Politics News Updates

The ECI, IMD, NDMA, and Ministry of Health will review the impact of heat waves and humidity five days before each Lok Sabha election phase, ensuring safety and preparedness at polling stations.

The BJD has also dropped sitting MLA Sunanda Das from the Bari Assembly seat. Party has given ticket to Biswaranjan Jena to contest this time.

The Election Commission of India held a crucial meeting with the IMD to discuss strategies for managing heatwaves during the 2024 elections. The IMD is providing detailed forecasts to help mitigate risks in states experiencing intense heat.

In a video statement, BJD supremo informed that Tusharkanti Behera will contest from Kakatpur seat while Mahesh Sahu from Hindol Assembly constituency

Hundreds of Satpathy’s supporters on Saturday assembled at his residence in Bhubaneswar and urged the Chief Minister to consider their leader's name.

After Samir Dash was denied a ticket, he made a show of strength by organising a massive rally in Nimapara.

The party announced names of candidates for 3 Lok Sabha seats and 16 Assembly seats in Odisha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc and Congress during a rally in Maharashtra, praising the NDA's performance in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections and urging all citizens, especially first-time voters, to participate actively in voting.

Everytime during elections, you must be coming across this term NOTA. NOTA or ‘None Of The Above’ option provides voters with the choice of formally rejecting all the candidates, signalling their dissent.

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has revealed the candidates through a video message.

The fielding of Yasir Nawaz by Congress as Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha candidate and the expulsion of senior Congress leader and Jatani MLA Suresh Routray may turn the BJD’s apple cart in the constituency. 

As per sources, Patasani was hopeful of bagging BJD ticket from Bhubaneswar Parliamentary seat for the ongoing 2024 General Elections. However, he was eventually denied ticket by the party. 

Two CRPF jawans were injured in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur after a UBGL shell exploded near a polling booth during the first phase of general elections. The area, known for Maoist influence, saw enhanced security and aerial support by the Indian Air Force.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for deceiving SC, ST, and OBC communities in the name of social justice during a rally in Amroha. He pledged to realize the social justice visions of historical figures like Jyotiba Phule and Dr. BR Ambedkar.

Early hours of polling for three Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal were marked by violence, particularly in Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri. Alipurduar reported the highest polling at 15.91%, but incidents such as attacks on party offices and severe injuries to party workers underscored tensions across regions.