Lok Sabha Elections: News

17 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

TMC releases manifesto for Lok Sabha elections; makes 10 promises 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its election manifesto just two days ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

17 Apr 2024

Congress Party

'Will do what party decides...': Rahul Gandhi on Amethi seat 

Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he will adhere to the party's decision regarding Amethi's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Mamata-BJP clash over Modi's promises in manifesto, Ram Navami celebrations

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Why Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India

Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha.

17 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.

17 Apr 2024

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh: Video shows behind the scenes of Maoist encounter

In a significant operation against Maoists, 29 rebels were neutralized in Chhattisgarh's dense Hapatola forest in Kanker district on Tuesday.

16 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Mamata clash over Ram Navami celebrations in Bengal 

A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Ram Navami festival which will be celebrated on Wednesday.

16 Apr 2024

Noida

Noida flat owners launch 'no registry, no vote' campaign

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, residents and homebuyers from several group housing societies in Noida and Greater Noida West have initiated a "No Registry, No Vote" drive.

16 Apr 2024

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan refutes political affiliation; lodges FIR against fake video

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan is currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding a deepfake video linked to the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to meet 2 ministers every week, run government: AAP

Arvind Kejriwal—who continues to serve as the Delhi chief minister despite his arrest—will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, the Aam Aadmi Party has said.

Heatwave alert in several states ahead of phase 1 polling

The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a heatwave alert for several states—including Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal.

SC to hear pleas for VVPAT cross-verification today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday review a clutch of petitions seeking the verification of votes cast via Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine.

15 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi backs Enforcement Directorate amid opposition's criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his support for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to opposition parties' allegations of unfair imprisonment.

15 Apr 2024

Mizo National Front

6500 personnel, 3000 policemen: Mizoram prepares for Lok Sabha elections

Mizoram is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with increased security measures and polling staff, a senior election official said on Monday.

ECI makes highest-ever seizure ahead of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported a record seizure of Rs. 4,650 crore in the run-up to the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

15 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

'Won't allow Manipur to break apart': Shah campaigns in Imphal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that attempts had been made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration.

15 Apr 2024

Tejasvi Surya

Tejasvi forced to leave event after scam victims confront him

Bangalore South MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejasvi Surya was forced to leave an election campaign event on Sunday.

15 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter inspected by ECI in Tamil Nadu

A helicopter carrying senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday was inspected by the Election Commission of India's flying squad officials in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.

15 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Amit Shah to hold rally, campaign in strife-torn Manipur today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign and hold a rally in strife-torn Manipur on Monday, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP releases election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, the 'Sankalp Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on Sunday.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rishikesh: PM repeats 'ghus kar marenge…' statement on fighting terrorism 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a public gathering in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, where he reaffirmed his government's "strong stance" against terrorism.

11 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

'Irony died when...": Minister's jibe at Tharoor in affidavit row 

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hit back at the Congress over the controversy surrounding his election affidavit.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha polls: Who are key faces in Uttar Pradesh

India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is preparing for the upcoming general elections.

11 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

At Eid gathering, Mamata reiterates stance against CAA, NRC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated that the state will not accept the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code.

10 Apr 2024

Kirron Kher

BJP drops Kirron Kher from Chandigarh, fields Sanjay Tandon 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Sanjay Tandon as its candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Chandigarh.

10 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor for defamation

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representative for Thiruvananthapuram, has issued a legal notice to Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, accusing the latter of defamation.

10 Apr 2024

Kamal Nath

Lok Sabha election phase 1: Who are 5 richest candidates? 

Nakul Nath, the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

CEC Rajiv Kumar gets 'Z'-category security cover 

The Union government has recently strengthened the security measures for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal to stay in jail, petition against arrest rejected

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.

09 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

After Congress's complaint, ECI to verify Union minister's affidavit 

The Election Commission of India directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to scrutinize the financial details provided by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in his election affidavit.

09 Apr 2024

Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra: MVA announces seat distribution for Lok Sabha elections

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday unveiled its seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha elections.

09 Apr 2024

Politics

Surge in political merchandise business ahead of Lok Sabha elections

As India gears up for the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections starting April 19, a significant rise in the business of political merchandise is being observed.

09 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra

Robert Vadra drops another hint at contesting from Amethi

Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, once again hinted at his potential entry into politics.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC verdict on Kejriwal's plea against arrest likely today

The Delhi High Court is set to deliver a verdict on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case linked to now-scrapped excise policy.

08 Apr 2024

Sanjay Dutt

'Not contesting elections': Sanjay Dutt denies rumors of joining politics

Sanjay Dutt has dispelled rumors suggesting his potential entry into politics.

08 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Timely intervention by Centre improved Manipur's situation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the timely intervention by the state and central government led to the marked improvement in the violence-hit Manipur.

08 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

MP: BJP minister's picture figures on banner at Rahul's rally

A banner put up at the venue in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally on Monday mistakenly showcased the image of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.

08 Apr 2024

Shashi Tharoor

What Shashi Tharoor said after Union minister's debate challenge

Congress's three-time Thiruvananthapuram MP, who's also renominated for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by the party, Shashi Tharoor, has accepted Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's "challenge" for an open debate.

08 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra campaign with Chandrapur rally today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election campaign in Maharashtra on Monday.