After completing the initial four phases, the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 are now gearing up for the fifth round. Scheduled for May 20, this phase will see voters in six states and two Union Territories heading to the polls across 49 constituencies. In this phase, voting will take place across 5 seats in Bihar, 1 seat in Jammu & Kashmir, 3 seats in Jharkhand, 1 seat in Ladakh, 13 seats in Maharashtra, 5 seats in Odisha, 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, and 7 seats in West Bengal. Watch video to know the key constituencies and candidates phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections. Watch video for more.
19 May,2024 04:06 PM IST
BJP Candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha Seat Kangana Ranaut held a press conference on May 18 and took a dig at Bollywood and alleged that nobody took a stand during URI attack and continued to collaborate with the artists from Pakistan. Answering to press questions over her ‘people of Bollywood have thinking like Pakistan’comment’, she said, “When Indian soldiers were killed during URI attack, nobody from Bollywood speak. Above that they were collaborating with the artists of Pakistan. Is it the only responsibility of soldiers to sacrifice for the country? That time only I raised my voice and demanded a ban on Pakistani artists. There are very few people who make movies like ‘URI- The surgical strike’ and ‘Manikarnika’. To function in a Khan-dominated industry with ‘sanatani’ thinking is a very rare sight.
19 May,2024 12:27 PM IST
Mumbai goes to polls on May 20th and the city is bustling with rallies, roadshows and huge posters of varied political parties promoting themselves. Each political party and alliance claims to be winning by a huge margin but what is the report from the ground? We hit the streets of Mumbai to gauge what Mumbaikars are going to vote upon, what do they expect from their candidates and who is their favorite. Join us for a journey through the heart of Mumbai, where every opinion matters and every voice counts. Don't miss this insightful and engaging look at the people behind the votes that will shape India's future this Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
18 May,2024 05:00 PM IST
Days after commenting on the Indian Lok Sabha Elections 2024, US National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on May 18 lauded the ongoing mega elections and said “Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India”. He further also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a “very vibration partnership” between India and USA. Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. And we applaud the Indian people for exercising, you know, their ability to vote, and to have a voice in their future government. And we wish them well throughout the process, of course," White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby.
18 May,2024 04:26 PM IST
Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena’s Rahul Shewale who serves as the MP from Mumbai South Central constituency will be fighting the elections in a bid to win the elections for the third time from Mumbai’s South Central constituency that covers Anushakti Nagar, Chembur, Dharavi (SC), Sion koliwada, Wadala, Mahim. There are certain issues that have been making noise from this particular constituency and have been the hot topics of discussion not only among the people but also between different political groups. As Mumbai goes to Polls on May 20th amid the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, in this exclusive interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor for the series ‘Straight Talk’, the MP clarifies on leaving Uddhav Thackeray, joining Eknath Shinde, Dharavi Redevelopment, the Gujarati-Marathi issue, and PM Modi.
18 May,2024 11:17 AM IST
After the grand roadshow of PM Modi at Ghatkopar East in Mumbai, PM Modi is set to hold a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on 17th May. The rally turns even more historic as MNS Chief Raj Thackeray will be sharing the dias with PM Modi in the event. Raj Thackeray has extended unconditional support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ruling allies. Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory ahead of PM Modi's rally. In a traffic advisory, Mumbai Police said, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena is going to organise “Jahir Sabha" on Friday, May 17 at Shivaji Park, Dadar (West), Mumbai. In this series of ‘Mid-day Explains’, Mid-day on-ground reporter Ranjeet Jadhav explains all you need to know about PM Modi Rally in Shivaji Park.
16 May,2024 08:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the poll rally in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur amid the campaigning process of Lok Sabha 2024. While addressing the public meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated two children dressed up as UP CM Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi said, "Ye kya badiya makeup kiya hai! (What excellent makeup they've done)," as he pointed towards the two children during the rally. Watch video for more
16 May,2024 05:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a splendid roadshow in Ghatkopar in the Mumbai North East constituency on Wednesday, May 15. The roadshow was 2.5 kilometres long. It kicked off from Shreyas Cinema on LBS Marg, and will ended up at Gandhi Market. Mumbaikars have a grand welcome to their beloved Prime Minster. Ghatkopar turned festive to welcome PM Modi. Women in groups chanted Modi Modi in enthusiasm. The crowd went crazy to get a glimpse of PM Modi. Watch video for more
16 May,2024 01:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to hold a massive roadshow in Ghatkopar in the Mumbai North East constituency on Wednesday, May 15. Stretching over 2.5 km, the roadshow will kick off from Shreyas Cinema on LBS Marg, and will end up at Gandhi Market. Mumbaikars are all set to give a grand welcome to their beloved Prime Minster ahead of the roadshow. A kickstart preparation is going on to welcome PM Modi. Artists from different parts of the state are prepped up to give a stunning performance for PM Modi. Watch video for more.
15 May,2024 05:55 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to hold a massive roadshow in Ghatkopar in the Mumbai North East constituency on Wednesday, May 15. Stretching over 2.5 km, the roadshow will kick off from Shreyas Cinema on LBS Marg, and will end up at Gandhi Market. Mumbaikars are all set to give a grand welcome to their beloved Prime Minster ahead of the roadshow. Manisha Kayande, Shiv Sena secretary and spokesperson expressed her happiness and excitement at the upcoming roadshow of PM Modi in Mumbai's Ghatkopar. She praised Pm Modi's developmental work and said that people are excited to see PM Modi as this is his first ever roadshow in Mumbai. Watch video
15 May,2024 05:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
