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exit polls for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly elections today.

Haryana, strategically located between Delhi and Punjab, is a crucial player in North India's political scenario. In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the state's political environment is being closely watched.

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of turning his meditation session in Kanyakumari into a media spectacle funded by taxpayers' money. Banerjee said meditation is a personal practice beneficial for body, mind, and soul but cautioned against making it a public show.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday appealed to people to cast their franchise in «unprecedented numbers» to elect a strong government again to ensure the internal security of the country and to maintain the pace of development.

OpenAI said STOIC, a political campaign management firm in Israel, generated anti-BJP and pro-Congress content in Indian elections alongside about the Gaza conflict. This operation was nicknamed 'Zero Zeno', after the founder of the stoic school of philosophy.

Trinamool Congress candidate on Diamond Harbour seat in West Bengal and TMC General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday cast his vote in the last phase and claimed that the TMC will better its tally compared to what they got in the 2019 elections.

BJP President JP Nadda on Saturday accused the Congress party of working on the principle of divide and rule for the last 75 years to increase their 'vote bank'.

Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha on Saturday morning, amid tight security, a poll official said. Voting began at 7 am in Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha seats, along with the 42 assembly segments that constitute these parliamentary constituencies.

Voting for three Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand commenced on Saturday, amid tight security, officials said. Polling began at 7 am in Dumka, Rajmahal, and Godda, and will continue till 5 pm.

meditation on the Vivekananda Rock Memorial that began on Thursday continued today and will conclude on Saturday evening.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: The seventh and final phase of polling in the largest festival of democracy commenced on Saturday, with voting kicking off in the remaining 57 parliamentary constituencies at 7 am across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

polls in the last phase of Lok Sabha elections in Kolkata, its suburbs and Sunderban region were never won by BJP, except Dum Dum. South Bengal, specially Kolkata and adjoining seats, are considered as a bastion of Trinamool Congress. In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin. Another Trinamool stronghold is Kolkata Uttar (North), fought by Sudip Bandyopadhyay who has a tough challenger this time with former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy fighting on a BJP ticket. A key battle is on the anvil this time in Jadavpur with a three-cornered contest between Trinamool youth leader Sayoni Ghosh, CPI-M youth brigade representative Srijan Bhattacharya and BJP's Anirban Ganguly. Trinamool has a complete stronghold in Kolkata Dakshin (South) which includes Mamata Banerjee's assembly constituency. The seat is witnessing mostly an all-women contest with Trinamool's Mala Roy contesting against BJP's Debashree Chaudhuri and CPI-M's Saira Shah Halim.

Congress has reportedly outperformed BJP on various social media platforms, highlighting a successful digital strategy. Supriya Shrinate, while discussing the party's approach, revealed significant figures showing Congress's dominance over BJP. The party's overall reach on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter was notably higher. According to Shrinate, Congress garnered 613 million views on YouTube during the campaign, a stark contrast to BJP's 150 million views, showcasing a fourfold difference. This substantial difference indicates a stronger connection between the Congress's message and the public, with issues like inflation and unemployment resonating more with the audience.

New Delhi: The Congress has decided not to participate in any Lok Sabha exit poll debates on the television channels and said it does not want to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP. Congress spokesperson and media department chairperson Pawan Khera said the voters have cast their votes and their verdict has been secured. «The results will be out on 4th June. Prior to that, we do not see any reason to indulge in speculation and slugfest for TRP,» he said in a statement shared on X.

Lok Sabha elections, the Phalodi Satta Bazar in Rajasthan has updated its estimates for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. This grey market has become a popular gauge for people amid the absence of official opinion or exit polls. Initially, the Phalodi Satta Bazar's estimates aligned closely with the BJP's claim of the NDA securing 400 seats out of 543. However, projections shifted as the election progressed. Prior to the polls starting on April 19, the market predicted over 300 seats for the BJP alone. This figure dropped to about 290 seats after the first two phases and rose again to nearly 300 after the fifth phase. In its latest update, the Phalodi Satta Bazar anticipates the BJP securing fewer than 300 seats, while projecting the INDIA bloc to achieve 80-85 seats, its highest forecast yet. On May 13, the market predicted 40-42 seats for the Congress, considerably lower than its 2019 tally of 52 seats and even below its lowest-ever tally of 44 in 2014.

Exit Polls Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit polls are highly anticipated events preceding the official vote count by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Political analysts and psephologists meticulously analyze data to predict which party might have an edge in each state. An exit poll is conducted immediately after voting concludes in parliamentary or assembly elections. The exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be broadcast live on June 1, following the completion of the final voting phase. Voting for the last phase will continue until 6 pm on Saturday, with exit poll results going live from 6:30 pm onwards. The Battle for Power in 2024

Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. The constituency includes eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana. Being a General category seat, the Patiala constituency seat encompasses the entire Patiala district and part of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. The constituency has a literacy rate of 67.63%. Polling for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab and the lone Chandigarh seat will be held on Saturday, with INDIA bloc allies Congress and AAP contesting separately and the SAD and BJP also deciding to test the poll waters alone. Prominent candidates in the fray are four-time MP Preneet Kaur, former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, three-time MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ravneet Singh Bittu.

Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile «royals» maximum number of times. There are 13,77,173 voters in the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, including 6,98,666 males, 6,78,504 females and three third gender. As the voting in the log seven-phased elections conclude on June 1, Mandi will be one of the most keenly watched seats. While Congress would be aiming to retain its hold on the bastion, Kangana Ranaut, who has entered the foray of politics would be eyeing to pull off an upset. Mandi Lok Sabha 2024 Elections: Date

BJP and Congress, a trend seen in most elections since the city's inaugural parliamentary polls in 1967. However, this time, it's not just a clash between two parties but also the culmination of over a decade-long anticipation for the two primary contenders—Sanjay Tandon from the BJP and Manish Tewari from the Congress. For the first time, the Congress party is contesting the Chandigarh elections in alliance with AAP. While on the other hand, BJP and its traditional ally, Shiromani Akali Dal, have decided to part ways for this election. The rehabilitation colonies and villages, which comprise nearly half of the city's 6.6 lakh voters, play a crucial role in determining the election outcome. Residents in these areas also demonstrate a higher inclination to participate in the electoral process compared to those living in the sectorial grid.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's counsel on Friday informed the court that it will take 90 to 100 hours to inspect the documents at the ED office. Other counsel also mentioned the time they need for inspection. Manish Sisodia and the other accused were produced through video conferencing (VC) from Jail. Special judge Kaveri Baweja granted time for inspection and listed the matter on July 3. The court on Friday extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and other accused in custody till July 3.

exit polls, which are expected to forecast the potential composition of the next government. The focus will primarily be on determining whether the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the opposition bloc led by Congress, known as INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), is likely to secure victory. However, exit polls, often eagerly awaited and scrutinized after the completion of election seasons, are not without their flaws. Despite their seemingly scientific methodology, several factors can contribute to inaccuracies in their predictions. 1. Faulty Basic Premise: Exit polls operate under the assumption that voters will truthfully reveal their choices during personal interviews. However, this premise can be faulty. Some individuals may intentionally deceive pollsters, while others, particularly from marginalized or vulnerable communities, may feel pressured to conceal their true opinions.