The BJP has allied with the MNS, aiming to capture the Marathi vote in Mumbai, Thane, and Nashik, transferring it to the Mahayuti alliance. The contest in Mumbai is anticipated to be closely fought. The BJP is contesting seats in Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, and Mumbai North, while its ally, the Shiv Sena, is contesting Mumbai-South, Mumbai South-Central, and Mumbai North-West seats. - Newsx
Voting for 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka was held in two phases. While 14 seats were polled on April 26, the remaining 14 voted on May 7. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4. In the 2019 elections, the BJP almost swept the state by winning 25 out of 28 seats. While Congress and JD-S -- who were in coalition in the state government -- could only win one seat each.
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) With just five days left before the state's 17 Lok Sabha seats go to the polls on May 13, campaigning in Telangana has reached its peak in what appears to be a three-cornered contest this time.