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Before NOTA was included in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), voters who wished to reject all candidates had to fill out Form 49-O at a voting booth. However, this process compromised the secrecy of the voter’s choice.
 

Bangalore never had a woman member of Parliament, and Sowmya Reddy of Congress wants to make history. She is taking on MP and BJP Youth Wing chief Tejasvi Surya in Bangalore South segment in the coming Lok Sabha elections.
 

The video garnered significant attention on X, amassing 37.9k views, with nearly 3,000 users liking it and over 1,000 reposts. Nevertheless, the video sparked criticism among some social media users, who argued that families with more than two children should not be eligible for ration cards.

The murder of Neha Hiremath, daughter of Congress ex-corporator Niranjan Hiremath, by Fayaz has sparked protests in Karnataka. The incident, captured in a viral video, allegedly occurred after Neha rejected Fayaz's love proposal. While the Home Minister denies a communal angle, Niranjan insists his daughter wasn't in love. ABVP and Hindu organizations have protested the incident.

The video shows the Khan doppelganger standing atop a vehicle in a makeshift tent, waving to onlookers. A banner with Shinde's picture next to Rahul Gandhi, Nana Patole, and other Congress leaders is attached to the car.

Neha Hiremath, daughter of a local politician, was brutally murdered in Karnataka, sparking widespread protests. Hindu groups demand justice and harsh punishment for the accused, leading to road blockades and demonstrations in various cities. Politicians from different parties join the outcry. Muslim leaders also condemn the act, emphasizing the need for severe punishment.

Actor and MNM chief Kamal Haasan casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai’s Koyembedu. Haasan’s MNM (Makkal Needhi Maiam) is not contesting the Lok Sabha polls, however it supported and campaigned for DMK.

Neha Hiremath, a promising MCA student and the daughter of a city corporator, was tragically stabbed to death by fellow student Fayaz at BVB College in Hubli. Fayaz, struggling academically, had developed feelings for Neha, which she did not reciprocate. Despite attempts to flee, Fayaz was apprehended by Vidyanagar police.

Tamil Nadu BJP president and candidate from Coimbatore constituency K Annamalai casts his vote for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 at a polling booth in Karur’s Uthupatty. “This entire election has been fair…I am standing against the whole system. People of Coimbatore know whom to vote for, money cannot buy votes, that era is over…,” he said.
 

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: If you are among those who will cast your vote on Friday (April 19), you should have a voter slip along with a voter ID card. The voter slip is usually dispatched by the poll officer at your registered address. If you have yet not got it, you can download it.

On April 19, elections will be conducted in 102 Lok Sabha seats that are spread over 21 states and Union Territories. These are the important seats to watch in the first round of voting, which runs from Nagpur, Maharashtra, to Jorhat, Assam.

 

The CEC announced that Lok Sabha elections for 543 seats will be held in seven phases, from April 19 till June 1. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. Ahead of the polling season, there are some important details that every voter should be aware of.

In Bengaluru, tensions escalated when a group of Muslim youths confronted three Hindu youths celebrating Sri Ram Navami, leading to an altercation. The confrontation became physical, resulting in the arrest of four individuals, including two minors. The incident, which took place in Chikkabettahalli, was captured on CCTV, aiding police in making the arrests.

 Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) president Ghulam Nabi Azad has decided not to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his party said. He has withdrawn his candidature from Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Election Commission has advised West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to cancel his planned visit to Cooch Behar on the eve of the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, citing a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).