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The monsoon has progressed into parts of the central Arabian Sea, south Maharashtra, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, south Odisha, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh as of June 8. It is expected to continue its advance into more parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, and Telangana within the next 2-3 days.
One of the notable races includes Union Minister Smriti Irani trailing by over 17,000 votes in Amethi, where Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma is currently ahead. Irani's potential loss in Amethi, a seat she famously won in 2019 by defeating Rahul Gandhi, could be a major upset for the BJP.
As of 1 p.m. local time (0530 GMT), overall voter turnout stood at 39.13% across the nine states holding polls in this latest phase, according to figures from India's Electoral Commission cited by the ANI news agency.
West Bengal recorded the highest turnout at 74.65%, showcasing a significant voter engagement. Ladakh followed with 69.62%, indicating robust participation in the region. Odisha reported a turnout of 67.59%, while Jharkhand saw 63.07% of its electorate casting their votes. Uttar Pradesh, a critical state in the elections, registered a 57.79% turnout.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally file his Varanasi nomination on May 14, preceded by a lively roadshow on May 13.
According to Gandhi, the INDIA bloc, a recently formed opposition alliance, is gaining momentum like a storm, and its impact will be felt most strongly in Uttar Pradesh, the country's most politically significant state. He believes that the BJP's reign in the state is nearing its end, and the people are eagerly awaiting a change.
The overall voter turnout for the Lok Sabha elections at this juncture stood at 50.71 per cent, showcasing a significant participation of the electorate in shaping the democratic landscape of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for Ayodhya visit during Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
The multi-state searches were conducted in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka as part of an ongoing investigation into the investment fraud racket.
The demand orders hail from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. While the specific details of the tax claims remain under wraps, the sheer size of the demand signals potentially significant differences in opinion between NTPC and the state tax authorities.