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BJP has won 33.21 pe cent votes in Assam
The EC website did not speak of the vote share of UPPL which had contested in eight seats.
Final party position in Assam assembly
Guwahati, May 3: Following is the final party position in the 126-member Assam assembly for which elections were…
BJP set to return to power in Assam with fewer seats
Guwahati: The ruling BJP-led alliance is set to make a comeback in Assam in the first Assembly election…
Exit Polls: BJP-Led NDA To Win Puducherry, DMK To Storm To Power in Tamil Nadu
The findings and projections are based on personal interviews conducted statewide on and after polling day among adults, all confirmed voters. The data is weighted to the known demographic profile of the states. "We believe this will give the closest possible trends," said C-Voter founder and psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh.
High turnout to favour Congress in Puducherry: Narayanasamy
Chennai: Senior Congress leader and former Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Wednesday expressed confidence that the high…
Polling percentage in 3rd phase of Bengal polls better than Lok Sabha elections
The people of the 31 assembly constituencies in West Bengal have voted overwhelmingly in the third phase of…
EC issues notice to Mamata for seeking votes on ‘communal’ ground
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Assam Polls: Over 82 % polling in final phase of voting
GUWAHATI : An estimated 82.33 per cent of 79.2 lakh electors voted in the third and last phase…
Tamil Nadu Polls: Sonia Gandhi, Chidambaram among Congress’ star campaigners
Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and former Union Minister P Chidambaram are among the star campaigners who will campaign for the party ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu
‘BJP will get over 200 seats in Bengal’ says PM Modi
PM Modi further said that during the second phase of voting that is going on, people are reaching polling booths in large numbers, adding that there is a BJP wave in Bengal.
Mamata calls PM Modi ‘liar’, accuses BJP of bringing goons to Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "liar" and accused the BJP of bringing goons to the state.
Priyanka Gandhi To Address 3 Rallies in the State Ahead of Phase 3 Poll on April 6
To give a push to the Congress-led 'Mahajot' alliance in Assam ahead of the third phase of Assembly elections, party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will once again visit the poll-bound state on Friday and address three public meetings.
‘He lies 24×7’: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi at Assam rallies
“I haven’t come here to lie. My name is not Narendra Modi,” Rahul said, addressing a rally in Chaygaon constituency in Assam’s Kamrup district.
On last day of campaigning, Mamata Banerjee leads ‘Padyatra’ in Nandigram
The padyatra is being held on the last day of campaigning for phase 2 of the Assembly polls on April 1.
BJP expels 7 Assam leaders for contesting as independent candidates
The BJP in Assam on Sunday said that it has expelled seven leaders from the primary membership of…
Nearly 80% polling in Bengal, 77% in Assam in Phase 1
At least 21 female aspirants are contesting the elections in West Bengal, while 23 are in the fray in Assam.
Stray incidents of violence, EVM malfunction in Phase 1
Earlier in the day, delegations of both the TMC and the BJP went to meet state’s chief electoral officer, Aariz Aftab.
Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi on lack of empathy for Assam
Launching a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday alleged that…
Narayanaswamy to lead Congress, DMK campaign in Puducherry
While Narayanaswami is putting up a brave face, the BJP camp is upbeat.
Earlier CPI-M used to attack me, now BJP is at it: Mamata
"We give free ration to the people. You will not have to visit ration shops in the days to come. We will deliver ration to your doorsteps," Banerjee said.
BJP’s candidate selection goes awry, supporters stage protests in Bengal
Kolkata, March 16 : Barely a few weeks ahead of the crucial West Bengal assembly elections, the Bharatiya…
Jobs, floods, foreigners in Cong charge sheet against Assam govt
Guwahati: Weeks ahead of the first phase of Assam Assembly elections, the opposition Congress on Sunday released a…
Congress releases 2nd list of candidates for Bengal polls
New Delhi : The Congress on Sunday released its second list of candidates for the multi-phase West Bengal…
Bengal polls: ISF releases first list of 26 seats
The Congress and the ISF had last week managed to break the ice between them over seat-sharing but talks are still underway for some constituencies.
Congress releases campaigners list for West Bengal
Congress releases list of 30 star campaigners for West Bengal. Party’s interim chief Sonia Gandhi, ex-PM Dr Manmohan…
West Bengal Congress in-charge Jitin Prasada upset over delay in candidates list
The Assembly elections in West Bengal will be held in eight phases starting from March 27 and the results will be declared on May 2.
Denied poll tickets, 2 Assam BJP MLAs resign from party
BJP leader and cabinet minister Sum Ronghang joined the opposition Congress after he was denied ticket from the Diphu constituency.
Mamata is an outsider in Nandigram: Suvendu Adhikari
"She (Banerjee) is an outsider in Nandigram. She does not even cast her vote here. I am not only the 'bhoomiputra' (son of the soil of Nandigram), but also a regular voter of the area.
Can forget everyone’s name but will never forget Nandigram: Mamata Banerjee
"Don't try to teach me what is Hindutva. I also come from a Hindu family…If you don't want me in Nandigram, I shall go away. And if you think I am a daughter of Nandigram, I will file my nomination tomorrow to contest from Nandigram," Banerjee said.
Congress to give 50% seats for youth, women, new faces
Those who lost in Assembly polls twice won’t get chance
Ensuring victory of Cong in assembly polls priority Ghulam Nabi Azad
Members of the Congress will get requests from candidates for campaigning once the scrutiny of nomination papers is compete, Azad said.
Rakesh Tikait to visit West Bengal 14 days ahead of polls
The farmers protesting against the three Central laws at Delhi borders are also making strategies for future.
Shiv Sena extends support to TMC in West Bengal
Earlier, the Sena — ruling Maharashtra in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress — has contested various elections in different states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir and Goa besides West Bengal.
BJP talks of implementing CAA everywhere but goes mum on it in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi
Assam witnessed violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in 2019 and some people reportedly also lost their lives in the protests. The protestors saw the law as a threat to their cultural identity and livelihood.
Priyanka Gandhi begins poll campaign in Assam
The BPF on Sunday joined the Congress-led grand alliance a day after snapping its ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Left-Congress-ISF grand alliance in Bengal shows signs of cracks
The grand alliance of the Left parties, the Congress and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Sunday showed…
Assam polls: Rahul Gandhi to start Congress campaign today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday will kick-start the party's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam. He will address a rally in Sivasagar.
Dalit converting to Islam or Christianity won’t get quota: Law Minister
Prasad, in his response, made it clear that there exists a clear distinction between Dalits adopting Islam and Christianity with those choosing to adopt Hinduism.
Kamal Haasan promises freebies for TN assembly polls including payment to homemakers
According to the Economic Agenda, the Right to Government Services Act and Predictive Governance will be part and parcel of the Green Channel Government.
My real politics will begin in 2023, says Kumarswamy
Bengaluru: Janata Dal (S) second-in-command, H. D. Kumarswamy on Monday conceded that he has all along played a…
West Bengal govt spent Rs 20,212 cr in 2020-21 on development works: Mamata Banerjee
According to BJP sources, Banerjee’s attempt to shower doles ahead of the crucial state Assembly polls is targeted to counter the saffron party’s rise in Bengal.
Congress to kickstart poll preparedness in Bengal from Dec 17
The Congress leaders are insisting on finalising the alliance soon to start preparing for the elections.
CPI-M and Cong holding talks, to rally in Kolkata on Nov 23
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi of trying to benefit the BJP. Owaisi has denied the charge and maintained that he was running a political party and contest elections wherever the party wishes.
LJP absent from EC result website, thanks to its no ‘show’
New Delhi, Nov 10 : While Chirag Paswan was talking of forming a government in Bihar along with…
Bihar has voted for change: Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
"We are confident that Bihar has voted for a change and Bihar will vote for the change," Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.
Bihar Election: 53.54% vote in ‘peaceful’ first phase
Due to security and logistical reasons, polling was held in some areas till 3 pm and in some areas till 4 pm while 36 seats were held till 6 pm.
Congress, CPI(M) to join hands for West Bengal polls 2021
A meeting was held by CPI(M) Central Committee on Sunday to discuss the assembly elections in Kerala and West Bengal.
RJD releases manifesto ahead of Bihar polls, reiterates promises
RJD on Saturday released its manifesto or vision document, reiterating the promise to recruit 10 lakh persons in government jobs if the party returned to power
Nitish Kumar has been unfair towards Chirag Paswan, says Tejashwi
"Going by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's progress in the last five years, we can actually predict the upcoming years. We have to take important measures to bring Bihar out of this state of helplessness," Chirag Paswan tweeted.
Bihar Election: Amit Shah asserts: Nitish Kumar to be next Chief Minister
Talking about the Lok Janshakti Party breaking away from the ruling alliance in Bihar, Shah said the party was offered adequate seats but still walked away from the alliance.
Bihar Election : ‘Kashmiri militants will take shelter if RJD wins’ – Nityanand Rai
“Our government has scrapped Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu & Kashmir. Our armed forces have strongly retorted against China recently,” he said.
Congress forms committees for Bihar Polls
The Congress, as part of the Grand Alliance along with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Left, will contest 70 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.
MHA allows political gathering before Oct 15 in poll bound states
Elections to the 243-seat Bihar assembly will be held in three phases--October 28, November 3, and 7, and the counting of votes will take place on November 10.
Former DGP Gupteshwar Pandey out of the poll fray in Bihar
Pandey had earlier claimed that he has potential to contest election from more than 25 constituencies in Bihar.
BJP says Nitish to be CM even if it outperforms JD(U)
"Please be rest assured. Nitish Kumar will be our Chief Minister irrespective of which party gets how many seats", Sushil Kumar Modi said in reply to the question.
Bihar NDA Seat Allocation: BJP Gets 121 Seats, JD-U 122
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the seat-sharing plan among the constituents of the National…
Bihar Election 2020: What the recent crossovers from one alliance to another indicate
Leaders changing sides before an election is not an unusual scenario in India. In general, such crossovers are…
Ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey takes political plunge, joins JD(U)
Speculation is rife that he may be offered ticket to contest the assembly election from a seat in his native Buxar district.
Bihar: Congress gears for ‘Mahila Kranti Sammelan’ to be addressed by Priyanka Gandhi
As preparations are underway for the women's conference, Congress is booking cinema halls and auditoriums in all the districts of Bihar so that women can see and hear Priyanka Gandhi on a big screen
Ahead of Bengal polls, snubbed Rahul Sinha hints at rebellion
With West Bengal set to go to the polls next year, the elevation of Roy and Hazra clearly hasn't gone down well with Sinha.
‘Social media platforms will be held liable for failure to counter misuse’: CEC Sunil Arora
The Commission has also asked political parties and candidates to sensitise their representative not to indulge in ‘malpractices, malicious propaganda and instances of hate speech’.
Changing alliances set the tone for Bihar Polls
The BJP’s Bihar unit President Sanjay Jaiswal says the NDA has jumped into the poll fray with full force. The BJP-led NDA parties were contesting on the sole plank of development.
It is no longer about fear of Lalu and Nitish’s good governance
In general, any state election held in Bihar in the last 15 years has been centered on two…
In poll-bound Bihar, Rahul Gandhi to address virtual rally; 100 online events planned
Election in-charge and national secretary Ajay Kapoor said that from September 1 to 21, Congress will conduct 100 virtual rallies throughout the state.
Congress to focus on voters who pressed ‘NOTA’ in Bihar elections
According to statistics released by the Election Commission after the results, a total of 9,47,276 voters chose NOTA -- 2.5 percent of the total votes polled.
I have not demanded restoration of statehood: Omar Abdullah
Meanwhile, National Conference leader Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the post of chief spokesperson of the party.
BJP worried over low voter turnout in Delhi
New Delhi, All political parties including the BJP are worried over the low voter turnout in the Delhi Assembly…
Poll officer dies in east Delhi’s Babarpur
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) While the voting for the Assembly election is underway in the national capital,…
Delhi polls: BJP will get over 45 seats, says Shah
Shah used a hashtag 'BJP45PlusInDelhi', that seems to be the template all BJP leaders are likely to follow for the next two days, till Delhi goes to poll on February 8.
Congress finalises 11 candidates for Delhi polls
The Congress is trying to make a comeback in the city which it ruled for 15 years from 1998 to 2013 under the leadership of Sheila Dikshit.
Jharkhand polls: Counting to take place on Monday
Ranchi, The counting of votes for 81 Jharkhand Assembly seats, which went to polls in five phases from November…
Jharkhand headed for hung Assembly, JMM-Congress has an edge
New Delhi, Dec 20 : Jharkhand is headed for a hung assembly, according to IANS-CVoter-ABP Exit Poll for…
PM Narendra Modi on Jharkhand Assembly Polls
Polling in Jharkhand, for the first phase, began at 7 a.m. in Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpour, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur.
Congress and JMM announce alliance, Hemant to be CM face
"The decision about seat sharing in the state got impacted as RJD chief Lalu Yadav is in jail. They have some demands and we will resolve those after consultation with Lalu Yadav,"
Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM for second term
"My government will be transparent," Khattar told the media ahead of taking the oath.
Haryana Polls: Sena fields Umar Khalid attacker
Party president (Haryana South) Vikram Yadav said Dalal was fighting for nationalistic issues like cow protection and against anti-national elements.
The importance of being Aditi Singh
"Her base in Rae Bareli is what her father had cultivated and may not remain consolidated in her favour if she changes her ideology,"
Congress to repeat all MLAs in 2019 Maharashtra polls
New Delhi, Sep 14 : All sitting Congress MLAs would be repeated in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls,…
Campaign for 2nd phase gains momentum in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 13 : After voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the…
Election losses in Hindi heartland worry BJP in UP
Is a question that is haunting many in the BJP. For a party that stormed to power after 16 years of political exile, the stunning 2017 Assembly victory is beginning to look like history.
Last phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls on Tuesday
In 2013, the BJP with 41.04 per cent vote share had own 49 seat, while the Congress won 38 seats with a vote share of 40.29 per cent in the 90-member Assembly.
130 candidates facing criminal cases in fray for Chhattisgarh polls
New Delhi, Nov 13 : As many as 130 candidates facing declared criminal cases, 90 of them involving…
Farmers will vote Congress to power in Chhattisgarh: Leader of Opposition
Adding to the problems, Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel has been charge-sheeted by the CBI for distributing a pornographic CD allegedly featuring a state minister. He was arrested in September and is now out on bail.
Congress releases 3rd list of 37 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls
The first phase of polling is spread across Maoist-affected districts of Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma, Kondagaon, Kanker, Narayanpur and Rajnandgaon.
Hold assembly elections in TN: Chidambaram
Instead of holding by-polls in 20 assembly constituencies, it would be proper to hold a full-fledged assembly poll in the state.
2019 LS poll: VVPATs for all 10.6 lakh polling stations, says EC
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Assuring timely allocation of electronic voting machines (EVM) for the 2019 general elections,…
Model code of conduct comes into force with immediate effect in five states
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) With the announcement of elections in five states, the model code of conduct…
Latest EVMs to be used in Rajasthan polls, says CEC Rawat
Jaipur, Sep 19 (IANS) In a first, a total for 51,796 poll centres in Rajasthan will use EVM-M3…
Law Commission supports simultaneous polls
New Delhi, Aug 30 : The Law Commission of India on Thursday came out strongly in support of…
Rahul vows to ensure political participation of unorganised workers
He urged the AIUWC functionaries to get the agenda of unorganised workers in the manifesto of the Congress for next state assembly elections.
Nagaland has 75% ‘crorepati’ MLAs, two with criminal cases
Nagaland has 75 per cent ‘crorepati’ MLAs, or 45 out of 60 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly…
This poll will miss Nehru-Gandhi’s first ‘videshi bahu’ vote
Kasauli, Oct 26 : This year’s assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh will miss the vote of the Nehru-Gandhi…
HP CM Virbhadra Singh becomes chairman of campaign committee for upcoming Assembly Election
New Delhi, Oct 16: Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday approved Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh as…
Election Commission to use EVMs with VVPAT in Gujarat polls: SC told
New Delhi, Aug 9 : The Election Commission on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will be able…
Azam Khan: EC should resolve opposition parties’ doubts over EVMs
Lucknow, March 16: Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Thursday expressed strong doubts on the viability of EVMs…
BJP sweeps UP in historic mandate, Congress wins Punjab
BJP-ruled Goa, however, appeared headed for a hung assembly, with both the Congress and the BJP claiming they will form the government in the coastal state.
UP’s 311 MLAs richer by 82% compared with 2012: Survey
There has been an average increase of Rs 2.84 crore in the assets of these 311 members of the assembly since 2012, an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) showed.
Phase V UP polls tomorrow: Flag march in sensitive areas
51 Assembly constituencies spread across 11 districts, five of which border Nepal, will go to polls in the fifth phase.
The budget of 2017 is much ado about nothing
Modi govt’s much-expected budget of this year was a classic example of “Much ado about nothing” as Jaitley…
Hand can even purify the lotus mired in slush, Congress tells BJP
New Delhi, Jan 17 : Congress, making light of the BJP’s demand seeking withdrawal of its ‘hand’ election…
Rahul Gandhi finalises Punjab’s candidates list
Punjab's final list of candidates has been finalised and it is likely to be announced tomorrow (Wednesday),
Demonetisation will be an important issue in assembly polls: Manmohan
New Delhi, Jan 9 Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday held that demonetisation has had a “very…
Ex-servicemen protesting OROP choose Congress in poll-bound states
New Delhi, January 4: Challenging Modi government’s proclaims that say OROP has been implemented successfully across the country, a…
Is it Ram Gopal versus Shivpal?
The news of warming factions in the first family of UP is not new and even the opposition…
Congress will not ally with any party in Uttar Pradesh: Surjewala
New Delhi, Oct 10 : The Congress on Monday said that it will not forge an alliance with any…
Krishna’s answer to Anupriya and BJP- We are not alone
Apna Dal’s national President Krishna Patel showed her might and surprised both BJP and Anupriya who are busy…
BSP VS BJP- From EXIT to ENTRANCE
Although the BJP leaders are in a jubilant mode after the arrival of senior Brahmin leader Brijesh Pathak…
The clash of the Mauryas
June 2016- “Keshav Prasad Maurya is far more junior to me and he has just started his career,…
Another Swami for BJP but he is not a seer
# Will Swami be a savior? # Is BJP aiming for an overdose of OBC politics in UP?…
The quest of renaissance
Varanasi:Varanasi, the city which struggles amidst traffic jam throughout the year witnessed another one which was politically motivated.…
RSS holds three-day meet in Kanpur
Kanpur, July 11 A three-day high-level meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) opened here on Monday, and…
Congress-DMK to form government in Puducherry
Puducherry, May 19 : The Congress-DMK combine will form the next government in Puducherry. On Thursday, they won a…
BJP ahead in early Assam vote count
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was ahead in 46 constituencies in the initial Assam vote count on Thursday,…
Political future of five CMs to be decided on Thursday
The political future of chief ministers of West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the union territory of…
Ahead of counting, crude bombs found in Kolkata
A day ahead of the counting of votes in the West Bengal assembly polls, several crude bombs were…
Prashant Kishore only a party poll strategist: Congress
The Congress on Monday asserted that political strategist Prashant Kishore has no role in the organisational matters of…
Over 18 percent polling in Tamil Nadu
Over 18 percent of the total voters cast their ballots on Monday in majorty of Tamil Nadu’s 232-assembly…
Richest candidates in Kerala are from AIADMK
The main fight in Kerala may be between the Congress-led UDF and the Left, but two of the…
Around 22 percent turnout in Bengal polls’ fourth phase
Nearly 22 percent turnout was recorded in the first two hours after polling began in 49 constituencies spread…
Will eradicate drugs problem from Punjab: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that his party will eradicate the drugs problem in months if…
‘BJP not to announce CM candidate for UP polls’
Uttar Pradesh BJP president Keshav Maurya on Saturday said the party will not announce a chief ministerial candidate…
Bengal polls first phase sees nearly 81 percent turnout
Kolkata, April 4 : Braving the sweltering heat and oppressive humidity, nearly 81 percent of the 40 lakh voters…
Assam polls a fight between two opposing ideologies: Rahul
Guwahati (Assam), April 4 : Terming the Assam assembly polls a “fight between two opposing ideologies”, Congress vice president…
Assam polls: Congress’ first list out, Gogoi to contest from Titabar
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will contest from the Congress bastion of Titabar, according to the list of…
Congress releases list of 43 candidates for Bengal polls
The Congress released a list of 43 candidates for the coming assembly polls in West Bengal amid efforts…
BJP released the first list of Assam and West Bengal elections
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has announced 88 seats for Assam Assembly elections and 52 for West Bengal Assembly elections…
AGP, BJP split in Assam ahead of April polls
In a development that might benefit the ruling Congress ahead of the April assembly elections, the BJP and…
Punjab party merges with Congress ahead of 2017 polls
People’s Party of Punjab (PPP) chief Manpreet Singh Badal has merged his party with the Congress, it was…