Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar set to contest Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of candidates on Saturday, naming 195 contenders across the country. Among the notable mentions was the surprising selection of Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a three-time Rajya Sabha member, as the BJP‘s candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala.The Thiruvananthapuram battleground has intensified with Chandrasekhar’s…

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BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi’s Creepy Obsession with Successful Women in Ayodhya Comment on Aishwarya Rai | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a stinging attack at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his multiple remarks linking actress Aishwarya Rai to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony.The Karnataka unit of the BJP slammed the former Congress chief, accusing him of having a “creepy obsession” with “successful & self-made women”.“Congress Clown…

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Everyone leaving Congress as it’s trapped in vicious circle of nepotism: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted the Congress party, accusing it of being trapped in the cycle of nepotism and dynastic politics. Speaking at the virtual event ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Rajasthan’ in Jaipur, the Prime Minister said that the Congress’ only agenda is to oppose him and added that the party spreads…

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Things aren’t looking too good in other states as well | India News – Times of India

Deep discord fuelled by competing ambitions and differing strategies became more apparent within INDIA bloc following JD(U)’s exit from the alliance. Despite sharing a common goal of countering BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, internal conflicts have undermined the bloc formed in July 2023. CM Mamata Banerjee announces TMC will contest Lok Sabha polls…

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P Chidambaram echoed O’Brien to woo TMC to ‘… alliance’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman‘s sharp response following a discussion on the economic situation in India saw her take the “light banter” route to highlight how former finance minister and senior Congress member P Chidambaram cited the arguments put forth by TMC member Derek O’Brien during his speech on the economic situation. Without naming…

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Congress delegation meets EC, seeks action against PM Modi over ‘moorkhon ka sardar’ remark | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “moorkhon ka sardar” and home minister Amit Shah for “Rahu-Ketu” remarks allegedly made during poll campaigns.A delegation of Congress leaders met top officials of the Election Commission including chief election commissioner and demanded that it…

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PM’s caste ‘stealthily’ included in OBC category, says Kharge | India News – Times of India

Jaipur: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised Tuesday questions about PM Narendra Modi‘s caste, alleging a discrepancy in his OBC status. Speaking at the launch of Congress’s manifesto for the November 25 Rajasthan elections, Kharge claimed that Modi, belonging to the Ghanchi-Teli community, “stealthily” included it in the OBC category during his tenure as Gujarat CM.This…

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Congress ‘chalu’ party, don’t vote for them: Akhilesh Yadav in MP | India News – Times of India

BHOPAL: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called Congress a ‘chalu’ (cunning) party and accused it of ‘betrayal’, more indication that the INDIA opposition bloc lies in tatters in the Madhya Pradesh election.Addressing an election rally in Jatara assembly seat of Tikamgarh district, Akhilesh said, “If you are not getting ration, then why should…

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