JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom and his daughter-in-law Sita Soren, MLA from the Jama Assembly seat. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders trade barbs, cross swords in Mumbai Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, engaged in a battleground showdown in Mumbai. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP’s Hindutva pull diluted by grievances in Gorakhpur For over three decades, the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat has been a BJP bastion, with its Hindutva pull centred around the Gorakhnath Math. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Congress seeks to protect Rae Bareli bastion, eyes bigger victory margin with SP on its side Rae Bareli’s voters have voted in a Congress candidate in 17 of the 20 parliamentary elections held here since Independence, including bypolls. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Union Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Ranchi Union Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Ranchi in support of BJP candidate Sanjay Seth, ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
EC issues notice to former Calcutta HC judge for undignified remarks against Mamata EC issued a show cause notice on Abhijit Gangopadhyay for making offensive comments against Mamata Banerjee. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Council polls: BJP candidate promises to withdraw and extend support to JD(S) nominee BJP nominee withdraws from election in support of JD(S) candidate to honor alliance, ending confusion in constituency. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP perhaps doesn’t understand Southern states’ self-esteem as Congress does: Vijayashanthi Vijayashanthi criticizes BJP for not understanding Southern India's political aspirations, sparking rumors of her return to BRS. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
What do Mumbai’s women want? Catch the conversations in local trains’ ladies compartment Be it the BJP, the Congress, or either of the Shiv Senas, all political parties have heavily focused on women this election season. But what lies beyond manifesto promises and speeches? Newslaundry · May 17, 2024
All eyes on Naveen Patnaik in Odisha second phase Intense electoral battle in Odisha as BJP and BJD compete fiercely for Lok Sabha and Assembly seats on May 20. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Slapped, kicked by CM’s aide, says Swati Maliwal; Atishi calls it BJP’s ploy to tarnish Arvind Kejriwal Atishi accuses BJP of framing Arvind Kejriwal in Swati Maliwal assault case, dismissing claims as baseless. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP’s freebie offers are not sustainable, says BJD leader V.K. Pandian Biju Janata Dal leader V K Pandian criticizes BJP's ₹50,000 voucher promise, defends BJD's free power pledge. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh BJP condemns post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh, blames YSRCP, demands action from Election Commission. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Newslaundry · May 17, 2024 100 rallies, fund crunch, promise of jobs: Inside Bihar’s Tejashwi Yadav ‘wave’ The high stakes battle for Bihar has brought the NDA top brass to ground zero, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. On the contrary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav is the lone soldier from the INDIA alliance.
The Conversation · May 17, 2024 Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India The world’s largest election is currently under way in India, with more than 960 million people registered to vote over a period of six weeks. Spearheading the campaign for his Bharatiya Janata Party, incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spending that time crisscrossing the country, delivering a message he hopes…
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2024 Indian opposition accuses Modi of divisive rhetoric as religion sours polls With India's mega-election underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding onto hope of seeing his ruling Hindu nationalist BJP win a third consecutive term. But ahead of the resumption of voting Monday, the opposition has accused India’s election watchdog of not doing enough to stop Modi's polarising claims.
Dynamite News · May 17, 2024 "Was, am and will belong to Amethi": Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday attended a joint public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi to campaign for Congress and INDIA bloc candidate KL Sharma. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Amit Shah says ‘no need for Plan B, 100% confident of PM Modi returning to power’ Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses confidence in Modi government's return to power, dismissing the need for a Plan B.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Lok Sabha elections 2024: Examining Modi, Kejriwal and Congress’ guarantees Its raining ‘guarantees’ during this Lok Sabha season, with ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ clashing with ‘Paanch Nyay’ and ‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’. Here’s a look at what they are and how they address voters concerns
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 In Punjab, BSP’s ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink, yet it may be spoilsport on handful seats With the Bahujan Samaj Party witnessing a gradual decrease in its vote share over the years in Punjab’s political space, the party ‘chronic spoilsport’ role continues to shrink in electoral politics of the State
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Malkajgiri Corporator Shravan Kumar booked for spreading fake news about rigging Hyderabad police book BJP Corporator for sharing an old video and spreading fake news linking it to a polling booth in Bahadurpura on polling day, face legal action.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 CBI raids residence of two TMC leaders in connection with 2021 post-poll violence case CBI raids TMC leaders' homes in connection with murder investigation, summoning 30 for questioning in post-poll violence case.
Newslaundry · May 17, 2024 Swati Maliwal ‘assault’ FIR: Here’s everything we know so far From the mainstream media to BJP leaders, the knives are out for the Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, with his party colleague making serious allegations about an assault on her at his residence.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Swati Maliwal 'assault': BJP Mahila Morcha protests demanding resignation of Kejriwal Swati Maliwal case: Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha protests near Kejriwal's residence demanding resignation after alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal.