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Page 112 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Will not contest Lok Sabha elections in 2019, says Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj was Delhi's first woman chief minister

Will not contest Lok Sabha elections in 2019, says Sushma Swaraj
Updated On : 20 Nov 2018 | 11:02 PM IST

Mission 2019: Yogi likely to sweeten UP cane price amid sugar crisis

Last year, the state had increased the State Advised Price (SAP) by Rs 10/quintal from Rs 305/quintal to Rs 315/quintal for the common variety of sugarcane

Mission 2019: Yogi likely to sweeten UP cane price amid sugar crisis
Updated On : 20 Nov 2018 | 2:02 AM IST

BJP weaves caste, triple talaq into temple narrative in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP is gearing up to hold a mega Dalit conclave in Lucknow on December 26-27 to woo the community, which had been staunch Congress supporters before switching loyalties to the BSP

BJP weaves caste, triple talaq into temple narrative in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 18 Nov 2018 | 11:17 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath to lead 'Kamal Sandesh Bike Rally' in Varanasi on Saturday

BJP has organised 'Bike Rally' in 80 Lok Sabha seats

Yogi Adityanath to lead 'Kamal Sandesh Bike Rally' in Varanasi on Saturday
Updated On : 15 Nov 2018 | 4:43 PM IST

Bengal Congress in favour of fighting Lok Sabha election alone: Somen Mitra

The Congress has already been hit with the exodus of its elected representatives to the Trinamool Congress

Bengal Congress in favour of fighting Lok Sabha election alone: Somen Mitra
Updated On : 13 Nov 2018 | 1:04 PM IST

With eye on LS polls, UP to launch projects worth Rs 340 bn in Bundelkhand

With poll dates drawing nearer, the Adityanath government is burning the midnight oil to complete the necessary groundwork for laying their foundation

With eye on LS polls, UP to launch projects worth Rs 340 bn in Bundelkhand
Updated On : 12 Nov 2018 | 9:40 PM IST

Upendra Kushwaha meets Sharad Yadav, fuels speculation over his next move

In a tweet, Kushwaha described the meeting as a courtesy call

Upendra Kushwaha meets Sharad Yadav, fuels speculation over his next move
Updated On : 12 Nov 2018 | 12:09 PM IST

Small parties gear up to enter the poll arena to take on bigwigs in Bihar

The Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress alliance seems to be wooing these parties

Small parties gear up to enter the poll arena to take on bigwigs in Bihar
Updated On : 11 Nov 2018 | 9:09 PM IST

Is Mayawati really committed to the idea of Opposition's 'mahagathbandhan'?

Although Mayawati played a proactive role last May to bring the Congress and her ally, the JD(S), she has remained silent about the latest by-election results

Is Mayawati really committed to the idea of Opposition's 'mahagathbandhan'?
Updated On : 10 Nov 2018 | 2:02 PM IST

EC bans all exit polls for 5 election-bound states from Nov 12 to Dec 7

While polling in Chhattisgarh is scheduled in two phases on November 12 and November 20, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram would vote on November 28. Rajasthan and Telangana will go to vote on December 7

EC bans all exit polls for 5 election-bound states from Nov 12 to Dec 7
Updated On : 09 Nov 2018 | 9:07 PM IST

NDA constituents, LJP & RLSP want same no. of LS seats in Bihar as in 2014

BJP had won 22 seats in Bihar in the 2014 election, while Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP had contested seven seats and won six.

NDA constituents, LJP & RLSP want same no. of LS seats in Bihar as in 2014
Updated On : 09 Nov 2018 | 1:04 PM IST

NDA constituents want to contest same number of seats as in 2014 polls

The RLSP insisted that it would not accept a share of fewer than three seats

NDA constituents want to contest same number of seats as in 2014 polls
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 11:35 PM IST

Naidu meets Gowda, Kumaraswamy, says uniting Opposition to save democracy

The TDP chief's meeting with the JD-S leaders came a week after he met Congress President Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on November 1 as part of his effort to unify the Opposition

Naidu meets Gowda, Kumaraswamy, says uniting Opposition to save democracy
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 11:00 PM IST

After failing on development, jobs, BJP going back to Hindutva: Chidambaram

Chidambaram also said that state-wise alliances should be formed in different states to defeat the saffron party

After failing on development, jobs, BJP going back to Hindutva: Chidambaram
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 10:09 PM IST

After Karnataka win, Cong and JD(S) vow to fight Lok Sabha polls together

Janata Dal (Secular) and the Congress and said the two parties would contest the 2019 polls together in all the 28 constituencies in the state

After Karnataka win, Cong and JD(S) vow to fight Lok Sabha polls together
Updated On : 06 Nov 2018 | 5:41 PM IST

Political karma comes full circle for BJP as it returns to Hindutva

Emotive religious issues are returning centerstage for the RSS and the BJP as the general election approaches

Political karma comes full circle for BJP as it returns to Hindutva
Updated On : 05 Nov 2018 | 8:42 AM IST

DMK pledges support to Congress to defeat BJP in Lok Sabha polls 2019

Stalin, who is the leader of opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly, said he seconded Naidu's 'save nation,' slogan

DMK pledges support to Congress to defeat BJP in Lok Sabha polls 2019
Updated On : 02 Nov 2018 | 8:40 PM IST

Chandrababu Naidu, Rahul Gandhi end 35-year-old rivalry to 'save democracy'

Both insisted the question of leadership of the opposition alliance will be decided post-election

Chandrababu Naidu, Rahul Gandhi end 35-year-old rivalry to 'save democracy'
Updated On : 02 Nov 2018 | 9:27 AM IST

Will work together to defeat BJP: Rahul after meeting TDP chief Naidu

'We will meet on a common platform and chalk out strategies,' Naidu said

Will work together to defeat BJP: Rahul after meeting TDP chief Naidu
Updated On : 01 Nov 2018 | 6:06 PM IST

To take on BJP, Chandrababu Naidu talks alliance with Pawar, Abdullah

The TDP chief is likely to call on Congress president Rahul Gandhi later in the day, to discuss the matter

To take on BJP, Chandrababu Naidu talks alliance with Pawar, Abdullah
Updated On : 01 Nov 2018 | 3:18 PM IST