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Page 30 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

BJP to do better than in 2014; NDA will bag two-thirds majority: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh exuded confidence over BJP's prospects in the polls, stating that the opposition should not keep people in the dark about its Prime Ministerial candidate

BJP to do better than in 2014; NDA will bag two-thirds majority: Rajnath
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 2:10 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls LIVE: BJP will win more seats than in 2014, says Rajnath

Live updates of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. The final phase of polling will happen on May 19. It will be followed by the exit polls

Lok Sabha polls LIVE: BJP will win more seats than in 2014, says Rajnath
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 1:59 PM IST

If Pak is sincere in fighting terrorism then India will help: Rajnath

Rajnath made an appeal to the Pak premier, asking him to ensure that terrorism is eradicated from the country

If Pak is sincere in fighting terrorism then India will help: Rajnath
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 12:29 PM IST

Who's with whom? Parties seek partners as Lok Sabha election nears end

The seven-phase election started on April 11 and ends on May 19. Below is how India's biggest parties are aligned

Who's with whom? Parties seek partners as Lok Sabha election nears end
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 10:11 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi for his 'cloudy weather' theory

Priyanka further said that Modi promised a corruption-free govt but went ahead and perpetrated a "Rs 30,000 cr Rafale scam"

Priyanka Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi for his 'cloudy weather' theory
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 8:01 AM IST

Confident that rate of unemployment will be about 3-4% in 2 years: Gadkari

'Politics is a game of compulsions, limitation and contradictions'

Confident that rate of unemployment will be about 3-4% in 2 years: Gadkari
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 3:18 AM IST

Number of Lok Sabha candidates with criminal cases up 4% in 10 years

It found that 2,297, or 29%, candidates are "crorepatis", that is with assets of more than Rs 1 crore

Number of Lok Sabha candidates with criminal cases up 4% in 10 years
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 1:59 AM IST

Till 7th phase, women only 10% of all candidates in poll fray: Report

Four out of seven phases had single-digit female candidate participation

Till 7th phase, women only 10% of all candidates in poll fray: Report
Updated On : 14 May 2019 | 12:03 AM IST

Traffic jam, air pollution, job top priorities of Delhi voters: ADR survey

The survey covered 534 Lok Sabha constituencies, including the seven in Delhi, with 2,73,487 voters participating in the nation-wide exercise

Traffic jam, air pollution, job top priorities of Delhi voters: ADR survey
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:36 PM IST

Amit Shah calls off rally in West Bengal, TMC denies any role

The TMC, however, rebutted the allegations, claiming the BJP had cancelled the rally fearing a low turnout

Amit Shah calls off rally in West Bengal, TMC denies any role
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:25 PM IST

Jaitley rejects Mayawati's remarks on PM, says she is unfit for public life

Jaitley's tweet came hours after Mayawati alleged that women in the BJP are scared of their husbands meeting Modi fearing they might also "abandon their wives"

Jaitley rejects Mayawati's remarks on PM, says she is unfit for public life
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

Congress vows to 'clean up' economic data collection if it wins election

The Modi government has acknowledged that there are deficiencies in its data collection, but adds there has been no impact on GDP estimates

Congress vows to 'clean up' economic data collection if it wins election
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

Pitroda should be ashamed, seek apology for 1984 riots' remarks: Rahul

Gandhi's remarks came at his first poll rally in Punjab in an apparent damage control exercise after an uproar over Pitroda's "hua to hua" response to a query on the riots

Pitroda should be ashamed, seek apology for 1984 riots' remarks: Rahul
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath to camp in Gorakhpur, address 19 rallies in next 5 days

After losing Gorakhpur se­at to SP-BSP candidate in the byelections last year, Yogi has fielded Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan this time

Yogi Adityanath to camp in Gorakhpur, address 19 rallies in next 5 days
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 11:18 PM IST

In Indore, BJP makes last-ditch effort to woo Marathi voters for LS polls

Community upset with party denying ticket to 8-time MP Sumitra Mahajan

In Indore, BJP makes last-ditch effort to woo Marathi voters for LS polls
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 10:52 PM IST

KCR meets Stalin, gets message: DMK committed to alliance with Congress

Stalin's party conveyed its stand and reaffirmed its alliance with Congress

KCR meets Stalin, gets message: DMK committed to alliance with Congress
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 10:34 PM IST

Cong lowered political discourse, never has a PM been abused: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh sarcastically stated that the BJP is worried they might not have a Leader of Opposition again.

Cong lowered political discourse, never has a PM been abused: Rajnath
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 6:30 PM IST

Modi says Cong used defence deals as ATMs, delayed bullet-proof jackets

The Prime Minister urged voters to ensure development, reminding them that India used to rely on foreign countries for 70 per cent of its army needs.

Modi says Cong used defence deals as ATMs, delayed bullet-proof jackets
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 5:50 PM IST

BJP will bag 301 seats, Modi wave across nation: Shahnawaz Hussain

Shahnawaz Hussain stated that the BJP-led NDA alliance would win 39 of the 40 seats in Bihar

BJP will bag 301 seats, Modi wave across nation: Shahnawaz Hussain
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 3:34 PM IST

Congress may reap benefit from apple farmers' anger in Himachal Pradesh

Locals here say they want to teach the BJP a lesson. Will the party manage to retain the seat?

Congress may reap benefit from apple farmers' anger in Himachal Pradesh
Updated On : 13 May 2019 | 3:14 PM IST