2024 Lok Sabha Election News

Report card: What’s behind BJP’s Lok Sabha poll loss in Uttar Pradesh?

The Uttar Pradesh BJP has prepared a 15-page report detailing the reasons for the party’s dismal performance in the state which sends most MPs to Lok Sabha. This comes amid speculations of an internal rift in the saffron party’s UP unit

Dimensions of democracy: India vs UK - Size, seats and surprises!

Beyond mere statistics, this comparison of land mass and parliamentary representation offers a fascinating lens through which to view governance and democracy

Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan during oath sparks storm: Can the Hyderabad MP be disqualified from Lok Sabha?

The 'Jai Palestine' slogan by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi as he concluded his oath as an MP in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday has sparked strong criticism, especially from the BJP. With several of its leaders suggesting that the Hyderabad MP could face disqualification from Parliament, we take a look at what the rule book says

Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc nominates K Suresh for Lok Sabha Speaker post

The Lok Sabha Speaker election will be held on Wednesday, June 26

Business of exit polls: 'No one pays as much money as invested on ground, the only profit is ...'

Exit polls failed to correctly predict the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as, contrary to predictions, the BJP underperformed and the INDIA bloc performed better than expected

Congress' K Suresh to be Speaker pro-tem: Why is post important?

K Suresh, 68, the Congress MP from Kerala's Mavelikara, is the longest-serving member of Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to Suresh at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before Parliament convenes on 24 June. But what do we know about the post of Speaker pro-tem? Why is it important?

What’s behind Rahul Gandhi’s move to give up Wayanad? What does Priyanka’s electoral debut mean?

Rahul Gandhi will relinquish his Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency to retain Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli seat, paving the way for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to contest her maiden elections. But why has the Congress taken this decision?

2024 Lok Sabha elections: A historic reflection of democratic resilience and evolution

Despite existing challenges, such as the underrepresentation of women, India's democratic elections consistently reinforce the nation’s commitment to empowering its citizens and fostering fair participation in politics

BJP's Assam campaign benefitted me, Congress more than they thought: Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi on polls and more

In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, three-time Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi reveals his plans to harness Congress’s momentum for a strong showing in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections

'No OTP for unlocking EVM': Election Commission junks media report, clarifies case of Mumbai North West seat

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has refuted a media report that said a mobile phone used for unlocking electronic voting machines (EVMs) was being allegedly used by an aide of a Shiv Sena candidate