#Kerala Lok Sabha Election

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Today in Politics: PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi Campaign in Kerala; SC to Hear Kejriwal’s Plea Against ED Arrest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi are set to make significant appearances in Kerala on Monday as part of their electoral campaigns leading up to the Lok Sabha polls.

Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur, aiming to bolster the BJP's presence in a state where it has historically struggled to secure Lok Sabha seats. The BJP's candidates include Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar and actor Suresh Gopi. This marks Modi's sixth visit to Kerala this year, reflecting the party's determination to make inroads into the state's political landscape.

Rahul Gandhi, on the other hand, will hold a public meeting in his constituency Wayanad, where he is seeking re-election for a second term. His visit is expected to galvanize support for the United Democratic Front (UDF), which had won 19 out of 20 seats in Kerala in the 2019 elections. Rahul's candidacy is seen as a strategic move to consolidate the Congress party's position in the state.

In a separate development, the Supreme Court is set to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal faces allegations of money laundering related to the Delhi excise policy case. The court's decision will have significant implications for the ongoing legal battle surrounding Kejriwal's arrest and the broader political landscape in Delhi.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders continue their campaign efforts across various states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address rallies in Tripura and Manipur, while Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a rally in support of BJP candidate Jitender Singh in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge, are also actively engaged in campaigning, underscoring the intense political activity leading up to the elections.

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bjp lost singular majority in lok sabha they lost in punjab bengal manipur kerala uttar pradesh smriti irani's downfall bjp defeat in ayodhya modi won but had a embarassingly thin victory margin coalition era and resurgence of regional parties is back things look hopeful for a stronger opposition youngest MP elected in a dalit woman and mother of two

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 28th Nov. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday after Opposition members, including Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders, staged protests over several issues, including the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The session began with Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, elected from Kerala’s Wayanad, and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan, elected from Maharashtra’s Nanded, taking their oaths as newly elected MPs. However, shortly after, several Opposition members stood up to demand discussions on the allegations against the Adani Group and other issues. As protests intensified, with some Opposition members standing in the Well of the House and shouting slogans, Speaker Om Birla urged the members to allow the Question Hour to proceed. He reminded them that they had been given ample opportunities to raise their concerns, but the disruption of proceedings was unacceptable. He further stated that issues should be raised in a dignified manner, as was done during the Constituent Assembly debates. Amid the chaos, only one question was taken up before the Speaker decided to adjourn the proceedings until noon. Opposition members had demanded a discussion on the Adani Group allegations and the violence in Sambhal, where recent clashes had resulted in several deaths. On Wednesday, the Adani Group clarified that neither Gautam Adani nor his nephew, Sagar Adani, had been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with the bribery case filed in New York. The post LS Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Adani Issue and Sambhal Violence appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau New Delhi, 28th Nov. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday after Opposition members, including Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders, staged protests over several issues, including the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The session began with Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, elected from Kerala’s Wayanad, and Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan, elected from Maharashtra’s Nanded, taking their oaths as newly elected MPs. However, shortly after, several Opposition members stood up to demand discussions on the allegations against the Adani Group and other issues. As protests intensified, with some Opposition members standing in the Well of the House and shouting slogans, Speaker Om Birla urged the members to allow the Question Hour to proceed. He reminded them that they had been given ample opportunities to raise their concerns, but the disruption of proceedings was unacceptable. He further stated that issues should be raised in a dignified manner, as was done during the Constituent Assembly debates. Amid the chaos, only one question was taken up before the Speaker decided to adjourn the proceedings until noon. Opposition members had demanded a discussion on the Adani Group allegations and the violence in Sambhal, where recent clashes had resulted in several deaths. On Wednesday, the Adani Group clarified that neither Gautam Adani nor his nephew, Sagar Adani, had been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with the bribery case filed in New York. The post LS Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Adani Issue and Sambhal Violence appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in lead by over one lakh votes

Wayanad: Congress-led UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Saturday extended her lead by over one lakh votes after two hours of counting of the ballots in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in Kerala, according to the Election Commission. According to EC figures at around 10.20 am, Priyanka received 1,65,487 votes with LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri at second with 56,929 and BJP’s Navya Haridas third with 31,018…

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Polling begins for Wayanad, Chelakkara bye-elections in Kerala

Polling commenced at the high-profile Lok Sabha constituency in Wayanad on the dot at 7 A.M, on Wednesday morning, when voters were seen queuing up in good numbers even before the polling began.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

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Outsiders lead Wayanad by-election; Priyanka Gandhi joins race

The Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala has gained significant prominence. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi previously served as an MP for this seat, and now his sister, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is running in the by-election for the position that became available following his resignation after winning the Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are not the…

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Kerala's 'Karthumbi' umbrella finds place PM Modi's maiden 'Mann Ki Baat' after polls

Representational image Team News Riveting New Delhi, June 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered the 111th episode of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme and spoke about unique umbrellas made in Kerala. Resuming his monthly radio programme after the break for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Modi talked about the ‘Karthumbi’ Umbrellas that are made in Attappadi of Kerala and informed…

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On the indian elections

The question of free and fair elections is deeply tied to the question of social production relations, premised on the basic thought that if consent is not given freely (without coercion and compulsion), it cannot be said to be consent. Free consent is a basic democratic value. The question of consent needs to be further penetrated- one needs to ask how did this democratic value historically develop? Historical analysis shows the parliament’s role as a progressive body in countries which completed their democratic revolution with the slogans of freedom, equality, and sovereignty in the era of capitalism. However, the era of imperialism under the phase of monopoly capitalism sees the Parliament differently, with the Second Congress of Comintern remarking, “it turned out to be an instrument of untruth, deception, violence and powerless gossip”. 

In the phase of neocolonialism (a method of imperialism; indirect control over a country by a foreign state), imperialists have created fake parliaments in oppressed countries to deceive the masses, extract their resources and exploit their cheap labour. The declaration of independence as adopted on 15th August 1947 is fake – neither the Indian economy is independent nor is India free from indirect control over its policies and decisions. All electoral parties in India are manifestations of the ruling class interests. They are anti-people parties meant to serve the ruling classes in India i.e. the comprador bureaucratic bourgeoisie (people who rely on foreign funds and governmental policies in support of corporatisation to produce capital) and the big landlords who serve their imperial masters. 

In the name of developing an independent nation, the ruling classes have made India dependent on imperialist powers for capital and technology. This is seen in the fact that the services sector accounts for 54.86% of India’s GVA of 266.78 lakh crore Indian rupees. At the same time, at a GVA of Rs. 73.50 lakh crore, the industry sector contributes 27.55%. 

A study of the Lok Sabha voting patterns based on the relationship between caste and class reveals “the limitations of the democratic upsurge of the 1990s and the difficulties in concretizing politics of the poor and underprivileged.” This implies that the parliamentary system is not a place to gain democratic rights and development, thereby showing the futility of elections in India. This caste-class nature of voting and democracy in India is explained further in our article Indian Parliament- The Nursery of Fascism.

Even in urban areas, voting for parties is not a question of politics, but a question of money, liquor and religious and casteist sentiments. 

Parliament as a Space to Breed the Hindu Rashtra 

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Rahul Gandhi Faces Dilemma Over Retaining Wayanad or Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat

In a political conundrum that has significant implications for the Congress party's strategy, Rahul Gandhi is reportedly torn between retaining the Wayanad seat in Kerala or the Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This dilemma underscores the broader challenges facing the Congress as it attempts to regain political ground in a highly competitive landscape.

Rahul Gandhi, who has represented Wayanad since 2019, and Rae Bareli, a seat traditionally held by his mother Sonia Gandhi, finds himself at a crossroads. The decision is complicated by the differing political dynamics and strategic importance of both constituencies.

Wayanad has been a stronghold for Rahul Gandhi since he secured a decisive victory there in the 2019 general elections, marking his influence in South India. Retaining Wayanad could solidify his presence in the region and appeal to the southern electorate, which has shown a growing inclination towards the Congress party in recent years. The state of Kerala remains one of the few states where the Congress has maintained a robust support base, and a continued focus on Wayanad could strengthen this foothold.

On the other hand, Rae Bareli carries a legacy significance for the Gandhi family. Represented by Sonia Gandhi since 2004, it is one of the few remaining bastions of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, a state crucial for any national electoral success. The decision to contest from Rae Bareli could be seen as a move to rejuvenate the party's fortunes in Uttar Pradesh, where the Congress has been struggling against the dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and regional parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

Political analysts suggest that the choice between Wayanad and Rae Bareli is not just about electoral calculations but also about the broader message it sends to the party's cadre and supporters. Retaining Rae Bareli might signal a commitment to revitalizing the Congress in the Hindi heartland, a region critical to winning national elections. Conversely, sticking with Wayanad could indicate a strategic pivot towards consolidating gains in southern states, where the BJP's influence is relatively weaker.

Amidst this decision-making process, senior Congress leaders are reportedly engaged in intense deliberations to evaluate the political ramifications. The choice Rahul Gandhi makes will likely impact the party's campaign strategy and its alignment with regional dynamics.

As the election approaches, the Congress party's ability to balance its historical legacies with contemporary political realities will be tested. Rahul Gandhi's decision on whether to retain Wayanad or Rae Bareli will be pivotal in shaping the Congress party's electoral prospects and its future trajectory in Indian politics.

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Was the 2024 Lok Sabha election Shashi Tharoor's last election term? Congress leader...

Four-time MP and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday that he would “not consider himself” contesting another Lok Sabha election from his five-year term because the Thiruvananthapuram MP believes that one should know when to go. Except for the little blood. In the recently concluded elections, Tharoor secured his 4th victory from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat by…

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Uttar Pradesh, 23rd November. As the BJP took a significant lead on six seats in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls on Saturday, state Congress President Ajay Rai leveled serious accusations against the Yogi Adityanath-led government. Rai alleged that the ruling government had used state machinery, including the police, to influence the outcome of the elections, which were conducted in nine constituencies across the state. Rai strongly criticized the electoral process, claiming that voters were intimidated and threatened during the bypolls. “It was already decided in Uttar Pradesh that the government was fighting the elections with the help of its machinery and police to win the elections. The result of that has come out… All the machineries, and police administration was deployed, voters were intimidated and threatened. This is a complete murder of democracy,” Rai said. Rai also referred to the political climate in Jharkhand, where the INDIA alliance had secured a lead in the state. He credited the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) government in Jharkhand for its good governance, claiming that the public was angered by BJP’s attempts to break the unity of local leaders using “money and muscle power.” Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from the Karhal Assembly seat, echoed similar sentiments, accusing the administration of abusing its power during the by-elections. Yadav alleged that people in the Meerapur and Kundarki constituencies were harassed, with BJP-backed officials exerting undue pressure on voters. “The way the administration abused power and constantly harassed our people, our activists, and the people here, we contested the elections very strongly, and we hope that we will win with a good margin,” Yadav said, adding that viral videos from election day exposed the undue influence of the police in BJP’s favor. By 2:20 PM, the Election Commission of India reported that the BJP was leading in six seats: Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was leading in two seats: Sishamau and Karhal, while Jayant Chaudhary’s Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) led in the Meerapur seat. The by-polls, which were held across 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats in 15 states, have been closely watched, with high-profile contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala, where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her electoral debut.   The post Congress Accuses Yogi Government of Using Machinery in Uttar Pradesh By-Elections as BJP Leads on Six Seats appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Uttar Pradesh, 23rd November. As the BJP took a significant lead on six seats in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls on Saturday, state Congress President Ajay Rai leveled serious accusations against the Yogi Adityanath-led government. Rai alleged that the ruling government had used state machinery, including the police, to influence the outcome of the elections, which were conducted in nine constituencies across the state. Rai strongly criticized the electoral process, claiming that voters were intimidated and threatened during the bypolls. “It was already decided in Uttar Pradesh that the government was fighting the elections with the help of its machinery and police to win the elections. The result of that has come out… All the machineries, and police administration was deployed, voters were intimidated and threatened. This is a complete murder of democracy,” Rai said. Rai also referred to the political climate in Jharkhand, where the INDIA alliance had secured a lead in the state. He credited the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) government in Jharkhand for its good governance, claiming that the public was angered by BJP’s attempts to break the unity of local leaders using “money and muscle power.” Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from the Karhal Assembly seat, echoed similar sentiments, accusing the administration of abusing its power during the by-elections. Yadav alleged that people in the Meerapur and Kundarki constituencies were harassed, with BJP-backed officials exerting undue pressure on voters. “The way the administration abused power and constantly harassed our people, our activists, and the people here, we contested the elections very strongly, and we hope that we will win with a good margin,” Yadav said, adding that viral videos from election day exposed the undue influence of the police in BJP’s favor. By 2:20 PM, the Election Commission of India reported that the BJP was leading in six seats: Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan. The Samajwadi Party (SP) was leading in two seats: Sishamau and Karhal, while Jayant Chaudhary’s Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) led in the Meerapur seat. The by-polls, which were held across 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats in 15 states, have been closely watched, with high-profile contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala, where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her electoral debut.   The post Congress Accuses Yogi Government of Using Machinery in Uttar Pradesh By-Elections as BJP Leads on Six Seats appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Voting for bypolls begins across 10 states

Voting is underway in the by-elections for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, as well as the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala, from where Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut.   Interestingly, though these bypolls will not have any bearing on the governments, they are seen as a big test for the Congress and the INDIA bloc which failed to put up a…

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Kerala CPI in dilemma over Wayanad contestant against Priyanka Gandhi

The Kerala unit of the CPI has not been able to decide on the candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat after its contestant Annie Raja fared badly in the recent general elections.

The party seems to be in a dilemma about taking on Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Source: bhaskarlive.in