Lok Sabha Elections News

Mumbai/Lucknow, May 18 Campaigning concluded on Saturday for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls covering 49 constituencies in six states and two UTs inc..

Election Commission issues notices to BJP's West Bengal chief over ads targeting TMC

While issuing the notices, the poll watchdog reminded the BJP leader about the provisions of the model code of conduct, which deals with criticism based on unverified allegations, and its recent advisory to parties

PM Modi denounces Congress-AAP alliance in Delhi, slams INDIA Bloc for "vote bank" politics

The PM accused the opposition INDIA bloc of resorting to divisive "vote bank" politics, alleging that the Congress government traded prime properties for votes during the 2014 elections.

Election Commission censures TMC's Humayun Kabir for threatening rivals, voters

The poll authority said it is convinced that he made the statement and thus violated the provisions of the model code of conduct

'Pakistan has gone from bombs in hands to...', PM Modi's dig at neighbouring nation

The Prime Minister also expressed confidence in his party’s victory in the Lok Sabha elections and asserted that the Congress, the INDI alliance, and "all their friends have been destroyed after four phases of elections."

Congress seeks Election Commission action on Modi's 'bulldozer' remarks, says he is inciting people

The Election Commission should take action against Modi ji and the BJP for saying such things about the temple of God which is currently under construction by the trust

Kanhaiya Kumar accuses opponent Manoj Tiwari of orchestrating attack on him

Kanhaiya Kumar accused Tiwari of resorting to false rumors and manipulated videos to undermine his campaign. He further criticized Tiwari for failing to showcase substantial achievements during his tenure as the MP.

Odisha Lok Sabha election: Royal vs royal battle tests old ties in Bolangir

Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: This battle is a personal one between the Singh Deo royal family of Bolangir and Adrija Manjari Singh, who is the ex-wife of Arkesh Singh Deo. She is the grand-daughter of former Prime Minister VP Singh, also known as Raja of Manda.

Lok Sabha election 2024: 10 key faces in Phase 5

Lok Sabha election 2024: The voting will take place in Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal across 49 constituencies.

Election wrap: Kejriwal's open challenge after aide Bibhav's arrest, BJP chief Nadda's charge against Mamata Banerjee, & more

Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar was arrested on Saturday, two days after the Delhi Police filed an FIR in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Maliwal has alleged that Kumar assaulted her at Kejriwal's official residence on Monday

'Shivakumar offered me Rs 100 crore to defame...', alleges BJP's Devaraje Gowda

Gowda also claimed that the Karnataka Deputy CM had even sent him Rs 5 crore as an advance payment to "tarnish PM Modi's image".

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not election issue, Modi tried to polarise voters: Sharad Pawar

Modi, in his speech on Friday, dared Pawar to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to promise that he would not criticise the late freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue ever again

Modi's 'dhakad' government brought down wall of Article 370: PM Modi in Ambala

Voting for the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana will be held in the sixth phase of the seven-phase election on May 25

Aurangzeb's soul has crept into Congress: Adityanath targets Oppn party over inheritance tax

The construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya symbolises the sentiments of 140 crore people of India, the UP chief minister said, adding that Lord Ram will ensure that the opposition bloc doesn’t come to power

Cong's Rae Bareli fortress seems impregnable but BJP goes all out to breach it

Rahul Gandhi, who suffered a shock defeat at the hands of the BJP’s high-profile minister Smriti Irani in the nearby family pocket borough Amethi, is up against the BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh

UP Lok Sabha polls 2024: With an emotional appeal in Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan leads son's campaign

UP Lok Sabha elections 2024: For Brij Bhushan, this election is a personal challenge. Despite controversies and the ticket cancellation, he seeks redemption by securing a significant victory for his son Karan.

Manmohan Singh, LK Advani cast votes from home

On the first day, 1,482 voters exercised their franchise from home. A total of 5,406 voters across Delhi — elderly individuals and PwDs — have filled out Form 12D to avail of the home voting facility in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Rae Bareli should once again show UP, country path to progress: Rahul Gandhi

Sharing a video with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a post on X, he recollected memories of their childhood while passing through Rae Bareli, from where he is contesting on the Lok Sabha seat vacated by his mother Sonia Gandhi.

Maharashtra CEO calls for special initiatives to boost voter participation

Chockalingam proposed engaging society secretaries and presidents as Booth Level Officers (BLO) to facilitate urban voter turnout. To augment voter awareness, Chockalingam suggested leveraging the influence of celebrities through social media campaigns.

Security beefed up ahead of rallies by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

The rally of PM Modi will likely begin at 4 pm, whereas Gandhi will address his rally in Ashok Vihar (Chandni Chowk) at around 6 pm.

Modi's allegation of insult to Uttar Pradesh, a "cheap tactic" says DMK chief Stalin

The INDIA bloc was ”racing towards victory” and accused Modi of making ”propaganda of lies and hatred,” and people were witnessing ”Election Commission’s silence” with shock and grief.

In the battle of Amethi and Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi leads from the sidelines

Drawing from her personal experiences, marked by the profound loss of her father Rajiv Gandhi, Priyanka intricately weaves personal narratives with national issues while spearheading the Congress campaign

Amit Shah’s visit to Kashmir was to help BJP’s ‘proxy candidates’, says Omar Abdullah

Shah concluded his brief visit to the Kashmir Valley on May 17, where he met with a number of delegations, including local Sikhs and BJP members, according to authorities.

The fight for Rae Bareli: Beyond 'emotions', when local issues find resonance

Two days ahead of May 20-- the day when Rae Bareli goes to polls, a lingering unease seems to have engulfed the residents

PoK 'was, is and will remain ours': Rajnath Singh

Addressing an election rally in Ballia’s Sikandarpur in support of the BJP’s Salempur candidate Ravindra Kushwaha, Singh also asserted, "Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was ours, is ours, and will remain ours."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: This election is crucial to defeat the mindset of nepotism, says PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: During the rally, PM Modi said, "The 2024 (Lok Sabha) elections is to strengthen India and defeat those who want to weaken the nation. Therefore, India needs a strong government, and I'm fortunate to be the chosen one to serve this country."

Swati Maliwal assault case: Bibhav Kumar files police complaint, alleges she breached security of CM Kejriwal's residence

Swati Maliwal has already filed an FIR against Kumar alleging that he assaulted her when she had gone to meet Kejriwal at his official residence on Monday.

Three ways in which Congress' 'mission 2024' differs from 'mission 2019' in Rae Bareli

Senior Congress functionaries and party workers have termed the contest as one which is being led and driven by party workers

BJP, Congress candidates in East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency vie for maiden entry to Parliament

The contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha election is all set to be a direct fight between BJP’s Harsh Malhotra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Kuldeep Kumar who is supported by the Congress

BJP wanted to lay a trap for Kejriwal, sent Swati Maliwal as part of its conspiracy: AAP's Atishi

Atishi said that Maliwal reached Kejriwal's house on May 13 without any appointment and the whole sequence of events suggests that she was sent there on BJP's instructions.

It’s BJP’s Khandelwal against veteran Congress leader Agarwal in Chandni Chowk

Delhi 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: And in 2024, an interesting contest is in the offing where among other contenders, a veteran Congress leader, with the support of AAP, will face a comparative newcomer from the BJP in this busy business neighbourhood.

Ladakh Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates in Phase 5

Ladakh Lok Sabha election 2024: The Congress has had a series of victories in Ladakh since the constituency was established in 1967. The BJP first tasted success in Ladakh in 2014 and retained power in 2019.

EC show-cause to BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay for 'improper, undignified' remarks against Mamata

The poll panel acted on a complaint by the Trinamool Congress against Gangopadhyay for his remarks against Banerjee while addressing a public meeting held on May 15 in Haldia.

In Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal challenges 'outsider' tag against 'bhoomi putra' Bhushan Patil

Goyal is pitted in a straight fight with Patil for the May 20 election.

Battle for 'karmabhoomi', Sena vs Sena, celeb showdown: High-voltage clashes in 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha elections phase 5: Nearly 700 candidates are in the fray in this phase, including prominent ones like Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goyal and Smriti Irani.

Home Minister Amit Shah attacks Priyanka Gandhi for calling Rae Bareli 'family seat'

Amit Shah made a scathing attack at the Congress for turning down invitation for Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya, and said if the Congress came to power, they would put the "Ayodhya lock" in the temple again.

Congress aiming to win 50 Lok Sabha seats to save its honour: PM Modi

Addressing an election rally here, Modi took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not contesting from Amethi, the seat which he lost to BJP leader Smriti Irani in the 2019 elections.

Modi-Thackeray Rally: The political & historical significance of Shivaji Park

Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections 2024: Situated in the heart of Mumbai, the park (spanning 28 acres) was established by the British in 1925. It was originally named Mahim Park before being rechristened as Shivaji Park in 1927. Shivaji Park served as a venue for pivotal meetings during India's struggle for independence.

'Dictatorship' going on in country is unacceptable: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal was addressing Punjab AAP workers and leaders, including MLAs, in Amritsar and asked them to put in their best to ensure AAP's victory in all the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

INDIA alliance in electoral fray to create instability: PM Modi

Asserting that his government is going to score a hat-trick, Modi said in the new government, he has to take many big decisions for the poor, youth, women and farmers, and for that he has come here to seek the blessings of the people of Barabanki and Mohanlalganj.

'Mamata, what's your price, Rs 10 lakh?': Ex-Calcutta HC judge's purported remarks stir political firestorm in Bengal

The TMC leaders have also lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action against Gangopadhyay for his "sexist" remarks. The BJP, however, said that the video is "fake". "

Culture goes out of politics: Disintegration of bhadralok in Bengal

Today, instead of writers and commentators, it is television hosts and sportspersons who are in the forefront of politics in West Bengal.

'I’m an Ansari, And I’m Not a Mafia': Afzal Ansari Plays 'Mukhtar' Sympathy Card in Fortress Ghazipur

Afzal says his family has an illustrious history, has fought for independence, and has been unfairly targeted. “Those who have no history are jealous of my family’s history. Those who did not sacrifice even a nail in the fight for Independence, they hate our illustrious history. Our ancestor, Dr MA Ansari, was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and joined Congress to become its president in 1926. He gave his house in Daryaganj to Gandhi to make it the Congress office in Delhi,” Afzal said.

'Worst is over': A transition from dacoits to legislators in Bundelkhand

Initially, politicians would seek bandit support to secure election victories. However, as time passed, dacoit progenies entered politics themselves.

Told Israel not to carry out bombings at least during Ramadan: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that India sent a special envoy to Israel amid its war with the Hamas terror group, in an attempt to stop the bombings in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan

Modi eager to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation: Uddhav Thackeray

Addressing an election rally in Thane to canvass for incumbent MP and his party candidate Rajan Vichare on Thursday, Thackeray called the contest a clash between loyalty and betrayal.

PM Modi reveals why he no longer does pressers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has stayed away from holding press conferences, on Thursday explained why he took such a decision during his decade-long tenure

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Kanhaiya Kumar assaulted in Northeast Delhi

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Video shows Swati Maliwal threatening Bibhav Kumar, charges levelled by her baseless, says AAP leader Atishi

Indifference not good for democracy, says PM Modi on low voter turnout

On Thursday, the Election Commission said that the cumulative turnout in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections has been recorded at 66.95 per cent