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First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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VCK, BJP cadres clash; three injured

Three persons were injured in a clash between cadres of the VCK and the BJP at Narashingampalayam near Jayamkondam in Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency on Friday

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Leader of the Opposition calls Kerala Chief Minister “mouthpiece of BJP”

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Arvind Kejriwal being denied his medicines in jail as part of a larger conspiracy: Atishi

Addressing a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi accused the ED of being a “subsidiary organisation of BJP”

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‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality

Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in office

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Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’

Shashi Tharoor seeks fourth term in Lok Sabha, faces tough battle with BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

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Lok Sabha polls: PwD voter casts his vote in J-K's Ramban; expresses gratitude to administration for disability-friendly election

In a heartening display of democratic fervor, a voter with disabilities defied physical constraints to exercise her constitutional right to vote in the Jammu Kashmir's Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress leaders should advise Rahul Gandhi to withdraw statement urging ED to arrest Pinarayi Vijayan, says Brinda Karat

Brinda Karat criticises Rahul Gandhi for inviting ED to arrest Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, urges Congress to reconsider stance.

The Hindu

LS polls: World's shortest living woman casts her vote in Nagpur, urges everyone to vote

The world's shortest-living woman, Jyoti Amge on Friday cast her vote at a polling booth in Nagpur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP will not reach double digits in south India: D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar made the claim based on the Congress party’s surveys.

The Hindu

AAP’s Sanjay Singh says ‘Anything can happen to Arvind Kejriwal in jail’

AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of hatching conspiracy against Arvind Kejriwal, claiming they may resort to extreme measures.

The Hindu

Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar LS seat, says election is all about giving Modi third term

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 19 filed his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat from where he is seeking re-election as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu 2024: Why Coimbatore is crucial for BJP

Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore is witnessing a three-cornered fight in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The seat is a prestige battle for the BJP and signifies survival for the AIADMK, while the DMK is looking to take advantage of the split between the two parties.

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Malikayya Guttedar quits BJP, joins Congress in Karnataka

Malikaya Guttedar is a six-time MLA and former minister.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Chennai sees over 20% voter turnout as of 11 a.m., T.N. CM, Governor cast their votes

Chennai sees peaceful elections with voter turnout exceeding 20%, despite complaints of missing names and distribution of party symbols.

The Hindu

Kadiyam Kavya refutes allegations over her nativity, calls her local

Congress candidate for Warangal Lok Sabha seat Kadiyam Kavya defends her local roots against allegations, urging voters to reject opponent Aroori Ramesh.

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Conspiracy being hatched against Kejriwal, anything can happen with him in jail: Sanjay Singh

The MP slammed BJP leaders for "making fun" of an ailment suffered by Kejriwal and added that "misleading" news about the Delhi chief minister was being spread through the media. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections | 77.5% voter turnout in Bengal amid sporadic violence, protests

Television footage showed that in Mathabhanga area of the district, TMC and BJP workers clashed, resulting in injuries on both sides. Workers from both parties confronted each other following allegations of voter intimidation.

The Hindu

Viral video of BJP’s Hyderabad candidate sparks controversy

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha criticized for mimicking using bow and arrow near place of worship in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Voting crosses 50% mark in 8 south T.N. constituencies; several villages boycott polling

Brisk polling reported in 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu; some issues but overall smooth process.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Thiruvananthapuram Collector denies errors during mock polling in Kerala’s capital district

Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram District Collector denies reports of extra votes for BJP in mock poll, lodges complaint against online media platform

Dynamite News

General Election 2024: Uttar Pradesh records over 25pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats till 11 am

Among the prominent candidates in the fray in this phase are the BJP's Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit, Union minister Sanjeev Balyan from Muzaffarnagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections

India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu nationalists expected to win a third term in power with an even larger majority than in 2019.

The Hindu

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