Politics

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Glimpse of the States and UTs Heading to Polls in the First Phase

18 Apr 2024 19:41 PM IST

The ongoing massive democratic process in India involves voters commencing their participation on Friday to select 543 Members of Parliament in a seven-phase election, remarkable for its scale and logistics, encompassing every voter across the vast and diverse country. The first phase, occurring tomorrow, will cover 102 constituencies across 21

JP Nadda Accuses Congress of Neglecting Northeast

18 Apr 2024 15:22 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the Northeast and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for integrating the region with India through development initiatives. Speaking at an election rally in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Nadda highlighted the reduction in AFSPA-affected areas and credited Modi and Amit Shah for

PM Modi Pens Letters to BJP, NDA Candidates ahead of LS Polls

18 Apr 2024 03:49 AM IST

To mark Ram Navami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned letters to every Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate participating in the Lok Sabha elections set for the first phase on April 19, 2024. This initiative is a part of the BJP’s efforts to ensure that

I challenge Congress to cross 40 seats: BJP’s Jagadish Shetter

17 Apr 2024 23:32 PM IST

Responding to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s assertion that the NDA would not surpass 180 seats, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jagadish Shetter issued a challenge, daring the Congress to achieve 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a fervent declaration during the filing of his nomination for the

Goa CM Pramod Sawant: “What Congress Couldn’t Do in 50 Years, PM Modi Did in 10”

17 Apr 2024 20:34 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Sawant criticized the Congress party, highlighting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved in 10 years what the Congress couldn’t in 50 years. He countered Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s remarks about fair elections, asserting that the NDA government led by

BJD Releases 5th Set of Candidates for Odisha Assembly polls, CM to contest from Kantabanji

17 Apr 2024 16:34 PM IST

On Wednesday, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) unveiled its fifth roster of contenders for the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections. Odisha Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik will vie for the Kantabanji seat alongside his established stronghold of Hinjili. Other candidates include Laxmipriya Nayak for Chitrakonda, Barsa Singh Bariha for

Puducherry Calls for Enhanced Parking and Traffic Management in LS Poll Demands

17 Apr 2024 05:13 AM IST

Before the Lok Sabha elections, stakeholders in the tourism industry of Puducherry are advocating for improved infrastructure and seeking greater focus from policymakers, especially regarding issues like parking and traffic congestion. Puducherry, renowned for its French colonial legacy, draws tourists with its quaint streets, colonial buildings, and tranquil beaches. The

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Essential Details on Phase 1 Voting Date, States, and Seats

17 Apr 2024 00:07 AM IST

India is preparing for the initial phase of Lok Sabha elections, commencing on April 19, marking the start of a seven-phase electoral process for the Lower House. Polling will span from April 19 to June 1, with significant states like Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand

Lok Sabha Election: Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena likely to get Thane seat

16 Apr 2024 15:36 PM IST

The alliance between the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and the NCP, known as Mahayuti, seems to have resolved its differences in Maharashtra. According to sources cited by ANI, the alliance will now field a candidate from Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena for the prestigious Thane Lok Sabha seat. The BJP leadership

Tripura CM Manik Saha: INDI Alliance Will Become a History Soon

16 Apr 2024 05:51 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha stated that the INDI alliance is on the brink of becoming history, destined for museum displays, as people eagerly anticipate voting for BJP candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized this during an election campaign supporting BJP candidate Biplab Kumar Deb in

JP Nadda Attacks Oppositions, “Aadhe jail mein hain, aadhe bail par hain”

16 Apr 2024 00:11 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party’s national president, JP Nadda, didn’t hold back in his criticism of the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, pointing out the prevalence of corruption allegations among their leaders. According to Nadda, a significant portion of these leaders find themselves either behind bars or out on bail. He contrasted

Rahul Gandhi Calls Electoral Bonds the Biggest Extortion Scheme, Masterminded by PM Modi

15 Apr 2024 23:28 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Electoral bonds as the “largest extortion scheme” globally, alleging Prime Minister Modi’s involvement. Gandhi’s comments followed PM Modi’s interview where he accused opposition parties of spreading falsehoods about the scheme, recently invalidated by the Supreme Court. Gandhi highlighted instances where donors received contracts or