May 20, 2024 - Page 3 of 5 - The Lucknow Tribune

Can Maya’s BSP adapt to the changing times ?

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in India, under the leadership of Mayawati, has historically been known for its focus on Dalit issues and empowerment. However, as the political landscape evolves and the need for broader appeal becomes apparent, the BSP is rebranding itself to attract a wider base of support beyond just Dalits. This strategic shift involves targeting various caste groups, focusing on economic issues, and reshaping its political narrative to become more inclusive. Historical Context of BSP Founded in 1984 by Kanshi Ram, the BSP was established to…

Changing landscape of elections in post 2024 India

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Elections are the cornerstone of democratic governance, providing citizens with the opportunity to shape their government and its policies. As the world’s largest democracy, India’s electoral process is a marvel of logistics and civic engagement, encompassing over 900 million eligible voters. The future of elections in India is poised to be shaped by technological advancements, demographic shifts, legal reforms, and evolving political dynamics. This essay explores these factors and their potential impact on India’s electoral landscape. Technological Advancements 1. E-Voting and Blockchain Technology One of the most anticipated…

Rahul Gandhi does politics in the garb of Hinduism – KP Maurya

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Leaders of all political parties are busy campaigning vigorously for the Lok Sabha elections. During this time, leaders are fiercely attacking each other. In this sequence, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya fiercely targeted SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. On Akhilesh Yadav’s statement to close ED and CBI, he said that if the raids were conducted through the agencies investigating corruption, the investigations were done. In that, 98 out of 100 people who looted the country have been caught. Akhilesh Yadav will either have a…

Summer heat notwithstanding, political class keeps democracy thriving

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In view of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the voting for the 5th phase has started from 7 am. People are reaching the polling booth since morning to vote. From the youth to the elderly, everyone is looking very excited to exercise their franchise. At the same time, these veterans including the common citizens also reached the polling booth and exercised their franchise. Rajnath Singh casts vote Defense Minister and BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat Rajnath Singh voted with his family at the Scholar Home School polling…

Despite low voter turnout, hope afloat of good poll figures

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Voting is going on in the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, under the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Long queues of voters were seen outside the polling booths in the district since 7 am. Special vigilance was maintained at all the VIP polling booths in Lucknow. Central Defence Minister and BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat Rajnath Singh, former Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati, former Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister of the state government Brajesh Pathak and various VIP voters reached the polling…

Pitched battles mark summer poll buzz

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, people of Lucknow are exercising their right to vote by standing in long queues at polling booths since morning to elect their representatives. While people of the district are voting in large numbers to elect their MP, voters of Lucknow East Assembly are showing full enthusiasm in electing their MLA along with MP. While opposition parties are hoping to capture the Eastern Assembly along with Lucknow Lok Sabha, BJP has the challenge of saving its stronghold. Because since 1991, BJP has…

Cops in Hussainganj work doubly hard to ensure rule of law

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Inspector Hussainganj Ramkumar Gupta, working under the guidance of Lucknow Commissioner S.B. Shirdkar, got success. On the guidance of DCP Central, the search for wanted accused and criminals from Hussainganj area continues. Inspector Hussainganj Ramkumar Gupta’s hard work is continuously yielding results. SI Awadhesh Kumar, Head Constable Vinay Singh and Constable Ankit Kumar, working under the leadership of Inspector Hussainganj Ramkumar Gupta, caught a wanted accused. Accused Brijesh Kumar Yadav, who was absconding in the dowry murder case, was caught and put behind bars.

Cops ensure hassle free polling during Lok Sabha 2024

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In view of the elections, the Central Zone Police was seen alert. On the orders of DCP Central Raveena Tyagi, ACP Metropolitan Neha Tripathi came out on the streets with a heavy police force. Metropolitan ACP Neha Tripathi patrolled the sensitive area with a heavy police force and CRPF force. ACP Metropolitan Neha Tripathi along with Inspector Madeyganj Rajesh Singh patrolled with a heavy police force and CRPF force. ACP Metropolitan Neha Tripathi gave the people of the area a feeling of security. Meanwhile ACP Metropolitan Neha Tripathi patrolled…

Giving elections a more greener hue

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Anandpur Sahib: General Election Observer of Anandpur Sahib Dr. Heera Lal, with the aim of turning the Election Commission’s slogan of conducting ‘Green Elections’ into ground reality, held a meeting with all the District Election Officers, District Police Chiefs and Assistant Returning Officers of the Parliamentary constituency in Mohali today and asked them to plant as many trees as possible and ensure minimum use of plastic during training, departure and return of teams and counting centers in view of the carbon emissions during the election process. He said that in…

Lucknow Mayor casts ballot at Lucknow Public School

May 20, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Not just the general public but even people of authority in the state capital came out of their homes and offices to cast their universal franchise as the city took part in the polling for General Election 2024. Part of the illustrious lot was Mayor Sushma Kharkwal who along with her family cast her vote at Lucknow Public School, Sector 9, Vrindavan Yojana, Lucknow.