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Page 85 - Lok Sabha Election 2024

Gurugram has highest voter count in Haryana with over 2.5 million voters

Polling for all the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana will take place on May 25 followed by counting on June 4

Gurugram has highest voter count in Haryana with over 2.5 million voters
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 8:45 PM IST

Modi govt used privatisation as weapon to weaken reservations: Ramesh

The opposition party also claimed that the secret behind the BJP's '400 paar' slogan is that they will openly try to end reservation this time

Modi govt used privatisation as weapon to weaken reservations: Ramesh
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 8:00 PM IST

Startups grew over 300 times in ten years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

He said the country today has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally and is home to the fastest-growing unicorns

Startups grew over 300 times in ten years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 6:07 PM IST

INDIA bloc's plan is to give PM's post to parties for one year each: Modi

"With such a system, the good of the country cannot be expected," he said at an election rally here, as he urged the people not to waste their vote

INDIA bloc's plan is to give PM's post to parties for one year each: Modi
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

Just 8% of women candidates in first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

Of the 135 women candidates in phase 1, Tamil Nadu had the highest share at 76, but they account for just 8 per cent of the candidates in the state

Just 8% of women candidates in first two phases of Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 4:07 PM IST

PM Modi runs govt for billionaires, Patnaik for select few: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing an election rally in Cuttack's Salepur, Gandhi claimed that though the BJD and BJP were fighting the electoral battle against each other, in reality, they were working together.

PM Modi runs govt for billionaires, Patnaik for select few: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 2:12 PM IST

'Shehzade' insulted Maharajas, but silent on atrocities by Nawabs: PM Modi

He further recalled the contributions of the Raja of Banaras in setting up Banaras Hindu University, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar in the reconstruction of temples

'Shehzade' insulted Maharajas, but silent on atrocities by Nawabs: PM Modi
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

INDIA bloc's 7 sitting MLAs to contest from Jharkhand, BJP chooses 3

While the INDIA alliance has opted for continuity by nominating seven sitting legislators, the BJP has chosen three MLAs as candidates across the state's 14 Lok Sabha constituencies.

INDIA bloc's 7 sitting MLAs to contest from Jharkhand, BJP chooses 3
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

Big blow to opposition, several Samajwadi Party leaders join BJP in Lucknow

Former Samajwadi Party MLA Jai Choubey and several other leaders including Balram Yadav, and Jagat Jaiswal joined the BJP in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.

Big blow to opposition, several Samajwadi Party leaders join BJP in Lucknow
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 1:32 PM IST

Lost opportunity for Tata car plant at Singur dominates poll narrative

Hooghly district, home to Singur area, rose to national prominence in 2006-2007 due to the anti-land acquisition movement against the erstwhile Left Front government that eventually caused the regime'

Lost opportunity for Tata car plant at Singur dominates poll narrative
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

Baramati a fight for Maharashtra's pride; MVA to win 30-35 LS seats: Raut

The NCP (SP), which is part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) along with the Sena (UBT) and the Congress, has renominated its sitting MP Supriya Sule from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency.

Baramati a fight for Maharashtra's pride; MVA to win 30-35 LS seats: Raut
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 12:41 PM IST

After LS polls phase II washout, desperate PM 'fear-mongering'?: Congress

Elaborating on what he said were jumla details, Ramesh asked where have BJP MPs been while the Modi government has been unleashing its vengeance on Karnataka

After LS polls phase II washout, desperate PM 'fear-mongering'?: Congress
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

SAD to contest Gurdaspur LS seat on party symbol for 1st time in decades

The Sukhbir Singh Badal-led SAD has placed its bet on the party's senior vice president and veteran leader Daljit Singh Cheema from the seat.

SAD to contest Gurdaspur LS seat on party symbol for 1st time in decades
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 11:47 AM IST

LS polls: JP Nadda and Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Odisha today

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address an election rally at Salepur in Cuttack district around 1 pm. On the other hand, Nadda is scheduled to reach Bhubaneswar at 4.30 pm.

LS polls: JP Nadda and Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Odisha today
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 11:33 AM IST

PM imagining Cong manifesto, should debate 'real' issues, says Chidambaram

Chidambaram's remarks come amid repeated attacks by the prime minister over Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'inheritance tax' comments amid the row on the issue of 'wealth redistribution'.

PM imagining Cong manifesto, should debate 'real' issues, says Chidambaram
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 11:14 AM IST

Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks BJP Prez Nadda

The CBI on Friday seized arms and ammunition, including a police service revolver and foreign-made firearms, during searches at two premises of an associate of Sheikh

Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks BJP Prez Nadda
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 10:48 AM IST

LS polls: BJP will win more than 10 seats in T'gana, claims party leader

The BJP won four seats in Telangana in the 2019 general elections

LS polls: BJP will win more than 10 seats in T'gana, claims party leader
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 9:19 AM IST

LS polls: ECI orders repolling at 6 outer Manipur stations on April 30

Earlier, re-polling was held in 11 polling stations of the Inner Manipur constituency on April 22, after multiple incidents of violence were reported during the first phase of polling on April 19.

LS polls: ECI orders repolling at 6 outer Manipur stations on April 30
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 7:42 AM IST

Congress' next list of LS candidates to be out within 2 days: KC Venugopal

Congress held a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting Saturday to discuss candidates for highly anticipated seats in Uttar Pradesh--Raebareli and Amethi.

Congress' next list of LS candidates to be out within 2 days: KC Venugopal
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 7:00 AM IST

LS polls: PM Modi to address four mega rallies in North K'taka today

The third phase is scheduled for May 7 which will witness polling in 94 constituencies across 12 states/UTs. The results will be announced on June 4

LS polls: PM Modi to address four mega rallies in North K'taka today
Updated On : 28 Apr 2024 | 6:50 AM IST