The BJP has issued a chargesheet against the BJD-led government in Odisha, citing various governance failures and corruption allegations ahead of the 2024 elections. Key issues include an electricity pricing scandal, high crime rates against women, cultural heritage destruction, healthcare collapse, and exploitation of farmers and youth.
The Election Commission of India detailed to the Supreme Court the secure, tamper-proof design of Electronic Voting Machines, emphasizing that microcontrollers in EVM units are one-time programmable and sealed against unauthorized access. This was part of a hearing involving technical clarifications and previous mandates on cross-verification with VVPAT slips.
The BJP has issued a 'chargesheet' against the BJD, accusing it of misgovernance during its 25-year tenure in Odisha. Key issues raised include corruption, insufficient welfare measures, and lack of employment. The BJP aims to challenge the BJD in the upcoming 2024 elections, highlighting failures in agriculture and women's safety.
Many members of royal families are also in the fray for the upcoming General Elections in Odisha.
NRI doctor Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Guntur for TDP, declared family assets over Rs 5,705 crore, making him potentially the richest candidate. His extensive portfolio includes significant investments in US stocks and multiple luxury vehicles.
Top political figures from BJP, BJD, and Congress, including Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, and Naveen Patnaik, are set to campaign in Odisha for the 2024 elections. Key visits include PM Modi and other central leaders.
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 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 the upcoming 2024 Odisha Elections, Rourkela is set for a heated contest between BJP's Dilip Ray and BJD's Sarada Nayak, both vying for their fourth term as MLAs. The city's political atmosphere intensifies as leaders engage deeply with voters. Previous winner Ray senses a positive change this time, while Nayak focuses on regional development under CM Naveen Patnaik’s vision.
The Election Commission of India has initiated preparations for the 2024 elections in Odisha, but major parties like BJD, BJP, and Congress have not finalized candidates for several assembly seats. While BJD and BJP have partially announced their lists, Congress lags slightly behind.
"It was the BJD which tried to create confusion in the minds of the people. The people already know the outcome of the direct fight," the senior BJP leader said adding that not much interpretation is now needed after Amit Shah Ji’s statement.
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.
Intellectuals in Odisha express concern over unresolved social and economic issues during elections, citing widespread unemployment, rising costs, and environmental degradation
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.
The first phase of voting began today on 102 seats across 21 states and UTs and 92 Assembly Constituencies in the state assembly elections in Arunachal
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