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People's fear of BJP vanished after Lok Sabha results: Rahul Gandhi in the US

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:43 pm

Washington/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dallas, Texas in the United States claiming people's fear of the ruling party in his backyard faded soon after the Lok Sabha election results.

Himachal Pradesh HC serves notice to Kangana Ranaut after her Mandi election faces challenge

Jul 25, 2024, at 08:28 pm

Shimla/IBNS: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has served notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut after her election to the Lok Sabha from the Mandi constituency was challenged, media reports said.

BJP's Lok Sabha poll debacle in UP: Party report highlights significant 8 percent drop in vote share across all regions

Jul 18, 2024, at 04:29 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: In an analysis of the party's Lok Sabha poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s state unit has submitted a detailed report to the top brass underscoring its significant drop in vote share by 8 percent across all regions of the most populous state of the country.

Overconfidence hurt our expectations: Yogi Adityanath on BJP's Lok Sabha poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh

Jul 15, 2024, at 04:12 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cited the BJP's "overconfidence" as one of the reasons behind the party's setback in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.

'If we commit the same mistakes, there is no...': Nitin Gadkari cautions BJP

Jul 13, 2024, at 05:44 pm

Panaji/IBNS: After a partial setback in the Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister and BJP veteran Nitin Gadkari has cautioned his party over repeating the same mistakes which its arch-rival Congress did.

Election Commission issues notice to Engineer Rashid over Lok Sabha poll expense

Jul 04, 2024, at 06:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has issued notice to newly-elected Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, over the expenditure in the parliamentary elections, media reports said.

Sam Pitroda reappointed as overseas Congress chief after 'assurance' to not indulge in controversies

Jun 27, 2024, at 05:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After stepping down from the post following two of his remarks that stirred up a huge political row, putting the Congress on the back foot during the Lok Sabha elections, Sam Pitroda has been reappointed the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.

Akali Dal faction seeks leadership change, wants Sukhbir Singh Badal out

Jun 26, 2024, at 07:55 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: A  section within the Shiromani Akali Dal, which scored one of its lowest performances in the recently concluded general elections, called for introspection and a reboot, preferably with a new leader. 

PM Modi performs Ganga aarti in Varanasi on his first visit since LS polls victory

Jun 19, 2024, at 02:26 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh after his victory in the Lok Sabha polls, performed Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat this evening.

Mamata Banerjee calls on BJP MP Anant Maharaj in Coochbehar, triggers speculation

Jun 18, 2024, at 08:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Triggering speculations of new political equations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Nath Roy, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, during her visit to Cooch Behar after the Trinamool Congress won the seat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Sharad Pawar takes dig at PM Modi, 'thanks' him for LS election results. Know why

Jun 16, 2024, at 07:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has "thanked" Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Maharashtra's opposition alliance, the Maha Vikas Aghadi - consisting of his party, ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, and the Congress won 30 of the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats in the recently concluded general election.

After his 'Lord Ram' taunt on BJP creates uproar, RSS leader makes a U-turn

Jun 15, 2024, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After his remark on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its underperformance in the Lok Sabha elections created an uproar, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar has made a U-turn from his comment.

Manipur should be given priority, violence must be stopped: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Jun 11, 2024, at 04:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which did not yield a result as was expected by the top leadership in recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, received a public nudge from its ideological mentor Rashtriya by Swayamsevak Sangh. 

BJP's Krishnanagar candidate Amrita Roy says she had no knowledge of money sent by top brass for polls

Jun 08, 2024, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Krishnanagar Amrita Roy, who was defeated by Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s fiery leader Mahua Moitra, has alleged she was kept in dark by the local party leaders over the money sent from the top brass for the polls.

Dilip Ghosh blames BJP's state unit over Bengal performance, prompts flak from within

Jun 08, 2024, at 07:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The second successive setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal has exposed cracks within the state unit, with former state president Dilip Ghosh hitting out at the local leadership and pointing out flaws in the manner the campaign was carried out.

Amit Shah rejects Devendra Fadnavis' offer to resign, asks him to continue in Maha govt

Jun 08, 2024, at 04:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis being firm on his decision to resign, taking responsibility for the NDA's poor performance in the state, Amit Shah spoke to him on Friday and asked him to continue his work in the government.

'Third chance to serve country': Modi invited to form govt, oath ceremony on Sunday

Jun 08, 2024, at 02:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu Friday invited Narendra Modi, chosen as leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to form the next union government, days after the coalition comfortably won the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Modi meets LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi after key NDA meet

Jun 08, 2024, at 01:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Friday before he went to stake claim to form the government for a third consecutive time.

'Pawan Kalyan is a storm': Modi praising Jana Sena party chief after NDA's Andhra success

Jun 07, 2024, at 08:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi has showered his praises on Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan calling him a "storm" after the actor-turned politician won in Andhra Pradesh with 100 percent strike rate.

NDA is New India, Developed India, Aspirational India: Modi

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi termed the BJP-led ruling coalition NDA as "New India, Developed India, Aspirational India" highlighting his roadmap for the third term, where he will be leading a coalition government.

NDA's rapid rise in vote share in Tamil Nadu shows what's in store: Modi

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his hope for the BJP-led ruling coalition NDA's prospects in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where the saffron camp improved their vote share despite drawing a blank in the tally of seats.

NDA is an organic alliance: Modi who is set to become PM for 3rd term with allies' support

Jun 07, 2024, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday called the BJP-led NDA "organic alliance" after he was elected as the leader of the ruling coalition in one step closer to becoming the premier of the country for a rare third consecutive term.

How BSP's vote share, if shifted to INDIA bloc, could have hurt BJP more in Uttar Pradesh?

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:16 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Despite Opposition's shining performance in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has failed to open its account in 2024 Lok Sabha elections besides getting its vote share tanked.

Suresh Gopi, BJP's first MP from Kerala, aims to work in Tamil Nadu too

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:40 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s lone MP from Kerala, actor-turned politician Suresh Gopi, has expressed his intention to work in the other south Indian state Tamil Nadu, where the saffron party has surged significantly.

Modi 3.0: LJP's Chirag Paswan has 'no demand' for cabinet ministry, says 'goal was to make...'

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the demands for plum posts by Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP) national president Chirag Paswan has claimed he didn't demand any cabinet berth from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the ruling coalition NDA.

WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus congratulates Narendra Modi on securing historic third term

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on his historic term at government formation.

Rahul Gandhi demands probe into stock market moves during polls, calls Modi's investment advice for June 4 'criminal act'

Jun 07, 2024, at 03:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is receiving a lot of credit for Congress's better performance in this Lok Sabha Elections with 99 seats, has demanded an investigation into sharp stock market moves towards the end of the just-ended national polls and alleged that Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi gave misleading investment advice.

Maharashtra: 18-19 Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLAs keen to return to Sharad Pawar's faction, claims Rohit Pawar

Jun 06, 2024, at 09:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In what could be a crack in the ruling coalition of Maharashtra, NCP (SCP) head Sharad Pawar's grandson Rohit Pawar has claimed 18-19 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led faction are aiming to return to the original fold.

BJP's decision to switch my seat was wrong: Dilip Ghosh after TMC sweeps Bengal in Lok Sabha polls

Jun 06, 2024, at 08:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party national vice president Dilip Ghosh has criticised the top brass' decision to switch his seat from Medinipur to Burdwan-Durgapur after he was defeated by Trinamool Congress candidate, former cricketer Kirti Azad.

Mayawati makes big statement on Muslim candidates after BSP draws blank in Uttar Pradesh

Jun 06, 2024, at 07:13 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Despite the Opposition camp INDIA's spectacular comeback in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati failed to win a single seat in the northern state of India.