Lok Sabha Elections

Is Naveen Patnaik’s BJD set to return to the BJP-led NDA fold after 15 years?

Intense speculations of a likely alliance between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the BJP-led NDA are doing the rounds. CM Naveen Patnaik’s party was a part of the NDA 15 years ago and rekindling the tie-up now is a ‘win-win’ for both parties. Here’s why

‘Chaiwala’, ‘Chowkidar’, ‘Parivar’: How jibes at PM gave BJP 3 poll campaigns

The BJP has launched a ‘Modi ka Parivar’ campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad said the PM has ‘no family’ at a rally recently. This is not the first time that the saffron party has capitalised on the Opposition’s barbs at Narendra Modi

Another jolt for Congress? Are Kamal Nath and his son, Nakul, leaving the party?

Rumours are rife that former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and his son, Nakul, may depart from the Congress. The veteran party leader is in Delhi, which has further intensified the speculations. But will he join the BJP?

Appreciate Opposition's resolve of staying in opposition, says PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Speaking at the Lok Sabha, Modi said, 'I appreciate the Opposition's resolve to remain in the opposition for a long time...The way you sat here (in govt) for many decades, the same way you resolve to sit there (in opposition). The public will certainly give you its blessings'

What is an interim budget? How is it different from a regular budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget for 2024-25 on 1 February. An interim budget is a short-term financial plan covering government expenditures until a new government takes over after the elections

BJP meet: Party eyes big boost in vote share to secure 'overwhelming' win in 2024

Since coming to power at the Centre in 2014, the BJP has continuously striven to raise its vote share to 50 per cent in state assembly polls and succeeded in this feat in many elections.

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Congress forms five-member committee to forge alliances with I.N.D.I.A bloc partners

"In the run-up to the general election 2024, the Congress president has constituted a National Alliance Committee with immediate effect," the party said in a statement, adding, "Senior party leader Mukul Wasnik will be the convener of the committee."

BJP wins in Hindi heartland: How this sets the tone for 2024

The current Assembly elections are seen as a semi-final. The BJP’s victory in three Hindi heartland states will boost its workers' morale before the general elections next year. The Congress has a lot to introspect after it lost two of its ruling states, with its sole consolation being Telangana

BJP, JD (S) reach understanding, Deve Gowda's party to contest on four seats, confirms Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on Friday confirmed that the saffron party has entered into an alliance with the JD(S) in Karnataka and have already agreed to give four seats to Deve Gowda's party for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

Congress announces coordinators for all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi

The seven coordinators are Rahul Richchariya for Chandni Chowk, Ghulam Hussain Khalak for South Delhi, Sunny Malik for Northwest Delhi, Chiman Bhai Vinjhuda for Northeast Delhi, Hakubha Jadeja for New Delhi, Sanjeev Sharma for East Delhi and Uma Shankar Pandey for West Delhi