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
District BJP sources said that an alleged attempt to resist proxy votes allegedly by the ruling party workers at the Beldubi village was the trigger behind the backlash by the ruling party.
“The deceased has been identified as Chandan Yadav (25). The injured were admitted to the nearest hospital. Later, two of them were sent to Patna for better treatment,” Superintendent of Police Gaurav Mangla said.
Despite the violence, the state registered a high voter turnout which was 68.04 per cent at 5 pm.
A Trinamul Congress party worker was beaten to death in the Baguiati area last night, sparking clashes in the area. At least 13 persons were detained in this connection.
Violence erupted again at Rejinagar in Murshidabad district on Wednesday evening, injuring around 20 people.
