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Assembly polls: NDA marches ahead in Jharkhand, Maharashtra

Nov 23, 2024, at 03:08 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA is marching ahead in Maharashtra as counting of votes for the Assembly polls is currently underway on Saturday.

Assembly polls: NDA takes early leads in Jharkhand, Maharashtra

Nov 23, 2024, at 02:08 pm

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly polls began on Saturday with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA leading in both politically crucial states.

Assembly polls: Congress takes early lead in Haryana, BJP ahead in Jammu and Kashmir

Oct 08, 2024, at 02:21 pm

The Congress took early leads in Haryana while Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing tough competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress as the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently undergoing on Tuesday.

Counting for Haryana, J&K Assembly elections to begin 8 AM

Oct 08, 2024, at 07:15 am

The counting of the votes for the highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Tuesday. 

NDA vs INDIA bloc: 13 Assembly seats in 7 states to go to bypolls

Jul 07, 2024, at 02:37 am

New Delhi: After a high-stakes contest in the Lok Sabha polls, which saw the opposition making a strong comeback, the INDIA bloc and the BJP-led NDA will face off on July 10 as bypolls are held in 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states, including four in West Bengal.

Election Commission amends date of vote-counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections to June 2

Mar 17, 2024, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday amended the date of vote counting for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly elections from June 4 to June 2.

Mohan Yadav picked as new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in surprise move by BJP

Dec 11, 2023, at 11:26 pm

In a suprise move that left political observers befuddled, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister-elect, weeks after the party registered a thumping victory in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls. Reports said Yadav was nominated by the outgoing four-time Chief Minister and BJP strongman Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Mizoram Assembly Polls: MNF marching ahead, Chief Minister Zoramthanga loses Aizawl East-1 seat

Dec 04, 2023, at 07:55 pm

Mizoram is set to witness a change in the political paradigm as the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), an alliance of six regional parties, is leading the assembly polls results, beating the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) as the counting of votes in the East Indian state is currently underway on Monday.

'End of magician's magic': BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's veiled jibe at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot amid Congress's poll debacle

Dec 03, 2023, at 11:41 pm

Jaipur: Performing over and above expectations, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is on the way to sweeping Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the latest election result trends indicate.

3 state loss 'temporary setback'; party's focus on 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Dec 03, 2023, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi: With the assembly election outcomes in three out of the four states pointing towards a loss for the Congress, the party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge, termed it as a "temporary setback".

Exit polls predict advantage BJP in Rajasthan, MP; Cong gains in Telangana, retains Chhattisgarh; Mizoram heads for hung house

Dec 01, 2023, at 01:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As the voting for the assembly elections concluded in five states on Thursday evening, the exit polls have predicted an edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Assembly polls: Voting starts in Chhattisgarh’s 70 constituencies

Nov 17, 2023, at 02:31 pm

Voting commenced on Friday in Chhattisgarh where exercise of franchise is underway amid heavy security arrangements across 70 Assembly constituencies in the second and final phase of polling.

Madhya Pradesh: Voting commences to elect 230 Assembly seats

Nov 17, 2023, at 02:24 pm

Voting commenced on Friday in the heartland state of Madhya Pradesh where the single-phase exercise of the franchise is underway amid tight security across all 230 Assembly constituencies vis-à-vis formation of the state’s 16th Vidhan Sabha.

AAP lodges complaint with EC against BJP over trying to 'tarnish' Arvind Kejriwal's image

Nov 17, 2023, at 01:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Aam Aadmi Party Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against the Bharatiya Janata Party for alleged violation of the Electoral laws, Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 and Model Code of Conduct.

EC issues notices to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Arvind Kejriwal over remarks on PM Modi during poll campaign

Nov 15, 2023, at 04:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly making "unverified and false statements" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Assembly polls: BJP keeps Tripura, Nagaland; renews alliance with Conrad Sangma to form govt in Meghalaya

Mar 03, 2023, at 01:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to score a perfect victory in all three northeastern states with the win in Tripura and Nagaland while forming government in Meghalaya by renewing its alliance with Conrad Sangma.

Assembly elections: BJP set to win Tripura, Nagaland; lose Meghalaya, shows exit poll

Feb 28, 2023, at 01:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As the assembly elections held in three northeastern states concluded on Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to win in Tripura and Nagaland, while taste defeat in Meghalaya, as per the exit polls.

Tripura to vote on Feb 16, Meghalaya-Nagaland to elect new Assembly on Feb 27

Jan 18, 2023, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the Assembly election dates for  Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura.

Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls: Voting ends

Nov 12, 2022, at 10:59 pm

Shimla: Voting across 68 seats to elect a new Assembly in Himachal Pradesh ended at 5 pm on Saturday.

Counting of Votes: BJP leads in UP, Punjab witnesses Cong Vs AAP close fight

Mar 10, 2022, at 02:49 pm

Lucknow,Chandigarh: IBNS/UNI: Counting of votes for 690 Assembly constituencies across five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab -- has begun. According to early trends, BJP is leading in UP so far while the Congress and AAP are in a close fight in Punjab as per early trends.

Assembly polls: ECI allows pad yatras, increases campaigning time

Feb 13, 2022, at 04:14 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission on Saturday allowed political parties to hold 'pad yatras' in the poll-bound states, and also increased the daily time for campaigning after reviewing the Covid situation.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls:" BJP releases 7th list of candidates

Jan 28, 2022, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its seventh list of candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, and announced 91 more names of candidates for the state.

Ban on election rallies extended till Jan 31

Jan 23, 2022, at 04:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The ban on rallies and roadshows for the state polls scheduled for next month has been extended to January 31 albeit some relaxations for the first two poll phases due on February 10 and 14.

ECI extends ban on public rallies in five poll-bound states till Jan 22

Jan 15, 2022, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Saturday extended a ban on  public rallies and roadshows in the five poll-bound states till Jan 22.

Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta HC against her Nandigram defeat to Suvendu Adhikari in Bengal polls

Jun 18, 2021, at 05:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court to challenge her defeat in the state Assembly elections from the Nandigram constituency against her once-close aide Suvendu Adhikari.

Assembly polls: TMC sweeping Bengal, DMK leading in TN, LDF in Kerala, NDA in Assam, NRC in Pondy

May 02, 2021, at 07:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, DMK-led Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, BJP-led NDA in Assam, LDF in Kerala and N R Congress-led BJP alliance in Puducherry, are leading in more than half of the seats in their respective states as per the trends of counting of votes for Assembly elections on Sunday.

West Bengal to be freed from the TMC government on May 2: Yogi Adityanath 

Apr 07, 2021, at 11:54 pm

Jalpaiguri/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said West Bengal will be freed from the TMC government on May 2.

West Bengal Assembly Polls: PM Narendra Modi describes TMC as 'Taka Mar Company'

Apr 04, 2021, at 12:17 am

Sonarpur/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said people of Bengal has scripted the exit of 'Taka Mar Company' (TMC) from Nabanna.

Assembly polls: First Phase of voting underway in Assam, West Bengal

Mar 27, 2021, at 01:46 pm

Kolkata/Guwahati: The first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam is currently underway amid tight security measures and maintaining protocols due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country on Saturday.

Election Commission reviews poll preparedness for Assam assembly polls

Mar 23, 2021, at 04:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday reviewed poll preparedness for the General Elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly 2021.