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Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: I tried to touch Modi’s feet. But the Prime Minister suddenly bowed his head before me and touched my feet. I will never forget the moment in my life, says Kamala Moharana.

Congress 'strangled' Constitution during Emergency: PM Modi

"Sikhs were killed after putting burning tyres around them. At that time, they did not care about the Constitution," PM Modi said in his last poll rally in the seven-phase election.

Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha election Phase 7: Key constituencies and candidates

Himachal Pradesh election 2024: Various prominent faces, including Union minister Anurag Thakur, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma and actor Kangana Ranaut, contesting from Himachal's four parliamentary seats is making the election in the hill state a closely watched one.

India bloc govt will waive farm loans, scrap Agniveer scheme: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an election rally at Simulia in Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat, he vowed to save the Constitution and democracy and announced that the INDIA bloc government would legalise MSP on foodgrains, waive farm loans and scrap the Agniveer scheme.

Have exit polls ever been wrong in India? Five instances when final numbers differed from exit poll predictions

Exit polls, over the years, have been reasonably successful in gauging the mood of the electorate and thereby offer a near-accurate reading of the electoral outcome before the official declaration by the Election Commission.

A battle for India is drawing to a close in West Bengal

West Bengal Lok Sabha elections 2024: Violence, fake videos, abusive advertisements and sting operations were all part of the campaign drama as both TMC and BJP refused to play by the Model Code of Conduct.

'Most vicious form of hate speeches': Manmohan Singh's stinging attack on PM Modi; top 6 charges

In a letter addressed to the people of India ahead of the last phase of Lok Sabha polls on June 1, former PM Manmohan Singh launched a series of attacks at the current Prime Minister accusing him of using hateful and unparliamentary terms

BJP has insulted people of Odisha, Lord Jagannath: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an election rally in Simulia in the Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat, he also vowed to save the Constitution of India and democracy in the country.

Narendra Modi is the first head of govt to reduce the dignity of PM’s office, says Manmohan Singh

Last month, while campaigning in Rajasthan, PM Modi had said: “Congress’s manifesto says they will take stock of the gold mothers and daughters have, and will distribute that wealth. Manmohan Singh’s government had said Muslims have the first right to wealth.

Sonbhadra: A tale of contrasts and the hope for change

Despite Sonbhadra's significant contribution to India's power grid, many villages remain without electricity or cellular service. Industries in the region offer limited job opportunities to local youth, exacerbating the unemployment crisis

200+ events in 76 days: PM Modi takes meditation break in Kanyakumari after marathon poll campaign

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi surpassed his nearly 145 public engagements during the 2019 polls by a big margin.. He attended 96 campaigns in May across India.

Congress set narrative with sharp campaign devoid of 'agar magar', put PM Modi on back foot: Jairam Ramesh

In an interview with PTI on the last day of campaigning for the seven-phase elections, the Congress general secretary, in-charge communications, claimed that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will get a clear and decisive majority of the type it got in 2004.

Banking sector: IDBI Bank privatisation, IBC reforms may top next government’s agenda

According to government officials, the IDBI Bank stake sale may happen this year.

INDIA bloc to pick PM within 48 hours, party with max seats 'natural claimant' to leadership: Jairam Ramesh

In an interview with PTI on the last day of campaigning for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the Congress general secretary exuded confidence that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will get seats "well above" the 272-mark needed for a majority in the Lower House.

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in phase 7

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election Phase 7: This phase will be crucial for OBC leaders and NDA allies like Anupriya Patel, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Sanjay Nishad and Dara Singh Chauhan, as well as opposition leaders like Swami Prasad Maurya across the region.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Know how exit polls are conducted

An exit poll aims to indicate the prevailing trends in an election, including the factors such as issues, personalities, and loyalties that have influenced voters.

Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates

The Congress won eight of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab in 2019, leaving the remaining five to the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal and Aam Aadmi Party.

S&P may upgrade India’s rating by FY27: SBI report

S&P may raise the ratings if India's fiscal deficits narrow, meaningfully and general government debt falls below 7 percent of GDP on a structural basis.

How accurate were exit polls during 2019 & 2014 Lok Sabha elections?

Exit poll predictions were released on June 1 after the conclusion of the final phase of Lok Sabha elections, with many of them predicting a big win for BJP-led NDA

Lok Sabha Elections Exit Polls 2024 Date and Time: Know when will exit poll results will be out

As the 44-day-long Lok Sabha Elections, spread across seven phases, draw to a close on June 1 at 6:00 pm, exit polls will commence by 6:30 pm.

Election wrap: Kejriwal on AAP's alliance with Congress, PM Modi hints at conspiracy behind Naveen Patnaik's health, & more

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said a "big surprise" was awaiting on June 4 as the opposition INDIA bloc would win the Lok Sabha polls

AAP, Congress not in permanent marriage, says Arvind Kejriwal on Lok Sabha poll alliance

Our aim is to defeat the BJP for now and end the dictatorship and goondagardi of the present regime, says the Delhi CM. Kejriwal says 'big surprise' was waiting on June 4 as the opposition INDIA bloc would win the Lok Sabha polls.

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 7

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The BJP has replaced sitting MP Kirron Kher to field fresh face Sanjay Tandon against the INDIA Bloc's joint candidate Manish Tewari for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Why Congress is confident of reversing its electoral fortunes in Himachal Pradesh

The Congress state leadership is confident of emerging victorious in the bypolls. The constituencies where by-elections will be held include Lahul and Spiti, Dharamshala, SujanBarsar, Gagret, and Kutlehar.

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 7

West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Nine Lok Sabha constituencies - Barasat, Basirhat, Diamond Harbour, Dum Dum, Jaynagar, Jadavpur, Kolkata Dakshin, Kolkata Uttar and Mathurapur - will go into polls in West Bengal.

Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 7

Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur are the six constituencies going to polls on June 1.

'He should have called me...': Patnaik on PM Modi's call for health probe

If he was so concerned about my health then all he had to do was pick up a telephone and ring me up and ask me about my health. There are a number of people in the BJP who have been spreading rumours about my health for the last 10 years, says CM Patnaik.

104% rise in number of political parties contesting LS polls from 2009-24: ADR

According to the analysis, 751 political parties are participating in 2024 as compared to 677 who participated in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009.

Varanasi: A foregone victory for PM Modi, focus shifts to margin

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: As electoral fervour intensifies, the BJP's unwavering commitment underscores its determination to secure a historic victory in Varanasi, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle.

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav will blame EVMs for poll defeat: Amit Shah

At a public meeting in support of party candidate Pankaj Chaudhary here, he also claimed that the BJP has crossed the majority mark in the first five rounds of polls.

BJP turncoat adds spice in Mirzapur contest where Union minister is in fray

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Impoverished Mirzapur is now a battleground of intricate caste politics. Anupriya Patel, seeking a third consecutive term, is up against a constituency where voting patterns are deeply influenced by caste affiliations.

Why PM Modi chose this iconic Kanyakumari rock memorial for meditation after end of Lok Sabha campaign

The Rock Memorial's Dhyan Mandapam is steeped in historical significance since it had a major impact on Swami Vivekananda’s life.

Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2024: All you need to know about 3 constituencies going to polls on June 1

In the last and final phase, polling will take place across Godda, Dumka and Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituencies

India Elections: Markets must account for strain on household budgets

Strain is growing on household budgets. They need rebuilding before a fresh investment spree

Rupee, bond to react negatively if BJP-led NDA fails to secure 300 seats, say experts

The first phase of the election started on April 19. The election results are set to be announced on June 4 to the 543-member Lok Sabha. The BJP-led NDA is expecting to win 400-plus seats.

BJP's 'Mission South' to yield rich electoral dividends, says Amit Shah

Commenting on the party’s expectations from the eastern states, Shah said, in the eastern zone, comprising Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, we will emerge as the biggest party. This is certain. And in the five states of the South, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, we will win the biggest party among all states.

Sonia Doohan: The woman who deflated Ajit Pawar’s 2019 rebellion likely to quit NCP (SP), blames Supriya Sule

She is likely to take a call on whether to join Ajit Pawar's camp or remain in the party after June 4, when results of Lok Sabha elections will be out.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Prepared to go to jail on June 2 to save country, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on SC's rejection on his bail extension plea said, "they have arrested me because the work done by Kejriwal cannot be done by Modi. I gave free electricity to people in Delhi and Punjab, Modi ji cannot do it. I built excellent government schools for children, Modi ji cannot do it"

LS polls: Percentage wise, phase 4 records highest voter turnout, phase 5 lowest

The final phase of the polls will be held on June 1 where 57 seats in eight states will go for vote.

From wealth redistribution to guarantees to corruption under UPA- the key themes that dominated this election

Electoral discourse witnessed a high decibel campaign between political parties with narratives ranging from the idea of wealth redistribution, a Nyay patra, guarantees, corruption under UPA among others.

Modi will not be PM after June 4: Rahul Gandhi

Voting will be held in Varanasi in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.

Lok Sabha Polls: Nearly 63% voter turnout recorded in Phase 6; Bengal sees highest at 82.71%

As per the EC, male voter turnout was seen at 61.95 percent, female voter turnout came in at 64.95 percent and third-gender turnout was recorded at 18.67 percent

How President Droupadi Murmu became a rallying point for BJP and BJD in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: Murmu epitomises the BJP commitment to women representation and the mariginalised. Meanwhile, the BJD has been saying in its campaigns that the President is the 'daughter of the soil'.

Shimla Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule 

In this Shimla Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024, electoral journey reflects the evolving political landscape of Shimla, marked by a transition from Congress dominance to the BJP's emergence as a formidable force.

Kolkata Dakshin West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

In this Kolkata Dakshin West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024, this constituency is one of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. The voting for Kolkata Dakshin will take place on 1 June as part of Phase 7 of the elections. The Election Commission confirmed this final date for voting and the subsequent result announcement on 16th March.

Kolkata Uttar West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

In the Kolkata Uttar West Bengal Lok Sabha election 2024, the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency comprises seven assembly constituencies: Chaurangi, Entally, Beleghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Maniktala, and Kashipur Beliaghata.

Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 7

In this phase, voting will take place across eight Lok Sabha seats including Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat, Jahanabad

Election wrap: PM Modi's prediction on best performing state for BJP, SC on Kejriwal's bail extension plea, & more

Ahead of the last phase of Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a prediction regarding the best performing state for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Jadavpur West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

in this Jadavpur West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Jadavpur University holds significant influence in left-leaning student politics, making it a pivotal center for ideological discourse. The Left Front has nominated Srijan Bhattacharya, a leader of the Students Federation of India, as its candidate for the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency.

Diamond West Bengal Harbour Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

In this Diamond West Bengal Harbour Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Diamond Harbour comprises seven Assembly seats, namely Falta, Satgachhia, Bishnupur, Maheshtala, Budge Budge, Metiabruz, and Diamond Harbour itself.