The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court's declaration of the Uttar Pradesh madrasa law as unconstitutional. The High Court had deemed the law violative of secular principles and ordered the state government to integrate madrasa students into the formal schooling system. While the CJI has expressed concerns about siloing minorities, the court is also considering the need for regulation and mainstreaming of madrasas for the national interest.
A viral video showing the roof of the Vande Bharat Express train leaking during its journey from Delhi to Varanasi has sparked outrage online. The footage, shared by a passenger, captured the drenched seats and prompted warnings to avoid travelling on the train. However, officials from Northern Railway have since stated that the leak was caused by a temporary blockage of pipes and has been resolved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his constituency of Varanasi for the first time since the Lok Sabha polls and announced the release of Rs. 20,000 crore to 9.26 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also presented certificates to over 30,000 women from self help groups. In other news, IAS officer Ashwani Kumar has been appointed as the Commissioner of the MCD by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, while rescue operations are underway to relocate stranded tourists in Sikkim. In a surprise move, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has resigned from the Wayanad seat in Kerala and will now only represent Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
In the highly anticipated Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the clear winner, securing his seat for the second time by a significant margin of 1,52,513 votes. The PM's 2024 victory solidifies his hold on the constituency, which comprises of five Assembly segments and is considered a general seat. Despite facing tough competition from Congress' Ajay Rai and BSP's Athar Jamal Lari, Modi maintained his position as the front runner and garnered over 6 lakh votes. This win marks Modi's fourth consecutive victory in Varanasi and further solidifies his positioning in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing an unexpected challenge in his own constituency as he is currently trailing behind Congress' Ajay Rai in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 results. However, BJP-led NDA is still leading in Uttar Pradesh which has 80 Lok Sabha seats. Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi is also leading comfortably in both the seats he contested from, Kerala's Wayanad and Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli. The elections, held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, have been hotly contested and the final results are awaited with bated breath.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third consecutive term in the Varanasi seat, defeating Congress candidate Ajay Rai. While this is a significant win, Modi's victory margin has decreased from previous elections. Political analysts are now questioning if this slight decline is a sign of change in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) stronghold region. Stay updated on all election news, opinions, and analysis on Deccan Herald.
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi for his nomination filing. This comes after an invitation by NDA alliance parties. Pawan Kalyan, chief of Jana Sena party, expressed his confidence in Modi's third term as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized Kalyan's opportunistic politics during the Pithapuram assembly constituency elections.
In a show of strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat with several NDA leaders, including Union ministers and chief ministers, by his side on Tuesday. Sporting a traditional white kurta-pajama and a blue sadri, Modi also addressed local party leaders and workers, urging them to increase voter turnout in celebration of the abrogation of Article 370. Despite Nitish Kumar's absence due to health reasons, the presence of NDA allies at the nomination event demonstrated a commitment to national progress and fulfilling regional aspirations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an exclusive interview with News18, dismissed Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's criticism of his nomination roadshow in Varanasi. Asserting that the word 'nervousness' does not exist in his dictionary, PM Modi also assured citizens that he will continue to work towards improving any areas where he may lack. The conversation with News18 took place after PM Modi filed his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, during which he also declared that he is the people's 'child' and will always strive to serve them.
TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu has received an invitation to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi as he files his nomination for the upcoming elections. Along with a public meeting and roadshow, Naidu is scheduled to speak at the event, which is being overseen by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. The city has been prepped for the grand ceremony, with welcome arches and arrangements in place.