Odisha largely free from caste, religion resonance in electoral politics
Caste calculation, religious affiliation has never emerged as a tool to woo voters.
Caste calculation, religious affiliation has never emerged as a tool to woo voters.
Nomination process for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls for 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh commenced on Friday.
Polling is underway for seven parliamentary seats of North East -- five from Assam and one each from Manipur and Tripura -- in the second phase on Friday.
Congress president Mallikarjun on Friday said 2024 Lok Sabha polls are not an ordinary election but a step to ''protect the democracy from the clutches of dictatorship" as voting for the second phase of General Elections gets underway.
There were reports of malfunctioning of EVMs at several booths at the start but machines were either rectified or replaced by the authorities immediately.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved a resolution to cut short the proceedings, following which the Assembly was adjourned indefinitely.
Under the scheme, the state government will provide 100 per cent subsidy for tree plantation on up to 5 acres of land, and 50 per cent financial subsidy for tree plantation on more than 5 acres of land.
The bench said petitioners may have genuine grievances, but in view of the upholding of the enactment, no relief could be granted by this court.
Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed that the House was meant for debate and discussion in a collaborative manner, and not for confrontation and deadlock.
I express my gratitude to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving UP an opportunity to hold this championship, said CM Adityananth.