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Opinion | How Prime Ministers Have Fared in Their Home Constituencies In Past

Opinion | How Prime Ministers Have Fared in Their Home Constituencies In Past

Dr. Sandeep Shastri | Saturday June 15, 2024

There are 15 instances of sitting Prime Ministers contesting elections: they won on 14 occasions and only one sitting Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, lost her seat, Raebareli, in 1977.

"NDA Government Formed By Mistake, Won't Last": Mallikarjun Kharge's Claim

"NDA Government Formed By Mistake, Won't Last": Mallikarjun Kharge's Claim

NDTV News Desk | Saturday June 15, 2024, New Delhi

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge today claimed that the NDA government has been formed by mistake and could fall at any time. His remarks come days after there was speculation that the BJP was struggling to keep its alliances.

Nitish Kumar Shamed Bihar When He Touched PM Modi's Feet: Prashant Kishor

Nitish Kumar Shamed Bihar When He Touched PM Modi's Feet: Prashant Kishor

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 15, 2024, Bhagalpur, Bihar

Political strategist turned activist-politician Prashant Kishor on Friday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having "touched the feet" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in power.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: When NOTA (None Of The Above) Ranked 3rd In Over 100 Seats

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: When NOTA (None Of The Above) Ranked 3rd In Over 100 Seats

Gaurav Dwivedi | Friday June 14, 2024

NOTA secured third rank on more than 100 seats, which includes 24 of Gujarat, 21 of Bihar and 14 of Karnataka.

Opinion | Congress's New Dilemma: Will Rahul Agree to Be Leader of Opposition?

Opinion | Congress's New Dilemma: Will Rahul Agree to Be Leader of Opposition?

Shubhabrata Bhattacharya | Friday June 14, 2024

Will Rahul Gandhi, who has turned the fortunes of his party and brought to naught the talk of a 'Congress-mukt Bharat', measure up to the expectations expressed in the CWC's resolution? Or will he choose to shun responsibility once again?

Those Against Lord Ram Came 2nd, Arrogant Stopped At 240: Senior RSS Leader

Those Against Lord Ram Came 2nd, Arrogant Stopped At 240: Senior RSS Leader

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 14, 2024, Jaipur

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue Indresh Kumar has said that the ruling party fell short of a majority as a feeling of arrogance had taken over and the INDIA bloc ended at Number 2 position for being anti-Ram.

Priyanka Gandhi From Wayanad? Poll Debut May Finally Happen, Say Sources

Priyanka Gandhi From Wayanad? Poll Debut May Finally Happen, Say Sources

Reported by Manoranjan Bharati, Edited by Rohit Paul | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Speculation over Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's electoral debut had reached a crescendo ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, only to be completely deflated when she decided against contesting. The buzz has started gathering steam again.

BJP vs BJP In Western UP After Poll Results, And Now A Press Note Twist

BJP vs BJP In Western UP After Poll Results, And Now A Press Note Twist

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 13, 2024, Lucknow

The blame game between BJP leaders Sanjeev Balyan and Sangeet Som in the aftermath of the party's poor poll show in western Uttar Pradesh has taken a new turn

"Resuming My Duties": N Chandrababu Naidu's LinkedIn Update After Oath

"Resuming My Duties": N Chandrababu Naidu's LinkedIn Update After Oath

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Living up to his reputation of 'CEO Chief Minister', N Chandrababu Naidu updated his bio on LinkedIn shortly after he took the oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for the fourth time yesterday.

Pema Khandu Sworn In As Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Pema Khandu Sworn In As Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 13, 2024

Pema Khandu today took oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third time weeks after the BJP swept the Assembly polls.

On Wayanad-Raebareli Question, Rahul Gandhi's "Both Will Be Happy" Remark

On Wayanad-Raebareli Question, Rahul Gandhi's "Both Will Be Happy" Remark

Asian News International | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Wayanad (Kerala)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his dilemma regarding which constituency he should represent as a Member of Parliament saying that everybody knows the answer except him and no matter which constituency he selects, the people will

Akhilesh Yadav Resigns From Karhal Assembly Seat After Winning Kannauj Lok Sabha Election

Akhilesh Yadav Resigns From Karhal Assembly Seat After Winning Kannauj Lok Sabha Election

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Lucknow

Akhilesh Yadav resigned from his Karhal assembly seat after being elected to the Lok Sabha from Kannauj. The Samajwadi Party now needs a new leader of opposition in the UP assembly.

Air Force Played Vital Role During Lok Sabha Polls, Flew Over 1,000 Hours

Air Force Played Vital Role During Lok Sabha Polls, Flew Over 1,000 Hours

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

From extending the reach of the Election Commission into remote corners of the country to airlifting EVMs, the IAF played a vital role in the recently-held general elections, with its aircraft flying more than 1,000 hours in over 1,750 sorties.

Highlights: BJP Tribal Leader, 4-Time MLA Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief Minister

Highlights: BJP Tribal Leader, 4-Time MLA Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief Minister

Edited by Ritika | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Bhubaneswar

Odisha New Chief Minister Swearing-in Ceremony Live Updates: The swearing-in ceremony will take place at around 5 pm at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Manoj Manjhi is set to be BJP's first Chief Minister in the state.

Akhilesh Yadav To Retain Kannauj Lok Sabha Seat, Resigns As MLA From UP

Akhilesh Yadav To Retain Kannauj Lok Sabha Seat, Resigns As MLA From UP

Asian News International | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav resigned as an MLA from the Uttar Pradesh's Karhal assembly seat on Wednesday after deciding to continue as the MP for the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency, which he won in the recent Lok

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