SAFFRON WAVE
Lok Sabha Polls: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana help BJP recover losses elsewhere
The Lok Sabha election in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana saw the NDA capturing 31 out of 42 seats, with TDP winning 16 seats in Andhra Pradesh. BJP won three seats, Janasena Party secured two seats, and the INDIA alliance failed to win any seats in the state.
Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP brings saffron wave to Andhra-Telangana
The Lok Sabha polls in formerly undivided Andhra Pradesh have significantly boosted the BJP's fortunes in the southern states. The NDA coalition performed exceptionally well, capturing 31 out of 42 seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The success can be attributed to former undivided Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an NDA ally, which secured 16 out of 25 seats in the Andhra LS polls. Additionally, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's Janasena Party, an NDA ally, won two seats. The rival YSRCP, currently in power in the state, only managed to secure four seats. The Congress-led INDI-alliance failed to secure any seats in the state.
BJP shocker in Ayodhya: Saffron party trails in Faizabad, the seat that houses Ram Mandir
The BJP fulfilled its promise of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with a grand opening led by Prime Minister Modi, but early results show unexpected challenges. BJP candidate Lallu Singh trails in Faizabad, where Ayodhya falls and a constituency considered safe for the party. Despite predictions of a landslide victory, early trends suggest BJP may be limited to under 300 seats, with the SP leading in Uttar Pradesh.
BJP will win all seven seats in Delhi, says Union minister Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in BJP winning all seven seats in Delhi during the upcoming polls, supporting BJP candidate Praveen Khandelwal.
Getting "full support" from Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav tells rally in Bihar
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claims 'full support' from 'uncle' Nitish Kumar, a BJP ally, in his fight against the saffron party at a rally in Bihar's Madhubani district.
Kejriwal timed his own arrest: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj reacts to question on likely sympathy wave
It was a strategy of Kejriwal to dishonour as many as nine summons so that the central agency is left with no option but to bring him in for custodial interrogation, the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Sushma Swaraj said.
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Lok Sabha Elections Phase 3: Shifting winds? Why is traditional wave missing from sugarcane fields to potato farms in West UP?
In western Uttar Pradesh, from the serene banks of the Ganga to the bustling fields of Baghpat and Agra, a notable political shift is underway. Unlike past elections dominated by Modi's aura, this time, local issues and candidates hold sway. Residents express diverse concerns, indicating a departure from traditional voting patterns. Amidst these changes, the influence of mainstream media dwindles, signaling a new era in Uttar Pradesh politics.
Delhi: BJP targets third consecutive sweep, AAP hopes to capitalise on sympathy wave for Kejriwal
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi are set to witness a fierce battle between the BJP, AAP, and Congress. The AAP-Congress alliance is banking on a "sympathy wave" for arrested CM Arvind Kejriwal to challenge the BJP's dominance. With high-profile candidates and strategic alliances, including the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), both alliances are leaving no stone unturned to secure victory. The contest, especially in key constituencies like Northeast and East Delhi, promises to be intense, setting the stage for an exciting electoral showdown.
Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination from Guna Lok Sabha seat; MP CM says he will record historic win
Scindia, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March 2020 after quitting the Congress, filed his nomination from Guna, where voting will take place in the third phase on May 7. Yadav, former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma were present on the occasion.
Fierce battle unfolds in Mandya as Kumaraswamy fights all important contest for JD(S)
The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Mandya, Karnataka, is shaping up as a contest between H D Kumaraswamy, former Chief Minister representing JD(S), and Congress' Venkataramane Gowda. It's framed as a battle between an "outsider" and a "local" by Congress. Mandya, a Vokkaliga stronghold, is pivotal for both parties.
BJP stock going up in TN under Annamalai, poll battle in Coimbatore narrows to triangular contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, led by K Annamalai, has seen a significant rise in its political stature, challenging the dominant Dravidian parties in the state. Annamalai's assertive leadership and the party's aggressive campaign have garnered attention, especially through the "En Mann, En Makkal" padayatra. The BJP's strategy focuses on highlighting corruption and dynastic politics, aiming to provide an alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. While historically the BJP has aligned with major regional parties to gain traction in Tamil Nadu, Annamalai's leadership has seen a shift towards contesting independently.
PM Modi takes out roadshow in Chennai
Dressed in a white shirt and the traditional 'veshti' (dhoti) and 'angavastram' (shawl), the PM stood atop a decorated car and waved at his supporters who lined up on either side of the road. Modi also carried a small cutout of the BJP's symbol, the Lotus.
If there is a Third Wave: Modi will have a rejigged team, new global leaders to deal with
If elected, Modi is expected to overhaul his Council of Ministers, put in place a new BJP President, and will have to deal with a new set of world leaders and perhaps altered bilateral equations as several countries go to polls this year.
Poll results: TMC blames Congress, CPI(M) stands by Rahul Gandhi
Opposition INDIA bloc constituents Trinamool Congress and CPI(M) were divided over Sunday's assembly poll results with the former blaming the Congress while the Left party stood by Rahul Gandhi. The Trinamool Congress claimed that the BJP's victories in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana were more of a failure of the Congress than a success story of the saffron party.
Congress looted Chhattisgarh, pushed it into darkness: Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi accused the Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh of looting the state in the last five years. She criticized Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling them liars and accused them of spreading lies. Lekhi also targeted the Baghel government over alleged scams and accused them of corruption. She highlighted the achievements of the BJP government during its 15-year rule in Chhattisgarh and claimed that the Congress had emptied the state and filled their accounts. Assembly elections are due in the state later this year.
BJP trying to replicate Manipur-like situation in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said those trying to fuel ethnic riots in the state will not be spared. The state minister's vehicle, which was part of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, was damaged after being pelted with stones in the tribal-dominated district.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CBI, dares agency to arrest him
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, who has been called by the CBI to appear at its Kolkata office on Saturday as part of its probe into the school jobs scam, dared the central agency to arrest him if it has any proof of corruption or misconduct against him. CBI officials Friday said Banerjee had been sent a missive asking him to join the probe at its offices at Nizam Palace here.
Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in poll-bound Karnataka
Though Yediyurappa's new outfit KJP managed to get only six seats in that polls, it secured a vote share of about ten per cent, badly denting the BJP's prospects. Later, Yediyurappa rejoined the BJP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, with Modi at the helm, and in the subsequent Assembly elections in 2018 it managed to win 104 seats, and the "Lingayat Strongman", subsequently went on to become the Chief Minister once again.
After North East sweep, BJP looks south to boost tally for 2024
The elections scheduled in the party-ruled Karnataka and BRS-dominated Telangana later this year might just indicate if the political weather is conducive for the Lotus to bloom in the south, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exuded confidence of the party emerging victorious in Kerala, from where the BJP has neither has an elected MP nor an MLA.
There is a pro-BJP wave across the state: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
The one-day visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the State has instilled more strength and enthusiasm among workers in Karnataka. There is a pro-BJP wave across the state. We're going before the people with the achievements of the State & Central govt, said the Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai.
BJP funded AAP in Gujarat to eat into Congress votes, alleges Siddaramaiah
As the saffron party is set to return to power for the seventh time in a row, the Congress stalwart in Karnataka said the fledgling party splurged huge money in the Gujarat elections.
Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta
The scene, from a video posted online by army-linked media, would have seemed unimaginable to previous generations in the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. Now, it underscores the close alliance the military has forged with the Buddhist hierarchy.
Gujarat Polls: Tribal leader Chhotu Vasava aims for 8th consecutive win in Jhagadia
Seven-time MLA and the founder of the Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) Chhotubhai Vasava's home in Vasna village of Bharuch is abnormally quiet with little activity which is is quite odd for someone running in the Assembly elections taking place in less than a week.
Not so simple: Mulayam card may not be enough for Dimple in Mainpuri
Winning the Mainpuri bypoll will not be a simple affair for SP's Dimple Yadav unlike the past elections when her father-in-law Mulayam Singh Yadav used to register effortless victories, some local residents feel.
BJP protests in various parts of Karnataka against Satish Jarkiholi's 'anti-Hindu' remarks
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai questioned Congress leader Siddaramaiah for being silent on the issue and demanded his comments on the row. Former CM B S Yediyurappa said Jarkiholi must issue an apology and if not, "people will teach a lesson". At Mysuru Bank circle in Bengaluru, BJP workers staged a demonstration waving saffron flags and shouting slogans "Navella Hindu, Navella Ondu '' (We are all Hindus and are united). They burnt an effigy of Jarkiholi.
BJP destroying lives of Delhiites via LG, says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday hit out at the BJP and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, saying the saffron party is destroying the lives of people of the national capital through LG.
Nitish Kumar: Running strong despite twists and turns
Nitish Kumar seems to have acquired an aura of indispensability when it comes to the highest seat of power in Bihar.
UP polls: BJP in for tough fight in Mirzapur
The five seats of Mirzapur – Chunar, Mariyan, Mirzapur Nagar, Majhawan and Chhanbey – will vote in the last phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, and are poised for a strong contest between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party.
How saffron surge altered the swing on UP poll pitch
Between 1993, the first election after the formation of SP, and 2002, any party getting over 30% of the total votes polled could be sure of finishing first in a typically four-cornered contest, in undivided UP prior to 2001 and in what remained of the state thereafter.
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