The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he violated the Model Code of Conduct and electoral laws during a speech in Maharashtra. The BJP accuses Gandhi of spreading misinformation and inciting division among citizens for political gain, demanding action against him and the Congress party.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a devastating loss in the recent Odisha elections, losing both the Assembly and all Lok Sabha seats. This article analyzes the multiple factors contributing to the BJD’s downfall, including bureaucratic hubris, organizational failures, ideological inconsistency, and the party’s strategic missteps.
Facing public backlash over e-governance initiatives, the Haryana government has launched ‘Samadhan Shivirs’ to resolve grievances. The move comes after e-initiatives introduced by former CM Manohar Lal, including PPP and Meri Fasal Mera Byora, were criticized for technical glitches. The BJP’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, losing five seats to the Congress, has been partly attributed to discontent over these programs. The government aims to improve its reputation by addressing public concerns through daily ‘Samadhan Shivirs’ and a dedicated ‘Samadhan Parkosth’. While some e-initiatives are acknowledged as useful, implementation challenges have caused dissatisfaction among the populace.
Narendra Modi has surpassed Manmohan Singh as the third-longest serving prime minister of India, having held office for over eight years. He is also the country’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. Modi’s tenure has been marked by economic reforms, social welfare initiatives, and a focus on national security. He is expected to lead the Bharatiya Janata Party to victory in the upcoming 2024 general elections, securing a third term in office.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power, calling on political parties not to support a government led by him. She has also made public appeals to members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to revolt against Modi’s leadership. Banerjee believes that only by ousting Modi can the country be safe and secure. She has reached out to opposition leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar to form a united alliance against Modi.
Odisha’s Lok Sabha polling concluded after four phases, with a total voter turnout of 75.68% in phase four, 73.50% in phase five, 74.45% in phase six, and 70.67% in phase seven. The state also witnessed its state assembly election simultaneously, with Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress (INC) vying for power.
Former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu’s tragic demise in a helicopter crash paved the way for Pema Khandu’s uncontested victory in the 2011 Mukto Assembly election. Except for the 2019 elections, Khandu has secured the ‘family constituency’ uncontested three times, including the recent Mandate 2024 election, establishing his dominance in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) have secured landslide victories in the recently concluded Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections, respectively. In Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP claimed 46 of the 60 seats, while the SKM bagged an unprecedented 31 out of 32 seats in Sikkim. Both parties managed to overcome anti-incumbency factors and maintain their grip on power for consecutive terms.
The Election Commission of India (EC) has requestedCongress leader Jairam Ramesh to provide evidence to support hisclaim that Home Minister Amit Shah contacted 150 district magistrates(DMs) and collectors ahead of the June 4th Lok Sabha election results. The EC has asked Ramesh toshare specific details of his assertion by 7 p.m. on Sunday. This request stems from a statement made by Ramesh on June 1st, wherein he claimed that the outgoing Home Minister had engaged in inappropriate communication with these officials. The EC’s letter refers to Ramesh’s post on a social media platform, where he alleged that Shah’s actions constituted ‘blatant and brazen intimidation.’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, winning 33 out of 60 seats. The party has returned to power for the third consecutive time in the northeastern state. Counting of votes is still underway for 50 seats, while the remaining 10 seats were won by the BJP uncontested. The BJP has won 23 seats and is leading in 12 others of the 50 seats for which elections were held on April 19.
