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'Will kill Mamata Banerjee': Posters appear in Howrah

'Will kill Mamata Banerjee': Posters appear in Howrah

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A poster with death threats to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, appeared in Uluberia in West Bengal's Howrah district on Friday, police said.

Hail The Indian Voter!

Hail The Indian Voter!

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Reuters Photographers Francis Mascarenhas, Almaas Masood, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Sharafat Ali, Anushree Fadnavis capture fascinating glimpses of polling in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on Monday, May 13, 2024, covering 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories.

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

39% displaced Kashmiri Pandits vote in Srinagar, more than 2019

39% displaced Kashmiri Pandits vote in Srinagar, more than 2019

Rediff.com14 May 2024

However, scores of displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu were unable to vote on Monday due to their names missing from the electoral rolls.

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Juvenile court cancels Porsche driver's bail, sends him to observation home

Rediff.com22 May 2024

A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly crashed his high-end car into a motorbike killing two persons in Pune, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 7,500 and an assurance from his grandfather to keep him away from bad company, as per the order.

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Abdullahs Come Out To Vote

Rediff.com13 May 2024

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah, his only son Omar Abdullah and Omar's sons Zamir Abdullah and Zahir Abdullah (both first time voters) cast their votes in Srinagar on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Ranbir, SRK, Salman, Aamir Vote

Ranbir, SRK, Salman, Aamir Vote

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Bollywood's superstars made sure to cast their vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, with their families.

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Will Anantnag See High Voter Turnout?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'There is no link between Article 370 abrogation and a rise in voting percentage.'

Ajit Pawar flays BJP minister's 'defeat Sharad Pawar in Baramati' remarks

Ajit Pawar flays BJP minister's 'defeat Sharad Pawar in Baramati' remarks

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Ajit Pawar criticised Patil, a senior BJP leader, for his remarks two days after polling in the Baramati Lok Sabha seat in Pune district concluded.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Parameshwara said the chief minister had written a letter to the prime minister on the issue, and added that cancelling Prajwal's passport after a warrant is issued against him is the Centre's duty.

INDIA leaders to meet EC tomorrow seeking release of voter turnout figures

INDIA leaders to meet EC tomorrow seeking release of voter turnout figures

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The leaders will also raise the issue of alleged "use of religious symbols" by the Bharatiya Janata Party in their campaign, they said.

Molestation case: Guv won't show CCTV footage to Mamata, police but ....

Molestation case: Guv won't show CCTV footage to Mamata, police but ....

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Following the allegation, the police requested the Raj Bhavan to share the CCTV footage concerned.

Modi hails EC for 'violence-free' LS polls in first 2 phases

Modi hails EC for 'violence-free' LS polls in first 2 phases

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Modi also said the way the Indian elections are being conducted could be a learning process for other democracies.

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.'

Most NRIs Voted In Kerala!

Most NRIs Voted In Kerala!

Rediff.com2 May 2024

If 74.9 per cent of NRI voters are from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh at 6.4 per cent, Maharashtra at 4.7 per cent, Tamil Nadu and Telangana at 2.9 per cent each follow way behind.

The Plight Of Indian Voters

The Plight Of Indian Voters

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The hapless voters fervently hope that they get to make a more equal choice in the next election and political discourse in the country becomes positive and more enlightened. One wonders if the masses would become more politically aware to discern good intent and performance from gimmickry, notes Biswajit Dasgupta.

Both phases see less voter turnout than 2019 LS poll

Both phases see less voter turnout than 2019 LS poll

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Heat wave is believed to have contributed to several voters not turning up at polling stations in both the phases.

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Tuesday to caste their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indelible ink mark is normally expected to last for three days when applied on the skin but lasts for a few weeks on the fingernail till the nail grows out.

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The second phase of the Lok Sabha election ended on Friday, April 26, 2024, for 88 seats across 13 states.

What's Nirmalaji Queueing For?

What's Nirmalaji Queueing For?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Celebs and commoners cast their votes in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on Friday, April 26, 2024

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 paved the way for outsiders to contest polls in the Union Territory.

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Does Young India Care About Elections 2024?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Politics is not on the radar of 18 to 21-year-old Indians, reveals Rama Bijapurkar.

Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote as world's largest polls begin

Political bigwigs, film celebs queue up to vote as world's largest polls begin

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Here are some of the famous faces queued up to get ink mark on their fingers.

'Muslims are obviously angry and disappointed'

'Muslims are obviously angry and disappointed'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'Not just Maharashtra, the Congress has not fielded even one Muslim candidate from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa.'

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Postal Ballots Rise In Lok Sabha Polls

Postal Ballots Rise In Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The proportion of postal votes polled in the general elections has gradually risen since 2009.

INDIA VOTES: First Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

INDIA VOTES: First Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

8.25 per cent or 134 candidates are women candidates in the first phase.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Newlyweds in wedding attire queue up to vote in J-K's Udhampur

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Several newly-wed couples turned up at polling stations in wedding attire to cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur constituency which went to polls in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The estimated expenditure is expected to be more than double the Rs 60,000 crore spent in 2019'

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

According to an official release, the voting percentage is likely to go up when reports from all polling stations are obtained, as polling was scheduled until 6 pm in many constituencies.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Phase 3: Over 63% polling amid clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

'A Faulty EVM Can Be Manipulated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The fraud is the electronic voting machine is being manipulated by humans, and not counting the votes that is shown on VVPAT.'

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

From Instagram to X, social media platforms, in the run-up to the polls have seen bitter poster wars and even bitter meme battles for political one-upmanship.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.