This strategic move comes shortly after the recent Lok Sabha elections, signaling the BJP’s readiness to focus on state-level contests.
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Voting for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Monday at 7 am. In this phase, 49 constituencies across eight states and Union Territories are participating, with a total of 695 candidates vying for seats. Notably, this is the smallest phase in terms of the number of constituencies. Simultaneously, polling is also taking place for 35 assembly constituencies in the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
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In a significant development, Raj Thackeray, accompanied by his son Amit Thackeray, arrived in Delhi late Monday night, sparking rumours about potential political alliances and election strategies.
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Currently, the Shiv Sena holds sway over three parliamentary seats in Mumbai, with two under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, comprising Gajanan Kiritkar and Rahul Shewale, while the third is represented by Arvind Sawant from the UBT faction.
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BJP leaders shortlisting potential candidates, demonstrating a proactive approach towards fielding strong contenders
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The mishap occurred during the packaging process at the cast booster plant within Solar Explosive, a facility specializing in the production of defence products such as bombs and missiles.
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