K Thiruvengadam, one of the 11 accused in the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP chief K Armstrong, was shot dead by police on Saturday in an alleged extrajudicial killing. Police claimed Thiruvengadam attempted to attack them with recovered weapons during a search for evidence related to the murder.
K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, was murdered in a brutal attack in Perambur on Friday evening. Three assailants, disguised as food delivery agents, ambushed him with machetes, while others joined in, leaving him motionless. The attack, which lasted only 5 minutes, was meticulously planned, with the assailants conducting reconnaissance beforehand.
K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu state president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was fatally attacked and killed outside his Chennai residence. Protests erupted demanding a CBI inquiry and the arrest of the culprits. The Tamil Nadu government has formed special teams to investigate the murder and has assured swift justice.
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati condemned the killing of Tamil Nadu BSP president K. Armstrong, demanding the state government to punish the guilty. The opposition AIADMK leader also criticized the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to take swift legal action.
K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was brutally hacked to death in Chennai on Friday. The incident sparked outrage, with political leaders condemning the violence and targeting the state government over its handling of law and order.
The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu witnessed a voter turnout of 69.72% across all 39 constituencies, with the main competition being between the INDIA alliance led by DMK, the AIADMK-led alliance, and the BJP-led NDA. The AIADMK alliance includes AIADMK contesting 32 seats and DMDK contesting 5 seats, while the NDA comprises BJP contesting 19 seats and PMK contesting 10 seats. Other parties contesting in all 39 constituencies include NTK and BSP.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is undergoing internal turmoil as party chief Mayawati has removed her nephew and declared heir Akash Anand from the role of coordinator. This move has raised questions about the party’s succession plan and its election strategy.
A video showing a man throwing ink at an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and being apprehended by police has resurfaced online. However, this incident is not recent and is unrelated to the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The event actually occurred during the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, involving a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader named Sunil Khambe.
Gautam Budh Nagar has emerged as the economic capital of Uttar Pradesh, driven by the development of Noida and the upcoming Jewar airport. The upcoming elections in the region will feature the incumbent BJP, led by Mahesh Sharma, facing challenges from the BSP, SP, and independent candidates. Key issues include the demands of farmers and land losers, delays in registry of flats, and ongoing development projects. Despite the challenges, BJP remains confident in retaining the seat due to its record of development and the presence of Rajput and Jat communities, who have traditionally supported the party.
Akash Anand, the national coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has cautioned against aggressive attacks on the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP government, citing potential retaliation. Anand asserted that the community represented by BSP is vulnerable to retribution from agencies such as the ED and CBI. Unlike other parties with political or financial backing, BSP lacks the power to protect its people from such retaliation, he emphasized. Anand’s comments highlight BSP’s cautious approach, prioritizing the well-being of its core voters over confrontational tactics that could harm them. Despite the party’s recent electoral setbacks, Anand maintains that BSP’s core vote remains intact, unlike other opposition parties.
