LS POLL CAMPAIGN
CPI(M)'s anti-Muslim campaigns helped BJP win LS seat in Kerala, alleges IUML supremo
A key partner in the opposition Congress-led UDF, the IUML termed as a "mere joke" the Marxist party's campaign that if there was no Left, the Muslims would become second class citizens in the country. The CPI (M) often chose "double-edged tactics" for their marketing and the "BJP reaps what the Left party sows", claimed IUML supremo Sadique Ali Shihab Thangal in an interview that appeared on party mouthpiece "Chandrika" on Saturday.
AIADMK bettered its performance, says Palaniswami, hits out at Annamalai over BJP's performance
AIADMK chief Palaniswami said that the party had improved its performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls compared to 2019. He taunted BJP's failure to secure majority independently. Rejecting alliance suggestions with the BJP, he said that the party would have had a winning potential had they joined hands with DMK. Criticising BJP leaders for insufficient support, he defended AIADMK's performance amidst challenges. He expressed confidence in winning the 2026 Assembly elections and dismissed an alliance with the BJP.
NDA fared badly in final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Bihar
In the latest elections in Bihar, the NDA, led by BJP, saw a significant drop in Lok Sabha seats compared to previous years. The coalition, previously strong with ally JD(U) and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, faced challenges without him.
Riding on Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign, BJP sweeps MP; wrests Chhindwara
The BJP has won all 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Chhindwara, in the recent elections, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign. Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah's poll strategy led to several Congress workers joining the ruling party, weakening the opposition camp. The BJP's aggressive campaign strategy included eight public meetings and two roadshows in the state, while MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed over 180 public meetings and held around 58 roadshows.
UP Lok Sabha election results live updates: INDIA bloc leading, NDA trails in Uttar Pradesh
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh witnessed intense political drama, with Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the INDIA bloc making significant gains against the ruling party. The Samajwadi Party emerged with 37 seats, followed by BJP with 33 and Congress with 6, marking a notable decline for BJP compared to its 2019 performance.
Lok Sabha election results: What went wrong for BJP-NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh? Union minister explains
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale discussed the underwhelming performance of the NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need to accept electoral results. He highlighted the impact of the split between Shiv Sena and NCP, leading to voter preference for Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, benefiting MVA.
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Lok Sabha poll results: All eyes on UP's high-profile seats
Uttar Pradesh is set for vote counting on June 4, with high-profile candidates like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the race. The ruling BJP, along with allies Apna Dal, NISHAD party, Rashtriya Lok Dal, and the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led SBSP, contested the polls. Opposition INDIA bloc partners Samajwadi Party and the Congress fought together, with the Congress looking to regain lost ground in the state.
PM Modi notches up over 200 rallies, roadshows as Lok Sabha poll campaign ends
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his whirlwind Lok Sabha poll campaign with a rally in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Thursday, closing out his electioneering the way he began -- by focussing on a region where he has invested heavily over the years for the BJP to make a mark outside its strongholds. Modi notched up a total of 206 public-outreach programmes, including rallies and roadshows, since the Election Commission (EC) announced the poll schedule on March 16.
Kharge accuses BJP, PM Modi of "divisive" LS campaign, says INDIA alliance will form government
Accusing the BJP of making efforts to mislead the people on religious and divisive issues in the Lok Sabha election campaign, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speeches over the past 15 days "did not speak a word" on unemployment and price rise even as he mentioned "Modi" 758 times, Congress 232 times and referred to INDIA alliance 573 times
Lok Sabha polls: Maneka Gandhi eyes bigger victory margin in Sultanpur
Amethi and Rae Bareli are in close proximity to the district. While Rahul Gandhi is contesting from Rae Bareli this time, Gandhi family loyalist K L Sharma is pitted against Smriti Irani in Amethi. Maneka Gandhi, who had won from Sultanpur in 2019 by a margin of 14,000 votes, said, "This time my victory margin will be bigger".
LS polls: PM Modi's campaign in Punjab to begin on May 23, first rally in Patiala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his poll campaign in Punjab with his first rally in Patiala on Thursday, according to state BJP secretary. Punjab BJP general secretary Rakesh Rathour on Sunday said the prime minister will address three public rallies in the state on May 23 and May 24.
Rs 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 the digital age.
LS polls: Haryana Janchetna Party chief Venod Sharma extends support to BJP
Former Union minister and Haryana Janchetna Party chief Venod Sharma on Thursday announced his party's support to the ruling BJP for the Lok Sabha polls in the state. After chairing a meeting with his party workers here, Sharma announced that the HJP has decided to back the BJP candidates and undertake extensive campaigning for them across all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
No mic? No issue. Priyanka Gandhi climbs atop a vehicle to address Rae Bareli crowd
As she rallied support for her brother Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting from the family bastion, Priyanka drew parallels between her grandmother Indira Gandhi's leadership and the current political climate. In a charged atmosphere, she criticised the Modi government and accused the BJP of spreading falsehoods instead of addressing real issues.
Madhya Pradesh: Curtains come down on electioneering for third phase of Lok Sabha polls in 9 seats
More than 1.77 crore voters will decide the fate of 127 candidates in the fray amid intense campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah from the BJP, and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Congress.
LS Polls 2024: Sharad Pawar's emotional connect vs Ajit Pawar's grip on business in Baramati
For years, Baramati was seen as a land of opportunity. The Pawars were the dominant force then. As the Pawar family's clout grew, Baramati saw a lot of development with more and more industries coming in, resulting in a rise in population and subsequently, water consumption. Today, there is an acute water shortage in parts of the constituency and tankers bring in water. Baramati's water woes mirror the travails of the Pawar family, which has fallen apart.
Polling for 25 Gujarat LS seats on May 7; BJP, with one already in kitty, hopes to blank out Congress
As per poll officials, a total of 4.97 crore persons, comprising 2.56 crore males, 2.41 crore females and 1,534 from the third gender, will vote in 50,788 polling booths. These comprise 17,275 polling booths in urban areas and 33,513 in rural areas, EC data showed.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain feature in AAP's list of star campaigners
Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday issued a list of 40 star campaigners for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi and Haryana, featuring party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in judicial custody and his wife Sunita Kejriwal. AAP's star campaigners' list also included the names of jailed AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, as well as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Anand Sharma touts 52-year record of public service, launches LS poll campaign in Kangra
Anand Sharma, with 52-year service, criticizes BJP's youth treatment and manifesto disparities. Highlights economic disparity, youth empowerment, inflation, women's participation, and employment opportunities. Vows to serve Kangra, Chamba.
PM Modi mislead people with "terrible lies" due to fear of loss in LS poll: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was speaking at an election campaign organized on behalf of Mrunal Ravindra Hebbalkar, Congress party candidate from the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency.
Sunita Kejriwal likely to join AAP's LS poll campaign in Delhi, to hold roadshows: party leaders
Sunita Kejriwal takes charge of AAP's Lok Sabha campaign in Delhi, stepping in for Arvind Kejriwal. She will conduct roadshows in various constituencies, boosting the party's presence despite her husband's absence due to his judicial custody.
AAP brings arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal into focus through its Lok Sabha poll campaign song
The song, penned and sung in rap style by AAP MLA and party's chief whip in Delhi Assembly Dilip Pandey, was launched by party leaders at the AAP headquarters.
2024 LS polls pegged as costliest ever, expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh crore: Expert
PM Modi's BJP dominates the Rs 1.35 lakh crore 2024 Lok Sabha elections with notable spending circumvention and professional agency engagement like Dentsu Creative.
LS polls: Sonia, Rahul, Kharge among 40 star campaigners of Congress in Gujarat
Congress leaders Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot, Randeep Surjewala, Sachin Pilot, and others campaign for Lok Sabha in Gujarat with notable mentions like Dipak Babaria, Madhusudan Mistry, Amee Yagnik, and Usha Naidu.
BJP's Hemang Joshi, youngest candidate in Gujarat, aims for 10 lakh vote margin in Vadodara
Hemang Joshi, the unexpected BJP candidate for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat, expresses surprise and gratitude for the nomination. He aims to win by a margin of over 10 lakh votes, emphasizing PM Modi's vision for youth and his focus on servant leadership. Joshi highlights the BJP's stronghold in Vadodara and criticizes Congress' approach, stating that people are voting for Modi's leadership.
Campaigning for Lok Sabha, assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh ends
April 19 polls in Arunachal Pradesh saw campaigning by top leaders. BJP secured 10 assembly seats unopposed. Detailed polling arrangements made for 8,92,694 voters. Counting on June 2 for assembly, June 4 for Lok Sabha.
PM Modi to kickstart UP LS campaign from Meerut on March 31
The Modi government has raised the stakes in UP with gestures like bestowing the Bharat Ratna to LK Advani, face of the Ram temple movement Rath Yatra that led to the demolition of the Babri mosque on December 6, 1992, and Chaudhary Charan Singh, former prime minister and farmer leader hailing from the Jat community. This had facilitated the entry of Charan Singh’s grandson, Jayant Chaudhary, into the NDA.
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