Tag: Lok Sabha Election

Exit polls confirm the return of Modi

The exit polls have predicted that the BJP and its led NDA will come to power for the third consecutive time with an overwhelming majority. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Voting ends, speculation begins. Now eyes are on June 4th. In the poll of polls, NDA got 366 seats, and India got 144 seats. BJP can set a milestone with 27% votes in Kerala.

The voting process for the eighteenth Lok Sabha, which lasted for about two and a half months, ended on Saturday with the seventh and final voting phase. In this phase, on average, more than 61% of voting took place on 57 seats in eight states and union territories.

Along with this, the speculation market became heated regarding the results of the exit polls conducted after the voting. Most of the exit polls have predicted BJP and its led NDA coming to power for the third consecutive time with an overwhelming majority. That means once again there are indications of the Modi government. The India group of Congress and its allies is not visible anywhere in the contest. However, it is also true that exit polls have not always proved correct. Now the eyes of the country are fixed on June 4 when the actual results will be revealed after the counting of votes.

NDA is likely to get 371 to 401 seats according to the exit polls

In the exit polls of both Today’s Chanakya and India TV, NDA is expected to get more than 400 seats as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s estimate. Today’s Chanakya has predicted 400 seats for NDA. While India TV has predicted NDA to get 371 to 401 seats. Exit polls of both of them have predicted that India Group will get 107 and 109 to 139 seats respectively. Others are said to get 36 and 28 to 38 seats respectively.

Poll of Polls Tally

Survey Agency	NDA	INDIA	Others
Axis My India	361-401	131-166	8-10
CVoter	353-383	152-182	4-12
Today’s Chankaya	385-415	96-118	27-45
CNX	371-401	109-139	28-38
ETG	358	132	58
Danik Bhaskar	285-350	145-201	33-49
Jan Ki Baat	362-392	141-161	10-20
Matrize	353-368	118-133	43-48
P-Marq	359	154	30

Signs of shock in Hindi-speaking states for NDA

However, some exit polls indicate setbacks in Hindi-speaking states like Bihar, Rajasthan and Haryana. BJP seems to be making good inroads in West Bengal. According to Axis-My India, the BJP seems to be getting a 27% vote share in Kerala. This could be a milestone for the right-wing BJP in this leftist state. Even in Tamil Nadu, BJP can open its account with one or two seats. NDA seems to be in a position to complete a sweep in Karnataka.

JP Nadda and Mallikarjun made claims

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda claimed after the completion of voting that his party would win more than 370 seats. He said that he is confident that BJP will win more than 370 seats in this election and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister of the country for the third time.

On the other hand, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed after the India Group meeting that his alliance would win more than 295 seats. Congress media in-charge Jairam Ramesh said on the prediction of exit polls, “The person who has to exit on June 4 has managed the exit polls”.

June 2, 2024

Radhika Khera also left the Congress

Radhika Khera the national spokesperson of the Congress has resigned from the primary party membership today. Besides, she also had the responsibility of media coordinator in Chhattisgarh. Congress has suffered another setback amid the Lok Sabha elections.

Who is Radhika Khera

Radhika Khera is a prominent figure within the Indian National Congress party, serving as one of its national spokespersons. She’s often seen representing the party in debates, discussions, and media interactions, providing insights into the party’s stance on various political issues. Khera has been known for her articulate communication skills and her ability to convey the party’s message effectively.

Radhika Khera has completed high school at Convent of Jesus and Mary, while she has done BA (Hons) in Political Science from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC), Delhi. Politician Radhika Khera used to strongly criticize the working methods of BJP and PM Narendra Modi before resigning from the Congress.

Radhika Kheda was the National Media Co-ordinator of Congress. She had earlier been the National Secretary and Social Media Head of the party. For that reason, she is very active on social media. According to the information available on Radhika Kheda’s LinkedIn profile, from 2010 to 2011, she was the General Secretary of Najafgarh District in the Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress.

Radhika Khera’s Instagram account user ID is @radhika.khera. You can CLICK HER E to view Radhika Kera on Instagram. She is also very active on Twitter. You can see her posts on X here.

Radhika Khera Resigned from Congress

Radhika Khera said that today with great pain I am resigning the party’s primary membership. Also, I am resigning from my post. She said that yes, I am a girl and can fight and I am doing the same now. Moreover, she said I will continue fighting for justice for myself and my countrymen.

Radhika Khera wrote in her resignation letter it has been an established truth since ancient times that those who support religion have been opposed. At present some people are opposing taking the name of Bhagwan Shri Ram. For every Hindu, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram holds great significance with its sanctity. While every Hindu considers his life successful just by seeing Ramlala.

Furthermore, she wrote that she had given 22 years of her life to the party. Moreover, she had worked honestly from NSUI to AICC’s media department. Today she is been opposed because she can’t stop herself from visiting Ram Mandir. She pointed out the incident that happened to her in the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Office and she didn’t get justice even after repeatedly informing all the top leaders of the party. These were the reasons that forced her to resign from the Congress party.

Update on 7th May 2024.

Radhika Khera was given membership of the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders on May 7, 2024, at the BJP headquarters in the country’s capital Delhi. After joining the BJP, she told the journalists – The way a Ram devotee like me was mistreated at Kaushalya Mata’s land for the darshan of Ramlala, I would not have been able to reach you.

Radhika Kheda further claimed – If I had not got the protection of Modi government and BJP there, I would not have been here today. In Congress, I was being punished for being a Hindu, a Sanatani and a devotee of Ram. Moreover, she said that she was continuously tolerating it. Furthermore, she said – We used to think that Congress is Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress but in reality, it is not so. Today’s Congress is anti-Ram and anti-Hindu.

Her decision to switch parties created a stir. She claimed she faced “harassment” from Congress leaders due to her “pro-Hindu beliefs” and that they restricted her participation in debates. Sachin Pilot, a Congress leader, contested these claims.

May 5, 2024
Suspense is over for Amethi and Raebareli

Suspense which was created from the announcement of the Lok Sabha election is now over for Amethi and Raebareli seats on the last day of the nomination. Rahul Gandhi from Congress is going to contest from Raebareli opposite Dinesh Pratap Singh of the BJP. While Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress will contest against Smriti Irani of the BJP. The Congress party general secretary KC Venugopal has declared candidates for both seats. For Rahul Gandhi, the party has considered Raebareli safer than Amethi. Because this seat is still with Congress.

Amethi and Raebareli’s seats are traditionally Gandhi family seats and there was suspense about who from the Gandhi family will fight for these seats. It was assumed that Rahul Gandhi would fight again from Amethi while Priyanka Gandhi would fight from Raebareli. Now after the declaration, the suspense is over. The Congress party announced Rahul Gandhi’s candidature for the Raebareli seat on Friday, the last day of filing nominations.

In the initial phase, Priyanka Gandhi showed interest in Raebareli. She wanted to contest elections from here. Till yesterday her name was expected. But some party leaders put forward Rahul’s name for Raebareli instead of Priyanka. Now Priyanka maintained silence on this. Moreover, Robert Vadra husband of Priyanka Gandhi was interested in fighting from the Amethi. Perhaps due to the internal politics of the Gandhi family, his name was not been considered.

It is being speculated that Rahul Gandhi, who lost the Amethi seat to Smriti Irani in 2019, may not be interested in contesting from there again. He has been an MP from Wayanad since 2019, and now there are claims by the BJP that he may lose this seat too. Looking to the probable defeat Rahul Gandhi chose to fight from a safer seat.

The suspense of Amethi is over

Suspense is over after the declaration of the name of Kishori Lal Sharma for Amethi. Kishori Lal Sharma got a reward for his loyalty to Sonia Gandhi. Originally Kishori Lal Sharma belonged to Ludhiana, Punjab. Around 1983, Rajiv Gandhi brought him to Amethi for the first time. Since then he stayed here.

Even when the Gandhi family stopped contesting elections from here after the death of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, Sharma continued to work for MPs of the Congress Party. He is considered loyal not only to the organization but also to the family. After Sonia Gandhi was elected MP from Raebareli, he continued to work as her representative. After Sonia Gandhi was elected to Rajya Sabha, Kishori was considered a contender from Raebareli, but the party made him a candidate from Amethi instead of Raebareli.

May 3, 2024
Importance of Voting in Democracy
Voting in a democracy is not just the right to vote for every citizen but it is also a responsibility of every citizen of the country. As the Lok Sabha election is started today we from the Information Site appeal to every citizen to participate with enthusiasm. We appeal especially to first-time voters and youth. Moreover, you can strengthen democracy by not only voting but also motivating others to cast their vote.

Prime minister Modi and many other leaders also appealed to cast your vote.

Before knowing the importance of voting in a democracy let’s understand democracy.

What is Democracy

Democracy is a system of government where the people hold power. It comes from the ancient Greek words “demos” (people) and “kratos” (rule). So, it means “rule by the people.” In a democratic system, citizens have the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes. Additionally, it affects their lives and the direction of society.

There are two main ideas about democracy:
- People choose who makes the rules: In a democracy, citizens get to choose their leaders through elections. Furthermore, these leaders could be representatives who make laws (like in India) or a single head of state (like a president in the US).
- People’s rights are protected: A core principle of democracy is that everyone has certain basic rights, like freedom of speech. Additionally, assembly is often protected by a constitution, which is the highest law of the land.
There are different types of democracies. In a direct democracy, citizens directly vote on laws and policies. This is only really possible in small communities. Most modern democracies are representative democracies, where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Key Features of Democracy

Key features of democracy include:
1. Popular Sovereignty: The ultimate authority resides with the people. They have the right to choose their leaders and participate in decision-making through voting and other democratic processes.
2. Political Equality: All citizens have equal rights and opportunities to participate in the political process. It is regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.
3. Rule of Law: Democracy operates within a framework of laws and institutions that apply equally to all individuals, including those in positions of power. No one is above the law, and everyone is subject to its provisions.
4. Civil Liberties and Human Rights: Democracies protect the rights and freedoms of individuals. Such as freedom of speech, assembly, religion, and the press. They also uphold principles of equality, non-discrimination, and due process.
5. Separation of Powers: Democratic systems often feature a division of government powers among different branches, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Moreover, this separation helps prevent the concentration of power and serves as a system of checks and balances.
6. Political Pluralism: Democracy encourages the existence of multiple political parties and diverse viewpoints. Furthermore, this diversity fosters healthy debate. Moreover, encourages compromise, and ensures that different perspectives are represented in the decision-making process.
7. Free and Fair Elections: Elections are a fundamental aspect of democracy. Furthermore, it is allowing citizens to choose their leaders and hold them accountable. Elections should be conducted freely, fairly, and transparently, with safeguards against fraud and manipulation.
Overall, democracy is a dynamic and evolving system of governance that prioritizes the participation, rights, and freedoms of its citizens. Although various forms of democracy exist worldwide, they share the common goal of promoting government by and for the people.

Importance of Voting in Democracy

In a democratic society, voting is an indispensable component as it allows citizens to express their opinions and make decisions that affect their lives. Additionally, it is a fundamental right that gives individuals a chance to elect their representatives. Moreover, it shapes public policy and holds elected officials accountable. In essence, voting is a vital tool for ensuring that citizens have a say in how their government is run and that their voices are heard.

Here are some of the importance of Voting in Democracy:
- Democracy in Action: Voting is one of the fundamental principles of democracy. Moreover, it allows citizens to have a say in how their country or community is governed.
- Representation: By voting, individuals choose representatives who will make decisions on their behalf. Furthermore, these representatives are tasked with addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents.
- Accountability: Voting holds elected officials accountable for their actions. If they fail to fulfil their promises or meet the expectations of the electorate, voters can choose not to re-elect them.
- Participation: Voting is a way for individuals to actively participate in the political process. Moreover, it empowers citizens to have a voice in shaping the future of their society.
- Influence Policies: The outcome of elections determines the policies that will be implemented. By voting, people can influence the direction of government policies. These policies may be on issues such as healthcare, education, the economy, and social justice.
- Protecting Rights: Voting is a means of protecting and exercising one’s rights. Many people have fought and sacrificed for the right to vote. By exercising this right you can ensure that their voices are heard.
- Building a Better Society: Ultimately, voting is about contributing to the betterment of society. By participating in elections, individuals can work towards creating a more just, equitable, and prosperous community for themselves and future generations.
By knowing the importance of voting in democracy we are sure that you will cast your vote. Remember, it is the cornerstone of democracy and essential for the functioning of a fair and representative government.
April 19, 2024
Controversial Queen Kangana Ranaut is again in a controversy.

Controversial queen Kangana Ranaut is again in controversy with her statement during her Lok Sabha election campaign. Controversy queen Kangana Ranaut is once again in the news. Kangana called Himachal government minister Vikramaditya Singh ‘Chhota Pappu’. Furthermore, she said that this is not the state of your forefathers, that you will scare and threaten me and send me back.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and actress Kangana Ranaut has launched a scathing attack on Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh. There is speculation that Vikramaditya may be chosen as the Congress candidate for the Mandi seat, against Kangana Ranaut of the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. While addressing an election rally in Mandi, Kangana Ranaut said, ‘This is not your father’s estate, that you will scare and threaten me and send me back.’

Vikramaditya called her controversial queen

Actress-turned-politician Kangana further said, “This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new India, where a small, poor boy selling tea is the biggest hero and “pradhan sevak” of the people.” This comment about Kangana comes after Vikramaditya Singh called Kangana a ‘controversial queen’. Vikramaditya stated that her statements would be subject to periodic questioning.

Vikramaditya Singh commented on Kangana’s alleged remarks on consuming beef. He stated that he hoped Lord Ram would bless her with wisdom. Moreover, she would return to the Bollywood industry from the prosperous land of Himachal Pradesh. He believes that she lacks knowledge about the elections and won’t succeed in winning them.

Before this Supriya Shrinate posted an objectionable post about Kangana Ranaut

Kangana given name to Vikramaditya

Actress Kangana Ranaut referred to both Rahul Gandhi and Vikramaditya Singh as ‘Pappu’, and stated that there is a “big Pappu” in Delhi and a “Chhota Pappu” in Himachal. She called Vikramaditya Singh a “number one liar” and a “Paltubaaz”. She questioned what could be expected from “Bada Pappu” when he talks about destroying “Nari Shakti”. He further challenged Vikramaditya to “do even one scene” of her film.

April 12, 2024
First Phase Lok Sabha Election 2024: Just 9 Nominations so far.

The first phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 nominations started on the 20th of March 2024 in Rajasthan. Till now only 9 candidates have filed their nominations.

The process of nominating candidates for the 12 Lok Sabha constituencies of the first phase under the Lok Sabha Elections-2024 is ongoing. So far, 10 nomination papers have been submitted by 9 candidates for 7 Lok Sabha constituencies. A total of 7 candidates submitted nominations on Friday.

Chief Electoral Officer Shri Praveen Gupta said that on Friday, 1 candidate each had submitted his nomination papers for Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur and Dausa Lok Sabha constituencies. A candidate who had earlier filed a nomination for the Jaipur Lok Sabha constituency has filed another nomination paper.

Shri Gupta said that on Wednesday, one candidate each had submitted his nomination papers for Jaipur and Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituencies. Thus so far, 2 candidates each have submitted nominations for Jaipur and Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituencies.

Nominations will not be held from the 23rd to the 25th of March

Shri Gupta said that the nomination process had started with the release of the notification of the election schedule for the first phase of voting in the state on March 20. As per the first phase election schedule, nominations can be made till March 27. Nominations will not be possible on March 23, March 24 and March 25 due to the government holidays.

Nomination papers will be reviewed on March 28, whereas nomination papers can be withdrawn till March 30. Voting will take place on April 19 and counting of votes will take place on June 4.

First Phase Voting for Lok Sabha Election 2024

The first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Rajasthan will be held on the 19th of April 2024. It will be held in the following constituencies.

Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur, Jaipur Rural, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli – Dholpur, Dausa and Nagaur.

The second phase of voting in Rajasthan will be held on the 26 of April 2024. It will be held in Ajmer, Banswara, Barmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Jalore, Jhalawar-Baran, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali, Rajsamand, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur and Udaipur.

March 23, 2024
Lok Sabha election dates announced

The Lok Sabha election dates were announced by the Election Commission in a press conference on Saturday afternoon. It was revealed yesterday at 3 pm on Saturday when the Lok Sabha elections will be held. The Election Commission announced the dates for the elections of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has announced the Lok Sabha election dates. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that our team is ready for the elections. He said that 97 crore voters will vote in the elections. There will be 10.5 lakh polling stations, while 55 lakh EVMs will be used.

During the press conference, CEC said that there will be no garbage at the polling booth after the elections. Moreover, the carbon footprint will be the lowest. Furthermore, information about booths and candidates will be available through KYC, Voter Help Line and C Vigil App Sub-Voter Card. Additionally, contract staff or volunteers will not be deployed for election duty.

Voting in seven phase

While announcing the Lok Sabha Election dates it was also announced that the voting will be held in 7 phases in the country. While a total of 22 states and union territories will see voting on just one polling day, three states will see voting in all seven phases. Moreover, states with the highest number of voting dates include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. Furthermore, voting will be held in a single phase in almost all union territories except Jammu and Kashmir.

First phase on 19 April

The first phase of election will be held in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman Nicobar, Jammu Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

The second phase on 26 April

Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir are the states in which elections will be held in the second phase.

Third phase on 7 May

In the third phase, the election will be held in Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Dadar Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu.

Fourth on 13 May

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir are the states where election will be held.

Fifth on 20 May

On the 20th of May 2024, the election will be held in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Sixth on 25 May

Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Delhi elections will be held on the 25th of May 2024.

Seventh phase on 1 June.

On last Lok Sabha election date is on the 1st of June 2024, the election will be held in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Chandigarh.

Moreover, along with this, assembly elections will be held in 4 states. This includes Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

Lok Sabha Election dates

As per the Election Commission of India press note on the 16th of March 2024, the following are the Lok Sabha election dates in various states.

When will the votes be counted?

According to the information, the counting of votes will take place 3 days after the end of the elections. Moreover, the results will also be declared on the same day. Furthermore, the counting of votes will take place on June 4. This information is given by the Election Commission of India.

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March 17, 2024
Electoral Bonds Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court

Electoral bonds were declared unconstitutional yesterday by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has delivered its conclusive verdict on the validity of electoral bonds ahead of the 2024 general elections. The Supreme Court has banned electoral bonds, terming them unconstitutional. Let’s understand what electoral bonds are, their benefits, and the reasons for their ban.

What were the electoral bonds?

Electoral bonds were a kind of promissory note. It was been purchased by any Indian citizen or company at selected branches of the State Bank of India. These bonds were a means for citizens or corporate companies to donate to any political party of their choice.

When were the electoral bonds introduced?

Electoral bonds were introduced with the Financial Bill (2017). On January 29, 2018, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. The very same day it was started.

When were electoral bonds available for sale?

Electoral bonds are made available for sale by the government at the beginning of every quarter for 10 days. In the meantime, their shopping was done. The first 10 days of January, April, July and October have been fixed for the purchase of the bonds by the government. Furthermore, there was a plan by the government to fix an additional period of 30 days in the year of Lok Sabha elections.

Purpose of the Electoral Bonds

While introducing electoral bonds, the government claimed that it would increase transparency in matters of political funding. Moreover, through this bond, donations could be made to the party of one’s choice.

Was there any return on investing in electoral bonds?

There was a provision to give exemption under sections 80GGC and 80GGB of income tax on the amount donated. Furthermore, an exemption was by donating through bonds and not donating directly to the political party.

Why the Supreme Court Banned the Electoral Bonds?

The Supreme Court of India recently banned the Electoral Bond Scheme on February 15, 2024. Furthermore, the verdict regarding the Electoral Bond Scheme was delivered by a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra have given this verdict. While they arrived at a unanimous decision, each judge may have had slightly different reasoning. They have cited several key reasons:

1. Violation of the Right to Information:

The anonymity provided by the scheme, where donors remain unknown, was deemed to violate the fundamental right to information enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The court argued that voters have a right to know who is funding political parties to make informed decisions during elections.

2. Lack of Transparency:

The scheme’s opacity raised concerns about its potential to facilitate corruption and undue influence on policy decisions. Furthermore, the court felt that without transparency, it was impossible to track the source of funds and prevent unfair advantages for certain parties.

3. Unequal Treatment of Political Parties:

Critics argued that the scheme unfairly benefited larger parties with better access to funds, making it harder for smaller parties to compete. The court did not directly address this concern, but the emphasis on transparency could potentially level the playing field.

4. Constitutional Challenges:

The court also identified specific constitutional issues with the scheme. For example, they found the provision allowing unlimited corporate donations through bonds to be violative of free and fair elections. Additionally, the amendment permitting loss-making companies to donate was deemed arbitrary and discriminatory.

5. Potential for Misuse:

While the scheme aimed to reduce cash transactions in political funding, the court expressed concerns about the potential misuse of anonymous bonds for money laundering or illegal activities.

Overall, the Supreme Court’s decision to ban the Electoral Bond Scheme aimed to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in Indian elections by ensuring more information about political funding is available to the public.

It’s important to note that the implications of this decision are still evolving, and there may be further developments in the future.

February 16, 2024
PV Narasimha Rao and two others declared Bharat Ratna. Is it Politics?

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan were declared Bharat Ratna by PM Modi on X. Political experts say that the Modi government has solved many equations in different states. Let us know how and which equations have been solved through these personalities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the award of Bharat Ratna to three personalities by tweeting on Friday. These include farmer leader and former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Congress leader and former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan. Earlier on January 23, it had been announced to give Bharat Ratna to former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur and on February 3, former Deputy Prime Minister of the country Lal Krishna Adva ni.

In the election year, many political meanings are being made out of giving the country’s highest civilian honour to five personalities one after the other. Political experts say that the Modi government has solved many equations in different states. Let us know how and which equations have been solved by BJP through these personalities.

1 Chaudhary Charan Singh (Former Prime Minister)

Chaudhary Charan Singh is being recognized as the messiah of the farmers. The award of Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh may impact the Jat-dominated seats of Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi in the next Lok Sabha elections. Moreover, it is believed that Jat Voters are influencing 40 Lok Sabha seats in these areas.

There has been speculation for the past several days about Chaudhary Charan Singh’s grandson and Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary joining the BJP. After Charan Singh was given Bharat Ratna, Jayant tweeted, ‘Hearts won.’ If Jayant Chaudhary goes with BJP then BJP can benefit a lot in Western Uttar Pradesh.

Moreover, Jayant Chaudhary is presently associated with the Samajwadi Party an alliance of I.N.D.I.A. Thus this step may weaken the alliance. Furthermore, Nitish Ku mar has already left this alliance and Mamta Banerjee may leave this alliance.

2 PV Narasimha Rao (Former Prime Minister)

The opposition continued to allege that Prime Minister Modi always criticizes the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and his attitude towards former Prime Ministers of Congress is critical. A day earlier, Prime Minister Modi had praised former PM Dr Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha. The PM said that Manmohan Singh Ji kept coming to the House even in a wheelchair and kept giving strength to democracy.

The next day, it was announced to give Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao. The announcement of posthumously awarding Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao is also a befitting reply to the opposition. Furthermore, the BJP has been continuously alleging that Congress always ignored Rao’s contribution as Prime Minister. Even Mani Shankar Aiyar, a staunch critic of Modi, had once called Rao the first Prime Minister of BJP.

3 Dr MS Swaminathan

Dr MS Swaminathan’s achievements as a scientist have been unmatched. Apart from this, his personality has also been representing the talented people of South India. Posthumously awarding Bharat Ratna to Swaminathan can further strengthen the Modi government’s strategy to woo the South. Swaminathan was the father of the agricultural revolution. Awarding him Bharat Ratna is being seen as the BJP’s strategy to woo the South as well as the farmers in the North.

4 Lal Krishna Advani

Lal Krishna Advani has been a strong leader of the BJP and a big face of the Ram Mandir movement. By giving the Bharat Ratna to Advani after the consecration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, the BJP gave a message to its voters. BJP was being accused of neglecting Advani, one of the big faces of the temple movement. Even when the temple was consecrated, the opposition raised this issue. Within 10 days of the consecration of the Ram Mandir, the BJP snatched this issue from the opposition by giving Bharat Ratna to Advani. Along with this, a message is been given to traditional voters about respect for senior leaders.

5 Karpoori Thakur (Former Chief Minister of Bihar)

This year, it was first announced to give Bharat Ratna to Jannayak Karpuri Thakur. The former Chief Minister of Bihar was a hero of social justice. Experts say that this step of the Center can help BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Furthermore, the share of backward and 36% extremely backward classes in Bihar is 27%. Karpoori Thakur has a huge impact on society with overall participation of 63%. This class sees him as their hero.

Karpoori Thakur’s son Ramnath Thakur is a Rajya Sabha MP of JDU. Just eight days after Karpoori received Bharat Ratna, BJP and JDU once again came together. Furthermore, the parties of Chirag Paswan, Pashupati Kumar and Jitan Ram Manjhi were already partners of NDA.

Altogether, in such a situation, based on new political equations, the BJP is considering itself very strong in Bihar. It is being said that by giving Bharat Ratna to Karpoori, the BJP has worked to solve the political equation of Bihar. Moreover, now senior leaders of the party have started claiming to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the upcoming elections.

February 10, 2024
First-time voter registration for the coming Lok Sabha Election.

First-time voter registration is open. If you turn 18 by 1st January 2024, then this news is for you. All such youth can apply to get their names added to the voter list and they are guaranteed to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Moreover, those who complete 18 years of age from January to March or thereafter will also be able to apply, for inclusion of their names in the voter list. Their names will be added only after they attain the age of 18 years and 3 months.

The eligibility of those who turned 18 between January and March to vote in the next Lok Sabha elections is still unclear. Whether someone can vote depends on finalizing the voter list for the Lok Sabha elections before April. If the final voter list is released by March, then these youth will not be able to become voters for this election.

Note that the upcoming election will be held between April and May 2024. This election will be to elect the members for the 18th Lok Sabha.

Where to registered

You can register yourself on the voter’s service po rtal of the Election Commission of India. On this portal, you will get complete guidelines. You have to fill up Form 6 after downloading it.

In this form, you have to paste your photo, fill in your name, your father/husband’s name (married girls), Adadhar card number, gender and your postal address.

You can fill out and sign digitally by submitting and getting an e-signature on Adobe Acrobat.

The first-time voter registration campaign will run from 6th January

Although the process of adding or removing names from the voter list is still going on. However, the first-time voter registration campaign will be from the 6th to the 24th of January 2024. Based on the applications received in this campaign, the voter list of eligible voters will be released on February 8. Preparation work for the first-time voter registration campaign has started.

December 13, 2023