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Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati’s candidate selection puts BJP and SP on edge
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha 2024 election: The BSP chief's candidate roster now includes not just Muslim contenders but also Rajputs, challenging both SP and BJP narratives.
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Arun Govil: Why BJP’s 'tele Ram’ faces tough test in Meerut
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: The absence of a Muslim candidate in the opposition's roster is a significant development in a constituency where Muslims comprise 36% of the population
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Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: Crorepatis dominate second phase, BJP MP Hema Malini tops list
2024 Lok Sabha elections: Hema Malini, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from the Mathura parliamentary constituency for the third consecutive time, has declared assets worth around Rs 297 crore, which has increased by around 15% in last 5 years.
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Western Uttar Pradesh sees decline in voter turnout: Absence of emotive issues or summer heat to blame?
The voting was held in Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, and Pilibhit on Friday
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Priyanka in Rae Bareli, no Brij Bhushan in Kaiserganj? Suspense builds as parties yet to name candidates
Rae Bareli Lok Sabha polls: With Sonia Gandhi's departure, the Congress is yet to name a successor for the five-time MP from Rae Bareli, leaving the seat open to speculation.
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: From Meerut to Ghaziabad, focus shifts to key battles in 2nd phase
With significant implications for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the INDIA bloc, and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the stakes are high in the second phase.
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Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: How Muslim votes may shape electoral landscape in 1st phase
Political analyst Preetam Srivastava highlights the significant influence of the Muslim vote in western UP, shaping the political fortunes of candidates in the upcoming general elections.
POLITICS
Western UP: A political bellwether in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election: Data from previous Lok Sabha elections illustrates the BJP's strong performance across Uttar Pradesh, largely due to its success in western UP.
INDIA
Ram Navami celebrations stoke political fervour ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Lok Sabha election 2024: While Ram Navami, organised to celebrate the birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, united devotees in reverence, it also fueled a war of words between the BJP and TMC in Bengal.
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Fear looms large over electoral process as tigers prowl in Pilibhit villages
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Polls: Fear of tiger attacks in Pilibhit disrupts electoral participation, as locals hesitate to venture out, impacting the democratic process.
INDIA
Ram Navami: How Ayodhya is celebrating Ram Lalla's first birthday since temple opening
Ram Navami celebrations: Ninety flights are scheduled to land at the Maharishi Valmik International Airport, which has been meticulously designed with the theme of Ramayana.
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Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: Why these workers are in high demand for election campaigns
The utilization of MGNREGA workers for political purposes has drawn criticism from various quarters.
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First Phase polling: INDIA Bloc fails to hold joint rally as just a day left for campaigning
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: Ahead of the first phase voting on April 19, no significant rally or public meeting featuring SP leader Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, has been slated for Western Uttar Pradesh.
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Rampur prepares for electoral showdown amid absence of Azam Khan and Nawab
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: The latest twist in Rampur's political saga unfolded as Samajwadi Party's Maulana Nadvi swiftly filed his nomination papers, challenging the candidacy of Asim Raza, an aide of Azam Khan.
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Caste discontent looms over BJP's campaign in Muzaffarnagar
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election: Muzaffarnagar, known for its intricate caste dynamics, is witnessing a three-cornered electoral battle, with Union Minister Sanjeev Baliyan locked in competition against Samajwadi Party’s Harindra Malik and BSP candidate Dara Singh Prajapati.
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Kairana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kairana transitions beyond the 'exodus’ campaign
Kairana Lok Sabha Polls: As the electoral battle intensifies, the Kairana Lok Sabha seat emerges as a battleground where local concerns and evolving alliances have the potential to reshape electoral outcomes
POLITICS
Communal rhetoric escalates as western Uttar Pradesh gears up for polls
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: With contentious issues taking center stage in the campaigning, the region's deep-seated communal fault lines are starkly exposed.
INDIA
Varun Gandhi's absence reverberates in Pilibhit's electoral discourse as BJP seeks to maintain stronghold
In the electoral battleground of Pilibhit, the absence of two-time Member of Parliament Varun Gandhi from the fray has not diminished his influence, with his shadow looming large over the campaign discourse
INDIA
'Mini Bengal' in Pilibhit turns to CAA and Modi for citizenship hopes
Amidst the verdant landscapes and rustic charm of Ramnagri village, a profound question cuts through the air: "Aapni ki Bangali (Are you Bengali)?"
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Religious rhetoric and political strategies dominate Saharanpur Lok Sabha battle
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: In the electoral battleground of Saharanpur Lok Sabha seat, Muslim voters emerged as the pivotal factor, with the BJP and BSP engaged in a fierce tussle for supremacy.
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Three-cornered contest in West UP amid growing dissent within BJP
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: Reports indicate that Rajputs, Tyagis, Sainis, and others are expressing dissatisfaction over what they perceive as being ignored.
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Constituency watch: How PM Modi set the model for a temple economy with Varanasi
The Kashi Vishwanath corridor, with a slew of infrastructure projects, has transformed Varanasi’s economy, translating into higher earnings for artisans, boosting local businesses and the area’s handicraft economy
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'Caste' secures Saroj's nomination from Machchlishahar despite slim 181-vote victory
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: BJP insiders attribute Saroj's renomination to his caste affiliation. He belongs to the Pasi community which holds significant sway over voters in the Lok Sabha constituency.
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Mayawati's reticence in electioneering raises eyebrows as polling nears
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: In stark contrast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already addressed four election meetings in the state, while CM Yogi Adityanath maintains a rigorous schedule, holding rallies in about three districts daily.
