The Latest Breaking News from Lok Sabha

Chhindwara Mayor joins BJP, says more defectors likely to follow

Earlier on March 29, three-term Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara Lok Sabha segment Kamlesh Pratap Shah resigned from his Legislative membership and joined the BJP, reducing the number of Congress MLAs in Chhindwara to six.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Lok Sabha elections | Shinde-led Shiv Sena remains firm on contesting at least 16 Parliamentary seats

While there is a tug-of-war between the Shinde Sena and the NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction over the Nashik seat, both the BJP and Mr. Shinde’s faction have staked claim on the Sambhajinagar and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituencies.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Battle lines drawn for a three-cornered fight in the Vanniyar belt

Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency sees a three-cornered fight between DMK, AIADMK, and PMK, with shifting alliances and caste dynamics.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

With eyes on vote share, mainstream parties take lion’s share of seats

Mainstream parties in Kerala dominate Lok Sabha elections, with CPI(M) aiming to maintain national status and increase influence.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Samyukta Patil launches campaign despite threat of rebellion in Bagalkot

Samyukta Patil begins Lok Sabha campaign despite opposition, criticizing Modi government for favoring corporates over farmers in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Several candidates, including former Ministers, file nominations

Many candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, including BJP MP P.C. Mohan and Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Lok Sabha election: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah links victory in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru to his political future

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that the stakes were high for him in the coming Lok Sabha election in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru constituencies.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes

The role of women voters and their impact on the election results of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka is being keenly watched. While the Congress seems to be confident of securing their support from the guarantee schemes, the Opposition BJP is pushing the “Modi Ki Guarantee” narrative of development.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

NC fields candidate from Mufti’s bastion Anantnag, ends prospects of alliance with PDP

The National Conference nominated senior leader Mian Altaf as its candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, putting an end to the Congress’ efforts to stitch together a pre-poll alliance between INDIA bloc members

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Lok Sabha elections | Apna Dal (K)-AIMIM alliance scripted by BJP to divide votes, says SP

SP accuses BJP of orchestrating Apna Dal and AIMIM alliance to divide votes in Uttar Pradesh elections.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024