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Page 104 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Data shows BJP bagged 92% of corporate donations to political parties

ADR data for FY18: Contribution peaked in the run-up to the Assembly polls in Himachal, Gujarat

Data shows BJP bagged 92% of corporate donations to political parties
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 11:16 PM IST

'Compulsive contrarians' opposing Modi govt with 'falsehoods': FM Jaitley

Arun Jaitley said that certain elements had used manufactured falsehoods to target the government on issues such as the Justice Loya case, Rafale deal, CBI row and the RBI debate

'Compulsive contrarians' opposing Modi govt with 'falsehoods': FM Jaitley
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 10:47 PM IST

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to spur political heat with UP visit on January 22

Both leaders would visit respective constituencies of Varanasi, Amethi

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to spur political heat with UP visit on January 22
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 6:49 PM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar to fight Lok Sabha polls 2019 despite JNU sedition case: CPI

RJD in two minds about pitting Kanhaiya as a Mahagathbandhan candidate from Begusarai seat

Kanhaiya Kumar to fight Lok Sabha polls 2019 despite JNU sedition case: CPI
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 4:11 PM IST

Mobile campaign causes decline in votes of candidates facing murder charges

The Election Commission of India made it compulsory for candidates to advertise their criminal antecedents on TV and in newspapers at least thrice during electioneering

Mobile campaign causes decline in votes of candidates facing murder charges
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 9:02 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Brokerages begin to pencil coalition scenarios

While some have suggested downside to the markets in the short-term for coalitions, long-term historical returns are higher than majority governments

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Brokerages begin to pencil coalition scenarios
Updated On : 17 Jan 2019 | 12:29 AM IST

Karnataka govt has lost majority, coalition on verge of collapse: BJP

A senior BJP leader, who declined to be named, said the party will "wait and watch" as to how the differences within the alliance play out before taking a call on its next move

Karnataka govt has lost majority, coalition on verge of collapse: BJP
Updated On : 16 Jan 2019 | 10:56 PM IST

Nadda says BJP will win 74 Lok Sabha seats in UP, downplays SP-BSP alliance

He asserted that the party's electoral plank will be that of development and not caste-based politics

Nadda says BJP will win 74 Lok Sabha seats in UP, downplays SP-BSP alliance
Updated On : 16 Jan 2019 | 6:04 PM IST

Top BJP leaders to hold press conferences across country for next 4 days

The press conferences would be given by senior central government ministers, current chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of the BJP-ruled states, among others

Top BJP leaders to hold press conferences across country for next 4 days
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 11:47 PM IST

LS polls campaign highlights: Modi slams Left, Cong over Sabarimala issue

Modi slammed the CPI(M)-led LDF govt in Kerala and Cong-led UDF Oppn over the Sabarimala issue; Congress Core Group's meeting had a detailed discussion on the preparedness for the Lok Sabha elections

LS polls campaign highlights: Modi slams Left, Cong over Sabarimala issue
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 11:40 PM IST

Cong accuses Modi govt of systematic destruction of economy, 'jumlanomics'

Congress accused the government of unleashing anarchy in the country's economy, destroying the unorganised sector and worsening the agrarian crisis

Cong accuses Modi govt of systematic destruction of economy, 'jumlanomics'
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 9:55 PM IST

Left doesn't respect Indian culture: Modi slams Kerala govt on Sabarimala

We know that the Communists do not respect India's culture, history and spirituality, Modi said at a public meeting

Left doesn't respect Indian culture: Modi slams Kerala govt on Sabarimala
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 7:48 PM IST

Unworkable alliance with maverick leadership can't deliver growth: Jaitley

Sources said Jaitley is in the US for a medical check-up. He had a kidney transplant last year

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 6:08 PM IST

2019 polls: BJP govt following a scorched-earth policy, says P Chidambaram

Congress has been accusing the BJP of taking hasty decisions to woo voters just ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls

2019 polls: BJP govt following a scorched-earth policy, says P Chidambaram
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 1:36 PM IST

PM Modi en route to Odisha, makes a brief stopover at Raipur airport

Baghel, former chief minister Raman Singh, senior BJP leaders and officials welcomed Modi at the airport

PM Modi en route to Odisha, makes a brief stopover at Raipur airport
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 11:37 AM IST

Naveen Patnaik not to attend PM Modi's official programme on Tuesday

After attending the official programme, Modi is expected to address a public rally at Patharachepa ground in Bolangir at 11.45 am

Naveen Patnaik not to attend PM Modi's official programme on Tuesday
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 3:42 AM IST

Whither grand alliance?

Congress should manage regional parties better

Whither grand alliance?
Updated On : 15 Jan 2019 | 12:03 AM IST

On 63rd birthday on Tue, Mayawati to spell out her views on BSP-SP tie-up

During a presser on Tuesday, she is expected to respond to queries on the political scenario in the country and the alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls

On 63rd birthday on Tue, Mayawati to spell out her views on BSP-SP tie-up
Updated On : 14 Jan 2019 | 11:55 PM IST

Akhilesh, Tejashwi predict BJP rout in Hindi heartland due to Oppn tie-ups

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has downplayed the alliance, saying that it was not a challenge to the BJP

Akhilesh, Tejashwi predict BJP rout in Hindi heartland due to Oppn tie-ups
Updated On : 14 Jan 2019 | 6:32 PM IST

Don't treat JD(S) as 'third grade citizens': Kumaraswamy to Congress

The JD(S) has demanded 12 out of 28 seats for the Lok Sabha polls, to which the Congress has expressed its reservations

Don't treat JD(S) as 'third grade citizens': Kumaraswamy to Congress
Updated On : 14 Jan 2019 | 1:49 PM IST