Scions from former royal families are increasingly featuring on the BJP’s list of candidates as the Lok Sabha elections approach. Ten descendants have secured tickets from the party, showcasing this trend across various regions. Notable among them are Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore, Mahima Kumari Vishwaraj Singh Mewar from…
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“PM Modi Assures Amrita Roy of Recovering ₹3,000 Crore ‘Looted’ from Poor”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured BJP’s Krishnanagar Lok Sabha candidate, Amrita Roy, of his commitment to recovering nearly ₹3,000 crore allegedly embezzled from the poor in West Bengal and seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). In a conversation with Roy, who comes from a royal background and is contesting against…
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Unveils Roster of 17 Candidates for Lok Sabha Polls; Anil Desai Secures Vital Mumbai Seat
Shiv Sena (UBT) has unveiled its lineup of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, with Sanjay Raut, a prominent leader, announcing a list comprising 17 contenders. Notably, Anil Desai has secured a significant position by winning the Mumbai South Central seat. Under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray, the party…
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Why Congress Chose ‘Bahubali’ Ajai Rai to Challenge PM Modi in Varanasi
Congress has unveiled its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with a notable inclusion being Purvanchal (eastern Uttar Pradesh) stalwart Ajai Rai, nominated to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi. Ajai Rai, known as a ‘bahubali’ (strongman) in the Purvanchal region, has served as…
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“Latest Updates: TMC Files Complaint Against Bengal Governor for Alleged Election Interference”
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha has declared its decision to contest all 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 Assembly seats independently, dispelling rumours of a potential alliance with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The announcement came from State BJP President…
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Pre-Poll Survey Forecasts Congress Victory in Karnataka, BJP-JDS Alliance Expected to Secure
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka are generating significant interest, with pre-poll surveys indicating a potential shift in power dynamics. According to a recent survey by Kannada media outlet Eedina, the Congress party is poised for a substantial gain, projected to secure victory in 17 out of the total…
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Election Commission Notifies First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections
The Election Commission of India has announced that the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place on April 19. Nomination filing deadlines, scrutiny dates, and withdrawal periods vary by state. The elections will span multiple states and union territories, conducted in phases, culminating in vote counting on…
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Opposition Slams Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Seven-Phase Voting Plan, Alleging Benefit to BJP
Opposition Criticizes Seven-Phase Lok Sabha Elections, Alleging BJP Favoritism Following the Election Commission of India’s announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule, opposition parties have raised concerns, suggesting that the seven-phase voting plan may advantage the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). CEC Rajiv Kumar cited India’s vast geography and logistical…
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West Bengal’s Political Tango: A Waltz with Unforeseen Consequences
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal are far from a typical two-step. The TMC and Congress, former rivals locked in a bitter pas de deux, now find themselves contemplating a hesitant waltz, their steps uncertain and their motives veiled in ambiguity. After the dramatic breakdown of their opening…
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Power Shift Brewing in Delhi as AAP and Congress Inch Towards Seat-Sharing Deal
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi could witness a major political realignment as arch-rivals AAP and Congress inch closer to finalizing a seat-sharing agreement. This potential alliance marks a dramatic shift from their independent efforts in 2019, where both parties were shut out from the seven Lok Sabha seats,…