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Page 6 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

BJP marketed 'product Modi' well, built 'personality cult': Shashi Tharoor

In Tharoor's view, had the Congress' idea of NYAY, a minimum income guarantee scheme, been unrolled even six months earlier, it might have won over many voters

BJP marketed 'product Modi' well, built 'personality cult': Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 2:59 PM IST

Modi united India like no PM in decades, says Time's new article

The article titled Modi Has United India Like No Prime Minister in Decades' is written by Manoj Ladwa, founder and chief executive of the India Inc Group

Modi united India like no PM in decades, says Time's new article
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 2:47 PM IST

Modi's swearing-in: Kin of BJP workers killed in violence in Bengal invited

According to BJP sources, it is a "message" for Mamata Banerjee and the TMC as West Bengal is on the priority list of the saffron party.

Modi's swearing-in: Kin of BJP workers killed in violence in Bengal invited
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 2:39 PM IST

Lok sabha polls: Modi equation shattered caste equations, says UP Dy CM

''The biggest reason for the historic win of the BJP in the Lok Sabha election was only one. It was Narendra Modi, Narendra Modi and Narendra Modi", said Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lok sabha polls: Modi equation shattered caste equations, says UP Dy CM
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 2:13 PM IST

Arun Jaitley opts out of Modi govt, cites deteriorating health as reason

Earlier, sources had revealed that Jaitley, 66, was unlikely take up any offer to continue in the top job as his health has deteriorated over the past few months

Arun Jaitley opts out of Modi govt, cites deteriorating health as reason
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 1:40 PM IST

Modi swearing-in: Govt depts near Rashtrapati Bhavan to shut early tomorrow

The government offices located in the North Block, South Block, Rail Bhawan, Vayu Bhawan, Sena Bhawan, DRDO and Hutments would be closed early at 2.00 pm on May 30 for the swearing-in ceremony.

Modi swearing-in: Govt depts near Rashtrapati Bhavan to shut early tomorrow
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 1:33 PM IST

BJP fares well in 'minority-concentration' districts, wins over 50% seats

An analyst claimed that Muslims did not vote en bloc in favour of one party or candidate this time

BJP fares well in 'minority-concentration' districts, wins over 50% seats
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 1:26 PM IST

Venugopal to meet leaders of JD(S), Cong in K'taka amid reports of rift

Venugopal will meet Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, CLP leader and Coordination Committee chief Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara and Pradesh Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao.

Venugopal to meet leaders of JD(S), Cong in K'taka amid reports of rift
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 1:08 PM IST

After LS poll debacle, Rajasthan Congress executive committee to meet today

The meeting will be chaired by PCC chief and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot

After LS poll debacle, Rajasthan Congress executive committee to meet today
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 10:26 AM IST

Who can replace Amit Shah as BJP president if he gets a Cabinet berth?

BJP circles feel Shah will be asked to move to the government as part of the plan to push for speedy implementation of Modi's ambitious agenda for his second term

Who can replace Amit Shah as BJP president if he gets a Cabinet berth?
Updated On : 29 May 2019 | 10:23 AM IST

Mamata to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony as 'constitutional courtesy'

Banerjee told reporters at the state secretariat that the invitation for the ceremony arrived on Tuesday and she will be attending it as "constitutional courtesy"

Mamata to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony as 'constitutional courtesy'
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 11:26 PM IST

B'desh, Myanmar presidents among other leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in

The prime ministers of Nepal, Mauritius and Bhutan as well as special envoy of Thailand have also conveyed to India about their participation at the event, the Ministry of External Affairs said

B'desh, Myanmar presidents among other leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 11:19 PM IST

TMC loses 2 MLAs, 50 councillors to BJP in 'first of seven phases'

With these defections, TMC loses hold over two assembly constituencies and three municipal bodies in West Bengal

TMC loses 2 MLAs, 50 councillors to BJP in 'first of seven phases'
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 10:48 PM IST

All prominent opposition leaders, CMs, Guvs invited for Modi's swearing in

President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and other members of the Union Council of Ministers during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7 pm on Thursday

All prominent opposition leaders, CMs, Guvs invited for Modi's swearing in
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 10:41 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony, says official

The BJP won all the seven seats in Delhi routing both the Congress and the AAP in the Lok Sabha polls

Delhi CM Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony, says official
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 10:38 PM IST

Pawar calls for NCP meet on June 1 after poor show in Lok Sabha polls

The NCP-Congress combine bagged only five of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra where the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's tally stood at an impressive 41

Pawar calls for NCP meet on June 1 after poor show in Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 5:09 PM IST

Amid discontent within Congress, Rahul holds meetings with party leaders

Gandhi had cancelled all meetings on Monday and had become incommunicado

Amid discontent within Congress, Rahul holds meetings with party leaders
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 4:30 PM IST

LJP to recommend Ram Vilas Paswan as party representative in Modi govt

Chirag Paswan said it was Modi's prerogative to decide who will be the ministers in his government

LJP to recommend Ram Vilas Paswan as party representative in Modi govt
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 2:55 PM IST

Gehlot, Pilot, Priyanka meet Rahul Gandhi amid his resignation rumours

The party's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and general secretary K C Venugopal also met the party president at his Tughlaq Lane home

Gehlot, Pilot, Priyanka meet Rahul Gandhi amid his resignation rumours
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 2:06 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's resignation reports and the search for 'suitable successor'

A crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday unanimously rejected Rahul Gandhi's offer to resign as party president and authorised him to overhaul and restructure the party

Rahul Gandhi's resignation reports and the search for 'suitable successor'
Updated On : 28 May 2019 | 11:56 AM IST