The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu witnessed a voter turnout of 69.72% across all 39 constituencies, with the main competition being between the INDIA alliance led by DMK, the AIADMK-led alliance, and the BJP-led NDA. The AIADMK alliance includes AIADMK contesting 32 seats and DMDK contesting 5 seats, while the NDA comprises BJP contesting 19 seats and PMK contesting 10 seats. Other parties contesting in all 39 constituencies include NTK and BSP.
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.
In a significant political development, Abu Azmi, the state president of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and an MLA from Maharashtra, is reportedly set to join the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Ajit Pawar. This move comes amidst speculations that Azmi is dissatisfied with the state leadership of the SP and has been holding meetings with NCP leaders. Sources claim that a senior BJP leader is mediating Azmi’s entry into the ruling alliance, which could potentially benefit the alliance by gaining minority votes in Mumbai.
