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Election coverage, government policy, parliament proceedings and political developments from India TV News Politics team.
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Big blow to Mamata Banerjee in Bengal: 2 TMC MLAs, over 50 councillors join BJP
National | May 28, 2019, 11:58 PM ISTIn a blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, two Trinamool Congress MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. Another MLA belonging to CPM also joined the saffron party today. Not just this, over 50 councilors too joined the BJP in New Delhi.
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BJP offering ministerial berth, crores of rupees in exchange for withdrawing support: BSP MLA Ramabai
National | May 28, 2019, 10:16 AM IST"Yes, they (BJP) keep calling and saying I will also get what is being offered to others. They told me that I will get a ministerial birth and Rs. 50-60 crore. It is false speculation that legislators are breaking away," ANI quoted BSP MLA Ramabai as saying.
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West Bengal: Suspended TMC MLA Subhrangshu Roy likely to join BJP today
National | May 28, 2019, 08:49 AM ISTAfter suffering reverses in the Lok Sabha battle, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress recently suspended its MLA and BJP leader Mukul Roy's son Shubhrangshu Roy for six years alleging that he was "demeaning the party".
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Rahul insists on resigning, fate of Rajasthan and Karnataka govts uncertain | 10 points
National | May 28, 2019, 07:13 AM ISTTaking responsibility for the defeat, Gandhi on Saturday offered to resign as party president at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, but it was "unanimously rejected".
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67.11 per cent: Highest ever Lok Sabha voter turnout in 2019
India | May 20, 2019, 08:49 PM ISTIn an unprecedented development, 2019 recorded the highest ever voter turnout in Lok Sabha Election at 67.11 per cent. But it is also pertinent to mention that the Election Commission figures are provisional and are subject to change.
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India TV-CNX Exit Poll 2019: As it happened
India | May 20, 2019, 12:05 AM ISTExit Poll 2019 Live Updates: The seven-phased Lok Sabha election has come to an end today. India TV is getting you the most accurate exit poll on Lok Sabha election 2019 along with CNX. Stay tuned to India TV-CNX Exit poll for the most accurate updates on Lok Sabha election 2019.
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Rahul Gandhi press conference | Top quotes
India | May 17, 2019, 05:39 PM ISTCongress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending first press conference accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah just days before polling for Lok Sabha election 2019 ended.
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In unprecedented action, EC cuts short campaign time in Bengal due to violence; Mamata calls it 'gift to Modi'
Elections | May 15, 2019, 11:09 PM ISTNo election campaigning will be held in nine parliamentary constituencies in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India announced on Wednesday in view of the widespread violence in the state.
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Kamal Haasan's Hindu terrorist remark, KCR-Stalin meeting, Modi-Rahul tussle: Election wrap up in 10 points
May 13, 2019, 11:43 PM ISTMonday kickstarted with a lot of buzz in the political circles, starting from Kamal Haasan's controversial remarks to Rahul Gandhi bashing Sam Pitroda over "hua to hua" comments on 1984 anti-Sikh riots and finally culminating with KCR's meeting with DMK President MK Stalin. We bring to you an election wrap of May 13 in 10 points:
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'Wouldn't have let Sunny contest from Gurdaspur', Dharmendra explains
May 13, 2019, 09:01 PM ISTVeteran actor and former BJP lawmaker Dharmendra said he would not have let his son Sunny Deol contest the Lok Sabha elections from Punjab's Gurdaspur had he known who his rival is - Congress' Sunil Jakhar, the sitting lawmaker from the constituency.
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'You should be ashamed': Rahul Gandhi hits out at Sam Pitroda for remarks on 1984 riots
National | May 13, 2019, 04:22 PM ISTSam Pitroda had sparked a controversy by his 'hua-toh-hua’ statement on 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Pitroda, a close aide of Rahul Gandhi and Overseas Congress' head made the remark in response to a question on the riots by a newsman in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
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Arrest me if you have guts: Amit Shah dares Mamata Banerjee
National | May 13, 2019, 02:28 PM IST“Mamata didi, I am chanting Jai Shri Ram here and leaving for Kolkata, arrest me if you have guts,” said Amit Shah.
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'Spread hatred, will repay with love': Rahul Gandhi's attack at PM Modi
May 10, 2019, 04:44 PM ISTIn a charged attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he will reply with love to any hatred being spread about him and his family.
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Naamdars used India’s Naval assets for personal vacations with family: Jaitley indirectly attacks Rajiv Gandhi
National | May 09, 2019, 11:44 AM ISTAddressing the gathering in Ramleela Maidan, Modi said, "Who has been treating the forces as personal property? ...have you ever heard that a family goes for holiday on a warship? This has happened in our country. The 'naamdar' family used INS Viraat as its personal property. They insulted it."
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'INS Viraat used for vacations': PM Modi fires another salvo at Rajiv Gandhi
May 08, 2019, 11:54 PM ISTIn a sensational charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Gandhi family of using warship INS Viraat as its "personal taxi" when Rajiv Gandhi was the prime minister.
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'Will Lord Ram's name be taken in Pakistan, if not in India': BJP chief Amit Shah
National | May 07, 2019, 02:54 PM IST“Election in West Bengal is for restoring democracy in the state, where BJP will win more than 23 seats,” said BJP chief Amit Shah. To constitute the 17th Lok Sabha, the general election is currently being held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019.
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Akhilesh Yadav in Aap Ki Adalat: 'Mahagathbandhan not breaking, BJP daydreaming'
May 05, 2019, 12:14 AM ISTFormer UP chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that his 'mahagathbandhan' with BSP and RLD is firm, and "India will choose a new Prime Minister after May 23 (counting day)".
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Mamata Banerjee to India TV EXCLUSIVE: 'Modi not coming to power again'
May 03, 2019, 09:56 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks exclusively to India TV in her first Hindi interview. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Banerjee is taking on a wide-range of questions.
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'Mera Amethi Parivar': Rahul Gandhi pens emotional letter to people of his constituency
May 03, 2019, 03:56 PM ISTPenning an emotional letter to the people of his constituency, Congress President Rahul Gandhi asked them to vote for him and promised development of the region as soon as Congress forms government at the Centre.
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No poll code violation: Election Commission's clean chit to PM Modi
Apr 30, 2019, 11:59 PM ISTIn a speech in Wardha, Modi had slammed Congress President Rahul Gandhi for contesting from Wayanad.