LS polls: 2nd phase has been spectacular for BJP, says Assam CM

Guwahati, April 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asserted that the BJP has done pretty well in the five Lok Sabha seats that went into polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Taking to his X handle, Sarma wrote, My feedback from yesterday excellent turnout in our strongholds, 2nd [] The post LS polls: 2nd phase has been spectacular for BJP, says Assam CM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Congress' 'factory of lies' won't work forever: BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman on party's manifesto promises

Congress' 'factory of lies' won't work forever: BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman on party's manifesto promises Rejecting the BJP's claims that the Congress' election manifesto resembled that of the Muslim League, party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted that ''Modi's factory of lies'' won't work forever. Addressing an election rally at Kayakuchi in Barpeta district of Assam, he said unemployment is a big problem in the country and that 65 per cent of educated youths have no jobs. ''The INDIA bloc will surely come to power and stop the BJP. Modi's BJP will be decimated. Once our government comes to power, we will control price rise and our focus will be on poor people. We will fill up 30 lakh vacancies in government departments,'' he added. Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi a ''sardar (leader) of liars'', Kharge charged him with lying about providing two crore jobs annually, bringing back black money to the country and giving Rs 15 lakh to each citizen, and doubling farmers' income. ''Modi's 'factory of lies' won't last forever. He even called the Congress manifesto Muslim League's manifesto and spoke lies about it,'' he added. Kharge also alleged that the BJP was ''looting'' the country's wealth and handing it over to the rich. ''PM Modi waived Rs 16 lakh crore loans of his few rich friends. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. But we will never loot and divide the country like BJP and RSS that are experts in creating fights between communities, castes and religions,'' he claimed. He also criticised Modi for not visiting Manipur even once despite the state reeling under ethnic clashes since May last year. Kharge said that while party leader Rahul Gandhi led the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' crisscrossing the country, Modi was working for 'Bharat todo' or dividing the nation. ''Prime Minister Modi is continuously attacking the Congress and the Gandhi family as he is scared and trembling in fear of losing power,'' he claimed. ''One who can't feel the pain of the poor does not have the right to stay in power,'' Kharge added. On the employment scenario in the country, he claimed, ''Joblessness is a major issue in India, with 65 per cent of the educated youths being jobless. We will reserve 50 per cent of posts for women. We will give Rs 1 lakh as apprenticeship stipend to every unemployed youth during his or her training period till he or she gets a proper job.'' Kharge addressed the massive crowd seeking votes for party candidates Deep Bayan for Barpeta constituency and Garjan Mushahary for Kokrajhar. ''You (Modi) always ask what Congress has done in 70 years. We ruled for 55 years and created the wealth that you and (Amit) Shah are selling now. You are destroying everything,'' he added. Kharge also attacked Modi for raking up food habits of people, and Mughal tenure in India. ''Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat and he did nothing there,'' he alleged, while criticising the Prime Minister for failing to control rising prices of essential commodities such as petrol, diesel and LPG, among others. Slamming Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over an earlier post regarding caste system in India, Kharge claimed Sarma supports 'Manusmriti' and caste hierarchy as described in the book. ''He said Shudras should serve the higher castes. Such a person is your CM. I am ashamed that if such an educated person speaks like this, how will the country progress? If such Manuvadi thinking is there, how will we get equality?'' he questioned. Kharge, who is a Dalit, said that ''if Manu's philosophy is followed, then he would have to go and serve Sarma'', who is a Brahmin. In December last year, Sarma had uploaded an audio-visual post on his social media handles, including X and Facebook, that he claimed was from Sloka 44 of Sanyas Yoga from 18th chapter of Gita. The animated video stated that farming, cow-rearing and commerce are habitual and natural duties of the Vaishya, while serving the three 'varnas' -- Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya -- is the natural duty of the Shudras. Sharing this video, Sarma had said, ''Lord Sri Krishna himself described the types of natural duties of Vaishya and Shudras.'' This sparked a massive political row with opposition leaders denouncing what they called the ''BJP's Manuvadi and regressive ideology''. Facing a volley of criticism, Sarma later deleted the post from all his social media platforms and apologised for uploading the post with casteist remarks.

Himanta Sarma's Viral Before-After Assam Roads Video Fact-Checked

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CRPF Jawans Act of Kindness During Lok Sabha Elections Second Phase in Tripura Garners State Recognition

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Tragic Incident in Dhiraimajuli: Wild Elephant Attack Claims Four Lives

Guwahati: A tragic incident unfolded in Assam's Sonitpur district on Saturday when a wild elephant claimed the lives of four people, including two forest officials.Pirai Sudhan, the District Forest Officer (DFO), confirmed that the incident occurred in Dhiraimajuli, located in the Barsala constituency of Sonitpur district. The first victim was attacked by the wild elephant while he was outside his house late at night. Another person lost his life while attempting to chase away the animal.The elephant, which had wandered into Dhirai Majuli village from the nearby Dhekiajuli forest, later trampled two forest officials to death while they were patrolling the area. The deceased forest officials were posted under the Amribari range. In addition to the human casualties, the elephant also attacked cattle in the area, creating panic among the villagers.Upon receiving the news, MLA Ganesh Kumar Limbu from Barsala Assembly constituency, along with forest officials including the DFO, rushed to the spot to assess and control the situation. Efforts are currently underway to drive the elephant back into the forest.Further details about the incident are awaited. Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Former MP Dhananjay Singh in Kidnapping Case Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Indian Women in the United States Suvendu Adhikari Demands TMC Declared 'Terrorist Outfit' After Arms Recovery

Manipur: Assam Rifles free education initiative brings Kuki-Meitei students together under one roof in Ukhrul

Manipur: Assam Rifles free education initiative brings Kuki-Meitei students together under one roof in Ukhrul By Ravi Jalhotra Assam Rifles in Manipur's Ukhrul have provided shelter to 37 girl students, all belonging to Meitei, Kuki and Naga tribes at their Centre of Educational Excellence. The Centre has been opened in collaboration with an NGO to provide education opportunities to the students including two tribes Kuki and Meitei that have been involved in violence against each other. Out of 37 students in the Assam Rifles Centre of Educational Excellence, there are 22 Naga, 6 Kuki and 8 Meitei with one Pangal girl. Ukhrul is located at a five hours drive from Churachandpur, a district that was the epicentre of the ethnic violence. Assam Rifles in a statement said that the Centre of Educational Excellence shimmers as a ray of hope to provide the much-needed assistance to the distressed candidates preparing to achieve their career goals. Their first steps towards a noble career now have a concrete path to walk on. The facility that you see here is a byproduct of the relentless efforts by NIEDO and the Assam Rifles which has made it possible to begin this initiative under extremely challenging circumstances, an official statement issued by Assam Rifles said. Earlier, clashes had broke out in the northeastern state in May last year, when a tribal solidarity march organised to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status turned into violence. The tribes that were involved in the violence included Meitei and Kuki communities. Talking about the initiative of the Assam Rifles, one of the Kuki girls, who belongs to Churachandpur, one of the worst violence-affected districts in Manipur, said, she was immensely helped by the Assam Rifles. We feel safe in the centre here as there is no discrimination. I believe only education can improve the condition of Manipur. We are 37 girls and all are from different tribes. We do not feel any difference here. All of us aim to complete our studies and bring the change that is required for the betterment of our society, she said. To this, another girl from the Meitei community added that she was there to fulfil her dreams. We all have been given a good opportunity. At times I do miss my family but here at this centre, we all have become each other's family despite belonging to different tribes. I also think good education can bring a lot of positive changes in our society, the girl said. Kangpokpi district, dominated by the Kuki community was also one of the worst affected places during the violence. A girl at the camp who belongs to this district, said, all the educational institutions had to be shut because of the violence. None of us could afford to complete our education in such an environment. We cannot thank enough the Assam Rifles for giving us this opportunity, she said. A girl from Ukhrul also added that at the camp there is no discrimination between any of the girls. She said they live like one family. We are all safe here and we have been given this big opportunity to complete our education. I am not sure in such a hostile environment how much will we be able to do for our communities but for now, things are better for us, she added. According to senior officials, a few of these girls were rescued from conflict-hit zones in October 2023 and were brought to the Assam Rifle Centre from Churachandpur district. They were airlifted and were escorted to safe areas in bulletproof vehicles. Assam Rifles also added that this is the most courageous step by students and their parents to join the ARCEE who are present here today and have dared to dream and make their dream a reality irrespective of the circumstances. The ARCEE promises to nurture your courage and shape your dreams to ensure you succeed. The infra that has been prepared and the faculty that are present here are the best that are available in Manipur and are committed to provide you with a conducive environment to prepare for your future challenges. The routine planned and the activities thereof will equip all these students with the tools to achieve their goals in life, the paramilitary force added. (ANI)

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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he is confident of winning four out of five sets that went to polls in Assam on Friday (April 26). The Chief Minister took to X and wrote, My feedback from yesterday excellent turnout in our strongholds, 2nd phase has been spectacular for [] The post Assam CM confident of winning four out of five seats in 2nd Phase polling appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam Career : HAL Recruitment 2024

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Two Forest Guards Among Three Killed in Elephant Attack in Assam

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Assam: One killed, two forest officials injured by elephant in Sonitpur

Guwahati: One person was killed while two forest officials were injured after being attacked by a wild elephant in Sonitpur, Assam on Friday night. According to officials, a herd of wild tuskers had come out of the forest in search of food. During this visit, one of the elephants moved towards human inhabited areas. Also [] The post Assam: One killed, two forest officials injured by elephant in Sonitpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam Career : BIS Recruitment 2024

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While Rahul Gandhi led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', PM Modi is working for 'Bharat todo': Kharge in Assam.

While Rahul Gandhi led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', PM Modi is working for 'Bharat todo': Kharge in Assam. While Rahul Gandhi led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', PM Modi is working for 'Bharat todo': Kharge in Assam.

You (BJP) are looting country and handing over wealth to rich: Kharge at Assam rally.

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Congress President rebukes Himanta Biswa Sarma, says I have spoken to Modi, not the CM

Guwahati: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has reacted sharply to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas response to the Congress presidents statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should read our manifesto first and then we can have a discussion on it. Assam Chief Minister had earlier said that PM Modi can read and write English very [] The post Congress President rebukes Himanta Biswa Sarma, says I have spoken to Modi, not the CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam Career : ISRO Recruitment 2024

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Miscreants kill 22-year-old village volunteer in Manipur

Imphal: A 22-year-old Village Volunteer belonging to the Meitei community lost his life in an attack made by the miscreants at the ravine of Sinam Hills, the hotspot of the ongoing ethnic violence between the two warring communities in the state, officials said on Saturday. The Sinam hills share a border with Kangpokpi district which [] The post Miscreants kill 22-year-old village volunteer in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Congress may field candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha Election 2024: Kharge

Congress may field candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha Election 2024: Kharge Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the names of party candidates for prestigious Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh will be announced in a ''few days''. Addressing a press conference here, he claimed that though the BJP says the corrupt must be put in jails, when leaders facing corruption charges join the saffron party, they are ''put on the lap'' and sent to Rajya Sabha or assembly. ''You have to wait for a few more days... when the names of candidates come from people to me and I sign the notification, it will be announced,'' he said when asked about candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies. ''Those questioning Congress leaders for changing constituencies must also tell me how many times have (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee and (Lal Krishna) Advani changed their seats,'' Kharge said, when asked about the BJP criticising Rahul Gandhi for fighting the elections from Kerala's Wayanad instead of Amethi. In an apparent reference to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kharge claimed that Congress is not affected by people who ''grew up in the party and left it later''. ''Congress is like a flowing river, it is not affected by a few persons leaving it,'' he asserted.

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Assam: Amit Shah to hold mega BJP roadshow in Guwahati on April 29

GUWAHATI: As campaigning intensifies for the third and last phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam, the BJP has planned a mega roadshow in Guwahati, which will be led by union home minister and BJP strongman Amit Shah. The mega Amit Shah roadshow will be held in Guwahati city of Assam on April 29. This [] The post Assam: Amit Shah to hold mega BJP roadshow in Guwahati on April 29 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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Assam: 77.35% voter turnout recorded in second phase polling in five LS seats

GUWAHATI: An estimated 77.35 per cent of 77.26 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling in five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, election officials said on Saturday. The final polling percentage could be further revised as the compilation of figures is yet to be completed, an official said. Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency recorded the highest voter turnout of 80.56 per cent, followed by 78.41 per cent in Darrang-Udalguri, 75.97 per cent in Silchar (SC), 75.63 per cent in Karimganj and 73.11 per cent in Diphu, they said. Sixty-one candidates are in the fray in this phase. Assam Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya is pitted against Surya Kanta Sarkar of the Congress in Silchar, while BJP's Amarsing Tisso is contesting against Congress's Joyram Engleng in Diphu. Nagaon's sitting Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi is contesting against BJP's Suresh Bora, while Karimganj's BJP MP Kripanath Malla is pitted against Congress's Hafiz Ahmed Rashid Choudhury. In Darrang-Udalguri, the main contest is between BJP MP Dilip Saikia and former Congress MP Madhab Rajbongshi. Altogether 77,26,668 voters, including 38,61,559 women and 179 persons of third gender, were eligible to exercise their franchise at 9,133 polling stations, of which 1,220 were identified as 'critical'. There were 906 urban and 8,227 rural booths, while 473 were managed by women, 12 by persons with disabilities (PwD) and there were also 90 model polling stations. More than 36,000 polling officials and around 40,000 security personnel were deployed during the second phase of polling on Friday. In the first phase polls held on April 19, 78.25 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Lakhimpur constituencies.

Impressive 77.35% Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase Polling in 5 Assam Lok Sabha Seats

Impressive 77.35% Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase Polling in 5 Assam Lok Sabha Seats An estimated 77.35 per cent of 77.26 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling in five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, election officials said on Saturday. The final polling percentage could be further revised as the compilation of figures is yet to be completed, an official said. Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency recorded the highest voter turnout of 80.56 per cent, followed by 78.41 per cent in Darrang-Udalguri, 75.97 per cent in Silchar (SC), 75.63 per cent in Karimganj and 73.11 per cent in Diphu, they said. Sixty-one candidates are in the fray in this phase. Assam Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya is pitted against Surya Kanta Sarkar of the Congress in Silchar, while BJP's Amarsing Tisso is contesting against Congress's Joyram Engleng in Diphu. Nagaon's sitting Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi is contesting against BJP's Suresh Bora, while Karimganj's BJP MP Kripanath Malla is pitted against Congress's Hafiz Ahmed Rashid Choudhury. In Darrang-Udalguri, the main contest is between BJP MP Dilip Saikia and former Congress MP Madhab Rajbongshi. Altogether 77,26,668 voters, including 38,61,559 women and 179 persons of third gender, were eligible to exercise their franchise at 9,133 polling stations, of which 1,220 were identified as 'critical'. There were 906 urban and 8,227 rural booths, while 473 were managed by women, 12 by persons with disabilities (PwD) and there were also 90 model polling stations. More than 36,000 polling officials and around 40,000 security personnel were deployed during the second phase of polling on Friday. In the first phase polls held on April 19, 78.25 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Lakhimpur constituencies.

Two CRPF personnel killed in insurgent attack in Manipur The Assam Tribune

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Outer Manipur: Congress demands re-poll in 17 polling stations, alleges booth capture & rigging

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Lok Sabha elections: 65% turnout in 2nd phase

NEW DELHI: In a relatively improved showing, the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections recorded over 65% voter turnout covering 88 seats across 13 states. The highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura at 78.53% while the lowest was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85%. Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan accounted for more than half the seats. Elections to 14 seats were held in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. All eyes are on the high stakes battle in Kerala, where the BJP has been aggressively working to open its account. The contests in Wayanad, where former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting, and Thiruvananthapuram where Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is pitted against sitting MP Shashi Tharoor, are keenly watched. Other top guns in the fray include actor-turned-politician Arun Govil in Meerut, Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumars brother D K Suresh in Bangalore Rural, and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy (JDS) in Mandya. BJPs Hema Malini, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are seeking a hat-trick of wins from Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Kota and Jodhpur, respectively. With the conclusion of the second phase, voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs.

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Adivasi organisations extend support to NDA candidate in Kokrajhar HPC

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NHRCCB expresses concern over non-compliance to regulations on school buses

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Barak Valley Train Services Resume

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas road transformation videos found misleading: Fact check exposes discrepancies

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2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches

NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. Polling in the second phase covered 88 seats across 13 states and UTs amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said polling remained largely peaceful though incidents of intimidation were reported from Manipur in the second phase too. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per cent, while the turnout in Uttar Pradesh was at 54.85 per cent and Maharashtra at 56.63 per cent. Rajasthan registered 64.07 per cent, West Bengal 71.84 per cent, Assam 71.11 per cent, Bihar 55.08 per cent, Chhattisgarh 73.55 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 71.91 per cent, Karnataka 68.26 per cent, Kerala 65.78 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 57.76 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDAs good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars brother D.K. Suresh (Congress), and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJPs Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. After Fridays phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1).

Manipur Governor meets top PWD officials; Raj Bhavan to be renovated

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Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria

Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria In a fresh attack against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that the grand old party was iased against Hindus for vote bank. The first right on the resources of our country lies with the poor of this country irrespective of religion. The way Congress was biased against the Hindus of India for their vote bank, today they have been exposed, PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Araria. The Prime Minister attacked the INDIA bloc over the Supreme Court decision rejecting the plea for 100 per cent VVPAT verification of EVM votes and said every leader of the opposition grouping has committed the sin of creating doubts in the minds of people about Electronic Voting Machine and heir dreams have been shattered. They did not let people exercise their right to vote for decades. Booth capturing was very common. They did not even let the people step out to vote. Now when the poor and honest voters have the strength of EVM, they are trying all they can to get rid of the EVM. Today, the Supreme Court has given a strong verdict saying that the old system of ballot paper voting will not come back, he said. He said opposition parties should apologise to the people for creating doubts about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Today, the whole world praises India for its democracy, for its election process, and its use of technology in the election process and these people for their own self-interest were defaming the EVMs. These people have continuously tried to betray democracy, he said. PM Modi said the verdict of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is to make India strong economically and people of Bihar have an important role to play. Today, there are two main streams in politics. One stream is BJP-led NDA which wants to strengthen the people of India. On the other side is the INDI alliance which wants to fill their own pockets by seizing the property of the people, he said. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister addressed a public rally in Bihar's Munger in which he attacked the opposition coalition accusing it of appeasement. There is an NDA model on one side and there is an INDI Alliance model on the other. INDI alliance model is appeasement (tushtikaran) and NDA's model is satisfaction (santushtikaran). We have to ensure that no one is left behind. We gave toilets, gas, electricity connections, and water facilities to our mothers and sisters. We gave free ration and free medical treatment, PM Modi said in Munger. We never asked anyone about the religion or caste of the beneficiaries...anyone who is eligible will get the benefits. This is true secularism and true social justice, he added. The Prime Minister said that the Congress party has set its eyes on the wealth of people and wants to conduct an x-ray, adding that it will seize more than half of the properties inherited by the people. The INDI alliance is using all its might for appeasement. The 'Shehzada' of Congress has said something which will bring a problem for everyone. He has said that a survey would be conducted for every family. The families have small properties and savings, women have some jewellery. The 'Stree Dhan' is considered sacred. Congress, which looted the country with corruption, has now set its eyes on your properties, PM Modi said. Congress wants to impose an inheritance tax. They say they will conduct an x-ray of every family. Today, you are able to pass on your properties to your children. But, Congress is planning... the guru of Shehzada (veiled jibe at Sam Pitroda) has said that they will seize more than half of your property. Now, two out of four-room houses, five acres out of 10-acre land, you will have to give to the government. The INDI alliance has come up with this dangerous plan, he added. The Prime Minister also addressed a public meeting in West Bengal's Malda today, where he attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress and its ally Congress. He said the ruling TMC and the Congress, which are partners in the INDIA bloc but are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha separately in the state, are competing with each other in their 'appeasement' politics and attempts to woo a 'certain' community. The Congress wants to grab your properties and the TMC hasn't spoken a single word against it. They are competing with each other for appeasement and attempts to win over a certain community or vote bank. While the TMC government has worked to grant permanent residency to infiltrators from Bangladesh, the Congress is talking about redistributing your assets among a certain vote bank, PM Modi added. The only glue that holds the TMC and the Congress together is appeasement. These parties can go to any lengths to advance their appeasement politics and reverse any decision taken in the national interest, he added. Amid a verbal assault from PM Modi over its alleged wealth survey and redistribution pitch, the Congress has clarified that neither did it make any promise in its manifesto nor did Rahul Gandhi make any such assurance to voters. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said his party was in favour of a comprehensive socio-economic caste census. Senior party colleague and Lok Sabha candidate, Shashi Tharoor, too, waded into the matter, saying there was no mention of wealth redistribution in the Congress manifesto, adding that it was a desperate attempt by the BJP to divert public attention from the burning bread-and-butter issues affecting the people. Nowhere does it (manifesto) talk about wealth redistribution. Nowhere does it say anything about taking anybody's gold and snatching the mangalsutra of women. These are preposterous claims by the BJP and show their desperation. They know that they are losing these elections and will fling muck at us as much as they can, Tharoor said. PM Modi wrapped up the day's electioneering with a mega roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The day witnessed the voting in 88 constituencies across 13 states/UTs in the second phase today. According to the Election Commission, the overall turnout was registered at around 60.9 per cent. The voting was held in 13 seats in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states/UTs were held on April 19. The third phase of the seven-phase parliamentary elections will be held on May 7 and the final phase will be on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)

Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections

Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and ended at 6 pm. Several states experienced intense heat conditions. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. The Election Commission (EC) said polling remained largely peaceful. The tentative figure at 8 pm of voter turnout was 63.50 per cent. It is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained, the EC said, adding voters reaching polling stations till the end of polling hour are allowed to cast their vote. The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. Election Commission data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.46 per cent polling, followed by Manipur at 77.32 while the turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85 per cent and Bihar 55.08 per cent. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh (Cong), and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJP's Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, ''Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDA's good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support.'' In Kerala, the turnout was 65.91 per cent. The election process, held amid tight security arrangements, was primarily incident free except for instances of bogus voting and breakdowns of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being reported in some booths of the state. Such incidents resulted in delaying the polling process in the affected booths. One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode. Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a turnout of 79.46 per cent. Election officials said there were some complaints from a few booths but those were ''promptly addressed''. A jawan of the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Force deployed on poll duty allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a government school where he was stationed in Gariaband district under the Mahasamund seat in Chhattisgarh, where a voter turnout of 73.62 per cent was recorded. A polling booth at Sivni village in Balod district (Kanker seat) was decorated like a wedding 'mandap', with a display of rituals of traditional weddings. Several brides and grooms, dressed in their wedding finery, cast their votes at several polling booths. The EC said people from 46 villages in Bastar and Kanker seats cast their votes in a polling booth set up in their own village for the first time in a Lok Sabha election. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, there was a turnout of 57.88 per cent. An estimated 71.11 per cent of the 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam that went to polls in this phase. In restive Manipur, where polling is being held under high presence of security personnel, the turnout was a significantly high 77.32 per cent. There were reports of intimidation by suspected militants, altercation between Congress workers and NPF supporters and damage of EVM at a polling station in the Tangkhul Naga-dominated hill district. At KK Leishi Phanit polling station in Ukhrul, irate voters destroyed an EVM and other items after alleged disturbances by armed miscreants. The overall voting percentage in Karnataka was 68.30. A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said. Another BJP leader CT Ravi was booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post. Various restaurants in Bangalore were offering free dosas, laddu, coffee and other food items at discounted rates to customers who cast their vote. A private hospital assisted 41 inpatients cast their vote with the help of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Green corridors were created for the ambulances across constituencies to ensure easy, hassle-free voting. Some EVMs were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not. Officials said an FIR is being filed the Election Commission will take a call after getting a detailed report. A voter turnout of 57.83 per cent was recorded in eight constituencies in Maharashtra, while in Rajasthan, the turnout was 64.07 per cent. Incidents of confrontation between the supporters of the Congress candidate and an independent candidate were reported at a couple of places during polling in Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Police said they were looking into the complaints besides some about fake voting from some places. The by-election for the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara district was also held simultaneously on Friday and 76.66 per cent voting took place. A voter turnout of 54.85 per cent was recorded in the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens dominated the early hours of voting in Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Some residents' welfare associations made arrangements for electric vehicles to ferry voters to and from the polling booths. In Bihar, the turnout was 55.08 per cent, 71.84 per cent in in West Bengal and 71.91 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha polls are the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. The Election Commission registered nearly 300 complaints in West Bengal, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning. After Friday's phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1). The third phase of elections for 94 seats across 12 states and Union territories will be held on May 7. Counting will be done on June 4.

BJP can win all 14 seats in Assam, says Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass

BJP can win all 14 seats in Assam, says Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata party will win more seats than before and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to power. The Assam Minister held several election campaign rallies in the Barpeta parliamentary constituency and spoke about the welfare schemes implemented by the Modi government and the Assam government. Speaking to ANI, the Assam Minister said, It is 100 per cent sure that this time also BJP-led NDA will form the government. BJP will get more seats this time compared to the previous elections. Jab tak Chand (Moon) rahega tab tak Hindustan mein BJP ka sashan rahega, Dass said. The Assam Minister said that there is a chance that NDA will win all 14 seats in the state of Assam. In the first phase, BJP will win all the five seats. In the second phase, I have some 50-50 doubt on Sonitpur, but I am confident we will win the other four seats. In 2019, we won the Karimganj seat with a margin of around 40,000 votes and we also got 42,000 minority votes. This time we will get more support from the minority voters, Dass said. The Muslim women are saying they get more benefits from PM Modi's scheme. Out of 42 lakh ration cards, 4.73 lakh ration card beneficiaries are from Dhubri. Across the state, we have distributed 20 lakh PMAY houses and out of these 2.98 lakh houses are only in Dhubri. The minority people are so happy with this, he further added. The Assam Minister said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country in BJP's next tenure. BJP's Mission 400 plus will become reality and BJP-led NDA is going to form the government again. What we are doing and want to do, the Congress party is trying to do it against. Congress didn't fulfill the commitments it made to the people. But we always fulfill our commitments. We came to power only to provide service not to get power. The people of India will again accept BJP and its alliance, Ranjeet Kumar Dass said. He further said that Congress did nothing for the welfare of SC, ST, and OBC communities, while their welfare is the top priority of the BJP. We had set up the first commission for OBC. The welfare of STs, and SCs is our top priority. We had implemented Aspirational Districts, Dass said. We have to make India a superpower country and we are working to uplift all sections of people and to make them economically strong. India will become the third largest economy country in the world in the coming days, the BJP leader added. The elections in Assam are being held in three phases: April 19, April 26 and May 7. The BJP is contesting in 11 out of 14 seats, while its ally parties, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), are contesting in two seats (Barpeta and Dhubri) and UPPL in one seat (Kokrajhar), respectively. In 2014, the BJP secured 7 of the 14 seats in Assam. Both the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) claimed three seats each. During the 2019 elections, the BJP increased its seat count to 9, while the Congress maintained its three seats, and the AIUDF won a single seat. (ANI)

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records highest turnout in Northeast in Phase 2

GUWAHATI: Tripura recorded the highest voter turnout among the three states from the Northeast which went to the polls on Friday. Polling for the Lok Sabha elections was held in Tripura East along with Assams Silchar, Karimganj, Nagaon, Diphu, Darrang-Udalguri and Manipurs Outer Manipur seats. Till 5 pm, Tripura recorded a voter turnout of 79.55%, followed by Manipur (76.06%) and Assam (70.66%). Barring Nagaon which is held by the Congress, the six other seats are with the NDA five (Tripura East, Silchar, Karimganj, Diphu and Darrang-Udalguri) with the BJP and one (Outer Manipur) with the Naga Peoples Front which is an ally of the BJP. The Outer Manipur seat went to the polls in two phases. The polls were by and large peaceful. However, there were at least four incidents in Manipurs Naga-majority Ukhrul district where people damaged electronic voting machines after armed miscreants had allegedly resorted to booth capturing to favour a particular candidate. LS polls 2024 | PHASE 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Polling ends with over 60% voter turnout Elsewhere in Assam and Tripura, voters boycotted the elections due to varied reasons. Residents of Chittaranjan Road in Silchar did not cast their votes to draw the attention of the authorities to the problem of artificial floods. Similarly, 767 voters of the Durga Nagar Tea Garden falling under this seat did not turn up as a mark of protest against the governments failure to build an all-weather road. In Sonai under Silchar, 710 voters did not go to vote as the nearest polling booth was set up five kilometres away. Over 1,000 voters from the Sadai Mohan Para area in Tripura boycotted the polls protesting the lack of basic amenities such as roads, electricity and drinking water. Assams minority-based party All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) alleged the Congress attempted to rig the polls in some polling stations falling under the Karimganj seat. Meanwhile, hundreds of stranded train passengers could not cast their votes as six trains to the Barak Valley were cancelled due to the derailment of a goods train engine. The valley has the Silchar and Karimganj seats. Voter dies in Assam A voter died outside a polling booth falling under the Karimganj seat. Refuting media reports, Hailakandi Assistant Commissioner Simanta Biswas told The New Indian Express that the deceased, Faruk Hussain Laskar (50), was not the polling agent of any political party. Laskar had collapsed soon after casting his vote and was rushed to a hospital but he was declared dead on arrival. The body was sent to the district hospital for post-mortem. 15 injured in bee attack in Tripura Some 15 voters were injured on Friday when a swarm of bees attacked them at Barabill area of Tripuras Khowai district. They were standing in a queue to cast their votes, officials said. The injured were admitted to a hospital and later, sent back to their homes following treatment.

11 Arrested in Mizoram for Rs 150-crore Financial Fraud: DGP

The fraud came to light on March 20 after Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) filed a complaint at Aizawl police station against its Mizoram area business manager Jakir Hussain (41), a resident of Tejpur in Assam, accusing him of orchestrating fraudulent vehicle loan disbursements

Assam: Old vs newcomer debate reopens for state BJP

Former MPs of Nagaon Rajen Gohain said that the party will suffer across the country following neglect and apathy meted out to party workers.

Manipur: Security forces recover arms and ammunition in Imphal East

Guwahati: Acting on a tip-off, the security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the hilltop of Sabungkhok Khunou, Imphal East District. The Manipur Police informed about this in their X handle. Search operations and area domination were conducted by security forces in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and [] The post Manipur: Security forces recover arms and ammunition in Imphal East appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Phase 2 of LS elections: Manipur records 76.06% voter turnout till 5 pm

Imphal: The Northeast state of Manipur is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26). 76.06 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Manipur till 5 pm, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed. 13 assembly segments under the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency went [] The post Phase 2 of LS elections: Manipur records 76.06% voter turnout till 5 pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Nearly 61% Turnout Till 5 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha's Phase 2 Today

Voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. For Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura, polling is over.Polling for the second phase was held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 60.7 per cent was recorded till 5 pm.

LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM

Polling for the second phase is being held for 88 seats in 13 states: 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh, and one... The post LS Polls 2024 Phase 2: 39% Turnout Till 1 PM appeared first on HW News English .

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Polls: Over 60% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM Across 88 Constituencies | TOP UPDATES

New Delhi: The second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 began at 7:00 AM on Friday in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories. At 5PM 60.7% voter turnout was recorded across 13 states and Union territories. Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Assam and Tripura recorded over 70% voter turnout while Uttar []

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted thunderstorms, hail and rainfall in 10 districts of the state during the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong wind (30-40kmph) are very likely at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una during the next 48 hours, said IMD Shimla. Meanwhile, severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over East and South Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the IMD, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days. The IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely to occur over the Western Himalayan region from April 26-29 and the plains of Northwest India from April 26-28 and adjoining Central India from April 26-27. IMD further said that fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during April 26-30 2024. It added that isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Sikkim on April 28, 2024. It added that heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya on April 28-30, 2024. (ANI)

Phase 2 of LS elections: 70.66% voter turnout in Assam till 5 pm

Guwahati: The voting process for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five constituencies of Assam is underway. Till 5 pm, 70.66 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Assam across five Lok Sabha constituencies that went to polls in the second phase. The voting process in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam began [] The post Phase 2 of LS elections: 70.66% voter turnout in Assam till 5 pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam BJPs Muslim outreach, AIUDFs presence diminish Congress chances in 2 seats

Guwahati: Five Lok Sabha seats in Assam Nagaon, Karimganj, Silchar, Darrang-Udalguri and Diphu parliamentary constituencies went to the polls in the second phase of General Elections on Friday. Among them, 24, the highest number of candidates, are in the fray in Karimganj Lok Sabha seat. This constituency was de-reserved in last years delimitation exercise. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Phase 2 of LS elections: Manipur records 68.48% voter turnout till 3 pm

Imphal: The Northeast state of Manipur is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26). 68.48 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Manipur till 3 pm, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed. 13 assembly segments under the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency went [] The post Phase 2 of LS elections: Manipur records 68.48% voter turnout till 3 pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam AHSEC 12th Results Anticipated in First Week of May; Check Updates at ahsec.assam.gov.in

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is gearing up to announce the Assam HS Result 2024 soon. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has indicated that the results are likely to be declared by May 5, with a possibility of an earlier release. Candidates eagerly awaiting their results can anticipate accessing them through various platforms, including the official website and SMS service.

Assam, Bihar, Goa Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting Timing, Key Candidates And Phase-3 Polling Constituencies

The voting for these seats willbe heldbetween 7 AM to 6 PM and the counting of votes will take place on June 4.

Assam Forest officials accused coercing villagers to vote for BJP under threat of eviction

New Delhi: Controversial IFS officer MK Yadava and eight other forest officials have been accused of threatening people of religious minority community in Assams Hailakandi district to either vote for the Karimganj BJP candidate or get ready for eviction with the help of bulldozers. Today, as voting unfolds in Karimganj district (April 26), Congress Hafij [] The post Assam Forest officials accused coercing villagers to vote for BJP under threat of eviction appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore elephant habitats

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: 50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha Phase 2 Elections Today

Polling for the 2nd phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average []

Phase 2 of LS elections: 60.32% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 3 pm

Guwahati: The voting process for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five constituencies of Assam is underway. Till 3 pm, 60.32 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Assam across five Lok Sabha constituencies that went to polls in the second phase. The voting process in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam began [] The post Phase 2 of LS elections: 60.32% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 3 pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

IIM Ahmedabad Recruitment 2024 : Apply for Executive vacancy

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or jobs in IIM Ahmedabad in 2024. Indian Institute of Management ( IIM ) Ahmedabad is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or jobs of Executive Operations in the Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy in 2024. The Misra Centre [] The post IIM Ahmedabad Recruitment 2024 : Apply for Executive vacancy appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Supreme Court rejects all pleas for 100% EVM-VVPAT verification

Guwahati: In a major blow to all the petitioners, the Supreme Court on Friday rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) and said blindly distrusting any aspect of the system can breed unwarranted scepticism. Maintaining that democracy is all about striving to build harmony [] The post Supreme Court rejects all pleas for 100% EVM-VVPAT verification appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam records over 46 pc turnout till 1 PM

Guwahati, April 26: Around 46.31 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Assam till 1 p.m. as voting for five Lok Sabha seats is the state is underway. The highest turnout was recorded in Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha seat and Karimganj parliamentary constituency also witnessed a similar turnout of 49.14 per cent till 1 PM. Meanwhile, [] The post Assam records over 46 pc turnout till 1 PM appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Students, community collect seeds to restore elephant habitats in Assam

Guwahati, April 26: A leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) has collaborated with local schools and community groups to launch a seeds collection drive throughout Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in the region. As part of a such recent initiative to [] The post Students, community collect seeds to restore elephant habitats in Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

WhatsApp threatens to cease operations in India over encryption dispute

NEW DELHI: Meta-owned WhatsApp informed the Delhi high court that it would cease operations in India and exit the country if compelled to compromise its end-to-end encryption. Addressing the court during the hearing of WhatsApps 2021 petitions challenging a provision of the 2021 Information Technology Rules for social media intermediaries, the companys lawyer, Tejas Karia [] The post WhatsApp threatens to cease operations in India over encryption dispute appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress

If you make mistake of...: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla warns against voting for Congress Cautioning people against voting for the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Friday said the grand old party will 'snatch 55 per cent' of their wealth and assets if they make the 'mistake' of putting their electoral trust in them. Speaking to media persons after casting his vote in Gautam Buddh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, Poonawala said, On one side, there is the mission and vision of PM Modi. This government lifted 25 crore people out of poverty over the last 10 years and is committed to bringing more out of penury if elected again. We have also underlined our commitment to building 3.5 crore more houses for the poor, new highways and expressways at double the rate while taking the total number of airports in the country to 70. On the other side, there is the Congress that neither has a mission nor vision. All it has to show to the people is corruption...one family's ambition, commission and the politics of division. They stand against Sanatana, have made a mockery of Shakti (women's power) and even questioned the existence of Lord Ram. However, the people will choose wisely again as they did in 2014 and 2019. Wading into the massive political uproar over the Congress' alleged promise of a wealth survey and redistribution, the BJP national spokesperson said, If you make the mistake of voting the Congress back, they will snatch 55 per cent of your wealth and assets. There is a lot of public anger over all this talk of wealth X-ray. Under the garb of appeasement, they want to snatch the rights of the OBC, SC and ST communities and give them to their favoured vote bank. The people will give them a befitting reply. He added that the BJP's campaign pitch of Abki baar 400 paar (let's aim for 400-plus seats) wasn't just limited to the party anymore but reflects the popular sentiment. Polling for Phase 2 of the general elections got underway at 7 am on Friday, with Tripura topping the voter turnout at 57.47 pc till 1 pm, according to data shared by the Election Commission (EC). Among the other states polling in Phase 2, Assam registered 46.31 per cent till 1 pm, Bihar 33.80 per cent, Chhattisgarh at 53.09 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir at 38.23 per cent, Kerala at 39.26 per cent and Rajasthan at 40.39 per cent. (ANI)

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: 46.31% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 1pm

GUWAHATI: The voting process for the second phase ofLok Sabha electionsin five constituencies of Assam is underway. Till 1pm, 46.31% voter turnout was recorded inAssamacross five Lok Sabha constituencies that went to polls in the second phase. The voting process in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam began on Friday (April 26) at 7 in [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: 46.31% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 1pm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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5 Lok Sabha seats in Assam register voter turnout of 27.43 pc till 11 am

The highest polling of 30.82 per cent was recorded in Diphu (ST), followed by 29.99 per cent in Karimganj, 28.81 per cent at Darrang-Udalguri, 25.29 per cent in Nagaon and the lowest 23.20 per cent in Silchar, they said

LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote

LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote Amidst the ongoing second phase of general elections, people residing in a remote area of Tripura's Dhalai district chose boats as their mode of travel for exercising their franchise rights. The Election Commission of India took to its official X handle and posted the photos of people coming by boats to cast their votes. Vote By Boat! Anchoring the choice: Voters of 44/68 Raima Valley AS remote area of Dhalai district, Tripura are coming to cast their votes by using boats, the EC said in a post. Meanwhile, there has been a substantial increase in voter turnout in Tripura, as the North-Eastern state recorded a 36.42 per cent voting percentage till 11:00 am, as per the Election Commission of India. Other states where there is high voter turnout are Chhattisgarh (35.47%), Manipur (33.32%), and West Bengal (31.25%). Maharashtra is witnessing low voter turnout, as the state has recorded 18.83 per cent. Voting percentages for other states participating in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls till 11:00 am are Assam (27.43%), Bihar (21.68%), Jammu & Kashmir (26.61%), Karnataka (22.34%), Kerala (25.61%), Madhya Pradesh (28.15%), Rajasthan (26.84%), and Uttar Pradesh (24.41%). The second phase has 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States/Union Territory including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir With weather conditions predicted to be within normal ranges, voters can cast their vote comfortably. For the convenience of voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions, according to the Election Commission. According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors, and 5929 third-gender electors. A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note. (ANI)

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Hundreds of Karimganj voters left stranded after train cancellations

GUWAHATI: Hundreds of voters, primarily from Karimganj, a Muslim majority constituency, found themselves stranded at Lumding railway station in Assam, unable to cast their votes in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The unfortunate turn of events took place due to the sudden cancellation of trains, leaving voters in a state of distress. Karimganj, located in [] The post Assam Lok Sabha polls: Hundreds of Karimganj voters left stranded after train cancellations appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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Lok Sabha elections: AIUDF polling agent dies inside poll booth in Assam

SILCHAR: A polling agent from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) passed away at a polling booth in Hailakandi district of Assam. The incident took place on Friday (April 26) during the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections in Assam. The deceased AIUDF polling agent has been identified as Farooq Ahmed. [] The post Lok Sabha elections: AIUDF polling agent dies inside poll booth in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi talks about his track record and faith in voters

Pradyut Bordoloi, Nagaon Lok Sabha candidate, values opponents, issues report cards, submits bills, engages in parliament, and trusts voters' judgment. Sole MP in NE and eastern India, he voted at Morikolong High School.

LS elections phase 2: Jammu, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh record over 60% voter turnout till 5 pm

Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm

LS elections phase 2: West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh record over 50% voter turnout till 3 pm

Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: EVM malfunctions disrupt voting in Assam

GUWAHATI: Numerous incidents of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) malfunctions have been reported across several polling booths in Assam. EVM malfunctions caused disruptions and delays in the voting process. Initially, three instances of EVM malfunctions were reported, followed by additional occurrences in Moirabari, Mangaldoi, Diphu and Dhing in Assam. These issues led to delays in the [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: EVM malfunctions disrupt voting in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

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100 percentile for 15 Telangana students in IIT-JEE

HYDERABAD : Telangana aced the IIT-JEE main examination session 2 in the country, with as many as 15 candidates scoring a 100 percentile, in the results announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on late Wednesday night. As many as 56 candidates from the country scored a perfect 100 percentile, out of which 15 candidates are from Telangana, followed by 7 from Andhra Pradesh and six from Delhi. Gajare Nilkrishna Nirmalkumar from Maharashtra and Dakshesh Sanjay Mishra bagged the first and second rank, respectively, in the list of 56 toppers. Those who topped the list from Telangana are Hundekar Vidith (rank 5), Muthavarapu Anoop (rank 6), Venkata Sai Teja Madineni (rank 7), Reddi Anil (rank 9), Rohan Sai Pabba (rank 12), Sriyashas Mohan Kalluri (rank 13), Kesam Channa Basava Reddy (rank 14), Murikinati Sai Divya Teja Reddy (rank 15), Rishi Shekher Shukla (rank 19), Tavva Dinesh Reddy (rank 24), Ganga Shreyas (rank 35), Polisetty Ritish Balaji (rank 39), Thamatam Jayadev Reddy (rank 43), Mavuru Jaswith (rank 49), and Dorisala Srinivasa Reddy 9rank 52). The IIT-JEE main exam-2024 session 2 was conducted at 517 examination centres across 319 cities including 22 international cities for which 117956 candidates had registered, out of which 1067959 appeared for the examination, which was conducted at multiple dates in the month of April. The examination was conducted in 13 languages of Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu to facilitate students from different parts of the country aspiring for the course. The NTA said that as per the policy, it does not release the raw scores, it only releases the percentile. The percentile score is the normalised score for the examination (instead of the raw marks of the candidate) and is used for the preparation of the merit lists. Candidates received the final scorecard through registered emails by the NTA. The session 1 of the examination was conducted by the NTA in the month of January this year, and students had the provision to appear for both the rounds, which will come as an added advantage as the best score will be considered in the final merit list. 30 TMREIS students take test, 22 of them clear it As many as 22 students from the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) have qualified the JEE mains entrance examination in the results declared by the NTA on Wednesday. Aisha Masarath Khanam, secretary (TMREIS) said that 30 students from Centre for Excellence, Barkas had appeared for the JEE main examination, out of which 22 students qualified the exam. One of the students, Sufiyan Mohiuddin, secured 99.05 percentile marks with the All India Rank of 15,119 in open category and 2,251 in EWS category. The students appearing for the JEE exam were trained by the inhouse faculty members of the Centre for Excellence. Shahnawaz Qasim, secretary to the chief minister and other senior officials congratulated the students who cleared the examination.

Assam: Voter Turnout Stands At 9.71% Till 9 AM In 2nd Phase Of LS Elections Today

In the ongoing 2nd phase of Lok Sabha Elections in Assam, polling is underway in five parliamentary constituencies today. However, the initial hours have seen a modest turnout with an estimated 9.71% of voters casting their ballots as of 9 a.m. Among the constituencies, Diphu (ST) has recorded the highest polling rate at 14.13%, closely... The post Assam: Voter Turnout Stands At 9.71% Till 9 AM In 2nd Phase Of LS Elections Today appeared first on Northeast Today .

Heatwave Alert: Heat wave will wreak havoc in 8 states for 5 days! Red alert for Bengal and Odisha

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BJP will scrap reservations by 2025 if it wins: Telangana CM

HYDERABAD : Alleging that the BJP and RSS have declared a war on the Constitution with the aim of scrapping reservations for SC, ST and OBC communities, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday said that the saffron party was hoping to win 400 seats to implement this agenda. The BJP is trying to win 400 seats so that it gets two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha. This will enable it to pass a Bill scrapping the reservation system. The RSS has a policy to abolish quotas by 2025, as mentioned by its leaders on numerous occasions, the chief minister alleged. The TPCC president was speaking after releasing a chargesheet against the BJP and its 10-year rule at the Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad along with AICC in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi, co-in-charge Rohith Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud, ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Konda Surekha, Ponnam Prabhakar and others. Warning the people that voting for the BJP would contribute to abolition of the reservation system in the country, the chief minister said that if the saffron party gets even a single seat in Telangana, it would deprive them of their rights. This election is a battle between upholding reservations and their abolition, Revanth said. He recalled that the BJP opposed implementation of the Mandal Commission report that recommended reservations for OBCs. At that time, its senior leader LK Advani toured the country in a rath spreading communal hatred so that attention was diverted from reservations, Revanth alleged. Whats in Cong chargesheet BJP accused of betraying Telangana by forcibly merging 211 villages of Khammam into AP BJP did not implement a single assurance as mandated in AP Reorganisation Act, like setting up of Bayyaram Steel Plant, Kazipet railway coach factory & 2,400 MW NTPC plant, alleges Cong What the Congress chargesheet said For every rupee of tax paid, Telangana gets back only 43 paise. In contrast, BJP gives Rs 7.06 to Bihar, Rs 2.73 to Uttar Pradesh, Rs 2.63 to Assam, and Rs 2.42 to Madhya Pradesh BJP did not release Rs 4,000 crore GST compensation due to Telangana, Rs 24,205 crore recommended by NITI Aayog and Rs 1,800 crore grant for the development of backward districts The saffron party did not allocate a single rupee to Telangana in the 202425 budget. It did not allocate even a rupee to the Mulugu Tribal University or the Turmeric Board at Nizamabad Allocated Rs 1,000 crore for Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh but only Rs 3.14 crore for the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara No assistance when Telangana faced floods. It did not help even when Hyderabad was devastated by severe floods in 2020 In 2023, BJP gave Rs 1,420.80 crore to Maharashtra, Rs 707.60 crore to Odisha, Rs 624.40 crore to Bihar, and Rs 584 crore to Gujarat under disaster relief funds, but neglected Telangana Caused severe loss to Telangana farmers by preventing the state from getting its rightful share of Krishna river waters Lakhs of jobs lost due to privatisation of public sector enterprises like BHEL, BSNL, LIC, BDL, HAL and DRDL, which were established by the Congress in Hyderabad Did not grant national project status to any irrigation project in Telangana, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme Telangana lost 13.9 lakh jobs and Rs 2.19 lakh crore in investments as a result of BJP cancelling the ITIR project given by Congress Abandoned Hyderabad-Warangal, Hyderabad-Nagpur Industrial Corridors, Fab City, Sileru Power Project, establishment of Narayanpet Handloom Park and revival of Adilabad Cement Factory Did not establish a single new airport, dry port or industrial park in Telangana Did not develop Warangal and Karimnagar as smart cities, did not give even one IIM, IIT, Central University or Medical College to Telangana. BJP is privatising coal mines allocated to Singareni by the Congress government. Auctioned Kalyan Khani, Koyagudem, Sattupalli and Shravanapalli coal blocks BJP failed in construction of railway lines on Manoharabad-Kothapalli, Bhadrachalam Road-Sathupally, Peddapalli-Nizamabad and Medak-Akkannapet routes, doubling of Secunderabad-Mahbubnagar, Mudkhed-Medchal railway lines, and third railway line on the Kazipet-Vijayawada routes Did not sanction a single Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to Telangana since 2014. Discrimination against Telangana in establishment of Sainik Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas Modi exploiting handloom sector via GST: Revanth The chief minister asserted that it was the responsibility of Congress leaders to explain to the people the failures and conspiracies of BJP in the last 10 years of its rule. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of miserably failing to fulfil his promise of creating 20 crore jobs in 10 years and providing only seven lakh jobs instead. The TPCC chief blamed the BJP government for the spiralling prices of essential commodities and adding to the burden of the common man. He alleged that there was rampant exploitation in industries from handloom to cottage industries, all in the name of GST. Revanth also accused Modi of imposing GST even on basic items like matchboxes and soaps. Stating that the people of the country have been burdened with a debt of Rs 168 lakh crore in the last 10 years due to the Modi government borrowing Rs 113 lakh crore, Revanth accused the prime minister of handing over assets built by successive Congress governments over 60 years to corporates within a decade.

Lok Sabha elections: Over 9% turnout in Assam, 15% in Manipur, 16% in Tripura

Assam, Manipur, and Tripura witness significant voter turnout. Assam's polling includes Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu, Nagaon, Silchar, Karimganj constituencies. The electoral battle involves prominent candidates like Parimal Suklabaidya, Surya Kanta Sarkar, and Joyram Engleng.

Congress leaders from Kerala meet Assam CM, plan to join BJP

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Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: 9.71% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 9am

GUWAHATI: The voting process for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five constituencies of Assam is underway. Till 9am, 9.71% voter turnout was recorded in Assam across five Lok Sabha constituencies that went to polls in the second phase. The voting process in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam began on Friday (April [] The post Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections: 9.71% voter turnout recorded in Assam till 9am appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Voting underway in five Lok Sabha seats in Assam

Shillong, April 26: Voting is underway for five Lok Sabha seats in Assam in the second phase of polls. Elections are taking place in Nagaon, Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu, Silchar and Karimganj parliamentary constituencies. There are 62 candidates in the fray with Assam minister Parimal Suklabaidya, and incumbent MPs from the BJP and Congress, Dilip Saikia and [] The post Voting underway in five Lok Sabha seats in Assam appeared first on The Shillong Times .