Series: LS Elections 2019 Citizen Matters

Voting over in Chittoor; here’s what citizens expect elected MLAs and MPs to deliver

April 12, 2019 Dilli Babu

Andhra Pradesh voted to elect their MLAs and MPs on April 11th; meanwhile, residents of Chittoor city have put together a comprehensive manifesto that speaks about the welfare schemes they would expect their chosen leaders to implement.

ELECTION PULSE: Tight security, aged voters…and pop goes the poll campaigns!

April 11, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

As India votes in the ongoing general elections, catch all the news, voting information and tidbits that you should know in this log, updated daily!

Secunderabad: Who are the candidates to choose from?

April 10, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

With the support of the AIMIM, can TRS dethrone the BJP and the INC to pull off a victory in Secunderabad? Here is a quick look at all the candidates contesting from the seat in these elections.

Voters’ dilemma: How to choose your MP?

April 10, 2019 Sridhar Pabbisetty

As elections get underway, are you still confused about why you should vote and for whom? What can an MP do for you if his party does not stand a chance at the Centre? Should you vote in view of a Prime Ministerial candidate? All those tricky questions answered right here…

Hyderabad: Will national parties pose a challenge this time in AIMIM stronghold?

April 10, 2019 Lalita Iyer

As Hyderabad prepares to vote in the very first phase of the Lok Sabha elections starting April 11th, a comprehensive look at the candidate choices before voters, and the issues that are on top of people’s minds.

Asaduddin Owaisi, Hyderabad: A dynamic MP, vocal on national issues

April 9, 2019 Puja Daga

Three-time MP of Hyderabad Parliamentary constituency, Asaduddin Owaisi is seeking a fourth term. Take a look at the details of his profile, performance and attendance in parliament and the issues raised by him in the Lok Sabha during his tenure.

213 with criminal cases, 401 crorepatis to contest first phase of Lok Sabha elections

April 8, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

India starts voting in the first phase of elections to the Lok Sabha later this week. Who are the richest candidates contesting in the first round? Which parties have fielded the most number of candidates with pending criminal cases? How serious are the allegations against them?

Dr N Sivaprasad, Chittoor: Good in theatrics, poor in attendance

April 6, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Zero debates, less than average attendance and fewer questions: theatre artist-turned-Member of Parliament from Chittoor constituency in AP, Dr N Sivaprasad could have done better.

I often forgot to sign attendance even when I was present in the House: Chittoor MP Sivaprasad

April 5, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Chittoor MP, Naramalli Sivaprasad usually gets the spotlight for his role play in various costumes outside the Lok Sabha. As he prepares to contest for a third time from the constituency, we ask him about his performance in the house as well as his plans for Chittoor city.

Bandaru Dattatreya, Secunderabad: MP focussed on education, water

April 5, 2019 Puja Daga

Secunderabad MP Bandaru Dattatreya has an impressive record in terms of attendance and MPLAD fund utilisation. Here is the detailed report card on his performance as an MP.

Kakinada Mayor and Joint Collector at National Handloom Expo-2018, Kakinada

Why Rahul Gandhi’s promised ‘mayoral reforms’ are important for India’s cities

April 3, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

The Congress President’s recent tweet highlights an issue critical to governance of Indian cities: accountable political leadership at the local level. Could a system of directly elected mayors, as promised by Rahul Gandhi, be the answer?