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Lok Sabha elections | Rahul, Smriti, Rajnath among key candidates voting in fifth phase today

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across a total of 49 seats, including in high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

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General Elections 2024: Phase-5 polling for 49 LS seats, 1 Assembly seat underway; Vote count on June 4

This General Election 2024 is slated to take place in 7 phases (4 phases already done) and is spread over 40 days with the last phase on June 1. Must follow Dynamite News for full details:

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Congress to distribute over 40 lakh pamphlets to promote 'Mahalakshmi' scheme

Congress to distribute 40 lakh pamphlets on 'Mahalakshmi' scheme, promising ₹1 lakh annually to poor women, ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

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Hyderabad District Election Officer asked to probe allegations against KTR over poll code violation

TPCC senior vice-president G. Niranjan stated that Mr.Rama Rao had publicly disclosed his vote after casting it during the May 13 Lok Sabha elections.

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Shed ‘urban apathy’, vote in large numbers: EC

Keeping in mind the low turnout in previous phases, the EC urged the voters to come out in greater numbers at polling stations and vote with responsibility and pride.

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Rahul, Akhilesh exit U.P. rally as milling crowds create ruckus

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav rushed out of a public meeting in Prayagraj after a ruckus broke out and a stampede-like situation led to a likely security threat.

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Inflation, joblessness force BJP supporters to question their choice in eastern U.P.

Voters in Uttar Pradesh critique Modi government's policies on inflation, unemployment, and reservation, questioning BJP's promises and performance.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat

Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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Telangana Peasants Armed Struggle as inspiring mass movement against feudal oppression, says former health minister of Kerala KK Shailaja

K. K. Shailaja promotes communist ideology, criticizes BJP, and highlights Kerala's achievements in health and education.

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In an ‘equal fight’ in LS polls in State, Congress enjoys edge due to women voters, claims Eedina.com chief

In an “equal fight” between the Congress and BJP in the recently held Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, Congress enjoys an edge because of the women voters, claimed editor of web portal Eedina.com H.V. Vasu.

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Congress government completes one year in office today without fanfare

Karnataka Congress government completes one year in office, highlighting successful implementation of pro-people guarantee schemes.

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BJP’s bahubali outreach in eastern U.P. gives mixed results

BJP seeks support from bahubalis in Purvanchal, facing challenges and alliances with Rajput, Brahmin, and Muslim strongmen.

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Women, youth, and Scheduled Castes emerge as important segments in the Lok Sabha election’s outcomes

The 2024 Lok Sabha election hinges on women, youth, and Scheduled Castes, with voting patterns shifting across India.

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Booth agents get absolute turnout data, but not all candidates can afford them

Training for polling agents on EVMs and Form 17 C raises transparency concerns in the 2024 general election.

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PM Modi pans Mamata Banerjee for her remarks against RKM, Bharat Sevashram Sangha

PM Narendra Modi condemns Mamata Banerjee's threats against Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, accusing TMC of vote-bank politics.

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In Baramulla, slogans and rallies raise the electoral pitch

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Rallies overshadow speeches as candidates compete for support in Baramulla constituency.

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PM Modi to hold roadshow in Puri on Monday

PM Narendra Modi is arriving here Sunday evening on a two-day visit to Odisha on his third leg of electioneering in Odisha to hold a road show in the pilgrim town of Puri and address two public meetings in support of party candidates for both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.…

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 5: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters to decide the fate of 695 candidates, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in the fifth phase of polls.

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Lok Sabha elections: Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of fifth phase of voting

Security forces have intensified vigil in Mumbai, a day before the metropolitan city is set to go into polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Former Sarpanch killed, couple injured in separate terrorist attacks in J&K; campaigning ends for fifth phase of Lok Sabha poll, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 19, 2024

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Nearly one in four candidates contesting in the sixth phase in West Bengal are crorepatis

Out of the 79 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in West Bengal, 21 candidates have assets valued at more than ₹1 crore, data compiled by the non-profit ADR shows.

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Will preserve EVM video footage for Rampur constituency as per protocol: EC to HC

EC has told the Delhi HC it will preserve the video footage in respect of the EVMs for the Rampur Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads a road show in Amethi as campaign draws to a close

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads road show in Amethi, promising big changes and record-breaking victories for Congress.

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Opposition will register victories with record margins in Rae Bareli, Amethi: Akhilesh Yadav

Lok Sabha elections 2024 updates: Akhilesh Yadav predicts SP-Congress alliance victories in Amethi and Rae Bareli, criticizes BJP's arrogance and job policies.

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