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The Latest Breaking News from Lok Sabha

‘Referendum’ mentioned only to highlight importance of elections: PDP

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra responding to a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI), clarified that the reference to a “referendum” was to highlight the “importance of the election and nothing else”.

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NDA needs 400 seats to complete many ‘unfinished’ tasks, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the National Democratic Alliance needs to win at least 400 seats in the Lok Sabha election to complete a number of “unfinished tasks”.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calls Amethi ‘holy land’, her late father’s ‘karmabhoomi’

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emphasizes Gandhi family's bond with Amethi, urges support for Congress candidate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

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Delta farmers heading to Varanasi to contest against Prime Minister Modi deboarded from train

A group of farmers led by P. Ayyakannu, president of the Desiya Thenindiya Nadhigal Innaippu Vivasayigal Sangam, heading to Varanasi to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha elections, was deboarded from a train at Chengalpattu and sent back to Tiruchi on Friday

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Manda Krishna Madiga accuses Congress, BRS of deceiving Madigas

MRPS founder urges Madiga community to vote for BJP in Lok Sabha elections for sub-categorisation of SCs.

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Election campaigning comes to an end in A.P. on May 11

48-hour Silence Period begins in Andhra Pradesh as campaigning for general elections ends, with strict restrictions imposed by ECI.

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Jagan seeks vote for MP Avinash Reddy, says he has full faith in him

Jagan seeks vote in favour of MP Avinash Reddy, says he has full faith in him. He accuses his sister Y.S. Sharmila, who is PCC chief and Kadapa Lok Sabha contestant, of joining hands with ‘enemies’ to corner Aninash Reddy, an accused in Viveka murder case.

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Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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‘PoK belongs to India’: Amit Shah slams Mani Shankar Aiyar over ‘Pakistan has atom bomb’ comment

Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar over his comments on Pakistan asserting that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is part of India and nobody can snatch it.

The Hindu

Campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls to end on Saturday

State election officials intensify efforts for smooth Lok Sabha elections, extending polling time in certain areas to combat inducements.

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Political meetings send commuting time haywire in Hyderabad

Hyderabad faces traffic diversions ahead of Lok Sabha elections, causing delays and disruptions for commuters.

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2024 General Elections Phase 4 | These are the Lok Sabha constituencies and States going to polls in Phase 4

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 96 Lok Sabha constituencies from 10 States will go to polls in the fourth phase of General Elections on May 13

The Hindu

Himachal elections: Congress raises pitch as CM Sukhu targets BJP over ‘regional bias’

Congress sharpens attack on BJP in Himachal Pradesh ahead of crucial elections, accusing previous regime of corruption and bias.

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VCK president Thirumavalavan meets Kamal Haasan

VCK leaders thank Kamal Haasan for campaigning in Lok Sabha elections, comparing his support to G.K. Moopanar's endorsement.

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BJP strives to breach BJD fortress in Odisha first phase

BJP deploys top leaders to campaign in Odisha's Berhampur, aiming to penetrate BJD stronghold in upcoming elections.

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Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls

Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.

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“A storm of INDIA bloc in UP”: Roar Rahul and Akhilesh in a joint rally in Kannauj

Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency while Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1; bars him from visiting CMO or sign any official files

The Bench refused the request of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Mr. Kejriwal, that the interim bail be granted till June 5 - a day after the votes are counted on June 4.

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Newslaundry

The Muslim vote and the message from Hyderabad

The official 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign of the ruling BJP revolves around claims of ‘Viksit Bharat’, yet on the ground, it has veered towards communalism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks vilifying Muslims as “infiltrators”, and on “vote jihad”, exemplify this shift.

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LS Polls: 162 candidates in fray for 7 seats in Delhi; Polling May 25

May 9 was the last date of withdrawal of nominations. The nomination process had kicked off on April 29 and went on till May 6. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More hate, more votes? Maharashtra’s voters on how they’re impacted by hate speech

In March 2022, a Ram Navami rally passed peacefully through the Muslim-dominated area of Kiradpura in Aurangabad, now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a Ram temple is located. Some Muslim shopkeepers and associations distributed sharbat to the hundreds of people walking by in the heat.

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Congress distances itself from comment made by Mani Shankar Aiyar on Pakistan

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar clarifies old comments on Pakistan, BJP campaign, sparking controversy ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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Repolling under way at four booths in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul

Repolling under way at four booths in Betul Lok Sabha seat after EVMs damaged in fire incident.

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Karni Sena president Suraj Pal Amu resigns from BJP

Haryana BJP spokesperson and Karni Sena president Suraj Pal Amu resigned from the party alleging that the BJP gave a Lok Sabha candidate ticket to a person who insulted the Kshatriya community. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former editor, retired judges seek Modi-Rahul debate on Lok Sabha elections

Senior journalist and former judges invite Modi and Gandhi for public debate on Lok Sabha elections.

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