Despite winning the Phulpur parliamentary seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, BJP's vote share saw a decline of 9.08% compared to 2019. This article discusses the reasons behind the decline and the impact on key voter groups like upper cast, OBC, and Dalits.
None of the major political parties have fielded any women candidate from Phulpur and Allahabad Lok Sabha seats despite women voters constituting about 46% of the total electorate in the twin seats. Out of the total 29 candidates in the fray, only 3 are women. Political observers highlight the significance of women voters in previous elections and the strategies of major parties to woo them.
Satendra Siwal, a Moscow-based Indian embassy staffer, was arrested by UP s Anti-Terror Squad for spying for Pakistan s ISI. Siwal confessed to his involvement in "anti-India activities" after being lured by a honey trap on Facebook. The use of social media, especially Facebook, as a hunting ground for ISI honey traps targeting Indian officials has become a common modus operandi. The honey trappers meticulously select targets based on their educational background and vulnerabilities. Another case involved an IAF officer who fell for a honey trap on Facebook, leaking sensitive information. The honey pots of the ISI target vulnerable individuals, both men and women, who are single, lonely, or disgruntled.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Expelled JD(S) national vice president C K Nanu on Monday was declared as the new national president of the party, replacing former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, by the rebel faction being propped up by leaders like C M Ibrahim. India News | Rebel JD Faction Declares Nanu as National President, to Back INDIA Bloc.