Thirty-three poll personnel succumbed to heat-related conditions during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha election held in 13 constituencies in the state on Saturday, according to Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa.
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Congress’ mission is to win 50 seats now: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Congress has now launched ‘Mission 50’ and is working to win a minimum of 50 seats only in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Congress, SP neglected refugees over vote bank politics: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress, SP and other INDIA bloc parties and accused them of portraying themselves as secular and neglecting refugees over vote bank politics.
PM Modi has assets worth Rs 3.02 crore, owns no house or car
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday declared his total assets amounting to Rs 3.02 crore in his poll affidavit filed along with his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency.
Pace of development in Kashi will get faster, promises PM Modi after filing nomination
Seeking a third consecutive term from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday promised that the pace of work "will get even faster in the times to come" in the holy city.
PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination on Tuesday from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, aiming for a larger victory margin compared to his previous two wins in 2014 and then in 2019.
Rahul Gandhi recalls family's 100-year-old relationship with Raebareli
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an impassioned plea to the people of Raebareli on Monday when he recalled his family’s '100-year-old relationship' with the Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh during a rally.
Will declare UP a 'mafia-free' state after June 4: Yogi Adityanath
The Chief Minister's proclamation comes amidst heightened scrutiny on the government's anti-mafia initiatives, as he addressed inquiries regarding the administration's strategies in combating both criminal elements and political opposition.
Rahul, Akhilesh, Sanjay Singh address first joint rally of INDIA bloc
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and AAP MP Sanjay Singh addressed their first joint rally of the INDIA bloc in Kannauj on Friday.
No reservation based on religion till I am alive: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he will not allow anyone to play with the Constitution, especially when it comes to the issue of reservation based on religion.
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Raebareli
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday filed his nomination papers from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. Congress workers and Samajwadi Party workers turned out in full force to welcome Rahul to Raebareli.
Will bring back politics of 'sewa' in Amethi: Priyanka
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Friday that the grand old party would bring back the politics of "sewa" to Amethi, where the party has fielded Kishori Lal Sharma.
LS polls: Rahul Gandhi to contest from Raebareli, K.L. Sharma in Amethi
Ending days of suspense, the Congress has finally announced that Rahul Gandhi will contest from the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency, the seat held earlier by his mother Sonia Gandhi.
2 Samajwadi Party leaders booked in HM Amit Shah's edited video case
Two Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders have been served summons in connection with the edited video speech of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. SP candidate from Ambedkar Nagar, Lalji Varma, has been served notice and was even subjected to initial questioning.
Charges framed against killers of Atiq Ahmad, his brother Ashraf
Charges have been framed against three killers of slain gangster Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in the Court of Additional Sessions Judge. Three accused, who are presently lodged in Chitrakoot jail, appeared through video conferencing before the court.
New textbooks for UP madrasas to be introduced soon
Madrasas and Basic Education Council schools will now have new books for classes 1 and 2 for Urdu language and separate books for mathematics and English.
PM Modi has already scored a century in first two phases of LS polls: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had already scored a century of seats in the first two phases of Lok Sabha polls.
Massive crowd greets PM Modi in Bareilly roadshow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a massive roadshow in Bareilly to garner support for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Chhatrapal Gangwar.
PM Modi asks people to put a strong lock on nepotism, corruption and appeasement
He said that he was aware that people are busy with harvesting, wedding season and then there is the heat wave. “But you must ignore all this and put the nation first and cast your vote in the morning because every vote counts,” he said.
NDA poised for a resounding victory under PM Modi's leadership: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA is poised for another resounding victory under PM Modi's leadership in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
PM Modi slams INDIA bloc for 'disrespecting' Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mounted a blistering attack on members of the INDIA bloc for "mocking" Sanatan Dharma and "disrespecting" Ram temple.
‘Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, mesmerising pictures surface
The ritual, known as Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak, involved the sunrays directly touching the forehead of the deity. This symbolic gesture created a divine atmosphere within the temple premises on the birthday of the Lord Ram.
Amit Shah slams Congress chief Kharge over remarks on Article 370
"Everyone defeated the Samajwadi Party together. Today, during Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's rule, mafia and gangsters are migrating. After this, the development started here," HM Shah said.
CM Yogi Adityanath's claim validated as mafia goes missing from UP's poll scene
The chief minister's zero tolerance policy towards crime has ensured that the mafia is no longer contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state. Some are dead, others are jailed and some have been convicted, making them ineligible to contest the polls.
PM Modi accuses Congress of being anti-Ram, insulting 'Shakti'
Addressing a rally in support of BJP candidate Jitin Prasada in Pilibhit, the Prime Minister said that the Congress not only made efforts to stall the construction of the Ram Temple but even turned down the invitation to the consecration ceremony.