Elections 2019  

Modi wisely used the interview with Akshay Kumar to launch a sharp attack on one of his key rivals, while keeping within the precincts of what the interview was billed as — a completely non-political and candid chat

Unlike the first two phases, the clash was not between the BJP and TMC. This time it was the Congress versus TMC, as Jangipur, Malda and Murshidabad are small and only pockets where the Congress, as an organisation, survives

While the world cherished an elected communist government in West Bengal for 30 plus years, in reality, there was a hidden agenda of ruling and sticking to power. It gave rise to a system which deliberately caused reverse economic development.

The people of Pilibbhit are voting today in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls. Pilibhit has been the stronghold of Varun Gandhi's mother Maneka Gandhi, who has been elected as a lawmaker from there six times since 1989. But this time, her son is contesting. The people of Pilibhit talk about their issues and on what criteria they are voting this election season.  

Patel's statement was made to target Modi's "Chowkidar Chor hai" slogan. But this is not the first time that the term is being used with racist intent.

Voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections is underway in Murshidabad, Balurghat, Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin and Jangipur constituencies of Bengal.

It is just a desperate attempt by naxals to discourage the voting process, stated an officer, adding that despite the blast, the public are enthusiastically participating in the polling process.

Several high profile ministers were seen casting vote in Madhya Pradesh's Bilaspur and Raipur. Former minister and senior BJP leader Amar Agrawal was seen meeting Congress candidate Atal Shrivastava after casting his vote in Bilaspur. Congress candidate from high profile Raipur seat Pramod Dubey reached indoor stadium polling centre to cast his vote.

PM Modi cast his vote at a polling booth in Ranip, Ahmedabad on Tuesday. But before that the Prime Minister went and took the blessings of his mother. PM Modi is known to be extremely close to her.

For the third phase of polling, the Election Commission has set up 147 all-women polling stations in the four constituencies of Assam — 29 in Dhubri, 11 in Kokrajhar, 28 in Barpeta and 79 in Gauhati.

Third phase of polling begins today in 13 states and 2 Union Territories on Tuesday.

Elections are being held in seven phases and with the completion of the third phase, the election process will be completed in southern states. 

Polling has begun for 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala. A total of 2,61,51,534 voters are expected to exercise their right to vote today (April 23)

Murmu was preparing for government jobs when the BJD approached her to join politics. “Initially, I was nervous. My main concern was whether people would have faith in me. However, now after getting the love of people and experiencing the love they have for sankha (BJD symbol conch), I am more confident of winning,” said the 25-year-old engineer. 

Perfume baron Badruddin Ajmal, who is contesting from Dhubri for a third consecutive time has declared his total assets worth Rs 78,80,67,034 and has emerged the richest candidate this poll season in Assam.