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<p>An 18-year-old rickshaw driver named Arti, from a village in Bahraich district of India's Uttar Pradesh, got the opportunity to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace after receiving a prestigious women's empowerment award in London this week.</p>

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<p>Arti was presented with the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award at the Prince's Trust Awards in London. Following the ceremony, she had the opportunity to meet the 75-year-old monarch on Wednesday (May 22).</p>

<p>She was recognised for her role in inspiring other young girls through her involvement in the government's Pink E-rickshaw initiative, which is an attempt to provide safe transportation for women, contributing to tangible social change.</p>

<p>"I take pride in being able to inspire other girls who face similar challenges. This newfound independence has allowed me to see the world in a different light. Now, I am able to fulfil not only my dreams but also those of my daughter," said Arti told PTI.</p>

<p>"It has been an unbelievably amazing experience, meeting the King who was so nice and sent his namaste to my family back home too. He also listened carefully as I spoke about how much I love driving my e-rickshaw, which does not run on polluting diesel or petrol but one that I charge at home every night," she shared, speaking in Hindi.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shocked-by-king-charles-iiis-bloody-satanic-portrait-here-are-6-others-that-made-people-cringe-722123">Also read | Shocked by King Charles III’s ‘bloody’, 'satanic' portrait? Here are 6 others that made people cringe</a></p>

<h2><strong>Significance of the award</strong></h2>

<p>Established by King Charles during his tenure as the Prince of Wales, the Prince's Trust International is set to be renamed the King's Trust International. This organisation will persist in its mission to help young people in 20 countries through programmes focused on employment, education, and enterprise.</p>

<p>Additionally, the Prince's Trust Women's Empowerment Award honours young women worldwide who have overcome obstacles and positively impacted their communities.</p>

<p>"This year's winner, Arti, is an inspirational example of someone whose trailblazing work in a typically male arena makes women in her community safer. Arti is determined to create a world where her daughter will not face the obstacles that she has faced, and she is already making a difference through her example," said Amal Clooney, the British activist-barrister after whom the award is named.</p>

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<p>For the reception at Buckingham Palace, Arti came in a pink rickshaw, showing it as both an eco-friendly way to travel and a symbol of a larger idea and movement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-menai-bridge-soon-king-charles-aides-reviewing-his-funeral-plans-reports-suggest-715261">Also read | 'Operation Menai Bridge': King Charles’&nbsp;aides reviewing his funeral plans, reports suggest</a></p>

<p>In July 2023, Project Lehar, in collaboration with Prince's Trust International and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), introduced Arti to the Indian government's Pink E-Rickshaw scheme.</p>

<p>This initiative tries to empower women and broaden their income opportunities across the country. The Bahraich district administration provided pink e-rickshaws to women drivers with a subsidy under this scheme.</p>

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An 18-year-old rickshaw driver named Arti, from a village in Bahraich district of India's Uttar Pradesh, got the opportunity to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace after receiving a prestigious women's empowerment award in London this week.

An 18-year-old rickshaw driver named Arti, from a village in Bahraich district of India's Uttar Pradesh, got the opportunity to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace after receiving a prestigious women's empowerment award in London this week. Arti was presented with the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award at the Prince's Trust Awards in London. Following the ceremony, she had the opportunity to meet the 75-year-old monarch on Wednesday (May 22). She was recognised for her role in inspiring other young girls through her involvement in the government's Pink E-rickshaw initiative, which is an attempt to provide safe transportation for women, contributing to tangible social change. "I take pride in being able to inspire other girls who face similar challenges. This newfound independence has allowed me to see the world in a different light. Now, I am able to fulfil not only my dreams but also those of my daughter," said Arti told PTI. "It has been an unbelievably amazing experience, meeting the King who was so nice and sent his namaste to my family back home too. He also listened carefully as I spoke about how much I love driving my e-rickshaw, which does not run on polluting diesel or petrol but one that I charge at home every night," she shared, speaking in Hindi. Also read | Shocked by King Charles III’s ‘bloody’, 'satanic' portrait? Here are 6 others that made people cringe Significance of the award Established by King Charles during his tenure as the Prince of Wales, the Prince's Trust International is set to be renamed the King's Trust International. This organisation will persist in its mission to help young people in 20 countries through programmes focused on employment, education, and enterprise. Additionally, the Prince's Trust Women's Empowerment Award honours young women worldwide who have overcome obstacles and positively impacted their communities. "This year's winner, Arti, is an inspirational example of someone whose trailblazing work in a typically male arena makes women in her community safer. Arti is determined to create a world where her daughter will not face the obstacles that she has faced, and she is already making a difference through her example," said Amal Clooney, the British activist-barrister after whom the award is named. For the reception at Buckingham Palace, Arti came in a pink rickshaw, showing it as both an eco-friendly way to travel and a symbol of a larger idea and movement. Also read | 'Operation Menai Bridge': King Charles’ aides reviewing his funeral plans, reports suggest In July 2023, Project Lehar, in collaboration with Prince's Trust International and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), introduced Arti to the Indian government's Pink E-Rickshaw scheme. This initiative tries to empower women and broaden their income opportunities across the country. The Bahraich district administration provided pink e-rickshaws to women drivers with a subsidy under this scheme. (With inputs from agencies)

18-year-old pink E-rickshaw driver from India wins prestigious UK Royal Award; meets King Charles

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- A helicopter carrying six pilgrims landed away from the helipad in Kedarnath due to a technical snag. All passengers, including the pilot, are safe. CCTV footage of the incident has now surfaced online.

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

Cannes Film Festival 2024 is proving to be a landmark year for Indian cinema. As many as 9 films from various parts of the country have been selected to be screened at the festival this year. Apart from red carpet-appearances, Indian artists have also made a mark and won laurels at the festival this year. Take a look.

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North India sizzles in searing heat whereas storm brews in Bay of Bengal

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Outrage continues to grow over Saturday night's Pune Porsche crash incident which resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. In the latest, the Pune police has detained the driver who was present with the minor inside the car at the time of the incident. The accused has claimed that his family driver was behind the wheels when the accident happened. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Teen, father reportedly claim family driver was behind crash

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North India reels under heatwave. Blistering heat scorched large parts of the country. IMD has issued a red warning for several states. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave in India: IMD issues heatwave alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Delhi

Outrage continues to grow over Saturday night's Pune Porsche crash incident which resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. In the latest Pune Juvenile court has cancelled bail for 17-year-old accused who rammed his Porsche into a motorcycle which resulted in the deaths of two IT Engineers. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Police detain family driver

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<p>The mother of the 17-year-old boy, accused of crashing his Porsche into two tech workers in India's Pune, resulting in their deaths, has requested police protection for her son after a fake video surfaced, allegedly showing him bragging about escaping consequences.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pune Police have announced an investigation into claims by the Opposition that the teenager received preferential treatment.</p>

<p>In a video message, the teenager's mother stated that the boy in the video was not her son and that the video was doctored. She mentioned that her son was currently in a detention centre.</p>

<p>"The video which is being circulated is not of my son. That is a fake video. My son is in the detention centre,” said the teen’s mother in her message, as reported by PTI.</p>

<p>A rap song, allegedly featuring the teenager bragging about evading consequences for the car crash, went viral on social media. However, the Pune Police have confirmed that the account is fake.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/teen-in-indias-kanpur-sent-to-juvenile-home-in-hit-and-run-case-where-he-killed-two-724829">Also read | Teen in India's Kanpur killed 2 in hit-and-run incident; months later hit 4 people with car</a></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a senior police official is likely to question the officers and staff of the Yerwada station regarding allegations that they downplayed the severity of the incident. They are also accused of delaying the medical examination to determine the boy's blood alcohol level.</p>

<p>Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar alleged that the teen was served burgers and pizza while in police detention.</p>

<p>"Officers at Yerwada Police Station spent more time questioning the relationship between Anish and Ashwini - IT professionals fatally knocked down by a drunk minor -while the accused was allegedly served burger and pizza" he wrote on X.</p>

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<p>The police have denied the&nbsp;allegation.</p>

<p>Earlier, the teenager was brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail and instructed him to write a 300-word essay. Following public outrage, the bail was revoked, and he was sent to a remand home.</p>

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<p>The police later arrested the boy's father for permitting his son to drive without a license.</p>

<p>According to the police, the father's driver informed him that his son wanted to drive the car. The father, a realtor, allegedly instructed the driver to give his son the car.</p>

<p>Before the accident, the boy had reportedly spent nearly ₹70,000 at two bars. The police have arrested the bar owners for serving him alcohol.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pune-porsche-accident-17-year-old-boy-claims-family-driver-behind-deadly-crash-724722">Also read | Pune Porsche accident: Teen, father now reportedly claim family driver was behind deadly crash</a></p>

<h2><strong>Who were the victims?</strong></h2>

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<p>Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Kostha, both 24-year-old engineers, had left their small hometowns with big dreams. On that night in Pune, they were returning on a bike after meeting friends when the drunken teenager driving a high-end car hit them from behind.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Pune Porsche crash incident: Teen's father a realtor was on the run</strong></p>

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<p>According to eyewitnesses, Ashwini was thrown 20 feet into the air before landing hard, while Anish was thrown against a parked car. Both died on the spot.</p>
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The mother of the 17-year-old boy, accused of crashing his Porsche into two tech workers in India's Pune, resulting in their deaths, has requested police protection for her son after a fake video surfaced, allegedly showing him bragging about escaping consequences.

The mother of the 17-year-old boy, accused of crashing his Porsche into two tech workers in India's Pune, resulting in their deaths, has requested police protection for her son after a fake video surfaced, allegedly showing him bragging about escaping consequences. Meanwhile, Pune Police have announced an investigation into claims by the Opposition that the teenager received preferential treatment. In a video message, the teenager's mother stated that the boy in the video was not her son and that the video was doctored. She mentioned that her son was currently in a detention centre. "The video which is being circulated is not of my son. That is a fake video. My son is in the detention centre,” said the teen’s mother in her message, as reported by PTI. A rap song, allegedly featuring the teenager bragging about evading consequences for the car crash, went viral on social media. However, the Pune Police have confirmed that the account is fake. Also read | Teen in India's Kanpur killed 2 in hit-and-run incident; months later hit 4 people with car Meanwhile, a senior police official is likely to question the officers and staff of the Yerwada station regarding allegations that they downplayed the severity of the incident. They are also accused of delaying the medical examination to determine the boy's blood alcohol level. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar alleged that the teen was served burgers and pizza while in police detention. "Officers at Yerwada Police Station spent more time questioning the relationship between Anish and Ashwini - IT professionals fatally knocked down by a drunk minor -while the accused was allegedly served burger and pizza" he wrote on X. The police have denied the allegation. Earlier, the teenager was brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail and instructed him to write a 300-word essay. Following public outrage, the bail was revoked, and he was sent to a remand home. The police later arrested the boy's father for permitting his son to drive without a license. According to the police, the father's driver informed him that his son wanted to drive the car. The father, a realtor, allegedly instructed the driver to give his son the car. Before the accident, the boy had reportedly spent nearly ₹70,000 at two bars. The police have arrested the bar owners for serving him alcohol. Also read | Pune Porsche accident: Teen, father now reportedly claim family driver was behind deadly crash Who were the victims? Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Kostha, both 24-year-old engineers, had left their small hometowns with big dreams. On that night in Pune, they were returning on a bike after meeting friends when the drunken teenager driving a high-end car hit them from behind. Also watch | Pune Porsche crash incident: Teen's father a realtor was on the run According to eyewitnesses, Ashwini was thrown 20 feet into the air before landing hard, while Anish was thrown against a parked car. Both died on the spot. (With inputs from agencies)

Pune Porsche crash: Mother of teen urges police protection for son after fake rap video goes viral

<p>Emphasising on deep India Sri Lanka Buddhism link, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on the Vesak day celebrations at the high commission in New Delhi pointed to how the message of Buddhism reached her country from India. The Sri Lankan high commissioner was decked up with lights to celebrate the day, with a large white Vesak lantern outside the mission.</p>

<p>"Sri Lanka received the message of Buddhism in the time of Emperor Ashoka," High Commissioner Senewiratne reminded, invoking the historical ties that have bound Sri Lanka and India through the ages. She emphasised on how Vesak is not a mere reminder of Buddha's enlightenment but a moment for profound reflection on his teachings.</p>

<p>Highlighting the enduring ties between Sri Lanka and India, Senewiratne remarked, "Sri Lanka and India will forever be bound by the unbreakable bonds of our countries' Buddhist heritage."</p>

<p>This underscores the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual connections that have historically defined the relationship, with new focus being on Buddhist circuit.</p>

<p>Senewiratne emphasised the broader regional significance of Buddhism, noting how it has shaped the cultural landscapes of nations beyond Sri Lanka and&nbsp;India. "The Buddha was born in Lumbini, and attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and Parinirvana in Kushi Nagar" she remarked, pointing to the profound impact of Buddhism across South and Southeast Asia.</p>

<p>In the midst of today's global challenges, Senewiratne turned to the teachings of Buddhism for guidance.</p>

<p>"With an international environment defaced by conflict and division, it is timely to contemplate on the Buddha’s doctrine," she asserted. Drawing upon the principles of non-violence and compassion, she emphasised the potential of these teachings to foster reconciliation in a fractured world.</p>

<p>This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 54/115 that saw international recognition of Vesak. "The invaluable co-sponsorship of this Resolution by the countries you represent is much appreciated" she acknowledged, highlighting the collective effort to bring the significance of Vesak to the global stage. India had supported this resolution.</p>

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<p>Vesak day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, and is also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. The holiday is usually observed during the first full moon in May according to the lunar calendar. India's Minister of state for ministry of external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi was also present at the occasion.</p>


Emphasising on deep India Sri Lanka Buddhism link, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on the Vesak day celebrations at the high commission in New Delhi pointed to how the message of Buddhism reached her country from India.

Emphasising on deep India Sri Lanka Buddhism link, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on the Vesak day celebrations at the high commission in New Delhi pointed to how the message of Buddhism reached her country from India. The Sri Lankan high commissioner was decked up with lights to celebrate the day, with a large white Vesak lantern outside the mission. "Sri Lanka received the message of Buddhism in the time of Emperor Ashoka," High Commissioner Senewiratne reminded, invoking the historical ties that have bound Sri Lanka and India through the ages. She emphasised on how Vesak is not a mere reminder of Buddha's enlightenment but a moment for profound reflection on his teachings. Highlighting the enduring ties between Sri Lanka and India, Senewiratne remarked, "Sri Lanka and India will forever be bound by the unbreakable bonds of our countries' Buddhist heritage." This underscores the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual connections that have historically defined the relationship, with new focus being on Buddhist circuit. Senewiratne emphasised the broader regional significance of Buddhism, noting how it has shaped the cultural landscapes of nations beyond Sri Lanka and India. "The Buddha was born in Lumbini, and attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and Parinirvana in Kushi Nagar" she remarked, pointing to the profound impact of Buddhism across South and Southeast Asia. In the midst of today's global challenges, Senewiratne turned to the teachings of Buddhism for guidance. "With an international environment defaced by conflict and division, it is timely to contemplate on the Buddha’s doctrine," she asserted. Drawing upon the principles of non-violence and compassion, she emphasised the potential of these teachings to foster reconciliation in a fractured world. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 54/115 that saw international recognition of Vesak. "The invaluable co-sponsorship of this Resolution by the countries you represent is much appreciated" she acknowledged, highlighting the collective effort to bring the significance of Vesak to the global stage. India had supported this resolution. "Sri Lanka received the message of Buddhism from Emperor Ashoka of India..", Sri Lanka @SLinIndia high commissioner Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne highlights the India Sri Lanka Buddha link at Vesak Day Celebrations @WIONews https://t.co/Pdl4Fq9vzF pic.twitter.com/xcxflgAH9T — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 23, 2024 × Vesak day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, and is also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. The holiday is usually observed during the first full moon in May according to the lunar calendar. India's Minister of state for ministry of external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi was also present at the occasion.

On Vesak Day, Sri Lankan envoy Senewiratne points to deep India-Sri Lanka connect

In India's state of Uttar Pradesh, an 18-year-old female rickshaw driver has won the pretigious women's empowerment award in the United Kingdom. Arti recieved the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award. Arti belongs to Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Andhra Pradesh, famous for its strong local sentiments and political landscape, has historically been a challenge for national parties during Lok Sabha elections.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Andhra Pradesh, famous for its strong local sentiments and political landscape, has historically been a challenge for national parties during Lok Sabha elections. With a significant impact on national politics, the state has seen shifts in political equations, especially with swing votes playing a crucial role. Past elections and scenario now In the 2004 and 2009 Lok Sabha Elections, Andhra Pradesh was important for the Congress to come to power at the Centre. Despite winning only two seats in the state in 2014 and none in 2019, the BJP formed the government. The 2024 elections might be a little different as I.N.D.I.A alliance, led by the Congress includes many local parties from the state. Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Number of Lok Sabha seats that Andhra Pradesh has is 25, making it the 9th largest state in terms of parliamentary representation. Among these, four seats are reserved for SC candidates and one for ST candidates. In the 2019 elections, the YSR Congress Party emerged as the dominant force, winning 22 out of the 25 seats, while both the BJP and INC did not secure any seats. Andhra Pradesh is usually one of the first states to start voting in Lok Sabha Elections, as was the case in 2019. However, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the 18th Lok Sabha elections for all 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh will take place in phase four, on May 13, 2024. Phase 4: Date of polling- May 13 Araku Srikakulam Vizianagaram Visakhapatnam Anakapalle Kakinada Amalapuram Rajahmundry Narsapuram Eluru Machilipatnam Vijayawada Guntur Narasaraopet Baapatla Ongole Nandyal Kurnool Anantapur Hindupur Kadapa Nellore Tirupati Rajampet Chittoor How many phases will Andhra Pradesh have? The 2024 General Elections in Andhra Pradesh will take place in a single phase. Similar to the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, all constituencies in Andhra Pradesh will vote in a single phase, as per the announcement by the ECI. This time, it will be in phase four. Complete list of constituencies and elected members of Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections of 2019 No Constituency Elected Members Party 1 Araku (ST) Goddeti Madhavi YSR CP 2 Srikakulam Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu TDP 3 Vizianagaram Bellani Chandrasekhar YSR CP 4 Visakhapatnam M. V. V. Satyanarayana YSR CP 5 Anakapalli Dr. Beesetti Venkata Satyavathi YSR CP 6 Kakinada Vanga Geetha YSR CP 7 Amalapuram (SC) Chinta Anuradha YSR CP 8 Rajahmundry Margani Bharat YSR CP 9 Narasapuram Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju YSR CP 10 Eluru Kotagiri Sridhar YSR CP 11 Machilipatnam Vallabhaneni Balasouri YSR CP 12 Vijayawada Kesineni Srinivas TDP 13 Guntur Galla Jayadev TDP 14 Narasaraopet Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu YSR CP 15 Bapatla (SC) Nandigam Suresh YSR CP 16 Ongole Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy YSR CP 17 Nandyal Pocha Brahmananda Reddy YSR CP 18 Kurnool Ayushman Doctor Sanjeev Kumar YSR CP 19 Anantapur Tallari Rangaiah YSR CP 20 Hindupur Kuruva Gorantla Madhav YSR CP 21 Kadapa Y. S. Avinash Reddy YSR CP 22 Nellore Adala Prabhakara Reddy YSR CP 23 Tirupati (SC) Balli Durga Prasad Rao YSR CP 24 Rajampet P. V. Midhun Reddy YSR CP 25 Chittoor (SC) N. Reddeppa YSR CP The BJP coalition NDA's status in the state remains unchanged, while the INC could potentially benefit in the upcoming elections by forming the newly established I.N.D.I.A alliance. However, both alliances will encounter tough competition from powerful regional parties like the YSR Congress Party. Complete list of candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections of 2024 No Constituency NDA I.N.D.I.A 1 Araku (ST) Kothapalli Geetha 2 Srikakulam 3 Vizianagaram 4 Visakhapatnam 5 Anakapalli CM Ramesh 6 Kakinada 7 Amalapuram (SC) 8 Rajahmundry D Purandareshwari 9 Narasapuram Bhupatiraju Srinivas Varma 10 Eluru 11 Machilipatnam 12 Vijayawada 13 Guntur 14 Narasaraopet 15 Bapatla (SC) 16 Ongole 17 Nandyal 18 Kurnool 19 Anantapur 20 Hindupur 21 Kadapa 22 Nellore 23 Tirupati (SC) Varaprasad Rao 24 Rajampet N Kiran Kumar Reddy 25 Chittoor (SC)

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates, all you need to know

<p><strong>Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule:&nbsp;</strong>Voting is being held in&nbsp;Telangana&nbsp;in third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 13).</p>

<p><strong>Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule</strong></p>

<p>Telangana, which separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014 through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, following the Telangana movement, quickly rose to national prominence.</p>

<p>Traditionally a stronghold of the Congress party, the political landscape underwent a significant transformation with the emergence of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), under the leadership of K Chandrashekhar Rao.</p>

<p>The strategic name change of the party in 2022 was aimed at the 2024 General Elections.</p>

<p>On the other hand, despite the&nbsp;setback&nbsp;in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) anticipates a resurgence in 2024, buoyed by a strong performance in the 2023 state assembly elections.</p>

<h2><strong>Past elections and present outlook</strong></h2>

<p>During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Telangana played a pivotal role as one of the initial states to cast votes. With minimal changes in the state's political dynamics over the last five years, it is poised to maintain its significance in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.</p>

<h2><strong>Telangana Lok Sabha elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Telangana ranks 13th among states in terms of numbers of Lok Sabha seats, boasting a total of 17 seats. Among these, three seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, while two seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. In the 2019 elections, the BRS (formerly TRS) emerged as the dominant party, securing nine seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) followed with four seats, relegating the INC to third place with three seats. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) also secured one seat.</p>

<p>Complete list of constituencies and elected members of Telangana Lok Sabha Elections of 2019:</p>

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						<td><strong>No</strong></td>
						<td><strong>Constituency</strong></td>
						<td><strong>Elected Members</strong></td>
						<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>1</td>
						<td>Adilabad (ST)</td>
						<td>Soyam Bapu Rao</td>
						<td>BJP</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>2</td>
						<td>Peddapalli (SC)</td>
						<td>Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>3</td>
						<td>Karimnagar</td>
						<td>Bandi Sanjay Kumar</td>
						<td>BJP</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>4</td>
						<td>Nizamabad</td>
						<td>Dharmapuri Arvind</td>
						<td>BJP</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>5</td>
						<td>Zahirabad</td>
						<td>B. B. Patil</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>6</td>
						<td>Medak</td>
						<td>Kotha Prabhakar Reddy</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>7</td>
						<td>Malkajgiri</td>
						<td>A. Revanth Reddy</td>
						<td>INC</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>8</td>
						<td>Secunderabad</td>
						<td>G. Kishan Reddy</td>
						<td>BJP</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>9</td>
						<td>Hyderabad</td>
						<td>Asaduddin Owaisi</td>
						<td>AIMIM</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>10</td>
						<td>Chevella</td>
						<td>G. Ranjith Reddy</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>11</td>
						<td>Mahabubnagar</td>
						<td>Manne Srinivas Reddy</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>12</td>
						<td>Nagarkurnool (SC)</td>
						<td>Pothuganti Ramulu</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>13</td>
						<td>Nalgonda</td>
						<td>N. Uttam Kumar Reddy</td>
						<td>INC</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>14</td>
						<td>Bhongir</td>
						<td>Komatireddy Venkat Reddy</td>
						<td>INC</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>15</td>
						<td>Warangal (SC)</td>
						<td>Pasunuri Dayakar</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>16</td>
						<td>Mahabubabad (ST)</td>
						<td>Kavitha Maloth</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>17</td>
						<td>Khammam</td>
						<td>Nama Nageswara Rao</td>
						<td>BRS</td>
					</tr>
				</tbody>
			</table>
			</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>The Lok Sabha Elections in Telangana is poised for a three-way contest, with the BRS, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and the I.N.D.I.A alliance competing for dominance and aiming to influence the state's and South India's political scenario.</p>

<p>Complete list of candidates for the Telangana Lok Sabha Elections of 2024:</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
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			<td>
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				<tbody>
					<tr>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td><strong>No</strong></td>
						<td><strong>Constituency</strong></td>
						<td><strong>I.N.D.I.A</strong></td>
						<td style="width: 194px;"><strong>NDA</strong></td>
						<td style="width: 22px;"><strong>BRS</strong></td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>1</td>
						<td>Adilabad (ST)</td>
						<td>Dr. Suguna Kumari Chelimala</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Godam Nagesh</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Atram Sakku</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>2</td>
						<td>Peddapalli (SC)</td>
						<td>Gaddam Vamsi Krishna</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Gomasa Srinivas</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Koppula Eshwar</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>3</td>
						<td>Karimnagar</td>
						<td>Velichala Rajender Rao<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Bandi Sanjay Kumar</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Boinipalli Vinodkumar<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>4</td>
						<td>Nizamabad</td>
						<td>Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Arvind Dharmapuri</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Bajireddy Govardhan</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>5</td>
						<td>Zahirabad</td>
						<td>Suresh Kumar Shetkar</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">B B Patil</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Gali Anil Kumar<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>6</td>
						<td>Medak</td>
						<td>Neelam Madhu</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">P.Venkatram Reddy<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>7</td>
						<td>Malkajgiri</td>
						<td>Smt. Sunitha Mahender Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Eatala Rajender</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Ragidi Lakshma Reddy</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>8</td>
						<td>Secunderabad</td>
						<td>Danam Nagender</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">G Kishan Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">T. Padmarao Goud</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>9</td>
						<td>Hyderabad</td>
						<td>Rajesh Kumar Pulipeti</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Dr Madhavi Latha</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>10</td>
						<td>Chelvella</td>
						<td>Dr. Gaddam Rajith Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Konda Vishweshwar Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Kasani Gnaneshwar</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>11</td>
						<td>Mahabubnagar</td>
						<td>Challa Vamshi Chand Reddy<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Smt. DK Aruna</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Manne Srinivas Reddy<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>12</td>
						<td>Nagarkurnool (SC)</td>
						<td>Dr. Mallu Ravi</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">P Bharat</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">R.S. Praveen Kumar</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>13</td>
						<td>Nalgonda</td>
						<td>Raghuveer Kunduru<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Saidi Reddy<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Kancharla Krishna Reddy<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>14</td>
						<td>Bhongir</td>
						<td>Chamala Kumar Reddy</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Boora Narsaiah Goud</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Kyama Mallesh</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>15</td>
						<td>Warangal (SC)</td>
						<td>Dr. Kadiyam Kavya</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Aroori Ramesh<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>16</td>
						<td>Mahabubabad (ST)</td>
						<td>Balram Naik Porika</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Prof. Azmeera Seetaram Naik</td>
						<td style="width: 22px;">Maloth Kavitha</td>
						<td>&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
					</tr>
					<tr>
					</tr>
					<tr>
						<td>17</td>
						<td>Khammam</td>
						<td>Tandra Vinod Rao<br />
						<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
						<td style="width: 194px;">Tandra Vinod Rao<br />
						&nbsp;</td>
					</tr>
					<tr>
					</tr>
					<tr>
					</tr>
					<tr>
					</tr>
				</tbody>
			</table>
			</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
			<td>&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Voting is being held in Telangana in third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 13). Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule Telangana, which separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014 through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, following the Telangana movement, quickly rose to national prominence.

Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Voting is being held in Telangana in third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 13). Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule Telangana, which separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014 through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, following the Telangana movement, quickly rose to national prominence. Traditionally a stronghold of the Congress party, the political landscape underwent a significant transformation with the emergence of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), under the leadership of K Chandrashekhar Rao. The strategic name change of the party in 2022 was aimed at the 2024 General Elections. On the other hand, despite the setback in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) anticipates a resurgence in 2024, buoyed by a strong performance in the 2023 state assembly elections. Past elections and present outlook During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Telangana played a pivotal role as one of the initial states to cast votes. With minimal changes in the state's political dynamics over the last five years, it is poised to maintain its significance in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Telangana Lok Sabha elections 2024 Telangana ranks 13th among states in terms of numbers of Lok Sabha seats, boasting a total of 17 seats. Among these, three seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, while two seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. In the 2019 elections, the BRS (formerly TRS) emerged as the dominant party, securing nine seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) followed with four seats, relegating the INC to third place with three seats. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) also secured one seat. Complete list of constituencies and elected members of Telangana Lok Sabha Elections of 2019: No Constituency Elected Members Party 1 Adilabad (ST) Soyam Bapu Rao BJP 2 Peddapalli (SC) Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta BRS 3 Karimnagar Bandi Sanjay Kumar BJP 4 Nizamabad Dharmapuri Arvind BJP 5 Zahirabad B. B. Patil BRS 6 Medak Kotha Prabhakar Reddy BRS 7 Malkajgiri A. Revanth Reddy INC 8 Secunderabad G. Kishan Reddy BJP 9 Hyderabad Asaduddin Owaisi AIMIM 10 Chevella G. Ranjith Reddy BRS 11 Mahabubnagar Manne Srinivas Reddy BRS 12 Nagarkurnool (SC) Pothuganti Ramulu BRS 13 Nalgonda N. Uttam Kumar Reddy INC 14 Bhongir Komatireddy Venkat Reddy INC 15 Warangal (SC) Pasunuri Dayakar BRS 16 Mahabubabad (ST) Kavitha Maloth BRS 17 Khammam Nama Nageswara Rao BRS Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 The Lok Sabha Elections in Telangana is poised for a three-way contest, with the BRS, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and the I.N.D.I.A alliance competing for dominance and aiming to influence the state's and South India's political scenario. Complete list of candidates for the Telangana Lok Sabha Elections of 2024: No Constituency I.N.D.I.A NDA BRS 1 Adilabad (ST) Dr. Suguna Kumari Chelimala Godam Nagesh Atram Sakku 2 Peddapalli (SC) Gaddam Vamsi Krishna Gomasa Srinivas Koppula Eshwar 3 Karimnagar Velichala Rajender Rao Bandi Sanjay Kumar Boinipalli Vinodkumar 4 Nizamabad Tatiparthi Jeevan Reddy Arvind Dharmapuri Bajireddy Govardhan 5 Zahirabad Suresh Kumar Shetkar B B Patil Gali Anil Kumar 6 Medak Neelam Madhu Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao P.Venkatram Reddy 7 Malkajgiri Smt. Sunitha Mahender Reddy Eatala Rajender Ragidi Lakshma Reddy 8 Secunderabad Danam Nagender G Kishan Reddy T. Padmarao Goud 9 Hyderabad Rajesh Kumar Pulipeti Dr Madhavi Latha 10 Chelvella Dr. Gaddam Rajith Reddy Konda Vishweshwar Reddy Kasani Gnaneshwar 11 Mahabubnagar Challa Vamshi Chand Reddy Smt. DK Aruna Manne Srinivas Reddy 12 Nagarkurnool (SC) Dr. Mallu Ravi P Bharat R.S. Praveen Kumar 13 Nalgonda Raghuveer Kunduru Saidi Reddy Kancharla Krishna Reddy 14 Bhongir Chamala Kumar Reddy Boora Narsaiah Goud Kyama Mallesh 15 Warangal (SC) Dr. Kadiyam Kavya Aroori Ramesh 16 Mahabubabad (ST) Balram Naik Porika Prof. Azmeera Seetaram Naik Maloth Kavitha 17 Khammam Tandra Vinod Rao Tandra Vinod Rao

Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, schedule, phase, constituencies, candidates, other details

<p><strong>Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024&nbsp;Dates: </strong>Polling is underway in all Lok Sabha constituencies of the south Indian state of Kerala on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of the mammoth exercise.<br />
<br />
Kerala is one of the few states where the Congress remains strong. In 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won most seats here while the BJP-led NDA didn't win any. Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, represents a constituency in Kerala, making it important for the national party. However, the NDA plans to change this trajectory in the 2024 elections. Kerala has one of the highest voter turnout, so resonating with the people here is important&nbsp;for both parties.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When is Kerala Lok Sabha Elections? (Kerala Elections Date)</strong></h2>

<p>The Kerala Lok Sabha Elections for all 20 seats are taking place on April 26.</p>

<h2><b>Phase 2: Date of polling- April 26</b></h2>

<ol>
	<li>Kasargod</li>
	<li>Kannur</li>
	<li>Vadakara</li>
	<li>Wayanad</li>
	<li>Kozhikode</li>
	<li>Malappuram</li>
	<li>Ponnani</li>
	<li>Palakkad</li>
	<li>Alathur</li>
	<li>Thrissur</li>
	<li>Chalakudy</li>
	<li>Ernakulam</li>
	<li>Idukki</li>
	<li>Kottayam</li>
	<li>Alappuzha</li>
	<li>Mavelikkara</li>
	<li>Pathanamthitta</li>
	<li>Kollam</li>
	<li>Attingal</li>
	<li>Thiruvananthapuram</li>
</ol>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>In how many phases will Kerala's elections take place?</strong></h2>

<p>In Kerala, voting usually happens all at once because of its well-organised voters and system. Keeping with this tradition, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to hold the 2024 General Elections in Kerala in just one phase, which is phase two, on April 26.</p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha seats does Kerala have?</strong></h2>

<p>Kerala ranks 12th among states with the most Lok Sabha seats, which stands at&nbsp;a total of 20. Among these, 18 seats are unreserved, while two are reserved for SC candidates. In the 17th Lok Sabha Elections, the INC-led UPA won&nbsp;in 19 out of the 20 seats, making Kerala the most successful state for the alliance.</p>

<h2><strong>List of elected members and constituencies from the Kerala Lok Sabha Elections in 2019</strong></h2>

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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Constituency&quot;}"><strong>Constituency</strong></td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Elected Member&quot;}"><strong>Elected Member</strong></td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Party&quot;}"><strong>Party</strong></td>
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		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1}">1</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kasaragod&quot;}">Kasaragod</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rajmohan Unnithan&quot;}">Rajmohan Unnithan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}">2</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kannur&quot;}">Kannur</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;K. Sudhakaran&quot;}">K. Sudhakaran</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Vatakara&quot;}">Vatakara</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;K. Muraleedharan&quot;}">K. Muraleedharan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}">4</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Wayanad&quot;}">Wayanad</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rahul Gandhi&quot;}">Rahul Gandhi</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kozhikode&quot;}">Kozhikode</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;M. K. Raghavan&quot;}">M. K. Raghavan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Malappuram&quot;}">Malappuram</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;P. K. Kunhalikutty&quot;}">P. K. Kunhalikutty</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IUML&quot;}">IUML</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:7}">7</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ponnani&quot;}">Ponnani</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;E. T. Mohammed Basheer&quot;}">E. T. Mohammed Basheer</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IUML&quot;}">IUML</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Palakkad&quot;}">Palakkad</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;V. K. Sreekandan&quot;}">V. K. Sreekandan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:9}">9</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alathur&quot;}">Alathur</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ramya Haridas&quot;}">Ramya Haridas</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:10}">10</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thrissur&quot;}">Thrissur</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;T. N. Prathapan&quot;}">T. N. Prathapan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:11}">11</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Chalakudy&quot;}">Chalakudy</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Benny Behanan&quot;}">Benny Behanan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:12}">12</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ernakulam&quot;}">Ernakulam</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hibi Eden&quot;}">Hibi Eden</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:13}">13</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Idukki&quot;}">Idukki</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dean Kuriakose&quot;}">Dean Kuriakose</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:14}">14</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kottayam&quot;}">Kottayam</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thomas Chazhikadan&quot;}">Thomas Chazhikadan</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;KC(M)&quot;}">KC(M)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:15}">15</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alappuzha&quot;}">Alappuzha</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;A. M. Ariff&quot;}">A. M. Ariff</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;CPI(M)&quot;}">CPI(M)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:16}">16</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mavelikkara&quot;}">Mavelikkara</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kodikunnil Suresh&quot;}">Kodikunnil Suresh</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17}">17</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Pathanamthitta&quot;}">Pathanamthitta</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Anto Antony&quot;}">Anto Antony</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:18}">18</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kollam&quot;}">Kollam</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;N. K. Premachandran&quot;}">N. K. Premachandran</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;RSP&quot;}">RSP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19}">19</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Attingal&quot;}">Attingal</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Adoor Prakash&quot;}">Adoor Prakash</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:20}">20</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thiruvananthapuram&quot;}">Thiruvananthapuram</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Shashi Tharoor&quot;}">Shashi Tharoor</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;INC&quot;}">INC</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Kerala Candidates for the 2024 elections</strong></h2>

<p>Following their stellar performance in the previous elections, INC will try to maintain their momentum and keep the ruling government alliance out of the state with their newly formed I.N.D.I.A alliance. Meanwhile, NDA will look to improve their standing in the state and secure key seats this time around.</p>

<p>Currently, the Left parties have announced&nbsp;their final lineup of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The CPIM, contesting 15 seats, has put forward candidates such as MV Balakrishnan (Kasaragod), MV Jayarajan (Kannur), KK Shailja (Vatakara), Elamaram Kareem (Kozhikode), V Waseef (Malappuram), KS Hamsa (Ponnani), A Vijayaraghavan (Palakkad), K Radhakrishnan (Alathur), C Raveendranath (Chalakudy), KJ Shine (Ernakulam), Joice George (Idukki), AM Ariff (Alappuzha), Thomas Issac (Pathanamthitta), M Mukesh (Kollam), and V Joy (Attingal).</p>

<p>CPI has also announced&nbsp;the names of candidates for the four seats they will be contesting, including Annie Raja (Wayanad), Pannian Raveendran (Thiruvananthapuram), Arun Kumar (Mavelikkara), and VS Sunil Kumar (Thrissur).</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the 2024 Kerala Lok Sabha Elections&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-sheets-root="1" dir="ltr" width="535">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;No.&quot;}"><strong>No.</strong></td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Constituency&quot;}"><strong>Constituency</strong></td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I.N.D.I.A&quot;}"><strong>I.N.D.I.A</strong></td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NDA&quot;}"><strong>NDA</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1}">1</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kasaragod&quot;}">Kasaragod</td>
			<td>Rajmohan Unnithan (INC)</td>
			<td>M L Ashwini</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}">2</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kannur&quot;}">Kannur</td>
			<td>K Sudhakaran (INC)</td>
			<td>C Raghunath</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Vatakara&quot;}">Vadakara</td>
			<td>Shafi Parambil (INC)</td>
			<td>Prafulla Krishna</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}">4</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Wayanad&quot;}">Wayanad</td>
			<td>Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;(INC)</td>
			<td>K Surendran</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kozhikode&quot;}">Kozhikode</td>
			<td>M K Raghavan (INC)</td>
			<td>M T Ramesh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Malappuram&quot;}">Malappuram</td>
			<td>E T Mohammed Basheer</td>
			<td>Abdul Salam</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:7}">7</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ponnani&quot;}">Ponnani</td>
			<td>E T Mohammed Basheer</td>
			<td>Niveditha Subramanian</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Palakkad&quot;}">Palakkad</td>
			<td>V K Sreekandan (INC)</td>
			<td>C Krishnakumar</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:9}">9</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alathur&quot;}">Alathur</td>
			<td>Ramya Haridas (INC)</td>
			<td>TN Sarasu</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:10}">10</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thrissur&quot;}">Thrissur</td>
			<td>K Muraleedharan (INC)</td>
			<td>Suresh Gopi</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:11}">11</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Chalakudy&quot;}">Chalakudy</td>
			<td>Benny Behanan (INC)</td>
			<td>Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:12}">12</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ernakulam&quot;}">Ernakulam</td>
			<td>Hibi Eden (INC)</td>
			<td>KS Radhakrishna</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:13}">13</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Idukki&quot;}">Idukki</td>
			<td>Dean Kuriakose (INC)</td>
			<td>N K Nair</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:14}">14</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kottayam&quot;}">Kottayam</td>
			<td>Kerala Congress (J)</td>
			<td>Saji John</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:15}">15</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alappuzha&quot;}">Alappuzha</td>
			<td>KC Venugopal (INC)</td>
			<td>Shobha Surendran</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:16}">16</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Mavelikkara&quot;}">Mavelikkara</td>
			<td>Kodikunnil Suresh (INC)</td>
			<td>N Moity Koyikkara</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17}">17</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Pathanamthitta&quot;}">Pathanamthitta</td>
			<td>Anto Antony (INC)</td>
			<td>Anil K Antony</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:18}">18</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kollam&quot;}">Kollam</td>
			<td>N K Premachandran</td>
			<td>G Krishnakumar</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19}">19</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Attingal&quot;}">Attingal</td>
			<td>Adoor Prakash (INC)</td>
			<td>V Muraleedharan</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:20}">20</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Thiruvananthapuram&quot;}">Thiruvananthapuram</td>
			<td>Shashi Tharoor (INC)</td>
			<td>Rajiv Chandrasekhar</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: Polling is underway in all Lok Sabha constituencies of the south Indian state of Kerala on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of the mammoth exercise.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: Polling is underway in all Lok Sabha constituencies of the south Indian state of Kerala on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of the mammoth exercise. Kerala is one of the few states where the Congress remains strong. In 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won most seats here while the BJP-led NDA didn't win any. Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, represents a constituency in Kerala, making it important for the national party. However, the NDA plans to change this trajectory in the 2024 elections. Kerala has one of the highest voter turnout, so resonating with the people here is important for both parties. When is Kerala Lok Sabha Elections? (Kerala Elections Date) The Kerala Lok Sabha Elections for all 20 seats are taking place on April 26. Phase 2: Date of polling- April 26 Kasargod Kannur Vadakara Wayanad Kozhikode Malappuram Ponnani Palakkad Alathur Thrissur Chalakudy Ernakulam Idukki Kottayam Alappuzha Mavelikkara Pathanamthitta Kollam Attingal Thiruvananthapuram In how many phases will Kerala's elections take place? In Kerala, voting usually happens all at once because of its well-organised voters and system. Keeping with this tradition, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to hold the 2024 General Elections in Kerala in just one phase, which is phase two, on April 26. How many Lok Sabha seats does Kerala have? Kerala ranks 12th among states with the most Lok Sabha seats, which stands at a total of 20. Among these, 18 seats are unreserved, while two are reserved for SC candidates. In the 17th Lok Sabha Elections, the INC-led UPA won in 19 out of the 20 seats, making Kerala the most successful state for the alliance. List of elected members and constituencies from the Kerala Lok Sabha Elections in 2019 No. Constituency Elected Member Party 1 Kasaragod Rajmohan Unnithan INC 2 Kannur K. Sudhakaran INC 3 Vatakara K. Muraleedharan INC 4 Wayanad Rahul Gandhi INC 5 Kozhikode M. K. Raghavan INC 6 Malappuram P. K. Kunhalikutty IUML 7 Ponnani E. T. Mohammed Basheer IUML 8 Palakkad V. K. Sreekandan INC 9 Alathur Ramya Haridas INC 10 Thrissur T. N. Prathapan INC 11 Chalakudy Benny Behanan INC 12 Ernakulam Hibi Eden INC 13 Idukki Dean Kuriakose INC 14 Kottayam Thomas Chazhikadan KC(M) 15 Alappuzha A. M. Ariff CPI(M) 16 Mavelikkara Kodikunnil Suresh INC 17 Pathanamthitta Anto Antony INC 18 Kollam N. K. Premachandran RSP 19 Attingal Adoor Prakash INC 20 Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor INC Kerala Candidates for the 2024 elections Following their stellar performance in the previous elections, INC will try to maintain their momentum and keep the ruling government alliance out of the state with their newly formed I.N.D.I.A alliance. Meanwhile, NDA will look to improve their standing in the state and secure key seats this time around. Currently, the Left parties have announced their final lineup of candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The CPIM, contesting 15 seats, has put forward candidates such as MV Balakrishnan (Kasaragod), MV Jayarajan (Kannur), KK Shailja (Vatakara), Elamaram Kareem (Kozhikode), V Waseef (Malappuram), KS Hamsa (Ponnani), A Vijayaraghavan (Palakkad), K Radhakrishnan (Alathur), C Raveendranath (Chalakudy), KJ Shine (Ernakulam), Joice George (Idukki), AM Ariff (Alappuzha), Thomas Issac (Pathanamthitta), M Mukesh (Kollam), and V Joy (Attingal). CPI has also announced the names of candidates for the four seats they will be contesting, including Annie Raja (Wayanad), Pannian Raveendran (Thiruvananthapuram), Arun Kumar (Mavelikkara), and VS Sunil Kumar (Thrissur). Complete list of candidates for the 2024 Kerala Lok Sabha Elections No. Constituency I.N.D.I.A NDA 1 Kasaragod Rajmohan Unnithan (INC) M L Ashwini 2 Kannur K Sudhakaran (INC) C Raghunath 3 Vadakara Shafi Parambil (INC) Prafulla Krishna 4 Wayanad Rahul Gandhi (INC) K Surendran 5 Kozhikode M K Raghavan (INC) M T Ramesh 6 Malappuram E T Mohammed Basheer Abdul Salam 7 Ponnani E T Mohammed Basheer Niveditha Subramanian 8 Palakkad V K Sreekandan (INC) C Krishnakumar 9 Alathur Ramya Haridas (INC) TN Sarasu 10 Thrissur K Muraleedharan (INC) Suresh Gopi 11 Chalakudy Benny Behanan (INC) Rajeev Chandrasekhar. 12 Ernakulam Hibi Eden (INC) KS Radhakrishna 13 Idukki Dean Kuriakose (INC) N K Nair 14 Kottayam Kerala Congress (J) Saji John 15 Alappuzha KC Venugopal (INC) Shobha Surendran 16 Mavelikkara Kodikunnil Suresh (INC) N Moity Koyikkara 17 Pathanamthitta Anto Antony (INC) Anil K Antony 18 Kollam N K Premachandran G Krishnakumar 19 Attingal Adoor Prakash (INC) V Muraleedharan 20 Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor (INC) Rajiv Chandrasekhar

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, Schedule, phase, seats, candidates you need to know

<p>A five-year-old girl in Malappuram district of Kerala lost her life as she was afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, which is a rare brain infection, official sources said on Tuesday (May 21). The brain infection was caused by a free-living amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, found in contaminated waters. This is a rare but severe brain infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Official sources said that the girl hailed from Moonniyur panchayat. She was undergoing treatment for over a week at the Kozhikode Medical College's Institute of Maternal and Child Health. She was on a ventilator but succumbed on Monday night as she was unresponsive to medication.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-in-india-tamil-nadu-health-official-says-no-need-for-any-panic-724396">Covid in India: Tamil Nadu health official says no need for any panic</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The medical experts said that the infection is caused when free-living, non-parasitic amoebae bacteria enter the body through the nose from contaminated water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing sources, news agency PTI reported that the girl had taken a bath in a nearby pond on May 1 and by May 10. After that, she showed symptoms of fever, headache and vomiting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other kids who also took a bath along with the girl in the same pond were under observation. The sources added that they were later discharged after being found to be free of infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/misleading-ads-case-kerala-court-summons-patanjalis-baba-ramdev-managing-director-724358">Misleading ads case: Kerala court summons Patanjali’s Baba Ramdev, managing director</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>What is Naegleria fowleri?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A report by Healthy Children revealed that Naegleria fowleri is a type of amoeba that is usually found in warm freshwater and moist soil. It likes heat, thus it is most commonly found in the water during the summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Naegleria fowleri can also be found in the silt at the bottom of freshwater bodies in considerably lower temperatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that Naegleria fowleri can also grow in hot water heaters, pipes and water systems. This includes systems that are treated for public drinking. It hasn't been found in salt water.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>How can Naegleria fowleri infect people?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Naegleria fowleri infections can occur when water containing the amoeba enters your nose. It can then migrate up the nasal cavity and into the brain. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) can result from this infection. A PAM infection is nearly always fatal since it destroys brain tissue quickly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A five-year-old girl in Malappuram district of Kerala lost her life as she was afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, which is a rare brain infection, official sources said on Tuesday (May 21).

A five-year-old girl in Malappuram district of Kerala lost her life as she was afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, which is a rare brain infection, official sources said on Tuesday (May 21). The brain infection was caused by a free-living amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, found in contaminated waters. This is a rare but severe brain infection. Official sources said that the girl hailed from Moonniyur panchayat. She was undergoing treatment for over a week at the Kozhikode Medical College's Institute of Maternal and Child Health. She was on a ventilator but succumbed on Monday night as she was unresponsive to medication. Also read: Covid in India: Tamil Nadu health official says no need for any panic The medical experts said that the infection is caused when free-living, non-parasitic amoebae bacteria enter the body through the nose from contaminated water. Citing sources, news agency PTI reported that the girl had taken a bath in a nearby pond on May 1 and by May 10. After that, she showed symptoms of fever, headache and vomiting. Other kids who also took a bath along with the girl in the same pond were under observation. The sources added that they were later discharged after being found to be free of infection. Also read: Misleading ads case: Kerala court summons Patanjali’s Baba Ramdev, managing director What is Naegleria fowleri? A report by Healthy Children revealed that Naegleria fowleri is a type of amoeba that is usually found in warm freshwater and moist soil. It likes heat, thus it is most commonly found in the water during the summer. However, Naegleria fowleri can also be found in the silt at the bottom of freshwater bodies in considerably lower temperatures. The report added that Naegleria fowleri can also grow in hot water heaters, pipes and water systems. This includes systems that are treated for public drinking. It hasn't been found in salt water. Watch this report: × How can Naegleria fowleri infect people? Naegleria fowleri infections can occur when water containing the amoeba enters your nose. It can then migrate up the nasal cavity and into the brain. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) can result from this infection. A PAM infection is nearly always fatal since it destroys brain tissue quickly. (With inputs from agencies)

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