Politics / The Times of India
Shiv Sena supporters in Thane face a crucial decision in the LS polls between Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde, with alliances and discontent shaping the political landscape.
Priyanka Gandhi addressed an evening election gathering in Bachhrawan, Rae Bareli without a public address system, showcasing spontaneity. Her campaign in Rae Bareli and Amethi energized Congress workers canvassing for brother Rahul and Kishori Lal Sharma. She aggressively attacked BJP, PM Modi, and the party's candidates during her poll pitch.
Jammu police recovered bodies of Rajinder Singh and Abhikash Singh from Tawi river in Kishanpur-Manwal area after a drowning incident on May 17. SDRF, NDRF, and 09 Para unit of Army joined the search and rescue operation to locate Abhikash.
Tourists in Himachal Pradesh disappointed by heatwave, with rising temperatures in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Shimla districts. Severe heatwave expected. Indian Meteorological Centre forecasts 2-3 degree rise in maximum temperatures. Shimla at 29.5 degrees celsius, Dharamshala at 35.1 degrees celsius.
PM Modi talking about corruption is just double standards. He made a big revelation about corruption and said that Adani and Ambani were distributing sacks full of black money. His (PM Modi) ED, CBI, and Income Tax are not going to Adani and Ambani, Shrinate told ANI.
The Election Commission's announcement in Gonda sets the stage for a high-stakes battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Kirti Vardhan Singh from BJP faces off against Shreya Verma of the Samajwadi Party. In 2019, Kirti Vardhan Singh secured victory with 508,190 votes, defeating Vinod Kumar Alias Pandit Singh.
The Election for Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra is set for May 20th, with results on June 4th, announced by the Election Commission of India on March 16th. Prominent candidates include Kapil Moreshwar Patil (BJP) and Suresh Gopinath Mhatre (NCP). Phase 5 details are also important.
Dindori Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra had a 65.71% voter turnout in the 2019 Parliament election. The constituency's 2024 election date is May 20th in Phase 5, with results on June 4th. Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar of BJP and Bhaskar Bhagre of NCP are key candidates. Pawar won in 2019 and 2014, defeating Mahale with a 198,779 vote margin.
The Election Commission of India announced the final schedule for the Dhule Lok Sabha election on May 20th, Phase 5. Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and Shobha Dinesh Bachhav are key candidates. Bhamre won the 2019 election with a significant margin. In the 2014 election, Dr. Bhamre Subhash Ramrao defeated Amrishbhai Rasiklal Patel.
Palghar Lok Sabha Constituency in Maharashtra, represented by Rajendra Dhedya Gavit, will have elections on May 20th. Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara from BJP and Bharti Bharat Kamdi from Shiv Sena are prominent candidates. In the 2019 General elections, Gavit won with a significant margin.
The Election Commission of India announced the final schedule for the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency election, with prominent candidates like Piyush Goyal and Amol Kirtikar from Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). In previous elections, Gopal Shetty and Gopal Chinayya Shetty of the BJP won against their opponents, including Urmila Matondkar of the INC.
PM Modi criticized TMC in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali issue, alleging protection of Shahjahan Sheikh. He accused TMC of questioning Sandeshkhali women's character and spreading false accusations against various organizations and communities. The political discourse also includes references to Mamata Banerjee's statements and tensions between TMC and BJP leaders.
A team of Delhi Police on Sunday seized digital video record (DVR) from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence as a part of its ongoing probe into the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by CM's Personal Secretary Bibhav Kumar on May 13. According to sources, police teams have collected electronic devices including DVR (digital video recorder) to get the footage of the alleged incident.
BJP pushes for a third term driven by the Ayodhya Ram temple, with candidate Lallu Singh expected to win. Local businesses thrive, but rural voters fear land issues. Elections and development concerns loom over the community.
In Thargaon village, Chhattisgarh's Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, a tragic incident occurred where five family members were hacked to death. The victims were Hemlal Sahu, Jagmoti Sahu, Meera Sahu, Mamta Sahu, and Ayush. Another villager, Manoj Sahu, was found hanging in the same house. Police, with local support and TNN assistance, are investigating the crime scene and collecting evidence.