Results for: General Elections 2024

In the sixth phase of the General Election in Jammu and Kashmir, the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency recorded a significant voter turnout of 53% till 5 p.m., marking the second-highest percentage in J&K history. However, the process was marred by protests and accusations of “tactical rigging” by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. Mufti alleged that hundreds of her polling agents and workers were detained to suppress voter turnout, raising concerns about the fairness of the election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remark equating the Opposition’s efforts to woo Muslim voters with ‘mujra’ has sparked outrage among Opposition leaders, who have accused him of using divisive language and stoking communal tensions. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that Modi’s anxiety over the upcoming election results was evident in his rhetoric, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi noted that Modi’s language and the BJP’s seat share were both declining.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the opposition INDIA bloc of aiming to promote cow slaughter and has cautioned the public against becoming participants in this “sin.” Adityanath’s allegations came during a rally in support of BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Dubey in Kushinagar.

The Congress party has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of waiving off bank loans worth ₹16 lakh crore for its ‘crony capitalist friends’ while neglecting farmers’ loan burdens. General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government for failing to provide relief to farmers, despite the UPA government’s ₹72,000 crore agricultural loan waiver in 2008. The Congress has pledged to establish a permanent farm loan waiver commission if it comes to power. Ramesh also highlighted the government’s unfulfilled promises to farmers’ organizations, including the implementation of a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Seven electoral districts in Delhi prepare for the sixth phase of India’s parliamentary elections on May 25th. This phase of the 2024 General Elections unfolds amidst the controversial arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding an alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal’s subsequent release on bail has polarized opinions across the nation. In this charged political climate, Delhi’s voters navigate questions about the fairness of Kejriwal’s arrest, the prospects of his Aam Aadmi Party, and the likelihood of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party securing a sweeping victory. The Hindu delves into these questions and explores the sentiments of Delhi’s electorate.

Fourteen Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, including key seats like Sultanpur, Allahabad, and Azamgarh, will go to polls on May 25 in the sixth phase of the General Election. The electoral campaign in the crucial State has reached its peak, with senior leaders from the ruling BJP and Opposition parties making strong appeals to voters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have led the BJP’s charge, accusing the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) of Muslim-focused “appeasement politics” and abusing U.P.’s voters.

The Election Commission (EC) has refused to provide voter turnout data to any person other than electoral candidates or their agents, citing a lack of legal mandate. This decision came in response to an application filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which sought to disclose authenticated records of voter turnout by uploading scanned copies of Form 17C on the EC website after each phase of polling in the General Elections 2024.

Despite the urgency of climate action, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress have largely ignored the issue in their electoral platforms. This omission is particularly glaring given India’s vulnerability to climate impacts and the global consensus on the need for immediate action. The reluctance to engage with climate change stems from the perceived political cost of ambitious climate policies, which may alienate powerful industrial constituencies and disrupt the status quo. However, the absence of detailed climate action plans in political manifestos sends a disheartening message to educated, middle-class voters who are increasingly concerned about environmental issues. The challenge for India is to bridge the gap between electoral politics and climate policy, requiring a shift in political calculations and a more active role for the media and civil society in driving a narrative that places environmental sustainability at the heart of India’s development agenda.

As the country prepares for the final phases of the 2024 general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi today to hold a ‘Matri Shakti Sammelan’ (women empowerment gathering) on June 1st. The event will see him interact with over 25,000 women in his Varanasi parliamentary constituency, where he is seeking a third consecutive victory. The development comes after the fifth phase of voting concluded on May 20th, with over 57% voter turnout recorded across 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories. Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency registered its highest polling percentage in nearly four decades, with over 54% voter turnout. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogender Chandoliya has dismissed opposition claims that his party is against the ideals of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, highlighting the party’s respect for Dalit leaders.

To ensure the safety of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in light of post-poll violence, officials in various districts of Andhra Pradesh have bolstered security measures at strongrooms. District Collectors and Superintendents of Police have instructed Central Armed Police Forces, Armed Reserve, and Law and Order police to maintain strict vigil at these facilities.