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Page 41 - Lok Sabha Elections News

BJP is sure of clinching all 40 seats in Bihar: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha

Sinha talks about his government's initiatives in checking illegal mining in the state

BJP is sure of clinching all 40 seats in Bihar: Deputy CM Vijay Sinha
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 8:38 PM IST

We don't have many Muslim leaders on national stage: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah emphasised the need for a strong national-level Muslim leader to give Muslims in the rest of the country 'some reassurance'

We don't have many Muslim leaders on national stage: Omar Abdullah
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 7:04 PM IST

Sunita has no interest in politics, will not contest polls: Arvind Kejriwal

'In every stage of my life, Sunita has supported me. I am fortunate to have a partner like her. To tolerate an eccentric person like me is not easy,' Kejriwal said

Sunita has no interest in politics, will not contest polls: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 6:48 PM IST

I am guided by divine power': PM Modi on why he 'never gets tired'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remark in a TV interview about his intensified electoral activities in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections

I am guided by divine power': PM Modi on why he 'never gets tired'
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 6:19 PM IST

LS elections: 8,360 candidates in fray in 2024 polls, highest since 1996

In the 2019 polls, there were 8,039 candidates, and in 1996, a record 13,952 candidates were in the fray for 543 seats of the Lower House of Parliament

LS elections: 8,360 candidates in fray in 2024 polls, highest since 1996
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 5:45 PM IST

Women make up less than 10% of candidates contesting Lok Sabha polls: ADR

Of the 8,337 candidates analysed, only 797 are women, representing a mere 9.5 per cent of the total candidates contesting across the seven phases of the elections

Women make up less than 10% of candidates contesting Lok Sabha polls: ADR
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 4:54 PM IST

Mamata compromising national security for sake of vote-bank politics: Shah

Bengal has become a safe haven for infiltrators. Due to infiltration, the demography of the state is changing, which is impacting not only Bengal but the entire country

Mamata compromising national security for sake of vote-bank politics: Shah
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 3:09 PM IST

Water shortage due to AAP's corruption, inaction, says Delhi BJP president

Addressing a press conference, Atishi, who is also the water minister, said the BJP has been hatching conspiracies to target AAP

Water shortage due to AAP's corruption, inaction, says Delhi BJP president
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 3:02 PM IST

Army does not want Agniveer scheme, INDIA bloc will throw it: Rahul

Slamming the BJP government over the Agniveer scheme, he said, This is Modi's scheme and not Army's scheme, Army does not want it

Army does not want Agniveer scheme, INDIA bloc will throw it: Rahul
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

INDIA bloc doesn't have any leader who can become PM, claims Amit Shah

The BJP leader said the ongoing parliamentary elections are about choosing between leaders of dynastic politics or honest leader Narendra Modi who considers the country as his family

INDIA bloc doesn't have any leader who can become PM, claims Amit Shah
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

Congress, SP Pakistan's sympathisers: PM Modi at rally in UP's Basti

India does not spare those who tries to bully it. India today beats them in their own homes, he said

Congress, SP Pakistan's sympathisers: PM Modi at rally in UP's Basti
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

BJP ignored plight of UP's once-thriving sugar industry, alleges Congress

Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the Congress Nyay Patra promises to fill all vacancies, particularly in the health sector, and to upgrade all PHCs in the country

BJP ignored plight of UP's once-thriving sugar industry, alleges Congress
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 2:05 PM IST

LS polls: Congress questions delay in release of voter turnout data by EC

Unanswered questions about the missing EVMs are also very worrying, Pawan Khera added

LS polls: Congress questions delay in release of voter turnout data by EC
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 1:57 PM IST

BJP expels Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh for contesting against NDA candidate

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Pawan Singh had announced his decision to contest from Karakat Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate

BJP expels Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh for contesting against NDA candidate
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

LS polls: HC refuses to interfere with order on BJP ads during MCC period

The BJP had moved the appeal, claiming that the single bench passed the order without giving it any hearing

LS polls: HC refuses to interfere with order on BJP ads during MCC period
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

AAP not implementing Centre's schemes in Delhi, says Union min Puri

Puri also alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal government created obstacles in the implementation of the Metro project in every phase

AAP not implementing Centre's schemes in Delhi, says Union min Puri
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 1:32 PM IST

LS Polls: Modi, Rahul rallies; Shashi Tharoor on Swati Maliwal Row. Updates

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi to Hold Public Meetings in UP and Delhi. Rahul Gandhi to Campaign in Haryana and 10 Other Updates for May 22

LS Polls: Modi, Rahul rallies; Shashi Tharoor on Swati Maliwal Row. Updates
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

BJP wants to create water crisis, supply from Yamuna blocked: Atishi

Addressing a press conference, Atishi, who is also the Water minister, said the BJP has been hatching conspiracies to target AAP ever since the Lok Sabha polls were announced

BJP wants to create water crisis, supply from Yamuna blocked: Atishi
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 12:34 PM IST

LS polls: Water shortage, drainage, traffic jams key issues in South Delhi

Apart from water scarcity, traffic snarls, lack of parking space and poor drainage system are among the other issues plaguing the South Delhi constituency, according to local residents

LS polls: Water shortage, drainage, traffic jams key issues in South Delhi
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

Cong's decision to contest on fewer seats to keep Oppn together: Kharge

Kharge said the Congress had formed a committee to forge coalitions in every state after holding consultations with other like-minded parties

Cong's decision to contest on fewer seats to keep Oppn together: Kharge
Updated On : 22 May 2024 | 11:09 AM IST