The highly anticipated Lok Sabha Elections for 2024 came to an end on Saturday, with a turnout of 58.3% in the final phase. Heavyweight politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kangana Ranaut, and Abhishek Banerjee were among those who cast their votes in this ultimate phase. In the midst of this, Prime Minister Modi began a two-day meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial, while sporadic incidents of violence were reported on the polling day, particularly in West Bengal.
2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Prime Minister Modi Begins Meditation Amidst Sporadic Violence
Background
The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections marked the 18th general election in India, held between April 11 and May 23, 2024. The elections were fiercely contested, with major political parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) vying for power.
Highlights
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who won the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?
The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections have not yet been announced. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 28, 2024.
2. What is the significance of Prime Minister Modi's meditation?
Prime Minister Modi's meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial is seen as a symbolic gesture of seeking spiritual guidance and introspection after the intense election campaign.
3. Were there any major incidents of violence during the elections?
While sporadic incidents of violence were reported on polling day, there were no major outbreaks of unrest or disruptions.
4. What was the overall voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?
The overall voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections is expected to be around 60%, similar to the turnout in previous general elections.
5. What are the key issues that influenced voter turnout in the 2024 elections?
Voters' concerns in the 2024 elections included economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and corruption. Other issues such as national security and social justice also played a role in shaping voter decisions.
After facing a delay due to a court order, the results of Delhi University's Student Union (DUSU) elections have finally been announced. In a close competition between the two major parties, NSUI has emerged victorious in the President and Joint Secretary positions, while ABVP has managed to secure Vice President and Secretary positions. This marks a revival of NSUI's presence in the influential student body after seven years, signaling a possible shift in the political landscape of DU.
As India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution on November 26, top leaders including President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will address the nation at a special event. The Prime Minister will not be addressing the event, instead a commemorative coin and stamp will be released. However, the Opposition has raised objections over their leader Rahul Gandhi not being invited to speak at the event. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed these claims, stating that arrangements have been made for the Leader of Opposition in both houses of parliament to be present on the dias.
The race for the 2024 Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections has reached its final round, with both the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) vying for key positions. After fifteen rounds of vote counting, ABVP has secured the Vice President and Secretary positions, while NSUI has grabbed the President and Joint Secretary positions. Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis on indiatvnews.com.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar each paid their respects to Maharashtra's first Chief Minister, Y B Chavan, on the anniversary of his passing. The two leaders' separate tributes at the Pritisangam memorial highlight the ongoing divisions within the party.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, which oversees the operations of the famous Tirumala temple, has passed a resolution to ban any political statements on its premises. This decision is part of the board's efforts to improve operations and services at the temple. Along with the ban on political statements, the board has also announced other key decisions to enhance services for devotees.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the city government will be providing pension to over 80,000 new pensioners, and a total of 8,50,000 elderly citizens in the national capital. Kejriwal also highlighted the disparity in pension amounts given by the central and state governments, saying that a single engine government in Delhi provides higher pensions compared to a double engine government. He also mentioned that the pension for retired employees was stopped during his time in jail but has now been reinstated.
A Delhi Court issued notice to the Special Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the agency's counsel gave an "offensive" and "derogatory" response to a query. The court was hearing an application in a money laundering case filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who was recently cleared by the Supreme Court. The judge also mentioned a previous case where the ED's counsel made a false submission and cited the high court mandate on not granting unnecessary adjournments. In a separate incident, two members of the 'Thak-Thak gang' were recently arrested by the Delhi Police.
The recently concluded assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand have once again brought the accuracy of exit polls into question. These surveys, which aim to provide an idea about the voter's choice shift and expected results, have been plagued by inaccuracies in recent years. This article delves into the factors that contribute to inaccurate exit poll predictions, including sampling methods, voter honesty, and data analysis, using the 2019 Indian assembly elections as an example.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has slammed the central government for failing to address the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi. Citing statistics showing Delhi as the most polluted city in the world, Tharoor expressed concern over the government's lack of action despite years of warnings. With the city's air quality reaching hazardous levels, Tharoor called for immediate measures to improve the situation.
The Supreme Court has granted four more weeks to the Centre to respond to Balwant Singh Rajoana's petition seeking commutation of his death sentence. Rajoana, a member of the militant Sikh separatist group Babbar Khalsa, was convicted in the assassination case of Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995. The delay in deciding his mercy petition, which has been pending before the President for 1 year and 4 months, was deemed "shocking" by his lawyer. The court has adjourned the matter, with the Centre seeking more time to verify the status of the plea.