‘Decision in three-four days’: Congress on Rahul Gandhi's 'Rae Bareli or Wayanad' dilemma
The ex-Congress chief won both of his seats in the recently-held Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi must now decide which one he will represent in the 18th Lok Sabha. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCongress unveils list of 17 candidates from Andhra, Bihar, Odisha & West Bengal for 2024 LS polls
The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting April 19. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. Key Points
ThePrintApna Dal (Kamerawadi) to ally with Asaduddin Owaisi's party in UP: Sources
The Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) will ally with the AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, sources said. An official announcement of their alliance is set to be announced later today. Key Points
India TodayDharmendra Pradhan returns to electoral fray after 15 years, visits Jagannath temple
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who has returned to the electoral fray after 15 years, visited Jagannath temple in Puri to seek blessings from the sibling deities. Pradhan, who is a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet, has been nominated for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which will be an acid test for him. The BJP will contest the polls without an alliance with the BJD, while Sambit Patra has been re-nominated from Puri. Key Points
Economic TimesNDA partner AMMK announces Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu
AMMK announced its Lok Sabha candidates for Tamil Nadu following a seat-sharing deal with the NDA. TTV Dhinakaran to contest from Theni, Senthilnathan from Trichy. The NDA also formed alliances with PMK. Elections for all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu to be held on April 19. Key Points
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Lok Sabha election: Four fresh faces in Congress’s second list for Maharashtra
Congress announces 4 new candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, including Vikas Thakre vs Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur. Nana Patole declines to contest. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesLok Sabha polls 2024: Actor Govinda likely to make a political comeback, may join Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
Actor Govinda rumored to make a political comeback before 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Likely to contest from North-West Mumbai on Shiv Sena ticket after meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister. Key Points
mintLok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress finalises names of 12 candidates for Maharashtra, 3rd list soon
Those finalised include, Praniti Shinde, daughter of former Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Praniti is likely to be fielded from the Solapur seat. Key Points
mint'Priyanka Gandhi told my ex-husband to talk smack about me for ticket': BJP's Aditi Singh
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Aditi Singh is a two-time MLA from Raebareli Sadar in Uttar Pradesh. She had quit the Congress and joined the BJP in 2021. Key Points
mintIndian-American professionals from Silicon Valley hold 'havan' to pray for PM Modi's re-election
Indian-American tech professionals in Silicon Valley organized a 'havan' at a Hindu temple to pray for PM Modi's Lok Sabha election victory. OFBJP, USA, SF Bay Area Chapter aims for a 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar' win. Key Points
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Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 6 date: Here are state-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission of India revealed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule, with the sixth phase set for May 25th covering 57 constituencies in various states. Results are anticipated on June 4th. The sixth phase will be held in 57 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and some regions of north India. Meanwhile, the gazette notification will be issued on April 29 and the polling will take place on May 25. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha Election 2024: All dates, full schedule, constituency-wise details, all you need to know
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases from April 19. The poll schedule for Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Odisha assemblies have also been announced. The results will be announced on June 4. Key Points
India TodayModi charisma key factor for BJP to retain all Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat
Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesLok Sabha election 2024 phase 7 date: State-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission announced the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule in seven phases, culminating on June 1st, with results expected on June 4th. Various political parties are gearing up for the polls. In the preceding parliamentary elections in 2019, voting spanned seven phases from April 11th to May 19th, culminating in the declaration of results for the 17th Lok Sabha members on May 23rd, 2019. Similarly, in 2014, the electoral process unfolded across multiple phases. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha election 2024 phase 2 date: Here are state-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The second phase of voting is on April 26th, with results expected on June 4th. Covering 89 seats, it marks a crucial phase in the electoral process. With nearly 970 million eligible voters and ambitious targets set by the BJP, these elections will shape Indian politics. Stay tuned for updates. Key Points
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Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 1 date: Here are state-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 date: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, with voting set to begin in April, and results declared on June 4. Nearly 970 million voters across 1.2 million polling stations will participate. The BJP targets 400 seats independently and 370 for the NDA, setting the stage for a significant electoral battle against the unified INDIA bloc. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll schedule on Saturday
Term of present Lok Sabha ends 16 June and new House has to be constituted before that. Last time, LS polls were announced 10 March and held in 7 phases beginning 11 April. Key Points
ThePrintPawan Kalyan to contest Andhra Pradesh polls from Pithanpuram
Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan announced his candidacy for the Andhra Pradesh elections from Pithapuram constituency. The decision was made following the recent seat-sharing agreement between his party, BJP, and TDP, led by Chandrababu Naidu. The NDA partners settled on a formula allocating seats for Lok Sabha and state polls, with BJP, TDP, and JanaSena claiming significant stakes. This marks a historic collaboration for the upcoming elections, with further candidate announcements expected. Key Points
Economic TimesOne Nation, One Election: Kovind panel submits report to President Murmu, check details here
Former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee submitted its report on the 'one nation, one election' agenda to President Droupadi Mumru. The report, which consists of 18,626 pages, was handed over after 191 days of consultations with stakeholders, experts, and research work. Key Points
Economic TimesKovind panel may submit report on simultaneous polls on Thursday
The high-level committee, headed by Ram Nath Kovind, is expected to submit its report on 'one nation, one election' to President Droupadi Murmu. The report may recommend amending the Constitution and having a singular electoral roll for Lok Sabha, state assembly, and local body polls. Key Points
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Congress inks seat-sharing deal with DMK
DMK chief M K Stalin, Tamilnadu PCC Chief Selva Perunthagai finalised the deal in Chennai in the presence of AICC general secretary (Org) K C Venugopal. After allotting two seats each to CPI and CPI-M and one seat each to film star Kamalahasan's party, IUML and a Tamil outfit, DMK will contest the rest of seats in Tamilnadu, which has a total of 39 Lok Sabha polls. Key Points
Economic TimesWest Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details;
West Bengal is set to witness a high-stakes battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, with the TMC, BJP, and other parties gearing up for a fiercely contested election. The state's 42 constituencies and complex political landscape are likely to make it a crucial battleground in determining the future course of Indian politics. Key Points
Economic TimesMNM opts out of Lok Sabha elections; Kamal Haasan's party joins DMK-led alliance for one Rajya Sabha seat
Makkal Needhi Maiam joined DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha polls. DMK allotted MNM one seat for Rajya Sabha polls. Haasan extended full support and they reached an understanding for the country. Key Points
Economic TimesHuge responsibility, says Sudha Murty while thanking PM for Rajya Sabha nomination
Former Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty thanked PM Narendra Modi for nominating her to the Rajya Sabha on Women's Day. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve her country and its people. Sudha Murty has a background in engineering and has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives. Key Points
Economic TimesRahul Gandhi roaming in jungles during Parliament session: Punjab CM takes dig at its INDIA bloc partner
AAP and Congress agreed to a seat-sharing alliance in the INDIA bloc last month. But decided not to collaborate in Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections. Both parties agreed to jointly contest from Delhi, Haryana, Goa, Punjab and Gujarat. Key Points
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 'Caste census, MSP' to take centre stage in Congress manifesto from Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress manifesto likely to include caste census and promise on MSP for farmers. Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' interests. Manifesto to focus on justice and ideological foundation from Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Key Points
mintLok Sabha polls: Can BJP sneak past 60% vote share in Rajasthan?
Even some Congress loyalists don't see much of a future for the party. Booth level workers of the BJP, on the other hand, are a highly motivated lot. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew parliament is like ‘five-star jail’…, Sanjay Raut slams BJP govt for low productivity at Central Vista
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticizes the new parliament building in Delhi, calling it a 'five-star jail' with low productivity. Teething issues surfaced during a special session, with some MPs complaining of visibility challenges. Key Points
mintIdeology is dead. Rajya Sabha cross-voting shows politics is a livestock market now
I believed that getting rid of secret ballots ended the menace of money-fuelled Rajya Sabha elections. But this week’s polls show that we overestimated the dignity of some of our legislators. Key Points
ThePrintHimachal Pradesh speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania suspends 15 BJP MLAs, adjourns House
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania suspended 15 BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, for misbehavior and shouting slogans in the House, leading to its adjournment. Thakur had expressed apprehension earlier that the suspensions were intended to facilitate the passage of the budget. Key Points
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Rajya Sabha Elections: CRPF, Haryana Police convoy have taken away 5-6 Congress MLAs, Himachal CM Sukhvi
Counting for Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat continues. Sukhu alleges CRPF and Haryana Police took away 5-6 Congress MLAs. Opposition threatens polling officers. Fierce competition between Singhvi and Mahajan. Congress has a majority. MLAs vote for Singhvi in an indirect election. Key Points
Economic TimesRajya Sabha Polls Live: 7 Samajwadi Party MLAs cross vote during UP Rajya Sabha polls, say sources
Rajya Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Amid apprehensions of cross-voting by the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP), the high-stakes Rajya Sabha elections for 15 seats in three states -- Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh -- began at 9 am on Tuesday. Polling will be held for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Karnataka and one seat in Himachal Pradesh till 4 pm and counting will be held from 5 pm onwards. Out of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats going to polls, 41 members virtually secured their seats in the Upper House, although the results will be formally announced later today. The Rajya Sabha has 245 members. These MPs serve a six-year team with elections held for one-third of the seats every two years. Stay tuned with indiatoday.in for live updates. Key Points
India TodayUP to witness keen contest in Feb 27 Rajya Sabha polls
The Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh are witnessing a high-pitched battle between BJP and Samajwadi Party. Both parties have fielded multiple candidates, and the outcome is expected to have an impact on the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The BJP and the SP are the two largest parties in the 403-member state assembly with 252 MLAs and 108 MLAs respectively. The Congress, an alliance partner of the SP, has two seats. BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) 13, NISHAD Party six, RLD nine, SBSP six, Jansatta Dal Loktantrik two and the BSP one. Four seats are currently vacant. Key Points
Economic TimesAAP-Congress announce Delhi alliance for Lok Sabha polls: Should BJP be worried?
India News: AAP and Congress have announced a seat-sharing deal for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Should BJP be worried about this alliance? Find out more. Key Points
Times Of IndiaHow Mamata Banerjee's 'Tollywood brigade' is falling apart
After the 2019 election, actors Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan, and Dev became the face of TMC's 'Tollywood brigade'. However, with months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, it seems to be falling apart. Key Points
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'Know you'll take care of me & my family...' — Sonia Gandhi’s emotional open letter to Rae Bareli
Ex-Congress chief has been Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli since 2004. Her remarks are being seen as indication that her daughter Priyanka may take over mantle from family stronghold. Key Points
ThePrintCongress releases first list of candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections
The candidates list includes names of Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan, Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh and Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra. Key Points
ThePrintRajya Sabha polls: Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Prasad among Congress candidates for upper house
A total of 56 members of Rajya Sabha from 15 states are retiring in April and the election to the seats will be held on February 27. The last date for filing nominations is February 15. Key Points
Business Today‘Elite’ intellectuals to grassroots workers, how Modi reshaped BJP’s Rajya Sabha contingent in 10 yrs
Under Modi, BJP selection process for Rajya Sabha candidates has changed completely from what it was during Vajpayee-Advani era. Latest list of 16 names is another example. Key Points
ThePrintSonia Gandhi likely to contest Rajya Sabha elections, health concerns may keep her out of Lok Sabha race:
According to party insiders, as quoted by ToI, Sonia is unlikely to run for the Lok Sabha elections due to health concerns. Instead, securing a seat in the Rajya Sabha would allow her to continue her parliamentary duties while also addressing logistical considerations. Key Points
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Trinamool choices for Rajya Sabha polls point to Lok Sabha strategy
Union home minister Amit Shah asserts that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act will be implemented before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This announcement comes as Mamata Bala Thakur is selected as a candidate for Rajya Sabha elections. Key Points
Economic TimesRajya Sabha Elections: BJP announces candidates for 7 states, RPN Singh, Subhash Barala among 14 names
Rajya Sabha Elections: The BJP has fielded Dharmsheela Gupta and Bhim Singh from Bihar and Raja Devendra Pratap Singh from Chhattisgarh. Check full list of candidates here. Key Points
mintBJP releases candidate list for Rajya Sabha election
BJP releases candidate list for Rajya Sabha election: Sushil Kumar Modi dropped from Bihar. RPN Singh got nomination from UP. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow PM scripted 'stealth' plan to scrap special status for J&K
PM Narendra Modi secretly briefed President Ramnath Kovind about the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. He staged a political ambush by introducing the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019, in Rajya Sabha instead of Lok Sabha to surprise the opposition. The details of this hush-hush operation have been corroborated by official sources. Key Points
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