India  

Punjab: BJP performed better in LS polls, but better is not enough, says Jakhar

IndiaTimes Saturday, 15 June 2024
The BJP has been assessing its performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. State unit chief Sunil Jakhar noted that the party did "better" in the elections but emphasized that "better is not enough." He expressed his concerns about the BJP losing its traditional constituencies, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Hoshiarpur. He mentioned that the results in these areas did not meet the party's expectations.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

πŸ’‘ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

DNA TV Show: Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt in 'action mode' after swearing-in, orders to remove...

After returning to power in Delhi 27 years later, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has handed over Chief Minister Rekha Gupta the responsibility to fulfil poll..
DNA

Arvinder Singh Lovely appointed as protem speaker ahead of first session of Delhi assembly

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arvinder Singh Lovely appointed as protem speaker.
DNA

Delhi govt to table CAG reports on February 25

The Delhi government will table the long-pending CAG reports examining the previous AAP administration's performance in the Assembly on February 25. BJP MLA..
IndiaTimes

'A matter between two friends': Congress mocks Modi govt as Washington Post debunks USAID funding claim

The Washington Post's report has disproven Donald Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to India to boost voter turnout. Instead, the funding was for..
IndiaTimes

Lok Sabha Lok Sabha Lower house of the Parliament of India

LoP Rahul Gandhi greeted with 'double standards' poster during visit to Rae Bareli for 2027 UP polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged party workers to strengthen the organisation and begin preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The Leader..
DNA

Lok Sabha Speaker forms 31-member panel to examine Income Tax Bill

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formed a 31-member committee led by BJP's Baijayant Panda to review the Income Tax Bill. The panel includes Nishikant Dubey, Anil..
IndiaTimes

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to exit, know who will likely succeed him

During Kumar's tenure, he oversaw several major elections, including the Lok Sabha election in April-June last year and Jammu and Kashmir's first Assembly..
DNA

EC: Voters in 18-29 age group comprised 22.8% of national electorate

In Kerala, young electors aged 18-29 years comprise just over 18% of the total electorate for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the lowest among all states/UTs. The..
IndiaTimes

After 11 years & 129 hearings, SP MLA fined Rs 100 for Modi remark

After 129 hearings over 11 years, a special MP-MLA court fined Samajwadi Party MLA Nahid Hasan Rs 100 for making derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi and..
IndiaTimes

Punjab, India Punjab, India State in northwestern India

Congress to introduce 60-70 new faces for 2027 assembly polls in Punjab: State chief Warring

The Congress in Punjab plans to introduce 60-70 new MLA candidates for the 2027 Vidhan Sabha elections, focusing on rejuvenating political leadership. State unit..
IndiaTimes

Another explosion targets policeman's house in Punjab's Batala

A low-intensity explosion occurred near the house of a policeman in Raimal village in Batala police district, marking the twelfth blast targeting police posts..
IndiaTimes

Punjab cop's son paid Rs 80L to reach US

A recently married couple from Punjab spent Rs 80 lakh to reach the US, only to be arrested and deported upon arrival. They wandered for nine months before being..
IndiaTimes

Sold 2 acres, took Rs 45L loan, and now back to square one

Paramjit Singh, a 23-year-old from Punjab, embarked on a treacherous journey to the US, financed by selling family land and taking a loan. His route took him..
IndiaTimes

Dollar dreams dashed: Third US aircraft lands with 1β€Šβ€Š1β€Š2 migrants

Over 332 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported from the US to India since February 5, with Amritsar being the chosen landing spot. Political figures in..
IndiaTimes

Amritsar Amritsar Metropolis in Punjab, India

'Modi is a weak PM': Congress hits out after illegal Sikh immigrants arrive without turbans, patkas from US

Congress criticises PM Modi as "weak" after dozens of Sikhs deported from the US arrived in Amritsar bare-headed. The party shared a video juxtaposing the..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like


Related news from verified sources

Amritsar youth fighting for Russian army killed on Ukraine battlefield

Tejpal Singh, a 30-year-old resident of Amritsar, had dreams of serving in the Indian Army or police force. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he...
IndiaTimes

Punjab Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full list of party-wise winning candidates to be announced soon

As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, Punjab emerged as a crucial battleground in Phase 7. Scheduled for June 1, this phase involved 13 constituencies:...
DNA

SAD, other outfits raise pro-Khalistani slogans on Operation Blue Star anniversary

Pro-Khalistani slogans were raised by a variety of groups on Thursday, the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star. These groups included Dal Khalsa and...
IndiaTimes