Lok Sabha Elections
(Search results - 469)IndiaMar 11, 2020, 5:22 PM IST
Jyotiraditya’s resignation: When the other Scindia rebelled against the Congress
Jyotiraditya is not the only Scindia to quit the Congress, his father Madhav Rao Scindia too had quit the party after he was humiliated and not given a ticket in the 1996 Lok Sabha elections
IndiaDec 27, 2019, 5:01 PM IST
Year Ender 2019: Events which drew political attention across the nation
The year 2019 saw several turning points in Indian history. From revoking Jammu and Kashmir’s special status through abrogation of Article 370 to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), here are five events of 2019 that became the most prominent political issues in India.
IndiaSep 26, 2019, 1:45 PM IST
DMK paid left parties and allies Rs 40 crore for Lok Sabha polls; CPI(M) refutes claims
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) allegedly paid left parties such as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India and its allies as much as Rs 40 crore before the Lok Sabha elections.
IndiaSep 21, 2019, 11:43 AM IST
Only Pulwama attack-like incident can change people's mood in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar fuels controversy, says before Lok Sabha elections, there was an environment of anger and distress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, Pulwama attack on CRPF jawans had changed the entire scenario.
IndiaSep 10, 2019, 5:48 PM IST
Urmila Matondkar quits Congress: How the actress had allegedly hurt Hindu sentiments, ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2019
Just one month before the Lok Sabha elections 2019, Urmila Matondkar had hurt the sentiments of Hindus as she said Hinduism is the most violent religion
IndiaAug 17, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
Former AAP minister Kapil Mishra joins BJP
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel earlier this month had disqualified Mishra under the anti-defection law after he campaigned for the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections in May.
ViralAug 15, 2019, 11:03 AM IST
How about unravelling secret behind Rahul Gandhi opposing Rafale deal?
When actor-politician Divya Spandana aka Ramya rose to the position of social media head of the Congress party, there were rumours of her getting close to then AICC president Rahul Gandhi. But now there is news that Ramya is entering into wedlock with her Portugese boyfriend Raphael. JustForLaughs on MyNation finds out the link between Raphael and Rafale.
ViewsAug 9, 2019, 8:24 PM IST
Vellore victory does not come without warning for DMK
Though DMK’s victory in Vellore seemed to further stamp authority in Lok Sabha elections held in Tamil Nadu, the win margin compared to that of other constituencies won in April serves a warning sign for the MK Stalin-led party
PoliticsAug 1, 2019, 3:03 PM IST
Food for thought: While poor suffer; TDP, YSRCP clash over Anna Canteens in Andhra Pradesh
Earlier, the YSR Congress Party, in the assembly, had claimed that the previous Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government had built Anna Canteen wherever they could find a land on the eve of the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. But TDP stuck to its guns, saying the land was chosen only to ameliorate the conditions of the poor.
IndiaJul 11, 2019, 9:53 AM IST
JJP’s Digvijay in Haryana terms Sapna Choudhary's dance vulgar; BJP calls it insult to women
Jannayak Janta Patry leader Digvijay Chautala had commented that BJP leader Sapna Choudhary's art was vulgar after the dancer joined BJP in Haryana two days ago. He is being slammed by the BJP for his comment ‘degrading women’.
IndiaJun 26, 2019, 3:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Polls for 6 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on July 18
Six Rajya Sabha seats representing Tamil Nadu will fall vacant soon. This has prompted the Election Commission of India to announce election dates.
IndiaJun 23, 2019, 5:49 PM IST
Karnataka: Newly inducted ministers in Kumaraswamy government yet to get portfolios
Two independent Karnataka MLAs H Nagesh and R Shankar, who were inducted into the Karnataka Cabinet on June 14 after humiliating defeat of Congress and JD(S) in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, are yet to get portfolios.
IndiaJun 9, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
After mass exodus of more than 50 councillors from TMC, 17 from GJM join BJP in Bengal
Barely a week ago, more than 50 councillors predominantly from the Trinamool Congress joined the BJP in Delhi. TMC immediately turned into a public spectacle
IndiaJun 8, 2019, 11:57 PM IST
Bengal bloodied again, 4 reportedly killed in deadly TMC-BJP clash at Sandeshkhali
The violence apparently broke out over hoisting the BJP party flag. Bullets were fired and sharp weapons were used in this small town of Sandeshkhali, which is around 65 km from Kolkata.
IndiaJun 8, 2019, 1:01 PM IST
Here's how provocative beef festival flopped in Kolkata
With the BJP’s 18 seat win from the state in the recent Lok Sabha and a resurgent Hindu right in Bengal, a beef festival was first forced to change its name to “Beep festival” after alleged threats and now stands cancelled