Results for: Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Three-time BJP MP PC Mohan from Bengaluru Central is seeking re-election in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In an interview with The Hindu, he discussed his achievements, plans for the future, and the challenges facing his constituency. Despite serving three terms, Mohan does not believe he faces anti-incumbency, citing his accessibility to voters and his performance as a representative. He highlights his role in coordinating between the Union and State governments and emphasizes his efforts to push forward key infrastructure projects, such as the suburban rail project and Namma Metro lines. Mohan also addresses concerns about delays in project implementation, blaming the State Government for administrative hurdles. He touches upon the water crisis in his constituency and the controversy surrounding the Mekedatu balancing reservoir. Additionally, he speaks about the impact of State Government guarantee schemes on development and his strategy for seeking votes in the election.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has criticized the Congress party, stating that India will be governed by the Constitution drafted by Bhimrao Ambedkar, not by any Sharia law. He accused the Congress of failing to eradicate poverty despite its ‘Garibi Hatao’ slogan and alleged that one family looted the country’s resources. The Lok Sabha constituency of Amroha will vote in the second phase of elections on April 26. Adityanath’s remarks come ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, which will be held in seven stages.

During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Police arrested Dilip Motiram Pendam, a known Maoist with a bounty of Rs 1.5 lakh on his head. Pendam was apprehended in the Bhamragad region while suspiciously wandering among villages and woodlands. He is accused of crimes such as laying claymore mines and pressure cooker bombs to attack security forces and steal their guns and ammo. Additionally, the police have launched a public awareness campaign to increase voter turnout in the Naxal-affected district of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The campaign aims to educate locals about the importance of voting and to achieve 100% voter turnout in the area.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced at a public meeting in Nagaon. Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani may join the BJP after his Lok Sabha nomination was rejected. The BJP won its first Lok Sabha seat in Surat after Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has secured an additional Rajya Sabha seat in seat-sharing negotiations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Despite contesting only four seats in Maharashtra and one in Lakshadweep, the party managed to negotiate for a Rajya Sabha seat after incumbent Piyush Goyal’s resignation. Praful Patel, the NCP’s working president, explained that the party withdrew its claim to the Satara seat for the Lok Sabha in exchange for two Rajya Sabha seats.

The ongoing Lok Sabha elections have led to a surge in temporary job creation, with an estimated nine lakh positions being created across various roles. These roles include polling booth officials, election clerks, security personnel, data entry operators, transportation coordinators, and administrative staff. The industry anticipates a further increase in hiring as campaigning activities pick up. Despite this surge, experts believe it will not impact the existing job market dynamics.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has urged voters to ‘burn the Lanka’ of their opponents in the remaining phases of the state’s Lok Sabha elections 2024, which coincide with Hanuman Jayanti on April 23. Speaking at a campaign rally for BJP nominee Sujay Vikhe-Patil from Ahmednagar, CM Shinde said, ‘Shri Ram devotee Hanuman burnt Lanka. Tomorrow (April 23) is Hanuman Jayanti. I appeal to the voters to burn the Lanka of the opponents.’ Shinde expressed confidence in Vikhe-Patil’s triumph in the upcoming elections and took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to win a third term due to his unwavering commitment to the country.

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra have taken an intriguing turn due to the splits within Shiv Sena and the NCP, adding to the state’s history of dynamic political alliances.

The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections will be held on April 26, with voting taking place in 89 constituencies across 13 states. Key candidates include Hema Malini in Mathura, Arun Govil in Meerut, and Pappu Yadav in Purnia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold rallies in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will campaign in Karnataka.

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate Dharmendra Pradhan attended the ‘Hingula Lok Mahotsav’ and offered prayers at Maa Hingula Temple in Odisha. He expressed hope for the continued development of the country and the state, and prayed for the fulfillment of everyone’s wishes. Former Rajya Sabha MP Rudra Narayan Pani criticized the state government for alleged corruption and inaction.