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Topic2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Topic: 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

‘Congress lost Lok Sabha due to voter list manipulation’—Rahul cites ‘bulletproof evidence’

On ECI’s response to his claims, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition said, ‘What I say to the people is my word. Take it as an oath. This is Election Commission data’.

During India-Pakistan war clouds, Delhi book launch panelists discussed democracy

The launch of Ashutosh's book 'Reclaiming Bharat' had political scientist Zoya Hasan, journalist Rajdeep Sardesai, and RJD MP Manoj Jha as part of the panel.

Where is Kangana Ranaut? How BJP’s favourite poster child went missing from its script

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s attendance plummeted to zero in this year's budget session. She has also been absent from her constituency, and has been skipping court hearings.

Watch CutTheClutter: Why Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Khatakhat’ is ThePrint Word of the Year

In Episode 1582 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how "khatakhat" forced BJP and others to adopt populist strategies they once opposed.

Chidambaram to Owaisi, politicians talk ‘rightward shift’ in voter sentiment at Sardesai book launch

Launching his book, Sardesai dwelt on his experience of covering elections and said they had turned into 'candy shops' with electorate getting everything from mixers, grinders to cash.

3-point formula for sweeping elections. Trump has it, Modi had it, Rahul still searching

The Modi of 2024 was not riding the troika of propositions that won him two majorities and most recently brought Trump back to power. He was merely fighting to keep what was his.

‘Lok Sabha polls not fought on level playing field,’ says Rahul Gandhi in Washington

The Leader of Opposition in the Lower House is on a four-day visit to the United States. He claims that the elections have destroyed the idea of 'Modi'.

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar admits ‘mistake’, says ‘society doesn’t like those who break families’

Pawar made these comments at the Jansamman rally organised by NCP in Gadchiroli, admitting his 'mistake' against the backdrop of poor performance of his party in Lok Sabha polls.

There were fewer deepfakes during the Lok Sabha elections. AI audio tracks were more common

The Deepfakes Analysis Unit is a unique resource that engages with the public in India through WhatsApp. Set up in March, it has received and reviewed hundreds of audio & video files.

Focus on implementation of schemes, better synergy — Modi to BJP CMs at 1st meeting after LS polls

Yogi Adityanath also signals his continuity in office with a post about having attended the CMs' meeting, talks about building a 'strong & self-reliant UP'.

On Camera

Here’s how Khilji, Akbar, and Hindu rulers dealt with Halal

In Medieval India, the late Prof Satish Chandra demonstrates how Muslim rulers in India quickly grasped that pristine notions of Halal and haram did not hold up to the realities of statecraft.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.