The first phase of the six-week-long Indian general polls, which is seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to comeback to power for a rare third term, commenced where approximately 60 percent of voters exercised their voting rights on Friday (April 19, 2024).
Voting in first phase of Lok Sabha election currently underway in 21 states and union territories
Voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 102 parliamentary constituencies in 21 states and union territories commenced on Friday.
New Delhi/IBNS: The ABP-CVoter opinion poll, the last one before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, has projected a total vote share of 46.6 percent for the BJP-led NDA, with the saffron party likely to win 40.2 percent of the votes.
Delhi Police organises conference to enhance security measures for 2024 Lok Sabha Election
New Delhi/IBNS: The Security Unit of Delhi Police organised a conference on Thursday to discuss the strategies for strengthening the security arrangements for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024.
Indian Olympic champion Vijender Singh quits Congress, joins BJP ahead of general polls
Indian Olympic hero and star boxer Vijender Singh has quit Congress and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the general elections on Wednesday.
Mushtaq Mallik, President of Tahreek Muslim Shabban and Telangana Muslim JAC, emphasized the importance of minority community, particularly Muslim, voters retaining their significance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections despite alleged neglect from mainstream political parties like Congress and BRS.
Election Commission enforces Model Code of Conduct after complaint of violation
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday asked the Centre and state governments to immediately remove all unauthorised political posters from government, public, and private properties, including railway stations, bus stands, and airports.
ECI appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new West Bengal DGP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday appointed Sanjay Mukherjee, a 1989 batch IPS officer as the new Director General of Police (DGP)of West Bengal with immediate effect.
Days after announcing the schedule for Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued orders for the removal of home secretaries in six states- Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Special polling stations near camps for displaced electors in Manipur, says ECI
In view of the recent conflicts in the North Eastern state Manipur and the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said it has reviewed the ground situation and has made arrangements to ensure all registered electors are able to cast their votes.
Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19, counting of votes to take place on June 4
India will vote in seven phases from April 19 to elect a new Lok Sabha, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.
TMC snubs Congress, announces 42 Lok Sabha candidates for upcoming polls
Snubbing INDIA bloc partner Congress, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced 42 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, ensuring it is fighting a single-handed battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.
Supreme Court asks AAP to vacate headquarters in land encroachment case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has asked Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate their headquarters which occupies a plot of land meant for the High Court.
Is Yuvraj Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls from Gurdaspur? Cricket icon responds
Chandigarh/UNI: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Saturday clarified that he was not going to contest elections from Gurdaspur Constituency in Punjab.
No 'Mann Ki Baat' for 3 months due to Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi announces
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', the monthly radio programme, will not be aired for the next three months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.