Lok Sabha Elections

Congress has picked Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi after the party released its candidates' list from the constituencies on Friday.  Know all about Kishori Lal Sharma who will be contesting from Amethi.

Congress has picked Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi after the party released its candidates' list from the constituencies on Friday.

Reports suggest that both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are reluctant to contest from the family’s tradition seats, and efforts are being made to convince them to fight from at least one. The filing for nominations ends on May 3.
 

The polling for 94 seats across 12 states and union territories will take place in the third phase on May 7. According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the average asset per candidate contesting in phase-3 of Lok Sabha election is Rs 5.66 crore.

The upcoming contest holds heightened importance as the Congress is yet to disclose its candidate for Rae Bareli. Further intensifying the intrigue, Sonia Gandhi, the incumbent MP, has transitioned to the Rajya Sabha, vacating the ground for fresh contenders.

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, an eight-time MP, has seen a significant increase in her assets over the last five years, according to the affidavit filed by her while filing nomination for the Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly challenged the Congress on reservation row during an election rally in Gujarat's Anand on Thursday (April 2). He gave three challenges to the Congress and its allies and asked them to give in writing that they will never implement religious-based quotas.

Congress MLA Raju Kage, during an election rally in Jugula village, criticized the BJP and its supporters for focusing on religious slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' instead of development. He denounced the BJP's emphasis on building temples and urged voters to prioritize policies over religious rhetoric. Kage's remarks have sparked controversy ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that Fawad Chaudhry's public endorsement of Rahul Gandhi has fully exposed the partnership between Pakistan and Congress.

In his candidacy announcement, Rangeela referenced recent electoral events, including the BJP's uncontested victory in the Surat constituency and controversies surrounding the Chandigarh mayoral polls.

PM Modi accused the Congress of seeking religion-based reservations and challenged them and their INDIA bloc allies to guarantee in writing that they won't implement such policies or alter existing quotas for SCs/STs/OBCs.

The X account of Jharkhand Congress has been withheld in India following a legal demand in response to the dissemination of a doctored video involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry, who once proudly declared Pakistan's involvement in the 2019 Pulwama attack, has now endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking a massive row amidst Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The Special Investigation Team probing the sex video case allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna has summoned the grandson of JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda to appear before it for investigation within 24 hours.

The analysis, based on the self-sworn affidavits of the 1,352 candidates, has shed light on trends in criminality and wealth accumulation among political aspirants. The third phase of the elections will be held on May 7.