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Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan hoisted his political party's flag at their headquarters on Monday, marking the party having completed four years since inception.&nbsp;The veteran actor had launched his party on February 21st, 2018, after sensing a void in Tamil Nadu politics, following the demise of dominant political figures J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi. Since the time of its inception,' Makkal Needhi Maiam'(People's Justice Federation) candidates have contested the 2019 Parliamentary Polls, 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the recent Local body polls in the state.

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"Tomorrow is ours is our slogan and we are headed for 2024(Parliamentary polls)" he told reporters, on the further goals of his party. Despite having witnessed considerable growth across Tamil Nadu, the actor's party has not been able to open its account in either the 2019 Parliamentary poll or the Assembly Polls of 2021. Haasan, however put up a tough fight from the Coimbatore South Constituency last year and came a close second to the winner, BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan. According to Haasan, his party has grown fairly well for a five-year-old child.

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On Monday, the actor-turned-politician also visited Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and handed over a petition, urging that participative democracy be enabled in local bodies. He pointed out that, the Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Amendment) Act 2010 (No.35) paved the way for Area Sabha and Ward Committee to be instituted for participative democracy in Corporation and Municipalities. He added that,11 years hence, this has not been implemented because, the rules are yet to be formed and notified. Almost half of the population in Tamil Nadu lives in urban local bodies and they are being denied participative democracy, he added in his letter to the Chief Secretary.

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan hoisted his political party's flag at their headquarters on Monday, marking the party having completed four years since inception.

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan hoisted his political party's flag at their headquarters on Monday, marking the party having completed four years since inception. The veteran actor had launched his party on February 21st, 2018, after sensing a void in Tamil Nadu politics, following the demise of dominant political figures J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi. Since the time of its inception,' Makkal Needhi Maiam'(People's Justice Federation) candidates have contested the 2019 Parliamentary Polls, 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the recent Local body polls in the state. Also read | Kamal Haasan to become first Indian celebrity to have his own digital avatar in metaverse "Tomorrow is ours is our slogan and we are headed for 2024(Parliamentary polls)" he told reporters, on the further goals of his party. Despite having witnessed considerable growth across Tamil Nadu, the actor's party has not been able to open its account in either the 2019 Parliamentary poll or the Assembly Polls of 2021. Haasan, however put up a tough fight from the Coimbatore South Constituency last year and came a close second to the winner, BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan. According to Haasan, his party has grown fairly well for a five-year-old child. Also read | Kamal Haasan’s political party Makkal Needhi Maiam crumbles, sees multiple resignations On Monday, the actor-turned-politician also visited Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and handed over a petition, urging that participative democracy be enabled in local bodies. He pointed out that, the Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Amendment) Act 2010 (No.35) paved the way for Area Sabha and Ward Committee to be instituted for participative democracy in Corporation and Municipalities. He added that,11 years hence, this has not been implemented because, the rules are yet to be formed and notified. Almost half of the population in Tamil Nadu lives in urban local bodies and they are being denied participative democracy, he added in his letter to the Chief Secretary.

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Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia following the delayed parliamentary elections. Africa’s second-most populous country went to the polls on Monday but an opposition boycott, a months-long war in Tigray, along with the logistical challenges overshadowed the votes in some regions.

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Voters headed to parliamentary polls in Kazakhstan on Sunday with the ruling party expected to score a big win as it has been since the last two decades.

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The Tibetan government-in-exile based in India is preparing to hold parliamentary elections next year. The Tibetan Election Commission has also announced dates for voter registration.

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Sri Lanka's twice-postponed parliamentary polls will now be held on August 5 by following the COVID-19 health guidelines, election commission chairman Mahinda Deshapriya announced on Wednesday.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on March 2 dissolved the Parliament, six months ahead of schedule, and called for snap polls on April 25. However, the election commission in mid-April postponed the elections by nearly two months to June 20 due to the coronavirus outbreak in the island nation.

The commission last month informed the apex court that the polls cannot be held on June 20 because of the raging coronavirus pandemic.

The new date was decided following a unanimous decision reached between the members of the NEC, Deshapriya told reporters on Wednesday.

"We have signed the gazette (announcing the date) and sent it to the government printer,"&nbsp;he said.

This year's election would see health guidelines such as wearing face masks and maintaining physical distance being practiced during the poll.

The election commission came under criticism from the ruling party for delaying the polls. The opposition approached the apex court to delay the elections in view of COVID-19.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court rejected all petitions challenging the gazette issued by President Rajapaksa dissolving Parliament and the June 20 date of the general elections announced by the election commission.

The petitions by Opposition parties and civil society activists argued that Rajapaksa's March 2 gazette was invalid as the Parliament could not be met within the three months period stipulated in the Constitution. The three months time during which Parliament must meet expired on June 2.

Under the country's proportional representation system of elections, candidates representing political parties and independent groups vie for parliament by seeking votes against their individual number in the candidate list. The number of candidates differs from district to district in all the 22 electoral districts.

The voters can vote for three candidates after marking their vote for the party symbol of their choice.

Some 16 million people are eligible to vote in the election to choose the 225-member parliament for a 5-year term.

The election commission this week held a mock poll in the southern Galle district to test the COVID-19 health guidelines and its preparedness for the parliamentary polls.

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases total increased to 1,859 on Tuesday. Eleven people have died due to COVID-19.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka's twice-postponed parliamentary polls will now be held on August 5 by following the COVID-19 health guidelines, election commission chairman Mahinda Deshapriya announced on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka's twice-postponed parliamentary polls will now be held on August 5 by following the COVID-19 health guidelines, election commission chairman Mahinda Deshapriya announced on Wednesday. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on March 2 dissolved the Parliament, six months ahead of schedule, and called for snap polls on April 25. However, the election commission in mid-April postponed the elections by nearly two months to June 20 due to the coronavirus outbreak in the island nation. The commission last month informed the apex court that the polls cannot be held on June 20 because of the raging coronavirus pandemic. The new date was decided following a unanimous decision reached between the members of the NEC, Deshapriya told reporters on Wednesday. "We have signed the gazette (announcing the date) and sent it to the government printer," he said. This year's election would see health guidelines such as wearing face masks and maintaining physical distance being practiced during the poll. The election commission came under criticism from the ruling party for delaying the polls. The opposition approached the apex court to delay the elections in view of COVID-19. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court rejected all petitions challenging the gazette issued by President Rajapaksa dissolving Parliament and the June 20 date of the general elections announced by the election commission. The petitions by Opposition parties and civil society activists argued that Rajapaksa's March 2 gazette was invalid as the Parliament could not be met within the three months period stipulated in the Constitution. The three months time during which Parliament must meet expired on June 2. Under the country's proportional representation system of elections, candidates representing political parties and independent groups vie for parliament by seeking votes against their individual number in the candidate list. The number of candidates differs from district to district in all the 22 electoral districts. The voters can vote for three candidates after marking their vote for the party symbol of their choice. Some 16 million people are eligible to vote in the election to choose the 225-member parliament for a 5-year term. The election commission this week held a mock poll in the southern Galle district to test the COVID-19 health guidelines and its preparedness for the parliamentary polls. Sri Lanka's COVID-19 cases total increased to 1,859 on Tuesday. Eleven people have died due to COVID-19.

Sri Lanka sets August 5 date for parliamentary polls

Sri Lanka's National Election Commission has invited foreign observers to monitor the upcoming parliamentary polls in the island nation.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on March 2 dissolved Parliament six months ahead of its schedule and called a snap election on April 25.

The earlier Parliament was appointed on September 1, 2015.

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Rajapaksa sacked the House after the minimum term of four-and-a-half years necessary to dissolve it.

Rajapaksa, who was elected to office in November last year, had said he cannot work freely because his powers had been reduced. He also faced restrictions as the opposition commanded a majority in the 225-member House.

According to National Election Commission member S Ratnajeevan H Hoole, the organisation has invited observers from the European Union (EU), Commonwealth countries and the NGO, Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), to monitor the upcoming parliamentary election, the Daily Mirror reported on Thursday.

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The observers will be deployed across the country.

They will submit their observations and recommendations after the conclusion of the polls.

The observers will carry out a comprehensive election assessment, focusing on the legal framework, electoral administration, voter registration, campaigning, the conduct of the media, including social media, voting, counting and tallying, and the transmission of results.

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Local election monitors are also likely to invite their own foreign observers, the Colombo Gazette reported.

Over 16.2 million voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. The new Parliament will meet on May 14.

President Rajapaksa, who named his elder brother and former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa as the prime minister of the caretaker cabinet in December, earlier said he wanted two-thirds seats in the 225-member assembly.

Sri Lanka's National Election Commission has invited foreign observers to monitor the upcoming parliamentary polls in the island nation. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on March 2 dissolved Parliament six months ahead of its schedule and called a snap election on April 25.

Sri Lanka's National Election Commission has invited foreign observers to monitor the upcoming parliamentary polls in the island nation. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on March 2 dissolved Parliament six months ahead of its schedule and called a snap election on April 25. The earlier Parliament was appointed on September 1, 2015. Also read: Sri Lanka elections: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa signs nomination papers to contest polls Rajapaksa sacked the House after the minimum term of four-and-a-half years necessary to dissolve it. Rajapaksa, who was elected to office in November last year, had said he cannot work freely because his powers had been reduced. He also faced restrictions as the opposition commanded a majority in the 225-member House. According to National Election Commission member S Ratnajeevan H Hoole, the organisation has invited observers from the European Union (EU), Commonwealth countries and the NGO, Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), to monitor the upcoming parliamentary election, the Daily Mirror reported on Thursday. Also see: Sri Lanka calls snap parliamentary polls on April 25 The observers will be deployed across the country. They will submit their observations and recommendations after the conclusion of the polls. The observers will carry out a comprehensive election assessment, focusing on the legal framework, electoral administration, voter registration, campaigning, the conduct of the media, including social media, voting, counting and tallying, and the transmission of results. Watch: × Local election monitors are also likely to invite their own foreign observers, the Colombo Gazette reported. Over 16.2 million voters are eligible to exercise their franchise. The new Parliament will meet on May 14. President Rajapaksa, who named his elder brother and former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa as the prime minister of the caretaker cabinet in December, earlier said he wanted two-thirds seats in the 225-member assembly.

Sri Lanka: EC invites foreign observers to monitor parliamentary polls on April 25

Sri Lanka's new president called a snap election on April 25 after sacking the national parliament where his party led a minority government, officials said Monday.

Sri Lanka's new president called a snap election on April 25 after sacking the national parliament where his party led a minority government, officials said Monday. Gotabaya Rajapaksa received the power to dissolve the 225-member legislature as it completed four-and-a-half out of its five-year term on Sunday. "We have received a formal notification dissolving parliament and setting out the election calendar," an Election Commission official told AFP. He said the notice was to be published in the government Gazette later Monday. Political parties and independent groups can file nomination papers later this month and the first session of the newly elected parliament has been scheduled for May 14, the official said quoting from the presidential decree. Rajapaksa, 70, won a landslide at November presidential polls and appointed his older brother and former president Mahinda as prime minister, consolidating their hold on power. Mahinda, who had been president twice and the prime minister three times, is expected to lead his Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP, or People's Front) party to a comfortable victory at next month's polls. Political commentators have said it would be a formidable challenge for the opposition to prevent Rajapaksa securing a two-thirds majority which will allow him sweeping powers to govern the nation of 21 million people. The United National Party (UNP) of former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been plagued by a debilitating internal power struggle. The Rajapaksas are adored by the Sinhala-Buddhist majority -- but loathed among minority Tamils -- for spearheading the defeat of separatist militants in 2009 to end the island's 37-year ethnic war. Prime Minister Rajapaksa announced last month that the country was withdrawing from a UN resolution investigating alleged war crimes in 2009, a move that was seen as boosting his popularity with the Sinhalese majority. Mahinda was president when Sri Lankan troops defeated Tamil Tiger guerrillas in 2009. Rights groups accused the army of killing at least 40,000 Tamil civilians in the final months of the conflict, a charge Colombo has denied.

Sri Lanka calls snap parliamentary polls on April 25

Voting in Indonesia's presidential and parliamentary polls was underway in the east of the country early on Wednesday, the start of the world's biggest single-day election. More than 192 million Indonesians are eligible to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections with 245,000 candidates vying for votes in what is described as the world's biggest single-day election.

In world's biggest one-day election, Indonesia votes for its president

US Vice President Mike Pence has congratulated Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the successful parliamentary elections in his country where a large number of people came out to vote despite threat by the Taliban, the White House said.

"He congratulated the Afghan people on the steady advance of democracy following the parliamentary elections this past weekend,'&nbsp;the White House said Monday in a readout of the call.

Pence commended the Afghan election officials and military for leading and managing the electoral process, and the US and international forces for their support to the Afghan government, it said.

Despite efforts by the Taliban to intimidate the Afghan people, millions of people stepped forward to make their voice heard by voting, the White House said.

US Vice President Mike Pence has congratulated Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the successful parliamentary elections in his country where a large number of people came out to vote despite threat by the Taliban, the White House said.

US Vice President Mike Pence has congratulated Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the successful parliamentary elections in his country where a large number of people came out to vote despite threat by the Taliban, the White House said. "He congratulated the Afghan people on the steady advance of democracy following the parliamentary elections this past weekend,' the White House said Monday in a readout of the call. Pence commended the Afghan election officials and military for leading and managing the electoral process, and the US and international forces for their support to the Afghan government, it said. Despite efforts by the Taliban to intimidate the Afghan people, millions of people stepped forward to make their voice heard by voting, the White House said.

Mike Pence congratulates Ghani on successful Afghan parliamentary polls 

Voting in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghans-brave-militant-threat-to-vote-in-delayed-election-172438">Afghanistan's parliamentary election</a> will be extended to Sunday in some constituencies after technical and organizational problems stopped voters casting their ballot in some polling centres on Saturday, government officials said.

Abdul Badi Sayad, chairman of Independent Election Commission said the voting process will continue till Sunday in those places where election officers or election material arrived late.

Confusion over biometric voter registration equipment, polling stations not opening on time, missing election materials and delays forcing lengthy waits angered voters on Saturday.

Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dozens-of-casualties-as-multiple-blasts-rock-kabul-polling-centres-172457">multiple explosions</a> rocked polling centres across Kabul on Saturday, causing dozens of casualties, &nbsp;amid growing anger among voters as they waited hours to cast their ballots in long-delayed legislative elections.

At least 30 people have been taken to a trauma hospital run by the Italian NGO Emergency, including a dead child, the organisation said on Twitter, hours after the Taliban warned voters to boycott the ballot "to protect their lives".

Afghan officials confirmed there have been casualties but would not provide a number.&nbsp;

Voting in Afghanistan's parliamentary election will be extended to Sunday in some constituencies after technical and organizational problems stopped voters casting their ballot in some polling centres on Saturday, government officials said.

Voting in Afghanistan's parliamentary election will be extended to Sunday in some constituencies after technical and organizational problems stopped voters casting their ballot in some polling centres on Saturday, government officials said. Abdul Badi Sayad, chairman of Independent Election Commission said the voting process will continue till Sunday in those places where election officers or election material arrived late. Confusion over biometric voter registration equipment, polling stations not opening on time, missing election materials and delays forcing lengthy waits angered voters on Saturday. Meanwhile, multiple explosions rocked polling centres across Kabul on Saturday, causing dozens of casualties, amid growing anger among voters as they waited hours to cast their ballots in long-delayed legislative elections. At least 30 people have been taken to a trauma hospital run by the Italian NGO Emergency, including a dead child, the organisation said on Twitter, hours after the Taliban warned voters to boycott the ballot "to protect their lives". Afghan officials confirmed there have been casualties but would not provide a number.

Afghanistan extends election to Sunday due to chaos at polling stations

The Delhi Congress on Thursday made it clear it will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, after Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel advocated participation of the AAP in the proposed grand alliance of opposition parties to take on the BJP.

The Congress leaders and workers are against any alliance with the AAP, whose vote share is "fast eroding", for 2019 Parliamentary elections, Delhi Congress chief spokesperson Sharmishtha Mukherjee and senior leader Chatar Singh said in a statement.

"Congress will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party in the Parliamentary elections in Delhi in 2019," they said.

Referring to Goel's statement, they said there is "no change in the Congress stand" that it will not have any tie-up with the AAP in the Parliamentary elections in 2019.

The Delhi Assembly Speaker, on the sidelines of an event, said that participation of AAP in proposed Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) will be in thee interest of Delhi and the country.

After a meeting with the district Congress committees on June 2 this year, Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken had said that the Congress workers and leaders of Delhi do not want any electoral understanding with Arvind Kejriwal's party in the 2019 Parliamentary elections."

Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) that won 67 out of 70 Assembly seats in the 2015 Assembly elections in Delhi, is now "struggling" to keep its flock together as the popularity of the party has been fast "eroding", the Congress leaders claimed.

The vote share of ruling AAP came down to 26 per cent in last year's municipal corporation elections while the vote percentage of Congress went up from 9.5 percent to 26 per cent, they said.

"Congress graph has been steadily going up since the 2015 Assembly elections. The average vote percentage of the Congress in elections held following 2015 Assembly polls in Delhi had been 26.24 per cent while that of the AAAP came down to 28 per cent from as high as 56-57 per cent," they claimed.

The Delhi Congress on Thursday made it clear it will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, after Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel advocated participation of the AAP in the proposed grand alliance of opposition parties to take on the BJP.

The Delhi Congress on Thursday made it clear it will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for 2019 Lok Sabha elections, after Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel advocated participation of the AAP in the proposed grand alliance of opposition parties to take on the BJP. The Congress leaders and workers are against any alliance with the AAP, whose vote share is "fast eroding", for 2019 Parliamentary elections, Delhi Congress chief spokesperson Sharmishtha Mukherjee and senior leader Chatar Singh said in a statement. "Congress will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party in the Parliamentary elections in Delhi in 2019," they said. Referring to Goel's statement, they said there is "no change in the Congress stand" that it will not have any tie-up with the AAP in the Parliamentary elections in 2019. The Delhi Assembly Speaker, on the sidelines of an event, said that participation of AAP in proposed Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) will be in thee interest of Delhi and the country. After a meeting with the district Congress committees on June 2 this year, Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken had said that the Congress workers and leaders of Delhi do not want any electoral understanding with Arvind Kejriwal's party in the 2019 Parliamentary elections." Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) that won 67 out of 70 Assembly seats in the 2015 Assembly elections in Delhi, is now "struggling" to keep its flock together as the popularity of the party has been fast "eroding", the Congress leaders claimed. The vote share of ruling AAP came down to 26 per cent in last year's municipal corporation elections while the vote percentage of Congress went up from 9.5 percent to 26 per cent, they said. "Congress graph has been steadily going up since the 2015 Assembly elections. The average vote percentage of the Congress in elections held following 2015 Assembly polls in Delhi had been 26.24 per cent while that of the AAAP came down to 28 per cent from as high as 56-57 per cent," they claimed.

Delhi Congress rules out any alliance with AAP for 2019 parliamentary polls

Regional parties will be key to government formation after the next parliamentary polls and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will play an important role in that, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said today.

He claimed that the Congress failed to deliver after the 2009 elections, and the BJP also did not live up to the people&#39;s expectations since it came to power at the Centre in 2014.

&quot;So, I feel that regional parties will have a very, very important role whenever the next Parliament elections are held,&quot; Owaisi told reporters here.

&quot;I am of the opinion that Chandrashekar Rao will play an important role before and after Parliament elections. I am of the opinion that the country is looking towards regional parties. The country is looking towards those parties which are against the BJP and the Congress,&quot; he said.

He said Rao&#39;s remarks yesterday, when he expressed keenness to participate in the national politics to bring about a &quot;change&quot;, will have a far reaching effect.

Rao had also said that he was in talks with other political leaders to form a platform of &quot;like-minded&quot; parties.

Owaisi said there is a need for that sort of political platform.

&quot;I welcome his statement... It is encouraging. It is a statement which will have far reaching impact on the national politics,&quot; Owaisi said.

Rao, as a political leader, has proven himself, the Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad said. &quot;In the last four years, KCR (as the chief minister is popularly referred to) has given a fantastic governance in Telangana. Now, Telangana is a progressive state,&quot; he said.

&quot;I feel KCR can become a pivot against the Congress and the BJP. He has the political far-sightedness and vision. There is a vacuum in the country and people are looking for an alternative,&quot; Owaisi said.

He said Rao&#39;s statement should be welcomed by everyone, and expressed hope that the Telangana chief minister will take forward the idea of playing a role in national politics.

On whether Rao has the ability to bring different parties together, Owaisi said: &quot;Let us not speculate quickly. He has given an idea and I am sure it will appeal to everyone. But, I am sure that he will be successful in what he is doing.&quot; 
Asked if he would support Rao for the post of prime minister, Owaisi said: &quot;Let&#39;s not stretch things to that extent. I would reiterate that KCR can definitely play and should play an important role in getting all the non-Congress and the non-BJP parties (together) and that is what he hinted at yesterday.&quot;&nbsp;

Owaisi said there is a need for that sort of political platform

Regional parties will be key to government formation after the next parliamentary polls and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will play an important role in that, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said today. He claimed that the Congress failed to deliver after the 2009 elections, and the BJP also did not live up to the people's expectations since it came to power at the Centre in 2014. "So, I feel that regional parties will have a very, very important role whenever the next Parliament elections are held," Owaisi told reporters here. "I am of the opinion that Chandrashekar Rao will play an important role before and after Parliament elections. I am of the opinion that the country is looking towards regional parties. The country is looking towards those parties which are against the BJP and the Congress," he said. He said Rao's remarks yesterday, when he expressed keenness to participate in the national politics to bring about a "change", will have a far reaching effect. Rao had also said that he was in talks with other political leaders to form a platform of "like-minded" parties. Owaisi said there is a need for that sort of political platform. "I welcome his statement... It is encouraging. It is a statement which will have far reaching impact on the national politics," Owaisi said. Rao, as a political leader, has proven himself, the Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad said. "In the last four years, KCR (as the chief minister is popularly referred to) has given a fantastic governance in Telangana. Now, Telangana is a progressive state," he said. "I feel KCR can become a pivot against the Congress and the BJP. He has the political far-sightedness and vision. There is a vacuum in the country and people are looking for an alternative," Owaisi said. He said Rao's statement should be welcomed by everyone, and expressed hope that the Telangana chief minister will take forward the idea of playing a role in national politics. On whether Rao has the ability to bring different parties together, Owaisi said: "Let us not speculate quickly. He has given an idea and I am sure it will appeal to everyone. But, I am sure that he will be successful in what he is doing." Asked if he would support Rao for the post of prime minister, Owaisi said: "Let's not stretch things to that extent. I would reiterate that KCR can definitely play and should play an important role in getting all the non-Congress and the non-BJP parties (together) and that is what he hinted at yesterday."

Regional parties, KCR to play important role in next Lok Sabha poll: Owaisi

The Left alliance has won a majority in the historic provincial and parliamentary polls, with the CPN-UML emerging as the largest party after counting of votes of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) ended on Wednesday.

The CPN-UML led by former premier K P Oli and the CPN- Maoist led by former premier Prachanda had forged the electoral alliance for both the provincial and parliamentary elections.

The alliance bagged 116 seats out of a total 165 under the first-past-the-post system.

The CPN-UML won 80 seats, which is close to 50 per cent of the total 165 seats under the direct voting system. The CPN-Maoist and the Nepali Congress have won 36 and 23 seats respectively.

The Left alliance would form a government at the centre. CPN-UML chairman Oli is likely to lead the new government.

The combined strength of the two Madhesi parties, Rastriya Janata Party and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal, has reached 21. RJP secured 11 seats whereas FSFN won 10.

The remaining four seats were divided among three fringe parties and an independent candidate.

The Left alliance also secured majority in all provincial assemblies except province No. 2.

In the provincial assembly, out of a total 330 seats, the CPN-UML secured the highest number of 168 seats followed by the Maoist Centre with 73 seats.

The Nepali Congress stood third by securing 41 seats. The RJP and FSFN have secured 16 and 24 seats respectively, and the remaining 8 seats went to the fringe parties.

Under the proportionate voting system, the CPN-UML is leading the Nepali Congress with a thin margin. The CPN-UML has so far received 2.25 million votes whereas the Nepali Congress has secured 2.16 million votes.

The house of representatives consists of 275 members, of which 165 would be elected directly under the first-past-the-post system while the remaining 110 will come through the proportional representation system.

Voting in two-phased parliamentary and provincial assembly elections were held on November 26 and December 7.

In the first phase, polling was held in 32 districts, mostly situated in the hilly and mountainous region, in which 65 per cent of voters had exercised their franchise. In the second phase, 67 per cent voter turnout was registered.

The alliance bagged 116 seats out of a total 165 under the first-past-the-post system

The Left alliance has won a majority in the historic provincial and parliamentary polls, with the CPN-UML emerging as the largest party after counting of votes of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) ended on Wednesday. The CPN-UML led by former premier K P Oli and the CPN- Maoist led by former premier Prachanda had forged the electoral alliance for both the provincial and parliamentary elections. The alliance bagged 116 seats out of a total 165 under the first-past-the-post system. The CPN-UML won 80 seats, which is close to 50 per cent of the total 165 seats under the direct voting system. The CPN-Maoist and the Nepali Congress have won 36 and 23 seats respectively. The Left alliance would form a government at the centre. CPN-UML chairman Oli is likely to lead the new government. The combined strength of the two Madhesi parties, Rastriya Janata Party and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal, has reached 21. RJP secured 11 seats whereas FSFN won 10. The remaining four seats were divided among three fringe parties and an independent candidate. The Left alliance also secured majority in all provincial assemblies except province No. 2. In the provincial assembly, out of a total 330 seats, the CPN-UML secured the highest number of 168 seats followed by the Maoist Centre with 73 seats. The Nepali Congress stood third by securing 41 seats. The RJP and FSFN have secured 16 and 24 seats respectively, and the remaining 8 seats went to the fringe parties. Under the proportionate voting system, the CPN-UML is leading the Nepali Congress with a thin margin. The CPN-UML has so far received 2.25 million votes whereas the Nepali Congress has secured 2.16 million votes. The house of representatives consists of 275 members, of which 165 would be elected directly under the first-past-the-post system while the remaining 110 will come through the proportional representation system. Voting in two-phased parliamentary and provincial assembly elections were held on November 26 and December 7. In the first phase, polling was held in 32 districts, mostly situated in the hilly and mountainous region, in which 65 per cent of voters had exercised their franchise. In the second phase, 67 per cent voter turnout was registered.

Left gets 116 seats as FPTP vote count concludes in Nepal

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