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400-paar, strategic mistakes, social justice plank: Why BJP tally dipped in reserved seats

The focus on social justice and reservation during the last two months of Lok Sabha poll campaign ostensibly led to the BJP’s tally of reserved seats being reduced to 55 from its previous 77 – a total of 131 constituencies are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes across…

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Philippines' First Stablecoin Can Help Address Country's Remittance Issues, Provide Regulatory Clarity: Expert

The Philippines is one step closer to adopting its first stablecoin following the central bank's approval of Coins.ph's PHPC pilot. An industry expert believes the milestone can address some of the issues faced by Filipinos overseas making remittances, and may also provide clarity on the country's approach toward digital asset…

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Tracking campaign data on Modi and Rahul: The message in battlegrounds, and hints on low priorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed more than twice the number of public meetings than that of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi since the beginning of the NDA and INDIA poll campaigns, shows a Newslaundry analysis.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 20: 30 in last phase with ex-PM’s son, ex-minister, a Pulwama connection

A total of 30 turncoats are in fray in phase seven of the Lok Sabha polls – 11 in the BJP, seven in the Aam Aadmi Party, eight in the Congress, and two each in the Biju Janata Dal and the Shiromani Akali Dal.

Newslaundry

The Punjab test: How the stage is set for a quadrangular contest on June 1

With the completion of the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, it’s Punjab’s turn. Voting in its 13 Lok Sabha constituencies is scheduled for June 1, in a contest whose contours seem considerably altered since the last polls of 2019. The relative strength, alignments and strategies of key…

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 17: BJP MLA, ex-minister trying to ‘save Jharkhand’, an ‘outsider’ in UP

From incumbent MLAs under a central agency’s lens to a Bengal party hopper and Bihar’s turncoats hot seat – of the 15 turncoats in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

Newslaundry

BJP’s bahubali outreach in eastern U.P. gives mixed results

BJP seeks support from bahubalis in Purvanchal, facing challenges and alliances with Rajput, Brahmin, and Muslim strongmen.

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Women, youth, and Scheduled Castes emerge as important segments in the Lok Sabha election’s outcomes

The 2024 Lok Sabha election hinges on women, youth, and Scheduled Castes, with voting patterns shifting across India.

The Hindu

Mayawati accuses Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalits, Adivasis

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalit and Adivasi employees and urged people not to forgive the SP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Azamgarh, BJP, SP seek votes on secularism

Samajwadi Party (SP) and the BJP are both using secularism as a bait to capture votes in Azamgarh.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time

Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka.

The Hindu

BJP’s Hindutva pull diluted by grievances in Gorakhpur

For over three decades, the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat has been a BJP bastion, with its Hindutva pull centred around the Gorakhnath Math.

The Hindu

In Punjab, BSP’s ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink, yet it may be spoilsport on handful seats

With the Bahujan Samaj Party witnessing a gradual decrease in its vote share over the years in Punjab’s political space, the party ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink in electoral politics of the State

The Hindu

Candidate switch unsettles U.P.’s Jaunpur

Jaunpur lok sabha election: According to estimates, Yadavs make up the biggest chunk of voters in Jaunpur at 2.50-2.75 lakh.

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Philippine Central Bank OKs Peso-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot Via Local Crypto Brand

The BSP recently approved a pilot for a peso-pegged stablecoin as proposed by a prominent local crypto exchange, marking a significant development in the Southeast Asian nation's digital assets sector.

The Hindu

Eyeing Backward, Dalit outreach, Akhilesh forcefully pushes Bahujan plank amid BSP’s organisational shake-up

Akhilesh Yadav pushes for Bahujan unity amid BSP turmoil, positioning SP as Bahujan-centric party in Uttar Pradesh.

The Hindu

Pressure or posturing: the curious case of Akash Anand’s dismissal

BSP leader Akash Anand sacked for aggressive speeches against BJP, raising questions about party's strategy and alliances.

The Hindu

Watch | BSP’s internal churn | How is BSP fighting the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

Exploring the BSP's internal dynamics as Mayawati removes her nephew from a key role, sparking succession plan concerns.

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All the three parties’ future in Telangana on tenterhooks as people make up their mind

High stakes for Congress, BJP, and BRS in Telangana as Lok Sabha elections with challenges, alliances, and unexpected candidates emerging.

Newslaundry

Hafta 484: Modi’s Adani-Ambani dig, UP and Maharashtra polls, BSP scion’s sacking

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Raman Kirpal are joined by journalists Girish Kuber, Sunita Aron, and Sudipto Mondal.

The Hindu

‘Will fight for Bhim Mission till my last breath’: Akash Anand on being sacked from key BSP post

Akash Anand broke silence, days after he was removed as the party’s national coordinator.

The Hindu

A vote for the BSP is a wasted ballot, says Akhilesh Yadav

Mayawati criticizes SP for commenting on BSP internal matters, advises focus on family and Yadav candidates.

The Hindu

Only three women elected to Lok Sabha from Himachal till date, just two in fray this time

Women's representation in Himachal Pradesh politics remains low despite being nearly half of the total voters.

Dynamite News

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as BSP national coordinator and her 'successor'

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati announced on Tuesday the removal of her nephew Akash Anand from the position of national coordinator and her 'political successor'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as political heir, national coordinator

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as BSP heir, emphasizing party's commitment to social change and self-respect.

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