Coimbatore, an ADMK stronghold, is a battleground for BJP, Congress, and Left. BJP's Annamalai faces competition from DMK and ADMK. DMK's alliance adds to the challenge in this high-stakes political arena.
The political spectacle in Mysuru's Lok Sabha constituency showcases a clash between BJP's Yaduveer and Congress' Lakshmana, emphasizing lineage and allegiance. Diverse groups like Dalits, Muslims, and Lingayats hold significance in shaping the electoral outcome.
Rameshwar Chaudhary, son of Babulal, contests Fatehpur Sikri seat independently, challenging BJP's strategy. Incumbent Chahar faces split Jat votes with Babulal's support. Babulal pledges campaign support for Chaudhary, dissatisfied with Chahar.
DMK challenges ECI rules in Madras HC on poll ad certification. HC admits, sets deadline for ECI response by April 17, links with other petitions. ECI cites SC's orders on SLMCMC and rejection order.
105-year-old Ramati Baishya in Kamrup, Assam, promised to vote on Bohag Bihu. District officer Keerthi Jalli offered 'Bihuwan'. Home voting for 85+ voters starts April 27.
Five days pre-vote, police interrogated Kamal Nath's aide R K Miglani in Chhindwara. 40-50 officers visited Nath's Shikarpur house. BJP accused Miglani and Sachin Gupta of sharing fake video to defame Sahu.
Law enforcement agencies, led by the Election Commission, have been seizing Rs 100 crore worth of poll inducements daily since March 1. The crackdown includes cash, liquor, drugs, metals, and freebies, aiming for record-high seizures in Lok Sabha polls history.
Late Ron Bahadur Thapa's 350-member family in Assam gears up for the April 19 Lok Sabha ballot, while late Ziona's 200-member Mizoram family, with 39 wives, remains a topic of discussion post his 2021 passing.
Trinamool Congress alleges raid on Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter. Election Commission clarifies routine checks on helicopters used by Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi. Searches at airfields, helipads prevent inducements like cash, freebies across country.
Opposition prepares joint document for 2024 elections, emphasizing unity against BJP with focus on jobs, prices, welfare. Congress's national vision contrasts with allies' regional concerns. Release imminent with modalities considered for physical or online launch.
Amit Shah asserts no Manipur division, lauds N Biren Singh's progress, denies separate hill admin, scraps Free Movement Regime. Talks on ethnic violence and PM Modi's NE visits. Accuses Congress of divisive agenda and Ibobi Singh of fake encounters.
BJP intensifies campaigning in MP, as Congress lacks key figures like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. In UP and Bihar, significant political figures are active. The absence of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in crucial regions is notable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the widely-discussed «classic handshake» between US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman, where he swiftly placed his hands over theirs, garnering significant attention worldwide. In an interview with news agency ANI, PM Modi commented on the handshake between the US president and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, noting his friendships with both leaders.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Enforcement Directorate's recent actions, stating that under his leadership, the agency has seized assets totaling Rs 1 lakh crore. This marks a significant increase from the Rs 5,000 crore seized prior to 2014. In an interview with ANI, PM Modi emphasized that law-abiding citizens need not fear, while those engaged in corruption should be wary of the consequences.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of 'One nation, One election,' a key pledge in the BJP's election manifesto, as a firm commitment of his administration. In an interview with ANI, he highlighted the positive and innovative suggestions put forth by the committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, tasked with preparing the report on this initiative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview with ANI, addressed key issues pivotal to the election campaigns of both the opposition INDIA bloc and the ruling BJP ahead of the upcoming summer elections. He outlined significant plans, set to be executed within the first 100 days of his third consecutive term in power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an attack on the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam over their «anti-Sanatana stance» and questioned as to what was Congress's compulsion over making an alliance with the DMK which spewed «hatred» and «venom» against the Sanatana Dharma.
Speaking to reporters, Jaishankar responded to a question about the rise in the number of Indian students becoming victims of violent attacks in foreign countries, saying, “Obviously, in every case, wherever anything unfortunate has happened to the students, it is of great tragedy for the family, and a big concern for us but...our embassy or consulate has looked at every case and they're actually unconnected."
