BJP has disgraced democracy, doesn't follow any rules of EC: Samajwadi Party leader on UP by-polls
The BJP and Samajwadi Party traded accusations of electoral misconduct during the Uttar Pradesh by-polls. The SP alleged voter intimidation and police interference, prompting an Election Commission investigation and disciplinary action against some officers. The BJP, in turn, claimed instances of fake voting and demanded a probe. Despite the allegations, Moradabad SSP Satpal Antil assured a fair election process.
Five killed in bus-truck collision on Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh
ALIGARH (UP): Five people were killed and several injured when a bus collided with the truck on Yamuna Expressway here, police said Thursday. The incident took place in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday when the vehicles were passing through the Tappal area of the district, they said. An injured passenger told reporters that the privately operated bus was en route to Azamgarh in eastern Uttar Pradesh from Delhi's Kashmere Gate. The truck involved in the collision was carrying glass items, the man added. Police said it reached the spot immediately on receiving information about the accident and carried out relief and rescue operations. Police sent the injured to the hospital for treatment. The bodies of five deceased were sent for post-mortem, Aligarh Police said in a brief statement on X. Police said legal proceedings were initiated in the case and normal traffic was resumed on the Yamuna Expressway carriageway where the accident took place.
CM Yogi Adityanath to attend screening of 'The Sabarmati Report' in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to attend a screening of the film 'The Sabarmati Report' in Lucknow. The film, centered around the 2002 Godhra train burning and subsequent riots in Gujarat, has been promoted for widespread viewing across Uttar Pradesh districts.
A close fight in Uttar Pradesh's Katehari: Will lotus puncture cycle ride?
The Katehari assembly bypoll witnessed a dip in voter turnout compared to 2022, recording 56.9%. The contest was primarily between SP candidate Shobhawati Verma, wife of incumbent SP MLA Lalji Verma, and BJP's Dharmraj Nishad.
Palakkad couple on overlanding mission to plant one lakh trees in five years
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If one happens to spot a rugged 4x4 camper somewhere in the remote areas of the country, it must probably be Sangeeth, Kavya and their pet dog Drogo planting the seeds of tomorrows forests. When most people prioritise luxury and leisure, this couple from Palakkad has chosen to overland across India in their modified 4x4 SUV with a mission to plant one lakh trees in five years. Their journey Mission Mother Tree is a project towards sustainability, adventure and making a difference. It started as a simple plan leave a living memory in the form of trees across places they visit. It quickly became a full-scale drive. They left the security of their corporate jobs to pursue a life closer to nature. Sangeeth, who was previously a sales and marketing officer, and Kavya, a professional in dairy technology now pursuing research, packed up their lives, outfitted their vehicle and set off on a path that would take them to some of Indias most remote regions. Their goal is to explore responsibly and give back to the earth. Over the past two years, we have covered 45,000 kilometres across the country. Our travels arent just the thrill of overlanding but driven by a sense of purpose. We have successfully planted over 10,000 native saplings across the remote regions of India, with the help of a growing community of 4,000 volunteers who joined through social media and the acquaintances between travels, Sangeeth told TNIE. Their Instagram page lifeonroads_ is where they document their journey, and it has crossed over 2.4 lakh followers. To keep their journey sustainable and affordable, Sangeeth and Kavya transformed their Force Gurkha SUV into a camper, all for just Rs 20,000. All the work on the camper was completed by their IT friends group. The couple prepare their meals on the road, sharing their experiences with their companion, Drogo, who is as much a part of the adventure as they are. The couple relies on locally sourced seed balls, which they gather with the help of volunteers from the areas they visit. This ensures that the plants are suited to the local soil and climate, increasing the chances of survival. Their saplings span ten varieties of native trees, and they have achieved a 60% survival rate. For Kavya, the journey is about creating something lasting. One lakh trees may seem like a drop in the bucket against climate change, but were doing the best we can to build a community that values life on this planet, Kavya said. Not only do they plant these saplings but also keep track of their growth through an application, Tree Tag. Each sapling they plant is tagged and tracked using GPS coordinates via the app Tree Tag. Like a live report card, volunteers across the country too regularly update the couple on the progress of these plants. We note down the GPS coordinates of each tree we plant and track it through Tree Tag. It is a collective effort that wouldnt have been possible without the support of the people, Sangeeth said. In Kerala alone, they have planted around 300 saplings in Palakkad, 220 in Munnar, and 70 in Ernakulam. And each time they return to their home base, they plant a batch of seed balls nearby to keep a part of their mission close to home. They have travelled to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. They deviate to remote areas and camp there.Planning this mission often takes more time than the execution, Kavya said.
One dies, three injured in road accidents
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: One person died while as three other individuals, including an SPO, sustained injuries in separate road accidents here today. A police official said that one Dipak (32) son of Ram Chander of Mai Kharagpur, Uttar Pradesh at present Alpha Machail, Gajansoo, fell from a moving tractor at Gajansoo, resulting in injuries to him. He was taken to Government Medical College Jammu, where doctors declared him as dead on arrival, the police official said. The body [] The post One dies, three injured in road accidents appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Khammam Rama Temple Trustee Appointment Stayed
Hyderabad : Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court passed an interim order directing the state endowments department and other authorities not to appoint a trust board for the Sri Kodandarama Sametha Kalakodeshwara Aalayam situated in Kalakodima, Khammam. This direction came in response to a writ plea filed by the president of the temple trust challenging a notice issued by the authorities for appointing a trust board as per the provisions of The Telangana Charitable And Hindu Religious Institutions And Endowments Act. The petitioner alleged that the impugned notice issued by the respondents was illegal and in violation of the principles of natural justice besides being in violation of the Constitution. The petitioner also sought a direction to the respondent authorities not to appoint any trust board for the temple. After hearing the parties, the judge passed an interim direction and directed the respondents to file their response. Cement road laying tender under judicial lens Justice Surepalli Nanda of Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the grant of a tender in favour of BLG Infra Projects Private Limited for laying of concrete cement roads by Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC). The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by SV Projects alleging that the TGIIC overlooked the fact that the petitioner was a fit candidate to procure the tender, as it held the equipment of Concrete Paver Finisher 40 HP and also filed the registration certificate and lease agreement, as was mentioned as a condition of eligibility for the grant. The grant was for laying of concrete cement roads at IP Gadwal Jogulamba Gadwal district. It is the case of the petitioner that even though BLG Infra Projects Private Limited allegedly did not furnish the required documentation under the eligibility criteria, the tender was granted by TGIIC in its favour in September 2024. After hearing the petitioner, the judge admitted the writ plea and directed the respondent authorities to file their response and posted the matter for further adjudication. No LOC at banks instance: HC Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy of the Telangana High Court quashed a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued at the request of Union Bank of India against the managing director of Progressive Constructions Limited. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Pathuri Praveen. It is the case of the petitioner that Progressive Constructions availed credit facilities from the consortium of banks for which the petitioner stood as guarantor. He contended that the company incurred losses and could not repay the loans, at request the loans was restructured. He alleged that he was stopped by the immigration authorities on the ground that a LOC was issued against him. It was argued that LOC to prevent the petitioner from travelling abroad is arbitrary exercise of power and violative of his fundamental rights. Counsel representing the Centre argued that the Union Bank of India has to recover more than Rs 180 crore together with interest thereon from the borrower and the petitioner as the beneficiary of the bank guarantees has already given the BG invocation letter to the bank. The judge relying on various judgments, ruled that the clause which enunciates the guidelines and framework with regard to issuance of LOC at instance of chairman/managing director/CEOs of all Public Sector Banks was quashed by various High Courts, the LOC issued on that basis is liable to be set aside and cannot be sustained. Land acquisition for 4-way lane challenged Justice T. Vinod Kumar of Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the alleged arbitrary change in the alignment of the proposed four-lane expansion of the Armoor-Jagitial-Mancherial section of National Highway 63. The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Chedimela Ramesh and 22 others, alleging that the realignment has led to unwarranted acquisition of fertile agricultural lands in Anksapur and Padgal revenue villages, Nizamabad district. The petitioners argued that the change in alignment, is unjustified, as an earlier Section 3A notification dated March 14, 2023, was still in effect. The petitioners also alleged that the new notifications, along with the disposal order issued by the revenue divisional officer-cum-competent authority for land acquisition, violate the provisions of the Act and accordingly sought to set aside the same. The petitioners further contended that the fresh alignment decisions were made without proper justification or authority, driven by extraneous considerations. The petitioners claim that they were unaware of the notifications and were denied an opportunity to raise objections under the Act. The government pleader argued that the change in alignment necessitated fresh notifications, and objections were called for within the stipulated 21-day period, in accordance with law, which the petitioners failed to comply. The judge ordered notices to the respondents and posted the matter for further hearing after two weeks. Writ against alleged encroachment in Shiv Bagh Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the actions of the SR Nagar Station House officer in not taking any action against an illegal occupant of a property in Shiva Bagh, Ameerpet, Hyderabad. The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Balaji Estates India Private Limited alleging inaction of the respondent on the complaint of the petitioner pertaining to its property. The petitioner alleged that the respondent is acting in a highly arbitrary manner and in violation of the Constitution. The petitioner also alleged violation of the law laid down by the Supreme Court of India in Lalitha Kumari vs State of Uttar Pradesh. A direction was sought to the respondent for registering an FIR against the accused. The judge after hearing the petitioner, expressed his surprise to the fact that a building was illegally encroached as against a vacant land which is in general illegally occupied in many cases. The judge directed the government pleader representing the respondents to get instructions in the matter.
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49.3% turnout recorded in UP bypolls; highest 57.7% in Kundarki
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New policy for compensation to families of police martyrs
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Loan fraud racket busted in city by STF, four held
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CM inaugurates Tharu hostel in Balrampur
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If we were united 500 years ago, country would not have witnessed slavery: Yogi
Womans body found in Karhal during polling,father says she was killed for supporting BJP
People from minority community stopped from voting: SP neta
50.41% turnout of voters in Majhawan assembly bypoll
Drug peddler nabbed after encounter in Jaunpur
Bypolls to 15 Assembly seats record 50-70% turnout
Lucknow: A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70 per cent was recorded in the bypolls to 15 Assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities against police officials and misuse of government machinery. Polling was held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats in Uttar Pradesh, Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala constituencies in Punjab, Palakkad in Kerala and Kedarnath seat in Uttarakhand. While the polling percentage in Kerala was 70.51, it was 63 in Punjab, 57.64 in Uttarakhand and 49.3 in Uttar Pradesh. The final figures are likely to change. Sporadic incidents were reported from Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, Akhilesh Yadav said, All police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs should be immediately suspended on the basis of video evidence. Police have no right to check Aadhaar ID cards or identity cards. Acting on complaints by SP president Akhilesh Yadav, the Election Commission ordered suspension of five police personnel in Uttar Pradesh violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes. An incident of stone pelting was reported in Kakroli village during voting for the Meerapur Assembly bypoll following a confrontation between two groups. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Mithlesh Pal claimed that she was informed about people from outside the constituency being called in for bogus voting. These people have been accommodated in Madrasas and schools, she alleged. Pal also claimed that bogus voting was being done by women in burqa. In Punjab, a minor clash took place between the AAP and Congress supporters at Dera Pathana village in the Dera Baba Nanak segment.
Fake currency racket eyeing Maha kumbh busted; 2 held
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Uttar Pradesh by-elections witness 49% voter turnout amid allegations of polling irregularities
Uttar Pradesh witnessed moderate voter turnout in the assembly by-elections, with allegations of voter intimidation and irregularities surfacing. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the ruling BJP of suppressing voters, particularly in minority areas, while the BJP alleged bogus voting by the opposition. The Election Commission intervened, suspending police personnel for violating electoral norms.
Had People United 500 Years Ago...: Yogi Adityanath On Colonialism
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said if the country was united 500 years ago, it would not have faced colonialism.
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Karhal sees 54.1% voter turnout in bypoll
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Babri judgment emboldened Hindutva groups to target mosques: Owaisi
Hyderabad: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Wednesday that the Babri Masjid judgment has emboldened Hindutva groups to target Muslim places of worship across India. The Hyderabad MP cited the case of Shahi Jama Masjid at Chandausi, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Within three hours of the application being submitted, the Civil Judge ordered an initial survey Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Phulpur byelection: 43.43% voters cast vote at 435 booths
Bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand were also conducted on Wednesday. The results for all the elections will be out on November 23
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UP bypolls: 49.71% voter turnout recorded, SP accuses BJP of 'manipulating' voters
LUCKNOW: The by-poll to nine assembly constituencies of Uttar Pradesh witnessed a moderate 49.71 per cent voters turn out to seal the fate of 90 candidates, including 11 women, on Wednesday. According to the information shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Kundarki assembly segment in Moradabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 57.32 per cent voter turnout, while the Ghaziabad (Sadar) seat witnessed the lowest at 33.03 per cent. Till 5 pm, Meerapur seat in Muzaffarngar, where a BJP candidate was contesting on RLD symbol, registered 57.02 per cent turnout, Katehari in Ambedkar Nagar recorded 56.69 per cent, Karhal in Mainpuri registered 53.92 per cent, Majhawan in Mirzapur registered 50.41 per cent, Sisamau in Kanpur recorded 49.03 per cent and Phulpur in Prayagraj recorded 43.43 per cent turnout. The bypoll, necessitated by the election of sitting MLAs to Lok Sabha in 2024 general election, had to take place in 10 assembly constituencies but the Milkipur Assembly segment in Ayodhya district was put on hold by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as it is caught in litigation, pertaining to 2022 assembly election. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa stated that five policemen, including two each in Kanpur and Muzaffarnagar and one in Moradabad, were suspended for failing to execute their duties properly during polls. During the voting, the Samajwadi Party accused UP police of deterring voters, with visuals showing voters in Meerapur and Kundarki assembly constituencies being refused to cast their vote despite having valid ID cards and slips. Policemen were reportedly seen verifying voting slips and IDs, sparking protests against alleged voting malpractices, following which the Kanpur Police Commissionerate suspended officers who obstructed voters through unwarranted ID checks. Similarly, the SP Moradabad also informed the public through social media that action had been taken against errant officers. Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav accused the ruling BJP of misusing administrative machinery to secure a win in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls hrough manipulation and intimidating the voters. He mentioned that his party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) regarding irregularities in several constituencies. An incident of stone-pelting occurred in Kakroli village during Meerapur assembly bypoll, following a confrontation between two groups. Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh told the media persons that the police arrived at the scene and used mild force to disperse the crowd.
UP's solar-powered Jal Jeevan Mission to shine at Good Governance Conference in Raipur
Uttar Pradesh will present its innovative use of solar power in Jal Jeevan Mission projects at a national conference. With over 80% of these projects powered by solar energy, the state aims to serve as a model for others, showcasing cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches Dekho Apna Desh - People's Choice 2024 campaign from Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Dekho Apna Desh - People's Choice 2024 campaign, aiming to identify and promote the state's top tourist destinations. The campaign encourages public participation through voting and selfie uploads, with the goal of developing world-class tourist attractions based on public feedback.
Most exit polls predict victory for BJP-led alliances in Maha, Jharkhand
New Delhi : Several exit polls on Wednesday gave a clear edge to the BJP-led alliances in Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls while some put the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition ahead in the western state. Axis MyIndia was the only one to predict victory for the Congress-JMM alliance in Jharkhand with 53 seats out of 81 as against only 25 for BJP-led NDA and three seats for others. Exit polls were out soon after the close of polling in Maharashtra and the second phase of voting in Jharkhand, predicting victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra and the NDA in Jharkhand. In the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, 145 is the majority mark while it is 41 in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly. The BJP-Shiv-Sena-NCP alliance is in power in Maharashtra while JMM-Congress is ruling in Jharkhand. Counting of votes would take place on November 23 for the single-phase Maharashtra election held on Wednesday and the two-phased voting in Jharkhand on November 13 and 20. While the Matrize exit poll conducted in a tie-up with several news organisations predicted 150-170 seats for the BJP and allies in Maharashtra with a 48 per cent vote share, it gave the Congress and other allies only 110-130 seats with a vote share of 42 per cent. The poll gave others 8 to 10 seats, with a vote share of 10 per cent. In Jharkhand, the Matrize Exit poll predicted 42-47 seats for NDA and 25-30 seats for the INDIA bloc and gave 0-4 seats to others. The exit poll conducted by People's Pulse gave NDA's Mahayuti a whopping 175-195 seats while giving only 85-112 seats to MVA and 7-12 to others in Maharashtra. In Jharkhand, People's Pulse predicted 44-53 seats for NDA and 25-37 seats for INDIA Bloc while giving 5-9 seats to others. Axis MyIndia has predicted a 45 per cent vote share for the INDIA bloc and 37 per cent for the NDA. Another exit poll by P-MARQ in Maharashtra gave the NDA a total of 137-157 seats and INDIA Bloc's MVA 126-146 seats while giving 2-8 seats to others. On the other hand, the poll conducted by Electoral Edge predicted MVA to win 150 seats while giving 121 seats to BJP-led Mahayuti and 20 seats to others in Maharashtra. Exit polls by Poll Diary predicted the NDA to win in 122-186 seats and the MVA 69-121 while forecasting 12-29 seats for others in Maharashtra. Chanakya Strategies, another pollster, predicted 152-160 seats for Mahayuti and 130-138 seats for MVA while giving 6-8 seats for others in Maharashtra. Lokshahi Rudra has predicted a close fight between Mahayuti and MVA in Maharashtra and gave them 128-142 seats and 125-140 respectively. It gave others 18-23 seats. The exit poll by Lokpoll gave Mahayuti 115-128 seats, with 37-40 per cent vote share, and predicted victory for MVA in 151-162 seats, giving them 43-46 per cent vote share. It gave others 5-14 seats with a vote share of 16-19 per cent. Some exit polls have also predicted the BJP's victory in 5-7 seats out of bypolls held in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. A survey conducted by Delhi University's Centre for Global Studies (CGS) has predicted electoral victories for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra and the NDA in Jharkhand. The Election Commission has criticised the exit polls on the manner in which they have been conducted and in several past elections, they have been proved way off the mark.
'Ensure eco-friendly weddings': Discom urges marriage halls not to use diesel generators
To combat rising pollution in western Uttar Pradesh, PVVNL is urging wedding venues to replace diesel generators with permanent electricity connections. The region, including Meerut and Ghaziabad, is experiencing poor to severe air quality, prompting school closures up to Class 12 in line with GRAP Stage IV and Supreme Court directives.
UP Bypolls Exit Polls Result 2024: BJP led by Yogi predicted to win six seats, SP three
Exit polls suggest a victory for the BJP in the Uttar Pradesh by-elections. The polls indicate the BJP will secure six seats, while the SP will likely win three. These by-elections hold significance as the first electoral test following the Lok Sabha elections.
Why Is 'Devi' The Most Common Surname In India?
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Deviyah,' 'Devi' is Indias most common surname, widely used by women, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh: Crowd consisting Islamists pelt stones at police during Muzzafarnagar by-polls
The incident is believed to have happened when Muslims in huge numbers reached the spot to cast their votes. The Police then began controlling the crowd, checking the IDs of all the voters in line and asking them to follow the due procedure and discipline. Following this the crowd began pelting stones at the police after which the latter resorted to using a pistol to disperse the crowd.
Speaking to the media, the mother of the victim said, Yesterday, my daughter told Prashant that she does not fear anyone and will vote for Kamal [the political symbol of the BJP]. She asserted that her daughter was strangled to death for suggesting that she would vote for the BJP in the bypolls. Investigation into the murder of Dalit woman in Karhal is underway.
We Have Orders: Akhilesh Yadav Shares Clip Of UP Cop, Revolver In Hand
Amid a wave of allegations of electoral malpractices in the bypolls to nine Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has shared a video in which a police officer can be seen charging at women with a revolver pointed at them
UP bypoll: Electors prevented from voting in Meerapur, 5 cops suspended
By-polls in Uttar Pradeshs nine Assembly seats on Wednesday, November 20, are witnessing violence and police lathi charges with Opposition parties alleging voter intimidation and bogus voting. At least five police personnel were suspended and many others were removed from poll duty for flouting Election Commission (EC) guidelines and stopping electors from casting votes. Minority 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 .
The fake currency was obtained from Bangladesh by Zakir and then handed over to Suleman and Idris in Uttar Pradesh.
Groom Dies Of Heart Attack A Day Before His Wedding, Video Shows Him Dancing With Family
The tragic incident occurred earlier this week. A groom in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras died just a day before his wedding due to a heart attack.
EC suspends five cops over voter harassment in UP bypolls
Government employees cast their votes through ballot papers in the presence of Srikakulam District Collector, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, for the AP Assembly and Parliament elections at Narasannapeta in Srikakulam District on Saturday. Government employees cast their votes through ballot papers in the presence of Srikakulam District Collector, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, for the AP Assembly and Parliament elections at Narasannapeta in Srikakulam District on Saturday. New Delhi: At least five police personnel were suspended and many others removed from poll duty in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday for flouting Election Commission guidelines and stopping electors from casting votes in the ongoing assembly bypolls, officials said. The action by the poll authority came amid complaints by opposition parties, mainly Samajwadi Party that people from a particular community were being prevented from casting vote. SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the EC to suspend all police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs on basis of video evidence. Acting on the Commission's directions, district election officers and superintendents of police, after verifying the complaints, have suspended the police personnel for their conduct. EC officials said in Muzaffarnagar, two sub-inspectors have been suspended for on-compliance of EC guidelines for voter checking. In view of complaints received regarding checking of identity cards of voters by police personnel in Moradabad, a thorough investigation was conducted, the officials said. The cases pertained to Bhikanpur Kulwara and Milak Siri villages. In this regard one sub-inspector, two head constables, and two women constables have been removed from poll duty and sent to the police lines. In another complaint regarding police personnel entering a polling booth, the investigation found that he had entered the booth to inquire about the smooth conduct of the polling process. However, as this is against EC guidelines, the erring police official has been suspended and department proceeding will be initiated, the poll panel said. Similar suspensions were ordered in Sisamau assembly constituency of Kanpur district. Taking cognisance of the complaints on social media by the Samajwadi Party that some communities were prevented from voting during the bypolls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar gave strict instructions to chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh and all district election officers and returning officers to ensure fair and smooth voting process. They were told to take immediate cognisance of all complaints and take prompt action and inform the complainant through social media also by tagging them. No eligible voter should be prevented from voting and any kind of biased attitude will not be tolerated, they were warned. If anyone is found guilty after receiving a complaint, strict action should be taken, the poll machinery was told, the officials said. Voting is underway in nine assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh.
UP bypolls: EC orders suspension of policemen violating guidelines
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Acting on complaints, the Election Commission on Wednesday ordered suspension of police personnel violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, officials said. This comes after SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the EC to suspend all police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs on basis of video evidence. Acting on the Commissions directions, district election officers and superintendents of police, after verifying the complaints, have suspended the police personnel for their conduct. Taking cognisance of the complaints on social media by the
UP Dalit Woman's Body Found In Sack, Family Says Killed For Backing BJP
A 23-year-old Dalit woman's body found in a sack in Uttar Pradesh's Karhal constituency this morning has sparked a political storm after her family alleged that a local Samajwadi Party worker had been pressuring her against voting for BJP
Kashmir Agri Major, FIL Industries Showcases Innovations at CII AgroTech India 2024
LUCKNOW: FIL Industries Private Limited, a prominent player in agriculture, food processing, and diversified sectors, participated in the 16th Edition of Confederation of Indian Industrys (CII) AgroTech India Krishi Bharat, held from 15-18 November 2024 at Vrindavan Grounds, Lucknow. The event was inaugurated by the Honble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath. [] The post Kashmir Agri Major, FIL Industries Showcases Innovations at CII AgroTech India 2024 appeared first on Kashmir Life .
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday ordered the suspension of a police personnel for violating guidelines on voter ID checks during the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. This follows serious allegations from both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding voter suppression and irregularities at polling stations. The Samajwadi Party accused police personnel of preventing voters from casting their ballots, particularly in areas like Muzaffarnagar. SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the EC and the Supreme Court to intervene, calling for immediate action against those responsible for voter suppression based on video evidence. In his post, Yadav urged, All police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs should be immediately suspended on the basis of video evidence. He also emphasized that police have no right to check Aadhaar or identity cards, stating that only polling officers are permitted to do so. - , : - - - - pic.twitter.com/4Qddtlgc19 Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 20, 2024 SP candidate Sumbul Rana, who was campaigning in Muzaffarnagar, accused police personnel of harassing voters and blocking their participation in the election. We are going from village to village, people are being harassed and are not being allowed to vote. Police officers are troubling people, telling them that they cannot vote, Rana claimed. She added that in areas like Nayagaon, Nagla Buzuk, and Sambalheda, voters were repeatedly asked for multiple IDs, even when they presented the required documentation. Rana further alleged that complaints were being raised but were not being addressed by the authorities. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Mithlesh Pal claimed that people from outside Meerapur constituency were being brought in for ogus voting and were being accommodated in madrassas and schools. Pal also alleged that women in burqas were being used for such activities. Body of woman found in sack in UP's Karhal, family claims political motive behind crime Pal defended the police's actions in checking voter IDs, saying it was necessary to prevent bogus voting. All this is happening because of the flexible attitude of police. We have made a complaint but police are unable to do anything at the moment, she added. In contrast, the BJP raised concerns about burqa-clad women voters, claiming that their faces did not match the photos on their identity cards. BJP spokesperson Manish Shukla alleged that the Samajwadi Party, fearing defeat in the bypolls, had enlisted external disruptive elements in the voting areas. According to several media reports, the faces of women wearing burqas are not matching with their identity cards, Shukla said. The BJP appealed to the EC and local administration to ensure strict enforcement of voter ID checks to prevent any fraudulent voting. The SP's media cell also highlighted alleged poll code violations, particularly at the Kundarki seat in Moradabad. The party claimed that its agents were not allowed near the polling stations, which the district administration dismissed as unfounded. Moradabad District Magistrate Anuj Singh confirmed that no irregularities had been found after verifying the complaints, stating that voting was proceeding smoothly with adequate security. In Kanpur, SP candidate Naseem Solanki also raised concerns about biased behavior by the administration, citing complaints from party voters about being treated unfairly. Meanwhile, tensions escalated in Kakroli village during voting for the Meerapur assembly bypoll on Wednesday when two groups clashed, hurling stones at each other. The cause of the confrontation was not immediately clear. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abhishek Singh confirmed that police intervened promptly, dispersing the crowd using mild force. The situation was brought under control and voting continues peacefully, Singh said. AIMIM candidate Mohammad Arshad alleged that voter turnout in Kakroli was low because police were preventing people from leaving their homes. He accused the police of harassing voters and likened their actions to enemies of the people. Arshad further claimed that AIMIM workers were being detained by the police. According to Election Commission data, 26.18% polling was recorded in Meerapur by 11 am. Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Sumbul Rana also alleged that police were harassing voters under the guise of checking their IDs to stop them from voting. Voting is currently underway for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, including in constituencies like Katehari, Karhal, Ghaziabad, Sisamau, and others. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm, with votes to be counted on November 23. The election authorities have urged the public to report any violations or concerns immediately. (With inputs from PTI)
Kashi cancer hospitals enhance treatment capacity with new radiation machine
The Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Varanasi installed a new radiation machine. Indian Oil Corporation Limited donated the machine as part of its CSR initiative. The hospital has treated thousands of patients since its inception. The new machine will allow the hospital to treat an additional 1,500 patients annually.
UP bypolls: BJP pressuring administration to win 'through manipulation', alleges Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of attempting to rig the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Assembly bypolls. Yadav claims the BJP is pressuring the administration to manipulate the election process due to fear of defeat.
Body of woman found in sack in UP's Karhal, family claims political motive behind crime
MAINPURI: The body of a 23-year-old girl was found in the Karhal assembly constituency in Mainpuri on the day of by-poll voting, police said on Wednesday. According to the police, the victim has been missing for two days. Her body was found in a sack in the Karhal area on Wednesday. Mainpuri Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinod Kumar told ANI that victim's family has alleged political motives behind the crime. The body of a 23-year-old girl from Karhal was found this morning. A case has been registered against two people by her father. One of them is Prashant Yadav and the other is Mohan Katheria. Both of them have been arrested. Her parents have given a statement that their daughter was murdered in order to prevent her from voting for the BJP. Further investigation is underway, the Mainpuri SP said. Meanwhile, voting is underway at nine seats in Uttar Pradesh--Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sishamau, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan.
Body of Dalit girl found in sack in UP's Karhal; family claims political motive behind crime
During the Mainpuri by-elections, a Dalit woman's body was discovered near the Kanjara river bridge in Karhal. Her father alleges that Samajwadi Party supporter, Prashant Yadav, murdered his daughter for supporting the BJP. The police have arrested Prashant and another suspect, Mohan Kateria, and are currently investigating the motive behind the murder.
UP bypolls: 31.21 pc turnout at 1 pm in 9 assembly seats
Lucknow: Voting for bypolls in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh picked up pace after a sluggish start, with over 31 per cent voters turning up to exercise their franchise by 1 pm on Wednesday.Voting started at 7 am in Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats and will end at 5 pm. According to the Election Commission's update at 1 am, the average voting across the seats stood at 31.21 per cent. The EC update showed the following voter turnout: Ghaziabad (20.92 per cent), Katehari (24.28 per cent), Khair (28.80 per cent), Kundarki (41.01 per cent), Karhal (32.29 per cent), Majhawan (31.68 per cent), Meerapur (36.77 per cent), Phulpur (26.67 per cent), Sisamau (28.50 per cent). The elderly, young and even physically-challenged people were seen at polling stations since morning. Apne dil ke hisaab se vote kiya hai (I've voted as per my wish), a burqa-clad woman told reporters outside a polling booth in Karhal. Another woman accompanying her said, Karobar sahi se chale. Kaam-dhandhe nahi chal rahe, mehngai hai, naukri nahi hai jis wajah se pareshani hai. (Business is not running fine, there is inflation and unemployment because of which there are problems). Standing in queue at a poll station in Phulpur, a middle-aged man, said he had issues of development on his mind, while another asserted law and order was a key issue in the state. Meanwhile, the Election Commission, acting on complaints by Samajwadi Party, has ordered the suspension of police personnel for violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes in the bypolls. Samajwadi Party claimed that in some places police personnel were checking the IDs of people and deterring them from voting. The BJP has also sought the intervention of the EC for checking identity of burqa-wearing women voters, claiming their IDs did not match with their faces. While eight seats fell vacant following the incumbent MLAs' election to the Lok Sabha, polling in Sisamau is being conducted due to Samajwadi Party lawmaker Irfan Solanki's disqualification from the assembly after his conviction in a criminal case. This is the first electoral contest in the state after the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress is not contesting these bypolls and has lent support to the Samajwadi Party, its INDIA bloc ally. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is contesting on all nine seats solo. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), more than 34.35 lakh voters -- of whom 15.88 lakh are women -- are eligible to exercise their franchise. Ninety candidates are in the fray for the bypolls. Ghaziabad has the most candidates in the fray with 14, followed by Khair and Sisamau with five each. Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has fielded candidates from Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Mirapur while the Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) is contesting on all seats except Sisamau. The results of the bypolls, however, will not have any impact on the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly. At present, the BJP has 251 members in the House, followed by the Samajwadi Party's 105. BJP allies Apna Dal (Sonelal) has 13 MLAs, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) eight, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) six and the NISHAD party five. The Congress and the Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik) have two MLAs each and the BSP has one. In the 2022 assembly polls, the Samajwadi Party won from Sisamau, Katehari, Karhal and Kundarki while the Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan and Khair seats were bagged by the BJP. The Meerapur seat was won by the RLD, then an ally of the Samajwadi Party. It has since become a member of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
EC acts against UP cops for 'stopping' voters
Acting on complaints, the Election Commission on Wednesday ordered suspension of police personnel violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, officials said.
SP on its official handle on X has alleged that the police are affecting voting at nine seats in Uttar Pradesh where by-polls are underway.
Poll Body Action Against UP Cops For Violating Guidelines During Bypolls
The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against Uttar Pradesh police personnel accused of violating its guidelines during the ongoing bypolls.
