- 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The ECI clearly turns a blind eye to egregious violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as is evident from an analysis of data on its website, https://thewire.in/government/unequal-watch-eci-issued-16-notices-over-mcc-violations-bjp-received-just-3 

Two and a half months into the 18^th Lok Sabha elections, a detailed analysis of data from the website of Election Commission of India (ECI), reveals that the poll body has issued 16 notices and orders for the violations of the Model Code of Conduct and relevant electoral laws since November 13, 2023. Unsurprisingly, the Congress and its leaders have been at the receiving end of such notices/orders with 6 in all, followed by BRS and BJP with 3 each, AAP with 2. One notice each has been issued to the Congress ruled Karnataka Government and Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (for violation of the MCC and stipulated conditions by BRS leader T. Harish Rao by publicising Rythu Bandhu scheme during the MCC period!). Data on previous notices prior to November 20923 is mysteriously missing from its website under “Current Issues” category

By Jay Patel

12/05/2024

On April 29, hours after Akshay Kanti Bam, the Congress’s candidate for Madhya Pradesh’s Indore Lok Sabha constituency, withdrew his nomination and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dharmendra Singh Jhala, a former air force officer, made his way to the collector’s office to collect his election symbol as an independent candidate – only to find that his name had been added to the list of withdrawn candidates, using a fake signature.

https://thewire.in/politics/fake-signatures-intimidating-calls-how-indore-lok-sabha-candidates-left-poll-fray 

by Sravasti Dasgupta

12/05/2024

 Dr. T.M. Thomas  https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=103  The Wire May 10, 2024 , Dr. T.M Thomas, a Central Committee Member of the CPIM and the Lok Sabha Candidate from Pathanamthitta District, discusses the challenges faced by the LDF in the constituency and the state.
In Kerala, the political arena thrives on a robust multi-party system, primarily led by two alliances: the Left Democratic Front (LDF), spearheaded by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the United Democratic Front (UDF), under the leadership of the Congress.

https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=265  BJP faring in this area.. Despite the BJP's persistent endeavors to make inroads into the state, Kerala has remained resolute in its rejection of the party. BJP vote share may rise but not enough to upset the result..

https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=526 Kerala economy transformation based on the knowledge economy.. 

https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=993  He also delves into the role of the left in the Indian Parliament, the significance of the INDIA bloc, and the ongoing political rivalry with the Congress in the state.

https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=1146 RG in Kerala

https://youtu.be/6GkcPM_klSs?t=1392 what CPM 's roles in INDIA.."To influence the policies the Left should be in the Parliament"

Madhya Pradesh Bus Fire: Vehicle Carrying EVMs, Polling Staff Burst Into Flames in Betul; Watch Video
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: May 8, 2024

Bus carrying EVMs and polling staff catches fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul
The fire broke out because of a spark in the bus, but no one suffered any injuries in the incident, Betul Collector Narendra Suryavanshi said.

Fire caused due to spark in bus, not human error
Four out of six EVMs in bus damaged
Election Commission to decide on re-polling in affected booths

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=769083031991786