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'Exercise your right and cast your vote': Sunil Gavaskar appeals to Indian people

NEW DELHI: Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will take place on Friday, with 88 seats up for grabs across 13 states and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian citizens to participate by casting their votes.

The Times of India

Know Your Turncoats, Part 8: Gorkha leader, ex-MLAs among 13 defectors in INDIA bloc

A Congressman who returned to his “mother party” to one who jumped ship to the BJP in the “best interest” – a total of 20 defectors are in fray in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections to be held across 89 constituencies in 13 states on April 26.

Newslaundry

In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

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J-K: Police on high alert ahead of polling in Jammu; drones, sniffer dogs being used

Ahead of the voting in Jammu during the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the security personnel are on high alert and are carrying out patrolling in vulnerable areas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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General Elections 2024: Differently-abled play cricket in Dhar to spread awareness about voting

The match was played at Kila Ground located at the district headquarters between Badnawar team and Dhar team. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The issues that matter to first-time voters

Considering India’s demographic dividend, young voters are set to play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. But what are the issues that shape how they vote? What do they think of the promises made by parties? Let’s hear from first-time voters.

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East Tripura: Over 11,000 electors cast votes through special procedures

More than 11,000 voters enrolled in the electoral rolls of the East Tripura parliamentary constituency have exercised their franchise through various special voting procedures ahead of the poll day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

Al Jazeera

In Assam, BJP tries to woo 1.21 cr women voters with schemes, ‘fake forms’

Gitarthi Bora, a 43-year-old resident of Bharti village in Assam's Sivasagar district, received a message last week on a WhatsApp group for the self-help group she is part of. It was from a senior, and invited her to attend chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public meeting.

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Morning Digest | Phase 2 campaign ends on a sour note as PM Modi targets Congress; Pakistan and Iran say ‘Kashmir issue should be resolved through peaceful means’, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 25, 2024

The Hindu

Uday Srinivas files nomination as JSP’s Kakinada Lok Sabha contestant

Entrepreneur Tangella Uday Srinivas submits nomination papers for Jana Sena Party candidacy in Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu

Communal politics does not work in rural India, says Rohini Khadse

Political rally in Maharashtra's scorching heat as Maha Vikas Aghadi gears up for Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

In a tough fight, Om Birla faces off with ex-BJP member in Kota

Om Birla is vying for a third consecutive victory for the House he has been presiding over since 2019.

The Hindu

Dalit anger threatens to trip BJP’s grip on a stronghold

At Chhattisgarh’s reserved constituency Janjgir Champa, there is growing fear among Dalits that alterations to the Constitution could mean scrapping of reservation

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Tripura tribals block roads to demand drinking water

Villagers in Tripura demand drinking water as extreme heat wave causes water scarcity, risking health of residents.

The Hindu

New political alignments put demand of Gorkhaland at the backdrop in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat in 2024 emerges as a key electoral battleground in West Bengal politics.

The Hindu

Congress releases list of candidates for 3 Lok Sabha, 11 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh

Congress releases list of candidates for Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, including replacements for some seats.

The Hindu

Campaign concludes peacefully in Wayanad

Kalpetta Lok Sabha election campaign concludes peacefully with final whistle-stop tours and elaborate security arrangements for hassle-free polling.

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Lok Sabha election 2024: PDP’s Parra files nomination papers for Srinagar seat, says ‘will resist democratically’

PDP and J&K Apni Party candidates file nomination papers for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, promising to represent youth.

The Hindu

Dropped BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal revolts against party decision in Ladakh

Discontent within BJP in Ladakh as MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal expresses unhappiness over party's choice of candidate.

The Hindu

Polls: guidelines issued for waste removal

Guidelines for waste management at polling stations during Lok Sabha polls in Thiruvananthapuram, including segregation, collection, and transportation arrangements.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Battle lines drawn in Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand, Vindhya

Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: BJP vs. Congress in caste-driven politics, with national leaders campaigning in key regions.

The Hindu

BJP’s Hathras MP Rajveer Diler dies of heart attack

The BJP’s Lok Sabha MP from Hathras, Rajveer Singh Diler, died of a heart attack.

The Hindu

BJP mocks Congress over delay in announcement of candidates; Congress hits back

The Congress’s delay in selecting candidates has given BJP leaders new ammunition to target the grand old party.

The Hindu

As PM Modi targets Congress, phase 2 campaign ends on a sour note

High-voltage campaign for Lok Sabha election's second phase, with PM Modi's controversial speech on wealth redistribution.

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