Lok Sabha Elections News

Telangana 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Telangana.

BJP already has numbers to form govt, says Amit Shah

The Opposition’s weakness has nothing to do with the Prime Minister’s sense of mission for the nation. There are countless reasons why he is so popular, says Union Home Minister.

Suit filed against Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi over alleged defamatory remarks against Adani group

The suit has been filed by Surjit Singh Yadav, who claims to be a farmer and a stock market investor

Election wrap: Amit Shah on Congress' reaction post June 4, CPI(M)’s new generation of Lok Sabha candidates and more

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will lose his job after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced on June 4 but Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will not be blamed for the defeat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday.

Why parties sense a real chance amid political churn in Punjab

The BJP's solo venture in Punjab aims to capitalize on internal party dynamics, including the induction of key figures from rival parties, to strengthen its position in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and potentially emerge as a dominant political force in the state.

Young, brave, and ready to fight and lose: CPI(M)’s new generation of Lok Sabha candidates set their sights on the distant horizon

The Jadavpur University is an important centre of Left-leaning student politics, and the Left Front chose Students Federation of India leader Srijan Bhattacharya as the candidate for the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency.

TMC internal bickering, or political game in Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha seat?

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and heir apparent, Abhishek Banerjee is seen as a leader ushering in new ideas and modern methods in the party, polls, and politics

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Full list of Congress candidates and their constituencies

The Congress is part of the Opposition bloc INDIA and has sealed alliance in some key states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Bihar among others.

'Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi will not be....': Amit Shah's prediction for Congress after June 4

Shah also claimed that opposition parties would attempt to take away reservations from Dalits, backward classes, and tribals to give them to Muslims, but the BJP would not let this happen.

INDIA govt to scrap Agnipath scheme, send Rs 8,500 to women's accounts each month: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an election rally at Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar, he asserted that Narendra Modi will not be able to become the prime minister again, since there is a clear wave in favour of the INDIA bloc across the country.

PM Modi made all-out efforts, used money power to topple Himachal's Congress govt: Priyanka Gandhi

The Congress general secretary, who was campaigning in Chamba for the party's Kangra Lok Sabha seat candidate Anand Sharma, also said the Congress was in power for 55 years but could not become the richest party.

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.

INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance

Sources said the proposed meeting will be convened in Delhi on the afternoon of June 1 when the last phase of polling will be underway.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Full list of BJP candidates and their constituencies

Lok Sabha election 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is contesting from Varanasi, is eyeing his third term.

Mukhtar Ansari is dead but his shadow looms over campaign trail in Ghazipur

The election in Ghazipur is more than just a referendum on Mukhtar’s death. The Ansari family's political clout faces a significant challenge from the BJP.

Coalition dharma prevented BJP from expanding in Punjab: Narendra Modi

Replying to a question on why the saffron party was unable to establish its roots in the state, PM Modi unequivocally cited the compulsions of ‘alliance politics’ for not being able to establish its base in Punjab’s hinterlands.

AAP leaders are propagandists; Maliwal’s case exposed Kejriwal's true face, says Nadda

The mood across the country is very positive for the BJP-led alliance. Voters trust Narendra Modi and they are voting for BJP to make him PM againt, says the BJP chief.

SC refuses to deal with HC order stopping BJP's 'derogatory' ads against TMC

The BJP subsequently withdrew the plea, with a liberty from the apex court to to pursue the case in accordance with law.

'Calcutta HC order scrapping OBC certificates comes at an important time': Narendra Modi

The verdict has drawn a strong response from TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, who vehemently opposes the High Court’s decision. She has asserted her intent to pursue legal recourse, indicating a possible appeal to the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling.

Gujarat government also granted quotas to Muslims: Tejashwi Yadav to PM Modi

Perhaps you are not aware of the fact that various castes of Muslim community are also availing the reservation facility under the OBC category. You yourself have served as the chief minister of Gujarat for 13 years, says PM Modi.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: In 5 phases of polls, Modi has crossed 310 seats; Rahul will not cross 40, says HM Amit Shah

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Cong president Kharge going to lose his job after LS polls; Rahul, Priyanka will not be blamed for defeat, says Union minister Amit Shah in UP.

BJP's dream to dislodge TMC govt after LS polls will never materialise: Mamata Banerjee

Addressing an election rally here in Jadavpur constituency, Banerjee said that the BJP's speculation that the days of the TMC government were numbered after the Lok Sabha polls was akin to issuing a veiled threat but such ambitions will not materialise.

No religion-based campaign; if speaking on Article 370, UCC, opposing Muslim quota is so, BJP will do it: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the opposition party had not offered any such suggestion at the customary all-party meeting called by the poll watchdog before the elections

Jihadis across border supporting SP, Congress: PM Modi

In Pakistan, 'duas' (prayers) are being made for the INDI alliance of Samajwadi Party and Congress. Jihadis across the border are supporting them, said PM Modi

Amit Shah accuses INDI bloc of favouring Muslims over marginalised groups in quota allocation

Amit Shah drew a sharp distinction between the perceived corruption within the INDI alliance and Modi's purportedly unblemished image

INDI Alliance exposed as communal, casteist, and nepotistic, says PM Modi

He accused these parties of fostering a culture of mafia, poverty, and helplessness in Purvanchal through their "parivarvaad" (nepotism).

UCC, 'One Nation, One Election' to be implemented in next term: Amit Shah

On ’One Nation, One Election’, the BJP manifesto mentioned that the Modi government had set up a high-powered Committee to examine the issues of conducting simultaneous elections

PM waived loans of 22 people but couldn't give Rs 9,000 cr for Himachal Pradesh monsoon disaster: Rahul Gandhi

Rather than helping the hilly state, Modi made an attempt to "steal" the state's elected government, Gandhi said

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: BJP to win 24-30 seats in Bengal, 17 each in Odisha and Andhra, says Amit Shah

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP is expected to secure 24–30 seats in Bengal, and 17 seats each in Odisha and Andhra (with partners); it would establish governments in both states.

Anantnag-Rajouri sees decades-high voter turnout of 52.28% as of 7:45 pm

Nearly 40 percent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits participated in the voting process in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

PM Modi blames Congress-RJD for Naxal fear in Bihar, slams SP for lawlessness in UP

PM Modi accused the Congress of delaying crucial initiatives. He pointed to the implementation of One Rank, One Pension (OROP) as a significant achievement of his government.

2024 vs 2019: Did long weekend, heatwave affect Delhi's voter turnout?

The BJP has maintained its dominance in Delhi, winning all seven seats in both the 2014 and 2019 elections, and is eyeing a clean sweep for the third time in a row

27, including children, killed in massive fire at gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot

The government has handed over the investigation of the incident to a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT)

Bengal BJP candidate's convoy attacked in Garbeta; Amit Malviya says 'Mamata Banerjee murdering...'

The TMC has, however, asserted that Tudu's security personnel assaulted a woman who was queuing to vote, which incited anger among villagers who then staged a protest.

After 'machhli', mutton, mangalsutra, it is now turn of 'mujra': RJD reacts to PM's attack on oppn

Jha dismissed the charge claiming that 'backward classes of Muslims have been getting reservations even in Gujarat', where the BJP has been in power for decades, with Modi himself as chief minister for three consecutive terms

Lok Sabha polls: This Assam constituency saw highest voter turnout in first 5 phases; lowest was in ...

Over 50 crore people have voted in the five completed phases of Lok Sabha elections, according to the Election Commission data.

PM Modi accuses INDIA Bloc of performing "Mujra" for "vote bank"

PM Modi promised stern action against those involved in corruption, indirectly referencing RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and his family. He remarked, "Those who have snatched people's land in return for jobs will be firmly dealt with".

'Not possible to change no. of votes polled': EC releases data for 6 phases, condemns 'misleading narratives'

The EC noted that authorised agents of all candidates will have access to Form 17C across all 543 Parliamentary Constituencies, with a distinct form available for each of the approximately 10.5 lakh polling stations.

'Na Khaunga, Na Khaane Dunga': PM Modi's agenda on corruption

While he acknowledged benefiting from the wisdom and experience of leaders like former President Pranab Mukherjee until his tenure, PM Modi highlighted that he primarily relied on his party colleagues and his own experience as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for guidance and support.

LS polls: Arvind Kejriwal snubs ex-Pak minister; says won't tolerate interference by sponsors of terrorism

Five phases of elections have already been conducted but no remarks were made, when polls are now being held in Delhi, the statement from Pakistan has come

'Now, judge for yourself ...': Prashant Kishor cites Yogendra Yadav's poll prediction

Kishor was referring to Yadav's recent prediction that BJP, with the help of allies, will pull off another victory in the general election while Congress will win about 85-100 seats.

TMC accuses BJP of EVM tampering in Bengal; 'Done entirely under...', responds EC

The CEO assured that all EC norms were strictly adhered to during the commissioning process, which was conducted entirely under CCTV coverage and was duly videographed.

Brinda Karat slams EC after battery issue briefly halts voting at her polling booth

Karat later told PTI she had to wait for around 50 minutes. The machine had been down for around 20 minutes before she arrived.

West Bengal: Sporadic incidents of violence reported from some LS seats during polling

The Election Commission has received 954 complaints until 11 am from different political parties, alleging EVM malfunctions and agents being stopped from entering booths, they said.

PM Modi attacks Mamata's 'politics of violence'; TMC says why no MNREGA funds to Bengal

Lok Sabha elections 2024: On being asked whether the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief has lost control of Bengal, the Prime Minister said that it is only a misconception.

My focus is on whole India, I don't think in pieces, says PM Modi

There's a lot of scope to increase seats in many states. I don’t measure my popularity; my work has created goodwill amongst people. That is what is pro-incumbency, says PM Modi.

I miss a strong opposition; it pains my heart: PM Modi

PM Modi emphasised on the need of a strong opposition in a democracy, saying it keeps the government on the sword’s edge and on its toes

Only seen a criminal like Charles Sobhraj being interviewed like this: PM Modi on Kejriwal

Unfortunately, now corrupt politicians are also getting this benefit. I am shocked at how corrupt individuals are being interviewed by the media, says PM Modi.

'Youth, women will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of 2024 polls': Narendra Modi

Commenting on his government's priorities, he said, Modi led NDA was not limited to social empowerment or financial independence for women. The mandate was to deliver both, in adequate proportions, depending on the educational, social and economic position of the beneficiary.

Odisha logs 7.43% voter turnout till 9 am in 6 LS seats, 42 assembly segments

Voting started at 7 am in Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri parliamentary constituencies along with 42 assembly segments within the jurisdiction of these Lok Sabha seats.