Tag: Lok Sabha Elections

According to the Exit Poll of India Today-Axis, the BJP may land with 62 to 80 Assembly seats while the same number of seats may be won by the ruling party. Congress was predicted to get 5 to 8 seats.

Though Exit Polls predicted an excellent electoral performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha poll, two other parties - BJD and Congress - expressed doubts about the Exit Poll results and sounded confident about their good show this time.

The BJP is poised to retain power in Arunachal Pradesh, winning ten seats uncontested and leading in 22 others during the Assembly elections. Counting continues with high security and oversight by numerous officials and observers. The state saw an 83% voter turnout, with results still pending for two Parliamentary seats.

In Bhadrak, Odisha, 10 Congress supporters were injured after an alleged attack by BJD workers post-poll at Basudevpur. The incident involved weapons and occurred amidst accusations of forced voting and threats at booth number 236.

Tension escalated in Morada, Mayurbhanj after BJP workers were allegedly attacked by BJD members. BJP MLA candidate Krushna Chandra Mohapatra staged a night-long dharna, causing disruptions at polling booth 190.

Recent exit polls indicate a strong lead for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Indian general elections, projecting over 350 seats. The Congress-led INDIA alliance also shows improvement from 2019 but remains below 150 seats.

According to the Exit Poll conducted by India TV, the BJP is expected to get 15-17 Lok Sabha seats out of 21, while 4-6 seats would go to the kitty of the BJD and Congress is expected to win one seat.

Abhisekh Panda, an injured worker said, “Our booth agent Sanjay Rout had gone and when we asked why the booth was being captured, they locked us inside and assaulted us. Though some police personnel were present, they remained mute spectators.

Debanshu Sahu, an Armed Force personnel, who had come to cast his vote along with his family, was allegedly attacked by some BJD workers

According to Roy, he would bring the matter to the notice of ADM, SDPO and demand appropriate action. “The election should be conducted in a peaceful manner.

The locals alleged that they decided to boycott the polls as the Odisha government failed to fulfil its promises made to them when they were evicted from Similipal Sanctuary area.

BJP National Vice-President and party’s Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda today appealed to voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers.

Prem Lal, a booth-level officer, heads to Tashigang, the world's highest polling station at 15,256 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti for elections. Despite harsh conditions and logistical challenges, the dedicated team ensures the democratic process is upheld in this remote location.

During a severe heatwave in Uttar Pradesh, multiple poll personnel on duty died or fell severely ill. In Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts, over thirty were affected, exhibiting symptoms like high fever and blood pressure. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the causes of death as the region prepares for imminent Lok Sabha elections.

Voting was held for the fourth phase of polling in Odisha. The polling was conducted amid heavy security in as many as six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly constituencies