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BJP, Congress to square off in nearly a third of Lok Sabha seats
As the battle lines become clear for the Lok Sabha elections with the declaration of candidates, BJP and Congress are headed for direct contests in nearly a third of the seats and their performance in these constituencies will significantly determine the final outcome of the elections.
BJP had done exceedingly well in the direct contests between the two parties in 2014. Of the 189 seats in which the two parties were directly pitted against each other, the BJP had bagged a startling 164 and Congress only 25.
This contributed to the BJP getting a majority on its own in the Lok Sabha, the first time the party was able to achieve the feat.
The 2019 scenario is different as the BJP is now the incumbent and Congress is making an effort to dislodge it. The main opposition party at the Centre has also gained by forming governments in three Hindi heartland states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh — that together account for 65 Lok Sabha seats and where the two parties will directly face each other.
Other states where the two parties will square off include Himachal Pradesh (4), Uttarkhand (5), Gujarat (26), Haryana (10), Goa (2), Arunachal Pradesh (2) and Manipur (2). All these are ruled by the BJP.
The two parties will also be the main contenders in the Union terroritories of Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar island, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
There will be seats in other states where the two parties will be against each other directly. These include 21 of 28 seats in Karanataka, 11 of 14 seats in Assam, seven of 14 seats in Jharkhand and several seats in Maharashtra including some high-profile contests in Mumbai.
The BJP will face off with the Congress on three seats in Punjab and three in Jammu and Kashmir. There will be important contests between the Congress and BJP on at least two seats in Uttar Pradesh — Amethi and Rae Bareli — and on some seats in Bihar such as Patna Sahib.
In states such as Haryana, there are other smaller players, including the Indian National Lok Dal and the newly-formed Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), besides the Aam Aadmi Party.
AAP had won four Lok Sabha seats in Punjab in 2014 but is now regarded as a relatively weak force. The Punjab Democratic Alliance (PDA), which is seeking to emerge as the third alternative in the state, is also fielding candidates in several seats. The PDA comprises Punjab Ekta Party, BSP, Lok Insaaf Party and the Punjab Manch.
Though the contest is mainly between the Congress and BJP in Gujarat, the Nationalist Congress Party has decided to contest all the seats and this could split the opposition vote. Similarly, there are regional players in Chhattisgarh.
In Delhi it will be a triangular fight between BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party unless there is an understanding between the two to defeat the BJP.
The Congress and BJP will see some prestigious contests, including in Bhopal, where the Congress has fielded former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and in Nainital, where it has fielded former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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