Lok Sabha Elections: News
23 Apr 2024
DharmendraHere's why Dharmendra initially opposed Hema Malini's political career
In a recent interview, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini revealed her husband-actor Dharmendra's initial disapproval of her political aspirations.
23 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress Surat candidate Nilesh Kumbhani 'missing'
Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani, whose Lok Sabha candidacy for the Surat seat in Gujarat was disqualified due to alleged inconsistencies, has reportedly gone missing.
23 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiCongress wanted to extend reservation on basis of religion: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted another attack on the Congress in his speech during a poll rally in Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency—which will vote on April 26.
23 Apr 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Jijaji ki nazar...': Smriti mocks Rahul, Vadra over Amethi candidacy
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra over the uncertainty surrounding the Congress's Amethi candidate.
22 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP candidate wins Surat seat unopposed in Lok Sabha elections
In the first victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, its candidate Mukesh Dalal won unopposed from the Surat seat in Gujarat.
22 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI orders repolling at 8 Arunachal Pradesh stations
The Election Commission of India has ordered a repoll at eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh.
22 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiRow erupts after Modi's 'wealth to infiltrators' remark; opposition reacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements at a poll rally in Rajasthan have sparked a row with several opposition leaders accusing him of using divisionary tactics ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
22 Apr 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI directs payment companies to monitor election period transactions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive to all non-banking payment system operators (PSOs).
22 Apr 2024
Amit MalviyaHiremath murder: BJP-Congress clash as father says Karnataka Police 'negligent'
The murder of a Congress councillor's daughter in Hubballi for allegedly rejecting a man's proposal has triggered a political row in Karnataka, ahead of general elections.
22 Apr 2024
ManipurManipur: Re-polling underway at 11 booths after Phase 1 violence
Re-polling is being held in 11 booths within the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency on Monday.
20 Apr 2024
BangaloreFIR filed against Shivakumar for violating model code of conduct
A case has been filed against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, for breaching the model code during his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
20 Apr 2024
IndiaBJP invites foreign political representatives to witness Lok Sabha elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited political delegates from around the world to observe its election campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
19 Apr 2024
Trinamool CongressLok Sabha election: Everything that happened on 1st polling day
The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections began on Friday in 21 states and union territories.
19 Apr 2024
Nagaland1st all-women managed polling station set up in Nagaland
The Northern Angami constituency in Nagaland transformed a government middle school into the state's first polling station, managed entirely by women officers.
19 Apr 2024
Nagaland'0%' voting in 6 Nagaland districts over separate territory demand
On Friday, polling stations across six districts in eastern Nagaland remained empty due to an indefinite shutdown call by the Eastern Nagaland People's Organization (ENPO).
19 Apr 2024
Cooch BeharComplaints of violence, intimidation flood Bengal's 1st phase of polling
The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal commenced on Friday amidst reports of unrest and voter intimidation involving the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
19 Apr 2024
ManipurOn video, sounds of gunfire exchange near Manipur polling booth
Gunshots were allegedly fired near a polling booth in Manipur on Friday morning—a 25-second purported video of the incident circulating online suggests.
19 Apr 2024
West BengalLS elections: Paramilitary officer found dead at Bengal polling station
In a shocking incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was found dead in the restroom of a polling booth in Mathabhanga, Coochbehar, West Bengal.
19 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1
The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.
19 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)How much does it cost to hold elections in India?
The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began on Friday.
19 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: PM Modi calls for record voter participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged citizens to participate in the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, aiming for a record voter turnout.
18 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Polling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.
18 Apr 2024
Arunachal PradeshOfficials brave harsh terrain to reach polling stations in Northeast
In the rugged and remote terrain of Northeast India, electoral officers are preparing for the world's largest democratic exercise in full swing.
18 Apr 2024
Rahul Gandhi'You are the backbone, DNA': Rahul Gandhi to Congress workers
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed party workers in a video message ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Thursday.
18 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Explained: 48-hour 'silence period' ahead of polling
With Lok Sabha elections set to begin Friday, India is observing a 48-hour "silence period."
18 Apr 2024
BigBasketLok Sabha elections 2024: Is polling day a holiday?
Polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will begin on Friday. The subsequent phases will be held on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.
18 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)6 weeks, 96.9 crore voters: India's 7-phase election explained
The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections will kick off on Friday.
18 Apr 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalPhase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray
The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.
18 Apr 2024
Aamir KhanMumbai Police launch investigation into deepfake video of Aamir Khan
The recent deepfake case against Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has raised questions about the incorrect and manipulative usage of advanced technologies.
18 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeBJP's Suvendu accuses Mamata of inciting violence on Ram Navami
Suvendu Adhikari, the opposition leader in West Bengal, has blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the clashes during the Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Wednesday.
17 Apr 2024
Aadhaar CardLok Sabha elections: Can you vote without voter ID card
The high stakes Lok Sabha elections are set to commence with the first phase on Friday and continue until June 1.
17 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Lok Sabha elections: How to check your polling booth
The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections will take place from Friday, April 19.
17 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeTMC releases manifesto for Lok Sabha elections; makes 10 promises
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its election manifesto just two days ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
17 Apr 2024
Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
17 Apr 2024
Congress Party'Will do what party decides...': Rahul Gandhi on Amethi seat
Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he will adhere to the party's decision regarding Amethi's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.
17 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiMamata-BJP clash over Modi's promises in manifesto, Ram Navami celebrations
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.
17 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiWhy Lok Sabha polling takes around 6 weeks in India
Nearly 97 crore people are eligible to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, which will begin on Friday. They will vote to elect 543 members to the 18th Lok Sabha.
17 Apr 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraCongress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.
17 Apr 2024
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Video shows behind the scenes of Maoist encounter
In a significant operation against Maoists, 29 rebels were neutralized in Chhattisgarh's dense Hapatola forest in Kanker district on Tuesday.
16 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi, Mamata clash over Ram Navami celebrations in Bengal
A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Ram Navami festival which will be celebrated on Wednesday.
16 Apr 2024
NoidaNoida flat owners launch 'no registry, no vote' campaign
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, residents and homebuyers from several group housing societies in Noida and Greater Noida West have initiated a "No Registry, No Vote" drive.
16 Apr 2024
Aamir KhanAamir Khan refutes political affiliation; lodges FIR against fake video
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan is currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding a deepfake video linked to the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
16 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal to meet 2 ministers every week, run government: AAP
Arvind Kejriwal—who continues to serve as the Delhi chief minister despite his arrest—will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, the Aam Aadmi Party has said.
16 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave alert in several states ahead of phase 1 polling
The India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a heatwave alert for several states—including Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal.
16 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear pleas for VVPAT cross-verification today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday review a clutch of petitions seeking the verification of votes cast via Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine.
15 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi backs Enforcement Directorate amid opposition's criticism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his support for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to opposition parties' allegations of unfair imprisonment.
15 Apr 2024
Mizo National Front6500 personnel, 3000 policemen: Mizoram prepares for Lok Sabha elections
Mizoram is preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with increased security measures and polling staff, a senior election official said on Monday.
15 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI makes highest-ever seizure ahead of Lok Sabha elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported a record seizure of Rs. 4,650 crore in the run-up to the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
15 Apr 2024
Amit Shah'Won't allow Manipur to break apart': Shah campaigns in Imphal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that attempts had been made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration.
15 Apr 2024
Tejasvi SuryaTejasvi forced to leave event after scam victims confront him
Bangalore South MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejasvi Surya was forced to leave an election campaign event on Sunday.
15 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's helicopter inspected by ECI in Tamil Nadu
A helicopter carrying senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday was inspected by the Election Commission of India's flying squad officials in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
15 Apr 2024
Amit ShahAmit Shah to hold rally, campaign in strife-torn Manipur today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign and hold a rally in strife-torn Manipur on Monday, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
14 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP releases election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, the 'Sankalp Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on Sunday.
11 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiRishikesh: PM repeats 'ghus kar marenge…' statement on fighting terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a public gathering in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, where he reaffirmed his government's "strong stance" against terrorism.
11 Apr 2024
Rajeev Chandrasekhar'Irony died when...": Minister's jibe at Tharoor in affidavit row
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hit back at the Congress over the controversy surrounding his election affidavit.
11 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha polls: Who are key faces in Uttar Pradesh
India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is preparing for the upcoming general elections.
11 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeAt Eid gathering, Mamata reiterates stance against CAA, NRC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated that the state will not accept the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code.
10 Apr 2024
Kirron KherBJP drops Kirron Kher from Chandigarh, fields Sanjay Tandon
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Sanjay Tandon as its candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Chandigarh.
10 Apr 2024
Rajeev ChandrasekharRajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor for defamation
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representative for Thiruvananthapuram, has issued a legal notice to Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, accusing the latter of defamation.
10 Apr 2024
Kamal NathLok Sabha election phase 1: Who are 5 richest candidates?
Nakul Nath, the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
09 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)CEC Rajiv Kumar gets 'Z'-category security cover
The Union government has recently strengthened the security measures for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar.
09 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal to stay in jail, petition against arrest rejected
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.
09 Apr 2024
Rajeev ChandrasekharAfter Congress's complaint, ECI to verify Union minister's affidavit
The Election Commission of India directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to scrutinize the financial details provided by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in his election affidavit.
09 Apr 2024
Sharad PawarMaharashtra: MVA announces seat distribution for Lok Sabha elections
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday unveiled its seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha elections.
09 Apr 2024
PoliticsSurge in political merchandise business ahead of Lok Sabha elections
As India gears up for the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections starting April 19, a significant rise in the business of political merchandise is being observed.
09 Apr 2024
Robert VadraRobert Vadra drops another hint at contesting from Amethi
Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, once again hinted at his potential entry into politics.
09 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi HC verdict on Kejriwal's plea against arrest likely today
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver a verdict on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case linked to now-scrapped excise policy.
08 Apr 2024
Sanjay Dutt'Not contesting elections': Sanjay Dutt denies rumors of joining politics
Sanjay Dutt has dispelled rumors suggesting his potential entry into politics.
08 Apr 2024
Amit ShahTimely intervention by Centre improved Manipur's situation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the timely intervention by the state and central government led to the marked improvement in the violence-hit Manipur.
08 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiMP: BJP minister's picture figures on banner at Rahul's rally
A banner put up at the venue in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally on Monday mistakenly showcased the image of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.
08 Apr 2024
Shashi TharoorWhat Shashi Tharoor said after Union minister's debate challenge
Congress's three-time Thiruvananthapuram MP, who's also renominated for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by the party, Shashi Tharoor, has accepted Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's "challenge" for an open debate.
08 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiModi to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra campaign with Chandrapur rally today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election campaign in Maharashtra on Monday.
