Actor Jr NTR, fondly known as the Man of Masses by his millions of fans, is currently busy working on his much-awaited upcoming magnum opus ‘Devara: Part 1’. Despite his larger-than-life persona, Jr NTR continues to be extremely humble and genuine, qualities his fans truly admire. Recently, the actor extended his support for a noble cause. Man of Masses Jr NTR generously donated a hefty sum of Rs. 12.5 lakhs to the famous ‘Sri Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy Temple’ in Cheyyeru, Andhra Pradesh. The same was revealed on social media by a fan page dedicated to Jr NTR. The post read, “Tarak donated 12,50,000 to Sri Badrakali Sametha Veera Badra Swami Vari Alayam”. Additionally, Jr NTR has earlier made donations to various other important causes as well, including contributing Rs 25 lakhs to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid flood victims and donating another Rs 25 lakhs to The Corona Crisis Charity to support daily-wage workers in the industry, among many others. Jr NTR’s contributions reflect his strong commitment to doing his bit for society and serve as a positive influence for others to follow. Meanwhile, on the work front, Jr NTR will be seen in Ayan Mukerji's ‘War 2’ alongside Hrithik Roshan. It also stars Kiara Advani, while the music is given by Pritam. It is the sixth film of the Yash Raj Films (YRF) spy universe. A report by mid-day.com states that Hrithik and Jr NTR will also have a dance-off in the new thriller. Besides that, Jr NTR also has ‘Devara: Part 1’ in the pipeline featuring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film promises gripping action sequences and an extraordinary musical score. The first part will hit theaters on October 10, 2024, coinciding with the Dussehra weekend. Last month, Karan Johar announced his partnership with the team of ‘Devara’. He revealed that Dharma Productions and AA Films have acquired the rights for the North India theatrical distribution of the film. Jr NTR’s fans recently organized a special blood donation drive in Hyderabad, supporting the ‘Thalassemia And Sickle Cell Society Vuppala Venkaiah Memorial Blood Bank.’ With over 300 individuals stepping up to contribute, they displayed their love for the actor in a meaningful way.
15 May,2024 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalayalam star Tovino Thomas's film 'Vazhakku' did multiple rounds at the festival and the makers were discussing potential release platforms for the film in India. However, things escalated between Tovino and director Sanal Kumar Saidharan over the release of the film after the director accused the actor who is also the co-producer of not showing any interest in the film's release. After the public spat, Sasidharan went ahead and released the film online for free. Sanal publicly made allegations against the actor for not showing interest in the release of the film. Responding to the allegations, Tovino came live on Instagram to share his side of the story. The clarification video is currently available on his page. A day after Thomas dropped the video, the filmmaker released the film online for free. 'Vazhakku' was screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in 2022. The film got an overwhelming response with audience flooding into the theatre to watch it. Looking at the response, Sanal aspired for a proper theatrical release of the film. However, he claimed that Tovino was neither interested in an OTT nor a theatrical release. He said that the actor felt that the film would not get the same response it got at the festival in a theatre. When Sanal told him about bringing onboard another investor, Tovino was apprehensive. He claimed that Tovino sent him a message saying that his career would be affected, but that he would tide over it after a couple of films. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tovino⚡️Thomas (@tovinothomas) After the allegations against him, Tovino came live on Instagram to address the issue in a calm tone. In his video, he addressed the director with respect and also admired his skills as a filmmaker. He said that he was warned by many against working with the director. However, he said that they had a good time making the film. Such was his conviction in the film and the director's vision that Tovino did not charge money for the film and in fact turned producer by investing Rs 27 lakhs. He said that he wasn't keen on a theatrical release despite the festival response as the audience for both is completely different. He knew that the people who attended the festival would not buy tickets to the film on the first day. If the film did not do well, “they will write it off as a failed film, and it would not get the respect it deserves,” he said. Tovino also rubbished the allegation of him being worried about his career getting tarnished for being associated with a film with little commercial value. He said that if that was the case he would not have acted in other such films, like Adrishya Jalakangal made by Dr Biju. Incidentally, Dr Biju had voiced his support for Tovino after Sanal’s allegations. Talking about an OTT release for the film, Tovino said that he was ready for it but Sanal did not want to give away the creative rights which was a common demand among OTT companies. He also said that Sanal's history of having been arrested is also a reason for not getting an OTT release. Sanal was arrested for stalking actor Manju Warrier after the film Kayattam.
15 May,2024 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in January. It is like a game-changer for Mumbai's transportation network. Now, 'Pushpa 2' actor Rashmika Mandanna has talked about it and said that "India is not stopping anywhere." While speaking to ANI about the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link(MTHL) Atal Setu, she said, "The journey of two hours can be done in 20 minutes. As in, you wouldn't even believe it! Who would have thought that something like this would have been possible. Aaj Navi Mumbai se Mumbai tak, Goa se Mumbai tak Aur Bangalore se Mumbai tak, when all the journeys have been made so easily and with such amazing infrastructure! It makes me proud." The project consists of an approximately 22 km long 6-tier (3+3-lane, 2 emergency lane) bridge connecting Shivdi in Mumbai city and Nhava on the mainland. The link will feature interchanges at Sewri in Mumbai and Shivaji Nagar, Jassi, and Chirle on National Highway 4B at the Navi Mumbai end. The project-affected persons have been rehabilitated and the fishermen whose livelihoods have been affected by the implementation of the project have been compensated in accordance with government policies. She added, "Ab toh India ne naa Sunna bandh kar diya hai. They're not willing for it anymore. So, I think now, at least, India is not stopping anywhere. Now look at the country's growth. It's freaking brilliant in the last 10 years how the country has grown. The infrastructure, the plan in our country, the road planning, everything, it is just brilliant - I think now it's our time! I just got to know that it's all done in seven years and it's 20 km. It's amazing! Look at it. I am speechless honestly." Rashmika continued, "The young generation, the young India, is growing at such fast speed. India is the smartest country, I would like to say! The young Bharatiya have to vote and they're being very responsible now and it's no more that they're getting influenced by whatever you say. People are actually seeing, people are being very responsible and are being very smart about it. I think they are headed in the right way." Talking about Rashmika's work front, she has officially announced her collaboration with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the much-anticipated action thriller 'Sikandar'. The announcement was made on Thursday morning. Both the production house and Rashmika herself confirmed the news. The production house officially announced the news on its social media handles, and wrote, "Welcoming the fabulous @rashmika_mandanna to star opposite @beingsalmankhan in #Sikandar! Can't wait for their on-screen magic to unfold on EID 2025!" Rashmika took to her Instagram Stories to post, "You guys for a long time have been asking me for the next update and here it is. Surprise!! I'm truly grateful and honoured to be a part of Sikandar." 'Sikandar' marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their previous successful collaborations 'Kick', 'Judwaa', and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, the film is set to release next Eid. Meanwhile, Rashmika is still basking on the success of her latest movie 'Animal,' where she starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film became a box-office hit. The actress will next be seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film will feature Allu Arjun and Fahad Faasil in prominent roles. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film will be released on August 15, 2024. Rashmika Mandanna will also be seen in 'Kubera', which stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Jim Sarbh.'Kubera' is all set to release in theatres on December 31 this year. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 May,2024 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIA holiday is often rejuvenating, sometimes even mentally stimulating as you return home with a new perspective. For actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu, her Brazil vacation was just that. The actor—who has featured in American television shows Las Vegas and Desperate Housewives, and many Telugu offerings, including Lakshmi Bomb (2017)—visited Alto Paraíso de Goias in Brazil last month and says the region’s beauty has inspired to make an adventure movie set in a jungle. To Manchu, staying near the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, replete with its lush greenery and stunning waterfalls, evoked multiple story ideas. “I got a bunch of ideas sitting there. I’m back now and itching to call my writers for a jam session. The place has inspired me to make something like the Indiana Jones franchise. I find it incredibly rewarding to seek out new locations for shooting whenever I travel. I had mentioned to Manoj [Manchu, producer-brother] the abundance of incredible, unseen locations in Brazil. Travelling to such places often inspires new stories. During this trip, I immersed myself in the culture and lineage of the Umbanda [religion that is derived from Spiritism and combines elements of Afro-Brazilian religions], which has enriched my storytelling abilities with insight from my own culture. Right now, I’m pregnant with ideas and I’ll put this rich experience to use,” she says. Her superstar-father Mohan Babu is producing Kannappa featuring Vishnu in the lead, with cameos by Akshay Kumar and Prabhas. Manchu quips, “I’m not a part of it. The men in my family are scared of having me in their movies because I’ll outshine them.” She is instead focusing on a dark thriller for Disney+ Hotstar.
15 May,2024 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRBengali actor-director Soumyajit Majumdar is heading to the Cannes Film Market with his film ‘Joyguru’. The film showcases the life of the Baul folk singer Parvathy Baul. Parvathy has performed in more than 40 countries. The film also marks an international collaboration with Indo-USA-UK-France co-production. It is currently in the final stages of scripting. Baul, which is recognised by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is an old spiritual tradition of song and dance (Bhakti Yogic parampara) originating from undivided Bengal. It has inspired artists like Rabindranath Tagore, Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg. Talking about the film, Soumyajit Majumder said; "This is not only a film, this is my prayer. It’s been almost two years since I have been researching for this film. Baul is a global phenomenon, however, in India Baul is misrepresented and often identified only as folk music. Parvathy ji's life is testimony to the fact that the spiritual power of Baul can transform lives. The film is based on her life journey but this won't be a biopic.” The principal photography on the film will begin in 2025 with cinematographer Ravi Verman capturing the story through his lens. Parvathy shared: “For over a year Soumyajit has done a lot of hard work in researching and preparing for this story and I appreciate his commitment and sincerity for this purpose. It's not an endeavour to tell the story about yet another individual's life. Right from the start, the goal is clear to serve this beautiful, age-old, timeless spiritual tradition of Baul. It ought to be essentially seva (selfless service) offering to all the Baul masters and the tradition. It is also the most appropriate time to bring Baul wisdom to the wider audience via this medium for I have conviction in the central message of this path that has profound healing and transformational touch.” The film is produced by California-based producers Aniruddha and Aparna Dasgupta (Adited Motion Pictures - USA/India) along with Soumyajit Majumdar’s LOK Arts Collective (India/UK). It is co-produced by Munsur Ali (Chairman - London City Corporation Culture and Heritage, Founder-Director Moringa Studios) and Paris-based Chayan Sarkar ( Ambassador of the city of Toulouse, France). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
14 May,2024 09:38 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAmid the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun made a surprise visit to Nandyal with his wife Sneha Reddy to support YSRCP candidate and close friend Silpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy. Post his visit, reports claimed that a complaint was filed against him, alleging a breach of the Model Code of Conduct. Now, after several reports of the FIR and Allu Arjun supporting a party, breaking the code of conduct started circulating on social media, the Pushpa actor has put out a clarification. Allu Arjun Speaks On His Visit to Nandyal Allu Arjun, in his clarification, shared, “Firstly, I want to clarify that I'm not affiliated with any political party. I remain neutral and support my people, regardless of their political affiliations. This includes my uncle Pawan Kalyan, whom I'll always stand by, along with my friend Ravi and my father-in-law, Mr. Reddy.” He further said, “I made a promise to my friend, Mr. Ravi, to support him, but I couldn't fulfill it last time. To keep my word, this time I went to Nandyal to support him.” Meanwhile, on the work front, Allu Arjun is gearing up for the release of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule'. Last week, the makers unveiled the first single 'Pushpa Pushpa'. Music director Devi Shri Prasad, who won a National Award for the music of 'Pushpa 1: The Rise', has again created this track. Devi Shri Prasad has roped in popular singers like Nakash Aziz, Deepak Blue, Mika Singh, Vijay Prakash, Ranjith Govind & Timir Biswas to sing the respective versions of the song. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is directed by Sukumar and also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil. The teaser shows Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj in a new avatar. Dressed in a saree, he beats goons in his Pushpa style. The video features the Jaathara sequence from the film. Jaathara, also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jaathara, is a festival to honour the Hindu Tribal goddesses, celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. Each year more than 10 million devotees visit this 4-day festival. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film will be released on August 15, 2024. Allu Arjun, the main lead of the film, received a National Film Award for his performance in the first part. The first part of Pushpa showcased power tussles set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling.(With inputs from Agencies)
14 May,2024 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThalapathy Vijay is one of the most loved and admired actors in the country. The actor who is known for his cinema in Tamil language has a massive influence on his legion of fans. Apart from cinema, Vijay is also known for participating in social welfare activities for the people through his fan clubs. Last year, the actor also honoured students of class 10th and 12th who scored well in the exams. While the actor is set to honour students this year as well, scores of Thalapathy himself have now done the rounds on social media. Reportedly, Vijay studied at a popular matriculation school in Virugambakkam, Chennai. He was a pretty average student in his school days. According to multiple sources, Vijay reportedly scored a total of 711 out of 1100 in his class 10 exams. He topped the Tamil language paper with 155 out of 200. He scored 95/200 in Mathematics. 133/200, 206/300, and 122/200 are Vijay's respective marks in English, Science, and Social Science, and he secured 65% of the marks in his Class 10th. Thalapathy's message to class 10 and 12 students: A couple of days back after the results of class 10 and 12th were announced in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Vijay extended his wishes to the kids. The actor-turned-politician took it to his official Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) X account and said, “Heartfelt congratulations to all the students who passed the 12th and 10th public examinations recently held in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Wish others to try again with confidence and success. See you soon!” Meanwhile, according to a report in DT Next, Vijay is planning to conduct his first-ever state party meeting in Madurai on June 22, which is the same day as his birthday. The actor might meet with the students on the very same day. On the work front: While Vijay has announced his decision to join politics with his own party, he is also busy wrapping the shoot of his next film 'GOAT'. The actor recently flew to USA for the shoot of the film. There is a buzz that this will probably mark the actor's last film given that he has decided to step into active politics. His last film Leo did well not just in Tamil Nadu, but also at the Kerala box office. For decades, Vijay has had a huge fan following in Kerala. As for the film, 'GOAT' will also see Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prasanth, Prabhu Deva and others in key roles. The film is produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh and Kalpathi S Suresh under AGS Entertainment. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Siddhartha Nuni and editing by Venkat Raajen. Major portions of the film have already been shot in Chennai, Thailand, Hyderabad and Pondicherry.
14 May,2024 10:33 AM IST | MumbaiActor Dhanush has donated Rs 1 crore for the construction of the new building of Nadigar Sangam. As per reports, the ‘Maari’ actor is a member of the South Indian Artistes' Association. He donated a sum of Rs 1 crore from his personal funds towards the construction of the New Nadigar Sangam Building. Dhanush presented the cheque to SIAA President Thiru. Nassar, Treasurer Thiru. Karthi, and Vice-president Thiru.Poochi S Murugan. South Indian Artistes' Association expressed its gratitude towards his great gesture. Earlier, actor Vijay and Kamal Haasan also donated Rs 1 crore each for the same cause. Actor Nassar, who heads the Nadigar Sangam, initiated the construction of the new building in Chennai a few years ago. Unfortunately, the project faced financial hurdles and came to a halt. The building is said to have a 1000-seater auditorium. More details regarding the building's construction work are awaited. Meanwhile, on the work front, Dhanush is all set to step into the shoes of music maestro Ilaiyaraaja in an upcoming biopic. Directed by Arun Matheswaran and lensed by Nirav Shah, the music will be composed by the maestro himself. The biopic for Ilaiyaraaja will be produced by Connekkt Media, PK Prime Production, and Mercuri Movies. Besides that, Dhanush has his 51st film 'Kubera'. Also starring Nagarjuna, it is reportedly a social drama set in the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai. The film, which also stars Sundeep Kishan and Jim Sarbh, is shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. It is reported that the film will be released in December. Dhanush was last seen in 'Captain Miller' which was streamed on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on February 9. Set in the pre-independence era, the film focuses on the life of Analeesan (Dhanush), also known as Eesa. After his mother's death, Eesa spends time idly in his village, while his elder brother, Sengola (Shiva Rajkumar), actively participates in the Indian Independence movement. When Eesa faces a conflict with the villagers and is asked to leave, he decides to join the British Indian army to earn respect. Renamed Miller by the British, Eesa becomes part of a battalion involved in a brutal attack against local protesters. Disturbed by this, he leaves the army and transforms into the revolutionary 'Captain Miller'. (With inputs from Agencies)
13 May,2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGippy Grewal and Hina Khan starrer ‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’ is out in theatres, already creating a stir because of the perfect comedy element the film has to offer, along with a strong message that it puts out for the audience. Marking her debut in Punjabi films, Hina Khan has made quite a stellar entry into the industry. Playing the role of Gippy Grewal's wife and Shinda Grewal's mother in the film, Hina's performance has been liked by the audience. Speaking about her experience shooting in Chandigarh for the film she states, "I was away from Mumbai for more than a month while shooting in Chandigarh. Luckily the cast and crew ensured that I felt at home while staying there. It was lovely to see the warmth I received from everyone. They were always making me try their food specialties, from the lassi to the chole bhature, I was always being fed well by the team!“ "Chandigarh is also a very very beautiful city. The green fields that we shot in for some of our scenes were just so well-kept, so beautiful and it was such a joy shooting there. People were lovely, so simple, always greeting us with so much love wherever we shot in the city. I truly loved the entire experience of shooting for the film there", says Hina. 'Shinda Shinda No Papa' is a heart-warming family comedy, helmed by director Amarpreet GS Chhabra. The film is written by Naresh Kathooria. Set in Canada and India, 'Shinda Shinda No Papa' follows the life of Gopi, his wife, and their mischievous ten-year-old son, Shinda. With a desi twist to the popular rhyme 'Johnny, Johnny, Yes Papa' with a peppy number showcasing the tussle between father and son, the teaser hints at a unique premise and promises a rollercoaster of emotions, humor, and the complexities of modern parenting. Meanwhile, on the work front, Hina will be seen in the comedy-drama series 'Namacool'. It follows the journey of two best friends, Mayank and Piyush, as they embark on a mission to uncover the true meaning of manhood while navigating their college life. The show also stars Aaron Kaul, Abhinav Sharma, Abhishek Bajaj, Anushka Kaushik, Faisal Malik, and Aadil Khan in pivotal roles. Written by Shantanu Srivastava and directed by Ritam Srivastav, the seven-episode series sets the stage for a comical adventure that will keep audiences glued to the screen. 'Namacool' will soon stream on Amazon miniTV. (With inputs from Agencies)
13 May,2024 05:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Pavithra Jayaram, who essayed the role of Thilottama in the hit Telugu television series 'Trinayani', passed away in a road accident in Mahbubnagar district in Telangana last night. The news of her demise shocked everyone. Now, as condolences are pouring in, Pavithra’s husband Chandrakanth has shared an emotional note along with the last picture he took with her. While posting the picture, he wrote an emotional note, which reads, "Papa netho digina last pic raa (crying emojis) not able to digest to left me alone, okasari mama aniii piluveee plsss @pavithrajayaram_chandar. My Pavi is no more (crying and praying emojis) pls ra come back plsss (This is the last picture I took with you, I’m unable to digest you left me alone. Please call out for me once again. My Pavi is no more, please come back).” He also wrote on his Instagram stories, 'Papa pls come back raaa. Pls nee mama kannilu aaplu. (Please come back and wipe my tears.)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Challa Chandu II (@chandrakanth_artist) About Pavithra Jayaram’s Demise: Jayaram died on the spot in the accident at Divitipally in the Mahbubnagar district while she was returning from Bengaluru to Hyderabad on Sunday, police said. According to Bhoothpur police, 'She died in a road accident last night at 1 am at Divitipally in Mahbubnagar district. She was travelling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad.' Her car lost control and hit the divider and later, a bus hit her vehicle, they said. While Pavithra Jayaram succumbed to the accident, her cousin and driver were seriously injured in the incident, according to media reports. About Pavithra Jayaram: Pavithra started her acting career with the 'Jokali' serial in the Kannada TV industry. In 2018, she made her debut in the Telugu TV industry with 'Ninne Pelladatha'. She gained popularity in every household with the TV serial 'Tilottama'. The actress was well-known for her roles in Kannada television series. Aside from that, she worked in other languages. Pavitra also won the hearts of the audience with her excellent performances in Telugu serials. Her demise has profoundly shocked the entertainment industry, leaving her colleagues and fans in deep sorrow. (with inputs from ANI)
13 May,2024 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe city of Hyderabad has gone into polling today during the fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections . Actors Allu Arjun and NTR Jr who hail from the city visited a polling booth early in the morning to fulfil their voting duty. 'Pushpa' star clad in a white t-shirt and black jeans, arrived at his designated polling station in Hyderabad to get his finger inked. Speaking to media persons after casting his vote, Allu Arjun said, "Please cast your vote. It is the responsibility of all the citizens of the country. Today is the most crucial day for the next 5 years of our lives. There will be a huge voter turnout, as more and more people are coming out to vote. I would like to tell, I am not politically aligned with any party. I am neutral to all parties." #WATCH | Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun casts his vote at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/M0yhR7XLeP — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 #WATCH | Telangana: Actor Allu Arjun arrives at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad to cast his vote. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/9yLyk93CdH — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 'RRR' fame NTR Jr arrived in a blue shirt and trouser look to cast his vote. Both the superstars were seen standing in line waiting for their turn to vote along with other citizens. Speaking to the media, post casting his vote, the RRR actor said, "Everybody has to use the right of their vote. I think it is a good message which we need to pass on to the coming generations," he said. #WATCH | Telangana: Actor Jr NTR arrives at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad to cast his vote. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/irFIjHVGVq — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory began on Monday at 7:00 am. Polling for all 175 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Odisha also started simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls. Of the 96 Lok Sabha seats, 25 are from Andhra Pradesh, 17 from Telangana, 13 from Uttar Pradesh, 11 from Maharashtra, eight each from Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, five from Bihar, four each from Jharkhand and Odisha, and one from Jammu and Kashmir. The fourth phase is witnessing key contests in various constituencies. Leaders such as AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, TMC leader Mahua Moitra, BJP leader Giriraj Singh, JDU's Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), TMC leaders Shatrughan Sinha and Yusuf Pathan. BJP leaders Arjun Munda and Madhavi Latha, and Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief YS Sharmila are also looking for electoral success. (with inputs from ANI)
13 May,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
