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Page 52 - Lok Sabha Elections News

Nearly 67% voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC

In a statement, the poll panel urged electorate to come out and vote in large numbers in the coming phases

Nearly 67% voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

Will double quantity of grain each person is entitled to under FSA: Cong

The party's assertion came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced that if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is voted to power

Will double quantity of grain each person is entitled to under FSA: Cong
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 3:04 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Congress set for clean sweep in Haryana, says Hooda

The former chief minister said the Congress is receiving overwhelming public support

Lok Sabha polls: Congress set for clean sweep in Haryana, says Hooda
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

Electioneering is at its peak but diesel sales slide, petrol almost flat

Diesel sales dropped 1.1 per cent to 3.28 million tonnes during May 1 to 15. The demand for the nation's most consumed fuel had fallen 2.3 per cent in April and 2.7 per cent in March

Electioneering is at its peak but diesel sales slide, petrol almost flat
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

SP, Cong tried to cause riots by spreading lies about CAA: PM Modi in UP

The prime minister added that although the people of the INDI alliance claim they will remove CAA, no one can do it

SP, Cong tried to cause riots by spreading lies about CAA: PM Modi in UP
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:50 PM IST

Inhuman to hold roadshow where hoarding collapse killed people: Raut

He said that roads and Metro rail services were shut 12 pm onwards on Wednesday on account of PM Modi's roadshow from Ghatkopar west to Ghatkopar east

Inhuman to hold roadshow where hoarding collapse killed people: Raut
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:46 PM IST

Mamata's Nandigram defeat echoes in Tamluk as TMC, BJP prepare for showdown

Nandigram, where the anti-land acquisition movement in 2007 against the then Left Front government was instrumental in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress' rise to power

Mamata's Nandigram defeat echoes in Tamluk as TMC, BJP prepare for showdown
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda

People greeted the BJP president and showered petals on him from buildings on either side of the road, while BJP workers participating in the roadshow waved party flags and raised slogans

People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

SC reacts to Amit Shah's 'special treatment' remark on Kejriwal's bail

Amit Shah says interim bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal was not a 'routine judgment' and many believe the CM got 'special treatment'

SC reacts to Amit Shah's 'special treatment' remark on Kejriwal's bail
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:23 PM IST

PM's roadshow will prove to be nemesis for BJP, allies in Mumbai: NCP (SP)

Ahead of the May 20 polling for the six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai and seven others in Maharashtra, PM Modi held a mega roadshow here on Wednesday evening

PM's roadshow will prove to be nemesis for BJP, allies in Mumbai: NCP (SP)
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:07 PM IST

LS polls: BJP wants to end reservation, change Constitution, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal also reiterated his claim that Home Minister Amit Shah will be made the next prime minister and Yogi Adiyanath will be removed as Uttar Pradesh chief minister if the BJP returns to power

LS polls: BJP wants to end reservation, change Constitution, says Kejriwal
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: PM 'failed' India's daughters, Cong slams Modi

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Uttar Pradesh

Lok Sabha polls 2024: PM 'failed' India's daughters, Cong slams Modi
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Emergency' postponed amid Lok Sabha elections

Ranaut, the lead actor, writer, director, and producer on 'Emergency', has been fielded by the BJP for the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the polls. The state will vote in the last phase

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Emergency' postponed amid Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters in Odisha

The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area on Wednesday night over putting up posters for poll campaigning

BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters in Odisha
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

Lok Sabha 2024: Rahul Gandhi, Modi declare assets; Amit Shah visits J&K

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From crorepati candidates to rallies, here are the latest updates on general elections in India as of May 16

Lok Sabha 2024: Rahul Gandhi, Modi declare assets; Amit Shah visits J&K
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

Tax money pays for free ration scheme but BJP taking credit: Mayawati

She says, the free ration to the poor is not a favour by the BJP or the government

Tax money pays for free ration scheme but BJP taking credit: Mayawati
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 10:54 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: EC rejects Shyam Rangeela's nomination from Varanasi seat

Lok Sabha poll: Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who became an internet sensation in 2017 for his viral mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had filed his nomination papers from Varanasi seat

Lok Sabha polls: EC rejects Shyam Rangeela's nomination from Varanasi seat
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 10:42 AM IST

Elections: BJP 'promises' Rs 50,000 cash vouchers to women, then clarifies

Elections updates: In a now-deleted post on 'X', the BJP initially promised the cash vouchers to all eligible women; however, it later clarified that it applied to women in Odisha

Elections: BJP 'promises' Rs 50,000 cash vouchers to women, then clarifies
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 9:19 AM IST

None in opposition can match PM Modi's dynamism, says Indian American

Suresh V Shenoy said with India's economy making great strides, the country is all about opportunities

None in opposition can match PM Modi's dynamism, says Indian American
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 8:56 AM IST

Uddhav vows to regain Maharashtra's lost glory; slams PM Modi

He also promised farmers guaranteed Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce, and scrapping of GST on farm inputs

Uddhav vows to regain Maharashtra's lost glory; slams PM Modi
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 6:53 AM IST