eznews.inAs Fahad Ahmad, husband of actress Swara Bhasker, began to trail in the vote count for Mumbai's Anushakti Nagar seat, Bhasker raised concerns about the integrity of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Ahmad, representing the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction, had initially led the count but fell behind Sana Malik, the candidate from Ajit Pawar's NCP, by over 3,000 votes as the counting neared completion. Bhasker took to social media, questioning how EVMs that had been in use all day could suddenly show a 99% charge, suggesting a potential bias in favor of the BJP and its allies. Ahmad echoed her sentiments, stating he would pursue the matter with the Election Commission. Meanwhile, the NDA coalition is dominating the Maharashtra polls, leading in 225 of the 288 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which recently performed well in Lok Sabha elections, is significantly trailing with only 56 seats. 
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inMUMBAI: As trends from the Maharashtra Assembly polls indicate a strong mandate for the NDA's Mahayuti, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faced questions about the next Chief Minister. Responding to the BJP's stance that the party with the highest vote share will nominate the Chief Minister, Shinde stated, "Let the final results come in... all three parties will sit together and take a decision." Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena is leading on 56 seats, a significant improvement from the Lok Sabha elections, while Uddhav Thackeray's faction trails with 18 seats. However, with the BJP leading in 127 of the 148 seats it contested, speculation arises about former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis potentially reclaiming the position. Shinde's negotiating power appears limited, as the BJP may prioritize its own interests, while the NDA overall leads on 225 seats in the 288-member Assembly, leaving the opposition far behind at 55.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 1 pmeznews.inSharad Pawar, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has indicated he may retire after his Rajya Sabha term ends in 2026. At 83, his potential exit follows disappointing results for his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections, where it is leading in only 13 of the 288 seats contested, marking a stark decline from an 80% strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls just six months prior. This election is particularly significant as it pits Pawar against his nephew Ajit, whose faction is set to secure 39 seats, underscoring a dramatic shift in power dynamics. Historically, Pawar has been a key player in Maharashtra politics, having served as Chief Minister four times and holding various central cabinet positions. Despite his past successes, these latest results represent a critical low point in his long career, prompting him to consider stepping back from active politics.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 1 pmeznews.inIn the Maharashtra Assembly elections of 2024, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's breakaway faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have significantly impacted the results, flipping over 70 seats from their original parties to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. As of 2:45 PM, the BJP was leading in 131 of the 288 seats, marking its strongest performance in the state’s electoral history. The opposition coalition, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), has been decimated, winning only 52 seats, a stark contrast to its success in the recent federal elections. The Shinde Sena and Pawar's NCP are projected to secure 93 seats, predominantly from their parent parties, which if retained, could have bolstered the MVA's position. Exit polls suggested a considerable win for the Mahayuti, although past predictions have often proven inaccurate. The political landscape in Maharashtra remains tumultuous following the splits and subsequent alliances that reshaped party dynamics.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 12 pmeznews.inThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure victory in six of the nine Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats contested in recent bypolls, reinforcing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's grip on the crucial Hindi voter base. As of 2 pm, the Election Commission reported the BJP leading in Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan, while the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is ahead in Meerapur. The Samajwadi Party, which previously outperformed the BJP in the federal elections, is leading only in Karhal and Sishamau. Notably, in Kundarki, Ramveer Singh has a significant lead, and the BJP is expected to retain its stronghold in Ghaziabad with Sanjeev Sharma ahead by over 63,000 votes. Overall, the BJP is on track to maintain its three previous seats and potentially flip two others, demonstrating its electoral resilience in the state.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 12 pmeznews.inNEW DELHI: Kerala's Wayanad emerges as a rare success for the Congress party, as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra significantly outperforms her brother Rahul Gandhi's previous vote margin in the Lok Sabha by-polls. While Rahul secured a margin of 3.65 lakh votes earlier this year, Priyanka has amassed over 6.1 lakh votes, leading CPM's Sathyan Mokeri, who received 2.06 lakh votes. Despite this win, Congress faced disappointing results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where it lost ground to the BJP, dropping from 44 to 22 seats in Maharashtra, where it leads in only 22 of the 101 contested. The Shiv Sena UBT has improved slightly, leading in 19 seats, while Sharad Pawar's NCP faction struggles with 12 seats. In Jharkhand, Congress leads in 14 seats, down from 16 in 2019, as the INDIA bloc, led by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, appears poised for victory.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 12 pmeznews.inDevendra Fadnavis is poised for a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, leading in his Nagpur South West constituency by over 19,000 votes as the BJP is projected to secure a commanding majority. This comeback follows his 2019 assertion, "I am the sea and will come back," reflecting his resilience in Maharashtra politics. Celebrations erupted as the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition appeared to be on track to win around 130 seats, far outpacing rivals Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, which are leading in just 20 and 19 seats, respectively. Fadnavis, currently Eknath Shinde's deputy, received a congratulatory call from his mother amidst the jubilation. He previously highlighted his political journey, claiming to have returned to power after "breaking two parties." The BJP's success continues a trend of electoral dominance, having previously won over 100 seats in both 2014 and 2019.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 11 ameznews.inIn the aftermath of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition is poised for a decisive victory, leading in 221 of 288 seats, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi trails with only 56. The BJP has emerged as the dominant force, winning 124 of the 148 seats it contested, supported by allies Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP. A significant question arises regarding the Chief Minister position, with the BJP likely to push for it, possibly favoring senior leader Devendra Fadnavis. This mirrors the contentious post-2019 scenario when disagreements over leadership led to the collapse of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. The current dynamics, however, could complicate negotiations, as the Shinde Sena may resist ceding the Chief Minister role. Meanwhile, the Congress-led INDIA alliance has faced a severe setback, winning only 30 seats, raising concerns about its future and leadership amid internal challenges.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 11 ameznews.inShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has raised concerns over the integrity of the election results in Maharashtra, alleging that a "money machine" was installed in every constituency to manipulate outcomes. As of 11.30 am, the ruling Mahayuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, was leading in 220 of the 288 seats, while the opposition coalition was projected to secure only 56. Raut questioned the legitimacy of the results, suggesting that the numbers were suspect and calling for a re-election using ballot papers. The BJP responded, with spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla dismissing Raut's claims as a sign of "mental bankruptcy," accusing the opposition of crying foul whenever they lose. Raut, whose faction is trailing, insisted that the results could not reflect the true will of the voters, emphasizing a perceived dishonesty in the electoral process.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 11 ameznews.inBy-elections held on November 20 in Punjab's Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal, and Barnala have shown the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leading in three seats, while the Congress is ahead in one, according to initial results. AAP's Ishank Kumar Chabbewal is currently leading in Chabbewal, followed by Congress's Ranjit Kumar, while in Gidderbaha, AAP's Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon is ahead of Congress's Amrita Warring, the wife of Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. In Barnala, Congress's Kuldeep Singh Dhillon has taken the lead over AAP's Harinder Singh Dhaliwal after a close contest. The Dera Baba Nanak seat is also competitive, with AAP's Gurdeep Singh Randhawa currently ahead of Congress's Jatinder Kaur Randhawa. The bypolls were necessitated by the election of the previous legislators to the Lok Sabha earlier this year.
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