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08 Feb

BJP Crosses Majority Mark in Fierce Delhi Contest: EC Trends

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New Delhi (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway majority mark of 36 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, as per the latest trends from the Election Commission. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) follows closely, leading on over 25 seats in what has turned into a neck-and-neck battle for the national capital. Meanwhile, the Congress continues to struggle, failing to take the lead in any of Delhi's 70 Assembly constituencies, according to current projections. The counting of votes, which began at 8 AM, initially showed the BJP taking an early lead. However, the AAP has since…

BJP Hits Half-Century in Initial Trends, Leading on 50 Seats

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New Delhi (National Times): In the latest electoral trends as of 9:30 AM, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has surged ahead, leading on 50 seats, marking a strong start for the party. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) trails behind with leads on 19 seats, while the Congress appears to be struggling, managing to take the lead on just one seat so far. The BJP’s performance reflects its significant groundwork and organizational strength, with early trends favoring its return to power in key regions. Meanwhile, AAP continues to show presence but is far behind the BJP in gaining traction. Congress, once…

Rahul Gandhi Questions Voter Registration Irregularities in Maharashtra

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On Friday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, raised alarms over a significant increase in new voters in Maharashtra, particularly in the five months between the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. He noted that 39 lakh new voters were added in this short period, a stark contrast to the 32 lakh added over the five years preceding the 2024 elections. Speaking at a press conference at the Constitution Club in Delhi, alongside Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule, Gandhi expressed concern over discrepancies in voter registration, suggesting that the number of registered…