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Page 48 - Lok Sabha Elections News

Congress provided quotas to minorities but not on basis of religion: Jairam

Ramesh alleged that Modi was making one false statement after another to divert public attention from real issues and claimed, the ground is slipping from under his feet

Congress provided quotas to minorities but not on basis of religion: Jairam
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

LS polls Phase 5: EC asks voters in Mumbai, UP to ensure higher turnout

On May 3 too, while referring to voter turnout in phase two, the Commission had said it was 'disappointed' with the turnout level in some metropolitan cities

LS polls Phase 5: EC asks voters in Mumbai, UP to ensure higher turnout
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

PM Modi slams Mamata for her remarks on RKM, Bharat Sevashram Sangha

The TMC has gone beyond its limits by spreading canards against ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha

PM Modi slams Mamata for her remarks on RKM, Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

LS polls 2024 : Maneka Gandhi eyes bigger victory margin in UP's Sultanpur

However, the former Union minister refused to comment on the BJP denying poll ticket to her son Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit

LS polls 2024 : Maneka Gandhi eyes bigger victory margin in UP's Sultanpur
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

Industrialists afraid to come to WB under Mamata's rule: Union Min Sarkar

Sarkar said the TMC's land acquisition policy and allegations of across-the-board corruption were to blame for the poor job situation in Bengal

Industrialists afraid to come to WB under Mamata's rule: Union Min Sarkar
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 2:12 PM IST

Rahul's use of Maoist language deter investments in Cong-ruled states: PM

Modi, addressing a poll rally here, also accused the grand old party of patronising dynastic politics and considering Lok Sabha seats as ancestral properties

Rahul's use of Maoist language deter investments in Cong-ruled states: PM
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 1:51 PM IST

BJP sees AAP as challenge, started 'Operation Jhaadu' to crush us: Kejriwal

Addressing party workers and leaders ahead of the AAP's proposed protest march to the BJP headquarters here, he said there will be bigger challenges ahead and asked the cadre to be prepared

BJP sees AAP as challenge, started 'Operation Jhaadu' to crush us: Kejriwal
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 1:23 PM IST

LS polls: NCP, BJP leaders didn't want Shinde as CM in 2019, says Raut

Talking to reporters, Raut also claimed that NCP leaders like Ajit Pawar, Dilip Walse Patil and Sunil Tatkare had opposed Shinde's name for the CM's post

LS polls: NCP, BJP leaders didn't want Shinde as CM in 2019, says Raut
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

LS polls: Cong to distribute over 4 mn pamphlets on 'Mahalakshmi' scheme

In a video message, Sonia Gandhi had said last week that women of the country are facing tough times in the wake of a severe crisis

LS polls: Cong to distribute over 4 mn pamphlets on 'Mahalakshmi' scheme
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

LS polls: Rae Bareli, Amethi among 14 UP seats to vote in phase 5 on Monday

Voting will also take place for the assembly bypoll to Lucknow East assembly constituency

LS polls: Rae Bareli, Amethi among 14 UP seats to vote in phase 5 on Monday
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

'Bhrasht Janata Party' sought to dilute Adivasi rights, says Jairam

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his rally in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur.

'Bhrasht Janata Party' sought to dilute Adivasi rights, says Jairam
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 11:49 AM IST

LS polls: Contest in Kalyan prestige battle for Maharashtra CM Shinde's son

Shrikant Shinde entered politics in 2014, contesting as a candidate of the then undivided Shiv Sena and won with a margin of 2,50,749 votes

LS polls: Contest in Kalyan prestige battle for Maharashtra CM Shinde's son
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 11:37 AM IST

Priyanka lying about rice distribution in Chhattisgarh, claims CM Sai

This time again, the Congress has "fooled" her in the matter of ration, the CM said

Priyanka lying about rice distribution in Chhattisgarh, claims CM Sai
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 11:15 AM IST

Hours after Kharge's snub, Adhir Ranjan sticks to his anti-Mamata stance

Stating that his opposition to Banerjee stemmed from his principled stance, not from his interest, Chowdhury said There is no personal grudge but I question her political ethics.

Hours after Kharge's snub, Adhir Ranjan sticks to his anti-Mamata stance
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 7:37 AM IST

Rahul could not attend rally as permission denied to land chopper: Baghel

The District Magistrate also made public copies of the correspondence between Punia and the district administration in front of the media

Rahul could not attend rally as permission denied to land chopper: Baghel
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 7:30 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections Phase 5: 49 seats go to polls on May 20; Check details

Another high-voltage battle on the cards as UP, Bihar set to go to polls on Monday

Lok Sabha elections Phase 5: 49 seats go to polls on May 20; Check details
Updated On : 19 May 2024 | 7:05 AM IST

Draped in saffron and symbolism: Women at forefront of PM's rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally for Lok Sabha elections in Ambala draws massive crowds as he vows continued support for women and local industries

Draped in saffron and symbolism: Women at forefront of PM's rally
Updated On : 18 May 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

Cong aims to turn 3.2 mn unemployed into govt employees within year: Hooda

Hooda, who campaigned for the Congress' Faridabad candidate Mahendra Pratap Singh, also said the people of Haryana have made up their mind to shatter the BJP's 'arrogance'

Cong aims to turn 3.2 mn unemployed into govt employees within year: Hooda
Updated On : 18 May 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: TMC, BJP activists clash in West Bengal's Nadia, 2 injured

TMC Nadia South president Debasish Ganguly alleged, 'BJP workers intentionally took the route where our street-corner meeting was taking place

Lok Sabha polls: TMC, BJP activists clash in West Bengal's Nadia, 2 injured
Updated On : 18 May 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

We will go to BJP HQ on Sun, says Delhi CM; dares PM to arrest AAP leaders

Kejriwal, who is also the AAP national convener, however, asserted that his party could not be crushed by sending its leaders to jail

We will go to BJP HQ on Sun, says Delhi CM; dares PM to arrest AAP leaders
Updated On : 18 May 2024 | 10:48 PM IST