Lok Sabha elections
Nitin Nabin: From Chhattisgarh Strategist to BJP National Executive President
Dec 14, 2025 11:23 pm CST
Senior Bihar leader Nitin Nabin has been appointed as BJP's National Executive President following his remarkable success in overturning Congress dominance in Chhattisgarh. His strategic approach to organizational restructuring and grassroots management led BJP to decisive victories in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, demonstrating leadership capabilities that transcend regional politics.
India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Takes Chair of International IDEA Council for 2026
Dec 04, 2025 03:18 am CST
India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has assumed the chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance Council for 2026 in Stockholm, pledging to advance democracy worldwide under the theme "Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world." With India's vast electoral experience of managing 900 million voters, Kumar aims to ensure every vote counts globally.
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
Uma Bharti Plans to Contest 2029 Lok Sabha Elections from Jhansi with Key Conditions
Oct 23, 2025 01:03 pm CST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has announced her intention to contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections from Jhansi, subject to BJP approval and assurances that current MP Anurag Sharma would not be disadvantaged. Alongside her political aspirations, Bharti plans to launch major cow conservation and Ganga cleaning campaigns, emphasizing these causes as fundamental to a self-reliant India.
Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh's Wife Jyoti Singh Files Independent Nomination for Bihar Assembly Election
Oct 20, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, has filed her nomination as an Independent candidate for the Karakat Assembly constituency in Bihar, days after her husband announced he would not contest but remain loyal to BJP. Her candidacy follows marital disputes and comes after a meeting with election strategist Prashant Kishor, while enjoying significant local support from her previous campaign efforts.