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Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time

Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka.

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Paddy procurement is tardy, corruption-ridden: BJP

BJP criticizes Telangana Congress government for inefficient paddy procurement process, accusing corruption and mistreatment of farmers.

The Hindu

TPCC urges Election Commission to check double registration of voters in Telangana and A.P.

Telangana Congress VP raises concerns over 12.50 lakh missing voters in Lok Sabha elections, urges ECI to investigate.

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Amit Shah’s Kashmir visit focuses on uptick in voter turnout, strategy to keep regional parties at bay

Union Home Minister Amit Shah concludes Kashmir visit, discusses voter turnout, election preparations, and alleged interference in electoral process.

The Hindu

Congress seeks to protect Rae Bareli bastion, eyes bigger victory margin with SP on its side

Rae Bareli’s voters have voted in a Congress candidate in 17 of the 20 parliamentary elections held here since Independence, including bypolls.

The Hindu

All eyes on Naveen Patnaik in Odisha second phase

Intense electoral battle in Odisha as BJP and BJD compete fiercely for Lok Sabha and Assembly seats on May 20.

The Hindu

Arrangements for counting day in progress

Preliminary works for Lok Sabha election vote counting underway in district, with randomisation of officials.

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YSRCP rebel MP predicts TDP’s victory in 2024 polls

Rebel YSRCP MP predicts TDP victory in Andhra Pradesh elections, foresees limited seats for YSRCP.

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In Punjab, BSP’s ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink, yet it may be spoilsport on handful seats

With the Bahujan Samaj Party witnessing a gradual decrease in its vote share over the years in Punjab’s political space, the party ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink in electoral politics of the State

The Hindu

Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat: A fight between two candidates who are stars in their own right

Legendary Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey faces off against ex-Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu

Jailed Engineer Rashid gathers steam in Baramulla, upends poll calculus of NC, PC

Jailed Independent candidate Engineer Rashid upends political bigwigs in Baramulla with grassroots campaign and son's emotional narrative.

The Hindu

Kantabanji goes from labour ‘market’ to the Odisha CM’s constituency

Migrant workers in Kantabanji face exploitation, poverty, and political indifference, highlighting the urgent need for change.

The Hindu

Political heat continues in Telangana with Graduate MLC election coming up

May 27 bypoll necessitated after BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy resigned as MLC.

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Amit Shah’s ‘apolitical’ Kashmir visit comes amidst high turnout in Lok Sabha polls, Jamaat’s peace overtures

BJP downplays Amit Shah's Kashmir visit amid election, as JeI expresses willingness to join electoral process.

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No danger to BJP govt. in Haryana, says Minister

Haryana Minister confident in BJP government's majority, willing to prove it in Assembly if required by Governor.

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In Jharkhand, BJP will battle to retain three seats in phase 5

Lok Sabha eelction fifth phase voting: Jharkhand's fate in Lok Sabha elections on May 20 with three seats and key candidates in the fray.

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MLAs face greater responsibility for actions of staffers

The Legislative Assembly is expected to make a code of conduct change.

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Revenue Minister to embark on mass contact programme from May 17 in Palair constituency

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy to conduct mass contact programme in Palair Assembly constituency to address public grievances.

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Many Congress leaders vying for ticket to get elected to Legislative Council

As a dozen seats of the Legislative Council in Karnataka are falling vacant next month (June 17), senior and junior leaders of the Congress are vying for ticket to get elected to the Upper House of the State Legislature from the Legislative Assembly.

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At 87.09%, Ongole Lok Sabha constituency records highest voter turnout in State

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Andhra Pradesh registers a polling percentage of 81.86, the highest so far in the country, says Chief Electoral Officer

Andhra Pradesh leads in voter turnout with 81.86% in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, surpassing all other States.

The Hindu

Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP

MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics.

The Hindu

BJP leaders should introspect whether right candidates fielded in Lok Sabha, Karnataka Council elections, says former Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat

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80.66% voter turnout recorded in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh general election voter turnout data for Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies, highest at Ongole 87.06%.

The Hindu

Odisha elections | 75.68% turnout in first phase on May 13: CEO

Odisha's CEO reports 75.68% voter turnout in Lok Sabha and assembly elections, with Nabarangpur recording highest at 85.61%.

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