After AR Rahman, his bassist Mohini Dey too announces divorce
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Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in Maharashtra's 2024 Assembly Elections
Maharashtra's 2024 Assembly elections have set a new record with a voter turnout of 65.11%, the highest since the 1995 state elections. This represents a significant increase compared to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the 2019 Assembly elections, which saw voter participation at 61.39% and 61.4%, respectively. The heightened turnout is expected to be a crucial factor in determining the state's next government, with election results set to be announced on November 23. This year's voter turnout not only exceeded previous numbers but also marked the highest participation in three decades, last seen in 1995 when the turnout reached 71.7%. Factors Influencing the Surge The record-breaking turnout is likely influenced by intense campaigning and ongoing issues such as reservation debates and corruption allegations. This election is also unique, as it marks the first time that both Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are contesting as divided parties. Campaigns and Alliances The increase in voter engagement is largely attributed to the vigorous efforts of both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition coalition, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). In the previous Lok Sabha elections, the Mahayuticomprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and NCPsecured 42.71% of votes, while the MVAconsisting of Congress, Shiv Sena UBT, and NCP SPgarnered 43.91%. The 3.5% rise in voter turnout could be decisive in this close contest. Additionally, the number of registered voters has grown by 9.5%, with the current total standing at approximately 9.69 crore, compared to 8.85 crore in 2019. Statements from Key Leaders Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed optimism that the increased voter participation would benefit the ruling Mahayuti coalition. He highlighted that historically, a higher voter turnout has worked in favor of the BJP. In contrast, Congress state chief Nana Patole emphasized that the strong turnout reflects public enthusiasm, suggesting a possible MVA victory. He said that voters are eager for a government dedicated to their welfare. Urban vs Rural Voter Turnout Provisional data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) shows a higher voter turnout in rural regions compared to urban areas. Kolhapur district led with a turnout of 76.25%, while Mumbai had the lowest at 52.07%. In Kolhapur's Karvir constituency, 84.79% of voters cast their ballots, in a tight contest between Congress candidate Rahul Patil and Shinde Sena's Chandradip Narke. Meanwhile, South Mumbai's Colaba area reported only 44.49% turnout, with BJP's Rahul Narvekar facing Congress's Hira Dewasi. In the Baramati constituency, featuring a face-off between Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his nephew Yugendra Pawar from NCP (SP), voter participation reached 71.03%, higher than 2019's 68.82%. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency reported a provisional 59.85% turnout, while Fadnaviss Nagpur South West had 54.49% participation. Exit Poll Projections Following the conclusion of voting, exit polls hint at an edge for the Mahayuti alliance over the MVA. The winning coalition needs at least 145 seats in the 288-member assembly to form the government. Predictions from various agencies show the following: Matrize: 150-170 seats for Mahayuti, 110-130 for MVA. Chanakya Strategies: 152-160 seats for Mahayuti, 130-138 for MVA. People's Pulse: 175-195 seats for Mahayuti, 85-112 for MVA. Pradeep Gupta from Axis My India announced that additional exit poll data would be released on November 21, while CVoter might share its analysis on Thursday. Historically, exit polls have faced challenges in accurately predicting results. Previous discrepancies were observed during both Lok Sabha and recent Haryana Assembly elections, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding these projections. Maharashtra Assembly Elections: CM Eknath Shinde Casts His Vote in Thane Maharashtra Election 2024: Voting Begins, Key Political Leaders Cast Their Ballots Maharashtra Elections Snippets: Will Banks Close on November 20? Heres What You Need to Know
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Colaba records lowest turnout in Mumbai: 44.5%
Maharashtra elections 2024: Decent turnout in Panvel and Belapur
Despite 51.41, 52.09 per cent turnout respectively, uncertainty looms over victor
Maharashtra elections 2024: Disgruntled fishermen boycott voting in Uran
Out of 1,212 eligible voters, in Uran transit camp only 489 cast their votes, with claims of coercion influencing remaining turnout
Maharashtra elections 2024: It was star-studded poll day!
Bollywood A-listers showed Mumbai how it is done by turning up, some even with their families in tow, to cast their votes on Wednesday
Rahmans children request privacy after musician and wife announce separation
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EC ensures smoother experience for differently-abled voters
There were arrangements for wheelchairs, ramps and also medical facilities at polling booths
Kurla voters suffer crowds, delays despite better arrangements than LS polls
Residents say things were better arranged this time , even though queues were long at some places
Maharashtra elections 2024: Poll booth shuffling leaves voters scratching heads
Malad, Charkop residents say they were shocked to learn at last minute that they could no longer cast ballot at their usual spots
ECs pilot project in Dharavi passes with flying colours
ECI considering widely implementing colour-coding system wherein carpets will be used to guide citizens during future polls
Maharashtra elections 2024: Wheelchair users face hurdles at polling centres
Elderly voters recount challenges navigating high footpaths and lack of adequate support
Maharashtra assembly elections: Naxal-hit Gadchiroli district scores highest turnout, Mumbai lowest
MUMBAI: An estimated 64.72% voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling BJP-led MahaYuti alliance is making a determined bid to retain power and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is hoping to continue its good showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The figures are provisional, election officials said, adding 61.74% polling was recorded in the 2019 assembly elections in the state. The Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district recorded the top turnout of 73.68%, while the countrys financial capital Mumbai saw the lowest at 51.41%. In the 2019 polls, Mumbais polling figure stood at 52.07%. In the MahaYuti alliance, the BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP fielded candidates in 59 constituencies. In the oppositions MVA combine, the Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) put up 86 candidates. BSP fielded 237 candidates, while AIMIM putting up 17 candidates. The MVA combine had performed well in this years Lok Sabha polls by securing 30 out of 48 seats in the state. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor, cast their votes adding a touch of glamour to the polling day. The voting for the 288 assembly seats began at 7 am and people sealed the fate of over 4,100 contesting candidates across 1,00,186 booths, an increase from 96,654 in the 2019 elections. In the high-voltage election, physical fights broke out between MVA and MahaYuti workers at some places. In Baramati, Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawars mother Sharmila complained that in the polling booth, deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP workers were blocking the entry of people and asking them to vote for the Ajit faction. In Beed districts Parli, party workers allegedly belonging to NCP minister Dhananjay Munde assaulted Sharad Pawar-led NCPs local worker. The video of this assault got viral on social media. NCP workers even vandalised polling booths by breaking EVMs. Beed Collector Avinash Pathak said the administration replaced the damaged EVMs. We are taking strict action in such incidents, he said. The NCP (SP) candidate from Parli assembly constituency, Rajesaheb Deshmukh claimed that a CCTV camera was disabled at a polling booth in Dharmapuri in the constituency. A bitter fight was witnessed in Nashik, where Shiv Sena MLA Suhas Kande allegedly threatened independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal over voter fraud in the Nandgaon constituency. Sameer Bhujbal is nephew of NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal. In Mumbais Sion, BJP MLC Prasad Lad and Pravin Darekar involved in a fight with police. BJP, Cong key players In MahaYuti, the BJP is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP in 59 constituencies. In oppositions MVA combine, the Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) put up 86. Fadnavis in RSS HQ Deputy CM and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the RSS HQ in Nagpur after voting for the assembly polls concluded. Fadnavis is seeking another term from the Nagpur South West segment.
Kerala: Kadalundi government schools wall transcends geographical boundaries
KOCHI: A wall is not just brick and mortar. It represents a regions culture and the technology employed in its construction. In a matter of pride for residents, a wall of Government Fisheries LP School at Kadalundi will adorn Wall House, a dream project executed by Vikram Divecha, a visiting assistant professor in Arts and Art History at the New York University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Though the school was established in 1921, the wall selected for the Wall House project is only 26 year old. The building was constructed using laterite stone in 1999, but the authorities decided to demolish it as it was declared unfit. Wall House is envisioned as an indoor centre encasing hundreds of walls and facade sections extracted from buildings slated for demolition across the globe. In this undertaking of an urgent archiving of the present, each wall is selected by local communities and researchers, a process of shifting of authorship that challenges the notion of traditional museology, Vikram told TNIE. At its core, these walls are about people. Once released from architecture, they hold the potential of being reborn as a social object. Each wall serves as a starting point for expansive sociocultural mappings of time and place. The wall fragments stand in as bearers of histories of tenants, infrastructure, materiality, aesthetics, and culture. A gift to the future, these community of walls will become ambassadors of an alternative and inclusive cultural history, he explained. Vikram said he always knew a wall from Kerala will hold special meaning for Malayalis in the UAE. It was fate that I was approached by the Faizal and Shabana Foundation about salvaging a wall from a school in Kerala. This exactly fits my approach as I want local communities to select the wall. The removal and transportation of the wall is funded by Jameel Arts Centre, he said. The wall of Kadalundi Government Fisheries LP School being ransported in an open container Transporting wall took 8 days by road, cost Rs 1.4L Headmistress P Reena said it was a matter of pride for the school that a wall of its demolished building will be displayed at the Wall House in Abu Dhabi. We were approached by the foundation seeking permission to preserve the wall, when we decided to demolish the building. The wall features a picture representing Kerala culture, Reena said. Ceekay Global Trading Co in Kozhikode, owned by Kerala Exporters Forum secretary Munshid Ali, is transporting the wall. The biggest challenge was taking the wall from Kadalundi to the Kochi port, said Munshid. Though the distance from Kozhikode to Kochi is only 200 km, it took eight days for the trailer truck carrying the wall to reach Kochi. The 18-wheel low floor vehicle brought from Telangana had to take the Kozhikode-Palakkad route to avoid disruption of traffic. We decided to move the trailer only during night, but it was a Herculean task to remove the low-hanging power cables, he said. The normal fare to transport a container from Kozhikode to Kochi is `30,000, but Munshid had to pay `1.4 lakh due to the risks involved in transportation. The wall was loaded onto an open container brought from Mumbai by Sree Trans Logistics on Wednesday. Cargo vessel SSL Kaveri will set sail from Kochi port to Jebel Ali Port in UAE with the wall on Thursday.
Teen volunteers lend helping hand to differently abled voters in Deonar
Teen volunteers who assisted elderly, differently abled in Deonar said they learnt invaluable lesson about democracy
First-time voters see right to vote as privilege, excited after making choice
First-time voters say voting is not just a right but a privilege, express excitement about bringing about change
44.7 per cent Muslim families have at least one member abroad
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: More people from Muslim households in Kerala opt to migrate abroad. Among migrant families those having at least one member abroad Muslims comprise the majority (44.7%) followed by Hindus (38.2%) and Christians (17%), says a new research on Keralas migration and standard of living. Among non-migrant families, Hindu households form the majority (63%) followed by Christian (21.2%) and Muslim (15.6%) households. Among Muslim households themselves, around 43% have at least one member in a foreign country. The study also showed that a substantial portion of Kerala households without migrants fall below the poverty line (BPL). Around 42.38% of non-migrant families are in the BPL category, much higher than the state average of 38%. The research, based on the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) 2018 migration study, was carried out by three researchers from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai - Afsal Kalangadan, Muhammad Thalil, and Reshmi Ramachandran Sukumari. Published in September, it revolves around the pivotal role played by international remittances in fostering upward income mobility among migrant households, leading to tangible transformations in their living standards. It shows marked disparities among households with and without migrants across different dimensions like poverty indicators, housing quality, asset ownership and consumer durables. Almost 95% of the households, irrespective of their migration status, possessed valid ration cards. Going by the findings, migrant households not only surpass non-migrant ones in land ownership but also allocate more resources to house construction, positioning a higher proportion of them above the poverty line. When it comes to the standard of living, 42.1% of migrant families have significantly high living standards, while 35.7% fall under the category of middle living standards. Among non-migrant families, it is 28.9% and 31.9% respectively. The low-category of living standards is significantly high among non-migrants (39.2%), compared to migrant families (22.2%). The study revealed that 16.3% migrant families reside in houses categorised as luxurious, while 38.7% live in very good houses. In non- migrant households, it is 10.4% and 27.8%, respectively. A higher proportion of non-migrants live in houses classified as poor (17.8%) and 5.2% of families live in low-cost traditional houses constructed with mud, bamboo or corrugated sheets. However, in migrant families, only 8.2 per cent live in houses classified as poor and 0.7 per cent live in low-cost traditional houses. As much as 4% of migrant families and 5% of non-migrant families live in rented houses. A substantial proportion (14.7%) of non-migrant families constructed houses that cost less than Rs 1 lakh and 30.3% spent between Rs 1-Rs 5 lakh on house construction. However, migrant families allocated a larger house construction budget exceeding Rs 5 lakh. When it comes to possessing land, 74.2% of migrants and 69.7% of non-migrants own properties. In the case of owning televisions, the difference between the two groups is 2.1%. About 59.3% of migrant families use LPG, compared to 54.9% among non-migrant families.
Colaba records low voter turnout yet again despite robust awareness initiatives
SoBo constituency turnout leaves a lot to be desired despite robust awareness initiatives
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Congress accuses Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena of code violations in Dharavi
Party claims Shinde Sena agents in Dharavi distributed unauthorised voter slips near polling booth no. 102
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Election managers credit higher number of booths, spreading them out better, and allowing multiple entry at booths for a better polling experience this time
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Maharashtra Voting Marred by Hooliganism, MCC Violation Allegations
Mumbai: Maharashtras image of holding peaceful elections was marred on Wednesday as the state witnessed several alleged incidents of distribution of money and hooliganism during the voting. In Nandgaon constituency of Nashik district, Shiv Sena legislator Suhas Kande allegedly threatened independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal with death during a confrontation over accusations of voter fraud. According to the officials, Kande and Bhujbal as well as their supporters had a heated exchange of words at a polling centre in Nandgaon after the independent candidate raised objection over the authenticity of some voters in the segment. As police attempted to intervene, Kande allegedly threatened Bhujbal, stating in Marathi, Tujha murder fix aahe aaj (your murder is fixed today). The threat was captured on video. While Bhujbal has initiated legal proceedings against Kande, the latter, however, said the incident was misrepresented. I did not name Sameer Bhujbal. I only warned those fighting to stop, as it would result in someones death, he said. In the high-profile constituency of Baramati, NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawars mother alleged intimidation and bogus voting by workers of the rival NCP led by sitting MLA Ajit Pawar. When we objected to it, a few people intimidated us and threatened our party activists, said Yugendras mother, Sharmila Pawar. She said a complaint will be lodged with the Election Commission in this regard. Yugendra Pawar, a grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar is pitted against his uncle and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Baramati. However, Ajit Pawar denied the allegations and said that, on the contrary, their party activists were being threatened. Ajit Pawar said, Sharmila Pawars allegations are completely false. If a complaint has been filed, the Election Commission and the police will investigate, he said. In chief minister Eknath Shindes Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency, a case has been filed against the Shiv Sena UBT candidate Kedar Dighe for allegedly possessing liquor and cash. Kedar Dighe is the nephew of late Anand Dighe, a mentor of CM Shinde. According to the FIR filed at the Kopri police station, Kedar Dighe and a few others were allegedly caught with envelopes of cash and bottles of liquor at Ashtavinayak Chowk around 2 am. Kedar Dighe has been charged under Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code for undue influence in an election. However, he has denied the allegations against him. On the social media platform X, Kedar Dighe wrote that nothing wrong was found in his car. He claimed that the incident was an attempt by his opponents to defame him and he had personally brought the car to the police station. He also called the situation politically motivated. A polling booth was vandalised and a worker of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) was assaulted in Parli constituency, from where minister Dhananjay Munde of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP is seeking re-election. Madhav Jadhav, a local leader of the Sharad Pawar-led party was assaulted in Parli and the video of the assault went viral on social media, after which a polling booth at Ghatnandur in the constituency was vandalised. Some people entered the polling booth at Ghatnandur, threw the EVM on the ground and damaged the furniture in the booth, the official said. Beed Collector Avinash Pathak said that after some persons tried to damage EVMs at Ghatnandur, the administration replaced the EVMs and voting resumed. Three unidentified persons allegedly opened fire at Shiv Sena candidate Bhausaheb Kambles car in Shrirampur in the early hours of Wednesday. The three persons riding two motorcycles targeted Kambles car on the day of polling. The bullets, however, didnt hit the car and Kamble, a police official said. Sanjay Nirupam, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate from Dindoshi in Mumbai, has alleged that his party worker was attacked by activists of rival Shiv Sena (UBT). The attack was carried out by Muslim supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT), he claimed. Hundreds of Muslim workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) were trying to influence voters and obstructing, Nirupam said. NCP (SP) spokesperson Nitesh Karale from Wardha constituency claimed that he was assaulted by two BJP supporters near a polling station. He said the incident took place at Umri Meghe when he was returning after casting his vote. Karale said he filed a police complaint about the alleged assault. A flying squad of the Election Commission seized Rs 60 lakh in the Rajura constituency in Chandrapur district. Poll officials raided a house at Gadchandur and confiscated the cash and some campaign material.
Bhandup W tops polling in city, breaks own record
Colaba records lowest voter turnout yet again
Missing names and bogus voting plaints mar polls
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Scores of Hindi film celebs turn up at booths
Maharashtra records 60% voter turnout
New Delhi: An estimated 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is making a determined bid to retain power and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is hoping to continue its good showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Till 5 pm, the Election Commission recorded the electorate turnout in the state at an impressive 58.22 per cent. Assuming that the voters turn out in large numbers in the last hour, the voting percentage is expected to swell further. Urban voter apathy continued to bog down the western state, particularly in Mumbai, Pune and Thane regions but the rural and semi-urban areas compensated to keep the overall poll percentage dignified. The voting began in the state at 7 am and after a sluggish beginning, the electorate turnout started to pick up later. Naxal affected Gadchiroli district witnessed the highest turnout at 69.63 per cent in the state. The ECI lamented that despite a range of measures taken by it for ease of voting besides motivational campaigns, urban voters in Maharashtra continued their dismal record of low participation in cities including Mumbai, Pune and Thane. Mumbai City recorded 51 per cent while Mumbai suburban was 55.07 per cent. Thane has a dismal 53.57 per cent and Pune 57.66 per cent. In 2019, Mumbai city was 48.22 per cent and Mumbai suburban was 51.28 per cent. In Mumbai, celebrities spurred on voters to show up at the polling booths and fulfil their responsibilities. Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar voted along with his family. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, Union minister Nitin Gadkari were also among the early voters. NCP leader Ajit Pawar and his wife Sunetra Pawar cast their vote at Katewadi in Baramati area of Pune district. Lok Sabha MP and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule and her daughter cast their votes in Baramati. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that the Mahayuti government will get a thumping majority as people will vote for development and work done by his regime. People have seen their (Maha Vikas Aghadis) two-and-a-half years of rule vis-a-vis the work done by us in the same amount of time. People will vote for development and for the work done by us, Shinde said. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said that his party will emerge as the largest party and the MVA will form the government in Maharashtra. There is significant enthusiasm among the people, and the self-respecting citizens of Maharashtra will elect a government that prioritizes the states welfare. Considering the publics response, the Congress party will emerge as the largest party in the state. The formation of a Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state is certain, he said.
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Cash distribution complaint against candidates aides
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Colaba`s poor run continues; records 41.64 per cent voter turnout in polls
The average turnout in the 288 seats of Maharashtra stood at around 58.75 per cent, officials said
Congress workers attack car transporting EVM after polling in Nagpur
The police has stated the the EVM in question, which escaped damage in the attack, was not used in polling and it was kept on standby
Filmstars line up with commoners to cast vote in Maharashtra polls
Among the early voters in Mumbai were actors Akshay Kumar, Rajkumar Rao, actor-director Farhan Akthar, his director-producer sister Zoya Akthar, veteran actor Shubha Khote and her daughter Bhavana Balsavar
Sule, Patole initiate legal action against BJPs bitcoin fraud accusation
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Tuesday denied the allegations of Bitcoin misappropriation. They have initiated legal action against former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ravindranath Patil and the BJP for making the false accusations on the eve of voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024. Mr. Patil accused them of misappropriating Bitcoins from a 2019 cryptocurrency fraud case and using the same to fund the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections. Mr. Patil on Tuesday alleged that former Pune police commissioner Amitabh Gupta and former deputy commissioner of police Bhagyashri Nautake, who was handling the cybercrime investigations, were involved in the misappropriation of Bitcoins at the behest of Ms. Sule and Mr. Patole. He also named one Gaurav Mehta, an employee of an audit firm. Mehta sent me some voice notes he had received on WhatsApp. There were three audio messages from Supriya Sule where she asks for cash in exchange for bitcoins. She also says that he (Gaurav Mehta) does not need to worry about inquiry, they will handle it when they come to power, Mr. Patil said. The former IPS officer also alleged that he received few more audio clips from Mr. Mehta, which were the alleged conversations between Mr. Gupta and Mr. Patole, who was asking why there was a delay in cash conversion and the former Pune police commissioner assuring the Congress leader that four crypto wallets had been created and the transactions were done from these wallets. The BJP immediately sought explanation from Ms. Sule, Mr. Patole and their parties on the allegations. The party also posted four audio clips on its official X account. Denying the allegations, Ms. Sule said, All this is conjecture and innuendo. I am ready for a public forum debate with any BJP representative at a time and date of their choice. Mr. Patole also denied the allegations. The BJP in connivance with the media has attempted to defame me and my party by making false accusations. As the fourth pillar of democracy, the media should have reported BJPs allegations responsibly. It is unfortunate that few people are mischievously trying to defame us on BJPs instruction. In such a situation, I have no other option than to take legal action, he said. Advocate Ravi Jadhav, general secretary of Maharashtra Congress, has filed the complaint on behalf of the Congress leader against Mr. Patil and the BJP with the ECI and the cyber crime police station. Some reports indicated that the audio clips were generated using Artificial Intelligence. However, NCP leader Ajit Pawar said that he has worked closely with Mr. Patole in the past and Ms. Sule is his sister, so he recognise their voice. The audio clip has their voices, I can figure out from their tone. An inquiry will be done and everything will be clear, he said. After the allegations surfaced, the Enforcement Directorate also swung in action and conducted searches at the Raipur premises of Gaurav Mehta, who is accused of collecting bitcoins worth around Rs.6,600 from his investors by promising them 10 per cent monthly returns. The ED is probing the money laundering aspect in connection with the police cases filed in Maharashtra and Delhi.
Maharashtra Assembly polls see 58.2% voter turnout
Final turnout expected to cross 2019 figure of 61.6%; only 49% turnout in Mumbai City, while Naxal-affected Gadchiroli sees almost 70% turnout; commotion in Beed results in EVM replacement
Party workers tried to force us to vote, Sheva Koliwada transit camp residents say
Following a report in The Hindu, officials tried to convince villagers against boycotting the Assembly election, as they had done the Lok Sabha election earlier this year, but in vain
Exit polls do not reflect people`s sentiment, MVA will win: Chennithala
Most of the exit polls that predicted a landslide victory for the NDA after Lok Sabha elections and those predicted Congress` win in Haryana didn`t turn out to be true, Ramesh Chennithala said
Mumbai voters get calls telling them whom to vote for
They also receive voter slips that have party symbols
Mumbai City records lowest voter turnout at 49 per cent
The Colaba assembly segment in the island city registered 41.64 per cent polling, Mahim 55.23 per cent, Worli 47.50 per cent, Shivadi 51.70 per cent and Malabar Hill 50.08 per cent
Plaint against CM over poll code violations
58.43 per cent voters exercise franchise for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
The figures are provisional, election officials said, adding 61.74 per cent polling was recorded in the 2019 elections
After casting ballot, citizens sign off on white paper declaring importance of voting
Navi Mumbai police provide makeshift lockers for voters to store phones
Maha polls: Seizures amount to Rs 707 cr, 10,134 complaints resolved
Mumbai: The seizures of cash, alcohol, and other items amid the poll code for the Maharashtra assembly elections amounted to Rs 707 crore, officials said on Wednesday. Out of 10,139 complaints of poll code violations lodged through the C-Vigil app between October 15 and November 20, 10,134 complaints have been resolved, as per the information 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 .
Maha polls: Seizures amount to Rs 707 cr, 10,134 C-Vigil app complaints resolved
Mumbai: The seizures of cash, alcohol, and other items amid the poll code for the Maharashtra assembly elections amounted to Rs 707 crore, officials said on Wednesday. Out of 10,139 complaints of poll code violations lodged through the C-Vigil app between October 15 and November 20, 10,134 complaints have been resolved, as per the information 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 .
Medical assistance desks ensure healthy voting in Mumbai
India eager to deepen cooperation with Caribbean countries: PM Modi in Guyana
Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years made the remarks as he was set to join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the second India-CARICOM Summit in the Guyanese capital of Georgetown
Maharashtra Election 2024: Mukesh Ambani and family cast their votes in Mumbai
Ambani family, several prominent figures from the corporate world and Bollywood also exercised their franchise in Mumbai
Excitement of first-time voters, the elderly on show in Mumbai
Several youths raised concerns over the lack of employment and womens safety
New Menus In Mumbai Restaurants You Must Not Miss This Season
Several restaurants, bars and cafes in Mumbai have announced new menus - some related to the season and some simply for novelty.
Anmol Bishnoi has sought asylum in the US to avoid deportation to India: Sources
NEW DELHI: The brother of notorious jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol, who is wanted in India for several high-profile murder cases, has applied for political asylum in the United States following his arrest by immigration officers in that country last week. Sources indicated on Wednesday that this move might obstruct Indian agencies attempts to have him deported. Notably, Anmol was first detained and subsequently arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California for entering the country using fake documents. According to sources, ICE documents indicate that he is currently being held at the Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa. Interestingly, Anmols arrest might have been facilitated by information shared by the Indian government regarding his illegal entry into the US. Sources suggested that he may have deliberately allowed himself to be arrested by US authorities as part of a strategy to seek asylum. This development is likely in response to efforts by the Mumbai Police to extradite him from the US in connection with multiple cases registered against him. However, sources added that this move diminishes the likelihood of the wanted gangster being deported to India or handed over to authorities in another country. Anmol has initiated asylum proceedings through legal channels, they said. Indian agency officials noted that the US legal system tends to favor granting bail in such cases. They cited the precedent of Goldie Brar, who was arrested but later released by US authorities. Anmol Bishnoi might be first extradited to Canada, later to India According to the agencies, Anmol fled India in 2023 using a fake passport and emerged as a key figure in the Bishnoi gangs operations after his brother Lawrence was arrested. Anmol is wanted in multiple criminal cases, including the high-profile shooting outside Bollywood actor Salman Khans Mumbai residence and the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. More recently, his name has been linked to the October murder of former Maharashtra minister and veteran politician Baba Siddique. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has also named Anmol as an accused in its charge sheets for two cases. In July, a Mumbai court issued a non-bailable warrant against him, and the NIA recently announced a reward of 10 lakh for information leading to his arrest. The life Lawrence Bishnoi leads in jail and the irony of his Sabarmati connection
Maha: Candidate, poll worker and voter die as skirmishes, stray violence mar peaceful voting
Maha: Candidate, poll worker and voter die as skirmishes, stray violence mar peaceful voting Mumbai: The largely peaceful Maharashtra Assembly elections were marred by stray incidents of violence, clashes among rival party workers, the death of a poll-duty worker, plus an Independent candidate and a senior citizen dying of heart attack, as per reports from [] The post Maha: Candidate, poll worker and voter die as skirmishes, stray violence mar peaceful voting appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Maharashtra votes, but apathetically; tribal district shines, Mumbai disappoints
Voter turnout was a lackluster 58.2 per cent in the state overall
Maharashtra votes, but apathetically: tribal district shines, Mumbai disappoints
Voter turnout was a lackluster 58.2 per cent in the state overall
Dismal record continues: EC on low Maha turnout
The Election Commission expressed disappointment over the continued low voter turnout in urban areas of Maharashtra despite their efforts to increase participation. Despite motivational campaigns and measures for ease of voting, cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane recorded a dismal voter turnout. While Maharashtra recorded an overall voter turnout of 58.22 percent as of 5 PM, Jharkhand saw a higher turnout of 67.59 percent. The EC attributed the low turnout to urban apathy, a trend observed in previous state and parliamentary elections.
Amir Khans Son Junaid Casts His Vote In Mumbai | Maharashtra Election | N18S | #shortvideos
Amir Khans Son Junaid Casts His Vote In Mumbai | Maharashtra Election | N18S |
Maharashtra assembly polls: 'Dismal record' of metropolitan voters continues, say EC
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday lamented that despite a range of measures taken by it for ease of voting besides motivational campaigns, urban voters in Maharashtra continued their dismal record of low participation in cities including Mumbai, Pune and Thane. Polling for assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand concluded on Wednesday with the former recording 58.22 per cent voter turnout as of 5 PM and the latter 67.59 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent voting in the corresponding assembly seats in 2019. Maharashtra with 58.22 per cent polling is likely to cross the 2019 figures as voting still underway in the state, EC said. While Maharashtra had assembly polls in a single phase, Jharkhand had polls in two phases. The poll watchdog said special emphasis was placed on combating urban apathy owing to the trend of low voter turnout witnessed in urban centres in Maharashtra in past state and parliamentary elections. More than 1,185 polling stations were set up in high rise buildings and societies and various awareness and mass mobilisation campaigns were organised ahead of the polls involving film celebrities, EC's state and national icons, to nudge urban and young voters. Urban apathy is a phenomenon where voters in urban areas, especially youths, prefer to stay at home and do not turn up at polling stations on voting day. HIGHLIGHTS| Assembly polls: Voting for Maharashtra concludes with 58.22 per cent turnout, Jharkhand records 67.59 per cent
Maharashtra Election: Mumbai Fails To Shake Off Low Turnout Trend
The voter turnout in Mumbai City during Wednesday's assembly elections till 5 pm was 49.7 per cent and in Mumbai suburbs 51.76 per cent
ED arrests man from Ahmedabad airport in Maharashtra cash-for-votes case
The suspect was first detained by immigration authorities at the airport in Gujarat on the basis of a lookout circular (LOC) issued by the ED while he was trying to flee to Dubai, sources said
SRK holds Suhana's hand as they arrive to cast vote
Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, was seen arriving at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote in the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Shah Rukh was accompanied by his wife, Gauri Khan, and their children, Suhana and Aryan Khan. Pictures and videos of the actor taking care of Suhana and avoiding the paparazzi have gone viral on the internet.
