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Page 30 - Lok Sabha Elections News

LS polls: BJP has insulted people of Odisha, Lord Jagannath, alleges Rahul

Addressing an election rally in Simulia in the Bhadrak Lok Sabha seat, he also vowed to save the Constitution of India and democracy in the country

LS polls: BJP has insulted people of Odisha, Lord Jagannath, alleges Rahul
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 1:45 PM IST

As Lok Sabha election ends near, here's what lies ahead for new government

Here are some key issues the winning party, or coalition, will need to tackle in office

As Lok Sabha election ends near, here's what lies ahead for new government
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 12:59 PM IST

Top colleges, care for heritage. Here's what Patna's well-known want

Patna High Court lawyer Alamdar Hussain, great-grandson of legendary barrister Sir Sultan Ahmed, said elections happen every five years, but 'nothing changes in Bihar'

Top colleges, care for heritage. Here's what Patna's well-known want
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

Cong set narrative with sharp campaign, put PM Modi on backfoot: Ramesh

There was no wave in the election but a quiet movement of people and different issues have worked in different states, Jairam Ramesh said

Cong set narrative with sharp campaign, put PM Modi on backfoot: Ramesh
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

LS polls: He once sold tea, now PM Modi seeks his own 'tryst with destiny'

He has set a tentative target of increasing the size of the economy by about eight times to $29 trillion by then and the per-capita income by about seven times to nearly $18,000

LS polls: He once sold tea, now PM Modi seeks his own 'tryst with destiny'
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Incumbents constesting may be at 47-year low

With less than a week to go for poll results, Business Standard tracks the long-term trends on the political churn in Parliament in the first of a two-part series

Lok Sabha elections: Incumbents constesting may be at 47-year low
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

EC orders action against Nandighosha TV for telecasting exit poll results

The 2024 Indian general election in Odisha is being held in four phases to elect 21 members of the 18th Lok Sabha

EC orders action against Nandighosha TV for telecasting exit poll results
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 10:40 AM IST

LS polls: SAD's Hindu face to take on BJP's Sikh rival in Amritsar

Amritsar has long been a bastion of the Congress, with the grand old party emerging victorious in 13 out of the 20 Lok Sabha polls and bypolls held between 1952 and 2019

LS polls: SAD's Hindu face to take on BJP's Sikh rival in Amritsar
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 4:56 AM IST
Election turnout 35 million more this time compared to 2019: SBI Research
Updated On : 30 May 2024 | 12:45 AM IST

324 re-contesting Lok Sabha members' assets surge 43%: ADR report

The analysis found that the number of women candidates has increased marginally over the years, from 7 per cent of the total candidates in 2009 to 9.6 per cent in 2024

324 re-contesting Lok Sabha members' assets surge 43%: ADR report
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Farmers may decide strike rate in Punjab powerplay

BJP candidates across the state facing repercussions of the two farmers' protests

Lok Sabha polls: Farmers may decide strike rate in Punjab powerplay
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

LS polls: PM spreading 'lies' about providing funds to Bengal, says Mamata

The CM alleged that the BJP has been spreading canards through misleading advertisements

LS polls: PM spreading 'lies' about providing funds to Bengal, says Mamata
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 8:16 PM IST

LS polls highlights: Is there a conspiracy behind Naveen Babu's deteriorating health, asks PM Modi

General Elections 2024 Live: Catch all the latest news updates on the Lok Sabha polls here

LS polls highlights: Is there a conspiracy behind Naveen Babu's deteriorating health, asks PM Modi
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 8:06 PM IST

LS polls: Proud that I am going to jail to save my country, says Kejriwal

'They say there has been theft of Rs 100 crore. They conducted raids at 500 places, they did not get even one paise, did that Rs 100 crore vanish in thin air?' he asked

LS polls: Proud that I am going to jail to save my country, says Kejriwal
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 7:21 PM IST

LS polls: 'In good health, campaigning,' says Naveen Patnaik to PM Modi

Patnaik's statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in three back-to-back election rallies stated that the Odisha Chief Minister was not in a state to do his routine duties

LS polls: 'In good health, campaigning,' says Naveen Patnaik to PM Modi
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 6:32 PM IST

EC dedicated to incorporating principles of inclusivity in polls: CEC Kumar

The optional home voting facility has been made available for the first time in Lok Sabha elections

EC dedicated to incorporating principles of inclusivity in polls: CEC Kumar
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

LS polls: Number of female candidates rise from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024

Among prominent parties, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the All India Forward Bloc have the lowest levels of female representation at 3 per cent

LS polls: Number of female candidates rise from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

'Market volatility routine event, don't link it with elections': Amit Shah

Amit Shah on Wednesday reiterated his confidence about the BJP's return to power on June 4

'Market volatility routine event, don't link it with elections': Amit Shah
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 5:02 PM IST

Centre recovered, returned Rs 17k cr from scams to citizens: Modi in Bengal

During an election rally in West Bengal's Ashoknagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the BJP will return Rs 3,000 crore to the people of Bengal defrauded by the Mamata Banerjee- government

Centre recovered, returned Rs 17k cr from scams to citizens: Modi in Bengal
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

Good if he is going for 'prayashchit': Kapil Sibal on PM's meditation plan

'The person who does not understand the meaning of 'vivek' (wisdom), what 'dhyan' (meditation) he will do', said Sibal

Good if he is going for 'prayashchit': Kapil Sibal on PM's meditation plan
Updated On : 29 May 2024 | 3:53 PM IST