Today’s Ten: ECI unveils poll dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand
By Pragadish Kirubakaran in Media News on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 at 4:47pmThe Election Commission has officially set November 13 and 20 as the crucial polling dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, triggering political momentum across these states. According to Bharti Jain of Times of India, these elections will play a pivotal role in determining the balance of power between the BJP and Congress, with major stakes for both.
In Maharashtra, the BJP hopes to continue its dominance, while the Congress, NCP-SP and UBT Sena faction sees this as an opportunity for revival. Hindustan Times' Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Yogesh Naik and Aditi Agarwal reported that ahead of ECI's date announcement, the Maharashtra government has announced over 40 new SOPs and infrastructure projects to appeal to voters. Meanwhile, The Hindu and The Economic Times bureau provided detailed upd...
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