Lok Sabha Elections: News
08 May 2024
Congress PartyPitroda's 'people in East look like Chinese' remark triggers row
Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked a new controversy with his statement in an interview with The Statesman.
08 May 2024
Manohar Lal KhattarSeveral MLAs in touch with BJP: Khattar amid Haryana crisis
A day after three Independent legislators withdrew their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana and extended "outside" support to the Congress, former state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said "several MLAs" were in touch with the ruling party as well.
08 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Poonch attack: After Channi, another Congress leader questions BJP's role
Punjab unit president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has raised questions about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s involvement in the recent Poonch terror attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel.
07 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Polling concludes for Phase 3, 60.19% turnout recorded till 5pm
Polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded at 6:00pm on Tuesday.
07 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Promoted hatred for political gain': Sonia attacks Modi, BJP
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday released a video message accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of promoting hatred in the society for political gain.
07 May 2024
Sharad PawarSharad faction alleges coercion, vote buying in Baramati, shares videos
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Sharad Pawar accused Ajit Pawar's faction of manipulation and bribery, during polling for the Baramati seats on Tuesday.
07 May 2024
Shekhar SumanActor Shekhar Suman, ex-Congress leader Radhika Khera join BJP
Actor and TV personality Shekhar Suman and former Congress leader Radhika Khera, on Tuesday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at its headquarters in New Delhi.
07 May 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Can't perform official duties if bail granted': SC to Kejriwal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said if Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is granted interim bail he will not be allowed to perform official duties.
07 May 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Kejriwal stayed in 7-star hotel on accused's expense': ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stayed in a seven-star hotel in Goa during the 2022 state assembly elections.
07 May 2024
Trinamool CongressTMC asks CEC to release 'comprehensive' seat-wise voter turnout data
The Trinamool Congress has approached Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, requesting a comprehensive report on voter turnout for the first two phases of the general elections.
07 May 2024
Lok SabhaAmplifying the importance of minority voting for India's inclusive democracy
In the Indian democracy, the voices of minorities often resonate quietly, overshadowed by the dominant narratives of mainstream politics.
07 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalSC hears Kejriwal's plea for bail to campaign for polls
The Supreme Court on Tuesday is hearing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking interim bail.
07 May 2024
Lok SabhaUnderstanding how your vote can shape policy, governance in India
In Indian democracy, the power of the people is vested in their ability to vote.
07 May 2024
Narendra ModiModi casts his vote in Ahmedabad, urges record voter turnout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections early on Tuesday in Ahmedabad.
06 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Polling kicks off for third phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the third phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections kicked off on Tuesday, 7:00am.
06 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Explained: Controversy over 'Kasab didn't kill 26/11 hero' remark
Maharashtra's Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar's comments on the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from Mumbai North Central, Ujjwal Nikam, have triggered a political row amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
06 May 2024
ElectionsWhy informed voting is essential (and how to do it)
Voting is a cornerstone of democracy. However, the mere act of casting a ballot is not enough to ensure a thriving democracy.
06 May 2024
Amit ShahLok Sabha polls: Meet the key candidates in phase 3
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, set to be held on Tuesday, will see a total of 94 seats contested across twelve states and Union Territories.
06 May 2024
Congress PartyCongress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalized
The Congress's office in Gauriganj area of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh was vandalized by unidentified people on Sunday around midnight, reports said.
03 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Mother entrusted me with family's 'karmabhoomi'': Rahul after filing nomination
After filing his papers from Raebareli parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was an emotional moment for him to submit his nomination from a seat that was held by his mother for 20 years.
03 May 2024
Smriti Irani'Congress has accepted defeat...': Irani on Rahul Gandhi's Amethi exit
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has claimed that the Congress party's decision to not field a member of the Gandhi family from Amethi is an admission of defeat.
03 May 2024
LifestyleHow to mobilize the next generation in India to vote
In the world's largest democracy, the youth of India holds immense power.
03 May 2024
LifestyleHere's why your vote matters more than you think
In the dynamics of contemporary modern democracies, the significance of individual votes often gets overshadowed by the enormity of electoral processes.
03 May 2024
Smriti IraniWho is KL Sharma, Congress's pick for Amethi seat
After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday nominated Kishori Lal Sharma for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, breaking the long-standing tradition of fielding candidates from the Gandhi family.
03 May 2024
West BengalWhat are the sexual harassment claims against West Bengal governor?
A woman employee of the Raj Bhavan in West Bengal has accused Governor CV Ananda Bose of molesting her twice in his chamber since April 24.
03 May 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul arrives in Raebareli with family to file nomination papers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday traveled to Raebareli on a special chartered flight to submit his nomination from the parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 20.
03 May 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh'Daughters have lost': Sakshee Malikkh on Brij Bhushan's son's candidature
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced that Karan Bhushan Singh will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh's Kaiserganj seat, in place of his father—former Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
03 May 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress picks Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi
After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the traditional Gandhi family seat of Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh.
02 May 2024
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBJP drops Brij Bhushan from Kaiserganj amid sexual harassment allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Karan Bhushan Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate for Kaiserganj, replacing his father, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
02 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP repeats 2019 pick Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced the name of Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh as their candidate for the Raebareli parliamentary constituency.
02 May 2024
LifestyleWhy India has low voter turnout (and strategies to overcome)
In this delicate dance of democracy, the lower voter turnout in Indian elections appears not just as a statistical anomaly but also as a narrative thread that binds the nation's political fate.
02 May 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi slams INDIA over Khurshid's niece's 'vote jihad' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized the opposition for the "vote jihad" appeal made by Maria Alam, the niece of Congress leader Salman Khurshid.
02 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi'PM Modi asking votes for rapist Prajwal Revanna': Rahul Gandhi
Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for supporting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.
02 May 2024
Narendra ModiCongress's partnership with Pakistan exposed: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mounted a sharp attack against the Congress, saying that the "Congress and Pakistan's partnership" has been "exposed."
02 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaPrajwal's 'sex scandal': Lookout notice issued against Deve Gowda's grandson
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Karnataka government has issued a lookout circular against the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna.
02 May 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI's new protocol for symbol loading units after SC order
The Election Commission of India has introduced a new protocol for managing and storing symbol loading units (SLUs) following the Supreme Court's directive last week.
02 May 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge24 hours to deadline, Congress to announce Amethi, Raebareli candidates
The Congress will release the names of its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday—a day before the nomination deadline.
02 May 2024
Mamata BanerjeeMamata raises concern over rise in voter turnout
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission of India for the delay in releasing the final voter turnout figures for the initial two phases of the Lok Sabha polls.
01 May 2024
Kanhaiya Kumar'United in fight against dictatorship': Kanhaiya Kumar meets Sunita Kejriwal
Congress candidate from North East Delhi, Kanhaiya Kumar, met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Wednesday.
01 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaPrajwal Revanna breaks silence amid sexual abuse allegations
Suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna has publicly addressed the ongoing scandal surrounding videos of him assaulting multiple women for the first time.
