While in Ghaziabad, the turnout was just 49.65%, in Gautam Buddha Nagar it was a little better at 53%, data from the Election Commission of India as of early Saturday shows
Engineering student shot dead by girlfriend's father in Ghaziabad
GHAZIABAD: A 25-year-old engineering student was allegedly shot dead by the father of a woman he was in a relationship with, police said on Saturday. One Vipul, a BTech student, was shot dead in a flat in the Crossing Republic area around 3.30 am on Friday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural) Vivek Chandra Yadav said. Accused Rajesh Kumar Singh retired from the Border Security Force (BSF) and is currently working for a private security company. The victim was allegedly in a relationship with the daughter of the accused, the officer said. The accused reached the flat in the night and had an altercation with Vipul after which Singh shot him five times, he added. Singh was allegedly against Vipul's relationship with his daughter, the police said. The body has been sent for post-mortem and an investigation started, they said.
Polling booths in Noida, Ghaziabad highrises receive good response
NEW DELHI: Polling stations set up by the Noida and Ghaziabad district administrations witnessed an impressive footfall of voters throughout the voting hours. With the booths at their doorsteps, the residents were seen participating enthusiastically in the voting process. The convenience of having the polling booth located in our society was a significant relief for all of us. We could vote at our leisure without any inconvenience. The district administrations meticulous security arrangements at all polling stations inside societies further enhanced our confidence in the process, shared Rajendra Kotnala, a resident living in one of the societies in Greater Noida. Another resident, Sunil Sharma, expressed his gratitude for the authorities thoughtful decision. In the previous election, our booth was nearly one kilometer away from the society, causing inconvenience and long queues. This time, the authorities decision to set up the booth in our society has made a significant difference. We were able to vote at our convenience, he said. Voters in 67 condominiums in Noida and Greater Noida voted at 101 polling booths at their societies. Noidas 34 societies had 52 booths for 51,489 voters, while the Dadri assembly segments 33 societies had 49 booths for 39,288 voters. A total of 90,777 voters are registered to vote from polling booths set up at high-rises. The Ghaziabad administration officials said overall, 33 such high-rises have been selected to have 53 polling booths to ensure ease of voting to residents. People had to stand in long queues and senior citizens were facing issues at booths.
Ghaziabad: Congress candidate alleges bogus voting
NEW DELHI: The Congress candidate from Ghaziabad, Dolly Sharma, alleged bogus voting, malfunctioning EVMs, and poll violations in a minority-dominated area during Fridays second phase of the Lok Sabha polling. Sharma has specifically identified the EVM in Ghaziabads booth number 335, which has allegedly been shut for the last two hours, in her complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on X. She has directly alleged that several voters in minority-dominated areas were threatened. Following this, the Samajwadi Party (SP) also tagged the ECI on X and made a direct claim that they had received information about EVM malfunction at booth number 282 of Ghaziabad Lok Sabha constituency, which is a Muslim-dominated area. The party has stated that the poll panel should take immediate action and ensure fair voting. In the afternoon, Sharma again complained about EVM malfunction in Vijay Nagars Sardar Patel School in Ghaziabad. She even alleged that bogus voting was conducted at the booth. Further in the evening, she posted another complaint, saying, Every hour, the electricity of Vikas Modern School in Shaheed Nagar in Sahibabad area is being cut off. Why is this so? Is this what is called a free and fair election? She had also posted on X stating, Sardar Patel School , Vijay nagar mein 45 minute se machine band hai , aur booths par farzi vote daali jaa rahi hai @ECISVEEP aapke sahayak returning officer phone bhi nahi utha rahe hain . #Ghaziabad @ghaziabadpolice. However, responding to her post, DM Ghaziabad stated, Voting was halted due to a malfunction of VVPAT; now it is going on smoothly. Also, the information about bogus voting is baseless. Ghaziabad recorded over 49 per cent of voting. This time the BJP has fielded legislator Atul Garg, the Congress contesting the polls as the INDIA bloc constituent picking Dolly Sharma, and BSP nominating Nandkishor Pundhir.
EVM glitches in peaceful polls in Noida, Ghaziabad
NEW DELHI: Despite the Opposition flagging malfunctioning of EVMs in certain pockets, voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh on Friday was more or less peaceful. Malfunctioning in one of the EVMs at a polling station in Noida Sector 66 briefly affected the poll process. In Greater Noida polling booths, too, a few complaints of malfunction were reported but were addressed. At Mamura, an EVM reportedly broke down. In Ghaziabad, Congress candidate Dolly Sharma tagged the Election Commission on X and claimed that the EVMs at booth number 335 had been shut for two hours. She also alleged that people of the areas dominated by the minority communities were being threatened. The Samajwadi Party also tagged the EC on X and claimed that it had received information about EVM malfunction at booth number 282 of Ghaziabad. Around 2:30 pm, Sharma again complained about an EVM malfunction in Vijay Nagars Sardar Patel School in Ghaziabad. She alleged about fake voting at the booth. In terms of voter turnout, Gautam Budh Nagar fared better than Ghaziabad. While it registered 52.46% voting, Ghaziabad recorded an all-time low voting with only 49.8%, as per the EC. In Ghaziabad, residents admitted fleeing to holiday destinations due to the long weekend and the absence of outreach by the candidates as reasons behind the lack of enthusiasm. Polling stations at high-rise buildings witnessed an impressive footfall of voters. The administration had reportedly set up 100 polling booths at over 60 high-rise societies in Noida and Greater Noida.
At 49 per cent, Ghaziabad polling lowest since 2009 elections
NEW DELHI: Over 49 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Ghaziabad constituency of Uttar Pradesh during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday, the Election Commission of India data showed. The voting percentage was lowest compared to 55.8 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and 56.9 per cent in the 2014 general elections. Of these, Dholana geographically comes in adjoining Hapur district. The polling was, by and large, peaceful, with no untoward incident. According to the ECI data, at 9 am, around 11 per cent of voting was recorded in all five assembly segmentsLoni, Muradnagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad and Dhaulana. Till 11 am, total turnout was nearly 24 per cent, and reached 35 per cent at 1 pm and 42.4 per cent at 3 pm. When going to print, the figure was 49.8 per cent. Among the assemblies, highest 59.3 per cent was registered in Dhaulan while lowest of 42.8 per cent in Sahibabad. This time, the district administration arranged polling booths in high-rise societies to increase voter turnout. Despite the efforts, the voting percentage could have been more impressive. Somesh Dhar, a housing society Crossings Republik resident, said in view of the long weekend, many of his neighbours have already left for vacation. Several complained that they were disappointed as no candidate contacted them to hear their grievances during the campaign. There is a common perception that no one come to address the issues related to them. It has been 10 years since urban voters have been waiting for the redressal of their problems, another resident said. A total of 14 candidates are in the fray for the Ghaziabad seat, with over 29 lakh eligible voters. Known as the BJP bastion, the constituency witnessed a triangular contest with the saffron party fielding Ghaziabad legislator Atul Garg, the Congress contesting the polls as the INDIA bloc constituent picking Dolly Sharma, and the BSP nominating Nandkishor Pundhir. In 2019, BJPs Gen (retired) V K Singh won from Ghaziabad. The constituency had 3,092 polling stations, of which, 608 categorised as critical and 37 as vulnerable. Official had said web casting will be done from 1,549 polling stations. A total of 1,127 polling stations, the maximum, lie in the Sahibabad, followed by 530 in Loni. Booths inside high-rise societies This time, the district administration arranged polling booths in high-rise societies to increase voter turnout. Despite the efforts, the voting percentage could have been more impressive.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What's closed, what's open in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad today?
Regarding closures and operations in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad on polling day, schools and colleges are closed on Friday.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What will remain open, closed in Noida, Ghaziabad today
Lok Sabha Elections What will remain open closed in Noida Ghaziabad today
Noida, Ghaziabad vote today, BJP looks to retain both
Delhi's Lok Sabha polls near with BJP stronghold seats in Ghaziabad and GB Nagar. Election Commission enhances vigilance. Voting facilitated in high-rise apartments for registered voters from neighbouring condominiums.
NCRTC offers premium coach in NaMo Bharat train for voters
NEW DELHI: In a bid to encourage passengers to exercise their democratic right to vote in the Parliamentary elections, NCRTC has launched a campaign for the polls scheduled to be held on 26th April 2024. This initiative aligns with various efforts by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to engage and empower citizens in actively participating in the electoral process. Passengers who cast their votes will be eligible for a complimentary upgrade to the Premium Coach from the standard coach. They only need to purchase their standard coach ticket from the RRTS Connect app and show their inked finger to the station staff near the AFC gates of the Premium Lounge at the platform level to avail of this offer. The Namo Bharat train consists of six coaches, with one coach being a premium coach, while the other five coaches are standard. Passengers booking their standard coach tickets from the RRTS Connect App will be eligible for this upgrade. Aligned with the ECIs Chunav Ka Parv, Desh Ka Garv campaign for enhanced voter participation in General Elections 2024, this initiative seeks to cultivate a sense of community and civic responsibility among passengers by highlighting the significance of engaging in the electoral process. NCRTC is offering passengers the chance to enjoy the enhanced comfort and convenience of the Premium Coach on the Namo Bharat train. The RRTS Connect App can be downloaded from both the Google Play Store and Apple Store. The spacious Premium Coach on the Namo Bharat trains is equipped with cushioned reclining seats and charging points for mobiles and laptops provided at every seat to facilitate uninterrupted work and entertainment for commuters. It features additional commuter-centric amenities such as coat hooks, magazine holders, and footrests, among others. Presently, a 34 km section between Sahibabad and Modi Nagar North of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, which includes eight stations, namely Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Guldhar, Duhai, Duhai Depot, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South & Modi Nagar North stations is operational. As construction progresses swiftly on the remaining stretches of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, NCRTC remains committed to delivering a world-class transportation system by the anticipated operational deadline of June 2025.
As Ghaziabad votes today, theres no clear wave but multiple ripples
NCRTC offers premium coach upgradation in NaMo Bharat train for voters on April 26
Presently, a 34-km section between Sahibabad and Modi Nagar North of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, which includes eight stations, is operational
Noida, Ghaziabad residents to skip voting, will head to mountains for long weekend
Noida Ghaziabad residents to skip voting will head to mountains for long weekend
Man Thrown Off 8th Floor In Money Dispute In Delhi's Lodhi Colony; 2 Held
On the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, a tip-off was received and a trap was laid at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad from where the accused were nabbed
Video Of Ghaziabad Cop Assaulting Man Surfaces Online, Probe Launched
An investigation has been launched against a sub-inspector in UP's Ghaziabad after a video of him assaulting a man surfaced on social media, police said today.
Polls in UP tomorrow: Noida, Ghaziabad schools, colleges to remain shut
Polls in UP tomorrow Noida Ghaziabad schools colleges to remain shut
Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi, likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats: Sources
Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi, likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats: Sources By Sidharth Sharma Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are likely to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats, respectively, sources said on Thursday. According to the sources, the final decision will be taken after April 26 and nominations can be filed next week. Phase 2 of the elections are scheduled for Phase 2. In this phase Wayanad from where Rahul Gandhi is contesting will go to the polls. Smriti Irani defeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi. Irani has again been fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party from the seat. As per the seat agreement between the Samajwadi Party and Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Congress will contest 17 seats and the Samajwadi Party the remaining 63 seats in the electorally crucial state. Apart from its traditional strongholds of Rae Bareli and Amethi, the Congress is also contesting on Varanasi, Ghaziabad and Kanpur. Earlier, posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared outside the party's office on Wednesday in the Gauriganj area of Amethi. This raised speculations of a possible ticket for Vadra. However, the Congress appears to be wanting to put up a fight for every seat that it is contesting and has thus decided on fielding the Gandhi sibling. Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20. However, Rahul Gandhi will not find the going easy in his erstwhile bastion as Union Minister Smriti Irani has been campaigning extensively in the constituency. On April 8, the Union Minister questioned Rahul Gandhi's loyalty to Amethi. BJP workers know that the Gandhi family will come to contest elections from Amethi. PM Narendra Modi sends ration to 19 lakh citizens in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, if the Gandhi family is against Narendra Modi, so these 19 lakh citizens who are getting free ration, what will the Gandhi family say to these families?... I went to Wayanad a few days ago and got the information that Rahul Gandhi has declared Wayanad as his family...Yesterday a Congress leader said that Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad because Rahul Gandhi says that the people of Wayanad are more loyal. So what about the loyalty of Amethi, she said in a news conference. Rae Bareli is a Congress bastion since 1960 with both Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi having represented it. Sonia Gandhi has been the MP from the constituency since she won the 2006 by poll. With Sonia moving to the upper house, the Congress is likely to field Priyanka Gandhi who is a general secretary in the party. (ANI)
BJP highlights infrastructure, Opposition job crisis
NEW DELHI: The election campaign for Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad constituencies concluded on Wednesday. The BJP focused on infrastructure development, the inauguration of Ram Mandir, and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In contrast, the SP-Congress alliance highlighted issues of unemployment and inflation, while the BSP emphasised the challenges faced by Dalits and minorities. The two western Uttar Pradesh constituencies will go to polls on Friday, April 26, in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. The campaign, however, remained low-decibel in comparison to the 2014 and 2019 general elections. Barring a few rallies or road shows of big leaders, political parties preferred to convince voters through door-to-door campaigns and small meetings. No segment witnessed hoardings, banners, or pamphlet distribution on a mass level. Moreover, the electioneering by the candidates was dull. Every candidate focused on their cadre votes and attempt to convince floating or vulnerable voters is not visible on the ground. Campaigns from major political parties appeared low this time, Alok Sharma, a political analyst from Noida, said. Contest Both constituencies will witness a three-cornered contest between the BJP, the INDIA bloc and the BSP. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has fielded its candidate from Gautam Buddha Nagar, while the Congress party is contesting from Ghaziabad. In the Gautam Buddha Nagar constituency, 15 candidates are in the political fray. As many as 41 nominations were filed, out of which 26 were rejected. The BJP has fielded its sitting MP, Mahesh Sharma, while the SP has given a ticket to Mahendra Nagar. From the BSP, Rajendra Singh Solanki is the candidate. Candidates In Ghaziabad, 14 candidates are in the fight. A total of 42 candidates filed their nominations, 22 of which were rejected. The BJP has given the ticket to MLA Atul Garg, while the Congress has given the ticket to former mayoral candidate Dolly Sharma. The BSP has pitted Nand Kishor Pundir against them. The BJP rules both constituencies. The Gautam Budhh Nagar seat was won by BSPs Surendra Singh Nagar in 2009 and BJPs Mahesh Sharma in the 2014 and 2019 general elections. In Ghaziabad, BJPs Rajnath Singh won in 2009, while VK Singh was victorious in the 2014 and 2019 elections. During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Gautam Buddha Nagar constituency had 23,02,960 voters, including 12,68,324 male voters, 10,34,503 female voters, and 133 voters belonging to the third gender. The Ghaziabad constituency had 2,941,624 voters.
Uttar Pradesh: RLD onboard, BJP looks for dominance
LUCKNOW: Having acquired more political muscle through Jat support by taking Jayant Chaudhury-led RLD onboard, the BJP is aiming for a dominance on the eight seats Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh and Mathura set to vote on April 26, while the Opposition bloc is ready to put a stiff fight. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP, while facing the challenge from SP-BSP-RLD grand alliance, won seven of these seats. Only Amroha was won by the alliance. In 2024, the BJP has reworked its strategy by allying with the RLD and allotting the Baghpat seat to the party that has Jats as its core support base. To regain lost ground, the SP has tied up with the Congress. The BSP is going it alone. In this phase, both SP and Congress are contesting on four seats each as per their seat-sharing arrangement. While the SP has fielded candidates in Meerut, Baghpat, Gautam Buddha Nagar and Aligarh, Congress will contest in Ghaziabad, Mathura, Amroha and Bulandshahr. The fate of former Union minister Mahesh Sharma, who is seeking a third term on the BJP ticket from Gautam Budh Nagar, Ramayan fame actor Arun Govil in Meerut and actress Hema Malini, who is seeking a hat-trick from Mathura, will be decided in this phase. Former Mumbai Police commissioner Satya Pal Singh is not in the fray this time. He had defeated RLD chief Ajit Singh in Baghpat in 2014 and Jayant Chaudhary in 2019. BJP has allotted Baghpat to the RLD and Dr Rajkumar Sangwan has been fielded as NDA candidate. Amroha is set to witness a contest among Congresss Danish Ali, BJPs Kanwar Singh Tanwar, and BSPs Dr Mujahid Hussain. The BSP suspended Ali, who was its MP from Amroha, last year for anti-party activities and he joined the Congress. The BJP stronghold Meerut will witness a three-way fight among BJPs Arun Govil, SPs Sunita Verma and BSPs Devvrat Kumar Tyagi. In Meerut, the S P has fielded dalit candidate Sunita Verma replacing OBC aspirant Atul Pradhan. The BJP won the seat in 1996, losing it to Congress in 1999 and BSP in 2004. BJPs Rajendra Agrawal, who has been denied the ticket this time, won the Meerut seat in 2009, 2014 and 2019. The BJP has replaced Agarwal with Govil. Baghpat, an RLD bastion, is in for a three-cornered contest among RLDs Rajkumar Sangwan, SPs Amarpal Sharma and BSPs Praveen Baisala. Former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh had won the seat thrice in 1977, 1980 and 1984. His son Ajit Singh won it in 1989, 1991, 1996, 1999, 2004 and 2009. However, BJP candidate Sompal won the seat in 1998. A BJP bastion since it came into existence in 2008, the Ghaziabad seat is set for a fight between BJPs Atul Garg, Congresss Dolly Sharma and BSPs Nandkishor Pundhir. The BJP is banking on the popularity of Garg to retain the seat, while BSP plans to cash in on anger among Rajputs in rural areas over denial of ticket to two-time BJP MP and Union minister General (retd) VK Singh. The Congress is working on the Brahmin-Muslim formula. In Gautam Budhh Nagar, Mahesh Sharma, who was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014 and 2019, is seeking a third term as the BJP candidate. He is facing the SPs Rahul Awana, a Gujjar leader, and BSPs Rajendra Singh Solanki, a Rajput. The Bulandshahr reserved seat is all set for a contest among BJPs Bhola Singh, who won the seat in 2014 and 2019, BSPs Girish Chandra, MP from Nagina, and Congresss Shiv Ram Valmiki. In Aligarh, BJPs Satish Gautam (Brahmin), who won the seat in 2014 and 2019, is in the fray for a third term. The BSP has fielded a Brahmin candidate, Hitendra Kumar aka Bunty Upadhyay, a former BJP leader. The SP has nominated Bijendra Singh. In Mathura, two-time BJP MP Hema Malini is seeking a third term. She is pitted against Mukesh Dhangar of Congress and Suresh Singh of BSP. The Congress was earlier planning to field boxer Vijendra Singh in Mathura but he joined BJP.
Lok Sabha elections: Liquor shops to stay shut for 48 hours in Noida and Ghaziabad
48-hour liquor curbs in GB Nagar and Ghaziabad during elections to prevent alcohol misuse. Subodh Kumar warns of legal action. Authorities deploy squads to monitor distribution and recent irregularities.
LS Polls: UP govt to provide medical kits for polling personnel in 2nd phase to combat hot conditions In view of the soaring temperatures in Uttar Pradesh, medical kits to address health conditions such as heatstroke, will be provided to the polling personnel for the voting scheduled on April 26 across 8 constituencies in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Directions have also been issued to ensure all necessary facilities for polling personnel and voters at polling stations. The polling parties will depart for polling stations on April 25 (Thursday) to ensure fair and peaceful elections in the state. The eight constituencies of UP that are going to polls in the second phase include Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Mathura. These 8 Lok Sabha seats fall under 9 districts of the state, namely, Amroha, Hapur, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Mathura. State Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said that instructions have been given to all the District Election Officers to send polling parties on time for the second phase of voting in 8 Lok Sabha constituencies scheduled for April 26. He mentioned that directions have been issued to all the concerned District Election Officers to ensure necessary facilities for voters and polling personnel at polling centres and polling booths. Before the departure of polling parties, the polling personnel will be provided with medical kits to address health conditions such as heatstroke. Because of the heat, tents, sheds, drinking water arrangements and other necessary facilities will be installed as per the guidelines issued earlier. In compliance with the directives of the Election Commission of India, continuous operations are being carried out across Uttar Pradesh by the Police, Income Tax, Excise, Narcotics, and other departments. For thorough inspection, 480 interstate check posts and 1836 check posts within the state are operational. From March 16 to April 23, 2024, the Police department seized 495 licensed weapons from criminals whereas licenses for 4553 weapons were revoked and deposited. Notices have been issued under the CrPC to 2,532,068 individuals over concerns of peace disruption, of which 2,061,166 have already been restricted. Additionally, the Police department seized 7650 unlicensed weapons, 7753 cartridges, 2900.32 kilograms of explosives, and 411 bombs. Besides, raids were conducted on 3153 illegal weapon manufacturing centres, while 148 were busted. On April 23, licenses for 249 weapons owned by criminals were revoked and deposited by the Police department. Under the CrPC, 36,978 individuals were restricted as a preventive measure. Additionally, 105 unlicensed weapons and 171 cartridges were seized. Raids were conducted on 96 illegal weapon manufacturing centres by the police. (ANI)
BJP faces Rajput anger in its stronghold in Ghaziabad
Rajput discontent threatens BJP stronghold in Ghaziabad, with core support base shaken by ticket denial to VK Singh
UP police thrash minor Muslim driver in Ghaziabad; incident sparks outrage
In a disturbing incident, e-rickshaw driver Sohail was brutally thrashed by a police inspector in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad. The incident has sparked outrage. The video of the incident shows the inspector, named Bhanu Prakash, dragging the 14-year-old driver by his hair and mercilessly beating him. E-rickshaw driver Sohail was brutally manhandled by police inspector Bhanu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In the second phase of voting in the Lok Sabha election, 89 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories will go to vote.
SKA Group Embarks on Premium Housing Project in Gr Noida, Investing Nearly Rs 600 Crore
SKA Group Embarks on Premium Housing Project in Gr Noida, Investing Nearly Rs 600 Crore Realty firm SKA Group on Wednesday said it will invest nearly Rs 600 crore to develop a premium housing project in Greater Noida as part of its expansion plan. The company has so far completed four housing projects comprising 3,200 units, while two residential projects are under construction totalling 1,800 units. It is also developing a commercial project comprising 600 units. These projects are in the Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad markets of Uttar Pradesh. ''We have launched a new housing project 'SKA Destiny One' in Greater Noida. The project spread over 6 acres will have 645 units,'' SKA Group Director Sanjay Sharma told reporters here. The price ranges between Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 3 crore per apartment. The company had bought this land from Greater Noida development authority and the entire land price has been paid. The total saleable area is nearly 14 lakh square feet. Sharma said the total project cost, including land and construction, would be Rs 592 crore. The project will be delivered by 2029. SKA Group Director L N Jha said the company would fund the project cost from internal accruals and collections from customers against sales. ''We have applied for a Rs 100 crore bank loan which will be used as construction finance if required,'' Jha added. Sharma said the company has already sold 200 units in this project. The company is currently selling units at Rs 9,500 per square feet. He noted that the housing demand in Noida and Greater Noida remains high, while there is not much fresh supply in the market. ''The demand is primarily from end-users,'' Sharma said. Housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com data showed that housing sales grew by 41 per cent to 1,20,640 units during January-March 2024 across the top eight cities from 85,840 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. In Delhi-NCR, sales more than doubled to 10,060 units from 3,800 units during the period under review.
Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad Expressway: 30mins travel time, route, distance, IIT link
Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad expressway: When completed, the Faridabad Noida Ghaziabad Expressway will be a huge help to people who commute between Faridabad and Ghaziabad and Noida.
Campaigning on eight LS seats for second phase in UP ends today
Lucknow: Campaigning for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in eight seats of western will conclude on Wednesday evening. The eight seats where polls will be held in the second phase are Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh and Mathura. Polling for the second phase will be held on April 26. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Noida residents prioritise local over national issues
NEW DELHI: The residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts of western Uttar Pradesh claim they will vote for better civic facilities instead of national issues. The BJP, which has held the reins of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad for a decade, has failed to address the pressing development issues. Whether in urban or rural areas, the situation is dire. The BJPs focus on national issues is a ploy to divert attention from the failures of its MPs. However, the ground reality is that people are yearning for efficient service delivery, a dream that remains distant. The plight of farmers, a significant concern, has also been neglected, voiced Dushyant Nagar, a farmers rights activist, on Tuesday. Despite the rapid urbanisation characterised by the emergence of high-rise societies, commercial complexes, malls, metros, and educational institutes, the need for more basic civic infrastructure is glaring. Pothole-ridden roads, inadequate public transport, inefficient waste disposal mechanisms, and erratic water and power supply are the stark realities. There is a poor bus facility between Noida and Ghaziabad and last-mile connectivity. Our representatives make big promises before elections but forget them after winning, said Noida-based social activist Manoj Kumar. Though the metro has reached Noida and Ghaziabad, several areas still need to be within reach, and commuters have to rely on private transport to commute from one place to another. I reside in Greater Noida (West) and commute to my office in Delhi, a distance of 12 kilometres. I rely on a shared auto to reach the metro station, but often, I struggle to find one, leading to delays. Moreover, the auto drivers exploit the situation, charging exorbitant fares, shared Saurav, a resident of one of the societies. Since urban residents are gradually expanding, people complain about poor health and education facilities. The problem is that facilities are not expanding accordingly. Neither government hospitals nor schools and colleges are coming into newly developed pockets. In many areas, people are fully dependent on private hospitals, schools and colleges, said Neeraj Singh, an RTI activist from Gautam Buddha Nagar. Both the districts are going to polls on April 26 in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Lok Sabha polls: development, caste issues prevail in Ghaziabad and G.B. Nagar
Lot of work has to be done in next five years...: BJP candidate Hema Malini
Lot of work has to be done in next five years...: BJP candidate Hema Malini Bhartiya Janta Party Lok Sabha Candidate and two-term Member of Parliament from Mathura, Hema Malini, said on Tuesday that many developmental works have been completed and a lot of work has to be done in the next five years in Mathura with the support of the party. Hema Malini told ANI, I feel proud that I have done a lot of work and I have to do a lot of work in the next five years with the support of Prime Minister Modi Ji, Amit Shah Ji, Nadda ji and Yogi Ji. A lot of good development work has been done here, including the 84 Kos Parikrama, the purification of Yamuna, centres for girls education, and theatres as centres for cultural activities. Along with the darshan of the temple, you will get to see various cultural activities here. Responding to the question of how many seats the BJP will win this time, Hema Malini said that they will win 80 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Our party is saying that we will win from Mathura by a margin of more than 5 lakh votes. We will win by more votes than before. I appeal to all the people to vote when voting takes place on April 26th. Everyone should participate in it. I also appeal to the people of India that everyone should go and vote; each of your votes is very important, she said. Further, speaking on the Srikrishna Janambhoomi dispute, the BJP candidate from Mathura said that the issue is in the court and the court will decide but we are planning to make corridor for Banke Bihari Ji very beautiful, which is very congested and very soon work will start. Challenge is a challenge. You should not take it lightly. So, we will work hard, we have the capability to win. We have our work to show. Who will vote for someone who has not done anything? What has the INDIA bloc done till date? We will definitely cross 400, she added. The seats which will go to polls in the second phase on April 26 included-- Amroha, Meerut, Mathura, Baghpat, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahar. (ANI)
The Gautam Buddha Nagar constituency will go to polls in the second phase on April 26 along with Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Mathura and Bulandshahr seats in Uttar Pradesh.
Couple Dies After Fire Breaks Out At Under Construction House In UP: Cops
A couple died in a fire that broke out in their three-storey under construction house in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Monday, officials said.
Student outreach initiative drives school students onto Namo Bharat trains, says NCR transport body
Student outreach initiative drives school students onto Namo Bharat trains, says NCR transport body The National Capital Region Transport Corporation's (NCRTC) student outreach programme drives school students onto Namo Bharat trains in order to enhance their awareness about the regional rapid transit system (RRTS), a statement said on Sunday. As part of this initiative, school students were invited to participate in rides aboard the state-of-the-art Namo Bharat trains. This immersive experience not only acquainted the students with the cutting-edge technology and comfort of the Namo Bharat, but also underscored the importance of sustainable and efficient transportation solutions for the National Capital Region (NCR), it said. This initiative has been a resounding success, with students from across the NCR actively participating in various educational activities aimed at familiarising them with the RRTS corridor. The outreach programme encompasses school visits, knowledge sessions, painting competitions, nukkad nataks (street plays), and most notably, exhilarating train rides on the Namo Bharat, the statement stated. Recognising the pivotal role children play as ambassadors for societal initiatives, the NCRTC has made concerted efforts to engage with these school children to make the awareness program engaging and interactive. It includes a painting competition with a specific theme related to the project, it said. They have been shown interactive videos to enhance their understandings. The children were encouraged to actively participate by sharing their understanding of the project. The session concluded with a street play that delivered key messages related to the project, it stated. These outreach programmes served as platforms for the students to not only learn about the RRTS project but also expressed their creativity and understanding through various mediums. By fostering an environment of curiosity and participation, NCRTC aimed to instil a sense of ownership and enthusiasm among the younger generation towards embracing the Namo Bharat trains as a preferred mode of transport in the future, the statement said. Presently, a 34-km section between Sahibabad and Modi Nagar North of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, which includes eight stations, is operational for passengers. The construction is advancing swiftly on the remaining stretches and the entire 82-km corridor is anticipated to be operational by 2025, it added.
Samajwadi Party struggling to save its Mainpuri, Kannauj bastions: UP minister
Samajwadi Party struggling to save its Mainpuri, Kannauj bastions: UP minister The Samajwadi Party is struggling to save its bastions of Mainpuri and Kannauj in the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said on Sunday and claimed that there is no impact of its alliance with the Congress. The Congress virtually has no public support in the state. As a result, there is no impact of its alliance with the Samajwadi Party, he claimed. Chaudhary, the minister for sugarcane development, said, ''The Samajwadi Party is struggling to save its Mainpuri and Kannauj seats and it will be extremely difficult for the party to save those.'' In Mainpuri, the BJP has fielded UP Minister Jaiveer Singh against Dimple Yadav, the incumbent MP and the wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Mainpuri goes to the polls in the third phase on May 7. In Kannauj, which goes to the polls in the fourth phase on May 13, the BJP has fielded sitting MP Subrat Pathak. The Samajwadi Party is yet to announce its candidate from the seat. Chaudhary further claimed that the BJP's alliance with the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) will prevent the division of about 20 per cent Jat votes as more than 70 per cent people from the community have so far been voting for the saffron party. The minister also asserted that the BJP will sweep western Uttar Pradesh, like it did in previous elections. ''In Mathura, Hema Malini will set a record for victory margin in the state,'' he said. The BJP's Hema Malini is eyeing a third term in the Lok Sabha from Mathura. Owing to the welfare programmes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the administration of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the BJP will register convincing victories in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Chaudhary admitted that while the poll battle will not be a cakewalk for the party in a few areas due to the caste factor, the BJP will ultimately win the elections on the back of the government's welfare programmes. The minister also lashed out at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, saying, ''Her latest trick to give tickets to Muslims is not going to work. I have visited three constituencies of western Uttar Pradesh but did not find any support for the BSP.'' Chaudhary claimed the BJP will also get votes from Muslims after the Centre introduced a law criminalising triple talaq and other welfare programmes. Mathura will vote in the second phase of polling on April 26, alongside Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr and Aligarh.
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Voting for General Elections 2024 in Ghaziabad will take place in the second phase on April 26. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.
39-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Ghaziabad Home: Cops
A 39-year-old spinster was found dead in her house in Lajpat Nagar colony of Sahibabad police station area on Friday night, police said on Saturday.
39-year-old spinster found dead in UP's Ghaziabad
39-year-old spinster found dead in UP's Ghaziabad A 39-year-old spinster was found dead in her house in Lajpat Nagar colony of Sahibabad police station area on Friday night, police said on Saturday. The woman's brother was sitting by her body, they said. The police reached the spot after receiving a call on Dial 112. The officers observed wounds and scars on her eyes, hands and throat. The deceased woman has been identified as Geeta and her brother as Kishor Kumar Nayar, police said. Till 2018, he was working as a nano technologist in South Africa. Her mother lives in Kerala and one of her sisters lives in the same colony, ACP Sahibabad Rajneesh Upadhyay said. The neighbours told the police that Nayar and his sister often used to quarrel. Some of the neighbours of Geeta informed her sister Deepa about their tiff. Deepa reached upon getting information and found that her sister was lying dead on the floor. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, the report of which reveals that Geeta sustained some abrasion on her body and she suffered from lung infection. Nayar is under depression and could not tell about the death of his sister. Citing the statement of the neighbours, the ACP said that 10 days ago, Geeta had called police after an altercation with her brother.
Massive Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Ghaziabad's Khoda Area
Lucknow: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in the Khoda area of Ghaziabad on Saturday morning, creating panic among the locals. Upon receiving the information, multiple teams of the fire brigade rushed to the spot to control the flames. Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal stated that the firefighting operations are currently underway, and fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. We received information about a fire at a godown in Khoda Colony this morning. Immediately, three fire brigade teams from Vaishali fire station, two from Sahibabad station, and three from Kotwali station were rushed to the spot. Additionally, a fire brigade team from Noida Sector 58 station was called in to assist in the firefighting operation. Efforts to douse the fire are underway, CFO Pal said. Further details about the incident are awaited as the firefighting operation continues. CBI Team Probes Alleged Crimes Against Women and Land Grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal Bus Carrying Policemen Returning from Chhindwara Election Duty Overturns in Madhya Pradesh, 21 injured YS Sharmila Files Nomination from Kadapa Lok Sabha Seat
Congress to Announce Candidates for Haryana Lok Sabha Elections; Deepender Hooda Likely from Rohtak
Chandigarh: Congress is set to announce its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Haryana. A committee formed by the party has submitted its report to President Kharge, with Salman Khurshid and Deepak Bawariya suggesting nine names in their report. The Congress is contesting the elections in Haryana in collaboration with the Aam Aadmi Party under the India Alliance. The party currently holds nine seats, and it is speculated that Deepender Hooda might be the candidate from the Rohtak seat. Hooda's name has been a topic of discussion for this seat for a while now. According to sources, the party is also likely to field Kumari Shailaja from Sirsa, as her name has reportedly been finalized for this seat. Sources suggest that Raj Babbar may receive the ticket from the Gurugram seat. Rao Dan Singh, who is considered close to Bhupinder Singh Hooda, might be the candidate from Bhiwani Mahendragarh. Other potential candidates include Satpal Brahmachari from Sonipat, Varun Mullana from Ambala, Mahendra Pratap from Faridabad, Brijendra Singh from Hisar, and Virendra Rathore from Karnal. Voting for all 10 seats in Haryana will be held in a single phase. The Election Commission has scheduled May 25 as the date for the sixth phase of voting in the state. In this phase, voting will take place in Lok Sabha constituencies such as Ambala, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Hisar, Karnal, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Gurugram, and Faridabad. It is noteworthy that the Aam Aadmi Party has secured the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat, with Sushil Gupta as its candidate. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP swept all 10 seats in the 'Jat Land'. The BJP secured over 58 percent of the votes, while Congress received 28 percent, and the JJP got about 5 percent of the votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won seven seats, while Congress won the Rohtak seat under the leadership of Deepender Hooda. The Indian National Lok Dal of Haryana, led by Om Prakash Chautala, secured two seats, Sirsa and Hisar. Wedding Celebration Turns Tragic as Guest Killed by Stray Bullet Massive Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Ghaziabad's Khoda Area Horrific Incident in Amritsar: Man Allegedly Sets Pregnant Wife on Fire, Killing Her and Unborn Twins
About 180 prisoners in UP jails pass Class 10, 12 board exam
180 prisoners across UP, incl. Ghaziabad, Agra, Lucknow, passed Class 10 & 12 exams with pass rates of 89.55% and 82.60% respectively. Specific success details include Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Hardoi inmates. Exam appearance specifics in official release.
Top performing districts of UP Board class 10th exam results: Check their passing percentages
High School 2024 results: Bhadohi leads at 96.08%, followed by Prayagraj at 95.51%, Gautam Buddha Nagar at 95.11%, Agra at 94.98%, Kanpur Nagar at 94.38%, Ghaziabad, Fatehpur, Santkabir Nagar, Shamli, and Amroha.
Man arrested for booking cab in Lawrence Bishnois name, sending it to Salman Khans residence
Ghaziabad-based Rohit Tyagi booked a cab online to pick up Lawrence Bishnoi from Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, where the Bollywood actor Salman Khan resides
UP Man Books Cab From Salman Khan's Home Under Gangster's Name, Arrested
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for booking a cab from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's home in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said police on Friday. According to Mumbai police, the accused has been identified as Rohit Tyagi, a 20-year-old man from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad: 305 poll officials give training a miss, booked
NEW DELHI: As many as 305 Ghaziabad officials deputed in election work faced FIR and departmental inquiry after they missed the ongoing training session for election and voting for general assembly poll. The FIR has been lodged by the Ghaziabads Chief Development Officer (CDO) Abhinav Gopal. While the figures of absentees was 167 on Thursday, as many as 138 more such officials remained abstained from the training on Friday. The absentees include including 30 presiding officers, 42 first polling officers, 48 second polling officers and 159 third polling officers in both the shifts. Instructions have been given to take punitive action along with departmental inquiry against the absent officials. Meanwhile, along with the actions, the training should be completed with immediate effect by giving them time for training, a senior official from the administration said. The Ghaziabad constituency will go to polls on April 26 in the second phase.
Salman Khan fan pranks cabbie with 'Bishnoi booking', held
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RRTS meant only for the rich, say Ghaziabad-Delhi commuters
Accused Rohit Tyagi, who was picked up from his hometown, intended it to be a prank, an official said. On Wednesday, Tyagi allegedly booked a cab online for a journey from Galaxy Apartments, Khan's residence, to the Bandra police station.
Yogi Adityanath takes jibe at Pakistan, cites new India
LUCKNOW: On a whirlwind tour of three western UP Lok Sabha constituenciesMeerut, Ghaziabad, and Bulandshahrset to vote in Phase II on April 26, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday drew a parallel between the economic situation of India and neighbouring Pakistan, which is grappling with a bankruptcy-like scenario. He stated that while India had provided free ration to 80 crore people for the past four years and would continue to do so for the next five years, in Pakistan, on the contrary, people were dying of hunger. Seeking support for Dr Mahesh Sharma, BJP candidate from Gautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha seat, Arun Govil from Meerut and Atul Garg from Ghaziabad, the CM made a high point of Surya Abhishek of Lord Ram idol on the first Ram Navami after his consecration in Ayodhya. Addressing the public rallies organised for Gautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha seat in Bulandshahr, he said: The BJP stands for faith, security, and prosperity. Under SP, BSP, and Congress rules, the state frequently saw curfews lasting for months. Now there are no curfews. These parties were known for inciting unrest through riots. They adopted a riot policy, while we prioritized a development policy. Highlighting the transformation in India, Yogi Adityanath said: We are now in a New India. Those who remember 2014 elections should make the new generation and first-time voters aware of the prevailing discontent and mistrust during that period. Terrorism, Naxalism, and separatism were on the rise across the nation. Corruption was rampant in all sectors. The youth were disheartened, and farmers were driven to suicide, he added. Addressing a public meeting in Kithore, Meerut, seeking votes for BJP candidate from the Meerut-Hapur Lok Sabha seat, Arun Govil, Adityanath said that when Govil played Lord Ram in the Ramayana serial, he didnt even know that one day, Lord Ram would celebrate his birthday in his abode. He added that Govils candidacy coincides with Lord Rams return to his birthplace. Leading the campaign in Pilkhua, Hapur, in support of Ghaziabad candidate Atul Garg, he reiterated the chant Phir ek bar Modi Sarkar, Abki bar 400 paar. He stated that the slogan was not merely echoing for no reason; it signified the transformation India had witnessed over the last decade. He appreciated skilled craftsmanship of Pilkhua artisans and their handloom expertise. He counted infrastructure developments in the area, includa 12-lane highway between Delhi and Meerut and rapid rail project and metro.
Over 60% ballot voting held in Ghaziabad
NEW DELHI: Nearly 60 per cent of postal ballot voting for categories of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and those aged over 85 years has been conducted in Ghaziabad so far, election officials said on Thursday. Under the exercise, 285 voters who got registered themeselves under the two categories voted at their homes. As many as 480 such individuals had opted for postal voting happening for the first time for the two categories in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Of them, 329 are those aged over 85 years and 151 are PwD. The voting conducted peacefully so far under the supervision of election officers and security personnel, a senior official from the district administration said. Officials said that 14 teams have been formed to conduct voting at the homes of such voters with which started from April 16 and would continue till April 21. The teams comprise a presiding officer, a Centre-appointed micro-observer, a cameraperson to record the process and security personnel. The timings for home voting has been set from 9 am to 5 pm. Voters will have to write name of the candidates they are voting for on a paper.
Will win all seven seats, BJP knows it is losing in Delhi: Gopal Rai
The arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the dubious Delhi liquor policy scam case has not been well-received by the people of Delhi; they are waiting to express their resentment against the BJP and its government in the Centre in the general elections, said AAP Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai in a conversation with Anup Verma, claiming, people believe the CMs arrest on the cusp of the Lok Sabha polls, stems from political malice. On ground, there is a wave in support for INDIA bloc candidates on all the seven city seats, the minister says. Excerpts: The AAP is contesting on four seats in the capital. What are the key poll strategies and how does the party evaluate its position on ground? The INDIA bloc is contesting on all the seven seats. As per the seat-sharing formula, the AAP has fielded candidates for four of these seats. With no division of anti-BJP votes this time, both the parties have nearly 40% secured votes from their cadre. AAP is strategising to sway the remaining 20% who are floating voters. Our strategy is to convince them to support the INDIA candidates. Notably, there is strong support in favour of opposition candidates after the arrest of CM Kejriwal. People strongly believe the CM was arrested, that too only days before the elections, due to political vandetta. After assessing the ground situation, we are confident that we will win on all the seven seats in the city. Looking at trends, since 2004, a single party has sweeped all the seats and this time, it will be the INDIA bloc who will trump the saffron party. How does your party assess the competition from the BJP candidates? The BJP knows it is losing elections in Delhi. Thats why they have changed six out of the seven MPs. In the last 10 years, not one of these BJP parliamentarians were seen on ground; there was little contribution from them towards public welfare. Therefore, now, they have introduced six fresh faces in the fray. However, it would hardly help as there is significant anti-incumbency against them. The party issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Gujarat, featuring the names of top leaders who are currently lodged in jail. Will they be available for campaign? And when will the AAP release the names of Delhi campaigners? People know that our top leaders were arrested in false cases, with the malicious intent of preventing them from campaigning for the party. But we are hopeful; how Sanjay Singh was released on bail, others too will get bail and join the election campaign. We released the list for Gujarat since elections there are scheduled in the early phases. In Delhi, elections will be held in the sixth phase; the party will release the list accordingly. The list of Delhi campaigners will also feature names of local leaders like Gujarat list did. When will the party release its manifesto and on what lines will it be formulated? We are already raising the issue of the authoritarian attitude of the BJP-ruled Centre, and its disregard for democratic principles. We are also informing the people on the work done by our governments in Delhi and Punjab and promising to replicate this model of welfare on the national level. All our concerns and promises are in the public domain; but a manifesto will be released in the coming days. What is the AAP-Congress joint campaign strategy like? We have already started campaigning on ground. The Congress too, after announcing its candidates, has initiated campaigns in their support. As far as joint campaigns are concerned, you will see them in the days to come. Our motive is to snatch all the seven seats in the capital and we are determined to work towards it. Our alliance partners share our cause. The AAP launched a website on their idea of the Ram Rajya. Is this a move aimed to promote soft Hindutva? Our party and government has always respected all religions. Arvind Kejriwal believes in welfare and justice for everyone in society. The website details this view of the Ram Rajya, the one inaugurated by Lord Ram, and championed by the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal where there is no inequality, and everyones comfort and welfare is taken care of. Kejriwal has done amazing work in Delhi and Punjab. We have uploaded over 1,000 videos on the website which reflects our welfare agenda for every citizen. We invite BJP to upload similar videos of their MPs. If they have worked in their respective constituencies, they should be able to produce evidence. Despite having a sizable support in the greater NCR, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and so on, the AAP has not fielded candidates there. Why is that? We have given candidates in Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat, Goa, and even Assam. On the NCR seats, allies of the INDIA bloc have fielded their candidates. Since we are together in this fight to save the Constitution and oust dictatorship, we are supporting them on these seats.
Wife, brother-in-law stabbed to death by man in Shakarpur
NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old woman was found murdered along with her brother at her in-laws house in East Delhis Shakarpur area on Wednesday, an official said. The bodies of the siblings were discovered by the deceased womans father-in-law on Wednesday morning in his house at street no 3, Shakarpur. The womans two-year-old son was found weeping on the bed. Sharing details of the double murder, Deputy Commissioner of Police (east) Apoorva Gupta said a PCR call was received at Shakarpur Police station at 10.11 am in which the caller stated that there has been a fight and someone is injured. The police immediately reached the scene to find the siblings dead. They were identified as Kamlesh Holkar (30), a teacher at a school in Ghaziabad, and her brother Ram Pratap Singh (18), a Class 12 student. Both were found in a pool of blood on the second floor of a residential building. The DCP said Ram Pratap arrived in Delhi from his native place in Uttar Pradesh to celebrate his nephews birthday. Prima facie it is suspected that Holkar and her husband, Shreyansh Kumar Pal, got into an argument on Tuesday night following which he fatally stabbed his wife and her brother, the officer said. The alleged husband Shreyansh was missing in the morning but later joined the probe and was arrested. He is being interrogated, the officer said. The officer further informed that the alleged Shreyansh is an engineer but was currently unemployed. His father retired from the Indian Air Force and his mother works in Delhis power department. Pals younger brother lives on the first floor of the same building with his wife and children, the officer said. Meanwhile, the senior officer also said that there were a lot of contradictions in the narratives given by the family members and it is suspected that the crime scene may have been tampered as well. She said that the investigators are questioning family members including the accused husband. Another officer privy to the probe informed that multiple police teams are working on the case and scanning CCTV cameras in the area to get the clues. The crime and Forensic Science Laboratory teams were also called at the spot to gather the evidence, the officer said.
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Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion scheme, says Rahul, slams PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized electoral bonds, recently scrapped by the Supreme Court, labeling them as the world's biggest extortion scheme and accusing PM Modi of championing corruption. He predicted a reduced seat count for BJP, citing an undercurrent in favor of the INDIA bloc. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also joined in, predicting a BJP sweep from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur and Modi's exit from the political scene.
Lok Sabha elections: BJP will win only 150 seats, claims Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad, Congress' Rahul Gandhi struck an optimistic note and claimed that BJP will only win up to 150 seats. Gandhi also dubbed electoral bonds as the world's biggest extortion scheme and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the champion of corruption.
On what basis is BJP claiming 400 seats: Priyanka Gandhi smells a rat in NDA slogan
LUCKNOW: Confronting the BJP slogan of 400 paar for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday, claimed that the ruling alliance would not even get 180 seats. A similar figure was quoted by Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi during a press conference in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the basis of the BJP's claim of reaching more than 400 seats, speculating whether they had tampered with EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) to anticipate the results in advance. On what basis are they saying they will get 400? Are they astrologers? Either they have done something beforehand and they know they will secure more than 400 seats. Otherwise, how can they say they will get 400 seats? she said. If today in this country, the elections are conducted in such a way in which there is no tampering of EVMs, then I can say with full confidence that they will not get more than 180 seats, the Congress leader said while talking to media persons after holding a road show in Saharanpur, the first and only one, to garner support for Congress candidate Imran Masood, who is up against BJP candidate Raghav Lakhanpal and Majid Ali of the BSP. Saharanpur will vote in phase I on April 19. Priyanka says Congress will raise tea workers' wages in Assam if INDIA bloc wins Lok Sabha polls On the number of seats the opposition INDIA bloc would get, Priyanka said she was not an astrologer but asserted that they would clinch a good number. The Congress leader claimed that there is a strong desire for change among the people, noting that there has been a lack of development over the past 10 years. She also remarked that Prime Minister Modi appears disconnected from the concerns of ordinary citizens. People want change. They don't want this type of politics. In the past 10 years, there has not been any development in the life of any common man, or woman. They are not getting jobs, inflation is not coming down. It's the time of festivals. Today is Ram Navmi . People don't have money to buy anything. He doesn't talk about unemployment and inflation. I feel the people around him are not telling him about this. He is disconnected from people, said Priyanka. Robert Vadra mulls joining politics, says, 'people from Haryana have requested me to contest' Later taking to microblogging site X, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra posted: I am overwhelmed by the love of the people of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This enthusiasm, this zeal and this passion is a sign of the coming change. People who are disappointed with unemployment and inflation are now beginning to see hope for change. This enthusiasm is a reflection of that hope. The departure of the BJP, which has done injustice to the people is certain. India will unite,India will win, she added. Priyanka covered a distance of about two kilometre in an open four wheeler visiting areas with a sizeable Muslim population. The route started from Jain Bagh area, passed through Raiwala, JBS Inter College, Kamboh Bridge and ended at the Qutub Sher police station area. The Congress leader was also scheduled to visit the Gurudwara at the Gurudwara Road but was not allowed by the administration.
Electoral bond biggest extortion racket in world: Rahul Gandhi
Ghaziabad (UP), April 17 (UNI) Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed the electoral bonds as the biggest extortion scheme in the world and alleged that the entire country knows that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the champion of corruption. In a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, the Congress... The post Electoral bond biggest extortion racket in world: Rahul Gandhi first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
How many seats will BJP win in LS polls? Check Rahul Gandhis prediction
Ghaziabad: Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said there is a strong undercurrent in favour of the opposition INDIA bloc in the Lok Sabha elections and the BJP will be limited to 150 seats. I do not do prediction of seats. 15-20 days ago I was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'From Ghaziabad to Gazipur, BJP will be uprooted,' claim INDIA bloc partners Rahul-Akhilesh
Touching on the electoral bond issue, Gandhi termed it as 'the world's biggest extortion scheme'. The Modi government claimed that electoral bonds would bring transparency to the system and it would cleanse corruption in politics. If such was the case, then why did the Supreme Court strike it down? said Rahul Gandhi.
Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion scheme, PM is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi
Electoral bonds world's biggest extortion scheme, PM is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the ''world's biggest extortion scheme'' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the ''champion of corruption''. Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav here, the former Congress chief also said that there is a strong undercurrent in favour of the opposition INDIA bloc and the BJP will be limited to 150 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. ''This election is an ideological one. On the one hand, there is the RSS and the BJP who are trying to end the Constitution and the democratic system of the country and on the other hand is the INDIA bloc which is protecting and defending the Constitution and the democratic system,'' Gandhi said at the presser flanked by Yadav, Congress general secretaries Jairam Ramesh and Avinash Pande, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai and other SP leaders. Gandhi said there are a few big issues in the Lok Sabha polls, such as unemployment and price rise, but the BJP is engaged in diverting attention from them. ''Sometimes the PM goes under water in the ocean and sometimes he is on a seaplane but does not talk about issues,'' he alleged. Referring to a recent interview of Modi, Gandhi said it was ''scripted'' and a ''flop show'' with the prime minister also giving an explanation on electoral bonds. The PM said the electoral bonds were brought for transparency to cleanse politics but if that is the case, then why did the Supreme Court discontinue them, Gandhi asked. He further asked, ''If you wanted to bring transparency, then why were the names of those who donated thousands of crores (of rupees) to the BJP hidden?'' Why were the dates on which the companies made donations to the BJP hidden, he asked. ''It was found that a company got a contract for thousands of crores (of rupees) and after a few days, that company made a donation to the BJP. There was a CBI or ED inquiry on a firm and after 10-15 days, that firm made a donation to the BJP and that inquiry was ended,'' he charged. The electoral bonds scheme is the ''world's biggest extortion scheme'', the Congress leader said. ''No matter how much clarification the prime minister gives, it will make no difference because the whole country knows that the prime minister is the champion of corruption,'' Gandhi alleged. Asked how many seats he expects the Congress-SP alliance to win, Gandhi said that he does not predict the number of seats but can definitely say that the coalition will do very well in Uttar Pradesh. On the overall scenario, he said, ''15-20 days ago it seemed that the BJP would go up to 180 seats. Now it seems that it will go up to 150 seats only. We are getting reports from every state that our position is getting stronger and there is an undercurrent (in favour of the INDIA bloc).'' ''As far as the alliance in Uttar Pradesh is concerned, our alliance is very powerful. Our performance will be very good,'' he asserted. In his remarks at the presser, Yadav asserted that ''winds of change'' are blowing from western Uttar Pradesh and there will be an INDIA bloc ''clean sweep'' from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. He also urged people to ensure that their votes are not divided and asked them to guard their booths to ensure a wipeout of the BJP. ''The first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh is going to be held. The winds that are blowing from the west are going to change the environment of the whole Uttar Pradesh and the country,'' Yadav said. ''Today, we are sitting in Ghaziabad. There will be a clean sweep of the INDIA bloc over the BJP from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur,'' the SP chief said. He claimed that farmers are distressed as all of the BJP's promises and claims have turned out to be a ''big lie''. Neither have farmers' incomes doubled nor have youngsters got jobs, he said. ''Their (BJP) balloon of morality has burst. The electoral bonds issue has exposed them. The BJP has become a godown of the corrupt. They are not only taking in the corrupt but also their earnings,'' Yadav alleged. ''They (BJP) made claims of double-engine (government), look at their hoardings now. Their candidates are missing and only one person is there. After the polls, the person who is alone on the hoardings will also disappear,'' he said in an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Modi. ''Lying and looting have become their identity,'' Yadav added. ''The people of the country want change... I am confident that an INDIA bloc government will be formed,'' he asserted. Yadav said the PDA (Pichhde, Dalit aur Alpsankhyak) will defeat the NDA (National Democratic Alliance). ''They will be wiped out from here to Ghazipur and those who came in 2014 will exit in 2024. The people of Uttar Pradesh ensure a grand welcome and this time they will also ensure a grand departure,'' he said. Asked about Modi's criticism of his remarks that the Congress will end poverty in no time, Gandhi said no one said that poverty will end in one go but we can make strong efforts for it. To questions on contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, the former Congress chief said he will abide by his party's decision. Such decisions are taken by the Central Election Committee of the party, he said. The SP and the Congress are contesting the Lok Sabha polls in an alliance in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress is contesting 17 seats while the SP and some other allies are fighting from the remaining 63 seats in the politically crucial state, which sends 80 members to the Lok Sabha. Eight constituencies in Uttar Pradesh -- Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzzafarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Muradabad, Rampur and Pilibhit -- will go to polls in the first phase of general elections on April 19. The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls will begin on Friday and the counting of votes will be taken up on June 4.
Clean sweep of INDIA bloc from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur, says Akhilesh Yadav
Ghaziabad: Asserting that winds of change are blowing from western Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said there will be an INDIA bloc clean sweep from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. He also urged the people to ensure that their votes are not divided and asked them to guard their booths to ensure a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Will abide by party decision: Rahul Gandhi on contesting LS polls from Amethi
GHAZIABAD: Amid intense speculation over whether he would contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he would abide by his party's decision on it. Gandhi made the remarks at a joint press conference here with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Asked whether he would contest from Amethi besides Wayanad, Gandhi said, On Amethi, the party will decide. Whatever order I get, I will abide by that. In our party, these decisions are taken in the CEC (Central Election Committee) meeting, he stressed. Both Amethi and Wayanad will go to polls on April 26. 'Yuvraj' couldn't save Amethi seat, came to Kerala: Modi's swipe at Rahul Gandhi There is speculation that besides his declared seat of Wayanad in Kerala, Gandhi might also contest the Lok Sabha polls from Amethi, a seat he represented for three straight terms earlier, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli, a seat that was previously held by her mother, Sonia Gandhi. Both seats are considered bastions of the Gandhi family and the local units of the Congress have demanded that the two scions of the family contest from there. The Congress has forged an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh and is contesting 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held in seven phases starting April 19. The counting of votes will be taken up on June 4. Rahul Gandhi will abandon people of Wayanad like Amethi: Smriti Irani BJP will be limited to 150 seats: Rahul Gandhi
Pichhde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak to defeat NDA: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
Pichhde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak to defeat NDA: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led union government for allegedly betraying PDA (Pichhde, Dalit and Alpasankhyak) families and said that the PDA will defeat the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). PDA is going to defeat NDA. As far as 'Pariwarwaad' is concerned, I want the BJP to take a resolution that they will neither give a ticket to 'pariwar wale' nor take votes from 'pariwar wale'. They (the BJP) cannot even take the name of the INDIA alliance properly. The spelling of India is INDIA; what is INDI? The people who came in 2014 will be gone in 2024, he said while addressing a press conference with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Hitting out at the ruling government over the electoral bond scheme, the SP leader said that the BJP has been the warehouse of corrupt leaders. 'Electoral bond ne inka band baja diya...BJP sabhi bhrashtachiroya ka godaam ban gayi' (BJP has become the warehouse of all corrupt leaders). They are not only taking corrupt people (in their party) but also keeping the money earned by the corrupt, Akhilesh said. He further said that the INDIA alliance is the new hope in the elections, adding that the day when the farmers start getting remunerative prices for their crop and the day the Indian government increases the income of the farmers, poverty will go away. INDIA alliance is the new hope in the elections and as Rahul ji said that there are many things in his manifesto by which poverty can be eradicated. Adding to that I want to say that the day the farmers of our country will become happy, the day the farmers of the country will start getting remunerative prices for their crops, I understand that all the political parties and especially those who are the partners of INDIA alliance are saying that they will give MSP and the day the Indian government increases the income of the farmers, poverty will go away, the SP chief said. Extending his wishes to the people of the occasion of Ram Navami, he said, I want to extend my best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Ram Navami. I am happy that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Samajwadi Party are doing a press conference together. Today, we are in Ghaziabad and this time INDIA alliance will wipe out BJP from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. Today, farmers are upset as all the promises of BJP turned out to be fake. Voting in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven phases. The Ghaziabad seat will witness a triangular contest. The BJP has declared Atul Garg as its candidate from the Ghaziabad constituency after Union Minister and the sitting BJP MP from Ghaziabad, Gen (retd) VK Singh, withdrew himself from the fray for the Lok Sabha polls. Garg is set to face the INDIA bloc candidate and Congress leader Dolly Sharma, while the Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Nand Kishore Pundir. In the 2019 general elections, proving all the arithmetic of the SP-BSP 'mahagatbandhan' in Uttar Pradesh wrong, the BJP and its ally Apna Dal(S) won 64 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats. The SP-BSP won 15 seats. (ANI)
INDIA Alliance Will Wipe Out BJP From Ghaziabad To Ghazipur: Akhilesh Yadav
The BJP will be wiped out from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur, declared Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday, just two days before the national elections are set to begin across the country.
INDIA Will Wipe Out BJP From Ghaziabad To Ghazipur: Akhilesh Yadav
The BJP will be wiped out from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur, declared Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday, just two days before the national elections are set to begin across the country.
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BJP will be wiped out from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav
Ahead of the eagerly awaited electoral showdown in the nation, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav asserted on Wednesday that the BJP would face complete defeat in Uttar Pradesh. Voting for the General Elections is scheduled to commence on April 19, with the counting of votes slated for June 4, 2024.
PM is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi
Ghaziabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged the electoral bonds scheme was the biggest extortion scheme in the world and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the champion of corruption. Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav here, Gandhi said there is a strong undercurrent in favour of the opposition Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Rahul, Akhilesh, Mayawati, Kangana to raise Ghaziabads poll temperature
NEW DELHI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will hold a joint rally for the INDIA blocs candidate, Dolly Sharma, in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. Votes in Ghaziabad, along with seven other constituencies in western Uttar Pradesh, will be cast on April 26. According to the schedule, both leaders will address a joint press conference in the morning. Earlier, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi joining the duo and holding a roadshow was a part of the plan. Due to their busy schedule and logistical constraints, all three leaders were unable to find a suitable time to campaign together. As a result, Priyanka jee will now hold a road show in Saharanpur on April 17, a senior Congress leader explained. Ghaziabad was missing the lustre of star opposition leaders. However, the dry run will end with Gandhi and Yadavs joint show. The BSPs supremo, Mayawati, is also expected to hold a public meeting in the district on Sunday to support her partys candidate, Nand Kishore Pundir. Meanwhile, the citys BJP unit is preparing for another star campaigner visit. Hindi cinema actress Kangana Ranaut, also the partys candidate from Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), will visit Ghaziabad the following Monday and is expected to hold a roadshow in favour of BJP candidate Atul Garg
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How Delhi's Ghaziabad is planning to maximise voting
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha election is over a week away where an interesting contest will be seen between candidates from BJP, Congress and BSP. While the candidates are all prepped up for the triangular fight, the election officers are also prepped up for maximum voting turnout with a series of new initiatives like setting up polling booths at high-rises and video surveillance of more than 50 per cent of polling booths, officials told this newspaper. According to officials, of 3,048 polling booths, 1,598 will be covered by web cameras. The video recording and webcasting will be done at selected polling booths in all five assembly constituencies which have been categorized under vulnerable and critical. The move will allow better monitoring and prompt action in case of any irregularities there. However, the control access of the video feed will be with three officialsReturning officer, State election head and Chief Election Commissioner, an election officer said. Besides, the police team will also remain active, he added. Officials said that the number of vulnerable and critical polling centres have increased this year in comparison to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. There were 72 highly sensitive polling centers in 2019 which have increased to 92. In 2019, the number of sensitive booths was 454, which are 544 this time, according to the official figures. The parliamentary seat will go to poll on April 26 with a total of 2,941,624 voters, which has been increased by 2.72 lakh from previous general election of 2019. For the first time, polling booths will be set-up in high-rises of the city. Officials said that 32 condominiums have been identified from Indirapuram, Rajnagar Extension and Crossings Republik where 55 polling booths will be set-up. The city has very less rural population. It is the urban voters who worry us and constitute 80 per cent of voters. A majority of them rarely turn up to vote. So we decided to set-up booths in urban localities so that they dont have to be concerned about travel, they added.
Final Push for Lok Sabha Elections in UP: Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Gear Up for Key Campaign Events
Lucknow: With just two days remaining for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, all major political parties are intensifying their campaign efforts. Alongside the SP-BJP alliance, the BSP has also entered the fray, adding to the electoral dynamics. However, the absence of star campaigners from the Congress has been notable, prompting a strategic move to address this gap. To bolster their campaign presence, both Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi are slated to participate in crucial events on the same day. Priyanka Gandhi is scheduled to conduct a roadshow in Saharanpur, while Rahul Gandhi will address a joint press conference with Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad. These events are slated for April 17, marking the culmination of the campaign for the first phase of voting scheduled for April 19. Despite Congress fielding candidates in only Saharanpur for the first phase, its alliance with the SP in UP has allocated 17 out of the 80 seats to the party. Additionally, the TMC has secured one seat, while SP candidates will contest the remaining 62 seats. Notably, candidate announcements have been made for most constituencies, except for Congress strongholds Rae Bareli and Amethi. Speculation is rife that Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi will contest from these constituencies, with a potential announcement after the voting in Wayanad on April 26. As the election campaign approaches its climax, prominent leaders from all parties are actively engaging with voters across the state. While Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow in Saharanpur was initially rumored for April 16, its rescheduling to April 17 indicates a strategic alignment with the final day of campaigning. Saharanpur's strategic location, equidistant from UP, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, positions it as a crucial hub for political engagement. With Priyanka Gandhi's participation on the campaign's last day, Congress aims to make a significant impact across multiple states simultaneously. As the electoral battle intensifies, parties are leaving no stone unturned to sway voters in their favor, setting the stage for a fiercely contested Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh. Stone Pelting Mars Hanuman Jayanti Procession in Balasore, Odisha Fatal Altercation in North Delhi: Cab Driver Killed, Minor Injured Supreme Court Adjourns Prabir Purkayastha's Medical Bail Plea to April 22
Senior opposition leaders yet to campaign in Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar
NEW DELHI: Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar, two high profile Lok Sabha constituencies within the limits of NCR, go to polls in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. The BJP have intensified campaign in these constituencies with the UP Chief Minister, Union Home Minister and even Prime Minister participating in campaigns. Meanwhile, senior leaders from the opposition, especially INDIA bloc top brass are yet to arrive in support of their candidates. A couple of weeks ago, UP CM Yogi Adityanath made a visit to the district to take stock of the partys election preparedness. A week later, PM Narendra Modi held a road show in support of the party nominee. As far as the Congress campaign is concerned, local leaders are active on ground, but senior party leaders are yet to take part. From BSP, Mayawatis nephew Anand has campaigned for his party candidate but the party supremo, a significant face capable of drawing masses, is yet to announce her plan to participate in election campaign. Similarly in Gautam Buddha Nagar, CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have held rallies in support of party candidate Mahesh Sharma, the MP from this seat since 2014. Samajwadi Party (SP) has fielded Mahendra Singh Nagar as INDIA bloc candidate. Nagar has filed his nomination paper and is busy in campaign but the party or the alliance is yet to hold a significant rally or road show in in his support. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP supremo Mayawati had distanced themselves from the areas due to the infamous Noida Jinx but now circumstance have changed after Yogi Adityanath shattered the myth. Now both SP and BSP workers want their leaders to visit and participate in the campaign. Opposition workers believe if they can defeat BJP on these two VIP seats, it will be a milestone achievement. And to make this possible, the top brass will have to come in support of their candidate on ground. Senior opposition leaders from Delhi and Lucknow should come and support their candidates. The BJP is doing its bit, said a commentator close to the Congress.
Low voter turnout: Why you should care?
NEW DELHI: In the worlds largest democracy, one may say the Lok Sabha elections serve as a cornerstone of political participation and representation. However, beneath the veneer of democratic fervour lies a pressing concern; the persistent issue of low voter turnout. As the Election Commission of India grapples with ensuring the sanctity and inclusivity of the electoral process, the challenge posed by dwindling voter participation looms large, raising questions about the health of Indias democracy. Voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections has been far from uniform across regions and demographics. While some constituencies witness enthusiastic voter engagement, others struggle with electorate apathy and disinterest. Delhi, being the national capital disappoints largely. The reasons behind low voter turnout in the city are multifaceted and complex, ranging from logistical barriers to systemic disenchantment. However, the one factor which holds down the shoes of the city electorate the most is a phenomenon coined as urban apathy. The voter ennui Last year, the Chief Election Commissioner said the key reason for low voter turnout in assembly and parliamentary elections in urban and semi-urban areas was what he called, urban apathy. He pointed out, of the 20 constituencies with the lowest voter turnout, 11 were urban areas. This trend of low voter turnout was also visible in constituencies with a significant urban population. Tikender Singh Panwar, a former deputy mayor of Shimla, writes that urban apathy is not a result of individual subjectivity but a manifestation of the depoliticised environment and the belief that nothing can happen. As a result, people lack interest in urban issues and problems, such as poverty, crime, environmental degradation, and politics, which affect the cities and its residents. This phenomenon is also a reflection of large-scale informalisation of the major sectors that provide employment in the cities, making it a daunting task for individuals to survive and obtain the bare minimum. The complexity of urban issues can make residents feel overwhelmed and helpless. Anonymity and disconnection are widespread in large cities, leaving individuals wanting a greater sense of belonging. This sense of alienation can also be attributed to the way city structures are being constructed. For example, the city development process is so elitist that even middle-class sections feel disconnected, let alone the large sections of the working class, Panwar says. Theres a tendency within certain sections of society to consider election-day as a vacation from duties, especially if it falls during weekends. They leave town, visit families. This is very prevalent among the middle class. This is a major reason for urban apathy in metropolitan cities like Delhi, said Atul Goyal, president, United Residents Joint Action (URJA). The citys poll body also finds a tremendous challenge in ensuring maximum turn out in the Delhi booths which have seen an upwards of 70 polling percentage only once, in 1977, after the Emergency was lifted. The main cause behind low voting here is urban apathy. People living in posh area rarely come out to vote. Its reflected in the assembly-wise polling pattern as well, said Kinny Singh, Returning Officer, West district. However, the Chief Electors Office (CEO) is now using all methods to enhance electorate participation. Officers said while efforts are on to maximise engagement of every group, first-time voters are being prioritised, to inculcate in them belongingness towards the electoral process and create a lasting sense of duty towards exercising their franchise. First-time adult It seems, Indias youngest eligible voters, aged 18 or 19, are hesitant to exercise their electoral rights. According to ECI data, less than 40% of these 18 and 19-year-olds have registered for the 2024 general elections across the country, with certain states such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh lagging behind with ever lower enrollment rates of 21% and 23% respectively. In order to woo the young, the poll body is using every bit of its creativity and ingenuity coupled with the resources at its dispensation to strike a chord among the new generation. Surprises, gifts, and all Election officers are set to roll out a unique initiative for those born on May 25, the day the city goes to polls. A surprise awaits the registered voters born on May 25. The only condition, you must come and cast your vote. The initiative comes under a broad are of projects, the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) by the CEO, to encourage a significant electoral turn out. Kinny Singh, District Magistrate (West), one of the brains behind the initiative, said the move is a goodwill gesture to encourage the voters. This is a small initiative which we have planned as a goodwill gesture for the people having their birthdays on the Delhi poll day. The day of the surprise will be informed to voters. To verify the birth date, sharing Aadhar number has been made mandatory. However, individuals will have to show their inked fingers to prove that they indeed voted, she added. Registration forms for participation have been made available, both physically with the BLOs (Booth level officers), and on the web. People will have to fill in their details including the EPIC number (Voter ID number). Influencing youth Delhi-based influencers, popular on social media platforms for content on fashion, food, travel, technology, and so on, with followers running into hundreds of thousands are being roped in by the election office to educate voters about significance of casting their vote in the massive poll exercise. Influencers are being urged to create content on poll awareness and design fun and creative challenges related to voting which can go viral and encourage more and more people to take parts in voting. However, caution was observed before engaging these influencers in election activity. We looked through the profiles and selected those who are neutral and do not post objectionable content, a senior official said. According to officials, the educational content crafted to inform voters about the proper exercise of their voting rights spans a wide array of topics, including, importance of elections, electoral process, understanding the ballot, voting rights and voter suppression, voter registration, evaluating candidates and campaigns, NOTA awareness, among others. We have observed a massive change in the media landscape and content consumption habits since last elections. The social and digital media revolution has changed the media mix and the components of outreach campaigns. There was a need to leverage social media tools for better engagement of citizens, particularly the youth, to motivate them for electoral participation. Since many youth are glued to reels on Instagram, the message could reach a wide section of voters, an official from CEO said. Walkathon, podcasts Mekala Chaitanya Prasad, District Magistrate (South), said variety of initiatives, walkathons and podcasts, hosted on music streaming platform Spotify, are being used to generate the awareness. We just concluded one such event with a theme of Walk to Vote. The purpose was to engage the young bees and educate them about the responsibility of voting. During the walkathon, students took the forefront, raising spirited slogans for voter education and distributed informative materials and pamphlets to the public, shopkeepers, and passersby, thus fostering a culture of informed citizenship, he said. Besides, election officers have also started a podcast of community radio programmes focused on different voter groups including persons with disabilities (PwD) and third genders. We identified the number of community radios operating in South Delhi district to fulfill our objective to target local voters. We got in touch and collaborated with one of the community radios and they aired the programme, Humara Swabhiman Matdan. This initiative has dedicated episodes catering to the concerns of PwD voters, elderly voters, transgenders, youth and also first-time voters. Since community radio has limited coverage, the programme has also been uploaded on Spotify, a digital music, podcast, and video streaming service, with an advantage of wide coverage, and accessibility of information to the youngsters with just a touch, Kshitij Gyanraj Sa, Nodal officer (SVEEP), shared with us. Interviews of election officials, including those working at the grass-root level like BLOs are also being considered to inform citizens about the scale and extent of the polling process in the Inidan general elections, he added. Including citizen bodies, RWAs Localities around high profile addresses inhabited by the relatively more affluent class, generally fares very poorly when it comes to exercising their poll power. The posh South Delhi locales have been one such area. Historically, the constituency is infamous for low voter turnouts. Only a single instance can be cited when the constituency voted above 60%, and that was in the 2014 parliamentary election. By-elections aside, the polling history of the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat suggests here, the voting percentage increases in one election, only to inevitably decrease in the next elections. The voter turnout of South Delhi constituency has always swung between crest and trough, posing a significant challenge before the election commission. Election officers said, in such localities, engaging RWAs can make a difference in generating awareness. The flip-flop that we have recorded in the voting pattern of the South Delhi constituency is a challenge to break. There has been an increase and subsequent decrease in the polling percentage in parliamentary elections. In 2014, there was an enthusiasm among voters which led to over 62% turnout at the polling booths. However, this enthusiasm waned in the next parliamentary elections in 2019 when the voter turnout reduced to just over 58%. To overcome this challenge, we plan to engage RWAs and start door-to-door campaigning in order to sensitize voters of South Delhi. In the coming days, we will also set-up multiple camps in the area, a senior official said. Some other initiatives We have set-up Electoral Literacy Club in schools and colleges to encourage first-time and prospective voters. The idea is not just to educate them about the importance of voting, but also to communicate the message through them to their elders, and motivate them as well to exercise their franchise. Besides, we are conducting separate awareness programmes targeting groups such as elderly citizens, working professionals, women, and third gender voters. Our officers are going to college festivals and using the platform to sensitise people about electoral process, said Kinny Singh Reaching out till last voter is very important. Like neighbouring cities of Ghaziabad and Noida, the poll body can also create booths in residential societies in Delhi. It will provide some relief to prospective voters against the summer heat, enabling them to travel less and avoid crowds which are also major deterrents for citizens from engaging in the poll process. Finding a proper space to park vehicles at the polling stations adds to the woes. So I believe if booths are set-up in gated communities, turnout can match expectation or even go beyond that, he said.
EC's novel initiative to increase voter turnout in UP: Polling stations in housing societies
EC's novel initiative to increase voter turnout in UP: Polling stations in housing societies The Election Commission of India has set up more than 200 polling stations within housing societies in the urban areas of Uttar Pradesh to increase the voter turnout in the politically crucial state. In an interview with PTI, state's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said the poll body is targeting urban areas that have registered a low voter turnout in the past and expressed that Uttar Pradesh will secure the first position as far as voting percentage is concerned. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the voting percentage in Uttar Pradesh was a tepid 59.11 per cent. ''We have taken a number of important steps to ensure that all kinds of barriers that prevent voters from casting votes are removed. We have ensured that the polling station is located within a two-kilometre radius of every voter. ''Also in urban areas, we have undertaken a new initiative of setting up polling stations within gated communities and multi-storeyed housing societies where there has been a low voter turnout in the past,'' Rinwa told PTI. The senior official said 200-plus polling booths have been set up across the state, with Noida taking the lead. ''Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of such polling stations and Noida has taken the lead in this regard. Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bareilly and even Mathura will have such polling stations,'' Rinwa said. Asked if the polling percentage in Uttar Pradesh will exceed 60 per cent this time, the CEO said, ''I am confident that UP voters will score the first division and pass with flying colours.'' Rinwa highlighted that SVEEP (Systematic Voter's Education and Electoral Participation) activities are also ongoing in the state. SVEEP is a flagship programme of the Election Commission for voter education, spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy. On the tepid voter turnout in 2019, Rinwa said, ''To find out the reasons, we have taken a bottoms-up approach for each assembly constituency. ''We have asked the EROs (electoral registration officers) and DMs (district magistrates) to prepare a Turnout Implementation Plan (TIP) -- an initiative of the ECI -- to identify the reasons for the low turnout in each assembly constituency and polling station. This is happening for the first time in the country,'' Rinwa said. Rinwa said, this time, more than 15.30 crore people across Uttar Pradesh would be exercising their franchise and the voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm -- except in two assembly constituencies of Sonbhadra district, as it was earlier affected by Left Wing Extremism. Sonbhadra shares its boundaries with Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. ''Keeping this in mind, the polling timing of 7 am to 4 pm has been proposed to the ECI. The ECI is yet to approve the timing, as it is done phase-wise,'' he said. Robertsganj (SC) Lok Sabha seat in Sonbhadra will go to polls in the seventh phase on June 1. Asked about the challenges in implementing 'One Nation, One Election' in a state like Uttar Pradesh, Rinwa said, ''There will be no problems if we have the necessary infrastructure, mainly, sufficient number of EVMs.'' ''We have over 1.62 lakh polling stations... if 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented, a minimum of 3.24 lakh EVMs will be needed, one for LS polls, and one for assembly polls,'' he added. The official further said the weather in April and May will be hot, and it might discourage the voters from coming out. ''Keeping this in mind, we have asked our DEOs (district election officers) to ensure clean drinking water at polling stations and shade for the voters standing in queues. ''We have also asked for some furniture for senior citizens, pregnant women and physically challenged voters,'' Rinwa said. Rinwa said the people have been advised to use the early morning hours to cast their vote to avoid the afternoon sun. On steps taken by the ECI to ensure that the polling staff also remains physically and medically fit during the election period, the UP CEO said, ''We will provide medical kits to all the polling teams, along with a list of do's and don'ts.'' On the challenges faced by the poll body, the official said, ''In UP and Bihar, there are a number of voters in the voters' list, who do not exist. This happens as people do not file Form 7 to get their names deleted.'' ''In the recent special summary revision, we have taken a number of steps to ensure that our voter list is clean,'' he added. Form 7 has to be filed in case of the death of a voter, shifting to a different constituency, and duplication of a voters identity among other reasons.
Share of affordable homes, priced up to Rs 45 lakh, shrinks to 22 pc in Jan-Mar: PropTiger
Share of affordable homes, priced up to Rs 45 lakh, shrinks to 22 pc in Jan-Mar: PropTiger Share of affordable homes -- priced up to Rs 45 lakh each -- in total housing sales more than halved to 22 per cent during January-March across top eight cities amid strong demand for luxury flats, according to PropTiger. Share of affordable homes in total housing sales stood at 48 per cent in the January-March period of 2023 calendar year. Housing brokerage firm PropTiger.com data showed that housing sales grew by 41 per cent to 1,20,640 units during January-March 2024 across top eight cities from 85,840 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. In the total sales of 1,20,640 units during January-March, the share of homes, priced less than Rs 25 lakh each, was 5 per cent. In the same period last year, the share of this low-cost housing category in total sales was 15 per cent. The share of homes, priced Rs 25-45 lakh each, was 17 per cent during January-March 2024 as against 23 per cent share in the corresponding period of the previous year. ''There has been a remarkable shift post the pandemic towards high-end properties,'' PropTiger said in its quarterly report 'Real Insight Residential January-March 2024'. The share of properties priced Rs 1 crore and above has increased to a significant 37 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, significantly higher than 24 per cent in the same period of 2023, the consultant observed. As per the data, the share of homes, priced Rs 45-75 lakh, in total sales remained flat at 26 per cent during the period under review. The share of homes, costing Rs 75 lakh-1 crore each, in the total sales increased to 15 per cent in January-March this year from 12 per cent share in the year-ago period. The top eight cities are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi- NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune. Delhi-NCR includes Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Noida and Gurugram. MMR includes Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai. As per the data, housing sales in value terms rose to Rs 1,10,880 crore in the January-March period of this calendar year from Rs 66,155 crore in the year-ago period. In terms of area, housing sales surged 63 per cent to 162 million square feet in the first quarter of this calendar year from 99 million square feet in the corresponding period of the previous year. Vikas Wadhawan, Group CFO of REA India and Business Head of PropTiger.com, said, ''Growth in housing sales both in volume and value terms augur well for the overall economy as more than 200 ancillary industries, including cement and steel, are dependent on the real estate sector.'' ''India's housing market is having a dream run. Sales of residential properties in the top eight primary markets have been growing at a rapid pace, buoyed by robust economic growth, steadfast mortgage rates, and an escalating desire for home ownership,'' Wadhawan said. PropTiger.com is part of REA India, which also owns proptech platforms Housing.com and Makaan.com.
Tragic Lightning Strike Claims Lives of Two Children in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: Two children tragically lost their lives, and three others were injured due to a lightning strike amid rain on Saturday in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. Satish Dubey, the in-charge of Vijaypur police station, reported that the incident occurred in the evening in Dhamini village while five children, aged between 8 to 15 years, were grazing goats. According to Dubey, the lightning struck when all the children were gathered under a tree. Unfortunately, two boys, aged 12 and eight, lost their lives, while three others, including two girls, sustained injuries. The injured are currently receiving treatment at Vijaypur Health Centre. The weather abruptly changed this evening, with strong winds and light to moderate rain occurring in several states, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and the surrounding areas of Delhi. The Meteorological Department has forecasted the possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder in the coming hours. Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, 17 flights bound for the airport had to be diverted. Among these, 7 were Indigo flights, 2 were Vistara, 6 were Air India, and 1 was Air India Express. As per IMD predictions, there is a likelihood of hailstorms in many regions of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Western Madhya Pradesh on April 13 and 14, and in Uttarakhand and Western Uttar Pradesh on April 14. Additionally, the Meteorological Department has warned of heavy thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and strong winds in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab from April 13 to 15. Rainfall is expected in most districts of Karnataka until April 17. In response to the forecast, the Meteorological Department has issued an advisory urging people in Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The advisory recommends closing windows and doors and seeking shelter in safe places. People are also cautioned against taking refuge under trees during the adverse weather conditions. Iran Launches 300 Drone Missiles on Israel, Escalating Regional Tensions Gunfire Outside Salman Khan's Residence: Security Concerns Heightened Samajwadi Party's Moradabad Dilemma: ST Hasan Reluctant to Campaign for Ruchi Vira Amidst Party Discontent
LS polls: Over Rs 4.75 lakh cash seized in Noida, Greater Noida
LS polls: Over Rs 4.75 lakh cash seized in Noida, Greater Noida Around Rs 4.75 lakh unaccounted cash was seized from two people in separate incidents in Noida and Greater Noida on Saturday amid enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections, officials said. With this, the cash seizure in this poll season across Noida and Greater Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar has gone over Rs 70 lakh, they said. In a statement, the police said its Flying Squad Team and officials of the Badalpur police station seized Rs 1.93 lakh from a vehicle during checking near the Girdharpur roundabout checkpost. ''The man driving the car has been identified as Rajkumar, a resident of Nandgram area in Ghaziabad,'' they said. Separately, the district information office said Rs 2.85 lakh in cash was seized by authorities from a car during checking at the Chilla border adjoining Delhi. ''During the checking, the person sitting in the car, Imran, a native of Badaun district, was found with a ladies' purse which contained 570 notes of Rs 500 each, amounting to Rs 2.85 lakh. No details or documents related to the money were shown by him after which the cash was seized,'' FST-2 in-charge Nagendra Kumar said. Further legal proceedings in both cases have been initiated and authorities concerned were informed about it, the officials said. Gautam Buddh Nagar goes to polls on April 26.
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Tragic Suicide: Class 11 Student Jumps from High-Rise Building in Ghaziabad
Lucknow: A tragic incident unfolded in Ghaziabad as a Class 11 student reportedly took his own life by jumping from a high-rise building in the ATS Advantage Society. The incident, which occurred between 8 and 9 pm on Thursday, took place within the jurisdiction of the Indirapuram police station. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Nav Khanna, was last seen with two friends on the 24th floor of the building. Following the incident, Khanna was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals pronounced him deceased. Authorities recovered a suicide note from his pocket, with the chilling message, I fear suicide does not fail. Floor 24th, death confirmed. While Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Swatantra Kumar Singh acknowledged the existence of the suicide note, he refrained from disclosing its contents, stating that the investigation was exploring all possible angles. According to officials, Khanna's friends were present with him on the 24th floor and were taking photographs when the tragedy occurred. They recounted that Khanna mentioned he was going downstairs for a task before the incident unfolded. The police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact circumstances leading to Khanna's fatal fall. Meanwhile, the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination as authorities launch a comprehensive investigation into the heartbreaking incident. BJP and DMK Supporters Clash Over Campaign Timing, 7 injured drug addicts digging up graves to make drug in this country ! Young man fatally stabbed at meat shop during Eid celebrations in Fatehpur district of UP
FIR Filed Against BJP's K Annamalai for Allegedly Violating Campaign Hours
Chennai: An FIR has been filed against K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu state President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Lok Sabha candidate from Coimbatore, along with Coimbatore District BJP Secretary Ramesh. They are accused of campaigning beyond the permitted hours in the Avarampalayam area, violating the election code of conduct for parliamentary elections, which dictates campaign limits until 10 pm. Reports suggest that Annamalai was present in the region after the designated time due to the extension of his campaign. Previously, on April 12, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Nara Lokesh showed support for Annamalai by participating in a joint roadshow ahead of the seven-phased general elections. The TDP, once a partner in the BJP-led NDA, recently rekindled its alliance with the ruling coalition at the Centre. BJP national president JP Nadda confirmed the TDP's return to the NDA, announcing that the two parties would contest Lok Sabha elections and Andhra assembly polls together. Praising Annamalai as a dynamic and dedicated young leader, Lokesh commended his recent padayatra (foot march), which showcased his deep understanding of people's issues in Tamil Nadu. The first phase of general elections in Tamil Nadu, covering 39 Lok Sabha seats, is scheduled for April 19, with vote counting set for June 4. Tragic Suicide: Class 11 Student Jumps from High-Rise Building in Ghaziabad Hampi's Tourist Footfall Plummets Amid Rising Temperatures BJP and DMK Supporters Clash Over Campaign Timing, 7 injured
Class 11 student jumps to death in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram with a note in pocket
Two teenage suicides rock communities in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In Ghaziabad, a 17-year-old student, Nav Khanna, tragically jumps off a high-rise building. Meanwhile, in Raisen district, a 16-year-old girl takes her own life after receiving exam results. Investigations are ongoing as communities grapple with the loss and emphasize the importance of mental health support for young individuals.
Fire breaks out at restaurant in Noida Sector 18; no casualties reported
Fire breaks out at restaurant in Noida Sector 18; no casualties reported A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Noida sector 18, said officials on Friday. No casualties or injury to anyone were reported in the incident, they added. Upon receiving the information, firefighters rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. The fire was doused by the efforts of the team. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. Earlier on April 10, a fire broke out on the third floor of Sunrise Green Society, Ahinsa Khand 1 in the Ghaziabad district. According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Rahul Kumar, the surrounding flats were saved from the blaze. However, household items in the flat on the third floor were damaged due to the fire. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, informed the official. (ANI)
Student jumps off high-rise building in Ghaziabad, suicide note found in pocket
Student jumps off highrise building in Ghaziabad suicide note found in pocket
17-Year-Old Student Falls Off High-Rise Building in Ghaziabad, 'Suicide Note' Found In Pocket
The boy was immediately rushed to a private hospital. There doctors discovered a suicide note in his pocket
Tragic Incident: Class 11 student takes own life in Ghaziabad
Tragic Incident: Class 11 student takes own life in Ghaziabad A Class 11 student allegedly killed himself by jumping off a high-rise building here, police said on Friday. They said the incident occurred at the ATS Advantage Society in the Indirapuram police station area between 8 and 9 pm on Thursday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Swatantra Kumar Singh identified the victim as Nav Khanna (17). He said the boy was last seen with two of his friends on the 24th floor of the building. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said, adding that a suicide note was found in his pocket. ''Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide. However, we are probing all angles,'' the officer said, without divulging the contents of the note. According to officials, the two friends of the deceased who were with him on the 24th floor told police that they were taking pictures at the time of the incident. They said Khanna told them that he was going down for some work and moments later, they saw a commotion and realised what had happened. ''It appears that the deceased jumped while coming down from the 24th floor. We are looking into the CCTV footage of the vicinity to ascertain from where he jumped,'' the officer said. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination and a probe was launched.
Student Falls Off High-Rise Near Delhi, 'Suicide Note' Found In Pocket
A class 11 student died in Ghaziabad after falling from the 21st floor of a residential building in the ATS Advantage Society.
The girl's mother also had intentions of forcing her minor daughter into prostitution
