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Page 57 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Mamata backs Kanimozhi, accuses Modi of trying to threaten Opposition

Kanimozhi is being harassed as DMK is opposed to BJP's divisive politics in south India, she said

Mamata backs Kanimozhi, accuses Modi of trying to threaten Opposition
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 3:34 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Modi's anti-national acts dividing India, says Rahul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election rally in Solapur, while Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address rallies in Kerala. Catch Lok Sabha elections live updates

Lok Sabha elections: Modi's anti-national acts dividing India, says Rahul
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 2:52 PM IST

Congress and BJP poll manifestos: High on largesse, low on fiscal prudence

The promises by the two main rivals at the general elections come at a time when the Centre is struggling hard to contain fiscal deficit at 3.4 per cent of GDP for 2018-19

Congress and BJP poll manifestos: High on largesse, low on fiscal prudence
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 2:29 PM IST

BJP promises piped water to all by 2024 but allocated reduced funds to it

In its manifesto for the 2014 elections, the BJP had promised that the government would "facilitate piped water to all households"

BJP promises piped water to all by 2024 but allocated reduced funds to it
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 7:07 AM IST

Polling in Tripura East Lok Sabha seat deferred to April 23, says EC

'The law and order situation prevailing ... is not conducive to the holding of free and fair poll', said EC

Polling in Tripura East Lok Sabha seat deferred to April 23, says EC
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:51 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash recovery

Tamil Nadu's chief electoral officer Satyabrata Sahoo submitted the report related to the seizure of money

Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash recovery
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:47 AM IST

Rural Bengaluru seeks policy change to address farm distress, lack of jobs

Voters seek policy change to address farm distress, lack of employment

Rural Bengaluru seeks policy change to address farm distress, lack of jobs
Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 1:43 AM IST

Central forces to guard 80% booths in Bengal's 3 LS seats in first phase

Apart from that, six companies of central forces will be deployed to guard the strong rooms

Central forces to guard 80% booths in Bengal's 3 LS seats in first phase
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 11:14 PM IST

Strength of 'one vote' enabled surgical, air strike in Pakistan: PM Modi

Modi's barb came a day after Gandhi made the "how come all Modis are thieves" remark

Strength of 'one vote' enabled surgical, air strike in Pakistan: PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 11:05 PM IST

Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash haul

The Election Commission had two days ago recommended to the President that elections in Vellore be cancelled.

Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu's Vellore cancelled after cash haul
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 11:00 PM IST

Plea in SC for ensuring safety of EVMs after Lok Sabha elections

The plea said that as alleged it was possible to tamper with the EVMs in broad daylight during post poll situations

Plea in SC for ensuring safety of EVMs after Lok Sabha elections
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 10:59 PM IST

'Go out and vote': Game of Thrones goes viral this election season

Coincidentally, the show's finale will air on May 19, the day of the seventh and last phase of polling in Election 2019

'Go out and vote': Game of Thrones goes viral this election season
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 10:52 PM IST

Mayawati absent, nephew takes over as campaigning ends for second phase

In his brief speech, nephew Akash thanked supporters for turning up in large numbers

Mayawati absent, nephew takes over as campaigning ends for second phase
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 10:46 PM IST

PM Modi lashes out at Naveen Patnaik govt over subsidised rice scheme

The subsidised rice distribution scheme has been a major poll plank for Naveen Patnaik-led BJD govt in previous elections where outcomes immensely favoured the incumbent government

PM Modi lashes out at Naveen Patnaik govt over subsidised rice scheme
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 9:52 PM IST

Campaigning ends for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019 will be held on April 18 for 96 seats spread across 12 states and the union territory of Puducherry

Campaigning ends for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 8:58 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi slams Rahul Gandhi over 'all Modis are thieves' remark

Addressing a rally, Modi said it has become a fashion for the "naamdar" to speak in derogatory terms

PM Narendra Modi slams Rahul Gandhi over 'all Modis are thieves' remark
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 4:23 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE: Rajnath Singh files nomination from Lucknow

The second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections 2019 will take place on April 18 to choose 97 members of Lok Sabha across 13 states

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE: Rajnath Singh files nomination from Lucknow
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 2:49 PM IST

Rajbhar's SBSP parts ways with BJP in Uttar Pradesh, names 39 candidates

Also names the candidates it has fielded against PM Modi in Varanasi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow

Rajbhar's SBSP parts ways with BJP in Uttar Pradesh, names 39 candidates
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 2:11 PM IST

In his autumn years, Mulayam Singh Yadav faces an acute political dilemma

As the Yadav clan spars, the SP founder is left an embittered man in his twilight years

In his autumn years, Mulayam Singh Yadav faces an acute political dilemma
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 1:19 PM IST

Vile & baleful: From BJP to Congress, attacks turn personal in poll season

Campaign managers working with different political parties said often such controversial remarks are strategically made, including at the behest of rivals for obvious gains, to polarise voters

Vile & baleful: From BJP to Congress, attacks turn personal in poll season
Updated On : 16 Apr 2019 | 12:25 PM IST