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  • PM Requests Supporters To Remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ Suffix From Social Media Handles |

    New Delhi: Thanking millions of his supporters for lending massive support during the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged them to remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ from their social media profiles, asserting that the message of “everyone being one family has been effectively conveyed”. “Through the election campaign, people across India added ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ to their social media as a mark of affection towards me. I derived a lot of strength from it,” PM Modi posted on X.

    The slogan had found a strong resonance on the ground and struck a right chord with lakhs of citizens over the past few months after PM Modi, while responding to RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s taunting remarks on not having a family, declared that the whole country and its 140 crore citizens are his family.

    On Tuesday, PM Modi thanked the people of India for giving the NDA a majority for the third consecutive time, saying that it is “a record of sorts” and has given the BJP-led NDA government the mandate to keep working for the betterment of the nation.

    “With the message of all of us being one family having been effectively conveyed, I would once again thank the people of India and request that you may now remove ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ from your social media properties. The display name may change, but our bond as one Parivar striving for India’s progress remains strong and unbroken,” he said.

    Several apps, merchandise, and even songs with ‘Main hoon Modi Ka Parivar’ theme have been launched in the past few months with all BJP leaders, ministers, and supporters updating their social media profiles by putting ‘Modi Ka Parivar’ next to their name.

  • LIVE Updates | Baramati Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: NCP Vs BJP |

    Baramati Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Baramati, located in the Pune district of Maharashtra, is known for its political significance, being a stronghold of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the influential Pawar family. Prominent leaders such as Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule have historically represented this constituency.
    The Baramati constituency went to the polls on May 7 during the third phase of elections. The votes will be counted simultaneously across the country on June 4. Baramati comprises six assembly segments: Baramati town, Indapur, Daund, Purandar, Bhor, and Khadakwasla.

    Historical Election Results

    In the 2019 elections, Supriya Sule of the NCP secured a significant victory with 6,86,714 votes, defeating BJP’s Kanchan Rahul Kul. Even during the 2014 elections, amidst the Modi wave, Sule managed to retain her seat by garnering 5,21,562 votes. Her closest competitor, Mahadev Jankar of the Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP), received 4,51,843 votes, while Suresh Khopade of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 26,396 votes.

    Current Political Battle

    The primary contest in this election is between Supriya Sule, a three-time MP and daughter of NCP-SP supremo Sharad Pawar, and Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Ajit Pawar. Ajit Pawar has recently switched allegiance to the BJP-led NDA and now serves as the NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister. This political shift adds a new dimension to the Baramati electoral landscape.

  • Lok Sabha Election 2024: States That May Create Trouble For NDA As Per Zee AI Exit Poll |

    The Lok Sabha election results 2024 are just around the corner. Zee News conducted an AI Exit Poll to predict the likely outcome of the general elections. According to the AI exit poll, the BJP-led NDA is expected to win 305-315 seats, the INDIA alliance 180-195 seats, and others up to 52 seats. The National Democratic Alliance will form the government for the third time. The exit poll results indicate that the India Alliance can turn the game in Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi potentially leading to heightened tensions within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    Here are the states that may create trouble for BJP as per Zee-AI exit poll: 

    NDA To See Possible Dip In Uttar Pradesh

    According to the Zee News AI exit poll, the India Alliance is expected to win 22 to 26 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. That is, if exit poll predictions are reflected in the results, the India Alliance appears to be doing well in Uttar Pradesh. According to exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is likely to win 52 to 58 seats. Other parties are likely to receive 0–1 seats. That is, overall, the NDA appears to be losing ground in UP compared to the previous election. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA won 64 seats, the SP won 5, and the Congress won only one. The BSP won ten seats.

    INDIA Alliance Likely To Benefit In Delhi

    The national capital has 7 Lok Sabha seats, and according to Zee News’ AI Exit Poll, the India Alliance is expected to win 3 to 5 of them. The BJP is likely to win 2–4 seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the BJP won all seven seats in Delhi. That is, according to exit polls, the India Alliance appears to be doing well in Delhi this time around.

    Close Contest In Bihar

    The NDA won 39 of Bihar’s 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 Lok Sabha polls. However, this time around, the NDA may lose in Bihar. According to Zee News’ AI exit poll, the NDA and India alliance are tied 50-50 in Bihar. The NDA and the India alliance are expected to win 15 to 25 of Bihar’s 40 Lok Sabha seats. At the same time, other parties may not even open an account.

    Will Maharashtra Witness The Biggest Turnaround?

    According to the ZEE News AI exit poll, the India Alliance appears to be the largest gainer in Maharashtra. According to exit polls, the NDA could win 26-34 of the 48 seats in Maharashtra, while the INDIA alliance appears to win 15-21 seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election results, the NDA alliance in Maharashtra won 41 of the 48 seats, while the Congress-led UPA received only 5 seats. The AIMIM won one seat, while an independent candidate won one.

    BJP’s Seats Likely To Decrease In Haryana, Rajasthan

    In Haryana, the NDA is expected to win 3-5 seats, while INDIA could win 5-7 of the ten Lok Sabha seats. The BJP defeated the Congress in the recent Rajasthan assembly elections. The BJP defeated the Congress in the recent Rajasthan assembly elections. According to our AI exit poll, the NDA is expected to win 15-19 seats this time, with INDIA taking 6-10 seats.

    NDA Expected To Win 305-315 Seats In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

    ZED News’ AI exit poll predicts that the NDA will form the government for the third time. The BJP-led NDA is expected to win 305-315 seats, according to the AI exit poll. At the same time, the INDIA alliance could win 180-195 seats. Others are expected to receive a maximum of 52 seats. India Consolidated conducted an exit poll for Zed News.

  • Congress Surrenders 2024 Elections? BJP’s Shah, Nadda Criticises Exit Poll Boycott |

    Congress’ Exit Poll Debate Boycott: The BJP has showered the Congress party with cutting remarks since the grand old party announced its decision to not participate in the exit poll debates shows. Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at Rahul Gandhi saying that his party is in ‘denial mode’. He added that this shows that the opposition has conceded its defeat. 

    Affirming confidence in the exit polls Shah said that the exit poll will showcase the saffron party alliance getting the ‘400-paar’ remark. The Congress does not have the courage to take questions from the media, so it is dismissing the entire exit poll exercise as meaningless, he added. 

    He further said that the Congress campaigned through the polls claiming it would get a majority. However, it now realizes the reality and knows it faces a rout in the exit polls to be broadcast after the elections tomorrow.  

    कांग्रेस को अपनी प्रचंड हार का पता चल गया है, तो अब किस मुँह से मीडिया और जनता को फेस करे? इसलिए, कांग्रेस एग्जिट पोल से भाग रही है।

    मैं कांग्रेस पार्टी से कहना चाहता हूँ कि भागो नहीं, हार का सामना करके आत्मचिंतन करो। pic.twitter.com/pxeT3Qw8wA
    — Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) May 31, 2024

    On the other hand, BJP national president JP Nadda took to social media platform ‘X’ to denounce Congress’ exit poll boycott, he wrote, “Let no one in Phase 7 waste their vote on them.” Nadda said that the resolution of the ‘largest political party in the opposition’ to skip exit poll debates signifies a clear acknowledgment from the opposition party that it has surrendered the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

    He questioned whether the Congress was suggesting that there existed a large conspiracy involving millions of voters, all aimed at ridiculing the party when the actual results were revealed on June 4th. He remarked that it didn’t suit India’s oldest political party to act like a child whose toy had been taken away. He further added that one would anticipate a certain level of maturity from the largest political party in the opposition.

    Congress’s decision to not participate in Exit Polls, on the eve of Phase 7 polling, is an unequivocal confirmation that the Congress has conceded the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. It is not surprising, since the Congress usually opts out when it doesn’t expect results to go in its…
    — Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) May 31, 2024

    (Based on inputs from PTI)

  • Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Responds To PM Modi’s Health Concerns, Says ‘I’m Perfectly Fine’ |

    A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to form a panel to probe the “sudden” deterioration of Naveen Patnaik’s health, the Odisha Chief Minister on Thursday said that he is “perfectly fine”. Biju Janta Dal (BJD) supremo dismissed the “concerns” expressed by PM Modi and said that he has been actively campaigning in the State for the last month. The Prime Minister on Wednesday claimed a “conspiracy” behind Patnaik’s failing health. PM Modi also said that a full majority government would be formed at the Centre for the third time in a row after a five-decade gap.

    In an interview with news agency ANI aired on Thursday, Patnaik said that if the PM was so concerned about his health, he would have called him and inquired about his health instead of stating it loudly at a public meeting.

    “If the Prime Minister was so concerned about my health, even recently, he said that I’m a good friend of his; all he needed was to pick up the telephone and inquire about my health instead of stating it loudly at a public meeting three times yesterday. My health is perfectly fine. As you can see, I’ve been campaigning for the last month all over the state,” the Odisha CM said.

    #WATCH | On PM Modi’s statement ‘if BJP comes to power in Odisha, a special committee will be formed to investigate Naveen Babu’s deteriorating health’, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says “All I have to say is that if PM Modi is so concerned about my health, all he needed was to pick… pic.twitter.com/OkmHdZ1Lrq
    — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2024

    “And instead of the Prime Minister just picking up the telephone and asking me about my health, he has stated it loudly at a public meeting. This means that all he’s trying to do is garner votes during election time,” he said.

    Addressing a poll rally in Baripada for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha segment, which goes to vote on June 1, PM Modi said there is a “conspiracy” behind Naveen Patnaik’s sudden deterioration of health and that he would form a committee to look into the Chief Minister’s medical history.
     
    Patnaik claimed that rumours about his health have been spread by BJP leaders for the past decade, and that he has no health issues.
     
    “This rumour has been spread by BJP members in Delhi for the past ten years, with little effect on me. And that is basically all I have to say about it. I have no health problems at all. I am in excellent health. I repeat: I’ve been campaigning for the last month in a very hot season, and I’m fine,” the BJD leader said.
     
    When asked about a viral video showing visible tremors in Patanik’s hand during an election rally, the Odisha chief minister responded, “It’s not a medical condition at all. A visiting BJP chief minister exaggerated the situation for no apparent reason.

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: MS Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi, crowd loses control – WATCH | Cricket News

    Former India skipper MS Dhoni cast his vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Ranchi on Saturday. Recently, Dhoni took part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, Dhoni’s CSK failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the 17th season of IPL after conceding a 27-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

    Earlier in the day, former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Kapil Dev, and fomer grappler Babita Phogat cast their votes in their respective constituencies. (Blame Game In Rajasthan Royals Camp After Defeat Against Sunrisers Hyderabad In IPL 2024 Qualifier 2, Captain Sanju Samson Says THIS)

    Voting for the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began early in the morning on Saturday across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements. The voting started at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by the closing time still allowed to vote.

    Look at the crowds when MS Dhoni came to cast his vote in Ranchi.

    Dhoni is an emotion for fans… pic.twitter.com/dFkWdTzJf5 Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 25, 2024

    The seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi are Chandni Chowk, East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South Delhi, and West Delhi. Over 11.13 crore voters will be exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the general elections to decide the fate of 889 candidates including two former Chief Ministers – Manohar Lal Khattar contesting as the BJP candidate from Karnal and Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP nominee from Anantnag- Rajouri.

    A total of 20,031 polling stations have been set up in the state. These include 19,812 permanent and 219 auxiliary polling stations. 5,470 polling stations have been set up in urban areas and 14,342 polling stations have been set up in rural areas.

    Over 11.13 crore voters will be exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the general elections to decide the fate of 889 candidates including two former Chief Ministers – Manohar Lal Khattar contesting as the BJP candidate from Karnal and Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP nominee from Anantnag-Rajouri.

    The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal.

  • Odisha’s Political Puzzle: Who Will Lead BJD After Naveen Patnaik? |

    The Biju Janata Dal’s reliance on 77-year-old Naveen Patnaik in Odisha presents a significant opening for the BJP. Amidst the fervor of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections, BJP leaders have stirred a fresh political discourse, questioning Patnaik’s 24-year tenure, his age, health, activism, and potential successors.

    In Odisha, voting is underway for both the 147 assembly seats and 21 Lok Sabha seats simultaneously. Naveen Patnaik’s personal charisma stands as a major asset for BJD amidst the extensive elections spanning four phases between May 13 and June 1. His bid for a historic sixth term as Chief Minister looms large. However, the looming question remains: who will succeed Patnaik? By introducing this uncertainty, the BJP has injected a new dynamic into Odisha’s political landscape.

    VK Pandian’s Non-Oriya Background Poses A Significant Challenge For BJD’s Continuity

    In response to such uncertainties, citizens in markets like Kadligarh in Sambalpur district express support for Naveen Babu but are uncertain about his successor. When asked about his longtime associate VK Pandian, concerns arise due to his non-Oriya background. These responses underscore Odisha’s current political trajectory and future challenges. Both the ruling BJD, under Naveen Patnaik’s 24-year stewardship, and the opposition BJP must confront this reality.

    BJP Struggles to Present a Viable Alternative to Naveen Patnaik

    Meanwhile, the BJP, having entered the campaign arena late after failed alliance talks with BJD, struggles to identify a figure in Odisha who can credibly challenge Naveen Patnaik’s dominance. Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three visits to the state since the election announcement, the party has yet to showcase a clear leader or leadership group in Odisha.

    Patnaik Government’s Policies Mirror Modi Government’s Approach

    Similar to the Narendra Modi government at the Centre, Naveen Patnaik’s administration in Odisha has maintained a strong hold on the women’s vote bank through empowerment and welfare initiatives. Significant budget allocations have been directed towards healthcare, education, self-reliance, and justice. At the BJD’s silver jubilee celebrations in December 2022, Patnaik emphasized that the party’s longevity hinges on prioritizing women’s empowerment.

    BJD’s Commitment To Women’s Empowerment and Representation

    During the 16th Lok Sabha in 2014, BJD MPs rallied support from other political factions for the Women’s Reservation Bill. The party has continued this momentum by fielding 33 percent women candidates in both the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Patnaik’s personal appeal remains a potent political asset, bolstered by his anti-corruption stance.

    Naveen Patnaik’s Embrace Of Oriya Identity And Aspiration

    In response to BJP’s challenges, Naveen Patnaik has championed Odia aspirations and identity. Despite his accidental entry into politics, Patnaik, educated at Doon School and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, acknowledges Odisha’s unique linguistic heritage as the first linguistically defined state. Unlike many regional leaders, Patnaik has refrained from expanding his party beyond state borders.

  • Will Modi Return As Prime Minister For Third Time? US Political Scientist Makes Shocking Poll Prediction |

    The Lok Sabha elections are just two weeks away from culmination and the anticipations are already high with both the BJP and the Congress claiming to have gained majority in the first five phases. While the BJP claimed to have crossed 300 seats so far, the Congress claimed that the BJP may not win more than 150 seats and the INDIA bloc will form a government when the results are announced early next month. Amid these claims by both alliances, a US-based political research analyst has made a shocking claim about the Indian Parliamentary poll results, which will be out on June 4.

    Global political risk consultant Ian Bremmer claimed that the BJP may win 305 (+/-10) seats. Bremmer, founder of the Eurasia Group, told NDTV that his firm’s research shows that the BJP may win 295-315 seats. Talking about the general elections, Bremmer made a big remark saying that only the Indian parliamentary polls currently look consistent and stable given the global uncertainties including the US and the UK elections.

    The BJP led by Narendra Modi had won 282 seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls while it increased its seat tally to 303 in the 2019 polls. Narendra Modi has set a target of 370 seats for the BJP and over 400 for the NDA bloc. On the other hand, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi predicted less than 200 seats for the NDA.

    The Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases and so far, 428 seats out of the 543 have gone to the polls. Voting for the 115 seats will be held in the next two phases while the counting of votes will be held on June 4. Besides the Parliamentary polls, assembly elections for two states – Odisha and Andhra Pradesh – were also held and their results will be announced along with the Lok Sabha polls.

  • EC Orders Action Against Andhra MLA Caught Damaging EVM On Camera |

    CCTV footage of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s party MLA damaging an electronic voting machine (EVM) in the Macherla assembly constituency has emerged, prompting the Election Commission to order the Andhra Pradesh police chief to take strict criminal action against the ruling YSRC MLA.  

    The video that surfaced pertains to the May 13 elections, during which seven EVMs were reportedly damaged in the Macherla constituency. Among them was the machine at booth number 202, where local MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy is accused of vandalising an EVM.  

    #BreakingNews : आंध्र प्रदेश में EVM तोड़ने पर चुनाव आयोग सख्त, विधायक के खिलाफ कार्रवाई का निर्देश#EVM #AndhraPradesh #Election2024 #Politics | @supreetanchor pic.twitter.com/bW8un7Y3L3


    — Zee News (@ZeeNews) May 22, 2024

    According to a report by PTI citing a statement from Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena’s office, “In Macherla Assembly Constituency, EVMs were damaged in seven polling stations, including the PS no (polling station number) 202 where this incident of damage of EVM by the sitting MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy was recorded in the web camera.” The comment came late on Tuesday.  

    The statement also mentioned that the name of the MLA (P Ramakrishna Reddy) has been included as an accused during the investigation.  

    To aid in the ongoing probe, Palnadu district’s election officials provided footage of the VVPAT vandalism incident. Taking a firm stance on the matter, the election commission instructed the CEO to notify DGP Harish Kumar Gupta to take strict criminal action against all individuals involved.  

    The southern state of Andhra Pradesh conducted the Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls on the same day (May 13). Following which, several reports of violence have emerged from various locations in the state, including Palnadu, Tirupati, and Anantapur. 

  • ‘Chosen As Modi’s Heir But You Are Not PM Yet’: Kejriwal Hits Back At Shah Over ‘Supporters In Pakistan’ Remark |

    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that it is increasingly evident that the Narendra Modi government is about to fall and that the INDIA bloc will take power on June 4 as each round of the Lok Sabha elections comes to an end. Speaking at a virtual press conference, Kejriwal declared that the INDIA bloc will provide the nation with a stable government. “With each passing poll phase, it is becoming clearer that the Modi government is on its way out and the INDIA bloc will come to power on June 4,” he stated.

    During their Monday poll rallies in Delhi, the chief minister alleged that Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, and Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, had abused him.

    He criticised Shah, saying, “You have been chosen by the prime minister as your heir, so you are arrogant.” “You have not yet become Prime Minister.” “You stated that Kejriwal has no support in India and more supporters in Pakistan.You can abuse me, but do not curse the people of this country. “No one will tolerate you cursing the public,” Kejriwal said.

    The chief minister’s reaction followed a statement made by Shah at a rally the day before while campaigning for his party’s candidate in the South Delhi constituency, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. “Kejriwal and Rahul [Gandhi] have no support in India; their supporters are in Pakistan,” the home minister stated.