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Page 119 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Can BJP replace Congress as apparent beneficiary of simultaneous elections?

BJP has won only 4 of the 35 simultaneous polls in the past three decades

Can BJP replace Congress as apparent beneficiary of simultaneous elections?
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:41 PM IST

CEC rules out possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

The Lok Sabha elections are due in April-May next year

CEC rules out possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:41 PM IST

MGP forms committee to decide stand on Lok Sabha polls

The regional outfit is part of the BJP-led government in the coastal state and a member of the NDA

MGP forms committee to decide stand on Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:41 PM IST

If not Rahul, who?

The alternative from within the Congress is Mr Chidambaram

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:40 PM IST

BJP eyeing alliance route to boost prospects in south India for 2019 polls

With the BJP not a major force in any of these states except Karnataka, the party wants to maintain a degree of cordiality with regional parties in south India

BJP eyeing alliance route to boost prospects in south India for 2019 polls
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:40 PM IST

BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019, Amit Shah vows to better 2014 performance

Shah inaugurated the office-bearers meeting and it will be followed by a two-day meeting of the party's national executive

BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019, Amit Shah vows to better 2014 performance
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:40 PM IST

Mahagathbandhan a compulsion, vindication of BJP's success: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the proposed grand alliance of the opposition was leaderless, had no clear policy and its intentions were corrupt

Mahagathbandhan a compulsion, vindication of BJP's success: PM Modi
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:40 PM IST
'Ajeya Bharat, Atal BJP': PM Modi's theme song for 2019 Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:40 PM IST

Grand alliance of opposition parties could hurt BJP in UP: Amit Shah

Shah said the state polls to Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan will be a 'trailer' for 2019

Grand alliance of opposition parties could hurt BJP in UP: Amit Shah
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:39 PM IST

An election-year syndrome

There is no doubt that meeting a widening current account deficit will be a challenge for the government, particularly in the run-up to the general elections

An election-year syndrome
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:39 PM IST

2019 Lok Sabha polls: Owaisi's AIMIM, Ambedkar's BBM to tie up in M'rashtra

Owaisi and Ambedkar will meet before public rally on October 2 to decide on structure of alliance

2019 Lok Sabha polls: Owaisi's AIMIM, Ambedkar's BBM to tie up in M'rashtra
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:39 PM IST

In a bid to secure another term, BJP will use 'T20 formula' for 2019 polls

The initiative is for establishing direct dialogue with the public

In a bid to secure another term, BJP will use 'T20 formula' for 2019 polls
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:38 PM IST

To defeat BJP, Opposition should draw lessons from recent student elections

The emergence of regional parties, some of which are extremely strong, presents both advantages and challenges for the BJP and the Congress

To defeat BJP, Opposition should draw lessons from recent student elections
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:38 PM IST

Debate guillotined: Growing erosion of legislative accountability

For the first time in years the Lok Sabha did not discuss and vote on even one demand for grant

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:32 PM IST

Why the rise of regional parties is proving to be a thorn in BJP's side

Defeats in Rajasthan, and UP's Phulpur and Gorakhpur signal an alignment of castes that could wipe out BJP across the Hindi heartland, shatter its dream of reprising 2014

Why the rise of regional parties is proving to be a thorn in BJP's side
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:30 PM IST

BJP may use Hindutva issue in 2019 LS polls: Mayawati

Mayawati was addressing party workers from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at a function here

BJP may use Hindutva issue in 2019 LS polls: Mayawati
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:26 PM IST

Will BJP gain from early Lok Sabha elections? This is what data suggest

If state elections are any harbinger for the next general elections, then the BJP is certainly on a declining trend

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:26 PM IST

Do you think Modi will win if LS polls are held within 100 days? Find out

The first and foremost argument is a declining trend in the BJP's electoral performance since 2014

Do you think Modi will win if LS polls are held within 100 days? Find out
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:25 PM IST

Modi govt looks at building women-specific narrative for 2019 polls

There would be schemes that directly benefit women, like maternity benefit of Rs 6,000 and Ujjwala

Modi govt looks at building women-specific narrative for 2019 polls
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:24 PM IST

NDA's resolution: Will succeed in 2019 Lok Sabha elections under PM Modi

However, there was no discussion on the upcoming presidential or vice presidential elections

NDA's resolution: Will succeed in 2019 Lok Sabha elections under PM Modi
Updated On : 25 Sep 2018 | 4:24 PM IST