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Karnataka BJP seeks extension of polling hours on May 7 due to heat wave

Bengaluru The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission of India seeking an extension of the polling hours in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that are going to the polls on May 7 due to prevailing heat wave.

The Hindu

BJP locked in a direct contest with Samajwadi Party in third phase of election in Uttar Pradesh

With 10 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh going to polls on May 7 in the third phase, election campaigning in India’s politically most crucial State reached a crescendo with all the political parties hitting top gear.

The Hindu

Congress’ social justice plank finds Chhattisgarh a tough battleground

Congress in Chhattisgarh faces challenges in promoting social justice amidst reservation debates and BJP's counter-narrative.

The Hindu

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Use power of vote to thwart BJP’s conspiracy to scrap reservations: CM

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Rahul Gandhi’s political journey from Amethi to Rae Bareli in 20 years

Rahul Gandhi switches from Amethi to Rae Bareli, family bastion, amidst political career tumult and electoral challenges.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Experts attribute low turnout in Bengaluru to errors in voters’ list, lack of information on candidates and urban apathy

Experts cite urban apathy, floating population, and discrepancies in electoral rolls as reasons for low voter turnout in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Know Your Turncoats, Part 10: Kin of MP who died by suicide, Sanskrit activist

Of the 12 turncoats in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, six are part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. After looking at two of them in the previous instalment of this series, which focussed on the battle in Guna, including the BJP’s candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia, and his…

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Claims over development of Anjanadri becomes part of electoral narrative in Koppal Lok Sabha constituency

Anjanadari in Koppal emerges as a key election focus amid BJP-Congress battle for Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu

Kesineni Nani lists contributions to Vijayawada constituency, claims no MP has done as much

YSRCP candidate Kesineni Srinivas highlights development achievements in Vijayawada, confident of victory in Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Can Amit Shah win with a margin of 10 lakh votes in Gandhinagar?

Gujarat’s Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat is a crucial BJP stronghold.

Newslaundry

Sharmila accuses A.P. Chief Secretary of causing deliberate inconvenience to pension beneficiaries

Nearly six lakh employees in the State are unhappy as their rights have been trampled and voices muzzled, alleges the Congress candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency

The Hindu

CPI will support Rahul in Rae Bareli: Binoy Viswam

Mr. Gandhi is contesting to the 18th Lok Sabha from both Wayanad and Rae Bareli.

The Hindu

Honnavar fishermen threaten to boycott voting over ‘violation’ of CRZ norms

The Joint Action Committee of Kasarkod Fishermen Associations at Honnavar has given a call to fishermen to boycott the Lok Sabha elections in Uttara Kannada on May 7, accusing the Union government and the Karnataka government of not taking action against a special purpose vehicle (SPV) developing the Honnavar port…

The Hindu

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power’

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses BJP's electoral prospects and criticizes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in interview with The Hindu.

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ECI asks States to ensure time-bound issuance of ‘no dues certificates’ to candidates

The ECI has directed all States and Union Territories to ensure time-bound issuance of “No Dues certificate” to intending candidates which are to be included in their affidavit

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LS Elections: Drugs worth Rs 28 crore seized in Thane since poll code implementation

In view of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the poll authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have seized drugs worth around Rs 28 crore in one-and-a-half months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Trouble mounts for Revanna father-son duo as more victims emerge, and more

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Jailed separatist leader Nayeem Khan's brother files nomination from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Munir Khan files nomination papers for Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, joining prominent leaders in upcoming elections.

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Supreme Court says it may consider interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal due to polls

The Supreme Court on Friday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that it may consider interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in judicial custody, in the liquor policy case, due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We may consider interim bail for Kejriwal due to polls, Supreme Court tells Enforcement Directorate

Supreme Court considers interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal amid money laundering case ahead of Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Rahul Gandhi has abandoned people of Wayanad: T.N. BJP leader Annamalai

Rahul Gandhi criticized for abandoning Wayanad voters by contesting in Rae Bareli, BJP leader claims moral decay in Congress.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on May 3.

The Hindu

2024 General Elections, Phase 3 | These are the Lok Sabha constituencies and States going to polls in Phase 3

Lok Sabha elections 2024, Phase 3: 94 Lok Sabha constituencies from 12 States will go to polls in the third phase of General Elections on May 7

The Hindu

Congress releases Telangana-specific manifesto for Lok Sabha polls

Congress party's Telangana-specific manifesto promises ITIR revival, a bench of Supreme Court in Hyderabad, and various development projects.

Newslaundry

Another Election Show: Meet journalist Shambhu Kumar in fray from Bihar’s Vaishali

Delhi-based National Dastak editor Shambhu Kumar Singh is set to enter electoral politics in Bihar’s Vaishali. The BSP contestant spoke to Newslaundry before the announcement of his candidature, when the journalist had expressed his intention to fight the Lok Sabha election.

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