Women make up just a third of new voters in Haryana. What’s behind this stark gender disparity
Of 3.43 lakh Haryana voters in this age group, 2.30 lakh are male, 1.13 lakh female & 18 are transgenders. This is in stark contrast to overall gender balance among voters in state. Key Points
ThePrint960 mn eligible to vote in Lok Sabha elections, 5.3% increase since 2019: EC
Of the 960 million eligible voters, 470 million are women, 489.952 million are men and 48,000 are classified as third gender, ECI said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe vote worthy: How are political parties planning to connect with millions of first-time voters in 2024
Political parties including BJP and Congress have extensively utilised social media influencers to spread their messages since the beginning of 2023. During his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi gave exclusive interviews to YouTubers. A July report by News Laundry says BJP had meet-ups with influencers in at least 18 states as part of its initiative to engage with young voters during the ‘Nine Years of Modi campaign and in the run-up to the 2024 polls. Key Points
Economic TimesGrand Old Party: How Aging Makes You More Conservative
Baby boomers have shifted right. But liberal millennials and Gen Z are canceling them out. Key Points
mint5-state Assembly polls to have 8.2 crore male, 7.8 cr female electorates; 60.2 lakh first-time voters: EC-India News , Firstpost
5-state Assembly polls to have 8.2 crore male, 7.8 cr female electorates; 60.2 lakh first-time voters: EC Key Points
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Madhya Pradesh assembly polls 2023: State to go into polls on 17 November. Full details here
Total voters in Mizoram are 8.52 lakh, 2.03 crore in Chhattisgarh, 5.6 cr in Madhya Pradesh, 5.25 crore in Rajasthan and 3.17 crore in Telangana Key Points
mintOdisha holds bypolls for Jharsuguda Assembly seat
A total of 41.26% of the 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 1 pm on May 10 in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Assembly constituency, where a by-election is underway, an Election Commission official said. Key Points
The HinduBetter roads, safer streets. What Bengaluru's first time voters consider?
According to the Election Commission, there are 9.17 lakhs first time voters in Karnataka who are set to vote on Wednesday. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesKamala Harris widens lead over Trump in new poll, gains support from women
In a recent poll, Democrat Kamala Harris widened her lead over Republican Donald Trump, reflecting a surge in voter enthusiasm ahead of the November 5 election. Harris has gained significant support among women and Hispanic voters. Key Points
India TodayTelangana polls: Here is how to check live status of polling booth in Hyderabad
Implemented through the 'My GHMC' app and GHMC website, this initiative covers all polling stations across the 15 assembly constituencies in the Hyderabad district, providing real-time updates on voter queues on November 30. The Queue Live' feature provides guidance to voters on reaching the polling station using Google Maps, with a corresponding link available on the app and website. Key Points
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Congress leaders have abused me more than 90 times: PM Modi
The PM addressed party rallies at Humnabad in Bidar district, Vijayapura and Kudachi in Belagavi district, and at each of these places sought to connect with voters by praising local traditions and heroes. At Bidar and Vijayapura districts, he described the first as the karma bhumi and the second as Janma Bhumi '' of Basavanna. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha elections: Nearly 25 lakh voters in Gurgaon, 3.5 lakh new ones
Explore the latest updates on the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency with 3.5 lakh new voters. Get insights on Rao Inderjit Singh's bid for a sixth victory and the key political players. Key Points
Times Of IndiaEC launches 'Know Your Candidate' app for voters ahead of Lok Sabha polls; Check if candidates have crimin
The Election Commission of India has launched the 'Know Your Candidate' (KYC) app, enabling voters to check the criminal records of candidates standing for elections. This app aims to promote transparency in the electoral process, ensuring voters have access to crucial information about candidates. The app is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms. Key Points
Economic TimesUK’s July General Election: Impact on India FTA, Indo-Pacific tilt
British Future think tank has forecast that next UK Parliament is set to be most diverse. The prospect of an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) has been kicked... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsro chief queues up to vote, has a message for first-time voters
Somanath expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am very happy to vote today. Each vote counts. Don't hesitate to come out to vote." Key Points
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Channapatna Election Result 2023 Live: Who will win HD Kumaraswamy vs CP Yogeshwara battle? Results today
Karnataka Election 2023, Channapatna Result Live: Channapatna is an Assembly constituency in Bengaluru region and Ramanagaram district of Karnataka. Channapatna is part of Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha/Parliamentary constituency. This seat is categorised as General Semi-Urban. Key Points
FinancialexpressCan Donald Trump be stopped? That and more key questions heading into the New Hampshire primary
A Haley victory would usher in a more competitive phase of a primary that Trump has so far dominated. A Trump win, however, could create a sense of inevitability around the prospect that he could become the GOP nominee for the third consecutive time. Key Points
Economic TimesMP: 'Ladli Behna' scheme rolled out; Rs 1,000 each transferred to accounts of 1.25 crore women
With the Ladli Behna scheme, the BJP government in MP would be able to reach out to about half of the 2.6 crore women voters in the state. Women voters outnumber their male peers in at least 18 of the 230 assembly constituencies in MP, as per an estimate. These areas include the tribal-dominated Balaghat, Mandla, Dindori, Alirajpur and Jhabua districts. Key Points
Economic TimesSiddaramaiah faces tough test in Varuna, Ahinda vote holds key to his victory
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is confronting a difficult challenge from BJP's Lingayat heavyweight, V Somanna, in Varuna assembly constituency, where around 40% of the voters are Lingayats, a traditional BJP vote bank. The presence of SC leader Bharathi Shankar, a former BJP MLA, in the race on JD(S) ticket, and BSP State President M Krishnamurthy adds an intriguing element to the election. SC voters and voters of sub-castes of OBCs hold the key to the race in this JDS bastion. Key Points
Economic Times"Voting is our responsibility": MM Keeravani after exercising his franchise in Telangana Assembly polls
After casting his vote MM Keeravani told media, "Everyone should utilise their voting power. This is not a holiday. Voting is our responsibility. Everyone should exercise that right. I came first and voted to inspire everyone and I am happy to vote." Key Points
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Kasba also faces dip in voter turnout
While the constituency saw some brisk polling in the first two hours of Sunday, it slowed down later and by 3 pm, only 30.05 per cent turnout had been registered. Key Points
The Indian ExpressLok Sabha Election Dates 2024: ECI likely to announce voting, result schedule today
Drawing from the timeline of the previous general elections, where the dates were disclosed on March 10, 2019, and polling took place between April 11 and May 19 across seven phases, it is expected that the upcoming elections will follow a similar schedule in April and May, encompassing several phases. Additionally, it's noteworthy that the tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha is set to conclude on June 16, 2024. Key Points
Economic TimesIn a Nagaland district, locals strive to keep Clean Election movement going
As the dry state goes to polls on February 27, locals from Chetheba and nearby villages are manning checkposts round-the-clock. Women there say that liquor during the polls “causes violence in our homes”. Key Points
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