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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday described the exit polls as a "corporate game and a fraud" and claimed there was pressure on the media companies which conduct it. Speaking to reporters here, the Rajya Sabha member claimed the opposition INDIA bloc will win 295 to 310 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha and form government.

Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, marking the end of the world's largest polling exercise that began on April 19, Congress leader Ajay Maken flagged the new rule that candidates' counting agents are not allowed at the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) tables during the vote counting process on June 4.

Also Read: Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates: BJP to retain power in Arunachal, SKM eyes second term in SikkimThe ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is all set to form the government in the state.Bhaichung Bhutia, the former India Football captain and SDF candidate is trailing from Barfung seat. Bhutia's rival Riksal Dorjee Bhutia is leading by over 4,346 votes.Arunachal Pradesh:BJP: 41Janata Dal (United): 7 National People's Party (NPP): 5Congress: 4 Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA): 1Independents: 2Sikkim:SKM: 17 seatsSDF: 15 seats.

Also Read: Poll of Polls: 10 exit polls predict 350+ seats for BJP-led NDA, three 400+; INDIA bloc to get less than 200 seatsHe will hold the first meeting to review post cyclone situation, especially in the states of northeast.After that, Modi will hold a meeting to review the heatwave situation in the country.The Prime Minister will also hold a meeting to review the preparations to celebrate World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, at a large scaleLater in the day, Modi will review the agenda for 100 day program.Also Read: 'Tough decisions will be made in Modi 3.0': What PM told top bureaucracy before election campaignPrime Minister set in motion the exercise to prepare the 100-day agenda for the new government, even before starting his campaign for Lok Sabha elections.According to reports, Modi has already told top bureaucrats that tough decision will be taken in the historic third term of his government.After exit polls predicted clear sweep for NDA, Narendra Modi complimented party workers for their work and meticulously explaining development agenda to the people.“I can say with confidence that the people of India have voted in record numbers to reelect the NDA government," Modi said in a post on X.Also Read: Exit Poll 2024: ‘Will shave my head if Modi…,’ AAP's Somnath Bharti dismisses results claiming landslide BJP victoryThe Lok Sabha poll results will be announced on Tuesday.After the end of campaigning for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections, Modi went for 45-hour-long meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.“My meditation at this ‘Shila Smarak’ is one of the unforgettable moments of my life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is projected to win more than 350 plus seats, as per at least ten exit polls.

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exit polls have predicted a comfortable majority for the Modi government, shrugging off concerns in some pockets, at least for now. Domestic markets witnessed high volatility throughout May, with benchmark Sensex shedding 0.8% and the broader Nifty losing over 0.5%.

AAP leader Somnath Bharti on Saturday declared that he will shave his head if Narendra Modi secures the prime minister's position for a third consecutive term and BJP-led NDA returns to form the government in the world's largest democracy.

exit polls indicate a clear majority for the BJP-led NDA coalition for the 18th Lok Sabha, analysts from various brokerage houses have identified a range of stocks that stand to benefit from the formation of a Modi 3.0 government. After the 7th phase of elections on Saturday, almost all exit poll surveys showed that the BJP is likely to win the Lok Sabha election on June 4. The average of all major exit polls indicates that the BJP-led NDA will secure 374 seats in this election, while the INDIA alliance may get 137 seats and others may get 30 seats.

Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban employers who break employment law from hiring workers from abroad, in an attempt to shrink net migration numbers. The Labour leader is hoping to turn public attention away from his party’s infighting and back onto the record of the Conservative government. Britain has seen two years of record-high immigration, a sore political point for the ruling Conservative party who pledged to clamp down on the issue in the 2019 election.

stock market, undoubtedly, this week would be the outcome of the Lok Sabha election results on June 4, investors would be eyeing other key triggers too after last week's profit booking. A typical election week is full of heightened volatility and wild swings. «The Indian market is currently trading at a premium, having largely discounted the growing likelihood of the continuation of the Modi era. Consequently, we cannot rule out the possibility of profit booking in the second half of the trading session following an initial upward movement,» said Arvinder Singh Nanda of Master Capital Services.

vote counting process on June 4. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Maken wrote, “Candidate’s Counting Agents at the ARO table are NOT being allowed for the first time!!! I have contested 9 Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in the past- And this is happening for the first time."The Congress MP called it an issue “bigger than the alleged EVM rigging" while urging the Election Commission of India to address it.

Prashant Kishor on Saturday asked the public not to “waste time" on analysis of “fake journalists" and “self-proclaimed experts" on social media platforms.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kishore wrote, “Next time when there is talk of elections and politics, do not waste your valuable time on useless talks and analysis of idle fake journalists, loudmouth politicians and self-proclaimed experts of social media."The exit polls on June 1 predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would retain power for a third straight term, with the Bharatiya Janata-led NDA expected to win a big majority in the general elections.Also Read | Live updates on Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit PollsOn Saturday, most exit polls suggested that the BJP-led NDA could secure more than 350 seats out of the 543 in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, three exit polls indicate that the NDA might achieve a historic milestone by surpassing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.Many exit polls also predicted a significant victory for the BJP in Congress-governed Karnataka.

Lok Sabha election results and Karnataka Legislative Council elections — when alcohol sales are prohibited nationwide.In June 2024, there are multiple dry days nationwide, impacting the availability of alcohol for sale. Below is a detailed overview of the particular dates and the reasons behind them:June 1 to June 3: This four-day dry spell results from the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. Liquor sales, distribution, and transportation will be prohibited during this period.

PTI, it was also emphasised that Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal will continue to covey his messages to party leaders, volunteers and the people of Delhi.He later attended an INDIA bloc meeting at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's home.On May 10, Arvind Kejriwal was released from jail on interim bail to pursue campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. On Friday, Arvind Kejriwal said he will leave around 3:00 pm on June 2 to surrender before the jail authorities.The chief minister's plea seeking seven-day extension of the interim bail granted by Supreme Court was refused for an urgent listing on Wednesday.

Hindustan Times report, PM Modi had told the top bureaucracy that their homework for the interregnum vacation was to prepare for decisions to be taken in the first 100 days of Modi 3.0.Also Read: Poll of Polls: 10 exit polls predict 350+ seats for BJP-led NDA, three 400+; INDIA bloc to get less than 200 seatsThe exit polls results announced on Saturday have predicted a clear sweep for the BJP-led NDA government, with most of them projecting 350 plus seats. Intrestingly, three exit polls have predicted that the NDA will cross the 400 seat mark.The report said that key changes will be made in August 2024 after the new Cabinet is in position.

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar is currently winning over senior Congress leader and incumbent MP Shashi Tharoor in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, as revealed in the Axis My India exit poll.

exit polls predicted a thumping majority for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Lok Sabha elections. The polls come as a shot in the arm given how the markets have been marred by election jitters throughout May.

Indian equities are poised to rise on Monday, with exit polls predicting a victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the general election, easing investor uncertainty over the ruling coalition's performance, analysts said. Benchmark indices may rise about 2% Monday as foreign investors could reduce bearish bets, giving the market a boost. Shares of public sector and manufacturing companies, beneficiaries of the Narendra Modi-led BJP government's Make in India theme, could lead the likely advance, they said.

Lok Sabha elections, bye-elections, and State Legislative Assemblies will be declared. District Election Officers, Returning Officers (RO), and Observers must fully comply with existing guidelines for counting arrangements in and around Counting Centers before the scheduled start of vote counting, the guidelines read as quoted by newswire ANI. Counting votes for a constituency will not begin if there are any pending ECI orders regarding an adjourned poll at any polling station(s).

exit polls predicted a massive win for the BJP-led NDA, political strategist Prashant Kishor advised the public to avoid wasting time on «useless discussions» and «analyses» from so-called «fake journalists, loudmouth politicians, and self-proclaimed social media experts» during election times.