Hema Malini

In every country, elections are held only once: BJP MP Hema Malini on ONOE

Malini argues that simultaneous elections would conserve resources, which could then be allocated to vital sectors like education and health

BJP slams AAP MLA over alleged 'roads like Hema Malini's cheeks' remark

The BJP in Delhi on Monday attacked Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan over his alleged "roads like Hema Malini's cheeks" remark and demanded that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal should expel the legislator for disrespecting women. Actor-turned-politician Malini, a senior BJP leader, is a Lok Sabha MP from Mathura. The BJP was reacting to a video clip that has surfaced on social media in which the MLA is heard purportedly saying, "All works will be completed swiftly by the 35th of the month, will make Uttam Nagar's roads like Hema Malini's cheeks." No reaction was immediately available from Balyan when contacted on his phone. The AAP too did not respond on the issue. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor charged that Balyan has not only disrespected women but has also humiliated the people of the area by saying that roads will be repaired by the "35th" of the month. Kapoor added that the incident has established that the entire Aam Aadmi Party is "anti-women". "They are inspired b

Dharmendra calls Vinesh Phogat 'daughter of soil' post Hema's weight remark

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini called Vinesh Phogat disqualification 'a lesson for all' to keep their weight in check, sparking online chatter

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai Bheem', members end LS oath with slogans

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Hema Malini, Asaduddin Owaisi and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi were among the prominent members to be sworn in on the second day of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. As many as 535 members took oath on Monday and Tuesday with seven yet to complete the process. Many of the MPs raised "Jai Hind", "Jai Maharashtra", "Jai Bheem" and "Jai Shivaji" slogans after taking oath. BJP leader Om Birla, who has been nominated for the speaker's post, also took oath on Tuesday. When Birla, who was also the speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha, came to take his oath, Radha Mohan Singh, who was in the chair, stood up and greeted him. Birla has been representing the Kota constituency in the Lower House since 2014. On at least one occasion, the pro-tem speaker reminded members not to deviate from the prescribed oath and read aloud only what was written on the paper they had been given. Several Opposition MPs took the oath while holding a copy of Constitution. G

Modi 3.0: Success rate of incumbents among the highest in decades

Nearly two-thirds of the running incumbents won in 2024

LS polls: Kangana, Hema Malini, Dimple Yadav among women candidates who won

Women candidates such as Congress' Kumari Selja, the BJP's Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini, Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav and RJD's Misa Bharti won in their respective constituencies in the general elections. However, Amethi's incumbent MP Smriti Irani and Sultanpur MP Maneka Gandhi were among the parliamentarians who lost. Selja won Haryana's Sirsa Lok Sabha seat by over 2.5 lakh votes while Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of BJP stalwart late Sushma Swaraj, bagged the New Delhi constituency by 78,370 votes. A total of 797 women contested the Lok Sabha elections this time. Actor-politician Ranaut, a BJP candidate and a first-time contender, won Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, against Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh by 74,755 votes. On the other hand veteran actor and incumbent MP from Mathura retained the seat by bagging 5.1 lakh votes. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife and Mainpuri's incumbent MP Dimple Yadav secured a comfortable victory over her nearest rival BJP's Jayveer

LS polls Highlights: Nearly 61% turnout recorded in 2nd phase of elections

Eighty-eight Lok Sabha seats (including parts of the outer Manipur seat), across 13 states and Union Territories, are set to vote today

Lok Sabha polls 2024 Phase 2: Over 27.5% voter turnout recorded till 11 am

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Tripura records the highest voter turnout, of 36.42%, till 11 am on Friday

Lok Sabha polls 2024 Phase 2: Over 9% voter turnout recorded till 9 am

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The second phase will see voting in 88 constituencies in 13 states and Union territories (UTs)

From Rahul Gandhi to Hema Malini, key candidates in Lok Sabha polls Phase 2

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections will see voting in 89 constituencies in 13 states and Union territories on April 26

'Must learn from PM Modi': Hema Malini reacts to Surjewala's remarks

Slamming the Congress party, BJP leader Hema Malini said that the Opposition tends to target only 'popular people', as targeting the unpopular ones would not benefit them

Women Commission summons MP Surjewala over 'sexist' remark on Hema Malini

Women Commission summons MP Surjewala over 'sexist' remark on Hema Malini

Do celebrities make good politicians?

The trend of celebrities joining politics in India first began in the 1960s, when thespian Prithviraj Kapoor was nominated to the Rajya Sabha

State scan: A sounding board for 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh

The UP civic polls, which political pundits have likened to a proverbial semifinal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, will be held in two phases, on May 4 and 11, before counting on May 13

Got in-principle approval for Mathura mass transit project: Hema Malini

The mass transit system project, the BJP leader said, will help reduce traffic congestion between the two cities, and also pave the way for proper utilisation of railway land

Hema Malini says Mathura 'not a very clean place', flags cleanliness issues

Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini on Tuesday flagged the issue of cleanliness in her parliamentary constituency Mathura.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP participated in the inaugural programme of a new government school building in Ishwariya village of Amreli district on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state Education Minister Jitu Vaghani were also present in the programme.Addressing the gathering, Hema Malini said that she recently completed the 'Chaurai Kos Yatra', in which she covered various places associated with Lord Krishna in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states of Haryana and Rajasthan. Malini said during her Yatra, she found that Mathura was not clean enough due to the huge footfall of visitors."In many people's imagination, Mathura is not a very clean place. The reason is that crores of people visit Mathura and the mechanism for maintaining cleanliness there is not all that good. However, we have put in lots of effort and have ...

BJP sure to win over 300 seats in UP Assembly polls, says Hema Malini

The Adityanath government symbolises security, prosperity and good governance, she said, adding that it has put an end to corruption, malpractices and atrocities

Script goes wrong: Caught in a social media storm, Kent looks for cover

Despite an apology and withdrawal of an ad that was seen as insensitive and prejudiced, outrage and threats of boycott persist

Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers

The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media

Here's how Bollywood and cricketing world reacted to 'janata curfew'

From Shah Rukh Khan to Virat Kohli, here's how Bollywood and Cricketing world reacted to PM Modi's call for 'Janata Curfew'