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NDA will not get an absolute majority in the coming Lok Sabha polls, Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses NDA's chances of winning Lok Sabha majority, questions BJP's commitment to Constitution.

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India’s mammoth elections: Nearly a billion voters, 44 polling days

The 2024 Indian general election is a massive democratic exercise unmatched in scale globally and historically. Spanning more than six weeks, with an electorate of more than 970 million registered voters, elections in the country dubbed “the world’s largest democracy” are a logistical challenge involving colossal figures.

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Katchatheevu island | Debate has always been marked by zamindari rights vs. sovereignty

Debate over Katchatheevu islet sovereignty, historical context, and political implications in India-Sri Lanka relations.

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Number of women candidates grew 16-fold from 1957 to 2019: ECI data

In 1957, there were just 45 women candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election; by 2019, this figure had risen to 726.

The Hindu

BJP wants a Russian-style oligarchy; Congress adheres to democratic values: Gaurav Gogoi

The rejuvenation of a battered Congress in Assam depends largely on Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and its face in the northeast.

The Hindu

Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

As the landscape of Indian parliamentary proceedings changes, it is not only ministerial priorities that are in flux but also the utilisation of various interventions available to lawmakers

The Hindu

Surpur gears up for bypoll along with Lok Sabha elections

Following the demise of MLA Raja Venkatappa Naik, Surpur Assembly constituency is now gearing up to hold byelections along with the Lok Sabha polls and steps are being taken by authorities to ensure elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.

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How are symbols allotted to political parties? | Explained

The Hindu explains how election symbols are allotted to registered but unrecognised political parties

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Elections that shaped India | Janata Party wave takes over in 1977

Indira Gandhi's controversial Emergency era and policy choices led to her stunning defeat in the 1977 elections.

The Hindu

Elections that shaped India | Indira Gandhi’s 1971 victory and the Congress shift towards socialism

The 1971 Lok Sabha elections marked a split in the Congress party, leading to Indira Gandhi's victory and Bangladesh's liberation.

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LDF pins hopes on IUML dissident in Ponnani

MalappuramPonnani in 18th Lok Sabha elections: IUML stronghold challenged by CPI(M) dissident, BJP candidate, and shifting incumbent MP.

The Hindu

Voices of Kerala MPs against CAA in Lok Sabha were not feeble

The Hindu

A speech that put India on the global stage

Newly decolonised India, with all the problems of nation-building and none of the traditional markers of international power such as military and economic might — or even nuclear weapons to disarm — was an unlikely candidate for this leadership role; yet such was Nehru’s belief in India’s global standing that…

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CAA a trap to turn legal citizens into foreigners, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposes CAA, warns against NRC trap, challenges BJP's Lok Sabha seat target.

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Lok Sabha polls | Unemployment, price rise, will be major electoral issues: Virudhunagar MP

Upcoming Lok Sabha elections will focus on government support for corporates vs. common man, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore

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Setback for AAP, as its LS MP Rinku, MLA Angural joins BJP in Punjab

The lone Lok Sabha member of the AAP, Sushil Kumar Rinku, joined the BJP on March 27 along with Punjab MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party that is already facing a crisis following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Parties need to walk the women talk

Women's Reservation Bill implementation challenges in Kerala Lok Sabha elections, highlighting lack of female representation in politics.

The Hindu

Long-standing concerns could prove decisive in Kasaragod

The electoral landscape of Kasaragod is once again set for a high-stakes battle with incumbent MP Rajmohan Unnithan of the Congress seeking re-election from the Lok Sabha constituency

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PM Modi has made 'corrupt-mukt Congress': Jairam Ramesh after Naveen Jindal joins BJP

Naveen Jindal, who represented Kurukshetra constituency in the Lok Sabha from 2004-14 as a Congress MP, announced his resignation on X just before he joined the BJP.

The Hindu

Electoral bonds vs Electoral Trusts | What are they and how do they differ?

Supreme Court directive reveals electoral bond scheme details, exposing massive BJP funding edge via trusts and bonds.

The Hindu

Watch | The strategies of the BJP and Congress | Lok Sabha elections 2024

An analysis of who the BJP and Congress are reaching out to and what the regional autonomous parties are doing

The Hindu

How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

President appoints two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners under new law, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

The Hindu

Blast from the past: When stalwarts tumbled in 1952 and 1957 Lok Sabha polls

Tamil Nadu's surprising 1952 Lok Sabha election results showcased Congress dominance despite notable defeats and new entrants.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Central aims, subnational strategies

Insights into the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting BJP’s dominance, Congress’s strategies, and the evolving political dynamics. Learn about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach, Rahul Gandhi’s initiatives, and the implications for India’s future.

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Assembly Election: Four states, 26 assembly-bypolls also along with Lok Sabha

The Election Commission today also declared the poll schedule of four State Assemblies along with the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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