On Tuesday, the Sensex plummeted 4389 points to close at 72,029, while the Nifty lost 1379 points to settle at 21884. This marked the worst single-day decline for both indexes since the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. These falls occurred amidst recent election results showing the NDA leading with 292 seats, and the INDIA alliance securing 232 seats.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on track for a landslide victory in Tripura’s two Lok Sabha seats, as indicated by the ongoing vote counting. BJP candidates Biplab Kumar Deb and Kriti Devi Debbarman hold significant leads in the Tripura West and East constituencies, respectively. In 2019, the BJP had secured both seats with overwhelming margins.
In a significant political shift, the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has dramatically increased its presence in the state assembly, while the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has suffered a major setback. The SKM has expanded its hold to 31 seats, gaining 15 seats compared to its 17 seats in 2019. This surge in support comes at the expense of the SDF, which has seen its representation reduced to a single seat, a significant decline from the 15 seats it held in 2019. This outcome marks the latest chapter in the SDF’s downward trend since 2009, when it held all seats in the state assembly.
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 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.
The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 13 witnessed a voter turnout of 64.60% till 11 p.m. across 96 constituencies in 10 States and union territories. The voting process has now been completed in 23 States and union territories, covering 379 seats. The remaining three phases of the seven-phase general elections are scheduled to take place on May 20, May 25, and June 1, with the counting of votes set for June 4.
Bernstein, a global investment management firm, believes that investors should not overly worry about the impact of low voter turnout in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on the overall election results. Historically, there has been no clear correlation between voting percentage and election outcomes. Unless there is a steep decline in voter turnout or significant anti-incumbency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to retain power in the upcoming elections.
Former Trump aides and associates face legal consequences while the former president remains unscathed. Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, likened Trump’s career to a path of destruction, leaving behind ruined lives and legal battles. Former Attorney General Bill Barr made similar comparisons, describing Trump’s wake as a trail of carnage. Meadows, Giuliani, and others face criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. While Trump is named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Arizona fake elector scheme, he has not been charged, raising questions about potential future indictments and pardons. Legal experts believe that if Trump is convicted in state cases, he will be unable to pardon his associates. The indictments highlight the consequences of Trump’s actions and the ongoing legal challenges faced by his inner circle.
The Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state of Assam. It is composed of six assembly segments: Hailakandi, Algapur – Katlicherra, Karimganj North, Karimganj South, Patharkandi, and Ramkrishna Nagar. In the 2019 elections, BJP’s Kripanath Mallah emerged victorious, securing a total of 473,046 votes. The Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled to vote on 26th April 2024, with the Election Commission announcing results on 4th June.
The 2024 primary elections in Pennsylvania commenced smoothly on Tuesday as voters headed to the polls. Officials in various counties reported no significant issues, indicating a seamless voting process. Despite several candidates participating in various primary races, the races for President, U.S. Senate, and Republican Attorney General have essentially been decided for months. However, competitive contests remain for Pennsylvania Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer, with multiple candidates vying for their respective party’s nominations. The Harrisburg area is observing numerous primary races, including the race for the 10th Congressional District, the 15th District Senate seat, and the 103rd state House District seat.
