Hit by heat? Delhi turnout drops to 10-year low

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 25, 2024
​Intense heat, extended weekend, and general indifference seem to have caused a drop of close to 4.5 percentage points in voter turnout in the capital for the parliamentary elections on Saturday. The city was electing seven members of the Lok Sabha after intense campaigning by BJP, AAP, and Congress, the latter two having...

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Delhi

City and union territory of India
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday morning where he was arrested by..
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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed the Enforcement Directorate's plea to stay the trial court's bail order for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the..
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Delhi Water Minister Atishi was hospitalised early Tuesday after her health deteriorated due to her indefinite fast to demand water for the national capital amid..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Om Birla of the BJP-led NDA was elected as Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote on Wednesday. The election followed a motion moved by Prime Minister..
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Failing to reach a consensus over the Speaker candidate for the 18th Lok Sabha, the opposition INDIA bloc has fielded K Suresh against BJP-led NDA's pick, Om..
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The contest will witness the BJP's Om Birla, a three-time MP from Kota in Rajasthan, up against the Congress' Kodikunnil Suresh, an eight-term parliamentarian..
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United States Congress

Legislative branch of U.S. government
In the upcoming Lok Sabha Speaker election, the contest between K Suresh and Om Birla intensifies, with support from BJP leaders. The opposition's demand for the..
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Challenging Om Birla for the Speaker post, I stood firm on the opposition's demand for the deputy Speaker role. Despite government overtures, Congress rebuffed..
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Amit Shah highlighted Rahul Gandhi's family legacy in Emergency, while BJP focused on countering Congress's allegations with the significance of..
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The parliamentary proceedings witnessed tensions as NDA criticized Congress's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker, leading to a contentious election. Union ministers..
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Related news from verified sources

​Intense heat, extended weekend, and general indifference seem to have caused a drop of close to 4.5 percentage points in voter turnout in the capital for the...
on May 25, 2024 • IndiaTimes

New Delhi and South Delhi recorded low voter turnout due to government officials' relocation, armed forces presence, and factors like summer heat.
on May 26, 2024 • IndiaTimes

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