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Page 176 - Lok Sabha Election 2024

LS polls: EC asks railways to ensure smooth movement for CAPF personnel

As many as 3,400 companies of the CAPFs and state police forces have been requisitioned by the EC for ensuring free and fair polls during the upcoming general elections and assembly polls

LS polls: EC asks railways to ensure smooth movement for CAPF personnel
Updated On : 21 Feb 2024 | 5:12 PM IST

Haven't joined INDIA, will support anyone with 'selfless' thought: Haasan

Addressing reporters here after leading the 7th anniversary celebrations of his Makkal Needhi Maiam, Haasan also welcomed the recent political entry of top Tamil actor Vijay

Haven't joined INDIA, will support anyone with 'selfless' thought: Haasan
Updated On : 21 Feb 2024 | 1:40 PM IST

BJP will win more than 10 LS seats in Telangana: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Earlier on February 11, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Telangana unit announced 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra 'that will cover five regions in the state ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

BJP will win more than 10 LS seats in Telangana: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
Updated On : 21 Feb 2024 | 8:00 AM IST

BJP suggests amending laws to hold simultaneous LS and Assembly polls

Once election dates are known, all political parties take "short-term and populist decisions, instead of policy-oriented decisions," the BJP said

BJP suggests amending laws to hold simultaneous LS and Assembly polls
Updated On : 20 Feb 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

UP BJP set to hold meeting to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy today

Meanwhile, a two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aimed at deliberating on the strategy for the Lok Sabha elections, commenced on Saturday in Delhi

UP BJP set to hold meeting to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy today
Updated On : 20 Feb 2024 | 9:36 AM IST

Victory of voters: Sharad Pawar on SC ruling on his faction's name, symbol

On the auspicious day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the Supreme Court has granted us interim relief against the order of the Election Commission of India

Victory of voters: Sharad Pawar on SC ruling on his faction's name, symbol
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

Congress dismisses speculation of former MP CM Kamal Nath switching to BJP

The assertion by Congress general secretary in charge of Madhya Pradesh Jitendra Singh came amid speculation that Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath, a Lok Sabha MP, may cross over to the ruling BJP

Congress dismisses speculation of former MP CM Kamal Nath switching to BJP
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 7:35 PM IST

Shubman Gill designated as 'state icon' for Lok Sabha polls: Punjab CEO

Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said on Monday that Gill will engage in various campaigns aimed at voter awareness to ensure a voting percentage of 70 per cent

Shubman Gill designated as 'state icon' for Lok Sabha polls: Punjab CEO
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 6:55 PM IST

What's the big deal?: Rahul Gandhi asks Centre on MSP amid farmers protest

Gandhi's attack on the Centre followed amid the ongoing farmer's agitation. The protest, being carried by 200 farm bodies, is seeking fulfilment of 12 demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP

What's the big deal?: Rahul Gandhi asks Centre on MSP amid farmers protest
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

Samajwadi Party announces names of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections

The Samajwadi Party has fielded gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother Afzal Ansari from Ghazipur and Harendra Malik from Muzaffarnagar

Samajwadi Party announces names of 11 candidates for Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 5:21 PM IST

Setback to Congress: Ex-Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Malviya joins BJP

Mahendrajeet Malviya started his career as an MLA in the year 2008 and successfully retained his 2013 seat despite strong anti-incumbency against the Congress

Setback to Congress: Ex-Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Malviya joins BJP
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 3:09 PM IST

Will not join Rahul's Yatra till seat sharing is finalised: Akhilesh Yadav

Lok Sabha elections: Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party withholds participation in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra pending seat-sharing agreement

Will not join Rahul's Yatra till seat sharing is finalised: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Ahead of LS polls, BJP in T'gana to conduct 'yatras' from Feb 20 to Mar 2

BJP activists would go to every village, every house and try to meet every person to enlist their support, he said

Ahead of LS polls, BJP in T'gana to conduct 'yatras' from Feb 20 to Mar 2
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

LS polls: NDA will win all seats in Bihar, says deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary

When asked about giving a chance to Nitish Kumar again, Lalu Prasad Yadav on February 16 said, "Ab aayenge toh dekhenge, khula hi rehta hai darwaaza' (if he will we will see, door remains open)"

LS polls: NDA will win all seats in Bihar, says deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Choking election funds for the Congress

While the Congress party has been allowed to operate its account, the ITAT has put a lien of Rs 115 crore on its accounts. It has been allowed to spend only from the remainder

Choking election funds for the Congress
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' resumes from Pratapgarh

Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will address a public rally in Babuganj

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' resumes from Pratapgarh
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 11:27 AM IST

People must be careful of rumours: Mayawati as she rejects alliance reports

Earlier, Mayawati reiterated her party's stand for the 2024 Lok Sabha election and said that her party will contest the polls alone

People must be careful of rumours: Mayawati as she rejects alliance reports
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Will meet you with good news: Kamal Hassan to make announcement on alliance

While speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the MNM chief, referring to preparations for the parliamentary polls, anticipated a "good opportunity" adding that the election works are going well

Will meet you with good news: Kamal Hassan to make announcement on alliance
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 10:40 AM IST

JMM-led alliance 'strong', no threat to coalition govt: Jharkhand CM Soren

"There's no issue, our alliance is strong," Champai Soren told reporters here in response to media queries on the turmoil between the JMM and the Congress over portfolio distribution

JMM-led alliance 'strong', no threat to coalition govt: Jharkhand CM Soren
Updated On : 18 Feb 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

BJP not confident of winning more than 200 LS seats, alleges Sanjay Raut

Chavan, who was once accused by the party of alleged involvement in the Adarsh housing scam, joined the BJP last week and was nominated by the party to the Rajya Sabha

BJP not confident of winning more than 200 LS seats, alleges Sanjay Raut
Updated On : 18 Feb 2024 | 2:14 PM IST