in jail...," Kejriwal said while addressing the press.</p>

<p>"...No other party has been harassed to this extent in 75 years. The Prime Minister is saying that he is fighting corruption but all the thieves are in his party," he claimed.</p>

<p>Further hitting out at the Indian prime minister he said that PM Modi should take lessons from him on how to fight corruption.</p>

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<p>"I want to say to PM Modi that If you want to fight corruption then learn from Kejriwal...After the formation of the government in Delhi, I dismissed one of my ministers and sent him to jail. In Punjab, we sent a minister to jail," he said.</p>

<p>Kejriwal was addressing the media a day after getting bail and being released from Tihar Jail. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21&nbsp;in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the Delhi excise policy scam case.&nbsp;<br />
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday granted Kejriwal interim bail for 21 days till June 1 for elections and he will have surrender on June 2 and return to Tihar Jail.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-am-back-arvind-kejriwal-receives-warm-welcome-as-he-walks-out-of-jail-on-bail-watch-720161">'I am back': Arvind Kejriwal receives warm welcome as he walks out of jail on bail - WATCH</a></p>

<h2><strong>‘PM Modi making way for Home Minister Amit Shah’: Kejriwal</strong></h2>

<p>The AAP national convenor, responding to PM Modi's claims that the INDIA opposition bloc has no prime minister's face claimed that Modi was making way for Home Minister Amit Shah as he was turning 75 next year.</p>

<p>"...These people ask the INDIA alliance who will be their Prime Minister. I ask BJP who will be your Prime Minister? PM Modi is turning 75, on 17th September. He made a rule that leaders in the party would retire after 75 years...LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sumitra Mahajan, and Yashwant Sinha were retired and now PM Modi is going to retire on 17th September...," Kejriwal said.</p>

<p>"If their government is formed, they will first dispose of Yogi Adityanath and then make Amit Shah the Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is asking for votes for Amit Shah. Will Amit Shah fulfil Modi's guarantee?...," he added.</p>

<p>However, the Union Home Minister, in a press conference later dismissed the claims saying "nothing as such is mentioned in BJP's constitution. PM Modi is only going to complete this tenure and PM Modi will continue to lead the country in future. There is no confusion in BJP..."</p>

<p>Kejriwal was released from Tihar jail on Friday (May 10) after the Indian Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1.</p>

<p>"I want to thank all of you. You gave me your blessings. I want to thank the judges of the Supreme Court, it is because of them that I am in front of you. We have to save the country from dictatorship," he had said after walking out of jail. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a media briefing on Saturday (May 11) urged the citizens of India to battle the Modi-led government's "dictatorship".

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a media briefing on Saturday (May 11) urged the citizens of India to battle the Modi-led government's "dictatorship". The AAP leader also claimed that no other party in the country was allegedly "harassed to this extent in the 75 years" the way his party was. He then took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that all the "thieves" were present in his party and aimed to fight corruption. The Delhi CM also cautioned that if the BJP-led NDA comes to power after the general elections, other opposition leaders like Mamata Banerjee, and MK Stalin would also be sent to jail. "They will send opposition leaders to jail and will finish them ...Our ministers, Hemant Soren (former Jharkhand CM), ministers of Mamata Banerjee's party (Trinamool Congress) are in jail...If they (BJP) win again, then Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Uddhav Thackeray (UBT Chief) and other opposition leaders will all be in jail...," Kejriwal said while addressing the press. "...No other party has been harassed to this extent in 75 years. The Prime Minister is saying that he is fighting corruption but all the thieves are in his party," he claimed. Further hitting out at the Indian prime minister he said that PM Modi should take lessons from him on how to fight corruption. आप सब लोगों के बीच वापस लौट कर मुझे बेहद ख़ुशी हो रही है। हमें मिलकर अपने देश को तानाशाही से बचाना है, मैं अपनी पूरी ताक़त से लड़ूँगा, मुझे देश के 140 करोड़ लोगों का समर्थन चाहिए। https://t.co/QbUWA5dBHF — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 11, 2024 × "I want to say to PM Modi that If you want to fight corruption then learn from Kejriwal...After the formation of the government in Delhi, I dismissed one of my ministers and sent him to jail. In Punjab, we sent a minister to jail," he said. Kejriwal was addressing the media a day after getting bail and being released from Tihar Jail. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the Delhi excise policy scam case. The Supreme Court of India on Friday granted Kejriwal interim bail for 21 days till June 1 for elections and he will have surrender on June 2 and return to Tihar Jail. Also read: 'I am back': Arvind Kejriwal receives warm welcome as he walks out of jail on bail - WATCH ‘PM Modi making way for Home Minister Amit Shah’: Kejriwal The AAP national convenor, responding to PM Modi's claims that the INDIA opposition bloc has no prime minister's face claimed that Modi was making way for Home Minister Amit Shah as he was turning 75 next year. "...These people ask the INDIA alliance who will be their Prime Minister. I ask BJP who will be your Prime Minister? PM Modi is turning 75, on 17th September. He made a rule that leaders in the party would retire after 75 years...LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sumitra Mahajan, and Yashwant Sinha were retired and now PM Modi is going to retire on 17th September...," Kejriwal said. "If their government is formed, they will first dispose of Yogi Adityanath and then make Amit Shah the Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is asking for votes for Amit Shah. Will Amit Shah fulfil Modi's guarantee?...," he added. However, the Union Home Minister, in a press conference later dismissed the claims saying "nothing as such is mentioned in BJP's constitution. PM Modi is only going to complete this tenure and PM Modi will continue to lead the country in future. There is no confusion in BJP..." Kejriwal was released from Tihar jail on Friday (May 10) after the Indian Supreme Court granted him interim bail till June 1. "I want to thank all of you. You gave me your blessings. I want to thank the judges of the Supreme Court, it is because of them that I am in front of you. We have to save the country from dictatorship," he had said after walking out of jail. (With inputs from agencies)

Day after bail, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges India to battle Modi’s ‘dictatorship’

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 6) reacted to his deepfake meme showing him dancing on a stage with the hashtag 'poll humour'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM wrote on X, "Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight." He wrote this while reposting a post by a user named Krishna.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. 😀😀😀<br />
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Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PollHumour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PollHumour</a> <a href="https://t.co/QNxB6KUQ3R">https://t.co/QNxB6KUQ3R</a></p>
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<p>Krishna in his post wrote: "Posting this video cuz I know that 'THE DICTATOR' is not going to get me arrested for this."</p>

<h2><strong>Mamata meme controversy</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi's post came as West Bengal police earlier in the day sent legal notices to several X users for sharing similar memes on Chief Minister&nbsp;Mamata Banerjee.&nbsp;Banerjee, whose party governs the state, is a fierce rival of PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjS7I_Yx_mFAxWQ3zgGHYE-DRcQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-mamata-banerjee-west-bengal-chief-minister-injured-in-car-accident-683194" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-mamata-banerjee-west-bengal-chief-minister-injured-in-car-accident-683194&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjS7I_Yx_mFAxWQ3zgGHYE-DRcQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee injured in car accident</a></strong></p>

<p>Kolkata police on X threatened several users with legal action and asked them to reveal their real identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are directed to immediately disclose your identity including name and residence. If the information sought is not revealed, you shall be liable for legal action u/s 42 CrPC," the DCP (Cyber Crime), Kolkata Police posted in reply to the videos shared by the two users.</p>

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<p>In another X post, Kolkata police warned that the meme could disrupt law and order in the state.&nbsp;"It has been observed that you are using social media for posting offensive, malicious, and inciting post. Cyber police station Kolkata hereby issues notice against you under Section 149 CrPC for posting such message," the notice read, adding that the video could "adversely affect the law and order situation".</p>

<h2><strong>About the deepfake meme template</strong></h2>

<p>The popular meme template is taken from&nbsp;American rapper Lil Yachty's&nbsp;stage entrance. Social media users are now using this template and replacing&nbsp;Lil Yachty with renowned world figures.</p>

<h2><strong>Reaction on social media&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi's humorous post earned praise from X users, who also highlighted how PM Modi and Mamata reacted to the same meme template in starkly different ways.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjS7I_Yx_mFAxWQ3zgGHYE-DRcQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-mamata-banerjee-suffers-injury-after-she-fell-while-boarding-helicopter-715678" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-mamata-banerjee-suffers-injury-after-she-fell-while-boarding-helicopter-715678&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjS7I_Yx_mFAxWQ3zgGHYE-DRcQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">VIDEO: Mamata Banerjee suffers injury after she slips boarding a helicopter</a></strong></p>

<p>Mamata vs PM Modi, The difference is clear, one user commented.</p>

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<p>"Really good to see Prime Minister Modi looking at the lighter side of life &amp; not threatening people with arrests like some other politicians. We need more of this if Bharat is to remain a vibrant democracy," wrote a second user.</p>

<p>"Tight slap on the face of people who call you a dictator....," a third user commented.</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 6) reacted to his deepfake meme showing him dancing on a stage with the hashtag 'poll humour'. The PM wrote on X, "Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 6) reacted to his deepfake meme showing him dancing on a stage with the hashtag 'poll humour'. The PM wrote on X, "Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight." He wrote this while reposting a post by a user named Krishna. Like all of you, I also enjoyed seeing myself dance. 😀😀😀 Such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight! #PollHumour https://t.co/QNxB6KUQ3R — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2024 × Krishna in his post wrote: "Posting this video cuz I know that 'THE DICTATOR' is not going to get me arrested for this." Mamata meme controversy PM Modi's post came as West Bengal police earlier in the day sent legal notices to several X users for sharing similar memes on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee, whose party governs the state, is a fierce rival of PM Modi. Also read: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee injured in car accident Kolkata police on X threatened several users with legal action and asked them to reveal their real identity. "You are directed to immediately disclose your identity including name and residence. If the information sought is not revealed, you shall be liable for legal action u/s 42 CrPC," the DCP (Cyber Crime), Kolkata Police posted in reply to the videos shared by the two users. In another X post, Kolkata police warned that the meme could disrupt law and order in the state. "It has been observed that you are using social media for posting offensive, malicious, and inciting post. Cyber police station Kolkata hereby issues notice against you under Section 149 CrPC for posting such message," the notice read, adding that the video could "adversely affect the law and order situation". About the deepfake meme template The popular meme template is taken from American rapper Lil Yachty's stage entrance. Social media users are now using this template and replacing Lil Yachty with renowned world figures. Reaction on social media PM Modi's humorous post earned praise from X users, who also highlighted how PM Modi and Mamata reacted to the same meme template in starkly different ways. Also read: VIDEO: Mamata Banerjee suffers injury after she slips boarding a helicopter Mamata vs PM Modi, The difference is clear, one user commented. Mamata vs PM Modi, The difference is clear pic.twitter.com/4lQqhqzmJW — Lala (@FabulasGuy) May 6, 2024 × "Really good to see Prime Minister Modi looking at the lighter side of life & not threatening people with arrests like some other politicians. We need more of this if Bharat is to remain a vibrant democracy," wrote a second user. "Tight slap on the face of people who call you a dictator....," a third user commented.

WATCH: PM Modi calls viral deepfake meme ‘poll humour’ as Mamata sends legal notices

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections Phase 3</strong>: India is almost exactly in the middle of its seven-phase general election. With the completion of Phase 3 voting by the end of Tuesday (May 7) in which 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories are going to polls, a total of 283 of 543 Lok Sabha seats would have completed polling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the same time, voters across all Lok Sabha constituencies in the states of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka and Assam would have completed polling by the end of Phase 3 polling — leaving politicians from these states with political stamina and clout to campaign for their parties in the constituencies that will vote in the remaining four phases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has already won the Surat Lok Sabha seat unopposed in his home state of Gujarat in western India.&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>

<p>Of the 93 constituencies currently going to polls in Phase 3, the BJP is seeking re-election across 71 seats while the Congress is defending its record for re-election on four&nbsp;seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-phase-3-gandhinagar-vidisha-mainpuri-and-other-key-constituencies-to-watch-out-for-718503">Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Gandhinagar, Vidisha, Mainpuri and other key constituencies to watch out for</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2019, when the BJP won re-election for the second time under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the parties that now form the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 75 of the 93 seats going to polls on May 7. The parties that now constitute the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won 8 of these 93 seats, with the 10 remaining seats split between the undivided Shiv Sena (4), undivided NCP (3), Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF in Assam (1) and two Independent MPs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India General Elections 2024: India votes in Phase 3, polls across 11 states 2 Union territories</strong></p>

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<p>A total of 1,332 candidates are in the fray for third-phase polling on May 7. The BJP has fielded the most candidates (82), followed by Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (79) and the Congress (68). The state of Gujarat has the highest number of candidates (266), followed by Maharashtra (258) and Karnataka (227).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the key politicians whose electoral fate would be sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)&nbsp;are Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha), Congress party's Digvijay Singh (Rajgarh), NCP's Supriya Sule (Baramati), Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar) and AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri).</p>


Lok Sabha Elections Phase 3: India is almost exactly in the middle of its seven-phase general election. With the completion of Phase 3 voting by the end of Tuesday (May 7) in which 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories are going to polls, a total of 283 of 543 Lok Sabha seats would have completed polling.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 3: India is almost exactly in the middle of its seven-phase general election. With the completion of Phase 3 voting by the end of Tuesday (May 7) in which 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories are going to polls, a total of 283 of 543 Lok Sabha seats would have completed polling. At the same time, voters across all Lok Sabha constituencies in the states of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka and Assam would have completed polling by the end of Phase 3 polling — leaving politicians from these states with political stamina and clout to campaign for their parties in the constituencies that will vote in the remaining four phases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has already won the Surat Lok Sabha seat unopposed in his home state of Gujarat in western India. Also read | Battle of the Bastions: From Scindia power in Guna to Baramati’s Pawar play, poll summer faces heat of turfs Of the 93 constituencies currently going to polls in Phase 3, the BJP is seeking re-election across 71 seats while the Congress is defending its record for re-election on four seats. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Gandhinagar, Vidisha, Mainpuri and other key constituencies to watch out for In 2019, when the BJP won re-election for the second time under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the parties that now form the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 75 of the 93 seats going to polls on May 7. The parties that now constitute the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won 8 of these 93 seats, with the 10 remaining seats split between the undivided Shiv Sena (4), undivided NCP (3), Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF in Assam (1) and two Independent MPs. Also watch | India General Elections 2024: India votes in Phase 3, polls across 11 states 2 Union territories × A total of 1,332 candidates are in the fray for third-phase polling on May 7. The BJP has fielded the most candidates (82), followed by Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (79) and the Congress (68). The state of Gujarat has the highest number of candidates (266), followed by Maharashtra (258) and Karnataka (227). Among the key politicians whose electoral fate would be sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Vidisha), Congress party's Digvijay Singh (Rajgarh), NCP's Supriya Sule (Baramati), Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar) and AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal (Dhubri).

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: India in middle of its poll summer as voting begins across 93 seats

Polls have closed in the third phase of the seven-part elections in India. There are 545 seats to be filled in the Lower House of parliament and votes have now been cast in 284 of them. WION brings you everything you need to know.

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In twenty-five of Gujarat's 26 Lok Sabha seats, voting is currently underway. Election officials report that in the State's single-phase Lok Sabha elections, a total of 4.97 crore people—2,56 crore men, 2.41 crore women, and 1,534 members of the third gender—are eligible to cast ballots at 50,788 polling places. According to EC data, there are 17,275 polling stations in urban regions and 33,513 in rural areas.

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