Lok Sabha Elections

Thackeray vowed to reinstate Mumbai as the financial hub, alleging its displacement to Gujarat, and promised to focus on generating employment opportunities for rural youth at the district level to curb migration from the state.

Rahul Gandhi represents the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, which is all set ti go to polls on April 26. However, it is reportedly said that the final decision regarding Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's candidature will be deferred until after Friday, with nominations expected to be filed in the subsequent week.

Asianet Newsable's Anish Kumar travels to the historic Hajipur constituency in Vaishali district of Bihar. Hajipur, with its rich historical significance, witnesses a contest between Chirag Paswan of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and former Bihar government minister Shiv Chandra Ram of the RJD.

Former MP and actress Divya Spandana, known as Ramya, has faced criticism for not voting since 2018, despite her prominent political and entertainment status. Her absence from the polls, including key elections in Mandya, has raised concerns about her commitment to democracy. Despite her potential influence, Spandana's failure to vote has disappointed many.

Suresh Gopi, having faced electoral setbacks twice in Thrissur, pins hopes on his third bid for victory, revealing assets exceeding Rs 12 crore in his nomination filings, encompassing movable and immovable properties.

Among the prominent contestants in Phase 2 are Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar contesting from Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad, BJP's Hema Malini from Mathura, former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy from Mandya, and BJP's Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South.

About 10,000 litres of illicit liquor has been seized across Noida and Greater Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency since the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections came into effect.

While the Prime Minister sought to deflect attention from the verbal sparring, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has plunged into action over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: In response to these allegations, the ECI has invoked section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, holding the party presidents responsible initially to control their star campaigners' conduct.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The city is subject to prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC from 6 pm on April 24 to midnight on April 26. These orders restrict gatherings, rallies, possession of weapons, provocative speeches, and public display of political slogans.

Days following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exclusive interview with Asianet News Network, wherein he stated that Rahul Gandhi would contest from another constituency, Congress sources say that both Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are keen to contest from Rae Bareli

Dr Shushrutha Gowda, former General Secretary of KPCC, switches allegiance from Congress to BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. Joining BJP, he cites alignment with Modi, Shah, and Nadda's vision. His move was noted for its potential impact on the Vokkaliga community. Criticizes Congress for alleged caste-based division, and embraces BJP's inclusive approach.

BJP candidate for Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat, K Madhavi Latha, holds family assets worth over Rs 200 crore, while her opponent Asaduddin Owaisi has assets worth Rs 23.8 crore.

As voters prepare to cast their ballots, 194 candidates are vying for seats across 20 constituencies in the state. With 2.77 crore voters expected to participate, polling will take place across 25,231 booths. Meanwhile, the IMD has warned that there is a possibility of heat waves in the Palakkad district and that the temperature will rise in 11 districts.

Waris Punjab De Head Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act, will contest parliamentary elections from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Here's what we know so far.