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Page 68 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Both BJP, Congress failed people: Mayawati at SP-BSP-RLD first joint rally

This is SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BSP's Mayawati and RLD's Ajit Singh first joint rally ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019

Both BJP, Congress failed people: Mayawati at SP-BSP-RLD first joint rally
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 2:57 PM IST

Tharoor asks if Modi has courage to fight LS election from Kerala or TN

According to him, Kerala's educated and inclusive electorate is once again going to offer 'the same boot' to the BJP's hopes

Tharoor asks if Modi has courage to fight LS election from Kerala or TN
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 2:50 PM IST

Rs 7 lakh seized ahead of elections from a car on Delhi-Dehradun highway

Three people were present inside the car but they couldn't provide any document to justify carrying the cash, Station House Officer Sanjiv Kumar said

Rs 7 lakh seized ahead of elections from a car on Delhi-Dehradun highway
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 2:21 PM IST

Detectives in demand as parties dig dirt on rivals ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Political parties are hiring detective agencies to find out hidden criminal records, illicit relationships or videos that have the potential to derail one's election campaign, said Kunwar Vikram Singh

Detectives in demand as parties dig dirt on rivals ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 2:16 PM IST

Not just 'two leaves' or 'rising sun', TN poll arena has more this election

Noted political analyst Sumanth Raman said party symbol has a certain value but it is diminishing as communication is getting better these days

Not just 'two leaves' or 'rising sun', TN poll arena has more this election
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 1:40 PM IST

Cong removes lines in campaign song 'Ab Hoga Nyay' after ECI's objection

The song highlights the party's proposed minimum income guarantee"NYAY" scheme, according to Congress sources.

Cong removes lines in campaign song 'Ab Hoga Nyay' after ECI's objection
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 1:20 PM IST

Political ad spend crosses Rs 10 cr on FB, BJP and its supporters lead race

The BJP had about 1,100 ads and spent over Rs 36.2 lakh, while other pages like 'My First Vote for Modi' and 'Nation with NaMo' also had large spending.

Political ad spend crosses Rs 10 cr on FB, BJP and its supporters lead race
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 12:32 PM IST

LS polls: Modi, Uddhav Thackeray to share dais after 3 years at Latur rally

Earlier, the two parties went separate ways after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and contested the Maharashtra Assembly elections held later that year on their own

LS polls: Modi, Uddhav Thackeray to share dais after 3 years at Latur rally
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 11:34 AM IST

Cong supporters clash in Muzaffarnagar over biryani served at election meet

Biryani was to be served for lunch after the meeting, but clashes erupted as those present there scrambled for the first serving

Cong supporters clash in Muzaffarnagar over biryani served at election meet
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 10:53 AM IST

Lok Sabha elections: Cash remains king for campaign merchandise in Bengal

Sale of campaign materials have picked up pace in the last one week, as the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections in the state kicks off from April 11

Lok Sabha elections: Cash remains king for campaign merchandise in Bengal
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 10:51 AM IST

Congress a sinking ship like Titanic, offers middle class nothing: PM Modi

Whenever the Congress is in trouble, it makes false promises and then becomes "Gajini", said PM Modi

Congress a sinking ship like Titanic, offers middle class nothing: PM Modi
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 8:59 AM IST

Parties get talking with corporate India as election draws closer

While interactions with businesses pick up before every election, this time the focus is on one-on-one meetings with people who matter, according to an industry insider

Parties get talking with corporate India as election draws closer
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 11:38 PM IST

Modi lying by saying Cong will remove immunity of armed forces: Chidambaram

The controversial AFSPA gives a degree of immunity from prosecution to the security forces deployed in disturbed areas

Modi lying by saying Cong will remove immunity of armed forces: Chidambaram
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 10:20 PM IST

BJP replaces Uma Bharti with Anurag Sharma as its nominee from Jhansi

Bharti had already announced that she would not contest the elections

BJP replaces Uma Bharti with Anurag Sharma as its nominee from Jhansi
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 10:17 PM IST

Jats of western Uttar Pradesh keep BJP, gathbandhan on tenterhooks

The elections have come in the midst of the harvest season, which is not good news for the BJP

Jats of western Uttar Pradesh keep BJP, gathbandhan on tenterhooks
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 9:55 PM IST

Congress promises radical, forward looking policies

Congress promises to augment the total length of national highways and increase the pace of construction

Congress promises radical, forward looking policies
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 8:05 PM IST

This poll will see urban people's ire: Congress' Paresh Dhanani

Dhanani explains how the anti-incumbency mood against the Centre and state govt will play in Congress' favour in Gujarat

This poll will see urban people's ire: Congress' Paresh Dhanani
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 7:52 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls: TDP manifesto promises doles of Rs 2 lakh to each family

The TDP promised to continue the Centre's PM Kisan Samman scheme with a matching grant from the state

Lok Sabha polls: TDP manifesto promises doles of Rs 2 lakh to each family
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 7:29 PM IST

PM Modi accuses Congress of using poverty as a major political weapon

Giving a call for "Congress hathao", he said poverty will disappear on its own if the Congress is removed

PM Modi accuses Congress of using poverty as a major political weapon
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 2:49 PM IST

Hurt by your comments on Advani, maintain some decorum: Sushma to Rahul

Gandhi on Friday had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of humiliating Advani, saying disrespecting one's guru is not Hindu culture

Hurt by your comments on Advani, maintain some decorum: Sushma to Rahul
Updated On : 06 Apr 2019 | 1:54 PM IST