Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 attended Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav. On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Lord Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi and along with this he wished the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti. The PM said that Lord Mahavir's message of peace and goodwill is an inspiration for the country in building a 'developed India'. He said that this grand building of Bharat Mandapam is today witnessing the beginning of the 2,550th Nirvana Mahotsav of Lord Mahavir. While addressing the audience there, he also cracked a joke in a very light-hearted manner. His funny political joke left the audience laughing. As he made the funny political joke, the crowd burst into laughter and started clapping and chanting "Modi Modi". Watch video for more.
21 April,2024 03:34 PM IST
In regards to the Hubbali murder case, a big political row has erupted in Karnataka. Daughter of Congress Corporator Niranjan Hiremath - Neha was stabbed to death by Fayaz, her ex-classmate inside her college campus. Neha was declared ‘brought dead’ after she was rushed to the hospital post the incident. Pro-Hindu groups and BJP supporters also staged a protest outside the Vidyanagar Police Station.
20 April,2024 12:09 PM IST
In this second video of the Mid-day series Straight Talk, Political Strategist Ritwik Mehta breaks down the winning strategy deployed by the Bhartiya Janata Party, Annamalai’s fandom, the Modi Factor, Congress’ downfall, Political chaos in Maharashtra, Bihar politics, prospects of INDIA Alliance along side BJP making inroads in states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. From grassroots mobilization to high-level coalition building, Mehta offers invaluable insights into how the BJP navigates the complex landscape of Indian politics dethroning long-standing political parties in the process. Watch exclusive insights into the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, as political analyst Ritwik Mehta delves into understanding the inner workings of India's political parties with Katyayani Kapoor.
15 April,2024 08:30 PM IST
Ex-Congressman Milind Deora, boldly addressed the contentious issue of electoral bonds. Deora, known for his articulate arguments and progressive stance, shed light on the perceived hypocrisy of political parties opposing the use of electoral bonds. Deora articulated the significance of electoral bonds in the Indian political landscape. While he admitted that it is not the perfect solution, he called out the opposition's stance on the electoral bonds scheme as ‘hypocritical’ arguing that their resistance to electoral bonds contradicts their acceptance of benefits from the same source. Watch the video to know about Milind Deora’s stance on the electoral bonds issue.
12 April,2024 05:00 PM IST
In a world of challenges and opportunities, one woman has emerged as a beacon of hope and progress. This is the story of Supriya Sule who's all set to contest lok sabha elections from Baramati this year. Let's take a look at the life journey and political career of one of the most dedicated woman leader who has journeyed from humble beginnings to the corridors of power. Supriya Sule who is currently one of the top leaders of NCP, was born on June 30, 1969, into a family deeply rooted in Indian politics. Her father, Sharad Pawar, is a prominent leader, and her mother, Pratibha Pawar, a pillar of strength. From a young age, Supriya was inspired by their dedication to public service. Watch video for more information.
04 April,2024 05:05 PM IST
Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let's take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn't know.
29 March,2024 04:41 PM IST
In the early days of Indian democracy, elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots. But in a bid to modernize the electoral process and enhance efficiency, a significant transition took place – the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs. Let's take a look into how the transition from paper ballots to EVMs in Lok Sabha elections took place. Before the advent of EVMs, voters cast their votes by marking their choices on paper ballots. These ballots were then placed in sealed ballot boxes. Counting paper ballots was a time-consuming process, often requiring days or even weeks to tally the votes accurately. Additionally, there were concerns about ballot stuffing, tampering, and errors in counting. So to curb the issue, electronic Voting Machines, the game-changer in the world of elections, came into the picture.
19 March,2024 06:40 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on March 11 blasted out on Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi over Electoral Bonds. Kharge claimed that PM Modi wants to hide his party’s dark deeds. “SBI asking for 4 months to provide the data of electoral bonds proves that the Modi government is trying to cover up its dark deeds… If SBI has the data then bring out the list, then why hide it? It does not take so much time. The BJP government does not want to let this information come out before the elections,” said Kharge. Watch video. to know what more he said.
12 March,2024 12:22 PM IST
Former cricketer and East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has shared a shocker on the microbloggig website X that says he wants to be off "political duties" in order to focus on his role as the KKR mentor for this year's IPL edition which starts on 22nd of March. His tweet said, "I have requested Hon’ble Party President @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my political duties so that I can focus on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble HM @AmitShah ji for giving me the opportunity to serve the people. Jai Hind,". Watch video to know more.
02 March,2024 02:51 PM IST
On March 1st Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee met at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata. Currently, the PM is on a two-day tour in West Bengal where he will address rally in Hooghly and Nadia districts. He'll also inaugurate several projects. After her meeting with the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister said that it was "not a political" meeting and will say whatever she has to in a political meeting. Mamata Banerjee said that it was a courtesy meeting. "This is a protocol meeting & courtesy meeting. I am not going to discuss any political things, because this is not at all a political meeting,” said Mamata Banerjee after the meeting with the Prime Minister.
02 March,2024 11:04 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
