Here's Zaheer Khan's Indian squad for T20 World Cup
Zaheer named 16 players in his squad, with the caveat that only one player between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be selected as Rohit Sharma's opening partner.
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2024 Campaign: The Mayank Yadav Fitness Miracle
IPL 2024 Showdown: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals As the IPL season swings into full gear, one player everyones talking about is Mayank Yadav of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After sidelining due to a pesky side strain, Yadav is now back and bowling in the nets, gearing up to reclaim his spot on ...
Arshad Warsi to kickstart shooting for `Jolly LLB 3` in Rajasthan
Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar will star together in the third instalment of the hits Jolly LLB franchise
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LSG vs RR IPL Match: How will the Ekana pitch play today?
LSG vs RR Pitch Report: Rajasthan Royals are set to face Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow to maintain their momentum in the Indian Premier League. Lucknow has five wins in eight games and is fourth on the points table. The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium uses two types of pitches: red and black soil surfaces. The Royals have an upper hand in these matches, having secured three wins against one win for Lucknow.
LSG vs RR IPL Match: How will the Ekana pitch play today?
LSG vs RR Pitch Report: Rajasthan Royals are set to face Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow to maintain their momentum in the Indian Premier League. Lucknow has five wins in eight games and is fourth on the points table. The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium uses two types of pitches: red and black soil surfaces. The Royals have an upper hand in these matches, having secured three wins against one win for Lucknow.
Light Rain, Thunderstorm in Parts of Rajasthan Brings Respite From Heat
A possibility of partly cloudy sky and sporadic rain is expected in Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and surrounding areas during the next 48 hours
Jolly LLB 3: Arshad Warsi To Begin Month-Long Shoot For Akshay Kumar-Backed Film In Rajasthan
Arshad Warsi will reprise his role from the first film and will go head-on against Akshay Kumar's character in the second film.
Muslims use condoms the most: Owaisi targets Modi on children remark
Hyderabad: Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his those who have more children remarks during a recent election rally in Rajasthan, AIMIM Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday, April 26, stated that men of the Muslim community use condoms the most and also have the best record in child spacing. Modi is saying that Muslims 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 .
Post-Gaikwad meeting: Khan firm on stand not to campaign for Muslim candidates
Post-Gaikwad meeting: Khan firm on stand not to campaign for Muslim candidates Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday met her disgruntled colleague Naseem Khan who a day earlier resigned from the party's poll campaign committee over lack of Muslim candidates. Incidentally, Khan was eyeing the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat but the Congress gave ticket to Gaikwad. Khan, a working president of the Maharashtra Congress, had lost the 2019 Assembly polls by 409 votes from Chandivali, which is part of Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat. The meeting between Gaikwad and Khan took place for 25 minutes. Talking to PTI, Khan said he was firm on his decision about not campaigning for the party. ''Varsha Gaikwad is my younger sister and can visit me anytime. But I am firm on my stand. Not just in Maharashtra, but even in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat there are no (Congress) Muslim candidates,'' he claimed. ''Where will Muslims go? They (community) say the Congress wants our votes but then why no representation. Even Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar have not fielded Muslim candidates,'' Khan said. The Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (SP) are Congress' allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Congress is yet to name its candidate for Mumbai North seat, while Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) have declared names for 21 and 10 seats, respectively, in Maharashtra.
Jonny Bairstow slams second-fastest century for Punjab Kings in IPL history
Jonny Bairstow slams second-fastest century for Punjab Kings in IPL history Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Jonny Bairstow scored the joint second-fastest century for his franchise on Friday. The English batter accomplished this feat during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. During the match, the vintage, hard-hitting Bairstow made his return after a lull in the first half of the tournament, scoring 108* in 48 balls, with eight fours and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 225.00. Bairstow reached his century in just 45 balls, tying with Indian batter Mayank Agarwal's 45-ball ton against Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah in 2020. South African batter David Miller's 38-ball century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) back in 2013 at Mohali remains the fastest for the franchise. That century helped PBKS chase down 191 runs successfully with two overs to spare. Wriddhiman Saha also scored a 49-ball hundred against KKR in the 2014 IPL final in a losing effort. Coming to the match, Punjab sent Kolkata to bat first after winning the toss. Following this, Sunil Narine (71 in 32 balls, with nine fours and four sixes) and Philip Salt (75 in 37 balls, with six sixes) delighted the Eden Gardens crowd with an exhilarating batting display and obliterated Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowlers to power KKR to 261/6 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh led the PBKS bowling unit after he picked up two wickets. During the run chase, Jonny Bairstow (108), Prabhsimran Singh (54 in 20 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes) and Shashank Singh (68* in 28 balls, with two fours and eight sixes) played an unbeaten knock to chase down the massive target with eight balls to spare and script history. Narine was the only wicket-taker for the KKR. Bairstow took home the 'Player of the Match' award. Out of eight matches, KKR has registered five victories, collecting 10 points in the IPL 2024 standings, staying at the number 2 position. Meanwhile, Punjab holds the eighth place with six points after winning three of nine games. (ANI)
Rajasthan ACB books two collectors for demanding bribe
The searches were conducted under the leadership of Surendra Singh who is the Additional Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anti Corruption Bureau, Dr. Ravi
Cleric murdered in Ajmer mosque
Jaipur: Rajasthan Police have deputed additional forces in the city after a cleric was murdered in a mosque in Ajmer on Saturday, a police officer said. The incident was reported at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, said police officials adding that three masked miscreants committed the crime. At the time of the incident, there were 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 .
Zaheer Khan picks Pant as exclusive wicket-keeper for T20 WC; suggests India debut for Yash Dayal
Zaheer Khan picks Pant as exclusive wicket-keeper for T20 WC; suggests India debut for Yash Dayal Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has picked Rishabh Pant as the sole wicketkeeper in his team for the T20 World Cup while handing out international debut to left-arm seamer Yash Dayal to add a new dimension to the attack. One of Zaheer's most interesting selections was the 26-year-old Dayal, who represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. He has taken into account Mohammed Shami's injury layoff while picking his squad. ''When I talk about Yash Dayal, it's a floating spot when the 15 are announced because Mohammed Shami will not be available for the tournament. ''He's one bowler that if you need someone to bowl up, you have Yash Dayal. If you want a back-end bowler and if Siraj's form is spotty, he can be used there as well,'' Zaheer told Jio Cinema. Zaheer also selected Delhi Capitals' captain Pant as the only wicket-keeper in his squad, overlooking others such as Sanju Samson, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. ''Rishabh Pant is my only wicket-keeper. I have given more importance to bringing four pace bowlers. You don't want to sacrifice a fast bowler for another wicketkeeper. You have options like KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, and many want to see Dinesh Karthik. ''At this point, we can consider Mahendra Singh Dhoni as well because of his strike rate! I think they'll focus on current players like Samson, KL Rahul, and maybe even Jitesh Sharma. ''If you're building a team for a month-long tournament, your travelling reserve can be your wicketkeeper.'' Zaheer named 16 players in his squad, with the caveat that only one player between Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be selected as Rohit Sharma's opening partner. ''The toughest decision the selectors will have to make will be choosing one opener out of two terrific options. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, I think only one of them will make it because the think-tank will want flexibility in the team. ''A player can't be limited to just one role, they might need to move around the batting order.'' Zaheer Khan's India squad for T20 World Cup: Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill/Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja Wicket-Keeper: Rishabh Pant Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan: ACB books two collectors for demanding bribe in lieu of land conversion
Rajasthan: ACB books two collectors for demanding bribe in lieu of land conversion A case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against two district collectors of Dudu, Rajasthan, for demanding a bribe of Rs 25 lakh in lieu of changing land-use pattern. The action against the two district collectors, identified as Hanuman Mal Dhaka and Hansraj Halka Patwari, was taken on the instructions of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) headquarters. The registration of the case followed searches at their homes, a post office and a tehsil office in the district. According to an official release by the ACB, the searches were conducted under the leadership of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Surendra Singh, and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Dr. Ravi. The DIG, Anti-Corruption Bureau, was quoted as saying in the statement that the searches were carried out on a complaint where the complainant said he approached the two officials, seeking conversion of 203 bighas registered in the name of his firm, on account of them falling in the Khasre Pond/Pal area. According to the complaint, the complainant's family was being harassed by the district collector, who demanded Rs 25 lakh in lieu of the conversion. However, the deal was eventually decided at Rs 21 lakh. According to the complainant, the deal was eventually settled at Rs 15 lakh, of which Rs 7.5 was to be paid to one of the collectors at their dak bungalow. The complaint said he had a record of the conversation with the collector to this effect. During the preliminary investigation, the ACB determined that the collectors, Hanuman Mal Dhaka and Patwari Shri Hansraj, demanded bribes. Accordingly, they were booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. (ANI)
LSG vs RR, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams
Young Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav could feature against Rajasthan Royals after recovering from his injury on Saturday.
LSG vs RR, IPL 2024: Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs when the two teams clashed at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on 24th March.
Bribery case: Rajasthan ACB raids residences of Dudu district Collector, revenue official
LSG vs RR today: Preview, stats, predictions for important IPL clash
The high-flying Rajasthan Royals will be looking to maintain their impressive form when they take on the formidable Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have had a solid campaign so far. RR find themselves at the top of the table having won seven of their eight matches. Meanwhile, LSG are [] The post LSG vs RR today: Preview, stats, predictions for important IPL clash appeared first on Northlines .
IPL 2024: LSG V RR Head-to-head; When And Where To Watch
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Lucknow with five wins in eight games are in fourth position on the points table, whereas Rajasthan are the table-toppers with seven wins in eight matches. In the overall matchup, Lucknow and Rajasthan have faced each other in 4 matches in IPL. Out of these 4 games, Lucknow have won 1 whereas Rajasthan have come out victorious on 3 occasions. LSG v RR match time: The match starts at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) with the toss taking place half an hour before the match i.e., 7:00 PM (1:30 PM GMT) LSG v RR match venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow. Live broadcast of LSG v RR match on television in India: The LSG v RR match will be broadcast live via Star Sports Network. Live stream in India: The live streaming of LSG v RR will be available on JioCinema. Probable XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (capt & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav/Yash Thakur. Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rajasthan ACB Raids Residences of District Collector and Revenue Official in Bribery Case
Rajasthan ACB Raids Residences of District Collector and Revenue Official in Bribery Case The Rajasthan Anti Corruption Bureau has raided the residences of the Dudu district collector and a village-level revenue official for allegedly demanding a bribe in a land conversion case, an officer said on Saturday. It is alleged that Collector Hanuman Mal Dhaka and Patwari Hansraj had demanded a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The raids, conducted on a complaint, ended late Friday night, officials of the bureau said. The complainant has alleged that Dhaka and Hansraj demanded Rs 25 lakh as bribe for not taking action against him in a land conversion case, Deputy Inspector General, Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ravi said in a statement. He added that the complainant has 204 bighas of land. The complainant claimed that when he cited that he did not have the amount demanded, he was assured that no action would be taken if he could pay up Rs 15 lakh, Ravi said. In the process of verification of the complaint, the ''victim'' met the collector at his residence, Dak Bungalow, wearing a recorder and it was clear that Dhaka asked for a bribe of around Rs 7.5 lakh, the DIG said. Ravi said that a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Dhaka and Hansraj. Dhaka was an officer of the State Administrative Service and was promoted as an Indian Administrative Service-rank officer last year.
**Revised Headline:** **Upcoming Sporting Events**
**Revised Headline:** **Upcoming Sporting Events** Sports Schedule for Saturday, Apr 27 CRICKET: *IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in Delhi at 3:30pm. *IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals in Lucknow at 7:30pm. *Preview of IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. *Preview of IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. *Other stories related to IPL, India and international cricket. FOOTBALL: *Stories related to Indian and International football. SHOOTING: *ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Shotgun) in Doha. *National Trials to pick squad for Paris Olympics in Delhi. ATHLETICS: *Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Dubai. GOLF: *Indians on various tour events across the globe. BADMINTON: *Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China. ARCHERY: *World Cup in Shanghai.
Over 61 per cent turnout across 88 seats
New Delhi: Over 61 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues []
Can Lucknow Super Giants ground high-flying Rajasthan Royals?
LSG will eye revenge after having lost their inaugural encounter against Royals in Jaipur by 20 runs. In the last few matches, LSG have had to face injuries in their fast-bowling unit, with young sensation Mayank Yadav and left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan going missing. RR will benefit from the presence of Avesh Khan, as he has been a part of LSG in the past. He knows the pitch and conditions well.
Rajasthan: Congress suspends ex-MLA, ex-state unit secretary for anti-party activities
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High-flying RR look to maintain winning run against resurgent LSG
LUCKNOW, Apr 26: High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home in an IPL match here on Saturday. Former champions RR have looked in ominous form this season with seven wins from eight games, and they could be a tough nut to crack for LSG. LSG, meanwhile, too have played some good cricket and [] The post High-flying RR look to maintain winning run against resurgent LSG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress suspends ex-Rajasthan MLA, ex-state unit secretary for 6 years
Congress suspends exRajasthan MLA exstate unit secretary for years
Bairstow's unbeaten century leads Punjab to highest run chase in IPL history
KOLKATA: Led by Jonny Bairstow's incredible hundred, Punjab Kings set a new world record for the highest run chase in the history of T20 cricket as they overhauled the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets to spare in the IPL here on Friday. PBKS bettered South Africa's 259/4 against West Indies in March last year. In the IPL, Rajasthan Royals held the previous record for chasing down 224 against KKR at Eden Gardens recently, equalling the record they had set against then Kings XI Punjab in 2020 in Sharjah. Sent into bat, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 261/6 but PBKS completed the chase with eight balls to spare. KKR rode on a 138-run partnership between openers Phil Salt (75 off 37 balls) and Sunil Narine (71 off 32 balls). The batters that followed the openers then consolidated the home team's position and took them to an imposing total. In reply, PBKS too were off to a great start and scored 93 runs for the loss of Prabhsimran Singh's wicket in the powerplay. Prabhsimran blazed away to a 20-ball 54 before getting run out. Bairstow continued his brutal onslaught to help PBKS pull off a stunning win. Bairstow (108 off 48 balls) was well-supported by the in-from Shashank Singh who smashed 68 in only 28 balls. Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: 261/6 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 75, Sunil Narine 71). Punjab Kings: 262/2 in 18.4 overs (Jonny Bairstow 108, Prabhsimran Singh 54, Shashank Singh 68).
RR look to maintain winning run against resurgent LSG
Lucknow, April 26: High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home in an IPL match here on Saturday. Former champions RR have looked in ominous form this season with [] The post RR look to maintain winning run against resurgent LSG appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Rajasthan Records 64.6% Voter Turnout In 2nd Phase, Barmer Tops With 74.25%
Rajasthan recorded a voter turnout of 64.6 per cent (provisional figures) in the 13 remaining Lok Sabha seats that went to the polls on Friday. Elections to the state's other 12 Lok Sabha seats were held in the first phase on April 19.
DC Edit | Good move to make parties accountable for their stars
The decision of the Election Commission of India to issue notices to the presidents of the BJP and the Congress seeking their replies on the complaints it had received alleging violation of its model code of conduct (MCC) in the speeches delivered by the leaders of the two parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a welcome measure and would bolster the faith people have traditionally vested with the poll regulator. This is for the first the time panel has issued a notice, holding the parties responsible for the violation of the code by their star campaigners. The Commission has, however, made it clear that while individual star campaigners would continue to remain responsible for speeches made by them, it will address the party chiefs on a case-to-case basis. The panel has ensured that it has acted even-handedly by issuing a notice to the Congress president, too, on alleged violations of MCC by its star campaigner Rahul Gandhi. The notice to the BJP president was based on complaints registered by the Congress, the CPI(M) and others for the speech the Prime Minister made in Rajasthan on April 21 which, according to the principal Opposition party, contained completely unprecedented and malicious allegations which are clearly aimed at creating enmity between groups, far worse than any ever made by a sitting Prime Minister in the history of India. In fact, that speech was disconcerting for all those who believed in the idea of India because Mr Modi sought to drive a wedge between communities by fanning communal feelings. Everyone who had believed in the old school pledge, all Indians are my brothers and sisters, wished for a course correction on the part of the person holding the highest post of political power in the country and is looking up to the poll regulator to ensure it. That the Commission, in its missive to the BJP president, asserted that speeches made by those holding high positions have more serious consequences, reflects the fact that it has taken cognisance of the disquiet Mr Modis speech has created among the masses. While it is important that every leader be held accountable not only to the law but also to the people of the country for the language they use and the message they communicate, it becomes more destabilising for the democratic system when people who hold absolute power appear to act as if they need to observe no boundaries. It does not normally require a rejoinder by the Election Commission for a party boss to realise that the partys most important campaigners ought to set high standards of political discourse and observe provisions of the MCC in letter and spirit, as the EC has said in its notice to the BJP president. They are expected to contribute to a higher quality of discourse by way of providing an all-India perspective and hence their speeches necessarily need to be judged at a higher threshold of compliance. The ECs intervention became necessary when the campaigners left the question open as to who will keep the keepers. The EC decision may hopefully act as a leash on them for the time being. However, there is only so much that the law, rules, regulations and even regulators can do to foster the spirit of democracy, for it is up to the people and their leaders to punish wrongdoers.
Congress Top Leaders to Descend on TG for LS campaigning in May
Hyderabad: Top Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will campaign for the party candidates in Lok Sabha elections in the first week of May. Other national leaders will also join the campaign ahead of the May 13 polls. According to the preliminary schedule, Rahul Gandhi will campaign in North Telangana districts while Priyanka Gandhi will cover the southern parts of the state. Rahul Gandhi's election rallies are planned in combined Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad districts while Priyanka Gandhi's rallies are planned in undivided Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar districts. AICC president Kharge will also attend a few rallies in both parts of the state. The Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Siddaramaiah and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhi, will also address a few election rallies. The former CMs of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will also be invited to attend rallies, sources added. The Congress has set itself a target to win 14 Lok Sabha seats out of 17 in the state. In 2019, the Congress won Nalgonda, Bhongir and Malkajgiri. Having stormed back to power, the lead in several Assembly segments in the state polls is believed to help the party.
PBKS hunt down 262 to pull off highest-ever successful T20 chase
Led by Jonny Bairstow's remarkable century, Punjab Kings set a new world record for the highest run chase in T20 cricket history by surpassing the 262-run target set by Kolkata Knight Riders with eight wickets in hand during the IPL on Friday. Punjab Kings surpassed South Africa's 259/4 against the West Indies in March of last year. In the IPL, the previous record was held by Rajasthan Royals for chasing down 224 against KKR at Eden Gardens, matching the record they had set against Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 in Sharjah.
LSG set to clash with RR in high-stakes IPL clash
Lucknow, April 26 (UNI) The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gear up to take on the formidable Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial IPL 2024 fixture at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium this Saturday. LSG, fresh from impressive victories against defending champions Chennai Super Kings, are currently... The post LSG set to clash with RR in high-stakes IPL clash first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches
NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. Polling in the second phase covered 88 seats across 13 states and UTs amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said polling remained largely peaceful though incidents of intimidation were reported from Manipur in the second phase too. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per cent, while the turnout in Uttar Pradesh was at 54.85 per cent and Maharashtra at 56.63 per cent. Rajasthan registered 64.07 per cent, West Bengal 71.84 per cent, Assam 71.11 per cent, Bihar 55.08 per cent, Chhattisgarh 73.55 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 71.91 per cent, Karnataka 68.26 per cent, Kerala 65.78 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 57.76 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDAs good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars brother D.K. Suresh (Congress), and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJPs Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. After Fridays phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1).
Over 63 per cent turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabhapolls
New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani were boycotting the polls 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 .
Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria
Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria In a fresh attack against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that the grand old party was iased against Hindus for vote bank. The first right on the resources of our country lies with the poor of this country irrespective of religion. The way Congress was biased against the Hindus of India for their vote bank, today they have been exposed, PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Araria. The Prime Minister attacked the INDIA bloc over the Supreme Court decision rejecting the plea for 100 per cent VVPAT verification of EVM votes and said every leader of the opposition grouping has committed the sin of creating doubts in the minds of people about Electronic Voting Machine and heir dreams have been shattered. They did not let people exercise their right to vote for decades. Booth capturing was very common. They did not even let the people step out to vote. Now when the poor and honest voters have the strength of EVM, they are trying all they can to get rid of the EVM. Today, the Supreme Court has given a strong verdict saying that the old system of ballot paper voting will not come back, he said. He said opposition parties should apologise to the people for creating doubts about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Today, the whole world praises India for its democracy, for its election process, and its use of technology in the election process and these people for their own self-interest were defaming the EVMs. These people have continuously tried to betray democracy, he said. PM Modi said the verdict of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is to make India strong economically and people of Bihar have an important role to play. Today, there are two main streams in politics. One stream is BJP-led NDA which wants to strengthen the people of India. On the other side is the INDI alliance which wants to fill their own pockets by seizing the property of the people, he said. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister addressed a public rally in Bihar's Munger in which he attacked the opposition coalition accusing it of appeasement. There is an NDA model on one side and there is an INDI Alliance model on the other. INDI alliance model is appeasement (tushtikaran) and NDA's model is satisfaction (santushtikaran). We have to ensure that no one is left behind. We gave toilets, gas, electricity connections, and water facilities to our mothers and sisters. We gave free ration and free medical treatment, PM Modi said in Munger. We never asked anyone about the religion or caste of the beneficiaries...anyone who is eligible will get the benefits. This is true secularism and true social justice, he added. The Prime Minister said that the Congress party has set its eyes on the wealth of people and wants to conduct an x-ray, adding that it will seize more than half of the properties inherited by the people. The INDI alliance is using all its might for appeasement. The 'Shehzada' of Congress has said something which will bring a problem for everyone. He has said that a survey would be conducted for every family. The families have small properties and savings, women have some jewellery. The 'Stree Dhan' is considered sacred. Congress, which looted the country with corruption, has now set its eyes on your properties, PM Modi said. Congress wants to impose an inheritance tax. They say they will conduct an x-ray of every family. Today, you are able to pass on your properties to your children. But, Congress is planning... the guru of Shehzada (veiled jibe at Sam Pitroda) has said that they will seize more than half of your property. Now, two out of four-room houses, five acres out of 10-acre land, you will have to give to the government. The INDI alliance has come up with this dangerous plan, he added. The Prime Minister also addressed a public meeting in West Bengal's Malda today, where he attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress and its ally Congress. He said the ruling TMC and the Congress, which are partners in the INDIA bloc but are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha separately in the state, are competing with each other in their 'appeasement' politics and attempts to woo a 'certain' community. The Congress wants to grab your properties and the TMC hasn't spoken a single word against it. They are competing with each other for appeasement and attempts to win over a certain community or vote bank. While the TMC government has worked to grant permanent residency to infiltrators from Bangladesh, the Congress is talking about redistributing your assets among a certain vote bank, PM Modi added. The only glue that holds the TMC and the Congress together is appeasement. These parties can go to any lengths to advance their appeasement politics and reverse any decision taken in the national interest, he added. Amid a verbal assault from PM Modi over its alleged wealth survey and redistribution pitch, the Congress has clarified that neither did it make any promise in its manifesto nor did Rahul Gandhi make any such assurance to voters. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said his party was in favour of a comprehensive socio-economic caste census. Senior party colleague and Lok Sabha candidate, Shashi Tharoor, too, waded into the matter, saying there was no mention of wealth redistribution in the Congress manifesto, adding that it was a desperate attempt by the BJP to divert public attention from the burning bread-and-butter issues affecting the people. Nowhere does it (manifesto) talk about wealth redistribution. Nowhere does it say anything about taking anybody's gold and snatching the mangalsutra of women. These are preposterous claims by the BJP and show their desperation. They know that they are losing these elections and will fling muck at us as much as they can, Tharoor said. PM Modi wrapped up the day's electioneering with a mega roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The day witnessed the voting in 88 constituencies across 13 states/UTs in the second phase today. According to the Election Commission, the overall turnout was registered at around 60.9 per cent. The voting was held in 13 seats in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states/UTs were held on April 19. The third phase of the seven-phase parliamentary elections will be held on May 7 and the final phase will be on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)
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Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections
Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and ended at 6 pm. Several states experienced intense heat conditions. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. The Election Commission (EC) said polling remained largely peaceful. The tentative figure at 8 pm of voter turnout was 63.50 per cent. It is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained, the EC said, adding voters reaching polling stations till the end of polling hour are allowed to cast their vote. The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. Election Commission data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.46 per cent polling, followed by Manipur at 77.32 while the turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85 per cent and Bihar 55.08 per cent. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh (Cong), and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJP's Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, ''Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDA's good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support.'' In Kerala, the turnout was 65.91 per cent. The election process, held amid tight security arrangements, was primarily incident free except for instances of bogus voting and breakdowns of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being reported in some booths of the state. Such incidents resulted in delaying the polling process in the affected booths. One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode. Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a turnout of 79.46 per cent. Election officials said there were some complaints from a few booths but those were ''promptly addressed''. A jawan of the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Force deployed on poll duty allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a government school where he was stationed in Gariaband district under the Mahasamund seat in Chhattisgarh, where a voter turnout of 73.62 per cent was recorded. A polling booth at Sivni village in Balod district (Kanker seat) was decorated like a wedding 'mandap', with a display of rituals of traditional weddings. Several brides and grooms, dressed in their wedding finery, cast their votes at several polling booths. The EC said people from 46 villages in Bastar and Kanker seats cast their votes in a polling booth set up in their own village for the first time in a Lok Sabha election. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, there was a turnout of 57.88 per cent. An estimated 71.11 per cent of the 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam that went to polls in this phase. In restive Manipur, where polling is being held under high presence of security personnel, the turnout was a significantly high 77.32 per cent. There were reports of intimidation by suspected militants, altercation between Congress workers and NPF supporters and damage of EVM at a polling station in the Tangkhul Naga-dominated hill district. At KK Leishi Phanit polling station in Ukhrul, irate voters destroyed an EVM and other items after alleged disturbances by armed miscreants. The overall voting percentage in Karnataka was 68.30. A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said. Another BJP leader CT Ravi was booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post. Various restaurants in Bangalore were offering free dosas, laddu, coffee and other food items at discounted rates to customers who cast their vote. A private hospital assisted 41 inpatients cast their vote with the help of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Green corridors were created for the ambulances across constituencies to ensure easy, hassle-free voting. Some EVMs were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not. Officials said an FIR is being filed the Election Commission will take a call after getting a detailed report. A voter turnout of 57.83 per cent was recorded in eight constituencies in Maharashtra, while in Rajasthan, the turnout was 64.07 per cent. Incidents of confrontation between the supporters of the Congress candidate and an independent candidate were reported at a couple of places during polling in Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Police said they were looking into the complaints besides some about fake voting from some places. The by-election for the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara district was also held simultaneously on Friday and 76.66 per cent voting took place. A voter turnout of 54.85 per cent was recorded in the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens dominated the early hours of voting in Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Some residents' welfare associations made arrangements for electric vehicles to ferry voters to and from the polling booths. In Bihar, the turnout was 55.08 per cent, 71.84 per cent in in West Bengal and 71.91 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha polls are the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. The Election Commission registered nearly 300 complaints in West Bengal, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning. After Friday's phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1). The third phase of elections for 94 seats across 12 states and Union territories will be held on May 7. Counting will be done on June 4.
LUCKNOW: With the Congress Election Committee (CEC) meeting slated for Saturday, and the second phase of voting for 88 seats across India including Rahul Gandhis Wayanad seat having wrapped up, all eyes are now on the electoral landscape of Rae Bareli and Amethi, the two bastions of the Gandhi family, in Uttar Pradesh, where the party is yet to announce its candidates. The meeting comes amid a fervent demand by Congressmen to field former party president Rahul Gandhi from Amethi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli. While the process of nominations for the key constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli commenced on Friday, and will continue till May 3, Congress insiders claim that the formal announcement of the names of the Gandhi scions is likely to be made after the CEC meeting. Highly-placed sources in the Congress also claim that both Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are likely to visit Ayodhya to take darshan of Ram Lalla before heading to their respective constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli. The buzz around Rahul Gandhis candidature from Amethi also got weight from the fact that besides the renovation work at the Congress office, the guest house on the premises also got whitewashed and cleaned to host Rahul Gandhi, its most prominent guest. Moreover, sources also claim that after the announcement of his name, Rahul Gandhi may file his nomination from Amethi either on May 1 or 2. However, there is no official confirmation. Posters of Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid speculation over Congress' candidate for LS polls 2024 A senior Congress leader hinted at the possibility of back-to-back nominations of both Rahul and Priyanka during the narrow window between May 1 and May 3. However, there was also strong speculation over the possible candidature of Robert Vadra, Priyankas husband, from Amethi on a Congress ticket. Vadra had even gone vocal about it claiming that the people of Amethi wanted him to represent them in the Lok Sabha this time. Even some posters backing his candidacy had surfaced across Amethi two days back. Rahul Gandhi made his political debut in Amethi in 2004 and won the seat thrice before he was defeated by the BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019. However, Gandhi managed to secure a Lok Sabha seat from Wayanad. While in Amethi, the BJPs sitting MP Smriti Irani is seeking a second term, in Rae Bareli, the ruling party is waiting for the Congress to announce its candidate before taking a decision. Rae Bareli has been the Congress stronghold for decades. Sonia Gandhi, who used to contest from Amethi prior to 2004, shifted to Rae Bareli, her mother-in-law Indira Gandhis bastion, leaving Amethi for son Rahul in 2004. However, owing to her medical condition, Sonia Gandhi decided to withdraw from electoral politics in 2024 and followed the Rajya Sabha route to Parliament. She was elected to the upper house in February this year from Rajasthan. Notably, Rae Bareli was the only seat in Uttar Pradesh where the Congress managed to win in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. There has been constant speculation whether the Congress bastions in Uttar Pradesh will get a Gandhi contender in this years Lok Sabha elections. Both the constituencies will vote in the fifth phase on May 20. Renovation of Rahuls Amethi house adds to candidature buzz
Rajasthan records over 63% turnout in Phase 2 as supporters of rival candidates clash in Barmer
The highest voter turnout of 72.27% was recorded in the Barmer seat, followed by 71.93% in Banswara, while the average turnout in the State was registered at 63.88%.
NCC Women's T20 Triumphs: Maa Saroda XI Crowned Champions
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Nearly 61% turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls; Tripura records 78.53%, Manipur 77.18
New Delhi: Nearly 61 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues []
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Nearly 61 Per Cent Turnout In Phase 2 Of LS polls; Tripura records 78.53 pc, Manipur 77.18
NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Nearly 61 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am [] The post Nearly 61 Per Cent Turnout In Phase 2 Of LS polls; Tripura records 78.53 pc, Manipur 77.18 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Star Sports Press Room Show: Tom Moody, the former Australia cricketer, thinks Rishabh Pant is ahead of other candidates in the race for the wicketkeeper-batter slots in Indias squad for the Mens T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to select Indias 15-member squad by the end of this month for the mega event, to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 1. Pant made his return to competitive cricket last month through IPL 2024 after almost 15 months due to a life-threatening car crash. Pant has so far scored 342 runs in nine innings of IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals at an average of 48.86 and strike rate of 161.32. He has mainly batted in the middle order and slammed three half-centuries, the latest of which was an unbeaten 88 against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Pant has kept wickets in all of DCs matches, taking ten catches and effecting three stumpings. The way I look at it and what we have seen so far, more so from a fitness perspective, for me, Rishabh Pant has put himself right in front of the queue. Its great that hes back playing; is fit and feeling good, which is the most important thing. Its great that he ticked that box from what I have seen so far; hes moving very, very well halfway through the tournament. The second part is form behind the stumps, hes slick and his hands are smooth. Hes been moving gracefully. With the bat in hand, hes shown us that hes back, said Moody while replying to an IANS query on Star Sports Press Room Shows Ticket to World Cup episode. Moody further felt that Pants big-match temperament will come in handy in the World Cup while adding that K.L Rahul lends more flexibility as a reserve keeper-batter ahead of Sanju Samson. While Rahul has mainly batted as an opener in IPL 2024 and amassed 302 runs in eight games, Samson has amassed 314 runs in as many games as a top-order batter. What I like about Pant is that historically, he gets going in big games. Hes a big game player and I like that going into the World Cup because if my side is four down for 60, I have got someone whos historical record and a temperament who can navigate in that situation and get me a competitive score to get out of jail on a game which was sort of on the edge. For me, hes there at number one, and regarding second 'keeper, its a discussion between Sanju Samson and KL Rahul. I like both of them because they also back up as a reserve top-order batter. K.L. is a little bit flexible and can move both up and down the order, so he can bat anywhere from one to five. Hes shown that more so in 50-over cricket, than in T20s, but hes shown the capabilities to play in a different way coming in at a different entry point. Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former India cricketer and ex-chief selector, agreed that Pant is the front-runner as Indias wicketkeeper-batter for the T20 World Cup, and opined that Rahul should be picked as the reserve keeper ahead of Samson. Everybody knows the contest is between Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul. Unfortunately for Sanju, whos done very well, he hasnt got a continuous run in T20Is and his record there is not deadly on that front, which is number one. Number two is Sanju can bat only at number three and max, number four. Whereas number three and four slots are already fixed. Its a no-brainer (Shivam) Dube has to be at number four because he can terrorise the bowlers and opposition. He started to work on countering short balls and is now playing them very well. So when Suryakumar (Yadav) is at three and Dube is at four, and surely Rishabh Pant is at number five, Sanju, unfortunately, misses out. To answer if K.L Rahul should be the reserve wicketkeeper who can bat either as an opener or middle-order batter, yes and its for a very simple reason that hes got a very good track record. You see his T20I record, hes got hundreds across the globe and has a big-match temperament. So, he will be my reserve wicketkeeper-cum-reserve opener/batter. While addressing a pre-match press conference ahead of DCs IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday afternoon, Sourav Ganguly, the former India skipper serving as the director of cricket in the Delhi-based franchise, backed Pant and Samson to be in Indias squad for the T20 World Cup. I love Sanju Samson; I love Rishabh Pant. Rishabh will go (to the T20 World Cup). Sanju might also go. I'm not saying Sanju should not go. He's as good a player as anybody. He bats and keeps; he's captained Rajasthan superbly. Both can go for T20 WC if selectors feel; but Rishabh will go as hes back fully.
Nearly 61% Turnout Till 5 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha's Phase 2 Today
Voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. For Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura, polling is over.Polling for the second phase was held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 60.7 per cent was recorded till 5 pm.
LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM
Polling for the second phase is being held for 88 seats in 13 states: 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh, and one... The post LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM appeared first on HW News English .
Five of family killed, two injured in car-truck collision in Rajasthan's Anupgarh
JAIPUR: Five people of a family, including four women were killed and two people were injured when their car collided with the rear of a truck on Friday in Rajasthan's Anupgarh district, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Bhanwarlal said the accident occurred when the family of seven were travelling in a car from Raisingh Nagar to conduct some ritual. The accident occurred between Khokhrawali and Salempura when the car collided with a truck, killing five members of the family on the spot and leaving a woman and the driver injured, the ASP said. The injured were rushed to a hospital, where the driver died during treatment, he said. The deceased were identified as Hetram (45), his wife Sunita (42), relative Likhmadevi (55), Vidyadevi (40), Kalavati Devi (48) and car driver Shankarlal (38), all residents of Kikarwali village falling under Sriganganagar district, he said. The bodies were sent for post-mortem and a case was registered against the truck driver who managed to flee, he added.
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The Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Sridharan Sriram was hopeful of speed sensation Mayank Yadav's participation in the match against Rajasthan Royals.
LS polls phase 2: Over 60% turnout till 5 pm
New Delhi: Over 60 per cent polling was reported till 5 pm in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some booths in Kerala and West Bengal. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani []
IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav Likely To Play Against Rajasthan Royals
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Vibrant voter participation marks Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Polls across India
The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India showcased a strong democratic spirit, with people from various backgrounds turning out in large numbers to vote. Notable instances included a groom in Maharashtra who left his wedding ceremony to vote, highlighting the commitment to civic duty. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh saw touching scenes of elderly voters, including a 108-year-old woman and a 102-year-old man casting their votes. Despite some areas experiencing polling issues, these events underscore the significance of each vote in shaping the nation's future.
Ravindra Singh Bhati alleged that tapes were being pasted in front of his name on the EVMs. Meanwhile, Congress leader Ummeda Ram Beniwals supporters accused the supporters of Bhati of booth capturing.
50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Phase 2 Today
Voting is on in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP. Polling for the second phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 50 per cent has been recorded till 3 pm.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Elections Today
Polling for the 2nd phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average []
Sibal criticizes EC for not issuing notice to Modi, terms it 'powerless entity'
Sibal criticizes EC for not issuing notice to Modi, terms it 'powerless entity' Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said the Election Commission seeking a response from the BJP instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the opposition charge that he gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan showed that it is a ''helpless puppet''. Taking cognisance for the first time of a model code violation complaint against a prime minister, the EC on Thursday issued the notice to BJP president J P Nadda seeking his response to complaints filed by Congress, CPI, CPI (ML) and civil society groups regarding the remarks made by Modi on April 21 in Banswara. These complaints had referred to Modi's allegations that the Congress wanted to redistribute the wealth of the people to Muslims and that the opposition party won't even spare the 'mangalsutra' of women. In a post on X, Sibal said, ''Election Commission(EC): No 'lal ankh' to Modi. Seeks BJP's response for Modi's openly communal utterances. Shows that EC: helpless puppet; dare not send notice to Modi; ignorant of its own MCC; exposes itself to ridicule.'' Sibal, a former Congress leader who is an independent MP in the Rajya Sabha, alleged that the poll watchdog had ''defected'' to the BJP. The Congress had on Thursday claimed that public pressure forced the EC to issue the notice. The EC is ''super, super cautious'' when it comes to the prime minister, Congress general secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh had said.
Rajasthan: 13 Lok Sabha Seats See Over 50% Polling Till 3 pm
Rajasthan: 13 Lok Sabha Seats See Over 50% Polling Till 3 pm After low turnout in the first phase of polling on April 19, the polling turnout showed a significant upward trend in the second phase in Rajasthan where more than 50 per cent voting took place in 13 Lok Sabha seats by 3 pm, which was 41.51 per cent on 12 seats in the first phase. 50.27 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm across the 13 parliamentary constituencies. At the same time, 66.52 per cent of voting took place in the Bagidora assembly constituency, according to official data. The polling percentage in 12 Lok Sabha seats that went to polls in the first phase on April 19 was 41.51 per cent by this time. Around 2.8 crore voters are eligible to vote in the second phase of the polls. This is the final phase of polling in Rajasthan. Voting is underway in Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Kota-Bundi, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran, along with the Bagidora Assembly constituency where a by-poll is underway. The highest voter turnout of 60.01 per cent was recorded in the tribal-dominated Banswara-Dungarpur seat in South Rajasthan by 3 pm while the Barmer-Jaisalmer seat located along the Indo-Pak border recorded 59.71 per cent voting. Tonk-Sawai Madhopur recorded the lowest turnout of 42.61 per cent till 3 pm, according to official data. Voting percentage in other constituencies till 3 pm stood at 43.28 in Ajmer, 45.39 in Bhilwara, 51.71 in Chittorgarh, 49.85 in Jalore, 56.12 in Jhalawar, 50 in Jodhpur, 54.78 in Kota, 44.27 in Pali, 43.94 in Rajsamand and 51.60 in Udaipur. Enthusiasm was seen among the people who lined up at the polling booths to cast votes. However, in Banswara, no voter reached the Adibheet polling booth during the initial hours. The locals have certain demands regarding compensation against land acquired for a power plant and have declared to boycott the elections. The officials said that they are trying to convince the voters to exercise their franchise. In the first two hours of the voting, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is contesting from Kota-Bundi, BJP state president CP Joshi, BJP candidate from Chittorgarh, Union minister and BJP candidate from Jodhpur Gajendra Singh Shekhawat cast their votes. Assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani cast his vote in Ajmer while former chief ministers Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot exercised their franchise in Jhalawar and Jodhpur respectively. 108-year-old Bhuri Bai cast her vote at the Gunjara polling booth in the Kota-Bundi LS constituency. She was brought to the polling booth in a wheelchair by the family members. A man, his son and granddaughters, representing three generations, reached a polling station at Sankand in Jalore to cast votes. They also took pictures at the selfie point in the booth. A groom, Radhe Suthar, cast his vote at Bhadsoda in Chittorgarh before going for his wedding procession. Suthar told reporters that it is important to exercise franchise in democracy, so he spared time to cast a vote before his marriage function. Voting for 12 seats in the desert state was held in the first phase on April 19. The Bagidora Assembly seat in Banswara fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya switched over to the BJP. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as a BJP candidate. Rajasthan has a total of 25 Lok Sabha seats. 12 went to poll in the first phase on April 19 and polling in the 13 seats is underway on Friday.
IPL-17: LSG vs RR | High-flying Rajasthan looks to maintain winning run against resurgent Lucknow
Former champions Rajasthan Royals have looked in ominous form this season with seven wins from eight games, and they could be a tough nut to crack for Lucknow Super Giants.
If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress
If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress Cautioning people against voting for the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Friday said the grand old party will 'snatch 55 per cent' of their wealth and assets if they make the 'mistake' of putting their electoral trust in them. Speaking to media persons after casting his vote in Gautam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, Poonawala said, On one side, there is the mission and vision of PM Modi. This government lifted 25 crore people out of poverty over the last 10 years and is committed to bringing more out of penury if elected again. We have also underlined our commitment to building 3.5 crore more houses for the poor, new highways and expressways at double the rate while taking the total number of airports in the country to 70. On the other side, there is the Congress that neither has a mission nor vision. All it has to show to the people is corruption...one family's ambition, commission and the politics of division. They stand against Sanatana, have made a mockery of Shakti (women's power) and even questioned the existence of Lord Ram. However, the people will choose wisely again as they did in 2014 and 2019. Wading into the massive political uproar over the Congress' alleged promise of a wealth survey and redistribution, the BJP national spokesperson said, If you make the mistake of voting the Congress back, they will snatch 55 per cent of your wealth and assets. There is a lot of public anger over all this talk of wealth X-ray. Under the garb of appeasement, they want to snatch the rights of the OBC, SC and ST communities and give them to their favoured vote bank. The people will give them a befitting reply. He added that the BJP's campaign pitch of Abki baar 400 paar (let's aim for 400-plus seats) wasn't just limited to the party anymore but reflects the popular sentiment. Polling for Phase 2 of the general elections got underway at 7 am on Friday, with Tripura topping the voter turnout at 57.47 pc till 1 pm, according to data shared by the Election Commission (EC). Among the other states polling in Phase 2, Assam registered 46.31 per cent till 1 pm, Bihar 33.80 per cent, Chhattisgarh at 53.09 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir at 38.23 per cent, Kerala at 39.26 per cent and Rajasthan at 40.39 per cent. (ANI)
LSG vs RR: 44th Match, Dream11 Team, Indian Premier League 2024
Rajasthan Royals have been the team to beat in the TATA IPL 2024. Sanju Samson and his men have come to the top of all the challenges they have faced so far. RR will be facing Lucknow Super Giants in their next game. That game will take place at Ekana Stadium on Saturday evening. If RR wins this game, they will make it to the playoffs. On the other hand, LSG will jump to second place if they win this game, as they have ten points on the table. LSG vs RR: Match Details Match Date : April 27, 2023 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow LSG vs RR: Live Streaming Details The live telecast for LSG vs RR clash on Saturday will be televised on Star Sports channels across cable TV networks. Fans can also enjoy the live stream on their mobile devices for free through the Jio Cinema app or website. LSG vs RR: Head-to-Head Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed playing against Lucknow Super Giants until now in the TATA IPL. These two teams have faced each other 4 times, and LSG has just one win while RR has won three encounters between the two. LSG vs RR: Pitch Report The pitch at Ekana Stadium has an uneven bounce, which may work in favour of the bowlers. Some balls will stick to the pitch and grip the surface. So it will be hard to bat in the first inning. Hence, chasing will be easier at this venue because of the dew. LSG vs RR: Predicted XIs LSG :Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur RR :Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler,Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal LSG vs RR: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Captain), KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran Batters : Yashasvi Jaiswal All-rounders : Marcus Stoinis (Vice Captain), Riyan Parag, Krunal Pandya Bowlers : Yuzi Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Mohsin Khan Dream11 Prediction : Both teams are doing well this season, but RR has good form on their side. That is the reason that we predict Rajasthan Royals to win this game on Saturday. Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates
Resurgent LSG face off against high-flying RR
High-flying Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning momentum and consolidate their position at the top when they take on a resurgent Lucknow Super Giants, who would be gunning for revenge at home in an IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals take on struggling MI as playoff race intensifies
Struggling MI have won three matches out of eight games and are in the eighth position after facing defeat in the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets. DC`s biggest positive has undoubtedly been skipper Rishabh Pant`s form, which appears to be improving with each game
Fact Check: Did BJP Leader Say They Will End Reservation, Change Constitution?
Multiple social media users have shared a video of Rajasthan minister Kirori Lal Meena in which he can be heard saying that if the BJP-led NDA government secures 400 seats in Lok Sabha Elections, it will remove reservation and change the Constitution
LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote
LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote Amidst the ongoing second phase of general elections, people residing in a remote area of Tripura's Dhalai district chose boats as their mode of travel for exercising their franchise rights. The Election Commission of India took to its official X handle and posted the photos of people coming by boats to cast their votes. Vote By Boat! Anchoring the choice: Voters of 44/68 Raima Valley AS remote area of Dhalai district, Tripura are coming to cast their votes by using boats, the EC said in a post. Meanwhile, there has been a substantial increase in voter turnout in Tripura, as the North-Eastern state recorded a 36.42 per cent voting percentage till 11:00 am, as per the Election Commission of India. Other states where there is high voter turnout are Chhattisgarh (35.47%), Manipur (33.32%), and West Bengal (31.25%). Maharashtra is witnessing low voter turnout, as the state has recorded 18.83 per cent. Voting percentages for other states participating in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls till 11:00 am are Assam (27.43%), Bihar (21.68%), Jammu & Kashmir (26.61%), Karnataka (22.34%), Kerala (25.61%), Madhya Pradesh (28.15%), Rajasthan (26.84%), and Uttar Pradesh (24.41%). The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States/Union Territory including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir With weather conditions predicted to be within normal ranges, voters can cast their vote comfortably. For the convenience of voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions, according to the Election Commission. According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors, and 5929 third-gender electors. A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note. (ANI)
IPL 2023, RR vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles
Match 44 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Lucknow Super Giants host table-toppers Rajasthan Royals.
In Kota, Speaker Om Birla Seeks 3rd Term, Congress Fields His Ex-Colleague
The Kota Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan is witnessing a high-profile electoral battle in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Rajasthan Registers 26% Voter Turnout in 13 Constituencies for Lok Sabha Polls by 11 AM
Rajasthan Registers 26% Voter Turnout in 13 Constituencies for Lok Sabha Polls by 11 AM Polling picked up in the initial hours in the 13 Lok Sabha seats of Rajasthan where elections are being held in the second phase on Friday. Nearly 27 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling across the 13 parliamentary constituencies and one assembly seat in Rajasthan where a bypoll is underway. 26.84 percent voter turnout was recorded in the Lok Sabha seats and 31 per cent in the Bagidora assembly constituency by 11 am, according to official data. The voting percentage in the first four hours in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls is above that of the first phase. The polling percentage in 12 Lok Sabha seats that went to polls on April 19 was 22.51 per cent by this time. Around 2.8 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the polls. This is the final phase of polling in Rajasthan. Voting is underway in Barmer-Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, Chittorgarh, Banswara, Kota-Bundi, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran, along with the Bagidora Assembly constituency where a bypoll is underway. The highest voter turnout of 30.04 percent was recorded in the tribal dominated Banswara-Dungarpur seat, followed by Barmer where 29.58 per cent electors cast votes by 11 am. Tonk-Sawai Madhopur recorded the lowest turnout of 24 per cent in the first four hours, according to official data. Voting percentage in other constituencies till 11 am stood at 24.43 in Ajmer, 25.15 in Bhilwara, 26.48 in Chittorgarh, 28.50 in Jalore, 28.88 in Jhalawar, 25.75 in Jodhpur, 28.30 in Kota, 24.62 in Pali, 25.58 in Rajsamand and 27.46 in Udaipur. Enthusiasm was seen among the people who lined up at the polling booths to cast votes. However, in Banswara, no voter reached the Adibheet polling booth by 11 am. The locals have certain demands regarding compensation against land acquired for a power plant and have declared to boycott the elections. The officials said are trying to convince the voters to exercise their franchise. In the first two hours of the voting, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is contesting from Kota-Bundi, BJP state president CP Joshi, BJP candidate from Chittorgarh, Union minister and BJP candidate from Jodhpur Gajendra Singh Shekhawat cast their votes. Assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani cast his vote in Ajmer while former chief ministers Vasundhara Raje and Ashok Gehlot exercised their franchise in Jhalawar and Jodhpur respectively. 108-year-old Bhuri Bai cast her vote at Gunjara polling booth in Kota-Bundi LS constituency. She was brought to the polling booth in a wheelchair by the family members. A man, his son and granddaughters, representing three generations, reached a polling station at Sankand in Jalore to cast votes. They also took pictures at the selfie point in the booth. A groom, Radhe Suthar, cast his vote at Bhadsoda in Chittorgarh before going for his wedding procession. Suthar told reporters that it is important to exercise franchise in democracy, so he spared time to cast vote before his marriage function. Voting for 12 seats in the desert state was held in the first phase on April 19. The Bagidora Assembly seat in Banswara fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya switched over to the BJP. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Banswara as a BJP candidate.
25% Turnout Till 11 am As 88 Seats Vote In Phase 2 Today
Voting is on in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP.
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LS polls: Anger in speeches of BJP leaders indicate their frustration, says Sachin Pilot
Bhopal: Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday said that the anger in speeches of BJP brass, noticed after the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, indicates frustration in them over the unfavourable situation for them in the general elections. Addressing an election rally in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Pilot said that the senior BJP leaders started giving angry speeches after the first phase of elections. This is a manifestation of their frustration over the disclosure of the election slipping out of their hand after the first phase polling, he said. Mr Pilot claimed that the people are fed up with the false promises given by BJP and hence, an undercurrent against the party is visible across the country. He wondered why BJP needed 400 plus seats in the general elections, as the party claimed to bag, when only 272 seats are required to form the government. There is something in their mind. Initially, BJP leaders said that they needed 400 plus seats to change the Constitution. But, later BJP brass started countering it, saying that they will not tamper with the Constitution, Mr Pilot said. He said that Congress had secured 400 plus seats in 1984 Lok Sabha polls. But, the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi never said that he would finish the Opposition. He said that the speeches of BJP leaders are confined to three Ms- Muslim-Hindu, mandir-masjid and mangalsutra. Mr Pilot also addressed public meetings at Mandsaur and Balon in Madhya Pradesh. The second of the four-phase polling in Madhya Pradesh is going to be held on April 26 when six LS seats are scheduled to go to the polls. BJP had won 28 out of 29 seats in the 2019 LS polls in Madhya Pradesh whereas Congress secured the lone seat of Chhindwara.
EC in PM Modis pocket, says Surjewala
BELAGAVI: AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, said on Thursday that the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was once a neutral body, is now controlled by the PM. The election commissioner was in the past elected by a three-member group comprising the Chief Justice of India, the Leader of Opposition, and the PM. Unfortunately, such an important institution has fallen into the pocket of Narendra Modi today. It is like a pen in Modis pocket, and hes using it as per wishes, Surjewala told reporters here. Surjewala said the Congress had appealed to the ECI to initiate action against the PM for his alleged hate speech targeting Muslims in an election rally in Rajasthan recently. Elections should be fought on major issues like development, education, dams, road infrastructure, IITs, IIMs, irrigation, etc. But Modi follows the agenda of hate, he said. He said Modi was making such remarks to polarise society as he fears losing the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. A leader who is losing will only abuse others and get angry and frustrated, he added. Surjewala said the PM was worried about the guarantees of the Congress government in Karnataka. He asked whether involving people in the process of development that the Karnataka government was doing was urban Naxalism or rural Naxalism, as claimed by BJP leaders. We are making people the owners of the government. We are servants of the people, he said. Condemning the murder of Neha Hiremath on the college campus in Hubballi, Surjewala said he met the girls family on Wednesday. By appointing a Special Public Prosecutor, the government is keen on getting the trial completed within 90- 120 days. The government will ask through the Special Public Prosecutor for capital punishment for the killer, he said.
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm
Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm
India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up
India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world's biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals raise the pitch of the campaign by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes. Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1, with votes set to be counted on June 4. Modi is seeking a record-equalling third straight term on the back of his economic record, welfare measures, national pride, Hindu nationalism and personal popularity. Surveys suggest he will easily win a comfortable majority. His challengers have formed an alliance of more than two dozen parties and are promising greater affirmative action, more handouts and an end to what they call Modi's autocratic rule. A total of 88 seats out of the 543 seats in the lower house of parliament went to the polls on Friday, with 160 million people eligible to vote. They were spread across 13 states and federal territories in the world's most populous country. More than half of the seats in Friday's contests were in the southern states of Kerala and Karnataka and the northwestern state of Rajasthan. The campaign has become more heated since the first phase of voting on April 19 as Modi and the main opposition Congress party have faced off on communal issues with Modi accusing Congress of favouring minority Muslims, aiming to dilute affirmative action and planning to impose an inheritance tax. Congress has denied the charges and said Modi fears losing and was using divisive language to distract voters from real issues such as unemployment, the price rise and rural distress. But some voters were responding to the BJP. I will vote for BJP. Muslims will get a lot of benefits if Congress comes to power and I dont want taxpayers' money to go for the benefit of any one community, said Shree Hari S.S., 23, who voted in the tech hub of Bengaluru. Tackling unemployment, inflation and high taxation in the world's fastest growing major economy, however, should be the priorities of the new government, said Kareemulla Basha, 47, a Bengaluru software engineer and a Muslim voter. When you promise something, see if it is fiscally prudent, he said. I am okay with subsidies, but the government should do a better job of finding a balance and understanding how much they will cost the exchequer. RAHUL GANDHI IN THE FRAY Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president and the face of the party, was among the 1,200 candidates in the fray on Friday. Your vote will decide whether the next government will be of 'a few billionaires' or of '140 crore Indians', Gandhi posted on X as voting began, referring to India's population of 1.4 billion. Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen to step out of their homes today and become a 'soldier of the constitution' and vote to protect democracy. Gandhi is seeking re-election from Wayanad in Kerala and faces Annie Raja of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and BJP's K. Surendran, among others, in the Left Front-ruled state. In 2019, Gandhi defeated the CPI candidate by more than 400,000 votes, the highest margin in Kerala, although he lost his second seat to BJP in the family bastion of Amethi in north India. India allows a candidate to contest from more than one seat but they can retain only one if they win from more. Congress slumped to a historic low when it was swept out of power by BJP in 2014 and won its second-lowest number of 52 seats in 2019, with Kerala contributing the highest tally of 15. The party is expected to do better in Karnataka this year where it won just one of 28 seats in 2019 but gained strength and defeated BJP in state elections last year. It is still seen to be struggling nationally as bickering within the opposition alliance it leads and graft cases against some leaders has hobbled its challenge to Modi. The Election Commission and political parties have been worried about voter turnout due to the summer heat and wedding season in some parts of the country with turnout falling to around 65% in the first phase from nearly 70% in 2019. While Bengaluru, which has faced an unusually hot summer this year, is forecast to touch a high of 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) on Friday, Mathura is expected to touch 41 degrees Celsius (106F), weather websites showed.
Playoff-Hungry Delhi Capitals Seek Triumph Over Struggling Mumbai Indians
Playoff-Hungry Delhi Capitals Seek Triumph Over Struggling Mumbai Indians An upbeat Delhi Capitals will look to keep the winning momentum going against an inconsistent Mumbai Indians when the two sides square off in the IPL here on Saturday. The Capitals have endured a rollercoaster season so far, showing flashes of brilliance while also succumbing to embarrassing defeats. But three wins in the last four matches have helped them climb to the sixth spot and a win against MI will strengthen their claim to a play off spot. On the other hand, after a familiar poor start, MI bounced back with three wins in their next four matches but a comprehensive nine-wicket thrashing by Rajasthan Royals put an end to their resurgence. They are tottering on the eighth place on the points table and can ill-afford to lose. DC's biggest positive has undoubtedly been skipper Rishabh Pant's form, which appears to be improving with each game. He has looked sharp behind the stumps and seems to be batting with freedom. He was at his belligerent best during a match-winning unbeaten knock against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. It would be fair to say that the southpaw is in prime position to make India's squad for the T20 World Cup despite stiff opposition from the likes of Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik and Ishan Kishan. In Jack Fraser-McGurk, DC have found an able top-order batter who can exploit the powerplay but more is expected of opener Prithvi Shaw, given that his only responsibility is to bat as he is used an Impact Substitute. David Warner missed out the previous game, making way for Shai Hope, who couldn't capitalise on the opportunity, and the veteran Australian might be brought back in the playing XI. Tristan Stubbs has time and again proved he can be brutal with the bat while Axar Patel also showcased his batting prowess when he was elevated up the order in the four-run win against GT. While the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar have bowled economically, DC's fast bowling unit needs to step up. Pace spearhead Anrich Nortje is having a forgettable season and has leaked runs at 13.36 which has been a major problem for Delhi. The likes of Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Ishant Sharma have been plagued by injuries leading to inconsistent runs. They were taken to the cleaners by MI batters, who piled on 234/5 earlier in the season. And DC would be wary of a similar performance. MI's resurgence this season began with a win against DC and the five-time champions would hope for an encore in the crucial clash. For Mumbai, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have got runs but all of them have found form in patches. It's time for the likes of Tim David, Ishan Kishan and skipper Hardik Pandya to contribute a big way and take some pressure off the top trio. While the batting department has occasionally looked good, the bowling remains a massive cause of concern. Jasprit Bumrah has expectedly been MI's standout bowler. He has led the attack with 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.37. However, new addition Gerald Coetzee has been inconsistent in his maiden IPL. Though he has an economy of 10.10, the South African pacer has accounted for 12 wickets in eight games. But barring the two seamers, Mumbai's bowling has disappointed. SQUADS: ====== Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Abishek Porel, Ricky Bhui, Yash Dhull, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra, Swastik Chikara, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Dar Salam, Vicky Ostwal, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Khaleel Ahmed, Sumit Kumar, Axar Patel, Gulbadin Naib, Lalit Yadav, Jake Fraser-McGurk. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Tim David, Shreyas Gopal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Anshul Kamboj, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Mohammad Nabi, Shams Mulani, Naman Dhir, Shivalik Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Nuwan Thushara, Tilak Varma, Harvik Desai, Nehal Wadhera, Luke Wood. Match starts 7.30pm IST.
KOCHI: Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram was witness to a one-of-a-kind performance on Saturday. Under a canopy of soft lights and soothing music, Spanish dancer Bettina Castano moved elegantly to the fiery rhythm of flamenco. It was poetry in motion. With each step, new stanzas unfolded, inviting the audience to lean back and soak in the splendour of the occasion. However, this changed when a new figure emerged on the stage. With a flourish of lights in various hues of the rainbow, audiences were pulled back on the edge of their seat as Bengaluru-based kalari artist Raam Kumar Rs almost fluid-like and dynamic movements presented a stark contrast to the earlier dance. This fusion of flamenco and kalari, made profound by the rich, resonant tones of mizhavu music playing in the backdrop, made up the Bhoomiputri performance. Directed by Latha Kurien Rajeev, it is based on poems by Meera Nair and portrays the evolving journey of women. I wrote the poems nearly a decade ago. It was Latha who suggested adapting the work for the stage some years ago. Now, it has come to fruition. Im very happy with the outline. As the quote says, Poetry does not belong to those who write it, but to those who need it. I believe this art form allows it to reach a broader audience than the written form alone, Meera says. Rajarajeshwari E of Nireeksha Womens Theatre crafted the script using lines from the poetry collection that touched her the most. Latha then interpreted the script in her unique style and transformed it into a one-hour performance. Everything happened serendipitously. I never expected to fuse these two art forms. But it turned out to be a beautiful performance. Almost all of my directors explore the theme of a woman her strength and sacrifice. Its present in this performance too, says Latha, the director. Bhoomiputri explores a womans journey from the innocence of her youth to her finding inner strength after the experiences she faces in life. I believe these experiences are almost the same with every woman. Only a few manage to break free from the bondage. In the play, theres a moment where the woman takes back her power and breaks all that tries to shackle her and change her soul. Its quite poignant, says Latha. Latha explains that she is not a feminist, nonetheless, she stands against violence against women. I firmly believe that love is the ultimate cure for everything. And the first step towards it is the love and understanding of oneself. The narrative points out that every man must awaken the Goddess in him. Within each person, there exists a balance of opposing natures, symbolised by Yin and Yang. This concept is also like the Shiva Shakti concept, represented in Indian culture as Ardhnarishwar. How you perceive, receive, and accept these forces have the power to transform you, Latha says. What melds the two performances together is, no doubt, the music. Kalamandalam artist Rahul Aravind was exceptional on the mizhavu. The lighting and sound design teams too needed to be commended for bringing the space alive. The stage setting was intentionally made minimalistic. And Latha wanted Raam and Battina to have the stage entirely to themselves, allowing their performance to speak volumes without distractions. The sound and light nudge the audience towards the performers, enhancing each emotion and each flutter made by the duo. Speaking about the future of Bhoomiputri, Latha elaborates, I would like to present Bhoomiputri at various cultural and artistic institutions and art centres across the country and around the world. Theres much to be learned from the daughter of the earth. Did you know The roots of Flamenco is said to lie in the Roma migration from Rajasthan to Spain between 9th and 14th centuries. The essence of the dance form lies in its songs. Between 1780 and 1845, singing was the main aspect of Flamenco, dance and musical accompaniment were secondary. The songs sdeal with themes like anguish, despair, love, humour, etc.
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Lok Sabha polls: Tejasvi Surya offers prayers at Bengaluru residence before casting vote
Lok Sabha polls: Tejasvi Surya offers prayers at Bengaluru residence before casting vote Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Bangalore South constituency Tejasvi Surya offered prayers at his residence on Friday ahead of casting his vote for the phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls which began earlier today. Congress has fielded Sowmya Reddy against Surya in the Bangalore South constituency. In a post on X, Tejasvi Surya appealed to the voters to cast their vote on the BJP symbol. Wishing all candidates of BJP Karnataka the very best! The people of Karnataka are nationalists. They've witnessed the State's growth under PM Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. Urge all of you to click on the lotus button and elect Modi Ji once again! Surya said. Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Bangalore South has been a bastion for the BJP, the party has not been defeated from here since 1991. The late Ananth Kumar was elected to the Lok Sabha 6 times from this seat. In 2019, BJP's current Member of Parliament, Tejasvi Surya, secured victory with a significant margin of 27.87 per cent against Congress' BK Hariprasad and became the youngest BJP MP in Lok Sabha. In 2014, the seat was won by BJP's Ananth Kumar, defeating INC's Nandan Nilekani by a substantial margin. Earlier today, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on Friday cast his vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru. His wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, also cast her vote in Bengaluru today. Sudha Murty urged people, specifically youngsters, to exercise their right to vote and choose their leaders. The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies, including all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir. Initially, 89 constituencies were scheduled to go to polls today. However, the EC later announced that the voting in Madhya Pradesh's Betul would not take place during the second phase due to the death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate. As many as 1202 candidates, including 1098 males and 102 females, are in the fray.There are 8.08 crore male and 7.8 crore female voters among the electorate who will decide the fate of candidates. As many as 5,929 third-gender electors will also exercise their franchise in the second phase of the polls. The first phase of voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha election, the world's largest electoral exercise, was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout registered was over 62 per cent. The third phase election will be held on May 7. (ANI)
Will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM: Congress' K Muraleedharan
Will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM: Congress' K Muraleedharan Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Muraleedharan on Friday cast his vote at Jawahar Nagar LP School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and said that the Congress will block unholy alliance between BJP & CPM in the state. While speaking to the reporters, K Muraleedharan said that the party will win all the seats in the state. We are going to win all 20 seats in Kerala. Unfortunately, there is a deal between CPM and BJP in Kerala. The news has come out that EP Jayarajan (LDF convener) met BJP leader Prakash Javadekar. Their link is clear. We will win but we will block an unholy alliance between BJP & CPM in Kerala. Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, where high-profile candidates are in the fray this time, is going to witness a fierce triangular contest between BJP, Congress, and the CPI. Congress has fielded K Muraleedharan, son of late Congress doyen K Karunakaran whose pocket borough was once Thrissur, the ruling Left Democratic Front nominated former Agriculture Minister in the previous LDF government in the state, VS Sunilkumar. The constituency, where both Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF interchangeably won multiple times in the past seven decades, is currently held by Congress. All 20 seats will vote in the second phase in Kerala. These include Kasaragod, Kannur, Vatakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Ponnani, Palakkad, Alathur, Thrissur, Chalakudy, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Mavelikkara, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Attingal, and Thiruvananthapuram. The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States/Union Territory including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors, and 5929 third-gender electors. A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note. (ANI)
Voting underway for 13 LS seats in Rajasthan, long queues at polling booths
Voting underway for 13 LS seats in Rajasthan, long queues at polling booths Jaipur: Voting was underway for 13 seats in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Friday. Voting was being held in Jodhpur, Barmer, Pali, Jalore, Rajsamand, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Banswara, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Jhalawar-Baran. A total of [] The post Voting underway for 13 LS seats in Rajasthan, long queues at polling booths appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies: Kharge to voters
New Delhi: Amid polling for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters not to fall for any 'diversionary tactics' of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), adding that it is an election to protect democracy from the clutches of dictatorship. Taking to his official X handle, Kharge posted, We, the people of India - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds before you push the voting button. Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election. It is an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of Dictatorship. To all my dear citizens, from 89 Constituencies in 13 States and UTs, do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies. Always make your vote count. Reminding people of the party's salient promises in its manifesto or 'Nyay Patra', the Congress national president also called on the people to come out in record numbers and exercise their democratic right. For it may change the lives of 140 Crore Indians by bringing the paradigm of YUVA NYAY NAARI NYAY KISAAN NYAY SHRAMIK NYAY HISSEDARI NYAY Imagine a future where Justice, Freedom, Equality and Liberty are guaranteed. A future where rapid inclusive growth and transformative policies are guaranteed. My dear first-time voters, cut the clutter and distance the din, for you are the real changemakers and I welcome each one of you in this movement for Democracy. Everyone, please come out and VOTE in large numbers. BADLEGA BHARAT, JEETEGA INDIA, Kharge posted on X. 'We, the people of India' - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds, before you push the voting button. Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election. It is an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of Dictatorship. Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) April 26, 2024 Voting began at 7 am on Friday. The Lok Sabha election is being held in seven phases till June 1 and votes will be counted on June 4. According to the Election Commission of India, 88 constituencies across 13 states and union territories are set to go for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Initially, 89 constituencies were scheduled to go to polls today. However, the EC later announced that the voting in Madhya Pradesh's Betul would not take place during the second phase due to the death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate. Kerala has the highest number of constituencies as all 20 seats will poll today, followed by Karnataka with 14 seats. The other states that will go to poll on Friday include Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tripura, and Manipur. The poll for the Jammu parliamentary seat will also be held on Friday. As many as 1202 candidates, including 1098 males and 102 females are in the fray. There are 8.08 crore male and 7.8 crore female voters among the electorates who will decide the fate of candidates. As many as 5,929 third-gender electors will also exercise their franchise in the second phase of polls. The first phase of voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha election, the world's largest electoral exercise, was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout registered was over 62 per cent. The third phase election will be held on May 7.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 2 Voting Begins In 88 Seats Across 13 States
Voting has begun in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP.
Voting is on in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP.
The BJP in Rajasthan is facing obstacles ahead of the upcoming elections due to intra-party challenges, defections, inadequate development, anger over Agnipath, and farmer protests. Local factors are making it challenging for the saffron party in nine seats, including Churu, Nagaur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Dausa, Kota, Jodhpur, Barmer, and Banswara.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 2nd Phase Polling On 88 Seats Today
New Delhi: Voting has begun in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP. Elections for the second phase will be held for [] The post Lok Sabha Election 2024: 2nd Phase Polling On 88 Seats Today appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
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