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Page 56 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala still sees an NDA government, but advises caution

He was speaking on a day the stock market hit its highest ever levels

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala still sees an NDA government, but advises caution
Updated On : 18 Apr 2019 | 12:47 AM IST

After a brief lull, BJP again tops in weekly Facebook advertising spend

The cumulative spends are up from Rs 12.4 crore for the week ending April 6, to Rs 14.8 crore for the week ending April 13

After a brief lull, BJP again tops in weekly Facebook advertising spend
Updated On : 18 Apr 2019 | 12:09 AM IST

Bhim Army chief's U-turn, says will not contest against Modi in Varanasi

Chandrashekhar's remarks comes a few days after Bahujan Samaj Party chief Maywati termed him a BJP agent and accused him of dividing dalit votes

Bhim Army chief's U-turn, says will not contest against Modi in Varanasi
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 11:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: I-T officials seize Rs 1.48 cr cash meant for bribing voters

It was neatly packed in 94 packets and envelops on which the ward number, number of voters and the amount of Rs 300 per voter was written

Tamil Nadu: I-T officials seize Rs 1.48 cr cash meant for bribing voters
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

Imran's remarks an attempt to influence polls with 'reverse swing': Modi

Modi also noted that Khan had used a slogan targeting him during Pakistan elections

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 11:05 PM IST

Strong political beliefs may hamper ability to think logically: Study

The research also shows that when confronted with the unsound reasoning of opposing groups, people become better able to identify flawed logic

Strong political beliefs may hamper ability to think logically: Study
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 11:00 PM IST

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Had it been an election of digital campaigns, the cost of 2019 election would have been far less than what it actually is

Rallies matter even in election 2019
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 10:51 PM IST

Sadhvi Pragya: From blast-accused to Digvijaya Singh's opponent in Bhopal

Pragya belongs to Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh where her father was an ayurvedic doctor. Her father who also was a member of RSS and that brought her close to right-wing ideology

Sadhvi Pragya: From blast-accused to Digvijaya Singh's opponent in Bhopal
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 10:42 PM IST

Coal scam makes an appearance in Lok Sabha elections 2019 campaign

In the 2014 poll campaign, the issue remained a major poll plank and drove the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Narendra Modi to power

Coal scam makes an appearance in Lok Sabha elections 2019 campaign
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 10:03 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: A tight fight ahead in PM Modi's home state Gujarat

Since 2014, a lot has changed in Gujarat, especially after the 2017 Assembly elections

Lok Sabha elections: A tight fight ahead in PM Modi's home state Gujarat
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 9:57 PM IST

Madras HC upholds cancellation of Lok Sabha poll in Vellore seat by EC

The Election Commission on Tuesday cancelled the poll in Vellore constituency over allegations of excess use of money power

Madras HC upholds cancellation of Lok Sabha poll in Vellore seat by EC
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 9:30 PM IST

One killed in Naxal attack on polling officials in Odisha's Kandhamal

Deceased, identified as polling supervisor Sanjukta Digal, sustained head injuries and was brought dead to hospital

One killed in Naxal attack on polling officials in Odisha's Kandhamal
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 7:25 PM IST

From Malegaon blast taint to Bhopal hustings: Sadhvi Pragya's journey

Saffron-clad Thakur, with short hair and sporting a rudraksh mala, became the face of right wing extremism after being arrested by the Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad in the 2008 Malegaon blast case

From Malegaon blast taint to Bhopal hustings: Sadhvi Pragya's journey
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 7:04 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections: SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow

The candidature was announced by SP president Akhilesh Yadav, a day after Poonam Sinha joined his party

Lok Sabha Elections: SP fields Shatrughan's wife Poonam Sinha from Lucknow
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 6:58 PM IST

BJP fields Sadhvi Pragya Singh from Bhopal against Congress' Digvijay Singh

Thakur, who is out on bail, had joined the BJP only hours before her name was announced as its candidate, underscoring the saffron party's attempt to bring the Hindutva plank at centre stage of polls

BJP fields Sadhvi Pragya Singh from Bhopal against Congress' Digvijay Singh
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 5:09 PM IST

Modi's stage catches fire, UP suspends 2 energy department officials

Although, the fire was promptly doused and no one was injured, it nonetheless gave a scare to officials deployed for PM's security and raised questions on the sloppy arrangements

Modi's stage catches fire, UP suspends 2 energy department officials
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:53 PM IST

BJP banking 'goodwill' of Ayushman Bharat scheme for electoral gains in UP

So far, nearly 3 million beneficiary cards have already been generated in UP, which is more than 10% of the total count pan India

BJP banking 'goodwill' of Ayushman Bharat scheme for electoral gains in UP
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:46 PM IST

'Votes for water' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs

While drinking water grabbed third spot in the list of top-10 voter priorities, water for agriculture was placed sixth

'Votes for water' to play crucial role in polls ruled by security and jobs
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 4:43 PM IST

Kashmir an integral part; BJP won't allow two PMs in India: Amit Shah

Shah's remarks came at a poll rally, in response to National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent suggestion of having a separate prime minister for Kashmir

Kashmir an integral part; BJP won't allow two PMs in India: Amit Shah
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:49 PM IST

NaMo TV will have to follow pre-poll silence period as per election law: EC

The directions were issued to the Delhi chief electoral officer as he is the nodal officer to pre-certify political content in TV channels and similar platforms which are beamed nationally

NaMo TV will have to follow pre-poll silence period as per election law: EC
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:42 PM IST