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Is the Nitish factor dying down in BJP’s battle for Bihar?

Bihar’s political scenario has overturned in past months. Nitish Kumar, who led the INDIA bloc’s first meetup, sided with the BJP. But, in a first, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has allotted fewer seats to Kumar’s JDU than the saffron party in Bihar in the Lok Sabha polls.

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Chirag Paswan files his nomination from Hajipur, his late father’s stronghold

The battle for Ram Vilas Paswan’s political legacy has raged fiercely since his demise in 2020 between his brother, Pashupati Kumar Paras, and his son, Chirag Paswan.

The Hindu

Left support to the Congress to play crucial role in some LS seats

Left parties' support to Congress in Lok Sabha elections crucial in coal belt constituencies, impacting outcome significantly.

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We will easily achieve the target of 400-plus seats, says Rajnath Singh in Bihar

Rajnath Singh and BJP chief J.P. Nadda target the Congress and INDIA bloc over corruption at rallies in Bihar

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"They needed alliance, wanted power": Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi let Prajwal Revenna go to Germany

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over JD (S) MP Prajwal Revanna from Hassan Lok Sabha Constituency, who is facing a SIT probe over allegations of sexual abuse. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: All you need to know about the Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse case, and more

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'400 paar' a joke, '300 paar' impossible, '200 paar' challenge for BJP: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor predicts BJP will lose majority in Lok Sabha polls, claiming '400 paar' is a joke

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Why is Amit Shah raking up Razakars to target Muslims: Sameer Waliullah

Congress candidate Mohammed Waliullah Sameer criticizes Amit Shah's divisive rhetoric, focusing on development and unity in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son Karan from Kaiserganj seat for Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday declared former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son Karan Bhushan Singh as its candidate from the seat for the Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Watch | Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: all you need to know

A discussion on the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal that has rocked Karnataka and how this could imapct the JD(S) in the midst of the Lok Sabha polls

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Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

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Heat wave conditions in Telangana force ECI to extend poll timings by an hour

ECI extends polling hours in Telangana due to heat wave, allowing voting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in several constituencies.

The Hindu

‘Varanasi shouldn’t go the Surat way’: Comedian Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi

Comedian Shyam Rangeela announced on May 1 that he will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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After sister's win 33 years ago, Gond royal in Chhattisgarh aims to reclaim lost bastion

Dr. Menka Devi Singh of the royal Gond family contests for Raigarh Lok Sabha seat against BJP's Radheshyam Rathiya.

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You will be remembered as a PM who indulged in divisive and communal speeches: Kharge to Modi

Congress president Kharge criticizes PM Modi for divisive speeches, urges focus on government performance in upcoming elections.

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LS Polls: BJP candidate Naveen Jindal files nomination from Kurukshetra

Polling for all the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana will be held on May 25 and the counting of votes will be taken up on June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jamiat Ulama urges the public to take an oath for voting in elections

Jamiat Ulama Hind urges Muslims to pledge to vote in Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing importance of civic engagement.

The Hindu

BJP's Mainpuri attacks Samajwadi Party over dynasty politics; says SP-coined PDA means 'Parivar Development Authority'

Around 220 km from the state capital Lucknow, Mainpuri is a bastion of the Samajwadi Party with the party retaining the Lok Sabha seat for nearly three decades.

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Ajit Pawar downplays PM Modi’s ‘wandering spirit’ remark about senior Pawar

As campaigning intensifies in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, the Pawar family faces sharp rhetoric ahead of elections.

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BJP's Brij Bhushan May Lose to Contest Polls

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who was accused to sexually harass country's top women wrestlers may not contest elections for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PIL filed in Delhi High Court against use of deepfake technologies in political campaign for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

Lok Sabha polls 2024: PIL in Delhi High Court seeks guidelines to combat deepfake in 2024 elections, social media platforms involvement requested.

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Nandurbar’s adivasi candidate, Nirmala Vasave aims to uplift tribal population

Nirmala Kagadya Vasave, a Lok Sabha candidate, aims to uplift Nandurbar's tribal population through development and rights advocacy.

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Northern plains, central India to have high number of heat wave days in May: IMD

IMD data shows that the heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and…

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Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’

Trinamool Congress removes Kunal Ghosh as general secretary for attending non-political event with BJP candidate in Kolkata.

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BJP’s 400 paar will lead to a complete change in Constitution: Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi warns BJP's 400 paar slogan threatens Constitution and reservations, urging support for AIMIM in elections.

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