The 2024 US Presidential Election is upon us, with November 5th marking Election Day. While the nation awaits the outcome, determining the 47th President won’t be a straightforward process. This article delves into the complex timeline of counting votes, the potential for delays, and the crucial role of the Electoral College in deciding the winner.
This article explores the contrasting approaches of California and Florida in conducting elections, highlighting why California takes significantly longer to finalize its vote count compared to Florida. It delves into the reasons behind these differences, examining the impact of all-mail voting systems, postmark deadlines, and ballot processing procedures on the speed of vote tabulation.
In a stunning victory, Nayab Singh Saini, the BJP’s low-profile OBC leader, led the party to a third consecutive term in the Haryana Assembly elections. Saini’s elevation as Chief Minister just months before the polls, replacing Manohar Lal Khattar, was a risky move but proved to be a winning strategy for the BJP. The party’s focus on development, employment opportunities, and criticism of the Congress’s perceived failures contributed to its success.
Former President Donald Trump has stated he will not run for president in 2028 if he loses the upcoming November election. This statement comes after a period of refusing to commit to accepting the election results and fueling conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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.
