Results for: Lok Sabha Elections

Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, asserted that democracy in India, which he believes has been under attack for the past decade, is now fighting back. He pointed to the recent Lok Sabha elections and the Congress’s gains as evidence of this resurgence, despite facing challenges like frozen bank accounts, legal cases, and a perceived imbalance in the political playing field. Gandhi also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style and his claims of divine connection, suggesting these tactics ultimately failed to sway voters.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed regret over fielding his wife Sunetra Pawar against his cousin Supriya Sule in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He believes politics should not interfere with family matters and considers the NCP parliamentary board’s decision to be a mistake.

The Gujarat High Court has issued summons to BJP MP Mukesh Dalal, directing him to respond by August 9, regarding two petitions challenging his uncontested victory in the Surat Lok Sabha constituency. The petitions, filed by four Congress members, allege that the rejection of Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani’s nomination was unlawful.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has taken a jab at the BJP’s defeat in the Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, sharing a video of comedian Varun Grover mocking the loss. The video, which shows Grover laughing at the BJP’s defeat in Ayodhya, has been widely shared on social media. Moitra’s post comes after the Samajwadi Party’s Awadhesh Prasad defeated BJP’s Lallu Singh in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

A report in the weekly ‘Vivek’ suggests that the BJP’s alliance with Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP negatively impacted their Lok Sabha election performance in Maharashtra. NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto claims this signals the BJP’s attempt to distance themselves from Ajit Pawar, possibly urging him to leave the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ after a three-month hiatus, thanking voters for their faith in Indian democracy and highlighting the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign for World Environment Day. He also honored the courage of tribal leaders Veer Sidhu and Kanhu on ‘Hul Diwas’.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ after the Lok Sabha elections, thanking the nation for its participation and reaffirming his faith in India’s democracy. He also lauded the Election Commission for its work in conducting the world’s largest election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ is set to resume on Sunday, June 30th, after a three-month hiatus due to the Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi encourages listeners to share their thoughts and ideas for the program, which aims to engage with various segments of Indian society and celebrate grassroots-level achievements.

A senior BJP leader from Maharashtra, Suresh Dhas, has publicly blamed the alliance with Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction for the BJP’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections. He claims the alliance was unpopular and that BJP workers were disaffected by the sudden inclusion of the NCP. Dhas’ statement comes amid growing discontent within the BJP about the NCP alliance, with other leaders also expressing similar sentiments.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is facing a leadership crisis following a revolt by senior leaders against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. The rebellion, triggered by the party’s poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, has divided the party into two camps – those demanding Badal’s resignation and those supporting him.