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Arvind Kejriwal to hold meeting with AAP leaders Tomorrow: Reports

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has scheduled a meeting with all AAP MLAs this coming Sunday, according to sources within the party. The meeting is set to take place at the Chief Minister's residence in Civil Lines, New Delhi. Sources have revealed that this meeting holds significant importance and will include discussions regarding the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, scheduled for May 25. In a related development, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwa

11 May 2024 6:05 pm
BJP Set to Stay in Power, Says Delhi CM Implies Amit Shah to Succeed Modi

In a recent statement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hinted at the BJP's continuous grip on power, suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi prefers Amit Shah as his successor. Reacting to this, the BJP seized the opportunity to affirm their stance, interpreting Kejriwal's remarks as an acknowledgment of their forthcoming third term in power. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi countered Kejriwal's claims, suggesting that his comments on succession within the BJP indicate a

11 May 2024 6:05 pm
Punjab CM Mann Foresees AAP's Entry into Central Govt, Backs Kejriwal's Resurgence

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared on Saturday that the AAP would be part of the upcoming central government formed on June 4. He also predicted that the BJP wouldn't surpass 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to AAP workers a day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release on interim bail, Mann hailed him as the antagonist of dictatorship. I've emphasized this everywhere, Kejriwal embodies a philosophy, not just an individual. You can detain a person,

11 May 2024 4:05 pm
AnuragThakur, BJP, Muslim population, demographic transition, welfare programs, reservation policies, Congress, inclusive development, government initiatives, socio-economic empowerment

Amidst discussions sparked by a recent report on India's demographic landscape, Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has questioned the basis of Muslim insecurity in the country. Thakur's remarks come as the report reveals a significant 45% increase in the Muslim population, alongside their fair share of government welfare benefits. Released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the report contrasts a 7.82% decline in the Hindu population from 19

11 May 2024 4:05 pm
Arvind Kejriwal Slams PM Modi for 'One Nation, One Leader' Agenda

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, spoke out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alleged agenda of 'One nation, one leader' just a day after being released on interim bail from Tihar jail. In a press conference held at the AAP office on Saturday, May 11, Kejriwal accused PM Modi of relentlessly targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by incarcerating its top leaders, including himself. PM Modi is bent on crushing our party, having jailed four top AAP leaders in just a year,

11 May 2024 3:05 pm
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Questions BJP: Who Will Succeed Modi as PM?

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has raised a significant question for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): with Prime Minister Modi set to retire next year, who will be the next leader to helm the nation? In a pointed inquiry, Kejriwal emphasized, Modi will retire next year, I want to ask BJP, who is your PM? Highlighting the retirement age of leaders like LK Advani and Shivraj Singh Chauhan at 75, Kejriwal suggested that following this precedent, Modi should step down next year. He p

11 May 2024 2:05 pm
Arvind Kejriwal Launches Delhi Campaign with Temple Visit and Roadshows

Arvind Kejriwal Kicks Off Campaign with Big Roadshow in Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, recently granted interim bail in the liquor policy case until June 1, is set for a busy day today. He plans to visit the Hanuman temple and conduct two major roadshows in the capital. On Friday, Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail after receiving interim bail from the Supreme Court in a money laundering case related to the now-defunct Delhi liquor policy. This bail allows him to campaign for the

11 May 2024 11:05 am
Indore Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting Date, Results, Candidates, Major Parties, and Schedule

Indore, a historic Lok Sabha constituency established since 1952, has witnessed a colorful political journey over the decades. Phase 4 of the Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024 is set for May 13. On this day, people in different constituencies across Madhya Pradesh will cast their votes to elect their representatives in the Lok Sabha. Back in 1989, during the fervor of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement that stirred the nation, Indore became a focal point for contrasting political strategies. The

10 May 2024 5:05 pm
Opposition Applauds Interim Bail for Arvind Kejriwal: Calls for Reflection from PM Modi

NEW DELHI: The decision by the Supreme Court to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case has been met with approval from opposition parties, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress. They also expressed hope for justice for former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. A bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta granted Kejriwal bail until June 1, instructing him to surrender on June 2. Pawan Khera, speaking on behalf of Co

10 May 2024 5:05 pm
PM Modi Invites NCP to Join NDA: Political Realignment Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Sharad Pawar and his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), inviting them to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) following the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at a rally in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, Modi urged Pawar and the NCP to consider aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) instead of merging with the Congress. Addressing the crowd, Modi referenced the political landscape, hinting at potential alliances and mergers post-ele

10 May 2024 2:05 pm
Election 2024: What is NOTA? What happens when NOTA gets most votes?

Newly introduced in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the None of the Above (NOTA) option empowers voters to reject all contesting candidates formally. By choosing NOTA, voters express a stance of non-support towards any party. If NOTA garners the highest number of votes in a constituency, victory goes to the candidate with the second-highest vote count. Originating from a 2013 Supreme Court decree, NOTA was conceived to grant voters a voice of dissent. It mandated the Election Commission to integra

10 May 2024 11:05 am
Repolling Scheduled for Four Booths in Betul Lok Sabha Constituency of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: Repolling will take place at four booths in Madhya Pradesh's Betul Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, as confirmed by an official on Thursday. The decision came after the Election Commission ordered a re-election at these booths due to damage caused to electronic voting machines (EVMs). The incident occurred when a bus transporting the EVMs and polling personnel caught fire after voting concluded on Tuesday night near Sonora Gaula village in Betul. The repolling is scheduled to be con

9 May 2024 5:05 pm
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's Controversial Remarks Spark Outcry Amidst Pitroda Fallout

Following the uproar surrounding Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sparked further controversy by referring to Indians as belonging to N-type and likening some to Mongolians. Chowdhury stated, There are people of 'N' type class in our country, some are like 'Mongolians', some are black, some are white, no denying. This statement came shortly after Pitroda's resignation from the Chairmanship of the Indian Overseas Congress due to b

9 May 2024 4:05 pm
Priyanka Gandhi Calls PM Modi's 'Babri Lock' Remarks an Absolute Lie

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a prominent leader of the Congress party, has strongly refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statements regarding the Babri Masjid issue. Modi claimed that if the Congress were to come to power, they would lock the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Priyanka Gandhi labeled this assertion as an absolute lie, asserting that her party would uphold court judgments. The claim is entirely false ('yeh ekdum jhooth hai'). The Congress has repeatedly stated its commitment t

9 May 2024 4:05 pm
Madhya Pradesh Mourns Loss of BJP Spokesperson Govind Maloo to Heart Attack

Govind Maloo, the spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh, has passed away at the age of 67 after suffering a heart attack in Indore. According to a local party official, Maloo experienced a severe heart attack at his residence shortly after dinner on Wednesday night, following his return from Bhopal. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Indore on Thursday morn

9 May 2024 3:05 pm
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hits Campaign Trail for AAP Candidates in Delhi

Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, is gearing up to support AAP candidates in East and South Delhi Lok Sabha seats on May 11. The Aam Aadmi Party announced that Mann will conduct roadshows to drum up support for Kuldeep Kumar and Sahiram Pahalwan, the party's contenders for these constituencies. This move comes ahead of Delhi's sixth-phase election, scheduled for May 25, with vote counting set for June 4. With the Congress and AAP sharing seats, the former has candidates in thre

9 May 2024 1:05 pm
BJP Picks Candidates for 3 Punjab Lok Sabha Seats

Chandigarh: The BJP announced its choices for three Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, assigning former minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi to Ferozepur. Subhash Sharma will represent the party in the Anandpur Sahib constituency, while Arvind Khanna will contest from Sangrur. All 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be contested in the seventh phase of the election on June 1. The BJP has already named candidates for most seats. This marks the first time in decades that the BJP is contesting independently in

9 May 2024 11:05 am
Sam Pitroda Resigns Amid Racial Remark Fallout, Congress Faces Fresh Crisis

New Delhi: Sam Pitroda, a long-time member of the Congress party and its overseas unit chief, has stepped down from his position amidst a heated political uproar sparked by his contentious remarks. The remarks surfaced during the ongoing seven-phase elections, plunging the party into turmoil. Criticized as racist, Pitroda's comments drew severe condemnation from the BJP, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the charge, accusing the Congress of promoting divisive ideologies. The announce

9 May 2024 11:05 am
Setback for AAP in Punjab as Former Amritsar Deputy Mayor Joins BJP

A major blow hit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab as Avinash Jolly, the former Deputy Mayor of Amritsar, tendered his resignation from the party. On Tuesday, amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Jolly made a significant move by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Amritsar. Narinder Singh, the BJP National Secretary, took to X to announce the development, stating, Avinash Jolly, former deputy mayor (Amritsar), along with hundreds of supporters, joined BJP at Amritsar, Punjab. The el

8 May 2024 11:05 am
PM Modi's Varanasi Roadshow: A Spectacle of Democracy in Action

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to kick off his election campaign with a bang as he gears up to file his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on May 14. But before he officially enters the fray, Modi plans to captivate the streets of his parliamentary constituency with a grand road show on May 13. The excitement will begin with PM Modi paying his respects at the statue of Madan Mohan Malviya, located at the main gate of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Lanka. From there, t

8 May 2024 10:05 am
AAP Workers Detained During IPL Match Protest

Police in Delhi took around 12 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) student wing members into custody for causing a disturbance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during an IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. The officials reported that the detained individuals were chanting slogans and wearing t-shirts with the phrase 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' printed on them. The AAP has initiated a campaign named 'Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se' in response to the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejri

8 May 2024 10:05 am
Modi Creating Hatred for Political Gain, Says Sonia Gandhi in a Video Message

New Delhi: In a video message shared by Congress on social media, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly creating a distressing atmosphere in the country. Urging citizens to rally behind the Congress party, she highlighted the widespread challenges gripping the nation. Today in every corner of the country, youth are facing unemployment, women are facing atrocities, Dalits, tribals, backward classes

7 May 2024 6:05 pm
Phase 3 of Lok Sabha Polls Witnesses Nearly 40% Turnout: Updates and BJP's Electoral Talks

As the clock struck 1 pm, the third phase of Lok Sabha polls witnessed a turnout of approximately 39.92%. The polling, which commenced at 7 am across 93 constituencies spanning 11 states and Union Territories, saw notable figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah exercising their franchise early in the day. However, amidst the electoral process, incidents of violence marred the voting in four constituencies of West Bengal. Clashes erupted between workers of Trin

7 May 2024 5:05 pm
Actor Shekhar Suman and Radhika Khera Switch Allegiances, Join BJP Amid Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Popular actor Shekhar Suman and former Congress National Media Coordinator Radhika Khera have officially joined the BJP. The announcement came during a gathering at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, according to news agency ANI. The move follows the recent affiliations of well-known TV actor Rupali Ganguly and astrologer Ameya Joshi with the BJP. Explaining his decision, Shekhar Suman revealed that he waited for the success of Heeramandi before making the leap into politics. I didn't want peopl

7 May 2024 2:05 pm
PM Modi Receives Warm Welcome in Ahmedabad: Voting Day Excitement

Today, on May 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with enthusiasm as he arrived to cast his vote in Ahmedabad. A large crowd, including many young people and children, gathered at Nishan Higher Secondary School to cheer for him. Some even brought handmade drawings of the Prime Minister. This event marks the polling for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories in the third phase of the general election. After casting his vote, Prime Minister Modi delighted the crowd by in

7 May 2024 1:05 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kharge Raises Concerns Over Poll Data Discrepancies

New Delhi: Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Congress party, has reached out to leaders from various opposition parties forming the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, expressing concerns over what he alleges are discrepancies in the recently released voting data by the Election Commission (EC). In a letter addressed to the leaders of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, Kharge emphasized the need to address these alleged discrepancies to uphold the principles of a robust democracy and the sanctity of the Constitution. We

7 May 2024 1:05 pm
Bengal Leads Voter Turnout at 14.6% by 9 AM; Maharashtra Lags Behind at 6.64%

New Delhi: West Bengal takes the lead in voter turnout during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, hitting 14.60% by 9:00 AM on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India. Madhya Pradesh also sees a significant turnout at 14.22%, while Maharashtra records the lowest at 6.64% by 9 AM. As of 9 AM, voting percentages for other states participating in the third phase are as follows: Assam at 10.12%, Bihar at 10.03%, Chhattisgarh at 13.24%, Goa at 12.35%, Gujarat at 9.87%, Ka

7 May 2024 11:05 am
Phase 3 Voting Begins in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Key Candidates and States

Today marks the commencement of the third phase of voting in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with polls opening at 7 am across 93 constituencies spanning 11 states and Union Territories in India. Notable contenders in this phase include Amit Shah, the Union home minister, seeking re-election from Gandhinagar in Gujarat, along with Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mansukh Mandaviya, and Pralhad Joshi contesting from various regions. Of significant interest is the electoral battle in Baramati,

7 May 2024 11:05 am
Phase 3 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter Turnout and Key Contestants Update

The third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway across 93 constituencies in 11 states and Union Territories. The Election Commission of India reports that 1,331 candidates are contesting in this phase. Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the day by casting his vote at a school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He encouraged citizens to participate actively, emphasizing that their involvement would enhance the vibrancy of the electoral process. After today's voting, the fate of over 283 Lok

7 May 2024 11:05 am
India Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What's at Stake in Phase 3?

As India's Lok Sabha elections continue, millions head to the polls on May 7 for the third phase of the seven-phase election. Notable figures like Amit Shah, India's Minister of Home Affairs, and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, are in the fray alongside personalities like Badruddin Ajmal, owner of the perfume brand Ajmal. The third phase covers 93 seats in the Lok Sabha across 11 states and union territories. Gujarat, Modi's home state, is a focal point wi

7 May 2024 11:05 am