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Centre has addressed coal shortage over last decade: Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy highlighted the significant increase in coal production over the past decade to meet power demands, addressing previous coal shortages and power cuts. Reddy assured that the BJP's election manifesto goals will be achieved in the next five years, focusing on securing mineral resources, developing mining technologies, and promoting sustainable practices.
Will INDIA bloc attend PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony? Congress leader Jairam Ramesh replies
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) passed a resolution on Saturday, urging Rahul Gandhi to become the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, according to General Secretary KC Venugopal. Rahul Gandhi has yet to decide but will do so soon. This marks the first time since 2014 that Congress will hold this position, as they previously lacked the necessary seats. Venugopal also mentioned that Rahul Gandhi will decide between keeping Rae Bareli or Wayanad seats by the 17th.
'Picture abhi baaki hai': Anupam Mittal reacts to 2024 Lok Sabha election results
Anupam Mittal and Ashneer Grover share their thoughts on the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, highlighting the public's political wisdom. The NDA's decisive victory, with 293 seats, including 240 by the BJP, underscores a clear mandate. Mittal emphasizes the importance of internal party dynamics, while Grover praises the public's ability to choose MPs effectively.
"Modi-factor is finished," says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav as he heads to INDIA bloc meet
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) for being far from the majority and now dependent on allies. He claimed that the "Modi-factor" had ended after the 18th Lok Sabha election results, and that the BJP had lost 240 seats. Yadav also said that PM Modi's hatred towards Muslim brothers had taught him a lesson after INDIA Bloc won in Ayodhya.
Lotus blooms in Odisha. Who could be first BJP chief minister of the state?
The BJP is leading in 79 assembly seats in Odisha, challenging the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the state elections. The anti-incumbency factor against BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is a key element in the BJP's strong performance. Jual Oram, Baijayant Panda, Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan are seen as potential chief ministerial candidates of Odisha if BJP storms to power in state elections,
Nagpur Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Nitin Gadkari vs Vikas Thakre, who is winning?
Nagpur, known as India's 'orange city,' is a BJP stronghold in Lok Sabha elections. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari won in 2014 and 2019. The district has a population of 46,53,171 with a voter turnout of 54.70% in 2024.
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Lok Sabha Polls: Phase 7 turnout nears 60%; overall polling 1.25% lower than in 2019
Wrapping up the Lok Sabha election 2024 , 57 parliamentary seats cast their vote in the final round of the election on Saturday registering a near 59.50 % turnout vis a vis the 65.3% in 2019 for the same phase. The overall voter turnout for the 2024 general elections appears to be near 1.25 percentage points lower than the 2019 Lok Sabha polls when a record turnout was registered at 67.4%- the highest recorded Lok Sabha voter turnout in India so far.
Punjab Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: Congress expected to lead in Punjab, BJP to gain seats
Exit Polls 2024 Punjab News Live: The final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India concluded on June 1, with Punjab playing a crucial role as voters cast their votes across the state's 13 parliamentary constituencies. This year's election in Punjab is marked by a fierce competition among the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Key contests include Amritsar, where the BJP has fielded former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjeet Singh Sandhu, and Patiala, with Preneet Kaur of the BJP competing against candidates from Congress and AAP.
BJP workers protest against AAP over Delhi water crisis, accuse govt of tanker mafia
BJP workers protested against Aam Aadmi Party over a water crisis in Delhi, accusing AAP of involvement with Tanker mafias. BJP leaders argued that AAP profits from selling water and exploits residents. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva criticised AAP's mismanagement and claimed there is no water shortage. Delhi government filed a petition seeking additional water supply from neighboring states.
Why Election Commission has suspended Naveen Patnaik's special secretary DS Kutey
Naveen Patnaik: The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended D S Kutey, special secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, for election interference. Kutey, a 1997 batch IPS officer, must report to the Office of Resident Commissioner, Odisha, in New Delhi. The ECI also ordered a medical examination for IPS officer Ashis Singh and called for a probe into BJP candidate Prasanta Jagadev’s alleged EVM damage.
Lucknow Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details here
Lucknow, a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's constituency, is a key battleground in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Voting in Lucknow will take place on May 20 during the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh's seven-phase election schedule, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting starting on June 4. The prominent candidates are Rajnath Singh (BJP) and Ravidas Mehrotra (Samajwadi Party), representing divergent political ideologies.
Arvind Kejriwal begins protest march towards BJP headquarters; Section 144 imposed on DDU Marg
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led a protest march against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders. Despite Section 144 being imposed on DDU Marg, Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest him and his party workers, emphasizing that AAP is more than just its leaders—it's an idea that cannot be arrested.
Arvind Kejriwal says BJP had plans to topple AAP governments in Punjab & Delhi; calls SC verdict a 'miracle'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the recent Supreme Court order as "nothing less than a miracle" during his address to Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on Sunday, marking his first meeting with legislators since his release from Tihar Jail on interim bail until June 1. Kejriwal criticized the BJP, expressing relief that the order prevented potential disruptions to Delhi's services and thwarted BJP's attempts to undermine AAP's narrative.
Lok Sabha polls in Punjab: BJP announces Gejja Ram Valmiki as candidate from Fatehgarh Sahib seat
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Gejja Ram Valmiki as its candidate for the Fatehgarh Sahib reserve parliamentary constituency in Punjab. Valmiki, the chairman of Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission, will contest against AAP's Gurpreet Singh GP, Congress party's Amar Singh, and Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Bikramjit Singh Khalsa. The BJP has now finalized candidates for all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, with elections scheduled for June 1. The current MP for Fatehgarh Sahib is Congress's Amar Singh.
"Huge flaws in intentions and policies of BJP," says Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav
Lok Sabha elections: After casting her vote in Uttar Pradesh's Saifai, Dimple Yadav, Samajwadi Party MP and candidate from Mainpuri, criticised the BJP over rising inflation and unemployment, questioning their intentions and policies. Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav also took a dig at the BJP, alleging deliberate election timing. Voting is underway for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories in the third phase of the general election on Tuesday. The BJP has already secured the Surat seat without contest. In Uttar Pradesh, voting is taking place in 10 seats.
'I do not fear expulsion': KS Eshwarappa announces decision to contest Lok Sabha elections independently
Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: "I have decided to contest as a non-party candidate, I still have hope, I do not fear any expulsion. I will contest elections and win and will go back to BJP again. I have competed five times with the lotus sign," ANI quoted Eshwarappa as saying.
SC asks ECI to look into allegations of extra votes being recorded for BJP during mock polls of EVMs in Kerala
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to investigate allegations made by senior advocate Prashant Bhushan regarding EVM malfunction during a mock poll in Kasaragod, Kerala. Bhushan claimed that four EVMs recorded an extra vote for the Bhartiya Janata Party.
Asansol: BJP replaces Pawan Singh, SS Ahluwalia to now contest against TMC's Shatrughan Sinha in West Bengal's key contest
The BJP's 10th list for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections sees Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh replaced by SS Ahluwalia in West Bengal's Asansol constituency. Ahluwalia will contest against TMC's Shatrughan Sinha. The list includes nine candidates, eight of whom are new names. Singh, initially withdrawing from Asansol, later expressed his intent to run, while facing criticism for alleged targeting of Bengali women in his work.
"Don't get trapped to elect PM...": Delhi CM Kejriwal appeals Haryana voters to vote for AAP in Lok Sabha polls
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, taking a dig at the BJP, urged Kurukshetra voters to elect an MP who works for them, not just to elect the Prime Minister. He criticized the treatment of farmers during the agitation and highlighted issues like crop compensation and youth unemployment. Kejriwal emphasized the fight between 'dharma' and 'adharma,' likening it to the Mahabharata, and expressed confidence in winning despite facing powerful opponents, drawing parallels to Lord Krishna supporting the Pandavas.
Smriti Irani fielded from Amethi again. All you need to know about the Union Minister
Union Minister Smriti Irani has been fielded by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from Amethi, after defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by 55,000 votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Irani, a former textiles minister and current Minister of Women and Child Development, expressed gratitude to the party and vowed to maintain the pace of development in the Uttar Pradesh constituency.
"Hottest seat after Kashi": Ravi Kishan thanks PM Modi for Gorakhpur candidacy
Bhojpuri film star Ravi Kishan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for re-nominating him from Gorakhpur for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. He thanked the party's leadership for the opportunity to contest from the "hottest seat" after Kashi (Varanasi), and pledged to maintain their trust. PM Modi will contest from Varanasi for the third time, while Ravi Kishan will run from Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath's stronghold. The BJP's first list of candidates also includes heavyweights like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.
PM Modi hits out at INDIA bloc on Parliament security breach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the INDIA bloc's approach to the Parliament security breach incident, stating that everyone believing in democracy should have jointly condemned the breach. He also criticized the opposition for voicing support for the breach, stating it is as dangerous as the breach itself. The opposition has been protesting over the issue for days, demanding a statement from the Home Minister.
Chhattisgarh: Former CM Raman Singh resigns as BJP VP
Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh resigns as BJP National Vice President to run for Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker. He filed his nomination and pledged to ensure the Assembly's efficient operation. Senior BJP MLA Ramvichar Netam took oath as pro-tem Speaker, overseeing House proceedings temporarily. The state's recent elections saw BJP securing 54 constituencies and Congress winning 35 out of 90 seats.
Bhajanlal Sharma, first-time MLA, to be Rajasthan's Chief Minister
Bhajanlal Sharma, an MLA from Sanganer, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). The party also announced Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as deputy chief ministers. This decision brings an end to the uncertainty over leadership in the state, following the BJP's recent victory in the elections.
Mohan Yadav: Businessman, politician and now Madhya Pradesh's CM. All you need to know
The Bhartiya Janata Party has named Dr Mohan Yadav as the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, following a 13,000-vote victory over Congress candidate Chetan Yadav. Yadav, a businessman and politician, has served as the Minister for Higher Education under former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Race to be Chhattisgarh's next CM: List of top contenders for the post
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) won 54 out of 90 seats in the Chhattisgarh elections, restricting the Congress party to 35 seats. The party has maintained a strategic silence, refraining from publicly endorsing any specific candidate for the Chief Minister position. Raman Singh, former Chhattisgarh CM, state BJP chief Arun Sao and Union Minister Renuka Singh are leading the race for the top post.
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