Lok Sabha Election

May 15, 2024 8:47 AM

PM Modi says, “I never said Hindu or Muslim, I talked about poor families”

Clarifying his "infiltrators" and "those with more children" remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with a news channel said that he did not only talk about Muslims, but spoke about every poor family, adding that the day he starts doing Hindu-Muslim, he will be "unworthy of public life." In this interview, PM Modi said that he does not market love towards Muslims, "I do not work for a vote bank. I believe in Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas." "I am shocked. Who told you that whenever on...

Varanasi, May 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanied by Renowned astrology and Vedic scholar Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid files his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections, at the DM office, in Varanasi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

May 14, 2024 3:12 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi, seeks record-breaking victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, marking his bid for a third consecutive term from the constituency. The senior BJP leader arrived at the district magistrate's office in Varanasi amid a sea of supporters and party leaders. Clad in a full-sleeved white kurta with white churidar and a blue jacket, PM Modi was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outside the Kal Bhairav temple, where he offer...

May 13, 2024 12:49 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: 24.87 pc Voter turnout recorded till 11 am; West Bengal records highest, J-K lowest

With voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election underway in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory, a voter turnout of 24.87 per cent was recorded by 11 am. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 32.78 per cent while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 14.94 per cent. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh recorded 32.38 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recorded 23.10 per cent, Bih...

May 13, 2024 11:44 AM

PM Modi to address election rallies in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday is scheduled to address three election rallies in Bihar. His first stop will be in Hajipur, extending support to Chirag Paswan, the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan. Chirag, who is contesting for the first time from Hajipur, a constituency won by his father eight times, faces competition from Sheo Chandra Ram of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). After his rally in Hajipur, PM Modi will address two more rallies in ...

May 13, 2024 10:29 AM

Lok Sabha Elections: 10.35 pc Voter turnout recorded till 9 am, polling underway in 96 constituencies

As the voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election is underway in 96 constituencies, the total voter turnout till 9 am was recorded at 10.35 per cent. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 15.24 per cent. Madhya Pradesh recorded 14.97 per cent, Jharkhand recorded 11.78 per cent, Uttar Pradesh recorded 11.67 per cent, Bihar recorded 10.18 per cent, Telangana recorded 9.51 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recor...

May 8, 2024 6:59 PM

695 candidates set to contest phase-5 of Lok Sabha election

A whopping 695 candidates are set to contest the Lok Sabha Elections in Phase 5 across 8 States and Union Territories (UTs). The Election Commission revealed that a total of 1586 nominations were filed for the 49 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) up for grabs in Phase 5. After rigorous scrutiny, 749 nominations were deemed valid, paving the way for a competitive electoral battle. Among the states, Maharashtra leads the tally with 512 nomination forms filed for its 13 PCs, closely followed by U...

May 7, 2024 9:11 AM

Amit says, vote for corruption-free, caste-free, dynasticism-free system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to step out and vote for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections and asked voters to elect a government that has experience in "public welfare" and a "blueprint" for a developed India. "In the third phase of the Lok Sabha Election, I appeal to all the voters who are going to cast their votes today to accept voting as a duty towards contributing to nation-building. Once again, vote for a corruption-free, caste-free, and dynasticism-free system. Elect...

May 7, 2024 9:02 AM

‘India’s election process is an example for world’s democracies’, PM Modi after casting his vote

After casting his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the importance of 'Daan' in our country and said that India's election process and election management are examples for the world's democracies to learn from. Speaking to reporters in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister urged the voters to cast their votes in large numbers. "Today is voting for 3rd phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large...

April 22, 2024 11:23 AM

Re-polling underway at 11 booths in Manipur

Re-polling is taking place today at 11 polling booths in the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency following reports of violence during the first phase of Lok Sabha election on Friday. Security has been tightened at the affected booths where miscreants opened fire and destroyed the Electronic Voting Machines. The decision for re-polling was announced by the chief electoral officer of Manipur after the Election Commission of India declared the voting at these stations as void. Manipur saw a ...

April 18, 2024 5:37 PM

Lok Sabha election: Six prominent faces to watch in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, let’s take a look at the key contenders in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. The Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat is set to witness a high-stakes battle, featuring Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, DMK leader Ganapathy P Rajkumar, and AIADMK's Singai Ramachandran. Annamalai faces tough competition from parties like the DMK and AIADMK, which have considerable influence among voters in the souther...