ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Mahayuti cracks the code to win 'Maha'bharat with a massive majority; key highlights
Maharashtra Election 2024 Result Key Highlights: The Maharashtra state assembly elections, held on November 20, 2024, are nearing their conclusion with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance set for a decisive victory. The alliance, consisting of the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, is poised to win over 200 seats, while the opposing Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, made up of Congress, Uddhav Thackeray¡¯s Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar¡¯s NCP, is trailing with around 50 seats.
NDA sweeps bypolls to four assembly segments in Bihar
The ruling NDA alliance in Bihar is currently leading in all four assembly by-elections. The BJP is ahead in Tarari and Ramgarh, while their alliance partners, HAM(S) and JD(U), are leading in Imamganj and Belaganj respectively. The by-elections were held in these constituencies on November 13th following the election of their respective MLAs to the Lok Sabha earlier this year.
Palakkad Assembly seat: Congress' Mamkootathil retains seat
Congress-led UDF candidate Rahul Mamkootathil has taken the lead in the Palakkad Assembly bypoll as vote counting continues. Mamkootathil surged ahead of BJP candidate C Krishnakumar in the seventh round of counting. The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of Congress leader Shafi Parambil, who vacated the seat after winning the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency.
Result Day today for Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats, Jharkhand's 91 assemby seats
Vote counting is underway in Maharashtra and Jharkhand following assembly elections, with trends expected soon. Maharashtra saw a 66.05% turnout, a significant increase from the previous election. The Mahayuti alliance and MVA are fiercely contesting all 288 seats. Jharkhand's 81 assembly seats witnessed a multi-party contest, including national players like BJP and Congress.
Assembly Elections 2024: Maharashtra voter turnout at 62%, Jharkhand at 68%
Voter Turnout in Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election: Voting for all 288 Maharashtra assembly seats and the remaining 38 Jharkhand constituencies took place on Wednesday, with results expected on November 23. As of 3 pm, Maharashtra's voter turnout neared 50%, while Jharkhand reached 61.4%.
Maharashtra Assembly Election: You can still vote with these documents even without voter ID
Maharashtra gears up for a single-phase Assembly election on November 20, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance facing off against the opposition MVA. Over 4,000 candidates are vying for 288 seats. The state encourages its 9.7 crore eligible voters, including a significant youth demographic, to participate by declaring a public holiday.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Here is how to verify your name on ECI voter list and find your polling station online
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Maharashtra gears up for a single-phase Assembly election on November 20, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance facing off against the opposition MVA. Over 97 million eligible voters will decide the fate of 4,136 candidates vying for 288 seats. The Election Commission urges voters to verify their details and polling stations in advance.
Dry days in Mumbai, other cities on four days due to Maharashtra assembly election
Mumbai Dry Days: The Election Commission of India has banned alcohol sales in Mumbai and other Maharashtra cities for four days, including a full dry day on November 19, to ensure smooth polling for the assembly elections. The ban also extends to Thane and Pune. The BMC has declared a holiday on voting day, November 20, for all employees under its jurisdiction.
Inciteful, ECI should take action against this: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on Kharge's remarks on BJP-RSS
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari has criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent statements about the BJP and RSS, deeming them as potentially inflammatory and urging the Election Commission of India to intervene. Kharge, during a rally in Maharashtra, had compared the BJP-RSS to "poison" and labeled them as a political threat.
EC notices to BJP, Cong chiefs regarding Shah, RG
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued notices to BJP president J P Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge seeking responses to alleged violations of the model code of conduct by their respective party leaders during election campaigns.
Assembly elections: EC seeks response from JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge after Congress, BJP file complaints against each other
The Election Commission of India is investigating complaints from the BJP and Congress about alleged campaign violations during assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The BJP accused Muslim organizations of urging votes for the INDIA bloc based on religion, while the Congress complained about strategically placed political ads within Marathi television serials.
Women voters outnumber men in phase 1 of Jharkhand assembly polls
Jharkhand's first phase of assembly elections witnessed a remarkable 66.65% voter turnout, a significant increase from the 2019 polls. Women played a key role, outnumbering men in voter turnout across 37 out of 43 constituencies, highlighting their growing participation in the democratic process. All polling parties have safely returned, and vote counting, including postal ballots, is underway.
Jharkhand Election Phase 1 Voter Turnout: Total turnout stands at 65.92% Lohardaga leads with 73.2%
Voting for the first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand and bypolls in 11 states, including the high-profile Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala, concluded with a voter turnout of 65.92%. Key candidates like Champai Soren and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, making her electoral debut, are contesting in this phase. The remaining phases of polling will be held in the coming weeks.
Planes, helicopters of top leaders checked as part of SoP: EC sources on checking of Uddhav Thackeray's bag
Election Commission sources clarified that checking aircraft and helicopters of top leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray, is standard procedure for fair elections. They cited instances of similar checks on BJP leaders like JP Nadda and Amit Shah in previous polls. Thackeray had questioned the inspection of his bag upon arrival in Yavatmal for campaigning, prompting the clarification.
Congress and BJP fight complaints war
Ahead of assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, Congress and BJP have filed complaints against each other with the Election Commission of India. Congress accused BJP of spreading false narratives on social media regarding Rahul Gandhi's stance on reservations. They also objected to an opinion poll predicting a BJP landslide.
ECI issues show cause notice to West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar
The Election Commission issued a show cause notice to West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly insulting the national emblem and the West Bengal police. The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint alleging that Majumdar made the remarks during a by-election campaign event. The ECI has given Majumdar until 8 pm today to respond.
Bengal bypolls: TMC claims EC gave appointment to hear grievances just before campaign ends
The Trinamool Congress expressed dismay over a delayed meeting with the Election Commission regarding concerns about central forces' alleged misconduct and BJP's derogatory remarks during the West Bengal bypoll campaign.
Could US election do with an India-style Model Code of Conduct and Election Commission?
Amidst global concerns about electoral integrity, the US faces scrutiny for its divisive political climate and challenges to peaceful transitions of power. The article contrasts this with India's robust electoral system, highlighting the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct and the Election Commission's role in ensuring fair elections.
Election Commission revises by-polls schedule in Kerala, Punjab and UP from Nov 13 to Nov 20
The Election Commission has postponed by-elections in several Assembly constituencies in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh from November 13 to November 20. This decision was made in response to requests from major political parties concerned about low voter turnout due to the festive season. However, the Wayanad by-election will proceed as scheduled on November 13.
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