BJP leader Pankaja Munde is contesting the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from her home turf, Beed, in Marathwada. Though the Mundes are the strongest political family in the region, they are facing an uphill battle this time as the Maratha and Dhangar reservation issue can upset the apple cart.The leader’s sister Dr Pritam Munde defeated the undivided NCP candidate Bajrang Sonwane by 1.69 lakh votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha election after securing 6.78 lakh votes. Sonwane—the chairman of a cooperative sugar factory in the region—is in the fray as the NCP (SP)’s candidate. A senior local journalist said Sonwane had mastered the art of making a cooperative sugar mill profitable. “The Munde family runs a cooperative sugar mill, but it is seeing huge losses. Sonwane will benefit from the Maratha reservation matter. There are some issues regarding quotas for Dhangars and other OBC communities, but they are not as pressing as that of Maratha reservation,” he added. Datta Deshmukh, a political observer said, “The opponent is not a big challenge for Pankaja Munde. Her main challenge is Maratha reservation.” He added that other castes had been upset with the Mundes, but the Maratha reservation issue was “their only concern”. “She has a good network at the booth level, which will help her during the elections,” Deshmukh added. Manoj Satpute, another journalist working in Beed, also highlighted that the Maratha reservation matter could impact Munde’s performance. “This is the first time we have witnessed a split in the community over reservation during an election in Beed,” he said. Dhangar anger When this reporter visited the village of Shindewadi in Beed district, which is dominated by the Dhangar community, he learnt that the community was upset with the Mahayuti government. Baburao Shendge, a resident, said, “We are upset with the BJP as it has not kept its word about reservation. We will show our strength through the ballot.” The Dhangar community in Maharashtra, which has been traditionally engaged in sheep grazing, has been getting reservation as a nomadic tribe in the state but it is demanding scheduled tribe status. According to data available, the community accounts for around 50,000 to 60,000 votes, so it may not have as large an impact as Marathas at the polling booth, another senior journalist said. Ghansham Bhole of Khandvi village, a Maratha, said, “Our long-standing demand [reservation] has not yet not been fulfilled. We expected the government to keep its promise.” According to reports, Maratha protesters were the most aggressive in the Beed constituency. The homes of legislators Prakash Solanke and Sandeep Kshirsagar—from the Ajit and Sharad Pawar factions respectively—were torched amid the protest. The total number of voters in the constituency is about 21 lakh. Of these, 33 to 35 per cent are Marathas while the percentage of the OBC voters is around 28 to 29 per cent. Muslims and Dalits account for 9 to 10 per cent and 12 to 13 per cent of the electorate respectively. Importance of OBCs This time, Pankaja Munde depends on OBC voters given the Maratha situation. However, the community is upset with her to some extent as she had stayed clear from OBC Elgaar Melava events, which were held since 2023 to protest the state government’s decision to give Kunbi certificates to Marathas.The BJP leader’s father Gopinath Munde was elected from Beed Lok Sabha constituency in 2009 and 2014. After Munde passed away during his second term, Pritam Munde contested the by-election and won. This time, the party picked her sister as its candidate. Pankaja Munde was a minister from 2014 to 2019. She contested the Assembly election from the Parli seat in 2019 but lost to her then-estranged cousin Dhananjay Munde. Muslim votes Muslims account for around 10 to 11 per cent of voters in the constituency. In Beed, a large number of Muslim voters used to favour the late Gopinath Munde, but their votes are now divided between the BJP and NCP. Mahayuti power Five of the six Assembly segments in the Beed Lok Sabha constituency are represented by Mahayuti leaders. Georai’s Laxman Pawar and Kaij’s Namita Mundada belong to the BJP. Majalgoan’s Prakash Solanki, Ashti’s Balasaheb Ajabe and Parli’s Dhananjay Munde belong to the NCP. While Sandeep Kshirsagar of Beed belongs to the NCP (SP). Cousins united Dhananjay Munde has been actively participating in his cousin’s campaign. Observers claim he has good connections on the ground. The combined total of votes of Pankaja and Dhananjay Munde in the 2019 Assembly election in Parli constituency was 2.13 lakh. Even after taking into account the possible impact of the Maratha movement on her performance, this figure is significant, observers added. Jarange, Munde share stage Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil and Pankaja Munde shared a stage on Sunday during a programme organised at Sirasmarg. The body language of both spoke a lot about Maratha resentment. Recently, Jarange appealed to Marathas to refrain from electing particular candidates. Candidate’s strengths and weaknesses Pankaja Munde, BJP candidate Advantages · Known as an OBC leader, she enjoys the Vanjari community’s support · Muslims can vote for her · Receiving good support from MLA Dhananjay Munde, who is well-connected · BJP has good ground-level connect · Good poll management Disadvantages · Maratha voters are upset with BJP and Munde will face their anger · No large industries have been established in district in past decade · Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli railway line, a long-pending demand of locals, hasn’t come up · After her Assembly poll defeat, connections with the people were reduced. · Unable to make profits in the sugar Mill and sector. Bajrang Sonwane, NCP (SP) candidate Advantages · Has a good network within the cooperative movement. Successfully running two sugar mills, indicating his management and planning skills · Voters sympathise with Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray · Marathas, Dalits and Muslims are likely to support him · Anti-incumbency against Mundes as the family has ruled the district for more than two decades Disadvantages · Lacks good booth-level network in the district · Didn’t maintain ground-level connection defeat in last general election · Lacks district-level leader who can impress voters · Not good at election management
29 April,2024 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveShiv Sena candidate Rahul Shewale officially submitted his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Mumbai South Central on Monday, with the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Before filing his nomination, Shewale organised a roadshow to raise support for himself amid the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He expressed gratitude for the occasion and committed to carrying forward the goals of Balasaheb Thackeray and Dr BR Ambedkar. Shewale emphasised that this election is a clash of ideologies between Congress and the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray, reported ANI. "This is the third time I am getting the opportunity to fulfil the dream of Balasaheb Thackeray. I am taking forward the vision of Balasaheb Thackeray and "Baba Saheb Ambedkar. People have twice elected me MP from here. I will contest against Anil Desai. We respect each other. This is a battle of the ideology. This is a battle between the ideology of Congress against the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray. This is a fight between real Shiv Sena and fake Shiv Sena," Shiv Sena's Rahul Shewale said. Shewale highlighted successes under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, including the repeal of Article 370 and the construction of the Ram Temple. He voiced optimism for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and detailed plans for the reconstruction of numerous Mumbai neighbourhoods, including Dharavi. "We are hopeful that UCC will be implemented. Our focus is on the redevelopment of dilapidated buildings, refugee colonies, and Punjabi colony. Dharavi is important for us but along with it, redevelopment of the other five Vidhan Sabha constituencies is important for us. In the next five years we will shift people to their new homes," Rahul Shewale said after filing his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Shewale will face Anil Desai, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate, in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Maharashtra will vote in 11 seats during the third phase on May 7, with 94 constituencies from 12 states/UTs participating. Voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs during the first two stages, with an estimated voter turnout of 60.96 per cent in the second round. Results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are set to be announced on June 4.
29 April,2024 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFlying operations over Shivaji Park and nearby areas in Mumbai have been forbidden for the Maharashtra Day statehood festivities on May 1, according to a police officer. The yearly event features a ceremonial march attended by officials and thousands of civilians, thus security is critical, the PTI report added. According to the report, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) prohibits flying operations in the jurisdictions of Mahim, Shivaji Park, Dadar, and Worli police stations till May 1. The prohibition seeks to prevent potential threats from terrorists or anti-social individuals who may utilise the airspace during the celebrations, endangering public safety and property, the news agency report stated. Given the prominence of the event and the enormous number of attendees planned, strict security measures are required to keep the peace and prevent any unpleasant incidents. A prohibitory order banning flying activities has been issued under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and will remain in force in the jurisdiction of Mahim, Shivaji Park, Dadar and Worli police stations all through the day on May 1," the official told news agency PTI. He, quoting the order, further said, "During the ceremonial parade and public programme, there is a possibility that terrorists or anti-social elements may try to use the airspace for breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquillity. There may be a grave danger to human life, safety and damage to public property (due to this)." The order added, "Looking at the importance of the celebrations and the number of people who will attend, it is imperative that all security checks are put in place to prevent unwanted activities." More about Maharashtra Day Maharashtra Day, observed annually on May 1, is extremely important to the people of Maharashtra, India's third-largest state in terms of both size and population. This day marks the founding of the state of Maharashtra, which was created on May 1, 1960. Maharashtra has grown into a cultural, commercial, and innovative powerhouse throughout the years, making Maharashtra Day an important time for reflection and celebration.
29 April,2024 07:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDevelopers in Maharashtra might soon be required to provide detailed information about amenities in housing projects, along with deadlines for their completion, as per a proposal by the state's real estate regulator. The new standards by MahaRERA, the real estate watchdog, aim to resolve the uncertainties around guaranteed utilities and amenities in housing complexes, reported PTI. The report cited the statement by MahaRERA which stated that potential homeowners are frequently drawn to amenities such as swimming pools, gyms, and community centres, but agreements sometimes lack clarity on when these facilities would be accessible or their specifications. According to the statement, a lack of transparency may result in unmet expectations and future disputes, the PTI report added. Currently, 'Schedule Two' of the Model Agreement for Sale merely specifies amenities, not their characteristics or delivery dates. The proposed ordinance seeks to address this by requiring developers to state the exact date when these amenities will be offered to residents. "The proposed order now makes it mandatory to specify the exact date by which these amenities and facilities will be made available to residents," the PTI report added. Per the PTI report, the developers will be required to submit information about the size and availability dates of amenities such as swimming pools, sports courts, auditoriums, gyms, and offices for residents. This information will become a non-negotiable element in the sale agreement because it is critical for all homebuyers, the report added. The suggestion advises making this condition irrevocable, like other significant clauses in the Model Agreement for Sale. The draft plan is currently accessible for public feedback until May 27, with suggestions and objections accepted via MahaRERA's website. Meanwhile, recently MahaRERA developed a Quality Assurance Certificate that requires promoters to report on four aspects each year: structure design, input material quality, workmanship, and other elements. The declaration will be displayed to homebuyers so that they can make informed decisions. MahaRERA has created a draft declaration on quality assurance, which the promoter must submit on an annual basis. The planned Form 2A will replace the current Form 24. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the plan by May 23.
29 April,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar has raised concerns about Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray's commitment to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, both at the state and national levels, following the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 result. Ambedkar asked Thackeray to officially declare his support for the Congress-MVA combination, particularly ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections in October, stated an IANS report. According to the report, the VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar urged Thackeray to provide formal assurances to voters about his continuous support for the MVA coalition, noting that without such clarity, all words would be useless. “Why can’t Thackeray make this written declaration to the voters now… Let it be clear to the public, otherwise, all this is meaningless,” Ambedkar was quoted as saying implying that there's no unity in the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Earlier, Ambedkar hinted at a possible move in alliances following the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 result, implying that the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) may partner with the BJP, potentially becoming the largest party, the report added. According to the report, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi had begun conversations with MVA allies--including Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP)--over seat-sharing. However, differences over seat allocation resulted in the failure of negotiations. Despite efforts to reconcile, the VBA chose to compete separately in around 45 constituencies, with the exception of Nagpur, Kolhapur, and Baramati, where it supported MVA candidates, the IANS report. Ambedkar chastised the MVA, notably the Congress, for failing to field any Muslim candidates in the Lok Sabha elections, comparing it with the VBA's inclusion of candidates from minority communities and marginalised parts of society. In another conversation with ANI, VBA chief Prakash Ambed spoke on educational reservations for Muslims. He said, "PM Modi is unaware of certain facts. The High Court and the Supreme Court have stood by the educational reservation for Muslims. Once the Supreme Court has stood behind that reservation, there is no place where the Parliament will interfere with it. Now education reservation for Muslims will become a factor. And that is to move the Hindu votes. PM Modi is saying that we will cancel that 5 per cent reservation."
29 April,2024 05:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA special court in Mumbai has remanded three accused, arrested in the Salman Khan house firing incident, to police custody till May 8. The three accused sent to police custody are Vicky Gupta, aged 24, Sagar Pal (21) and Anuj Thapan (32). According to a report in PTI, Special MCOCA judge AM Patil remanded the accused to police custody while Sonu Kumar Chander Bishnoi (37) was sent to judicial custody on medical grounds. The report added that the police had invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against alleged shooters Gupta and Pal, as well as Bishnoi and Thapan, who are accused of supplying rifles and bullets. Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster, and his brother Anmol are wanted. Earlier, the officials from the crime branch told mid-day that "all the alleged accused are a part of the same syndicate" and thence had imposed MCOCA on them. Initially, the accused in the Salman Khan house firing incident were charged under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act. However, following a request from the public prosecutor Jaisingh Desai, the court granted police custody to further investigate the conspiracy, the PTI report stated. According to the report, the Salman Khan house firing incident occurred on April 14 wherein two persons on a motorcycle opened fire at the actor's Galaxy Apartment residence in Mumbai's Bandra area. Gupta and Pal, both from Bihar, were arrested in Kutch, Gujarat, on April 16, while Bishnoi and Thapan were apprehended in Punjab on April 25, the report added. Anmol Bishnoi, residing in Canada, claimed responsibility for the shooting in a Facebook post, although the IP address was traced to Portugal. Lawrence Bishnoi, already facing multiple charges, is incarcerated in Sabarmati jail, Gujarat. The accused were recently questioned by the Delhi Crime Branch for hours in Mumbai while a team of Mumbai Crime Branch last week recovered the firearms and live magazines used by the accused which they dumped in Surat's Tapi river. Following the recovery, the Mumbai cops invoked MCOCA against the accused persons.
29 April,2024 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA sessions court in Mumbai acquitted 10 alleged accused in the 2015 Malwani hooch tragedy case on Monday. Meanwhile, the court sentenced four persons and the quantum will be decided on May 6 the court said. The 2015 Malwani Hooch tragedy killed at least 100 persons and permanently impaired 76. In June 2015, illegally made alcohol, known as "hooch" or "country spirits," killed over 100 people and left many more dangerously ill. The incident occurred in the Malwani district of Malad, a Mumbai suburb. The Malwani hooch tragedy had sparked outrage, raising questions about the authorities' ability to curb the production and sale of illicit liquor. Out of over 10 accused held in the case, only four have been convicted and 10 others were acquitted. Eight police officers faced penalties for negligence. Reportedly, the accused were found guilty of charges including criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide not amounting to murder of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Bombay Prohibition Act. (With PTI inputs)
29 April,2024 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgashePolice have registered a case against five persons in Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly kidnapping a 22-year-old woman, forcing her to marry her male friend and giving her a fake marriage certificate in Palghar, an official said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. The woman, a B.Com student and daughter of a jewellery shop owner in Dahanu area, called her male friend sometime back to inform that her family had decided to get her married to someone else. Later, the man threatened to commit suicide if she failed to marry him, an official from Dahanu police station said, reported PTI. On March 30, the man took the victim to his house in Dahanu to meet his family members. He allegedly gave her sedative-laced food laced and after consuming it, she fell unconscious. The woman was then allegedly driven by the accused to Umbargaon (in Valsad district of neighbouring Gujarat), asked to sign some papers and then taken to a temple where she was forcibly married to him, the official said, reported PTI. The man then drove the victim back to her house and warned her of dire consequences if she indulged in any activity against him and his family. On April 14, the man forwarded her a copy of the fake marriage certificate in Palghar on which the wedding date was mentioned as March 30, 2021 and the place as gram panchayat at Sulia, Kaparada, Valsad, which the woman claimed to have never visited, the official said, reported PTI. Based on her complaint, the Dahanu police on Saturday registered case against the man, his father, sister, uncle and an advocate under Indian Penal Code sections 328 (causing hurt by means of poison), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her for marriage, etc), 465, 466, 468, 471 (all for forgery), 496 (marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention), he added. (With inputs from PTI)
29 April,2024 02:33 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentPolice have registered a case against 25 office-bearers of the Mumbai Agriculture Produce Market Committee at Vashi in Navi Mumbai for allegedly indulging in irregularities leading to losses of more than Rs 62 crore to the APMC, an official said on Monday, reported news agency PTI. From 2008 to 2013, the accused had taken certain decisions which allegedly resulted in these losses, he said. During a development phase of the APMC in Navi Mumbai, the accused had distributed galas (shops) admeasuring 4,43,391.66 square feet of area to 466 persons and charged them a reduced rate Rs 600 per sqft instead of (the applicable rate) of Rs 2,000 per sqft, the official from APMC police station said, reported PTI. Hence, they allegedly caused a revenue loss of Rs 62,07,48,324 to the APMC in Navi Mumbai, he said. The accused distributed the FSI at a reduced rate than the one of ready reckoner, and gave the gala owners letters of allotment of the FSI at an increased rate, the official said, reported PTI. Based on a complaint by an auditor, a case was registered on Saturday against 25 persons under Indian Penal Code sections 406, 409 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), the police said, reported PTI. Those named in the FIR include Shashikant Shinde, the NCP (SP) candidate from Satara Lok Sabha seat, and former APMC director Sanjay Pansare, who was arrested by the Navi Mumbai police last week in an alleged corruption case. Earlier last month, two members of an interstate gang which targeted merchants of the Vashi APMC in Navi Mumbai of Maharashtra have been arrested, a Crime Branch official said, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, they used to follow cars of merchants and then steal cash and valuables at an opportune time, Crime Unit II senior inspector Umesh Gawli said. "They were held on March 19 while moving on a scooter without a number plate. Three of their associates hail from Rajasthan. Items valued at Rs 13.64 lakh were recovered from arrested accused Ajay Chouhan and Rohan Kanjar," he said, as per the PTI. "They have cases against their names in Nhava Sheva, APMC, Sanpada, Panvel, Nerul, Kharghar, Vashi, Dindoshi and Shil-Daighar police stations," he added, the news agency reported. Meanwhile, a couple and their two daughters were booked for allegedly cheating a traffic policeman of Rs 1.17 crore, a Navi Mumbai police official said on Saturday, reported PTI. Ramakant Parida, his wife Rajnilaxmi and two daughters are accused of taking cash and jewellery cumulatively valued at Rs 1.17 crore on various pretexts and on the basis of forged documents from the complainant, the Nerul police station official said, reported PTI. "The accused work in a bank. A case of cheating, forgery, criminal breach of trust and other offences was registered on Thursday and probe is underway. No one has been arrested in the case," he said, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
29 April,2024 02:22 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA coach of a Mumbai local train on the Harbour Line derailed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) here on Monday morning, and no passengers were injured, a spokesperson of the Central Railway said. A trolley from one of the coaches of a CSMT-bound Mumbai local train from Panvel derailed as it pulled into platform number 2 around 11.35 am. "Derailment of Panvel 56 local while arriving at CSMT Platform no. 2 derailed at 11.35 hrs. No injury to any passengers," said Central Railway spokesperson. There was no report of injuries to passengers in the affected compartment, he said. The derailment, however, disrupted Mumbai local train services on the Harbour Line, and the CSMT-bound trains were terminated at Masjid station, the Central Railway spokesperson. The Harbour Line services will be operational from and to Wadala station, the Central Railway spokesperson said, adding that the restoration work is underway and trains on the Main Line will remain unaffected. The derailed coach's trolley was re-railed at 1.15 pm. The track was cleared at 1.55 pm.
29 April,2024 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAmid ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Five prime ministers in five years jibe at the INDIA bloc, and said that they would even make two or four Prime Ministers in a year, but wouldn't let the country go towards "dictatorshipm," reported news agency ANI. Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi had claimed that the INDIA bloc would resort to a "one year, one PM" formula, leading to "5 Prime Ministers in 5 years", reported ANI. "A coalition government is much better than a democratically elected dictator. Who we choose as our Prime Minister is our wish. We will even make two or four Prime Ministers in a year, but we will not let our country go towards dictatorship. In two phases PM Modi is losing. INDIA bloc is crossing 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections everyone will get to know on June 4," he said. Sanjay Raut also claimed that the NDA was losing in both phases of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 held till now, reported ANI. "On June 4 (the date of counting votes), you will learn that the INDIA bloc is crossing 300 seats," he said. Sanjay Raut further compared PM Modi with Aurangzeb and said that the Prime Minister "acts" like Aurangzeb "Maharashtra is of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maharashtra has its own history. We always think why Narendra Modi acts like Aurangzeb. Yesterday he made a speech that Uddhav Thackeray who is holding hands with Aurangzeb like Congress but you yourself is Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb was born in Gujarat very few people know this. Aurangzeb where he was born is a neighbouring village of Narendra Modi's village, therefore Aurangzeb's soul has come in the body of Narendra Modi," he added, reported ANI. Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi said that asserted that the Congress and the INDIA bloc have two self goals "anti-nationalism and politics of hatred." "DMK party is very special to Congress and is abusing Sanatana. They are saying that the Sanatana is dengue and malaria. People who talk about destroying Sanatana Dharma are invited by INDI Alliance to Maharashtra and they are welcomed here. INDI Alliance has stooped so low in vote bank politics that they have allied with people who believe in Aurangzeb. What must Bala Saheb feel after seeing this?... Fake Shiv Sena is walking shoulder-to-shoulder with these people... Bala Saheb must have been very upset with this. Wherever his soul is, it must be upset seeing these activities," he added, reported ANI. He further attacked the INDIA bloc and said that if their government is formed, they will abrogate the CAA, reported ANI. "They (Congress and INDIA bloc) are saying that if their government is formed, they will abrogate the CAA. Will the county allow them to do this? If in case they try to do so they know what they have to face? Those who cannot win Lok Sabha seats in 3-digit numbers, can the INDI alliance even reach the door of forming a government. Their formula is 'Ek Saal, Ek PM'... And if they stay in power for 5 years, then 5 prime ministers. The Congress and INDI alliance are making speeches in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu demanding a separate country. Can the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ever accept this?" he said. Maharashtra will be polling in 11 seats in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on May 7. Out of 48 seats, voting in 13 seats has been completed in the first and second phases. The third phase will witness polling in 94 constituencies across 12 states/UTs. The polling in the second phase of the parliamentary elections simultaneously across 88 constituencies recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96 per cent as of 7 pm on Friday, according to the EC. With the conclusion of phase 2, voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs for the general elections in 2024. The results will be announced on June 4. (With inputs from ANI)
29 April,2024 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
