India Lok Sabha election 2024: Who votes in Phase 1 and what’s at stake? A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
Human-wildlife conflicts emerge as talking point in key constituencies Kerala elections see human-wildlife conflicts as a major issue, prompting calls for amendments to Wildlife Protection Act. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
LS polls: This big, fat Assam family has nearly 350 voters! With nearly 350 voters, the family of the late Ron Bahadur Thapa of Phuloguri Nepali Paam in Assam's Sonitpur district is one of the largest that to exercise their franchise in Assam during the opening phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, on April 19. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 15, 2024
NDA will not get an absolute majority in the coming Lok Sabha polls, Siddaramaiah Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses NDA's chances of winning Lok Sabha majority, questions BJP's commitment to Constitution. The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024
India’s mammoth elections: Nearly a billion voters, 44 polling days The 2024 Indian general election is a massive democratic exercise unmatched in scale globally and historically. Spanning more than six weeks, with an electorate of more than 970 million registered voters, elections in the country dubbed “the world’s largest democracy” are a logistical challenge involving colossal figures. France 24 · Apr 13, 2024
Katchatheevu island | Debate has always been marked by zamindari rights vs. sovereignty Debate over Katchatheevu islet sovereignty, historical context, and political implications in India-Sri Lanka relations. The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024
Number of women candidates grew 16-fold from 1957 to 2019: ECI data In 1957, there were just 45 women candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election; by 2019, this figure had risen to 726. The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024
BJP wants a Russian-style oligarchy; Congress adheres to democratic values: Gaurav Gogoi The rejuvenation of a battered Congress in Assam depends largely on Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and its face in the northeast. The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024
Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics As the landscape of Indian parliamentary proceedings changes, it is not only ministerial priorities that are in flux but also the utilisation of various interventions available to lawmakers The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
Surpur gears up for bypoll along with Lok Sabha elections Following the demise of MLA Raja Venkatappa Naik, Surpur Assembly constituency is now gearing up to hold byelections along with the Lok Sabha polls and steps are being taken by authorities to ensure elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
How are symbols allotted to political parties? | Explained The Hindu explains how election symbols are allotted to registered but unrecognised political parties The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
Elections that shaped India | Janata Party wave takes over in 1977 Indira Gandhi's controversial Emergency era and policy choices led to her stunning defeat in the 1977 elections. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
Elections that shaped India | Indira Gandhi’s 1971 victory and the Congress shift towards socialism The 1971 Lok Sabha elections marked a split in the Congress party, leading to Indira Gandhi's victory and Bangladesh's liberation. The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024
LDF pins hopes on IUML dissident in Ponnani MalappuramPonnani in 18th Lok Sabha elections: IUML stronghold challenged by CPI(M) dissident, BJP candidate, and shifting incumbent MP. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024 Voices of Kerala MPs against CAA in Lok Sabha were not feeble Voices of Kerala MPs against CAA in Lok Sabha were not feeble
The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024 A speech that put India on the global stage Newly decolonised India, with all the problems of nation-building and none of the traditional markers of international power such as military and economic might — or even nuclear weapons to disarm — was an unlikely candidate for this leadership role; yet such was Nehru’s belief in India’s global standing that…
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 CAA a trap to turn legal citizens into foreigners, says Mamata Banerjee West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposes CAA, warns against NRC trap, challenges BJP's Lok Sabha seat target.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 Lok Sabha polls | Unemployment, price rise, will be major electoral issues: Virudhunagar MP Upcoming Lok Sabha elections will focus on government support for corporates vs. common man, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore
The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024 Setback for AAP, as its LS MP Rinku, MLA Angural joins BJP in Punjab The lone Lok Sabha member of the AAP, Sushil Kumar Rinku, joined the BJP on March 27 along with Punjab MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party that is already facing a crisis following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024 Lok Sabha election | Parties need to walk the women talk Women's Reservation Bill implementation challenges in Kerala Lok Sabha elections, highlighting lack of female representation in politics.
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024 Long-standing concerns could prove decisive in Kasaragod The electoral landscape of Kasaragod is once again set for a high-stakes battle with incumbent MP Rajmohan Unnithan of the Congress seeking re-election from the Lok Sabha constituency
The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024 PM Modi has made 'corrupt-mukt Congress': Jairam Ramesh after Naveen Jindal joins BJP Naveen Jindal, who represented Kurukshetra constituency in the Lok Sabha from 2004-14 as a Congress MP, announced his resignation on X just before he joined the BJP.
The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024 Electoral bonds vs Electoral Trusts | What are they and how do they differ? Supreme Court directive reveals electoral bond scheme details, exposing massive BJP funding edge via trusts and bonds.
The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024 Watch | The strategies of the BJP and Congress | Lok Sabha elections 2024 An analysis of who the BJP and Congress are reaching out to and what the regional autonomous parties are doing
The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024 How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained President appoints two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners under new law, sparking controversy and legal challenges.