The victory of two candidates who are in jail on terror charges has brought up a unique situation. While the law will keep them away from attending proceedings of the 18th Lok Sabha, they also have a Constitutional right to take oath as members. In the results declared by the Election Commission on Tuesday, jailed Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has won from the Khadoor Sahib seat, while incarcerated Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, emerged victorious from the Baramulla constituency.
INDIA bloc leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence Wednesday evening to decide on the strategy to form the government and whether to reach out to former allies Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu. «The INDIA Janbandhan leaders will be meeting today at 6 PM at 10, Rajaji Marg to discuss the election results and strategy thereafter,» Kharge said in a post on X.
After suffering a massive defeat in the State assembly and Parliamentary elections, the 24-year-long tenure of Odisha chief minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has ended. Patnaik submitted his resignation to Odisha governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
In a press conference, on the questions of Rahul Gandhi's prospects of becoming Prime Minister, the Shiv Sena UBT leader said, «If Rahul Gandhi is ready to accept the leadership, why would we object? He has proven himself as a national leader for multiple times. He is one of the popular leaders. We all want him and love him. There is no objection and difference in the alliance.»
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra penned a heartfelt message to her brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the wake of his triumphant win in both constituencies he contested and the party's enhanced showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections. In her note, she lauded her brother's unwavering commitment to his beliefs and his steadfast pursuit of truth, even in the face of skepticism and an onslaught of false propaganda.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the success of the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh is the victory of the backward classes, Dalits and minorities, and attributed it to the PDA strategy and efforts put in by the alliance. The INDIA bloc has won 43 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
In a significant shift in Telangana's political landscape since its formation in 2014, the Congress and BJP have emerged as the dominant players, equally dividing the state's 17 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 elections. Each party secured eight seats, a remarkable outcome considering the previous dominance of the BRS.
«PoJK national apprehended by Indian Army in KG sector Mankote area of district Poonch after the national cross over LoC,» Poonch Police said.
«I cannot talk about ifs, buts, and possibilities. I had said during the elections that if there is a chance that someone else can become the PM instead of Modi, then we will support them.»
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc are set to hold meetings on Wednesday to chalk out strategies for future courses of political action.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy extended her heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his remarkable achievement of securing a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha elections. In her message, she emphasized her unwavering belief that the two leaders will join forces to fortify the bond of friendship that unites their respective nations.
The term «Constitution» emerged unexpectedly during the election campaign, overshadowing conventional issues at various points. The opposition was quick to seize this opportunity, cleverly portraying the BJP's goal of exceeding 400 seats as a sinister plan to dismantle the reservations system by altering the Constitution. This accusation aligned seamlessly with Rahul Gandhi's stated strategy of uniting Muslims, OBCs, and Dalits against a minority of the privileged, often interpreted as upper castes and middle classes.
Have you been experiencing poor mobile network service lately? The reason might be telecom equipment theft. The Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI), which represents private telecom companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, has recently requested government intervention to address the rising cases of telecom equipment theft occurring across the country.
A severe heatwave in Rajasthan has greatly impacted the hospitality and tourism industry. Occupancies and room rates have plummeted to the lowest levels seen in years. Smaller hotels have especially felt the blow, as bigger establishments have slashed their rates by 75-80% to fill their extensive room inventories. Rajasthan remained a top choice for corporate meetings, incentive travel, and family visits, despite the high temperatures.
