2019 Lok Sabha elections

BJP confident of winning over 300 seats in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the ruling BJP government had created an "honest and transparent" system to make India "future-ready". 

Jun 21, 2018, 22:18 PM IST

It was Indira Gandhi vs rest in the past, now it's Narendra Modi vs all, we are not afraid: Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah said that the increasing proximity of opposition parties does not matter as people of India would select only Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister.

Jun 20, 2018, 20:48 PM IST

To stop 'Modi juggernaut', Congress may contest on 250 seats in 2019 elections: Sources

The Congress party is expected to contest on 250 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in order to give more representation to the mahagathbandhan partners.  

Jun 16, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

SP, BSP and Congress lock seat sharing deal to take on BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections

While the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party will contest on 30 seats each, the Congress is likely to field its candidates on 10 Lok Sabha seats.

Jun 13, 2018, 15:46 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to hold Council of Ministers meet, to review progress of flagship schemes

The PM will review the progress of his government's flagship schemes and also chalk out the agenda for the last year of the current NDA rule.

Jun 13, 2018, 06:51 AM IST

Target 2019: Akhilesh Yadav willing to compromise on seat sharing with BSP to ensure BJP's defeat

The SP-BSP coalition is said to pose a big challenge for the ruling government at the Centre in the crucial 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 11, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

Tejashwi Yadav meets Rahul Gandhi, discusses 2019 Lok Sabha elections strategy of RJD-Congress in Bihar

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday. The two leaders reportedly met for over 40 minutes and they discussed the political scenario in Bihar.

Jun 07, 2018, 23:34 PM IST

BJP allies must unite to take on opposition, big battle in 6 months: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal is a permanent ally of BJP. There is no conflict between us, said Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Jun 07, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

Exclusive: Amit Shah on Archbishop's remark, opposition unity and 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Amit Shah talked about the work done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government in the last four years and also about challenges that remain ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 06, 2018, 19:14 PM IST

Narendra Modi will be the only issue in 2019, feels veteran Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections will be based on what happened to the promises made by Narendra Modi, said Jairam Ramesh.

Jun 04, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

AAP, Congress likely to join hands in Delhi ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Reports suggest that informal talks between the grand old party and AAP initiated on May 24, with Jairam Ramesh and Ajay Maken representing the former.

Jun 02, 2018, 13:16 PM IST

'Dictatorial' Narendra Modi govt would be thrown out of power in 2019: N Chandrababu Naidu

A resolution adopted by TDP today said that Modi govt will be thrown out of power in 2019 polls.

May 29, 2018, 23:09 PM IST

Electronic voting is not perfect, but paper ballots can be worse. It is not wise to go back on EVMs

The EVMs or electronic voting machines are more secure and easier to measure ballots. But technology can scare people who cannot understand or control it.

May 29, 2018, 17:08 PM IST

Lalu's daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai may contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Even before any official confirmation about Aishwarya’s candidature, the ruling Janata Dal United has taken a dig at the RJD.

May 27, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

Congress will not win a single seat in 2019 as BJP will do a clean sweep in Gujarat: Vijay Rupani

Vijay Rupani has said that BJP will repeat the 2014 general elections results by winning all 26 seats in 2019.

May 25, 2018, 21:59 PM IST

Indian economy strong, reforms on track: CII

The government is set to enter the final year of its term before the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections on May 26.

May 25, 2018, 15:23 PM IST

50 IIT alumni quit jobs to form political party, name it Bahujan Azad Party

Designated as Bahujan Azad Party, the IITans are currently waiting for the approval from the Election Commission. The party members, however, do not wish to jump the gun and aim for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 23, 2018, 07:33 AM IST

Devendra Fadnavis hints at BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for 2019 polls

Fadnavis also denied that Prime Minister Narendra Modi or BJP chief Amit Shah hold the "remote control" of the Maharashtra government.

Apr 11, 2018, 07:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi tells BJP MPs to have at least 3 lakh followers on Twitter

Social media is a viable platform to reach out to people and inform them of the government's achievements, BJP MPs have been told. It is also needed to hear their grievances, if any.

Mar 23, 2018, 22:19 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi-led Congress turns confident after plenary, but hard ground realities show it has miles to go to unseat Modi

Rahul Gandhi has matured as a speaker. But now, he will have to show if there is a 'Rahul Gandhi the deal-maker' lurking behind.

Mar 20, 2018, 14:05 PM IST