UP records 49.3% polling in by-elections; exit polls predict BJP to win maximum seats
An estimated 49.3% of the 34.35 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the by-elections for the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
An estimated 49.3% of the 34.35 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the by-elections for the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Manipur’s descent into violence once again high lights the fragility of peace in regions marred by ethnic divides and inadequate governance.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the situation in violence-ridden Manipur and asked the senior security officials to take effective steps to prevent violence and maintain peace in the Northeastern state
The MHA notification said that the security situation in Manipur has been further reviewed in consultation with the stakeholders and it is noted that the situation continues to remain volatile amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
Violence erupts in Manipur's Imphal West, Jiribam; indefinite curfew imposed
Over 70 Palestinians were killed in a violent incident in Gaza City on Friday, with a Hamas official accusing Israeli authorities of orchestrating a "planned massacre," as reported by Al Jazeera.
The Congress has alleged that the ruling party people fired several rounds in air. The Election Commission, however, denied the Congress party's allegations.
The address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha about the ongoing violence in Manipur marks a critical moment in the political and social landscape of the state.
Speaking to reporters here today, Governor Dr Bose stressed that the current situation cannot persist and the culture of violence must come to an end.
As fresh incidents of poll violence were reported in Pipili, Athgarh and Angul areas leaving at least nine persons injured, CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal said “such acts will not be tolerated during the polls and those indulging in violence will be sternly dealt with.
