Politics News - Page 4

What BJP vs Congress blame game over PM Modi's Manmohan speech is all about

PM Modi's comments stirred debate among the two parties, with many taking to social media to clarify what erstwhile Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said under Congress' rule

WATCH: Rajnath Singh says 'PoK humara tha, hai, aur rahega,' people there will demand to be with India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that with India's stature and prestige growing in the world and the country's economy progressing at a faster rate, the people of PoK will demand to formally join India

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Major battles to watch out for in Phase 1

Voting will be held in 102 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories on 19 April. From Maharashtra's Nagpur to Assam's Jorhat, here are the key seats to keep an eye on in the first phase of polling

Sunita Kejriwal to attend INDIA bloc rally in Ranchi: Here's how Delhi CM's wife is taking front seat in politics

Although Sunita Kejriwal has been representing her husband, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 and is currently in Tihar jail, her participation in the upcoming election rally marks her debut in wooing voters during the Lok Sabha elections

2024 Lok Sabha elections begin April 19: All about seats, candidates, stars and more

Phase 1 of voting will cover 102 constituencies spanning across 21 states and Union Territories (UTs). The counting of votes will be held on June 4

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024: Who are the key faces in the fray? Which issues could the electorate vote on?

All the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on 19 April. From DMK’s Kanimozhi to BJP’s K Annamalai, here are all the high-profile candidates to watch out for

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Jailed AAP leaders Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain picked as star campaigners for Gujarat

AAP on Tuesday announced a list of 40 star campaigners in Gujarat which also mentioned the names of Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Treated like a criminal, terrorist, under 24X7 surveillance... How AAP sees Keriwal's time in jail

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday delivered Kejriwal's message from jail where the chief minister said, 'I am Arvind Kejriwal and I am not a terrorist'

How India may change after 2024 polls, the story of two manifestoes

From employment to women empowerment, Bhartiya Janata Party's 'Modi Ki Guarantee' and Congress' 'Nyay Patra' have detailed their own plans for furthering India's growth in the next five years in their respective manifestoes

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Which are the key seats in Maharashtra? Which issues concern voters?

After Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra sends the most number of MPs – 48 – to the Lok Sabha. The state is unpredictable, which has made the electoral contest more intriguing. Ahead of the five-phase elections in the western state, here is what to know about the race

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Who are the key faces in Uttar Pradesh? Which issues could dominate?

The battleground is ready in Uttar Pradesh. The Hindi belt state sends the most MPs – 80 – to Lok Sabha. As it votes in all seven phases, a look at the main candidates, poll issues, and seats

PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally

From raking up the Katchatheevu issue to promising people to make the state a 'Viksit Tamil Nadu,' here are five key takeaways from PM Modi's election rally in Vellore

'No specific privilege' for CM, says Delhi HC rejecting Kejriwal's arrest plea; AAP chief to stay in jail till Apr 15

Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency

PM Modi in UP: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally

Eight parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 19. These are Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina (SC), Moradabad, Rampur and Pilibhit

PM Modi in Chhattisgarh: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally

Addressing the BJP's 'Vijay Sankalp Sankhnad' rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, which will go to polls on April 19, he also said the Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections has the imprint of the Muslim League

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Will it be smooth sailing for Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad again?

Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from his ‘home’ Wayanad on Wednesday. The Congress leader had bagged the constituency in Kerala with a record margin in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Can he retain the seat, a party bastion, this time?

Why ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ is a result of Congress buying its own propaganda

A yatra can be a great thing in politics. Because it gives you a chance to listen. But when you are convinced that everyone else is unintelligent, you stop listening. You end up walking across India trapped in your own echo chamber

Head-on | Mamata Banerjee is on the march, but electoral math of 2024 may stop her in her tracks

An alliance between the TMC, a Congress-led UPA and regional parties is a theoretical possibility

Know how ED debunked AAP's allegation over BJP's involvement in Delhi Excise Policy scam investigation

The Enforcement Directorate's counsel advocate Zoheb Hossain told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that Bansuri Swaraj's name was mentioned in the list of lawyers was a mistake

Lok Sabha polls: Why Kangana Ranaut’s poll debut on BJP ticket is unsurprising

Kangana Ranaut is the BJP candidate from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh. The Bollywood actor, a self-proclaimed fan of PM Narendra Modi, has been backing the saffron party on critical issues like the Ram temple and CAA

How Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita is stepping up amid his absence

Sunita Kejriwal has maintained a low profile since the inception of AAP more than a decade ago. But recently, after her husband's arrest, she has stepped into the limelight, relaying Arvind Kejriwal's message to his supporters. The BJP has claimed she is ‘in the race’ to succeed the Delhi chief minister

PM Modi calls Sandeshkhali victim, BJP's Basirhat pick Rekha Patra: Know what they discussed

In a telephone conversation between the two, Patra described the ordeal of women in Sandeshkhali at the hands of Trinamool Congress leaders, adding that residents of the village have not been able to cast their vote since 2011

Lok Sabha 2024 polls: BJP rules out alliance with SAD, to fight alone in Punjab

A possible rerun between the Bhartiya Janata Party and SAD has been in the talks since last year and Jakhar's recent announcement has come as a surprise to many, especially after reports suggested that the two parties held seat-sharing talks for the Lok Sabha elections

The political row over derogatory comments against Kangana Ranaut: Who said what?

Days after Kangana Ranaut was handed the BJP ticket from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, she finds herself battling sexism. Derogatory remarks purportedly by Congress’ social media head Supriya Shrinate have triggered a row with the BJP demanding her sacking

'Arrest doesn't surprise me,' says Arvind Kejriwal as wife reads Delhi CM's letter

Kejriwal's colleagues at the Aam Aadmi Party, along with the Opposition, have been accusing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of their involvement in his arrest. However, the AAP Convenor said that the saffron party should not be hated as they are 'our brothers and sisters'

This Week in Explainers: Will AAP survive the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal?

Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case has raised questions about the Aam Aadmi Party’s future. Who will be its new face? Is it the end of the road? We analyse this in our weekly roundup of explainers and talk about other big stories like the IVF controversy surrounding Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents and Zomato’s ‘pure veg’ fleet

From anti-corruption crusader to facing graft charges: How Arvind Kejriwal’s life has come full circle

A decade back, Arvind Kejriwal rode to power in Delhi on the heels of his India Against Corruption (IAC) movement. Now, the Aam Aadmi Party leader, who cultivated a ‘common man’ image in politics, has been arrested in a money laundering probe related to the scrapped excise policy of his government

Lok Sabha election 2024 | Campaign tracker Rahul Gandhi: Day 5

As India gets ready to vote and political parties get busy with swaying voters, this article will help Firstpost readers track Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaign as he holds rallies and meetings across the country

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Is Varun Gandhi planning to contest Pilibhit as an independent?

The BJP’s delay in announcing the nominee for its Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh has fuelled buzz that it might not field sitting MP Varun Gandhi again. Speculations are rife that the Gandhi scion, who has been critical of the Centre and Yogi Adityanath government in recent years, may feel the heat this time

Pashupati Paras leaves NDA over BJP’s deal with nephew, Chirag Paswan? What does it mean for Bihar Lok Sabha polls?

RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned as Union minister after his party got no place in the BJP-led NDA’s seat-sharing pact in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Now, a direct contest between him and his nephew, Chirag Paswan, is likely on some seats in the state