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Amidst the ongoing election campaign in Baramati, a new issue has emerged with the allocation of election symbols. An independent candidate received the ‘Trumpet’ symbol, which is similar to the Marathi name of the symbol used by NCP (SP). NCP (SP) has filed an objection with the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming the symbol allocation creates confusion. The independent candidate, Sohail Shah Sheikh, has expressed optimism about the symbol’s impact on his chances of victory. NCP (SP) faces a significant challenge in Baramati, where Supriya Sule, the incumbent MP, is challenged by Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar from NCP. The close race and family feud have grabbed national attention.

The Congress party has announced its intention to pursue legal remedies after the Election Commission of India failed to act on its complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘redistribution of wealth’ remarks. The party has accused the prime minister of making hate speeches and targeting a particular religious community. The complaint was filed after Mr. Modi claimed at a rally that the Congress manifesto promised ‘redistribution’ of wealth after conducting a survey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments claiming the Congress manifesto promised to redistribute wealth among ‘infiltrators’ and ‘those with more children’ have triggered a major row. The Congress has refuted these allegations, calling them ‘divisive and malicious,’ while PM Modi has maintained his stance. This article analyzes the PM’s remarks, examines the Congress manifesto, and explores the reactions from both sides and other Opposition leaders.

India’s opposition party accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hate speech after he referred to Muslims as ‘infiltrators’ and accused them of having more children for wealth distribution. The Election Commission of India is investigating the allegations.

Upcoming elections to elect the mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are facing significant hurdles due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force for the Lok Sabha elections. The MCD requires permission from both the Election Commission of India (ECI) and L-G VK Saxena to hold the election, but approvals are currently pending.

A lack of uniformity in using the mobile-based application by election officials during polling in Tamil Nadu resulted in confusion in calculating the polling percentage. According to Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo, while most election officials used the app, some did not, leading to the use of sample data and incorrect reporting to the media. Sahoo emphasized that the inputs fed into the ‘Poll Turnout Monitoring System’ app were for internal use and the final polling percentage was determined by the Returning Officers (ROs). The Election Commission of India has also deployed 171 surveillance teams, including 69 Flying Squad Teams and 102 Static Surveillance Teams, in border districts of Tamil Nadu to prevent any irregularities.

Residents seeking to register as voters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) must do so by Tuesday, the last day of registration. This is 10 days before the final date for withdrawal of nominations ahead of the May 20 Lok Sabha elections. To enhance voter turnout in Mumbai’s four Lok Sabha constituencies, the collector’s office is implementing various measures. Color-coded voting slips will be provided at polling stations with five or more booths to simplify navigation. Shades will be set up for shelter from the sun, and drinking water will be available. These services will be available at 573 locations.

With the withdrawal of an independent candidate’s nomination papers, the number of candidates contesting in the Ballari Lok Sabha Constituency has been reduced to 10. The remaining candidates include major players such as B. Sriramulu from the BJP, E. Tukaram from the Congress, and Valmikhi Krishnappa from the Bahujan Samaj Party. The constituency is set to witness an intense electoral battle on May 7th, with preparations underway to ensure smooth and accessible voting for all citizens.

In the Prayagraj region, only in nine out of 17 Lok Sabha elections have candidates other than the winners and runners-up managed to save their security deposits. This information was revealed after scrutinizing data from the Election Commission for the Lok Sabha elections held from 1952 to 2019.

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that he expressed support for beef consumption. This complaint stems from a video on social media showing Owaisi greeting a butcher in Hyderabad’s Old City and saying, “Rehan beef shop zindabad.” Owaisi’s remarks have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from BJP leaders, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling them “indecent.” Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against BJP’s Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha for allegedly directing an imaginary arrow at a mosque during a Ram Navami procession.