Anant Singh, Janta Dal (United) MLA from Mokama, on Tuesday, took oath as the MLA in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha assembly. Before taking the oath, he touched Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's feet and took his blessings.
Trinamool Congress leader and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that she was humiliated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during their meeting on Monday. ECI sources said that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the queries of CM Mamata Banerjee, who led
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure force," can defeat the "evil and corrupt" forces in Tamil Nadu politics.
Laura Fernandez is leading Costa Rica's presidential election with over 53 per cent of early votes counted. She needs 40 per cent to avoid a run-off. Crime and security dominate the campaign, while her party is also seeking gains in the National Assembly.
Tibetans in exile voted in the first phase of elections to choose their government-in-exile and parliament. Voters and candidates stressed unity, cultural survival and freedom, while expressing hopes of returning to a free Tibet amid concerns over shrinking communities worldwide.
While addressing a public meeting in Nalgonda on Sunday, he said a strong mandate for the party was essential to revive stalled development work in poorer areas and secure a brighter future for the region.
In a statement, the Chief Adviser said, "330 International Observers confirmed for upcoming elections. Invited countries yet to confirm their delegates include India, Nepal, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, and Romania."
The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.
With the five-year tenure of all Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Himachal Pradesh ending on Saturday, the state government has notified the appointment of administrators to run Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
The biggest challenge facing the upcoming elections in Bangladesh is the law and order situation and the misuse of artificial intelligence for the electoral process; that is, the improper use of AI is a major challenge for the election, an election expert said on Saturday.