Maharashtra, Jharkhand Polls LIVE: EC Notices To Congress, BJP Over Election Speeches, Poll Body Seeks Quick Response

Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Elections LIVE: The November 20 Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are generating intense interest. Jharkhand's first phase of voting, held on Wednesday, saw a 64.86% voter turnout across 43 constituencies. The second phase will take place on November 20, with results expected on November 23. 

In Maharashtra, political dynamics have shifted significantly. Eknath Shinde became the chief minister after breaking away from Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena and joining the BJP. The BJP had 122 seats in the 2014 election, but the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, consisting of Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, took power before Shinde’s rise in 2022. 

In Jharkhand, the JMM-led coalition is focused on retaining power, promoting welfare schemes like Maiyan Samman Yojna. The BJP, however, is pushing a strong Hindutva agenda, accusing the JMM of corruption and security concerns.  

16 November 2024

23:03 IST

Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Amit Shah Jabs Rahul Gandhi 

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah, who took potshots at the Congress and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that he flies abroad after making promises.

"Rahul Baba makes promises one after another, but after making promises he flies abroad... But on the other hand, PM Modi's promise is like one etched on stone (patthar ki lakeer). He fulfills what he promises. BJP fulfills its guarantees, and only we can shape Jharkhand. The Congress, JMM, and RJD can never work in the interest of the state," he said.

23:02 IST

Assembly Elections Live: Priyanka Gandhi Comes Up With 'Caste Census' Challenge 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday addressed a public rally at Shirdi and challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to publicly commit to conducting a caste census.