Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: SAD (Amritsar) Announces 5 Candidates For Punjab, 2 For Haryana

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Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Please follow this space for all the latest updates and news on the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.Congress on Wednesday released its eight list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections. The Congress list includes candidates fielded in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh which will go to polls starting April 19. In Jharkhand, the Congress has named Kalicharan Munda from Khunti, Sukhdeo Bhagat from Lohardaga and Jai Prakashbhai Patel from Hazaribagh.The announcement of eighth list comes hours after top Congress leaders met in Delhi to hold discussions on party's Lok Sabha election candidates in UP, Telangana, Goa and Jharkhand.  The meeting saw the presence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, KC Venugopal and the members of its Central Election Committee including senior leaders Ambika Soni, Madhusudan Mistry, Uttam Kumar Reddy and Salman Khurshid.In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party, party MP from Punjab's Jalandhar Sushil Kumar Rinku and MLA in the state Sheetal Angural joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi on Wednesday.Rinku, the MP from Jalandhar in Punjab, and Angural, who was elected to the state Assembly from Jalandhar West, joined the saffron party in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and its national general secretary Vinod Tawde.Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have been named as star campaigners of the party among 40 others for Madhya Pradesh which will vote in four phases in upcoming general elections. Polling for the 29 constituencies is scheduled to be held in the first four phases starting April 19.Former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Baghel of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, respectively, also figure on the list. The list names eight legislators, including Madhya Pradesh leader of the opposition Umang Singhar. Rajya Sabha members Ashok Singh and Vivek Tankha are also named.  

28/03/2024 22:26:49

SAD (Amritsar) Announces 5 Candidates For Punjab, 2 For Haryana

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) announced five candidates for Punjab and two for Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

28/03/2024 21:37:47

Nomination Of Congress Ramtek LS Seat Candidate Rashmi Barve Declared invalid

Lok Sabha Polls: Maharashtra: Ramtek Lok Sabha Constituency Returning Officer declared the nomination of Indian National Congress candidate Rashmi Barve as invalid. The nomination was rejected on the ground that the caste validity certificate was invalid. The Election Commission has approved her husband Shyam Kumar Barve as the official candidate of the Congress for Ramtek Loksabha: Returning Officer, Ramtek

28/03/2024 21:34:38

'Conspiracy To End Political Representation Of Minorities': Owaisi After SP Denies Ticket To ST Hasan

After the Samajwadi Party decided to drop sitting MP ST Hasan from Moradabad, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party has committed a conspiracy to end the political representation of minorities. The remarks came after the Samajwadi Party decided to field Ruchi Vira from Moradabad Lok Sabha seat.

28/03/2024 21:32:39

Amit Shah Arrives At BJP Headquarters To Attend Party's Odisha Core Committee Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the party headquarters to attend the party's Odisha core committee meeting.

 

28/03/2024 21:27:27

Will Get 40 Out Of 40 Seats In Bihar, There Is No Doubt, Says Chirag Paswan

National President of Lok Janshakti Party, Chirag Paswan says "We will get 40 out of 40 seats in Bihar. There is no doubt about it. In 2019, when we were 3 parties, we had won 39 seats out of 40. And as of today, we are 5 parties and the enthusiasm among the people shows that we will easily cross the target of 40 seats in Bihar and 400 seats in the country."

28/03/2024 19:51:38

Oppn Alliance Arrives At Seat Sharing Formula In Bihar, RJD Likely To Get 26 Seats, Congress 9

 The opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc on Thursday reached a consensus on seat sharing in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal is likely to contest on 26 seats while the Congress will feild its candidates on nine seats, sources told ABP News. 

28/03/2024 19:49:53

Shiv Sena Releases List Of 8 Candidates For Lok Sabha Elections

Shiv Sena releases a list of 8 candidates for Lok Sabha elections.

28/03/2024 18:25:37

Samajwadi Party Releases List Of Star Campaigners For Lok Sabha Elections

Samajwadi Party (SP) released the list of party star campaigners Azam Khan also included in the list of SP campaigners

28/03/2024 18:07:37

Whatever Order Congress High Command Gives, Will Follow: Himachal Party Chief Pratibha Singh On Fighting LS Polls From Mandi

When asked whether she would contest the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi against actress Kangana Ranaut, Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh says, "We have always respected and followed the orders of the party's high command... On all the four seats, we have to field the best candidates...Yesterday Rajeev Shukla and our Chief Minister also said that you are the best (candidate), so we feel that you should contest the election, I said that you should take this matter to the high command. Whatever order the party high command gives, I will follow it...''

28/03/2024 18:04:22

CPI(M) Releases First List Of 44 Candidates For Lok Sabha Elections

The CPI(M) on Thursday released its first list of 44 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The list, which was shared by the party on X, includes 15 candidates for Kerala, including sitting MP A M Arif from Alappuzha, former health minister K K Shailaja, and Rajya Sabha MP E Kareem.

The CPI(M) announced 17 names for West Bengal, including Md Salim from Murshidabad. The names had been announced earlier by the party's state unit. It named two candidates for Tamil Nadu -- sitting MP S Venkatesan from Madurai and R Sachidhanandham from Dindigul.

28/03/2024 17:56:44

Former BJP Leader Ram Tahal Choudhary Joins Congress

Former BJP leader Ram Tahal Choudhary joined the Congress party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

28/03/2024 17:51:25

Delhi LG Saxena Seeks Report From Delhi Police Into Derogatory Post By Congress Leader Supriya Shrinate Against Kangana Ranaut.

Delhi LG VK Saxena has sought a detailed investigation report from the Delhi Police Commissioner into the derogatory post made by Congress Leader Supriya Shrinate against Kangana Ranaut. BJP leader Baansuri Swaraj had written a complaint to the LG demanding an investigation and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for “outraging the modesty of a woman”: LG Office.

28/03/2024 17:49:32

Actor Govinda Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, Likely To Contest From Mumbai North West

Veteran Bollywood Actor Govinda on Thursday joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Govinda is likely to contest from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming polls. Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat will go to polls in the Phase 5 of Lok Sabha polls on May 20.

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28/03/2024 17:25:45

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: TMC Candidate From Darjeeling Seat Gopal Lama Files Nomination For 2nd Phase

Lok Sabha Elections | Darjeeling, West Bengal: TMC candidate from Darjeeling constituency Gopal Lama files nomination for 2nd phase.

28/03/2024 16:28:11

Will Announce Candidates In 1-2 Days: Jharkhand CM Champai Soren

Ranchi: On preparations for Lok Sabha elections 2024, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren says, "...Our alliance is winning 14 out of 14 seats... We will announce the (candidates) names in 1-2 days."

28/03/2024 16:26:42

'Very Disheartening For Those Who Supported Me': SP Leader ST Hasan After Party Cancels His Ticket From Moradabad

On Moradabad Lok Sabha seat nomination, Samajwadi party leader ST Hasan says, "When the party has decided to field another candidate and the party's president has also sent me the letter then it was obvious that I won't be getting the symbol. I will not be campaigning in Moradabad for the party's candidate, it will be very disheartening for those who supported and prayed for me... Akhilesh Yadav has definitely sent me the letter, but when I tried to meet him, an 'outsider' MLA from the party captured his (Akhilesh Yadav) team so that I don't get to meet him."

28/03/2024 16:22:15

I Think I Don't Have Enough Preparation For Election: Congress leader Sudarshan Singh Rawat

Jaipur, Rajasthan: On returning his ticket for Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Sudarshan Singh Rawat says, "...I have conveyed my message (about returning the ticket) and the party will soon declare the candidate... My entire focus was on Bhim-Devgarh, my father and I have 25-30 years of relationship with Bhim-Devgarh. All the party workers including me wanted to stay here and work for the upcoming 5 years. I have decided on a political region for myself, but it's the party's prerogative to send anywhere. We had a detailed discussion in this regard and they've assured me that I won't be contesting this election but then come this surprise... I think I don't have enough preparation for the election."

28/03/2024 15:33:01

Padma Awardee Damayanti Beshra, Former BJD Leader Sidhant Mohapatra Join BJP

Padma awardee Damayanti Beshra and former BJD leader Sidhant Mohapatra join the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi.

28/03/2024 15:22:30

When Votes Went To Wrong Hands, Whole Western UP Was Thrown Into Fire Of Anarchy: CM Adityanath

 In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "When your votes used to go to the wrong hands, curfew used to be imposed in Muzaffarnagar for months. When your vote went to the right hands, Muzaffarnagar began to be known for 'kanwar yatra' and not curfew. When your votes went to the wrong hands, not only Muzaffarnagar but the whole of western Uttar Pradesh was thrown into the fire of anarchy and the security of the entire area was put under threat. The situation was so dangerous, people were scared to come here. When your vote went to the right hands, to the right party, anarchy ended."

28/03/2024 14:50:40

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Congress To Launch Poll Manifesto At Public Meeting On April 6

Congress will launch the party's poll manifesto at a public meeting on April 6. The meeting will be attended by senior Congress leaders including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi. 

28/03/2024 13:25:37

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Karnataka BJP Prez, JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy Attend BJP-JD(S) Meeting In Mandya

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy attended the BJP-JD(S) coordination meeting in Mandya today.

 

 

28/03/2024 12:35:26

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: BJP Candidate Jitin Prasad Asks Varun Gandhi To Share Stage In Pilibhit

BJP candidate for Pilibhit, Jitin Prasad had a telephone conversation with current MP Varun Gandhi. He expressed gratitude to Varun Gandhi and welcomed him for sharing the stage in his electoral parliamentary constituency. As per sources, Varun Gandhi might also share Jitin's platform.

28/03/2024 12:28:51

Lok Sabha Elections Live: BJP MP Varun Gandhi Pens Note For Pilibhit Electorate

BJP MP Varun Gandhi wrote a letter to Pilibhit's electorate as his term will end soon. 

Read Full Story Here: Varun Gandhi Pens Note After Getting Dropped From Pilibhit, Says Will Continue To Serve 'At Any Cost'

28/03/2024 12:03:01

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: NDA To File Nominations For Bihar Polls Today, Says BJP State Chief

BJP Bihar chief Samrat Choudhary stated that the NDA candidates will file their nominations today. He also stated that the party's aim is to win all 40 seats in Bihar.

28/03/2024 10:47:45

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Case Filed Against Bengal MP Dilip Ghosh For Remarks Over CM Mamata Banerjee

A case has been registered against West Bengal BJP MP Dilip Ghosh under sections 504 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code at Durgapur police station for his remarks on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

28/03/2024 10:42:07

Lok Sabha Elections Live: Actor Govinda Meets Ruling Shiv Sena's Krishna Hegde, Likely To Join Party

Actor Govinda met ruling Shiva Sena's Deputy leader and spokesperson Krishna Hegde last night. There is a strong possibility that Govinda might contest elections from Shiv Sena (Shinde) faction. As per sources, Hegde stated that Govinda wants to work at the national level.

28/03/2024 09:53:48

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: CEC Puts Hold On Notification Regarding By-Election In Akola Assembly

The Central Election Commission has put on hold its notification issued regarding the by-election to be held on the Akola assembly seat of Maharashtra. The decision came in following the order of the Bombay High Court. The High Court stated in its order that the notification is illegal since the tenure of the newly elected MLA on this seat is more than one year.

28/03/2024 09:39:45

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Rahul Gandhi To File Nomination From Wayanad On April 3

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will file nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on April 3.

28/03/2024 08:28:18

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Filing Of Nominations For Second Phase Of Polls Begins Today

The process of filing nominations for 88 parliamentary seats across 12 states for the second phase of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls has begun today. As issued by the Election Commission, the second phase of the general elections will be held on April 26. The last date for filing nomination papers for the second phase is April 4.