Varanasi

Election Result 2019: "Bow to Citizens Of Kashi, Looking Forward To Serving Them", Says PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today thanked the people of Varanasi as he retained the seat by a margin of over 4.79 lakh votes. In a tweet, he said, the people of Kashi are "remarkable".

Banarasi Paan Adds Flavour To Roadside Debate In PM Modi's Constituency

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2019

On counting day morning, paan shops in Varanasi were not just selling the 'Banarasi paan', immortalised in the "Khaike paan Banaraswala" song from Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Don". There was also some lively discussion on the menu.

UP Election Results 2019 Live Updates: People Of Kashi Are "Remarkable", PM Modi Thanks People Of Varanasi

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday May 23, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that after five years of service, we went to the people of India with a promise of a "New India". He said, "Today we see that crores and crores of people have showed that they have filled this poor man's jhola with their blessing to do so."

"Who Am I? People Are Blessing PM Modi," Says Murli Manohar Joshi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

As the people of Varanasi voted on Sunday in the last phase of the Lok Sabha 2019 elections, former Lok Sabha lawmaker and veteran BJP leader Murali Manohar Joshi said he is nobody to bless Narendra Modi, the party's candidate from this seat, as the Prime Minister has got blessings of the people.

Election 2019: Rahul Gandhi Praises Women For Playing Key Role In Lok Sabha Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today hailed women for playing a key role in the general elections and said the voices of "mothers and sisters" must be heard.

Lok Sabha Elections 2017: PM Modi's Varanasi Constituency Records 10.87% Till 9 AM

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

The Varanasi constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi recorded 10.87 per cent polling till 9 am. Local administration has set up 145 model booths and one pink booth which will be operated only by women.

2019 Election Phase 7 Highlights: Voting In Final Phase Ends, Varanasi Records 46.53% Turnout Till 5 PM

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty and Aditya Sharma | Sunday May 19, 2019

The seventh and last phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha election today saw some key constituencies go to polls, the most important of which is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency - Varanasi.

Don't Let PM Travel With Motorcade In Varanasi Today, Congress Tells Poll Body

India News | Sunday May 19, 2019

The Congress on Saturday asked the Election Commission not to grant Prime Minister Narendra Modi permission to travel with his motorcade in Varanasi on polling day as this would amount to a roadshow -- a "violation" of the poll code.

Lok Sabha Election 2019: PM Modi To Face Poll Test In Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: 5-Point Guide

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Sunday May 19, 2019

Polling for the seventh and last round of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections will take place on Sunday. 59 constituencies, including Varanasi, will vote to elect their representatives to Lok Sabha. 13 seats in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh each, nine in West Bengal, eight seats each in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand ...

Elections 2019: 59 Seats Including PM's Varanasi To Vote In Final Phase Of Polls Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 19, 2019

The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, one of the most bitterly fought in recent memory, will come to an end tomorrow. Voting will be held in 59 constituencies including in Varanasi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking to retain the seat.

Election 2019 Phase 7 Voting: A Look At Top 10 Candidates

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Sunday May 19, 2019

The last round of the seven-phase national election is being held today in 59 Lok Sabha seats. At least 912 candidates are contesting in seven states and one Union Territory. The results will be announced on May 23. Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is contesting from Varanasi, some of the key contestants who are fighting in this round a...

Elections 2019: PM Modi to Seek Re-Election In Last Phase Of Polling

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 18, 2019

Voting will be held on Sunday for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, which will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking re-election from Varanasi.

Varanasi Voters Being Lured, Threatened To Ensure PM's Victory: Mayawati

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2019

Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's men were bribing and threatening voters in Varanasi and questioned why the Election Commission is not keeping an eye on his Lok Sabha constituency like in West Bengal.

General Elections: "Outsiders Are Threatening Voters In Varanasi", Says BSP Chief Mayawati

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

BSP chief Mayawati today alleged that outsiders are being used to lure and threaten voters in Varanasi to ensure a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked why the Election Commission (EC) was not focusing on the constituency.

Priyanka Gandhi's Big Roadshow In Varanasi With PM Modi's Poll Opponent

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 16, 2019

In a big show of strength in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Varanasi on Wednesday evening.