India, Politics, 25th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 25 May 2019

India, Politics, 25 May 2019

PM Narendra Modi with President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: Twitter)

President appoints Narendra Modi as Prime Minister

President requested Modi to advise him about the names to be appointed as the Union Council of Ministers.

25 May 2019 9:50 PM

'We are not interested in bringing down the (MP) government but BJP can't help if it falls on its own,' Chouhan told reporters. (Photo: File)

BJP Not interested in bringing down MP govt: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The BJP had won 28 out of 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the just-concluded general polls.

25 May 2019 7:58 PM

From comparing Indian politicians to 'Game of Thrones' characters to taking a jibe at Farhan Akhtar's late reaction tweet, memesters left no stone unturned. (Photo: ANI)

Here are some hilarious election result-themed memes

Meme artists took this as an opportunity to supply a fresh batch of steaming hot memes, puns, and jokes.

25 May 2019 7:20 PM

PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

BJP regained seats lost in bypolls between 2014-2019

BJP had won only six out of 30 Lok Sabha bypolls held between 2014 and November 2018.

25 May 2019 6:49 PM

During the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held today, all leaders urged Gandhi to continue as the party president, even as Rahul remained firm on his decision to resign. (Photo: File)

Cadre in South will commit suicide: Chidambaram appeals Rahul not to resign

Chidambaram got emotional while appealing to Congress President Rahul Gandhi not to step down from his post.

25 May 2019 6:43 PM

The party, however, failed to win even a single seat as the BJP under Tiwari's leadership did a clean sweep winning all the seven seats by huge margins. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Manoj Tiwari pays courtesy visit to poll rival Sheila Dikshit

Dikshit took charge of Delhi Congress president in January and led the party in the general election.

25 May 2019 6:24 PM

Chavan also said he will soon meet Gandhi to discuss the performance of the party in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Ashok Chavan offers to step down as Maharashtra Cong chief

'I have submitted my resignation and now it is up to Rahul Gandhi to take a call,' Chavan said.

25 May 2019 6:24 PM

Mamata Banerjee addressing the press conference (Photo: ANI)

'Offered to resign, want to work for party,' says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee's TMC won 22 parliamentary seats in West Bengal in the 2019 general elections, 12 less than the party's score in 2014.

25 May 2019 6:06 PM

Rafale: Centre wants SC to dismiss all review petitions

'There is no question of any corruption. The court has already decided that in the Rafale case verdict,' says Attorney General.

25 May 2019 5:40 PM

In the 175-member assembly, YSRC won 151 seats, routing the ruling Telugu Desam Party led by N Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt in Andhra

Reddy, who reached Hyderabad by air from Vijayawada, met the Governor around 4.30 pm, official sources said.

25 May 2019 5:26 PM

The meeting assumes importance as the YSRCP chief during the election campaign had said his party would support whoever promises Andhra Pradesh the Special Category Status. (Photo: File)

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet Modi on tomorrow

Reddy is likely to discuss providing outside or issue-based support to the Modi government in the meeting.

25 May 2019 5:18 PM

BJD chief and Odisha's incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: ANI)

Naveen Patnaik's swearing-in-ceremony on May 29

Patnaik has continued his grip over Odisha with his party, BJD, winning 112 Assembly seats in the 147-member House.

25 May 2019 5:15 PM

Make state-centric policies, enhance constructive politics: Stalin to PM Modi

Stalin's comment come as party has expressed disappointment for it felt that it would be dificult for the party to implement their policies.

25 May 2019 4:58 PM

The lone CPI(M)-led government in the country had organised mass public meetings, cultural fiestas and exhibitions to mark its first and second anniversaries on May 25. (Photo: File)

After massive LS debacle, Pinarayi govt has muted 3rd anniversary

The ruling Left Front, which had expected an impressive victory, could win only one seat.

25 May 2019 4:54 PM

The ruling TMC has won 22 out of 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Post results, BJP's Roopa Ganguly warns of violence in WB

The BJP leader also said that the lives of people who cast their ballot in favour of BJP are in danger.

25 May 2019 4:49 PM

In a spectacular performance, Reddy's party had won 151 of 175 Assembly seats and 22 Lok Sabha seats out of 25 in Andhra Pradesh, the elections for which were held on April 11. (Photo: File)

YSRCP chief Jaganmohan Reddy to meet Modi tomorrow

After meeting Modi, he is expected to interact with Andhra Bhawan officials here, the source added.

25 May 2019 4:44 PM

Gambhir asserted that he would not make any false promises to the people of Delhi and will focus on making the city the "best version of itself" in the years to come. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Elections come and go, shouldn't lose conscience: Gambhir to Kejriwal

Gambhir said he was thankful to BJP and the party workers who toiled hard to ensure his win.

25 May 2019 4:27 PM

Sen, who shaved his head in front of the people of Harana village in Rajgarh, attributed this defeat to party's unfulfilled promise of loan waivers to the farmers. (Photo: ANI)

Congress worker loses bet to BJP mate on poll results, shaves off head

The enthusiasm among ground level party workers in Madhya Pradesh was beautifully exhibited in this bet between BJP and Congress workers.

25 May 2019 4:25 PM

TRS would achieve very good results in the local body polls (held this month) the votes of which would be counted soon, the sources said.

'TRS will analyse loss; Modi factor one of the reasons'

The sources dismissed reports that some ministers may face the axe over the party's poor performance.

25 May 2019 3:51 PM

After the meeting today, Modi will call on President Ram Nath Kovind, staking claim to form the government. (Photo: ANI)

Political leaders arrive in Delhi for NDA meeting

During the convention, the BJP-led coalition is expected to elect Narendra Modi as its leader to head the new government.

25 May 2019 3:29 PM

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