At least 36 people are missing and property has been damaged in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district after a cloudburst in Rampur. Rescue operations are currently underway, and a 'orange' alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The situation is worsened by flash floods and a dam burst, causing concern for the safety of those living near rivers and water channels in Kullu district. Union Minister and BJP chief J.P. Nadda has offered support and assistance, as the weather office warns of possible landslides and floods in other districts as well.
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As the BJP enjoyed historic wins in Rampur and Azamgarh in the 2022 bypolls, the party is setting its sights on Mainpuri. This seat has been long held by the Samajwadi Party, and the BJP has never won it before. But with the recent passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav and his daughter-in-law Dimple Yadav's victory in the by-poll, the BJP sees an opportunity to make a play for Mainpuri. In fact, BJP leader Amit A Shah has promised to give more responsibilities to BJP candidate Jaiveer Singh if he wins the upcoming election.
The first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Western Uttar Pradesh saw a 57.54 per cent voter turnout, with an expected final turnout of slightly above 60 per cent. The eight constituencies that went to polls included Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, and Rampur. The polling was reported to be free, fair, and peaceful, with no major incidents except for occasional scuffles between rival supporters. No major complaints were received about the polling process, with arrangements for webcasting made to closely monitor the process. Prominent candidates in the fray include BJP's Jitin Prasada, Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan, and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad.
A power struggle has erupted within the Samajwadi Party as jailed leader Azam Khan demands changes in key Lok Sabha seats in Western Uttar Pradesh. Tensions arose after SP chief Akhilesh Yadav refused to meet Khan's demands, resulting in last minute candidate changes for Moradabad and Rampur. The rift has caused divisions within the party, with the local unit boycotting the elections in Rampur.