12:31:58 PM IST, 22 May 2024
INDIA bloc wiped out after five phases of Lok Sabha polls: Amit Shah
INDIA bloc has been wiped out after five phases of Lok Sabha polls, said Amit Shah at rally in West Bengal’s Kanthi.
12:17:42 PM IST, 22 May 2024
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi responds to Rahul Gandhi’s tweet that ‘Narendra Modi is creating two Indias’
On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s tweet that “Narendra Modi is creating two Indias – where even justice is dependent on wealth’, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, “…If Rahul Gandhi says this, it shows his mentality. Does the judicial system come under the leader? It must have been during their govt. I remember that his grandmother said that there should be a committed judiciary… And if it’s about the judicial system being costly, you have sent the costliest advocates to the parliament who charge lakhs, ask your friends to help make the system cheaper…”
12:09:04 PM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Owaisi on his PDM alliance in UP
On his PDM alliance in UP, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, said, “We have a contest against those who are competing with us. Our effort is to see that the PDM candidates become victorious. For that, I am taking part in election campaigning. The response so far has been very positive…I am confident that they will be successful.”
12:06:25 PM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Chirag Paswan reacts to Kharge’s ‘Jhoothon Ka Sardar’ remark against PM Modi
“First there were other leaders of his party, now the national president of Congress himself is forgetting the decorum of language. This proves that the trends are reaching him too. They are worried that how badly these people are losing the elections. In the first five phases, we have already cross the 300 to 315-mark. Now, on 25th (May) and 1st (June), we will definitely cross the 400-mark,” said LJP (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s ‘Jhoothon Ka Sardar’ remark against PM Modi.
12:03:47 PM IST, 22 May 2024
Calcutta HC dismisses BJP’s appeal against order restricting derogatory ads violating MCC
Calcutta HC has dismissed an appeal by BJP against a single judge order restraining it from running certain derogatory ads against the TMC which violated MCC, reported LiveLaw.
11:47:25 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Swati Maliwal assault case is attempt to distract voters from the real issues, says Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, “…The AAP has issued a statement on the matter which, I believe, cannot be improved and doesn’t need to be added to. I honestly feel that this is a serious attempt to distract from the real issues facing the nation – unemployment, inflation…We have to focus on what touches the lives of ordinary Indians, not on these other issues. The media is often requested by the BJP to serve as a weapon of mass distraction. I request you, don’t oblige this. Distraction from the real issues, doesn’t serve anyone’s interests.”
11:39:53 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi is unquestionably the most popular leader of the Congress party, says Shashi Tharoor
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: On ex-MP CM & BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, “Rahul Gandhi is unquestionably the most popular leader of the Congress party…He doesn’t need to be imposed on anybody, by closing his eyes he will get the support of Congress workers. He doesn’t need to be imposed. As far as Raebareli is concerned, it has been in the family’s possession since 1952 when Feroze Gandhi was first elected from there…When his mother (Sonia Gandhi) decided that she had reached a stage that she wanted to move aside to the Rajya Sabha, it was fitting that legacy should be taken over by the son…On the question of Nehru ji…this whole issue is utterly pointless. If it was such a burning priority for the BJP, they have been in power for 10 years, what have they done about it?…It is not about the past that we are fighting the elections, it is about the future. We are concerned about the future of 140 crore Indians…”
11:33:37 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: BJP president Samrat Choudhary on Pawan Singh’s expulsion from the party
It’s obvious if someone contests election against the party, such actions are taken at the party’s level, said Bihar Dy CM & state BJP president Samrat Choudhary.
11:30:38 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Biswa meets former MP CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Ranchi airport in Jharkhand
11:29:46 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress is an automatic machine of lying, alleges Maurya
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM KP Maurya said, “Who is ‘Jhuto ka Sardar’ and has been lying to the people ever since independence- it is Congress. The Congress is an automatic machine of lying. They have no issues against PM Modi. When Congress’ government was in power corruption was done. The work done for the welfare of the poor by PM Modi in 10 years, Congress could not do that in 60 years…They did not dare to dream about ‘Viksit Bharat’. PM Modi has given a deadline that by 2047 India will be ‘Viksit Bharat’…”
11:23:56 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: BJP is using money via Hawala for militancy, alleges Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, “…BJP is using such parties whose people got the money via Hawala for militancy…BJP can do anything to keep Mehbooba Mufti out (of elections)…”
11:19:21 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Here’s what Modi’s opponent, Ajay Rai, says about the PM’s overnight stay in Varanasi
Congress candidate from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat Ajay Rai said, “They (BJP) are losing. If they were not losing the elections would have PM Modi stayed overnight in Varanasi?… The people are awakened…”
After five phases of election, BJP is heading towards achieving the mark of 400 seats. I am here to appeal to you all to help us in securing Jaunpur seat as well in this target of over 400 seats.
– Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Jaunpur
Middle class are the engines of growth in a town, in a city. If vibrancy has to come in towns, then the middle class has to be active. Their economic improvement has to happen. Odisha CM and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has introduced five major promises for the middle class in his manifesto in across sectors.
– BJD leader VK Pandian
10:51:37 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress confident of winning more than 10 seats in Gujarat
Congress general secretary Mukul Wasnik said, “A wave of change can be seen everywhere. We were already saying that we are confident of winning more than 10 seats in Gujarat. It won’t be surprising if such results come in Gujarat. There is a wave of change across the country. When the votes are counted on 4th June, there will be a change here and BJP will face defeat…” He also said, “…There is great disappointment and anger among people. The manner in which people were misled for 10 years and they were deceived, there is anger among people and that will convert into vote.”
10:43:53 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Samajwadi Party and Congress are miles away from power, says Yogi Adiyanath
Addressing a public meeting in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adiyanath said, “…When they (Samajwadi Party and Congress) are miles away from power, their party workers aren’t respecting them, they create chaos, ruckus and stampede-like situations every day. It’s not a hidden fact that they would have soaked the blood and would have exploited people of UP when they were in power…”
10:42:42 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Bihar BJP expels Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh
Bihar BJP has expelled Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh for contesting Lok Sabha elections against NDA’s official candidate, as an independent candidate. Pawan Singh had earlier announced his decision to contest from Karakat Lok Sabha constituency as an Independent candidate.
10:25:47 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of PM’s Dwarka rally
Security has been beefed up in parts of the national capital ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka, police said. The Delhi Police has issued an advisory informing the public about traffic diversions and asking commuters to avoid certain roads. A heavy deployment of force has been made to maintain law and order.
“Deployment of police force along with paramilitary forces will be there. As Dwarka area also shares its boundaries with Haryana, there will be strict vigil and extra checking points to ensure smooth functioning,” a senior police officer said.
10:18:11 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: Atishi addresses a press conference in Delhi; blames BJP for Delhi water crisis
- BJP is reportedly conspiring against AAP
- Delhi’s water supply is being stopped by Haryana govt
- After Swati Maliwal case, BJP is now bringing out old ED cases
- BJP is conspiring to deprive Delhi of water
10:02:48 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress’s JP Agarwal on BJP claiming that it will win all 7 seats in Delhi
INDIA Alliance’s candidate from Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency, Congress party’s JP Agarwal says, “This is my home, I have a connection with people…I filed my 20th election nomination from there…I will work on every issues related to the constituency – from the smallest to the biggest…” On BJP claiming that it will win all 7 seats in Delhi, he says, “…They will win if people like their not issues being raised or their MPs not speaking up. But if people want to hear their elected representatives, they will not win…”
09:59:14 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to arrive in Tripura on May 23
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to arrive in Tripura on May 23 on a six-day visit to the northeastern state, a RSS leader said. During the visit, Bhagwat will join a training camp at Seva Dam, RSS state headquarters in West Tripura’s Khayerpur. “RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to arrive here on Thursday to join a training programme for RSS pracharaks from different northeastern states. He will have a separate session with the pracharaks,” RSS’s state publicity in-charge, Tapas Roy told PTI.
09:58:19 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: BJP gains ground as TMC battles to retain foothold in Suvendu Adhikari’s backyard
The future of the Kanthi Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal appears to be volatile on account of the dual and opposing factors of the BJP sharply gaining political ground and the TMC desperate to retain its sway over voters. While the BJP looks emboldened by its recent rural poll successes and the Adhikari family’s defection to the saffron camp, the TMC seems to be counting on its grassroots connections and the state’s welfare schemes which the party believes have attained last-mile connectivity with the electorate.
09:54:04 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: ‘Will reveal BJP’s conspiracy today’, says Delhi Minister Atishi
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hatching a new conspiracy before the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi which she is going to reveal on Wednesday at 10 am. “The BJP is hatching a new conspiracy before voting in Delhi…I will be revealing it today at 10 am,” Atishi said in a post on ‘X’. This comes as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing heat amid the ongoing Swati Maliwal investigation, in which the party MP has accused party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence.
BJP will win all the seats in the sixth phase of elections. BJP is going to win all 80 seats in UP.
– Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
09:44:08 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: I want to say to the state employees that work for the stable govt in the state, says Congress’ Vikramaditya Singh
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live News: Congress candidate from Mandi, Vikramaditya Singh said, “I want to say to the state employees that work for the stable govt in the state. This govt will complete its tenure but in any case, if the Jairam Thakur government comes, the BJP govt will de-notify the OPS on the very first day. That will be the most unfortunate decision for the employees in the state. After the elections, we will pass a law in the state assembly to protect the rights of employees that none of the upcoming governments can alter it…”
09:38:05 AM IST, 22 May 2024
INDIA alliance is going to form a government in the country: Congress leader Surendra Rajput
“INDIA alliance is going to form a government in the country. PM Modi, Amit Shah, NDA and BJP are worried, tensed, upset and disappointed because of this they keep making absurd statements. They make remarks on reservation, Constitution, Hindu-Muslim and mangalsutra, but never talk about unemployment, high inflation and border security,” said Congress leader Surendra Rajput.
09:31:34 AM IST, 22 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge justifies Priyanka’s decision to not contest
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi our assets, can’t invest all our assets in one place, said Mallikarjun Kharge justifying Priyanka’s decision to not contest.
09:22:49 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: No disunity among INDIA bloc partners in fight against central govt, says Mallikarjun Kharge on parties contesting against each other
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live News: “Conscious decision, compromise by Congress to contest on fewer seats to keep alliance together,” he added.
09:14:59 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: Monks to take out rally in Kolkata to protest Mamata’s remarks
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live News: Monks of West Bengal have decided to bring out a rally in Kolkata on May 24 in protest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks against some monks of Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevasharam Sangha. The ‘Sant Swabhiman Yatra’ will be organised in north Kolkata by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and members of the Bangiya Sanyasi Samaj, an apex body of monks in West Bengal.The participants of the rally will also condemn the attack on a Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Jalpaiguri on Sunday.
08:56:49 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: “No 400 paar”
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live News: “There is no ‘400 paar’…they are only talking about hatred. There are no talks about development, neither it is being told what work has been done in the last 10 years. I hope people will consider these things when they vote in the remaining two phases of (Lok Sabha) elections,” says AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi in UP.
08:50:45 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: Teacher suspended as polling officer in UP’s Hamirpur. Here’s why
According to UP’s Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, Arya allegedly took selfies and photographs of voters with his mobile phone on the day of voting, which violates Election Commission instructions.
Due to this “serious violation,” the District Basic Education Officer of Hamirpur has suspended Arya and reassigned him to the Block Resource Centre in Muskara. The Block Education Officer headquarters has been designated as the investigating authority to probe the matter.
The Chief Electoral Officer has reminded polling personnel to adhere strictly to Election Commission guidelines during the election process and to avoid any inappropriate activities.
08:40:56 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: BJP Prez JP Nadda hails the Centre for the economic strides the country made over the last 10 years
“We navigated several global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine military conflict, among others. However, under the visionary leadership of Modi-ji, we managed to come out of these challenges unscathed and outpace the UK as the fifth-largest global economy,” Nadda added.
“Today, we are no longer a recipient but a giver. All sections of society, including the poor and marginalised, have been empowered by the schemes launched by Modi-ji,” he added.
08:39:00 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: One of the market associations in Chandigarh have found a special way to encourage voting here
08:37:03 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: Trinamool demands action against BJP leader Samit Mondal
In a post on X AITC said, “We’ve penned a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), complaining against BJP leader Samit Mondal, who was seen sharing the same stage as PM Narendra Modi on 19th May and was later apprehended by the Dist. police with Rs. 35 lakhs worth of unaccounted cash. We’ve also flagged that @ECISVEEP instead of taking strong action against said BJP leader, transferred the SP of Paschim Medinipur arbitrarily and unjustly just for discharging his duties. We demand that the matter be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action be taken against the guilty!,” AITC posted on Tuesday.
08:35:36 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Dwarka
A significant turnout is expected, potentially impacting traffic flow on surrounding roads. To mitigate congestion, traffic will be diverted from key points including ISKON Chowk, Om Apartment Chowk, DXR T-point on Golf Course Road, Dwarka Mor, Kargil Chowk, and Rajpuri Crossing.
08:34:37 AM IST, 22 May 2024
India General Elections 2024 Live Updates: The battle is still on
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live News: Hello and welcome to ET’s live coverage of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. So far, polling for five phases has been successfully completed and the next round of voting would be held on May 25. The Lok Sabha elections are being held across seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, while the counting is scheduled for June 4. Stay tuned for all the live action, battle of words and updates you would not want to miss out on.
