Age Disparity in Postal-Ballot Access: 85 and Above Included, 80 Excluded
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This amendment arrives shortly before the anticipated announcement of the Lok Sabha and four state Assembly election schedules. As per the most recent voters' list from the Election Commission (EC), approximately 1.85 crore voters fall into the category of being over 80 years old, with an additional 2.38 lakh classified as "centenarians" (aged 100 years and above).
SP-Congress Alliance Shaken as AIMIM Enters Uttar Pradesh Political Arena
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These seven constituencies, including Firozabad, Badaun, Moradabad, Sambhal, Amroha, Meerut, and Azamgarh, boast substantial Muslim voter populations.
Congress Expresses Surprise Over 'Unprecedented' State Election Results, Particularly Chhattisgarh Loss
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The source acknowledged the unprecedented nature of these results, particularly the unexpected losses in Chhattisgarh despite a lack of anti-incumbency in Rajasthan.
BJP Poised to Govern 12 States Independently, Congress Presence Shrinks to 3
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The BJP's triumph extends to Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, where resounding mandates have bolstered its presence. Conversely, the Congress, despite clinching victory in Telangana, finds itself reigning in merely three states, alongside Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
RSS cautions against divisive forces, calls to vote for 'best available' candidates in polls
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Addressing the annual Vijayadashami celebrations at the sprawling Reshimbagh ground in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Bhagwat was all praise for successfully hosting the prestigious G20 Summit in India and for extending the Indian hospitality to the participant countries. "The guests in India enjoyed the Indian traditions and culture and warm receptions to them," he said.
Election Commisison of India announces poll dates for 5 states
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In Mizoram, voting will take place on November 7, while Madhya Pradesh will go to the polls on November 17. Rajasthan will vote on November 23 and Telangana on November 30. Chhattisgarh will vote in two phases on November 7 and 17. Counting in all five states will take place on December 3.
Akhilesh Yadav's national ambition could wreck INDIA bloc's seat-sharing plans
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Political analysts believe that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will participate in the assembly elections in other states also to achieve national recognition. SP is also intensively preparing for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, in addition to Uttar Pradesh.
BJP takes early lead in Ghosi bypoll in Uttar Pradesh
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Polling for the by-election took place on Tuesday. The BJP has fielded Dara Singh Chauhan, while the SP candidate is Sudhakar Singh. The counting of votes will take place in 32 rounds, said election officials. The entire process involving 19 teams will take place under surveillance of CCTV cameras. 
Rural Polls: Trinamool scripts thumping win; BJP finishes distant second in Bengal
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BJP finished a distant second in all the three tiers -- zilla parishad, panchayat samiti and gram panchayat. However, what will worry the saffron camp is the massive decline in its vote share as compared to the 2021 Assembly elections.
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