17th Lok Sabha elections
Govt to replace ordinances with laws, eyes to push key bills
The government is expected to push laws to replace about 10 ordinances or executive orders during the session.
Maharashtra sends 8 women MPs to 17th Lok Sabha
Prominent political parties had fielded only 11 women, of which, eight won.
Arvind Kejriwal congratulates PM after BJP’s historic victory
In a democracy, the mandate of the people is considered to be very powerful. We respect the mandate of India and congratulate BJP on its victory.
High time for AAP to focus on Assembly polls: Experts
The performance of Congress in the elections was far better than AAP as its candidates secured second position in five seats.
BJP sweeps Delhi, retains all 7 Lok Sabha seats
No other BJP candidate was able to cross the victory margin of two lakh votes in the previous Parliamentary polls.
17th Lok Sabha, Punjab: Congress bags 8 out of 13 seats
Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP secure 2 each; AAP 1
Punny much? Gautam Gambhir takes a dig at political rivals through cricket terms
Gambhir was also involved in a controversial fiasco with AAP as he was accused of circulating derogatory pamphlets against opponent Atishi.
Is it disadvantage BJP post first phase polling?
In the remaining six Lok Sabha seats, that have a sizeable proportion of Muslim voters, the turnout dropped compared to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Kerala HC grants bail to BJP candidate from Kozhikode
Prakash Babu is accused of attacking a woman who had come to offer prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala in November 2018
Farm distress a key issue in Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency
Rajkot has remained a BJP bastion for over 2 decades, with the party winning the seat in the last 7 elections.