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UP Lok Sabha election results live updates: INDIA bloc leading, NDA trails in Uttar Pradesh
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh witnessed intense political drama, with Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the INDIA bloc making significant gains against the ruling party. The Samajwadi Party emerged with 37 seats, followed by BJP with 33 and Congress with 6, marking a notable decline for BJP compared to its 2019 performance.
Priyanka Gandhi: The X factor in INDIA bloc's Uttar Pradesh upset
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh became a political thriller with Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav challenging the BJP, resulting in a reduced seat share for the ruling party. Priyanka Gandhi's intense campaign played a crucial role in Congress's victories in Amethi and Rae Bareli. Her direct and personal approach resonated with voters, particularly women. She also successfully brokered a seat-sharing deal between Congress and the Samajwadi Party. This election marked a significant turnaround for Congress in Uttar Pradesh.
Lok Sabha poll results: All eyes on UP's high-profile seats
Uttar Pradesh is set for vote counting on June 4, with high-profile candidates like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the race. The ruling BJP, along with allies Apna Dal, NISHAD party, Rashtriya Lok Dal, and the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led SBSP, contested the polls. Opposition INDIA bloc partners Samajwadi Party and the Congress fought together, with the Congress looking to regain lost ground in the state.
BJP's swipe at Rahul Gandhi: He could not contest from Amethi but speaking of forming govt
Some prominent citizens, including a former Supreme Court judge, had recently written to Modi and Gandhi, urging them to engage in a public debate on the Lok Sabha elections. The former Congress president said he was ready for such a debate and claimed that the prime minister would not agree to it. BJP, however, asked that in what capacity is Gandhi looking to debate with Modi as he is merely an MP of his party.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key contests and candidates to watch out for
Uttar Pradesh is poised to be a crucial battleground in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with its 80 seats holding the key to power at the Centre. The state is critical for the BJP's ambitious target of winning 400 seats, making a saffron sweep in UP essential for this goal. The Congress is fighting to retain its foothold, especially in Amethi and Rae Bareli. The SP and BSP are also key players aiming to bounce back from previous electoral setbacks.
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27 women MPs participate in debate on women's reservation bill in Lok Sabha, all back it
"Rajiv Gandhi's dream is only half fulfilled. It will be fulfilled with the passage of this bill. The Congress supports this bill. We will be happy with the passage of this bill but we also have a concern. I want to ask a question. For the last 13 years, Indian women have been waiting for their political responsibilities, and now they are being asked to wait for a few more years -- two years, four years, six years, eight years," the former Congress chief said.
In policy rethink, Akhilesh Yadav hints at fielding candidates in Amethi, Raebareli
Earlier in the month, after visiting Amethi - one of the two seats Rahul Gandhi contested from in 2019 only to lose to BJP's Smriti Irani - Yadav had lamented over the state of affairs in the 'VIP' district, and said this time around the district will not choose "big people" but people with "big hearts".
Big opportunity for Indian fringe players to make a statement in ODI series against South Africa
In the absence of big guns like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Ravichandran Ashwin, who are off to Australia for the T20 World Cup, the Indian selectors opted for a fresh squad that includes Mukesh Kumar and Rajat Patidar, who earned their maiden call ups.
Battle for Amethi: BJP, Cong relying on 'borrowed' players; SP banking on OBC support
The BJP has fielded veteran Congress leader Sanjay Sinh, who crossed over from the grand old party to the saffron camp in 2019, while the Congress has nominated turncoat Ashish Shukla from the assembly seat which will go to polls on February 27 in the fifth of the seven phase Uttar Pradesh elections.
'Great reward for a wonderful performance.' Ashwin hails Smriti Mandhana's ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' tag, Smriti Irani says Girl Child Day got better
Cricketer Mayank Agarwal called Mandhana a brilliant player.
Modi wave takes wind out of 'mahagathbandhan' sail in UP
BJP has won 62 seats and its ally two seats in the politically crucial state, which sends the highest number of MPs to the Lower House.
BJP terms UP win as 'even more significant' than 2014 sweep
The icing on the cake is Union leader Smriti Irani winning against Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Amethi by a margin of 55,000 seats.
Modi factor poses challenge to SP-BSP in eastern UP
Eastern UP, which includes key seats from where stalwarts— from the prime minister to members of the Gandhi family—will be contesting, will start going to the polls from today.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: 12 battles that will decide fate of bigwigs in Hindi heartland
While Smriti Irani will take on Rahul in Amethi, Giriraj Singh and Kanhaiya Kumar will fight it out in Begusarai.
All eyes on VIP Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
The poll results of the state, which has 80 Lok Sabha seats, can make or mar the prospects of any political party at the Centre.
Why Congress should expect a spirited Opposition in Amethi
A fight is on in Amethi and in this fight to “snatch the seat” from Gandhi, as UP health minister Siddharth Nath Singh put it, perception is a big factor.
Modi government to focus on Bengal, Kerala and Odisha in its 3rd anniversary function
The party will organise over two dozen programmes in the three states where CMs and more than five Union ministers and central office-bearers will attend.
Top political spats of 2016
Political spats in 2016 only pushed our political discourse lower.
Five jobs you wouldn't have envied in 2016
The big guys could be just trapped in their heavy-duty jobs that give them little of the initial grand promise of power and influence.
Shatrughan Sinha flies to Goa, will return to Patna only to vote
While the Lalu-Nitish combine plays the "Bihari versus bahari" card, Sinha's absence reflects his party's predicament.
IIT admission fees of UP brothers will be waived: Smriti Irani
HRD Minister Smriti Irani today announced that IIT admission fees of Partapgarh brothers Raju and Brijesh, sons of a daily wager, would be waived.
Smriti Irani: Am I taking on Rahul Gandhi or is he taking me on?
It's fascinating that a candidate who won is now telling a candidate who lost to do something for development in Amethi.
Rajya Sabha elders must show better etiquette towards women
The controversy had hardly died down when JD(U) president Sharad Yadav, in Rajya Sabha, spoke in a derogatory tone about south Indian women.
Honoured to get C K Nayudu award, says 'Colonel' Dilip Vengsarkar
Vengsarkar was nominated for the award by a committee comprising senior media personality Shekhar Gupta, BCCI's interim president Shivlal Yadav.
Congress takes pot-shots at Narendra Modi's choice of ministers
Maken said the ministry can in no way be compared to the UPA-I cabinet which had members like Pranab Mukherjee, P Chidambaram, Natwar Singh, Arjun Singh.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Last phase of polling tomorrow, all eyes on Varanasi
Of the 41 seats, UP will witness polling in 18 seats. Of these, ruling SP has six seats, followed by BSP 5, BJP 4 and Congress 3.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Rahul Gandhi's tit-for-tat campaign against Narendra Modi in Varanasi
Rahul's roadshow follows a massive one conducted by Aam Aadmi Party challenger Arvind Kejriwal yesterday and another one by Modi the day before.
Will Modi's visit help Smriti Irani in Amethi?
Ashok Malik, a senior journalist, said people in Amethi have good words for Rajiv Gandhi. In contrast, there is growing discontent against Rahul.
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