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UP panchayat polls: Samajwadi Party claims big wins in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, a year before assembly polls

Over 8.69 lakh posts were up for grabs in these polls. Of these posts, more than 7.32 lakh seats were in the gram panchayat wards, 58,176 in the gram panchayats, 75,852 in the block panchayats and 3,050 in the zila panchayats.

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After the results of the state assembly elections in West Bengal, the Uttar Pradesh panchayat election results have surprised the ruling BJP as it seems to be struggling in several districts including Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SP won panchayat polls or BJP?

The Samajwadi Party has claimed a big victory over the BJP in the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls and had won more than half of the posts while alleging the administration was not handing over certificates to its candidates. However, the BJP has claimed that they have got the maximum number of seats in Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls.

Besides the BJP and the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party too claimed big win in UP panchayat polls. The party’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said 70 candidates backed by the AAP were elected as zila panchayat members and over 200 AAP members bagged village pradhan posts in Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections. The Bahujan Samaj Party won 5.

Who won in Ayodhya?

Ayodhya, where the BJP’s pet project of Ram Mandir construction began last year, has 40 zila panchayat seats. The Samajwadi Party claimed to have won 24 seats while the BJP has managed to win only 6 seats and 12 seats have been won by independent candidates. The BJP had refused tickets to some of its candidates in Ayodhya after which 13 of them filed nominations independently. However, BJP sources have claimed that the party has the support of the independent candidates as well.

How did BJP perform in the Prime Minister’s Lok Sabha constituency?

In PM Modi’s constituency Varanasi, the performance of BJP is also not very good. After losing the MLC elections, the BJP seems to be struggling in Uttar Pradesh zila panchayat elections as well. Out of 40 zila panchayat seats, the BJP seems to have bagged only 8 seats as of now while Samajwadi Party has claimed that it has won 14 seats and BSP has won five seats.

Apna Dal(S) has also bagged three seats while Aam Aadmi Party and SBSP, led by Om Prakash Rajbhar, have bagged one seat each. Three independent candidates have also won the race.

In 2015 also, the BJP had lost the zila panchayat seat but the party took it back after the formation of Yogi Adityanath government in the state.

Who has claimed to have won Mathura?

In Mathura, Bahujan Samaj Party sources have claimed to win a maximum of 12 seats, Rashtriya Lok Dal has claimed 8 seats while BJP seems to be winning just 9 seats as of now. The Samajwadi Party has claimed to win 1 seat while 3 independent candidates have also won. The BJP sources have claimed that independent candidates are with them.

The poor performance of the ruling party in Mathura is said to be because of the farmers’ protest.

Panchayat polls were held in Uttar Pradesh in four phases which ended April 29. The election was held at four levels of panchayat bodies — gram panchayat, gram pradhan, block panchayat and zila panchayat. The panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh are not contested on party symbols. However, all the parties managed candidate selection and election campaigns in a centralised manner this time around. The counting of votes began on Sunday morning in more than 825 centres across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. All seats have not been declared by the state election commission.

Over 8.69 lakh posts were up for grabs in these polls. Of these posts, more than 7.32 lakh seats were in the gram panchayat wards, 58,176 in the gram panchayats, 75,852 in the block panchayats and 3,050 in the zila panchayats.

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The state election commission said over 3.19 lakh candidates were elected unopposed in the panchayat election. Votes were being counted to declare results for over 3.27 lakh panchayat posts. The rest of the posts remained uncontested, the commission said.

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30

The government has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff, as the next Army chief. He will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi on June 30.

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The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), paving the way for a leadership transition in the Indian Army later this month. Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon the latter’s retirement on June 30, 2026.

The appointment was announced on Saturday, with the government confirming that Lt Gen Seth will assume office from the afternoon of June 30. He will take over command after General Dwivedi completes his tenure as the Army’s 30th chief.

Veteran Armoured Corps officer

An officer of the Armoured Corps, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Indian Army in December 1986 after graduating from the National Defence Academy. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held a range of operational, command, staff and strategic appointments across the Army.

Before becoming Vice Chief on April 1, 2026, he served in several senior leadership roles, including heading the Southern Command and South Western Command. He has also commanded formations such as the Delhi Area and the XXI Corps during his military career.

Leadership transition in the Army

Lt Gen Seth’s elevation comes as the Army prepares for a change of command at the highest level. His appointment follows his move to Army Headquarters as Vice Chief earlier this year, a role he assumed on April 1.

The Ministry of Defence said the incoming Army chief brings extensive experience from command, operational and strategic assignments across diverse military domains.

With the appointment, Lt Gen Seth is set to lead the Indian Army through the next phase of its modernisation and operational preparedness efforts after taking charge at the end of the month.

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IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes while landing at Assam’s Jorhat airbase, five personnel killed

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the accident.

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of five Air Force personnel. The accident occurred during a routine sortie and triggered an emergency response at the airbase.

According to the IAF, the aircraft met with the accident during the landing phase at Jorhat. The force later confirmed the loss of five personnel and expressed condolences to their families. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

Court of inquiry ordered

The Indian Air Force said a formal investigation will examine the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet disclosed what may have led to the crash, and the inquiry is expected to review technical, operational and environmental factors.

Reports indicated that the co-pilot survived the accident and is undergoing medical treatment.

Personnel who lost their lives

The IAF identified the five personnel killed in the accident as:

  • Squadron Leader Prashant Singh
  • Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar
  • Sergeant Jitendra Sharma
  • Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat
  • Agniveervayu Danish Alam

The Air Force said it stands with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

AN-32’s role in the Air Force

The AN-32 is a twin-engine transport aircraft that has been a key part of the Indian Air Force’s logistics operations for decades. It is widely used to transport personnel, equipment and supplies, particularly in remote and high-altitude regions. India remains one of the largest operators of the aircraft type.

The crash comes months after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft accident in Assam that claimed the lives of two IAF pilots.

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Delhi records coolest day of June so far as rain and thunderstorms bring relief from heat

Delhi recorded its coolest day of June after rain and thunderstorms caused a sharp drop in temperatures. IMD has forecast more showers and gusty winds before temperatures begin rising again.

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Delhi witnessed its coolest day of June so far after widespread rain and thunderstorm activity caused temperatures to drop significantly across the national capital. The change in weather provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat that had gripped the region in recent weeks.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours brought a noticeable decline in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Official weather observations showed that Delhi’s maximum temperatures fell well below normal levels, while several areas experienced strong winds and rainfall.

More rain and thunderstorms likely

The IMD has forecast additional thunderstorms, light to moderate rain and gusty winds for Delhi and nearby areas through Saturday. A yellow alert remains in place, with weather conditions expected to stay unsettled before gradually improving.

Weather experts have attributed the recent change to the influence of a western disturbance and associated weather systems affecting northwestern India. While the disturbance is gradually moving away, its impact is expected to continue for a short period.

Temperatures may rise again next week

Meteorologists expect the pleasant conditions to last for another couple of days. After that, temperatures are likely to begin rising again as rainfall activity decreases. The IMD’s latest forecast also indicates a gradual increase in temperatures by the middle of next week.

Recent weather systems have brought relief not only to Delhi but also to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other northern states, where thunderstorms and rain have helped ease heatwave conditions.

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