Residents of Vidya Kumar Roaja Para village in Tripura have cast their votes in every election, hoping for electricity, mobile connectivity, and a better road. However, their promises remain unfulfilled, leaving them isolated and struggling with basic necessities. As the Lok Sabha elections approach, candidates are once again visiting the village, but locals are skeptical of their promises.
The fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place on May 13 in various states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. A total of 10 states and Union Territories will participate in this phase of voting, covering 176 constituencies. The counting of votes will be held on June 4 for all 545 constituencies. Key constituencies to watch in this phase include Chittoor, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Srinagar, Dewas, Indore, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Berhampur, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Etawah, Hardoi, Asansol, and Bardhaman Durgapur. Prominent candidates in the fray include Y S Sharmila, Giriraj Singh, Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh, Anil Firojiya, Sujay Vikhe Patil, and Shatrughan Sinha. The Election Commission of India has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the elections, and voters are encouraged to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) claim that the Congress intends to seize women’s gold ornaments. Tharoor emphasized that there is no mention of wealth redistribution or confiscating women’s mangalsutras in the Congress manifesto. He attributed the BJP’s allegations to their growing sense of electoral defeat.
The Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway, with voting scheduled for April 26 in 89 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories (UTs). The top contenders in this phase include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and various regional parties. Among the constituencies going to polls in Phase 2 are Karimganj, Silchar, Mangaldoi, Nawgong, Kaliabor, Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, and Bhagalpur. Phase 2 polling will begin at 7 am and continue until 5 pm, following the Phase 1 polling in 109 seats on April 19.
Outgoing Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda and Congress candidate Kali Charan Munda have filed their nominations for the Khunti (ST) Lok Sabha seat, setting the stage for a repeat of the close contest in 2019. Electioneering is gaining momentum with prominent leaders from both sides actively campaigning. Development, promises, and leadership have emerged as key issues influencing the electoral dynamics.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India, including the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. The voting for Pathanamthitta will be held on April 26, 2024, as part of Phase 2 of the elections. The results will be declared on June 4, 2024. The key candidates in the fray include Anil K Antony from Bharatiya Janata Party, Dr. TM Thomas Isaac from Communist Party Of India (Marxist), and Anto Antony from Indian National Congress. In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, Anto Antony of INC won the seat with a margin of 44,243 votes.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being afraid of invisible voters who support the Congress party. Kharge made this statement during a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, where he questioned why Modi was criticizing Congress if it was irrelevant. Kharge claimed that the party was receiving a positive response from voters across the country and that Modi’s fear of these invisible voters was driving his criticism. Meanwhile, campaigning has intensified for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26th, with opposition leaders targeting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over various issues.
The Election Commission of India (EC) has announced the dates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The polls will be held in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, covering a total of 543 constituencies. The results will be declared on June 4, 2024. In Rajasthan, the BJP won all 25 parliamentary seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. However, in 2019, the BJP bagged 24 seats while the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) managed to secure the other remaining seat. In Kota, BJP’s Om Birla is contesting against Congress nominee Prahlad Gunjal in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for his alleged ‘neech’ remarks, asserting that it is an insult to farmers’ sons, the poor, and the society he represents. Shinde appealed to people to vote for his party in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, expressing confidence that the public will respond appropriately through the ballot box on April 26. Additionally, Shinde praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and urged voters to support Modi’s continued tenure as Prime Minister.
In preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra authorities have prohibited the broadcast of election-related content by local All India Radio (AIR) centers and other radio channels within 48 hours of polling. Candidates in the Latur Lok Sabha constituency have also been instructed to refrain from inflammatory speeches and personal attacks during their campaigns. These measures aim to ensure a fair and peaceful electoral process.
