Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party (DP), has resigned from his position to prepare for a bid for reelection as party supremo. The DP will choose its new leader in August, with Lee potentially running for a second term. The resignation follows an assassination attempt on Lee in January, and he is currently serving as a member of the National Assembly after losing the 2022 presidential election.
Howard Kurtz, host of ‘MediaBuzz,’ criticizes the use of manipulated videos in the current election campaign. He points out the reality of Biden’s moment of confusion on stage, which was not altered, but highlights how both candidates are being portrayed in an unflattering light. Kurtz emphasizes the need for media to discern truth from fiction, but worries about voters’ reliance on short clips and the potential erosion of trust in media institutions.
Three recent polls paint a bleak picture for Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, with one pollster warning of ‘electoral extinction’ in the upcoming July election. The polls show a significant lead for Labour, with the Conservatives struggling to regain ground after a week of manifesto releases.
Despite facing criticism, BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has proven his detractors wrong by winning the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat for a sixth time with a record-breaking margin. His unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of the people has solidified his position as a prominent leader in Madhya Pradesh politics, leading to his appointment as a Union cabinet minister for the first time.
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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.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has been elected as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), defeating his nearest rival, Pradeep Rai, by a margin of 1,066 votes to 689. This marks Sibal’s fourth term as SCBA President, having previously held the position in 1995-96, 1997-98, and 2001. Sibal, a Harvard Law School graduate and former Additional Solicitor General of India, announced his candidacy on May 8th, facing competition from Priya Hingorani, Tripurari Ray, Neeraj Srivastava, and the incumbent President, Adish Aggarwala.
The Supreme Court defended its bail order for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, emphasizing that they made no exceptions and acted based on what they deemed justified. The court also dismissed objections raised by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding Kejriwal’s statement about avoiding jail if his party wins the election.
Ahead of the fifth phase of India’s Lok Sabha Election 2024, a Mumbai resident discovered an anomaly on his mother’s voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The card, meant to facilitate voting, had no name printed on it, leaving the man astonished. The user shared the issue on Reddit, highlighting the error and seeking advice from the community. The post sparked concerns among netizens, who questioned the validity of the card at polling booths. Some suggested using Aadhar cards as an alternative, while others criticized the government’s software for such mistakes. The incident has raised questions about the reliability of voter IDs, particularly in key Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats like Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, which will go to polls on May 20.
Recent polling shows that President Joe Biden is losing support from Black voters, particularly in key swing states. A New York Times/Siena poll found that 76% of Black voters rate the economy today as “fair” or “poor,” while only 22% judged it “excellent” or “good.” This shift in support is significant, as Black voters have traditionally been a reliable voting bloc for Democrats. However, with the economy and other issues affecting their communities, some Blacks are considering switching their support to the Republican Party.
