CM Mamata Banerjee tones down her observations on Ramakrishna Mission
Kolkata, May 20 - In the face of massive criticism from different quarters of the society on her remarks against the monks of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha and ISKCON, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday toned down
40 Bangladeshi MLAs remark: Congress leader demands ECI action against Assam CM
Guwahati, May 20 - Rakibul Hussain, senior Congress leader in Assam and MLA from the Samaguri Assembly seat has launched a sharp attack on senior BJP leader and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his controversial "40 Bangladeshi MLAs in Assam" remark.
My son will win with larger margin owing to allegations against me: Brij Bhushan
Kaiserganj, May 20 - Outgoing MP Braj Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Monday, said that his son, Karan Bhushan Singh, would be getting more votes due to the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by women wrestlers.
UP: Re-election recommended in booth where youth cast multiple votes
Lucknow, May 20 - Re-election has been recommended to the Election Commission at a polling booth in Aliganj village under Etah district ( part of Farrukhabad Lok Sabha constituency) after a video of a youth casting multiple votes went viral on social media
Maha LS polls: 2 Nashik farmers come to vote with garlands of tomatoes, onions
Nashik (Maharashtra), May 20 - Making heads turn, two farmers reached a polling station in Niphad, sporting garlands of tomatoes and onions, to protest against the Centre’s farm policies, here on Monday.
Polling percentage in Bengal 32.70 pc till 11 AM, much higher than national average
Kolkata, May 20 - In overall peaceful polling during the first four hours in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections for seven constituencies in West Bengal, the polling percentage was reported at 32.70 per cent, much higher than the national average of
Voters queue up outside polling stations in Bihar’s five LS seats
Patna, May 20 - The voting was picking up in Bihar's five Lok Sabha seats where the Election Commission registered 21.11 per cent polling in the first four hours on Monday.
Bihar: Voters throng booths in Madhubani, Sitamarhi and Hajipur LS constituencies
Patna, May 20 - The voters were seen in long queues at booths in Bihar’s Madhubani, Sitamarhi and Hajipur Lok Sabha constituencies in the fifth phase of polling on Monday.
8.86 pc polling registered for five seats of Bihar in first few hours
Patna, May 20 - The Election Commission registered 8.86 per cent polling in the fifth phase on five seats in Bihar in the first few hours on Monday.
Ladakh LS constituency witnesses 10.51 pc voting
Leh, May 20 - As the day started warming up, voters formed small queues outside polling stations in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency on Monday where 10.51 per cent voter turnout was witnessed during the first two hours.
Brisk voting in J&K’s Baramulla LS constituency
Baramulla, May 20 - Brisk voting continued on Monday in all voting segments of the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat as 7.63 per cent polling took place in the first two hours.
PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puri
Bhubaneswar, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a two km long roadshow in the holy town of Puri in Odisha.
Bengal’s seven LS seats record 15.35 pc voting, TMC complains of excesses by CAPF
Kolkata, May 20 - Polling is underway in seven Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal in the fifth phase on Monday with a voting percentage of 15.35 being recorded in the first two hours.
Assam CM urges people to vote in large numbers
Guwahati, May 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the people to vote in large numbers in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Monday.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Odisha, West Bengal today
New Delhi, May 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two public meetings each in Odisha and West Bengal on Monday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Voting begins in Ladakh LS seat on warm, sunny day
Leh, May 20 - Voters turned out in small groups on Monday to exercise their franchise in the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat as pleasant weather came in handy for electors to come out and participate in the democratic process.
CAPF deployment increased in Bengal’s seven LS seats, polling underway
Kolkata, May 20 - Polling was underway for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal in the fifth phase on Monday with a last-moment decision to increase the deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Voting starts on positive note in J&K’s Baramulla LS seat
Baramulla, May 20 - Voting started on a positive note on Monday in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency as a bright sunny day greeted the electors at the festively decorated polling station.
Polling begins on 14 LS seats in UP — Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, Rahul Gandhi in fray
Lucknow, May 20 - Polling has begun for the fifth phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh where 14 Lok Sabha constituencies are going to polls on Monday.
Jairam Ramesh opposes Lalu’s statement on religion-based reservation
Patna, May 20 - Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday opposed the statement of Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Yadav about giving reservations to the Muslim community across the country.