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Water, connectivity and farmer crisis in focus, as fauji meets fauji in Shimla Lok Sabha contest

May 18, 2019 Ashwani Sharma

Both the Congress and BJP have fielded candidates with a military background, presumably in line with the national campaign theme of the BJP — that of nationalism and security — but voters in Shimla have more immediate concerns and demands that they want their MP to take up.

Jadavpur Lok Sabha candidates: Glamour vs political experience vs young blood

May 18, 2019 News Desk

It is one of the most prestigious parliamentary constituencies in West Bengal with a mix of urban voters from Kolkata city and semi urban voters from the peripheries. A popular cinema actor is pitted against a veteran of the Left party, while former Trinamool MP is in the fray as a BJP candidate. Know more about the contest here.

Kolkata Dakshin candidates: CPI(M) veteran vs Congress-turned-TMC candidate vs grand-nephew of Netaji

May 18, 2019 News Desk

A close look at candidates contesting the Kolkata Dakshin seat comprised of assembly segments in the southern part of the city

In Chandigarh, sitting MP Kirron Kher’s hits and misses under close scrutiny

May 14, 2019 Raj Machhan

2019 may not be a cakewalk for the feisty actor-turned-politician as she faces a repeat battle from the 2014 polls — against Congress candidate Pawan Bansal.

Chandni Chowk: Union Minister from BJP faces a new challenger from Congress

May 12, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister from BJP faces JP Agarwal of Congress who has contested unsuccessfully from East Delhi.

South Delhi Lok Sabha Candidates: New faces from AAP and Congress against BJP’s sitting MP

May 12, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

With inputs from Sri Krishna, Delhi Considered a prestigious Lok Sabha seat, this constituency has been represented in the past by senior BJP leaders like Sushma Swaraj, late chief minister Madan Lal Khurana and senior

South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri confident of another term despite controversies

May 12, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

Avoiding election frenzy and the intense heat of Delhi summers, South Delhi MP, Ramesh Bidhuri is seen spending most of his time in his poll war room in Mehrauli. His complacence comes from BJP’s strong

Meet Gurgaon Lok Sabha candidates: Commonwealth medal winner, former army officer and AMU alumnus

May 12, 2019 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

The incumbent BJP MP, a former shooting champ, has been an MLA in the Haryana Assembly for four terms and an MP for four terms. He takes on, among others, another veteran from the Congress and a 58-year-old businessman on BSP ticket.

North West Delhi: Popular singer candidate of BJP to take on Cong veteran and ex MLA now with AAP

May 12, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

Party loyalty is certainly not a salient characteristic of two chief contenders: Hans Raj Hans of the BJP (formerly SAD, then Congress) and Gugan Singh Ranga of the AAP (formerly BJP). The two are up against Congress veteran Rajesh Lelothia. Know more about all the candidates here.

West Delhi candidates: Former Congress MP faces BJP incumbent, AAP’s lawyer candidate in even fight

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The seat is considered a BJP stronghold given the constituency’s large business community in the bridal markets of Rajouri Garden, book markets of Tilak Nagar and the malls dotting Janakpuri.

East Delhi candidates: BJP’s Gambhir takes on AAP’s Atishi in controversial showdown

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In a contest mired in controversy, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir is up against AAP’s Atishi credited with transforming Delhi’s public schools. Meanwhile the Congress fields local lad and four-time MLA, Arvinder Singh Lovely, who says he is here to stay.

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Water, connectivity and farmer crisis in focus, as fauji meets fauji in Shimla Lok Sabha contest

Jadavpur Lok Sabha candidates: Glamour vs political experience vs young blood

Kolkata Dakshin candidates: CPI(M) veteran vs Congress-turned-TMC candidate vs grand-nephew of Netaji

In Chandigarh, sitting MP Kirron Kher’s hits and misses under close scrutiny

Chandni Chowk: Union Minister from BJP faces a new challenger from Congress

South Delhi Lok Sabha Candidates: New faces from AAP and Congress against BJP’s sitting MP

South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri confident of another term despite controversies

Meet Gurgaon Lok Sabha candidates: Commonwealth medal winner, former army officer and AMU alumnus

North West Delhi: Popular singer candidate of BJP to take on Cong veteran and ex MLA now with AAP

West Delhi candidates: Former Congress MP faces BJP incumbent, AAP’s lawyer candidate in even fight

East Delhi candidates: BJP’s Gambhir takes on AAP’s Atishi in controversial showdown

Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma: West Delhi MP has high attendance, but relatively low participation, in parliament

North East Delhi candidates: Not-so-popular BJP MP up against former Cong CM and AAP’s Delhi convener

Manoj Tiwari: North East Delhi MP’s performance in parliament below average

New Delhi Lok Sabha candidates: BJP and Congress veterans face off, AAP fields a new face