Lok Sabha Elections News

Kejriwal will go to a Hanuman temple first thing in the morning. In addition, the CM will have a news conference prior to launching his campaign.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal holds 1st roadshow after release from jail

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Arvind Kejriwal, AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister claimed on May 11 that the BJP would not form a government on June 4 and that if the INDIA alliance wins power, the country's direction and fate will change.

Lok Sabha election 2024: 10 big faces in Phase 4

All 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh and 17 constituencies in Telangana are set to go to polls. Additionally, voting will take place in 13 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 11 in Maharashtra, 8 in West Bengal, 8 in Madhya Pradesh, 5 in Bihar, 4 each in Jharkhand and Odisha, along with one seat in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kangana Ranaut reveals vision for Mandi, urges voters to make their voices heard for strengthening democracy

Kangana Ranaut articulated a clear vision for Mandi's development, emphasizing the dire need for basic infrastructure improvements, including better roads, schools, and hospitals.

'Mutton, Mangalsutra, Mughals ...': Mallikarjun Kharge says PM Modi fond of 'M' words

Addressing a press conference here, Kharge said the BJP leaders, instead of seeking votes on 'development', are distorting their (Congress) leaders' speeches and call Rahul Gandhi 'shehzada.'

Will quit politics if Naveen Patnaik fails to become Odisha CM again: Pandian

Pandian, a close aide of Patnaik, challenged union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan to announce that the BJP leader would also take political 'sanyas' if the saffron party failed to come to power in the state.

Need to save country from dictatorship, says Arvind Kejriwal after walking out of Tihar jail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday thanked Lord Hanuman as he stepped out of Tihar Jail on interim bail

91% of Delhi-NCR youth believe fake news influences voting decision: Survey

The survey, titled "Truth Be Told", was conducted by communication consulting firm The 23 Watts with 1,200 respondents in the age group of 17 to 25 years in Delhi-NCR. The report examines how Gen-Z perceives, consumes and navigates the complexities of misinformation.

'Shall not visit CM office, shall not sign official files unless...': SC's bail conditions for Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal’s request for bail till June 4 was denied and the top court asked him to surrender by June 2

Attempt to push biased narrative: EC slams Kharge for his letter over delay in voter turnout data

The Election Commission, in a five-page response with annexures, declined charges of mismanagement and delay in the release of voter turnout data and termed Kharge's allegations "unwarranted", "without facts" and "reflective of a biased and deliberate attempt to spread confusion"

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at key parties and contests

Andhra Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: All parties are deeply engaged in social engineering, selecting candidates from dominant castes within each segment to sway the balance in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle. The eyes of the nation are on Andhra Pradesh as it prepares for a crucial test that could reshape its political future.

Telangana Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at key parties and contests

Telangana 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: In the 2019 election, BRS secured nine seats, BJP won four, Congress bagged three, and AIMIM one. However, current surveys and public sentiment indicate a potential edge for Congress, suggesting that the BJP might strengthen its position.

Delhi court orders framing of sexual harassment charges against BJP’s Brij Bhushan Singh

The former Wrestling Federation of India chief has been charged with the offence of outraging the modesty of women

Telangana Lok Sabha election 2024: BJP - Past performance, key issues, challenges and more

Telangana 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The party's tactical approach is evident in its decision to retain three of its four sitting MPs: Bandi Sanjay in Karimnagar, Dharmapuri Arvind in Nizamabad, and G Kishen Reddy in Secunderabad.

Election wrap: Arvind Kejriwal set to campaign in LS polls, Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'respect Pak' comment triggers row, and more

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 in the liquor policy case. However, the top court denied the request of his counsel to grant him interim bail till June 4

Telangana Lok Sabha election 2024: BRS - Past performance, key issues, challenges and more

Telangana 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: K Taraka Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of BRS, remains defiant amidst these pressures. He aims to highlight what he perceives as the Congress's unfulfilled electoral promises within their first 100 days in power.

Every inch of PoK belongs to India, no force can snatch it: Amit Shah

"Mani Shankar Aiyar is telling us to respect Pakistan as it possesses an atomic bomb. Few days ago, INDIA alliance leader Farooq Abdullah said do not talk about PoK as Pakistan has an atomic bomb. I want to tell the Congress and INDIA alliance that PoK belongs to India and no force can snatch it," Shah said at an election rally in Jharkhand's Khunti.

From jail to bail: Timeline of Arvind Kejriwal's legal troubles

The Aam Aadmi Party leader, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case, must surrender to the prison authorities by June 2.

Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha elections 2024: Srinagar gears up for May 13 showdown

A significant development since the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, was the delimitation exercise completed in May 2022 as part of the J&K Reorganisation Act, which revised the boundaries of 90 assembly and five parliamentary constituencies.

Rahul Gandhi 'absolutely correct' in demanding probe into PM Modi's allegation, says Chidambaram

In a post on X, the Congress leader said Modi's allegation about "tempo-filling quantities" of cash being delivered to the Congress by the industrialists should be "viewed with utmost seriousness".

BJP to face its biggest defeat in Uttar Pradesh, says Rahul Gandhi in Kannauj rally

Addressing a rally in Kannauj, from where Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting the Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi said, "Take it in writing, Narendra Modi will not become the prime minister of India."

Prajwal Revanna sexual harassment case: Woman complainant was under pressure to file 'fake case', claims NCW

SIT said it is yet to contact the woman, who said she registered a complaint against Revanna under pressure, a report by News18 said

Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 4

Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: Odisha sends 21 members to the Lok Sabha including Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was the frontrunner in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections winning 12 seats.

Can TMC snatch Baharampur from Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury?

Baharampur constituency in Murshidabad district has seen only 5 MPs since it was established in 1951

PM Modi responds firmly to Sanjay Raut's 'burying' remark, says, 'Can't be buried, mothers' blessings my shield'

"This duplicate Shiv Sena is talking about burying me alive. And, Congress says Modi will be sent to his grave, PM Modi said calling out his detractors for their use of derogatory language.

Akhilesh Yadav's quest for 'revenge' in Kannauj electoral showdown

Akhilesh Yadav's decision to contest from Kannauj is not merely a political maneuver but a poignant attempt to avenge his wife Dimple Yadav's defeat in the last elections

Mr Kejriwal orchestrated timing of his own arrest, says BJP LS candidate Bansuri Swaraj

Delhi Lok Sabha election 2024: A political first-timer, Bansuri Swaraj is a chip off the old block. Undaunted by her opponent from the AAP, Swaraj, 40, is leaving nothing to chance. Running on three hours of sleep, she is betting on 'Modi Ki Guarantee' and her hard work.

OPINION | Can markets predict elections? Applying the 2019 test

With every dip in the stock market people panic assuming that there is something wrong with the trend of the election. The stock markets have been around for decades, and a look at the past data reveals the real predictive worth of the markets. Let's dive in

Where is Naveen Patnaik? Seen only in videos, says Dharmendra Pradhan

The state chief secretary and the DGP may not have met the Chief Minister for a year. Neither the secretaries nor the ministers are allowed to meet him (Patnaik). How is the state run, says the Union Minister.

Delhi excise policy case: SC may pronounce order on Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail today

Arvind Kejriwal: The Supreme Court had earlier said if Kejriwal is released on interim bail, he won't be allowed to perform official duties as it may have a cascading effect.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: On 4 June, opposers of CAA will lose, opposers of UCC will lose, says PM Modi

Lok Sabha Elections: Of particular importance is the rally in Kannauj, as it is the constituency from which the SP president is contesting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Polling in Kannauj is slated for the fourth phase of elections, scheduled to take place on May 13.

US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections

"No, of course, we don't involve ourselves in elections in India as we don't involve ourselves in elections anywhere in the world. Those are decisions for the people of India to make," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.

You want to render us like Jews in Germany: Owaisi reacts to Navneet Rana's threat

Campaigning for the BJP candidate Madhavi Latha in Telangana, Navneet had said that the Owaisi brothers won't even know what hit them if the police was removed for just 15 seconds.

'BRS will get 10-12 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls': K.T. Rama Rao

The BRS strongman came down heavily on the Congress for not living up to its poll promises in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party for failing to deliver an inclusive government.

Voting in Delhi? You can avail a free ride back home with Rapido

Delhi’s chief electoral officer P. Krishnamurthy said a strategic partnership was agreed with bike ride-sharing company Rapido to provide free rides to home for eligible voters in the national capital

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates

During the 2019 general elections, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) emerged as the largest party in the state, winning 22 of the 25 seats.

Opinion | Congress manifesto promises are vague and costly; the party clearly expects public to foot the bill

There is also another less-noticed ticking financial time bomb. The promise of an education loan waiver. This alone is estimated to cost the exchequer Rs 1 lakh crore.

After racist remarks, Pitroda steps down as IOC Chairman: Here’s why ‘Sam Old Story’ got a different ending

Although known for his controversial remarks, this time, Sam Pitroda's comments contradicted everything that his party leader Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc stands for

West Bengal Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates in Phase 4

Four months of being expelled over the alleged “cash for query” case from Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra is seeking re-election from her old seat Krishnanagar.

Election wrap: Russia accuses US of meddling in India's internal affairs, Dushyant Chautala seeks 'floor test' in Haryana, and more

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the United States (US) wants to unbalance the domestic political situation in India in order to complicate the ongoing general parliamentary elections in the country

How ‘UP ke Ladke’ Rahul, Akhilesh are going all out to defend family turfs

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat against BJP candidate Subrat Pathak, whereas Rahul Gandhi is up against BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh in Rae Bareli.

Karimnagar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting Date, Results, Candidates, main parties and schedule

Telangana 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Bandi Sanjay Kumar as its candidate from the Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Bandi Sanjay Kumar currently holds the position of National General Secretary within the party and has previously served as the state president of the BJP in Telangana.

Samastipur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In the upcoming Samastipur Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Shambhavi Choudhary, a third-generation politician and daughter of Ashok Choudhary, Bihar’s rural works minister, contends for the Samastipur reserved constituency under the banner of Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).

'Give her an hour': AIMIM's Owaisi responds to Navneet Kaur Rana's '15-second' remark

Campaigning for the BJP candidate Madhavi Latha in Telangana, Navneet said that the Owaisi brothers won't even know what hit them if the police was removed for just 15 seconds.

Guntur AP Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

In the upcoming Guntur AP Lok Sabha 2024 polls, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani represents TDP, emerging as the wealthiest contender thus far. Pemmasani has declared assets worth Rs 5,785 crore.

Unnao Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: Once a stronghold of the Congress, this region witnessed a shift in the political landscape in the early 1990s when the BJP not only solidified its position here but also across the state. This time, incumbent Sakshi Maharaj takes on Annu Tandon of the SP and Ashok Kumar Pandey of BSP.

Didn't get opportunity as I am not Sharad Pawar's son: Ajit Pawar

NCP leader Ajit Pawar said after the age of 80, one should give opportunity to new people.

Will end drain of wealth from Indian families to crony corporates: Congress

The Congress attack came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Rahul Gandhi had stopped "abusing" Adani and Ambani and whether his party received money from them in return.

Lok Sabha poll contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad': Amit Shah

Addressing an election rally in Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency of Telangana, he said the election is between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Bharatiya guarantee" against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Chinese guarantee".

Visakhapatnam AP Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties, and schedule

For the Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024, YSRCP has replaced its sitting Member of Parliament (MP) P M V V Satyanarayana with Dr. Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi, a former Vizianagaram MP and wife of Education Minister Botsa Satyanarayana.