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Page 39 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Urgent need to find ways to enforce the EC's accountability

Institutional decline in the EC pre-dates NDA-2 and the Congress has no moral authority to object to the present incumbents

Urgent need to find ways to enforce the EC's accountability
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 8:49 AM IST

Fielding a terror accused: BJP leaves the moral question to the people

The controversial candidate has fueled opposition accusations of hypocrisy and political opportunism against the BJP

Fielding a terror accused: BJP leaves the moral question to the people
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 8:11 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections phase V: 51 seats in seven states vote today

Ministers Rajnath Singh, Rajyavardhan Rathore, Smriti Irani and Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi among key candidates.

Lok Sabha elections phase V: 51 seats in seven states vote today
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 7:08 AM IST

From Rahul to Mulayam Singh Yadav: Family is first for taking loans

In his Lok Sabha election affidavit, Rahul Gandhi has disclosed a 'personal loan' of Rs 5 lakh from mother Sonia Gandhi, but has got no other loans in his name

From Rahul to Mulayam Singh Yadav: Family is first for taking loans
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 4:57 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: 51 constituencies in 7 states to vote in fifth phase today

A total of 51 seats spread across seven states across north and east India are scheduled to vote in the fifth phase on Monday, with Rae Bareli and Amethi seats in Uttar Pradesh among the most watched contests.

Lok Sabha polls: 51 constituencies in 7 states to vote in fifth phase today
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 3:45 AM IST

UP's Gathbandhan makes Narendra Modi and Gandhis look beyond May 23

Over the past three days, the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have betrayed their nervousness that a repeat of 1996 could be in the offing

UP's Gathbandhan makes Narendra Modi and Gandhis look beyond May 23
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 2:49 AM IST

Slowdown likely to ease after Lok Sabha elections, say FMCG CEOs

FMCG CEOs indicate that the market should stabilise post the general elections and that some growth should make its way back especially in rural areas

Slowdown likely to ease after Lok Sabha elections, say FMCG CEOs
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 2:33 AM IST

Letter to BS: Modi, Mamata's 'street-fighting' politics is unfortunate

This is ironical because these two states have gifted the world its greatest apostles of peace and universal brotherhood - Mahatma Gandhi, Dayananda Saraswati just to name a few

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Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 1:00 AM IST

Experience vs exuberance: Northeast Delhi is set for an interesting contest

Three-time CM Sheila Dikshit takes on BJP's Manoj Tiwari in a constituency where migrant votes matter

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Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 9:13 PM IST

Story in numbers: States where 'law and order' is a priority for voters

Talking to intellectuals in Varanasi a day before he filed his nomination papers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said prosperity and development without security is of little value to a country

Story in numbers: States where 'law and order' is a priority for voters
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 9:07 PM IST

How a 'math' changed the maths of politics in Adityanath's Gorakhpur

In the hurly-burly of politics, eastern UP is headed for a massive transformation

How a 'math' changed the maths of politics in Adityanath's Gorakhpur
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 8:57 PM IST

Karma awaits you: Rahul replies to Modi for attack on father Rajiv Gandhi

At a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi had targeted the former prime minister by calling him bhrashtachari no. 1 while attacking Rahul

Karma awaits you: Rahul replies to Modi for attack on father Rajiv Gandhi
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 7:30 PM IST

How authorities are battling 'red terror' in Jharkhand, Bihar this election

As elections approach, extremism in Bihar and Jharkhand, which was carved out in November 2000, becomes a cause for worry for police and administration officials

How authorities are battling 'red terror' in Jharkhand, Bihar this election
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 4:02 PM IST

Modi factor of 2014 won't work this time, UPA will come to power: Pilot

The BJP's talk of mandir-masjid, Ali-Bajrangbali, or redefining nationalism, will not resonate with the people, said the Congress leader

Modi factor of 2014 won't work this time, UPA will come to power: Pilot
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 3:00 PM IST

LS polls: In Bikaner, farmers still root for Modi despite agrarian distress

Programmes like PM-Kisan and an increase in the minimum support price have had virtually no impact on their lives, said Jhandu Ram from Nal village

LS polls: In Bikaner, farmers still root for Modi despite agrarian distress
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 2:43 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: Water, traffic issues take centre-stage in South Delhi

Water supply remains one of the biggest concerns for the residents of South Delhi. Some places in Mehrauli, Chattarpur and Sangam Vihar still experience water scarcity

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Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 2:03 PM IST

LS polls LIVE: Karma awaits you, Rahul replies to PM's remark on his father

Fifth phase of polling will be held on Monday in 14 seats in UP, 12 in Rajasthan, 7 seats each in West Bengal and MP, 5 in Bihar, 4 in Jharkhand and two seats in J&K. Catch live updates here

LS polls LIVE: Karma awaits you, Rahul replies to PM's remark on his father
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 1:20 PM IST

Shadow of Jat agitation looms large on Lok Sabha polls in Haryana

The 2016 pro-reservation mayhem has pushed Haryana to extreme levels of social polarisation and inter-community distrust

Shadow of Jat agitation looms large on Lok Sabha polls in Haryana
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 12:44 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee: The woman standing between Modi and a Lok Sabha majority

Mamata Banerjee still dominates West Bengal and is a possible prime minister candidate if a loose alliance of opposition parties can band together and defeat Modi

Mamata Banerjee: The woman standing between Modi and a Lok Sabha majority
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 8:35 AM IST

India needs minister for investment; a technocrat to fix turmoil in finance

The government must find an investment czar, who will boldly open doors to American and Japanese finance

India needs minister for investment; a technocrat to fix turmoil in finance
Updated On : 05 May 2019 | 8:34 AM IST