In today's election update, PM Narendra Modi claims Mamata Banerjee's TMC is fighting for survival in West Bengal. Modi plans a visit to Kanniyakumari just before the Lok Sabha results on June 4. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks urgent Supreme Court hearing for his interim bail extension. Modi predicts a turning point for Odisha's future ahead of Phase 7 elections. RJD's Lalu Prasad mocks Modi's "God sent" remark, asserting that the INDIA bloc will form the government after June 4.
From discussing why Congress will not touch 100 seats, to how Priyanka Gandhi needs to be utilised better by the party and why Rahul Gandhi should have contested from Amethi, catch Congress poll strategist - Naresh Arora of Design Boxed -- in the new episode of Political Economy With Shweta Punj
An independent candidate from Ludhiana’s Model Town Lok Sabha constituency, is campaigning solo for himself on a scooty. Aiming for victory, Ravinder Pal Singh, alias “Babaji Burgerwala”, is taking an unconventional approach to his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. Watch.
Catch the latest political developments! Dive into the alleged power struggles within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections in Kolkata Uttar constituency. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) introduces a new wave of Lok Sabha candidates, signaling a shift towards the future. Union Home Minister Amit Shah predicts a change in leadership dynamics post-elections, while Rahul Gandhi outlines the INDIA bloc's promises if voted to power. Also, catch Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's allegations against PM Modi regarding Himachal Pradesh's political scene. Stay informed!
Karnataka JDS MP Prajwal Revanna, facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women, released a video on Monday saying that he will return on May 31 to face the investigation by the Special Investigation Team. The 33-year-old Prajwal said, When I was abroad I saw various allegations on YouTube. I requested 7 days’ time to appear before the SIT. Later, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, made statements against me. All this resulted in depression and isolation. I will come back on May 31 at 10 am to meet with the SIT and give my full cooperation in the investigations. Watch!
During the Chandigarh rally on 26th May, Congress Secretary General Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing the issue of inflation and remaining silent on atrocities against women. She said, “My sisters go for shopping and come with an empty bag Modi ji has not talked about inflation till date. Whenever there are atrocities on women, Modi ji remains silent.”
The Calcutta High Court ruling changed overnight the campaign narratives of the two major parties in West Bengal, the BJP and the TMC. It resulted in a further polarization along religious lines of the ongoing electoral battle
ddressing a rally in Karakat, Modi said: “Main aaj Bihar ke logon ko ek aur guarantee de raha hoon. Jinhone Bihar ke garibon ko lutkar naukri ke badle me zamin likhwayi hai, kaan kholkar sun lo, unka bhi jail jaane ka countdown shuru ho chuka hai. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on May 25 reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "looted Bihar" remarks, saying that the people of Bihar are not afraid of anyone adding that a 75-year-old man is threatening a 34-year-old youth of jail. Watch!
Amit Shah drew a sharp distinction between the perceived corruption within the INDI alliance and Modi's purportedly unblemished image
He accused these parties of fostering a culture of mafia, poverty, and helplessness in Purvanchal through their "parivarvaad" (nepotism).
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.
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".
Stay informed with the latest legal and political developments! The Supreme Court's decision on polling data, Shiromani Akali Dal's insights on the Ram temple's influence in Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal's statement on his jail term, and updates on the Swati Maliwal assault case - all covered in this comprehensive recap. Plus, find out why the MEA issued a show cause notice to suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. Don't miss out on the key happenings shaping our nation's landscape!
When compared to 2019, six constituencies saw lower voter turnout in absolute numbers in the five phases of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In the sixth phase of the 18th Lok Sabha election 2024, 58 constituencies across 8 states and UTs will go to the polls. This phase includes all seven seats in Delhi and all ten seats in Haryana. Here are 10 key constituencies and contests to watch out for.
258 constituencies saw lower voter percentage and 88 seats saw the absolute number of voters drop as compared to 2019 lok sabha elections.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that he cheated his guru Anna Hazare, while Smirit Irani hits out at Kejriwal saying AAP is not only corrupt, but its women workers are not safe in their own CM’s house. AAP leaders respond to the BJP saying that this whole thing is a conspiracy by the BJP and have accused Prime Minister Modi of harassing the parents of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Former Union minister and BJP MP Jayant Sinha on May 23 lashed out at his party for “unjustly targeting him”, indicating a widening rift with the party.Two days before the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi said this is a very important election to save democracy and the Constitution. Watch Moneycontrol’s election wrap to know more about the top political developments of the day.
Punjab will go to polls on June 1, to elect the representatives for the 13 seats from the state to the Lok Sabha. As many as 22 candidates have declared assets over 10 crores according to their election affidavits. While many are seeing a drop in their wealth compared to their previous filing, there are several whose assets still run into 100s of crores. Find out who’s topping the list and what their net worth is
Modi responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks, in which Gandhi mentioned the existence of a 'systematic bias' against lower castes since his family was in power.
Home Minister Amit Shah speaks exclusively to News18 India’s Amish Devgan. Amit Shah shares BJP’s nationwide campaigns and how he sees NDA positioned to win these elections. Watch this video as Amish Devgan spends 14 hours with Home Minister Amit Shah while he campaigns for the Lok Sabha elections.
What makes BJP confident of 300 plus seats? Will the BJP emerge as the single largest party in the South? Will there be stringent norms for deepfakes after the elections? Catch Rajeev Chandrashekar exclusively on Moneycontrol
On May 22, the Election Commission criticized both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Congress for the election speeches delivered by their star campaigners, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court declined to issue a stay on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from publishing advertisements targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Stay tuned for the latest political updates from May 22, 2024.
India's smallest constituency in terms of area, Chandni Chowk, will hold elections on May 25th. The main contenders for the seat are the BJP and Congress, with Praveen Khandelwal from the BJP and JP Aggarwal from Congress. With Congress and AAP joining forces, securing the Chandni Chowk seat won't be easy for the BJP. Watch the video for more information.
PM Modi Addresses Public Meeting in Dwarka. Watch.