Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that the BJP and the Election Commission of India are trying to suppress democracy by cutting votes of 11,000 people in Delhi. Kejriwal stated that after randomly checking 500 names from the list, 372 were found to still be living at their registered address, proving that the claims were false. He also claimed that most of the names on the list are AAP voters and if their votes are cut, it would affect the outcome of the elections. Kejriwal urged the ECI to take strict action against such attempts to tamper with voting rights and hold free and fair elections.
The day of reckoning has arrived in Jharkhand as the Election Commission of India (ECI) begins the vote counting process. All eyes are on the results, which will determine whether the current JMM-led alliance will retain power or if the BJP-led NDA will make a comeback. With the INDIA bloc alliance currently leading in 50 out of 81 seats, the outcome is still uncertain. The ECI's website is providing live updates and both political parties are anxiously awaiting the final outcome.
The nation watches with bated breath as the Election Commission of India begins counting votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, along with by-polls in several states. The results of the polls will determine the fate of top leaders in the respective states, including Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Aaditya Thackeray, Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren, Babulal Marandi, and Priyanka Gandhi, among others. With the majority mark at 145 and 41 in Maharashtra and Jharkhand respectively, the outcome of the elections will have a significant impact on the future of these states. Stay tuned to https://results.eci.gov.in for live updates.
Indian stock markets will shut down on November 20, 2024, due to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections. This announcement by the Election Commission of India has led to a one-day market closure, with trading and settlements not taking place on the National Stock Exchange and the BSE. The next market holiday will be on December 25 for Christmas, followed by the final market holiday for the year. However, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also be closed for the day, with contracts expiring on November 20 settling a day earlier. As for the market recap on November 18, 2024, both benchmark indices ended in the red due to weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment ahead of the state elections.
According to the Election Commission of India data, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lost to TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan in Baharampur constituency by around 85,022 votes. The result highlights a shift in political power in West Bengal, with the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance securing 43 out of the state's 80 Lok Sabha seats compared to the NDA's 36. Prime Minister Modi's visit to the ancient Nalanda University ruins also signifies the growing importance of Bihar, which holds significant political weight in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's allegations of a slowdown in updating Haryana poll results, calling them "ill-founded" and an attempt to spread "irresponsible, unfounded, and mala fide narratives". The poll panel also stated that the counting of votes is being carried out following all regulatory rules and any slowdown in the update of results was due to technical glitches, rather than intentional interference. The Congress had raised concerns about the "unexplained slowdown" and urged the ECI to ensure accurate figures are updated to counter false news and malicious narratives.
The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana to take place in 2024. The assembly elections are expected to be highly competitive, with major political parties gearing up for the polls. The results of these elections will have a significant impact on the political landscape of both states. Stay updated with the latest developments and analyses of the polls by following us for all the updates.
Ahead of the crucial state elections in Haryana, Chief Election Officer Pankaj Agarwal urges voters to confirm their inclusion on the voter list to exercise their democratic right. With the upcoming election determining the state's legislative assembly, Agarwal highlights the need to verify voter registration status and provides information on using alternative identity documents for voting. Citizens can easily check their status on the official Haryana election website or via a helpline number.
With the Haryana state legislative assembly elections around the corner, the Chief Electoral Officer urges voters to ensure their names are included in the voter list. While a voter ID card is the most commonly used identity document, the ECI has prescribed 12 alternative options, including Aadhaar card and Indian passport, for those without one. The voter list is available online and through a helpline number, with registration being mandatory in order to cast a vote. The upcoming elections will see a competition between the BJP, who secured 40 seats in the 2019 elections, and Congress, who won 30 seats.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss the release of funds for various projects, including the Chennai Metro and universal education initiatives. He arrived in the national capital on Thursday evening, and will also attend a series of meetings with the Election Commission of India and representatives of political parties. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena announced the launch of a new initiative with its women, youth, and social media wings. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will also be attending a World Tourism Day event on Friday, which will highlight the important role of tourism in promoting development and global harmony.