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Morning Digest | Former Sarpanch killed, couple injured in separate terrorist attacks in J&K; campaigning ends for fifth phase of Lok Sabha poll, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 19, 2024

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Nearly one in four candidates contesting in the sixth phase in West Bengal are crorepatis

Out of the 79 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in West Bengal, 21 candidates have assets valued at more than ₹1 crore, data compiled by the non-profit ADR shows.

The Hindu

Will preserve EVM video footage for Rampur constituency as per protocol: EC to HC

EC has told the Delhi HC it will preserve the video footage in respect of the EVMs for the Rampur Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads a road show in Amethi as campaign draws to a close

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads road show in Amethi, promising big changes and record-breaking victories for Congress.

The Hindu

Opposition will register victories with record margins in Rae Bareli, Amethi: Akhilesh Yadav

Lok Sabha elections 2024 updates: Akhilesh Yadav predicts SP-Congress alliance victories in Amethi and Rae Bareli, criticizes BJP's arrogance and job policies.

The Hindu

Rejuvenation work at Otteri lake in Vellore to begin soon

Vellore Corporation to rejuvenate Otteri lake post-elections, increasing water storage and benefiting agriculture and groundwater recharge.

The Hindu

Grand rallies at Mumbai: What are Mahayuti and MVA supporters saying?

Mumbai saw its two biggest poll rallies of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Friday. In the final showdown ahead of polling on May 20, the Mahayuti camp held a rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park, whereas, at the same time, the Maha Vikas Aghadi or the INDIA bloc’s public meeting…

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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pull no punches as poll battle reaches Delhi

The Lok Sabha poll fever reached the capital on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing rallies in the city.

The Hindu

Divided Ladakh headed for a high-altitude cliffhanger

Ladakh's Lok Sabha election sees religious and regional divides, with BJP, INDIA bloc, and Independent candidate in a cliffhanger.

The Hindu

BJP targets Perfect 10 in Haryana, Congress eyes revival

The Bharatiya Janata Party is toiling to repeat its stellar 2019 performance of sweeping all the 10 Lok Sabha seats, while direct rival Congress is facing a battle to revive itself in Haryana.

The Hindu

BJP’s own Pasmanda outreach in Bihar thrown off rails by pm Modi’s campaign speeches

Prime Minister Modi's campaign shift impacts Pasmanda Muslims in Bihar, causing fear and anger among voters.

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

Election-time seizures will soon cross all-time high mark of ₹9,000 crore: ECI

Election Commission reports record-breaking ₹9,000 crore seizures in Lok Sabha polls, including drugs, cash, liquor, and precious metals.

The Hindu

Campaigning ends for fifth phase of Lok Sabha poll

Fifth phase of Lok Sabha election campaigning ends with high-profile contests and key promises by major parties.

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Former ULFA commander contests Lok Sabha election from Bihar’s Valmikinagar

Former ULFA commander Naba Kumar Sarania, now with Jan Suraksha Party, challenges rejection to contest Lok Sabha from Bihar.

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Amit Shah praises Uttar Pradesh’s transformation from producing country-made pistols to manufacturing cannon balls

Amit Shah praises Uttar Pradesh's shift from pistols to cannon balls, criticizes Congress leader's atom bomb remark.

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‘Prabhat Pheri’ in Bihar’s Gopalganj to spread voter awareness ahead of polls on May 25

Gopalganj district administration conducts 'Prabhat Pheri' to raise voter awareness ahead of Lok Sabha polling on May 25.

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Kerala’s coalition politics heats up as Rajya Sabha seats come into play

CPI(M) and Congress, which helm ruling LDF and Opposition UDF respectively in Kerala, face a crucial test of coalition management skills on allocation of three Rajya Sabha seats that turn vacant a month after Lok Sabha election results are declared

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Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained

Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here?

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 15: NDA has 53% defectors in phase 5; 2 in Shinde camp after ED whip

A total of 15 turncoats populate the fifth phase Lok Sabha candidates list – eight in the BJP-led NDA, six in the INDIA bloc, including one in the Trinamool Congress. The Biju Janata Dal has also fielded one defector.

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Three-way contest in Ladakh as candidates seek to address local issues

he Ladakh Lok Sabha seat will go to the polls on May 20 with an interesting battle between Congress, BJP and an independent candidate. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

BJP’s Hoshiarpur candidate faces protest by farmers

BJP candidate Anita Som Parkash faces farmers' protest during Lok Sabha campaign, promises consideration of MSP law.

The Hindu

TPCC urges Election Commission to check double registration of voters in Telangana and A.P.

Telangana Congress VP raises concerns over 12.50 lakh missing voters in Lok Sabha elections, urges ECI to investigate.

The Hindu

Divergent campaigns of local and national issues mark campaigning in Mumbai North Central LS seat

Candidates in Mumbai North Central constituency campaign vigorously ahead of Lok Sabha elections, focusing on national and local issues.

The Hindu

Litmus test for Kalpana Soren as she makes political debut in Gandey Assembly bypoll

Kalpana Murmu Soren aims to uphold the Soren family's political legacy in the Gandey Assembly bypoll amidst high-profile campaigning.

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