In an effort to fulfill their election promises, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to launch a free gas cylinder distribution scheme on October 31. Civil supplies minister Nadendla Manohar announced that the scheme aims to benefit 1.55 crore gas connection holders in the state and the government has allocated Rs 2,684.75 crore annually for this purpose. The minister also mentioned that steps are being taken to control the prices of essential commodities like pulses and palm oil, which have seen a steep increase recently.
As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway, Congress' Ujjwal Raman Singh has been declared the winner of the Allahabad seat. This comes as a major upset for the BJP, which had secured this seat in the previous two elections. The stakes were high for both parties, as Uttar Pradesh holds the biggest share of seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the election results for Allahabad and other constituencies.