On polling eve, protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh demanding cash ‘promised’ for votes

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 12, 2024
A wave of demonstrations occurred in multiple locations across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with individuals asking for money from political parties in return for votes. The practice of exchanging cash for votes varied from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 in different areas. Polling is scheduled for 175 assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats on...

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Andhra Pradesh

State in southern India
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
India's Parliament will not convene on December 26th in observance of Constitution Day. The winter session, scheduled from November 25th to December 20th, may..
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Voting is underway in 15 assembly constituencies across four Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. These bypolls, while significant,..
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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, expressed deep concern on the "recent string of violence and continuing bloodshed" in Manipur and..
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Related news from verified sources

A wave of demonstrations occurred in multiple locations across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with individuals asking for money from political parties in return for...
on May 12, 2024 • IndiaTimes

Demonstrations in Andhra Pradesh demand cash for votes, ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000. Inflation drives prices up. Voting in 175 assembly and 25 LS seats on...
on May 13, 2024 • IndiaTimes

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