Page 87 - Lok Sabha Elections 2019

Pawar's grand nephew, Bhujbal's nephew in NCP's second list of LS polls

The party has so far not announced any candidate for the controversial Ahmednagar and Madha seats. Pawar was expected to contest from Madha but recently declared he won't do so

BJP likely to release first list of Lok Sabha election candidates on Sat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party president Amit Shah and other top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders will attend the central election committee meeting

No political ads on social media 2-day before polls if Bombay HC orders: EC

The EC also told a bench of Chief Justice Naresh Patil and Justice N M Jamdar that it was going to ensure implementation of all its previous notifications regulating political advertisements on social

Debutant voters want leaders to focus on real issues- jobs, women's safety

Many youth, from Haryana to Karnataka, also express their apprehensions about expressing themselves freely in public or on social media and want future lawmakers to change the narrative

Priyanka Gandhi to start Lok Sabha polls campaign from east UP next week

According to a letter submitted to the Election Commission (EC), permission has been sought for the Congress leader's visit from Prayagraj to Varanasi from March 18 to March 20

LS polls LIVE: Cong may include Healthcare Act in manifesto, says Rahul

Political parties are set for a hectic schedule today. Catch LIVE updates on Lok Sabha Elections 2019 campaigns

Modi wants to hide data that shows BJP govt failed in creating jobs: Rahul

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "trying stop the truth" about his "criminal failure" on employment from becoming public after over 100 economists and social scientists expressed concerns over "political interference" in statistical data in the country. Gandhi's attack came a day after 108 economists and social scientists Thursday called for restoration of "institutional independence" and integrity of statistical organisations. "NoMo trying to stop the truth about his criminal failure on employment from becoming public," Gandhi tweeted, tagging a media report on the appeal made by the economists and social scientists. The appeal came against the backdrop of controversy over revision of gross domestic product (GDP) numbers and withholding employment data by the NSSO. Earlier in the day, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also hit out at the Modi government over the issue. "Nobody has hurt India's global reputation & ...

Lok Sabha polls: GPS trackers in vehicles carrying reserve EVMs, VVPATs

Instructions have been issued to all state chief electoral officers to carefully monitor 'end-to-end' movement of all reserved EVMs and paper trail machines

LS Polls: Markets see Modi riding high but voters may surprise pollsters

Nobody ever knows quite what the Indian electorate will produce on counting day.

Modi govt hurt India's reputation by statistical jugglery, says Congress

Nobody has hurt India's global reputation and credibility more than the Modi government, the Congress alleged on Friday after over 100 economists and social scientists expressed concerns over "political interference" in statistical data in the country. As many as 108 economists and social scientists Thursday called for restoration of "institutional independence" and integrity of statistical organisations. Their appeal came against the backdrop of controversy over revision of gross domestic product (GDP) numbers and withholding employment data by the NSSO. "Nobody has hurt India's global reputation & credibility more than Modi government. 108 global economists and social scientists are concerned and you should be too!" Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said in a tweet. He urged people to vote out a party which, he alleged, "hides its massive failures by statistical jugglery and excel sheet management!" The economists and social scientists have appealed to all ...

Data watch: Why India needs more women to contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The issue of women's representation in legislatures is gaining traction, as India gears up for its 17th general elections in April 2019

India scores poor on women's representation as lawmakers, says analysis

India lags its neighbours and peers when it comes to women's representation in national legislatures

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's boat ride through Ganga postponed

Priyanka is likely to launch her concerted Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha poll campaign from Lucknow on Sunday

Lok Sabha elections: 21 Opposition parties move SC against EVM machines

The parties have also sought that at least 50% of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail machines be tallied with the voting machines to avoid any discrepancy

Rahul slams PM Modi, says Congress does not impose anything on people

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Modi had destroyed all institutions of the country

Setback for Congress as key Sonia Gandhi aide Tom Vadakkan joins BJP

Immediately after joining, Vadakkan said he was 'hurt' at the situation within the Congress a it was not clear that who was the power centre

Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil to contest Lok Sabha polls from Mandya: Deve Gowda

Kumaraswamy said Nikhil was interested to serve the people of the constituency and added that party leaders would ensure his victory in the elections

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Mayawati gives final touch to list of BSP candidates

After taking the feedback, Mayawati directed her partymen to ensure strict compliance with the model code of conduct

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Rahul Gandhi set for hectic schedule in Kerala

While Rahul Gandhi is set for a hectic schedule in Kerala, Narendra Modi has launched Twitter blitz calling out politicians, celebrities, cricketers to urge people to vote in Lok Sabha elections 2019

LS elections: 400 taxmen to watch poll spend, black money flow in Gujarat

Polling on all the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held on April 23