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Phase-5 of Lok Sabha polls has highest proportion of women in fray so far

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Phase-5 of Lok Sabha polls has highest proportion of women in fray so far 12% candidates are women, 5% more than first phase; dip in proportion of candidates with criminal cases and those with assets beyond Rs one crore Elections : Around 12 percent of the competitors challenging in the fifth period of races are ladies, the most astounding up until now, and five rate focuses higher than the seven percent portrayal found in the principal stage. In the meantime, there has been a fall in the extent of applicants with criminal cases over the past stage. There are additionally less hopefuls with resources of Rs one crore or more. Be that as it may, at 19 percent, competitors with criminal cases are as yet higher than ladies hopefuls. Those with resources of Rs one crore or more record for 28 percent. The information took a gander at 668 applicant affirmations. There are 674 contenders taking all things together. Six did not have total or appropriately examined affirmations. The...

Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to make Lok Sabha elections about real issues

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Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to make Lok Sabha elections about real issues Priyanka Gandhi urges voters to make Lok Sabha elections about real issues Elections : An aggregate of 11 ladies hopefuls are in the quarrel for the May 12 Lok Sabha surveys in Haryana, which in the 53 years of its reality has chosen just five ladies parliamentarians. In the 2014 general races, not by any means a solitary lady hopeful could figure out how to win in the state known for its skewed sex proportion, while six out ten parliamentary voting demographics here have never chosen a lady MP. Albeit, no ladies competitors challenging freely in the state have ever constructed it to the lower place of parliament, this time, seven of the 11 female applicants are independents. Chandravati, a previous Janta Party pioneer turned into the first historically speaking lady MP from the state in 1977 when she vanquished political stalwart Chaudhary Bansi Lal from Bhiwani voting demographic. She later ...

WhatsApp unveils ‘tipline’ service to curb misinformation ahead of LS polls

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WhatsApp unveils ‘tipline’ service to curb misinformation ahead of LS polls The latest move follows a number of campaigns by WhatsApp to educate users on fake news Elections : An aggregate of 11 ladies hopefuls are in the quarrel for the May 12 Lok Sabha surveys in Haryana, which in the 53 years of its reality has chosen just five ladies parliamentarians. In the 2014 general races, not by any means a solitary lady hopeful could figure out how to win in the state known for its skewed sex proportion, while six out ten parliamentary voting demographics here have never chosen a lady MP. Albeit, no ladies competitors challenging freely in the state have ever constructed it to the lower place of parliament, this time, seven of the 11 female applicants are independents. Chandravati, a previous Janta Party pioneer turned into the first historically speaking lady MP from the state in 1977 when she vanquished political stalwart Chaudhary Bansi Lal from Bhiwani voting demogra...

Haryana elected only 5 women MPs in 53 yrs: Will this poll be different?

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Haryana elected only 5 women MPs in 53 yrs: Will this poll be different? Congress’ Kumari Selja, a Rajya Sabha MP, is the only women to have been elected to Lok Sabha thrice, twice from Ambala and once from Sirsa Elections : An aggregate of 11 ladies competitors are in the brawl for the May 12 Lok Sabha surveys in Haryana, which in the 53 years of its reality has chosen just five ladies parliamentarians. In the 2014 general races, not by any means a solitary lady hopeful could figure out how to win in the state known for its skewed sexual orientation proportion, while six out ten parliamentary voting public here have never chosen a lady MP. Albeit, no ladies applicants challenging freely in the state have ever constructed it to the lower place of parliament, this time, seven of the 11 female competitors are independents. Chandravati, a previous Janta Party pioneer turned into the first historically speaking lady MP from the state in 1977 when she vanquished political s...

Atishi, Gautam Gambhir raise stakes in clash of first-timers in East Delhi

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Atishi, Gautam Gambhir raise stakes in clash of first-timers in East Delhi Former cricketer vows not to make unrealistic promies, while AAP candidate hopes for votes on ‘real issues’ Elections : A couple of meters from the passage to Jagriti Enclave in Anand Vihar, a group is developing. It’s 1 pm and the temperature is contacting 40 degrees. Anil conveys his organic product truck nearer to the social affair. “Not certain why there is a group here at this hour. Possibly I can offer a portion of these,” he says. Before long, previous cricketer and BJP East Delhi competitor Gautam Gambhir touches base to address his lady public interview in the wake of getting the ticket. A volley of inquiries, reminiscent of a red hot spell of quick bowling in a presentation amusement, pursues. “Gambhir, what number of get together electorates does East Delhi have?” “Ten.” Gambhir had gotten his work done. “What’s more, what number of wards?” “Thirty-nine.” The inquiries proceed. ...

Political coalition fine, but should work towards progress: India Inc

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Political coalition fine, but should work towards progress: India Inc Adi Godrej felt that the government needed to pay a lot of attention to economic and social development Elections : Corporate chiefs of the India Inc began casting a ballot at an early stage Monday in the nation’s money related capital. As the media made up for lost time with the leaders outside the surveying corners, key issues that reverberated were of work age, stable government, and the nation’s security. Most corporate doyens, be that as it may, appeared to approve of having an alliance government at the Center. Subsequent to making his choice in Malabar Hills, Anand Mahindra, executive of the Mahindra Group, stated, “We as a whole have been tainted by the infection of advancement and development. Regardless of whether an alliance government comes, it should move in the direction of advancement and development of the nation.” Mahindra’s kindred voter at Malabar Hills, director of the Godrej gather...

Rahul replies to SC’s contempt notice over ‘chowkidar’ remark

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Rahul replies to SC’s contempt notice over ‘chowkidar’ remark A contempt case was filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi for Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Rafale verdict Elections :  Congress President Rahul Gandhi Monday recorded a crisp sworn statement in the Supreme Court after a notice was issued to him on a hatred case for his comments on the Rafale case decision and again communicated lament for ascribing the “chowkidar chor hai” comments to the pinnacle court. The Congress President likewise looked for rejection of the scorn appeal documented by BJP pioneer Meenakshi Lekhi, saying it was a maltreatment of the procedure of the court. In his counter testimony, Gandhi communicated lament for the “chowkidar chor hai” comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while alluding to the Rafale judgment. “It is likewise certain that no court could ever do that and subsequently the deplorable references (for which I express lament) to the court request and to the political trademark ...

EC condemns Maneka’s ‘ABCD’ remark, warns not to repeat such misconduct

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EC condemns Maneka’s ‘ABCD’ remark, warns not to repeat such misconduct The EC order said Maneka not only violated provisions of the model code, but also the Representation of the People Act dealing with “corrupt practice”. Elections :  The Election Commission Monday “firmly censured” Union Minister Maneka Gandhi for her “ABCD” comment in Sultanpur where she cautioned voters that administration work endures in territories which don’t vote in favor of her. The commission likewise cautioned her not to rehash “such offense in future”. The EC request said Maneka damaged arrangements of the model code, yet in addition the Representation of the People Act managing “degenerate practice”. Tending to a survey meeting in Sarkoda town in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh on April 14, Maneka had stated, “We win in Pilibhit without fail, so what is the parameter that we work more for one town and less for the other?” “The parameter is that we isolate all towns as A, B, C, and D. The ...
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PM cautions first-time voters against ‘mission mahamilavat’ The ‘mission mahamilavat’ is not in favour of a government with absolute majority at any cost Elections :  Leader Narendra Modi on Monday advised first-time voters against the ‘mission mahamilavat’, declaring that the resistance’s fabulous collusion does not need an administration with outright greater part. Tending to a race rally here, Modi likewise pummeled the Congress, claiming that the gathering needs a powerless government which it can “remote control”. “The ‘mission mahamilavat’ isn’t agreeable to a legislature with total dominant part at any expense. I need to alert all the first-run through voters about their aims,” the leader said. Going after the ‘mahagathbandhan’ (amazing collusion) and its pioneers, Modi said they owe loyalty to no one, and are just intrigued by votes. “They are simply not intrigued by the advancement of those territories where they don’t see their votebank,” he claimed. In t...

Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidate Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP candidate Sunny Deol files nomination from Gurdaspur For the first time voters, here’s a guide on how to vote in Lok Sabha Elections 2019 and polling and result dates Elections :  On-screen character and BJP applicant Sunny Deol on Monday documented his assignment papers from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha situate in Punjab. In the wake of paying regard at the Golden Temple and Durgiana Temple in Amritsar toward the beginning of the day, Deol documented his selection in Gurdaspur. Deol was joined by his sibling and on-screen character Bobby Deol. Punjab BJP boss and Rajya Sabha MP Shwait Mailk, Haryana account clergyman and gathering’s decision incharge of Punjab Capt Abhimanyu and Akali pioneer Gurbachan Singh Babehali additionally went with Deol. Deol will address a rally atPUDA ground in Gurdaspur later in the day. Senior administration of BJP and SAD will likewise be available in the rally. In a tweet, veteran entertainer Dharmendra looked fo...

Lok Sabha elections 2019: How to vote, check voter list and elections dates

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: How to vote, check voter list and elections dates For the first time voters, here’s a guide on how to vote in Lok Sabha Elections 2019 and polling and result dates Elections :  India is in the midst of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections 2019. Voting for phase four of the General elections is underway today in 72 constituencies across nine states. For the first time voters, here’s a guide on how to vote in Lok Sabha Elections 2019 You can vote only if your name appears in the Voter List. What is the voting process at polling booth? — The polling official will check your name on the voter list and check your ID proof. — The official will ink your index finger, give you a slip and take your signature on a register (Form 17A). — You will have to deposit the slip with the third polling official and show your inked finger and then proceed to the polling booth. — Record your vote by pressing the ballot button opposite the symbol of the ca...

Elections 2019: Pollution becomes an issue with promises made in manifestos

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Elections 2019: Pollution becomes an issue with promises made in manifestos Political parties pledge to reduce pollution in manifestos Elections :  Guarantees to battle the world’s most lethal air have made it to the proclamations of major ideological groups without precedent for Indian decisions. Major ideological groups, for example, the decision Bharatiya Janata Party, the resistance Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have promised to battle the emergency by taking estimates extending from setting due dates, acquainting new emanation gauges with advancing electric vehicles in an offer to battle lethal air. That is a change from the 2014 races when none of the gathering proclamations had any notice of clean air or contamination. India, home to world’s main ten urban areas with the most noticeably awful air quality, has been attempting to contain a fatal cloudiness that slaughtered an expected 1.24 million residents in 2017. Before, governments have v...

Here is why Congress did not field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi

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Here is why Congress did not field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi The Congress says the idea behind fuelling speculation that Priyanka might contest from Varanasi was to rattle the BJP Elections : In the wake of fuelling hypothesis that she may challenge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, the Congress on Thursday said not Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, however Ajay Rai would again be its competitor from the seat. The choice left numerous in Varanasi, who had laid store in the Congress handling a more grounded competitor, baffled. Prior this month, a few littler gatherings and lobbyist gatherings, including those contradicted to the Congress, had given a call to the resistance to handle a typical applicant against Modi. Numerous Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party specialists had additionally trusted the Congress would field Priyanka, or a regarded neighborhood face, to challenge Modi. Aside from 49-year-old Rai, who hosts been a get-together containe...

With ‘national pride’ mantra, BJP’s 1.1 mn workers are out to lure voters

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With ‘national pride’ mantra, BJP’s 1.1 mn workers are out to lure voters The workers have been educated on how to reach out to the deprived section of the society, manage journalists and devise social media strategies, says P Muralidhar Rao Elections : India’s decision Bharatiya Janata Party has prepared over 1.1 million laborers on approaches to impact residents on the planet’s greatest majority rules system to vote in favor of the conservative gathering. The prepared professional bono frameworks have fanned out over the world’s seventh-biggest landmass to contact voters and instruct them about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s projects and arrangements, P Muralidhar Rao, a general secretary of the gathering, said in a meeting. They have been talking about issues going from the economy to “national pride and character governmental issues.” “No other gathering has this sort of solidarity,” said Rao, who’s likewise accountable for preparing the workforce. “Our frameworks ar...

US decision to end Iran oil waivers gives ammo to PM Modi’s opposition

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US decision to end Iran oil waivers gives ammo to PM Modi’s opposition Criticism that his diplomacy has failed to guarantee continued access to cheaper Iranian oil comes in the middle of India’s weeks-long general election, which began on April 11 Elections :  US President Donald Trump’s turn to weight Iranian oil shippers is transforming into a cerebral pain for India’s administration amidst a re-appointment fight. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose administration is one of the world’s greatest merchants of Iranian unrefined, is presently confronting restriction assaults over his powerlessness to win concessions from Washington. Analysis that his strategy has neglected to ensure proceeded with access to less expensive Iranian oil comes amidst India’s weeks-long broad decision, which started on April 11. “The US restriction on trading unrefined petroleum from Iran to India, is it not an assault on India’s power?” Randeep Singh Surjewala‏, a Congress Party ad...

Hapur’s Satta bazaar discounts ‘Modi wave’, but predict BJP win in LS polls

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Hapur’s Satta bazaar discounts ‘Modi wave’, but predict BJP win in LS polls The projections are based on the analysis of over 300 seats where polling has already been held Elections :  The surveyors might be pretty much consistent in anticipating a pounding triumph for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP, however Hapur’s “satta bazaar” is wagering on an a lot nearer battle. Punters do see Modi coming back to control yet not a wave thusly to support him. The “Modi enchantment” can’t be felt the manner in which it was in 2014, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is probably going to complete with far less number of seats than the 2014 count of 283, anticipate punters. “We are anticipating that the BJP should win 240 seats. Best case scenario, the count may contact 245 however not more than that,” said one of the administrators in the satta showcase. Numerous individuals in the exchange disclosed to IANS that despite the fact that the Modi government will in any case...

Muslim women are 6.9% of population, have just 0.7% representation in LS

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Muslim women are 6.9% of population, have just 0.7% representation in LS Taking a dig at the opposition, he said, anybody whose party is contesting even 20-25 seats, wants to become the prime minister Elections : She might be the leader of her town, yet making rotis for her more distant family of 22 is as yet her duty. Slouched over the little chulha (earthen stove) in the family house at Hussainpur town in Haryana’s Nuh region, her hands effectively slapping a little bit of batter into a round roti, Farhuna (she utilizes one name), grinned when she reviewed the conditions of her marriage- – and race. It was right off the bat in 2016. The panchayat races were around the bend and the Haryana government had as of late presented another qualification condition. To challenge the decisions, ladies expected to demonstrate that they had cleared their eighth standard tests; men must be registers. That year, the seat at Hussainpur was saved for ladies. The issue: No lady in her...

India’s might acknowleged globally because of my foreign trips, says Modi

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India’s might acknowleged globally because of my foreign trips, says Modi Taking a dig at the opposition, he said, anybody whose party is contesting even 20-25 seats, wants to become the prime minister Elections : Frequently in the line of restriction fire over his outside outings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said India’s strength was being recognized internationally as a result of his various visits abroad. Taking on the restriction for the analysis that he was seen more abroad than in the nation amid his residency as the head administrator, Modi stated, barely five years back India thought that it was hard to get its voice heard, however at this point the world stands with it. “I read some place that Didi (Mamata banerjee) has said this chaiwala was caught up with making outside outings all these five years, however today India’s strength is being recognized wherever as a result of these visits,” he said while tending to a race rally here in Birbhum locale. ...