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Ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP to take out 3 rath yatras in West Bengal

Each rath yatra will cover 14 Lok Sabha constituencies

Ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls, BJP to take out 3 rath yatras in West Bengal
Updated On : 09 Oct 2018 | 10:48 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Why Mayawati is key to defeating BJP, Modi

A woman who represents millions of India's poorest citizens is now the country's most sought-after politician

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Why Mayawati is key to defeating BJP, Modi
Updated On : 09 Oct 2018 | 9:57 AM IST

Elections 2019: Allocation of requisite EVMs, VVPATs underway, says ECI

Around 2,230,000 ballot units, 1.63 million control units and nearly 1.73 million VVPATs will be used for the forthcoming elections in 2019, read a statement

Elections 2019: Allocation of requisite EVMs, VVPATs underway, says ECI
Updated On : 07 Oct 2018 | 3:02 PM IST

Sharad Pawar won't contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls due to old age: Ajit Pawar

Sharad Pawar had left the Congress party over the foreign nationalist issue of Sonia Gandhi and constituted the NCP

Sharad Pawar won't contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls due to old age: Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 07 Oct 2018 | 12:08 PM IST

2019 LS polls: NCP chief Sharad Pawar won't contest from Pune, says Ahwad

The NCP has demanded a 50-50 seat-sharing formula for the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats in its alliance talks with the Congress

2019 LS polls: NCP chief Sharad Pawar won't contest from Pune, says Ahwad
Updated On : 06 Oct 2018 | 6:25 PM IST

How a financial squeeze on farmers poses a challenge for PM Modi in 2019

Indian farmers voted overwhelmingly for Modi in 2014. But a fall in rural incomes risks damaging that support next year

How a financial squeeze on farmers poses a challenge for PM Modi in 2019
Updated On : 04 Oct 2018 | 8:50 AM IST

Mayawati ditches 'stubborn' Congress ahead of MP, Rajasthan elections

She claimed it was because of the Congress' attitude that the BJP remained in power in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and other states

Mayawati ditches 'stubborn' Congress ahead of MP, Rajasthan elections
Updated On : 04 Oct 2018 | 7:52 AM IST

With eye on 2019 Lok Sabha polls, UP BJP to create 50,000 WhatsApp groups

BJP has established a well-oiled IT team at almost 163,000 poll booths in UP

With eye on 2019 Lok Sabha polls, UP BJP to create 50,000 WhatsApp groups
Updated On : 03 Oct 2018 | 5:51 PM IST

State scan: Ajit Jogi may hold the trump card in Chhattisgarh polls 2018

Now Jogi has got an opportunity to get back at the Congress by thwarting its effort to form an alliance with the BSP in Chhattisgarh.

State scan: Ajit Jogi may hold the trump card in Chhattisgarh polls 2018
Updated On : 01 Oct 2018 | 7:37 AM IST

Counting Swallows before summer: Political wind could be shifting

Among other things, even the BJP's plan to field a larger number of film stars and cricketers in elections than in the past suggests it realises the Modi tsunami of 2014 may be losing its force

Counting Swallows before summer: Political wind could be shifting
Updated On : 01 Oct 2018 | 7:02 AM IST

LS polls 2019: BJP, Cong, SP, BSP battle for affection of Hindu gods in UP

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, thanks to his many visits to temples in recent times, is now being portrayed by the party cadres as a 'Shiv bhakt'

LS polls 2019: BJP, Cong, SP, BSP battle for affection of Hindu gods in UP
Updated On : 30 Sep 2018 | 2:06 PM IST

Does Rahul have what it takes to forge opposition unity before 2019 polls?

The Congress president is not burdened by administrative duties

Does Rahul have what it takes to forge opposition unity before 2019 polls?
Updated On : 29 Sep 2018 | 2:13 PM IST

2019 polls: Committed to deploy VVPATs at all polling stations, says ECI

The Commission has estimated a requirement of 171% ballot units

2019 polls: Committed to deploy VVPATs at all polling stations, says ECI
Updated On : 27 Sep 2018 | 9:37 AM IST

A welfare scheme for 500 mn Indians: Is this Modi's big plan for 2019?

The government has drafted a bill to extend benefits to all workers, including those in informal employment, by merging and simplifying 15 federal labour laws into one

A welfare scheme for 500 mn Indians: Is this Modi's big plan for 2019?
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:25 PM IST

Who'll be NDA's face in Bihar in 2019 polls? Here's what Nitish Kumar said

Earlier, Sushil Modi said Nitish Kumar is ruling alliance' leader in the state and the NDA will seek votes in the 2019 polls in the name Nitish Kumar and PM Modi's works

Who'll be NDA's face in Bihar in 2019 polls? Here's what Nitish Kumar said
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:23 PM IST

Amit Shah meets ex-CJI Lahoti, Ramdev to seek support for 2019 polls

Launching the 'Sampark For Samarthan' exercise, earlier, Amit Shah had met former Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag and Subhash Kashyap on May 29

Amit Shah meets ex-CJI Lahoti, Ramdev to seek support for 2019 polls
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:23 PM IST

We will win 2019 general elections by building an alliance: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said that the Congress party was building a "formidable alliance" to fight the divisive forces in power in India

We will win 2019 general elections by building an alliance: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:23 PM IST

Oppn to meet EC today, pitch for paper ballots, cap on party expenses

Although the EC in its official agenda of the meet released to the press has not mentioned simultaneous polls, the issue is likely to come up for discussion

Oppn to meet EC today, pitch for paper ballots, cap on party expenses
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:23 PM IST

Election 2019 to turn intense as parties ready their social-media warriors

War rooms are getting ready and thousands of volunteers being trained in data analytics and communication through digital platforms as parties

Election 2019 to turn intense as parties ready their social-media warriors
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:23 PM IST

How Nitish Kumar is rolling the dice ahead of the 2019 general election

If he walks out of NDA, Paswan and Kushwaha would too. Speculation is that the three might even float an alliance outside the NDA as a 'third force' in Bihar

How Nitish Kumar is rolling the dice ahead of the 2019 general election
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:22 PM IST