Lok Sabha Elections: News
23 May 2019
Lok Sabha#Verdict2019: Counting for Lok Sabha elections begins
The Election Commission started counting the votes for Lok Sabha polls today at 8 AM. In a few hours from now, the world will know who will form the next government in India.
22 May 2019
Narendra ModiBefore counting, Shah hosts dinner, PM Modi thanks NDA allies
As the nation braces itself for Lok Sabha elections' counting on Thursday, May 23, BJP moved to display its strength.
21 May 2019
Narendra ModiBJP-backed NaMo TV goes off-air after Lok Sabha elections
For the Lok Sabha elections, which ended on May 19, BJP went all out as far as campaigning was concerned. NaMo TV, which was backed by the party, also became a part of the high-pitched campaign.
18 May 2019
IndiaDelhi's Muslim vote 'shifted' to Congress at last-minute: CM Kejriwal
Delhi CM and AAP President, Arvind Kejriwal, has claimed that the Muslim vote in the national capital completely "shifted" to Congress at the last minute during the Lok Sabha elections.
18 May 2019
India#Elections2019: Election Commission declares seizures worth a whopping Rs. 3,439cr
The Election Commission (EC) declared it has seized a whopping Rs. 3,439cr across India this polling season.
17 May 2019
XExplanation sought from 3 senior BJP leaders over pro-Godse remarks
Just two days ahead of the final phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections, BJP launched damage control after three senior party leaders and election candidates made comments favoring Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse.
16 May 2019
Uttar Pradesh#Elections2019: Sonia Gandhi invites parties for 23 May 'Opposition Meet'
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi would reportedly host an "opposition meeting" on 23 May, the day of the Lok Sabha election results.
16 May 2019
IndiaWest Bengal: EC cuts short campaign period after #AmitShahRoadshow violence
In an unprecedented move, the Election Commission (EC) has cut short the campaigning time for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal by a day.
06 May 2019
Rahul GandhiAmethi: Smriti alleges Rahul is 'capturing booths', Congress rubbishes claims
Locked in a direct contest with Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday claimed the former was indulging in booth capturing in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, which went into polls.
24 Apr 2019
Facebook#NewsBytesExclusive: Defense expert Abhijit Iyer-Mitra talks about treason-case against Facebook
Facebook has been accused of interfering in elections in several countries and at the time of our Lok Sabha elections, the social media giant is facing a tough time in India.
24 Apr 2019
XSunny Deol's decision to join BJP floods Twitter with memes
On Tuesday afternoon, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal.
22 Apr 2019
IndiaTwitter appoints former Network18 Digital CEO as India MD
Twitter has roped in Manish Maheshwari, the former CEO of Network18 Digital group, as the Managing Director (MD) of its India operations.
20 Apr 2019
India#Elections2019: What is NOTA? Here's all you need to know
India is the world's largest democracy where voting is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.
20 Apr 2019
IndiaThis McDonald's ad shows what happens when you don't vote
McDonald's has established itself as a common household name in India and it is using its reach well.
19 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaYoungsters compile 'The Pink List,' names LGBTQ-friendly Lok Sabha candidates
Days after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community, a group of three friends have kick-started an initiative to ensure queer issues get political precedence.
17 Apr 2019
GujaratIAS officer sends out postcards to first-time voters
The six-week polling for the Lok Sabha Elections of 2019 kick-started on April 11 and will end on May 19.
14 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiPriyanka v/s Modi in Varanasi? Congress keeps up with suspense
On Saturday, Congress announced a fresh list of nine candidates for Uttar Pradesh for upcoming Lok Sabha polls but remained mum on Varanasi.
10 Apr 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)#NewsBytesExclusive: Atishi says why Delhi needs full-statehood and more
The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to launch many new faces in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
10 Apr 2019
IndiaGujarat: OBC leader and MLA Alpesh Thakor quits Congress
In a setback for the Congress in Gujarat, OBC leader and Radhanpur MLA, Alpesh Thakor, has reportedly quit the part only a day ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
10 Apr 2019
India#Elections2019: What is NOTA? Here's all you need to know
India is the world's largest democracy where voting is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.
09 Apr 2019
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: BJP MLA killed in attack by Naxals in Dantewada
Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada attacked a convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Tuesday evening.
03 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiBJP's campaign: Launches NaMo TV ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party has recently launched NaMo TV channel, which will be available on all the major DTH platforms.
02 Apr 2019
India#CongressManifesto is 'dangerous'; an agenda for India's 'balkanization': Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday criticized the Congress manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections hours after it was released.
30 Mar 2019
Narendra Modi#Elections2019: Sacked BSF-jawan to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi
Former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was dismissed from service in 2017 after he complained about the bad quality of food being served to the security forces in a video, has announced that he will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
29 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiShould I contest from Varanasi, asks Priyanka Gandhi
On Thursday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was suggested by party workers in Raebareli to contest from the constituency, and the general secretary of Congress had a surprising answer.
28 Mar 2019
MaharashtraDenied ticket, Congress MLA takes away 300 chairs from party-office
A Maharashtra Congress MLA was so upset he didn't get a ticket to contest in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, that he took away 300 chairs from the party office in Aurangabad on Tuesday.
27 Mar 2019
Uttar PradeshReady to contest elections if Congress wants: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said she is ready to contest the General Election but only if her "party wanted".
27 Mar 2019
IndiaGovernment needs no clearance for making security-related announcements: EC sources
After PM Narendra Modi announced the success of India's Mission Shakti space operation only two weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, sources in the Election Commission said the government doesn't require the election body's permission for making security-related announcements.
26 Mar 2019
India#Elections2019: Rs. 540cr suspect cash, liquor, freebies seized across country
Suspect cash, illegal liquor and drugs worth about Rs. 540 crore have been seized across the country since parliamentary election schedule was announced by the Election Commission a fortnight ago, official data showed today.
26 Mar 2019
Samajwadi PartyBJP inducts another high-profile name, Jaya Prada joins party
Veteran Bollywood actress and MP Jaya Prada joined BJP on Tuesday and could be fielded from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh.
26 Mar 2019
Rahul GandhiLok Sabha Elections: Urmila Matondkar to contest on Congress ticket?
The Lok Sabha Elections are around the corner and Congress is trying every possible strategy to get desirable results in the polls.
26 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiBJP fields 28-year-old Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South
After high-octane discussions, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday fielded 28-year-old Tejasvi Surya from prestigious Bangalore South Lok Sabha seat.
25 Mar 2019
India#Elections2019: Everything to know about Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election will be held from 11 April-19 May.
24 Mar 2019
IndiaLok Sabha Elections: Key battles to watch out for
India will go to polls from April 11 to decide its future. The battle, which is being touted as "fight for the soul of India" by the Opposition and "fight against dynasty politics" by NDA, will naturally get the attention of the world.
23 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaBJP names Union Minister Uma Bharti as National Vice-President
Union Minister Uma Bharti, who earlier expressed unwillingness to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, has been appointed the National Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.
23 Mar 2019
India#Elections2019: Didn't register as voter? You might still have chance
India is the world's largest democracy where "voting" is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.
22 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaPoll road comes to an end for BJP stalwart Advani
With the release of its first list of candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, BJP drew curtains on Lal Krishna Advani's poll journey.
21 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaHow to get Voter-ID card ahead of Lok Sabha elections
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months to go, it's time to gear up.
12 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiPuri or Varanasi: Where will PM Modi contest elections from?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, just like the last Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reports.
10 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaLok Sabha elections: Results to be announced on May 23
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the dates for Lok Sabha elections a short while ago in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.
