LOK SABHA ELECTION COST
Overconfidence hurt BJP's hopes in Lok Sabha polls: Adityanath at party meeting Yogi Adityanath cited overconfidence for BJP's Lok Sabha and NDA by-election setbacks in Uttar Pradesh. At Ambedkar Auditorium, he covered BJP’s vision, social media vigilance, unity, opposition resurgence, India's Bloc victories, COVID-19 managemen...
14 Jul, 2024, 09.43 PM ISTCongress, Trinamool gain in first bypolls after Lok Sabha election In bypolls across seven states, Congress and TMC won four seats each, BJP two, AAP, DMK, and an independent one each. Congress won in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, strengthening Sukhu's position; Ashish Sharma won BJP's seat. Independent LJP’s Shan...
14 Jul, 2024, 12.03 AM ISTBJP's losing streak will continue unless it respects state's sentiment: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin DMK candidate Anniyur Siva is set for a resounding victory in the Vikravandi by-election in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister MK Stalin highlighted DMK's focus on state development and criticised the BJP for failing to respect Tamil Nadu's sentiments. Stal...
13 Jul, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Former Union minister Smriti Irani vacates official bungalow Irani vacated the bungalow earlier this week, weeks after she was defeated by Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi parliamentary seat with a margin of over 1.5 lakh votes. The former women and child development minister was dubbed a giant ...
11 Jul, 2024, 04.42 PM ISTCongress panel on assessing party's poor performance in Telangana in LS polls meets candidates A three-member committee led by P J Kurien held meetings with candidates in Telangana who contested in the Lok Sabha polls, discussing strengths, weaknesses, and steps to strengthen the Congress party. Members like Kadiam Kavya and Danam Nagender sh...
11 Jul, 2024, 04.21 PM ISTPlea in Delhi HC challenges election of Chirag Paswan as Lok Sabha MP The Delhi High Court advised that the challenge to Chirag Paswan's election from Hajipur should be made in the Patna High Court, as it lacks jurisdiction. The petitioner alleges sexual assault by Paswan and claims he did not disclose this informatio...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.58 PM ISTMann ki Baat: PM Modi thanks voters, EC for Lok Sabha Polls The PM's 'Mann ki Baat' highlighted the valor of tribal leaders, the upcoming Paris Olympics, and the significance of democratic participation. With a focus on historical sacrifices and sporting achievements, the address underscored the importance o...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.07 AM ISTLargest exercise of democracy in history of world: US lauds India's Lok Sabha elections US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praised India's Lok Sabha elections as the "largest exercise of democracy in the history of the world," emphasising the US government's celebration of this achievement. Miller highlighted that the US t...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.03 AM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Election: How is the Speaker elected and why is the post so important? Lok Sabha Speaker Election: The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26, as the 18th Lok Sabha session begins. This election is crucial, with the BJP depending on its allies for a majority. The Speaker's role is vital in maintaining order an...
26 Jun, 2024, 09.57 AM ISTHow pending oath of seven MPs could impact Lok Sabha Speaker election The Lok Sabha Speaker election is scheduled for today, June 26, but there is a notable issue as seven Members of Parliament (MPs) have not taken their oath. Five of these MPs belong to the Opposition, and two are independents, which will prevent the...
26 Jun, 2024, 08.44 AM ISTAppeal Congress not to force election for Lok Sabha Speaker post: Kiren Rijiju The election for the Lok Sabha Speaker post faces challenges as the Congress sets conditions for supporting the NDA candidate. Maintaining the post's impartiality and dignity is crucial, urging for a consensus and uncontested election. The Congress'...
25 Jun, 2024, 07.26 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker election: BJP begins consultations, Oppn weighs options BJP consults allies for NDA's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker's post while opposition INDIA bloc considers options for a possible contest, a day before nomination filing.
24 Jun, 2024, 09.11 PM IST10 vacancies created in Rajya Sabha after members get elected to Lok Sabha Following the recent general election, the Rajya Sabha has 10 vacancies due to members being elected to the Lok Sabha, with two each in Assam, Bihar, and Maharashtra, and one each in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tripura. The Rajya Sabha s...
11 Jun, 2024, 05.10 PM ISTRural vote fall cost Modi a decisive election win In last month's election, BJP lost a third of its rural parliamentary constituencies, reflecting rural discontent over lack of jobs and high inflation. This cost the ruling party its majority in parliament, forcing Modi to rely on regional allies to...
07 Jun, 2024, 05.26 PM IST'Lakshmir Bhandar' tilted scales for Mamata, poor candidate choice cost BJP steeply: I-PAC chief Pratik Jain, co-founder and director of I-PAC, credited Mamata Banerjee's 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme for women in West Bengal as the key factor behind Trinamool Congress' 2024 victory. He highlighted BJP's flawed candidate choices and negative campai...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.45 PM ISTBond yields jump, rupee weakens as trends fall short of hopes of largest NDA win Government bonds and the rupee weakened as Lok Sabha election results indicated a lower NDA majority. 10-year bond yield rose 9 bps to 7.03%, rupee fell to 83.42/$1. Yields impact borrowing costs. Market awaits full election outcome.
04 Jun, 2024, 04.50 PM ISTIndia to increase road toll charges from Monday India will hike road toll charges across the country by 3-5% from Monday, officials said, after putting the annual increase on hold in April due to the country's general elections. Toll charges in India are revised annually in line with inflation, a...
03 Jun, 2024, 12.22 PM ISTMother Dairy increases milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR Mother Dairy raised milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR market, following Amul. The price adjustment aims to offset rising production costs post-election, impacting various milk variants and sustainability in dairy farming.
03 Jun, 2024, 11.14 AM ISTBJP leaders' only purpose is to grab power at any cost: Priyanka Gandhi in Himachal's Chamba Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi criticized BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, for their corrupt practices, bribery, and misleading tactics in the name of God to seize power.
27 May, 2024, 04.50 PM ISTRs 1.4 lakh-crore: The cost parties are paying to woo voters in the world's biggest election In West Bengal though, it seems candidates across the board aren't ready to give up on the traditional campaign methods just yet with parties displaying an overt preference for a mix and match of tried-and-tested mass outreach methods with those of ...
17 May, 2024, 02.13 PM IST