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Bassi Pathan: ‘Outsider’ candidates try to put on a faceSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 13:57 IST
Aam Aadmi Party candidate Santokh Singh Salana, too, has faced protest from local AAP volunteers as he is from Amloh.
Sukhbir Singh Badal kicks off Punjab campaign: ‘Jalalabad is special for me’Subscriber Only
January 9, 2017 13:51 IST
Sukhbir made it sure to keep Mann in the crosshairs of his speech. “What can you expect from a person who remains under the influence of alcohol," he said to the public.
Drug problem to dominate Punjab polls in triangular contestSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 13:51 IST
While Punjab has mostly seen bipolar fights with SAD and Congress being traditional rivals, the AAP or Aam Aadmi Party, buoyed by its performance in the Lok Sabha elections, is the new entrant in state politics.
Manmohan Singh accuses Akali-BJP govt of ‘unprecedented mismanagement’ for 10 years
January 9, 2017 13:56 IST
Singh criticised the ruling Akali Dal-BJP government of creating mismanagement and damage in the state for the last 10 years and urged the voters to return Congress to power in the state.
Mining, culture protectionism are main issues in Goa pollsSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 15:44 IST
Casinos and culture protectionism are two other issues close to the heart of many Goans.
Mohali candidates take to tech, social media to reach out to votersSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 11:36 IST
While the SAD candidate has recorded his voice to greet people on special occasions, the Congress is also leaving no stone unturned in its social media campaign.
‘The experience is altogether different from student politics’: NSUI Chandigarh unit PresidentSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 11:31 IST
I am supporting former Member of Parliament (MP) Vijay Inder Singla, who has been nominated by the Congress as the candidate from Sangrur Assembly constituency.
SAD leaders oppose Gill’s nomination from KhararSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 11:20 IST
Gill, who did his graduation from Government College, Ropar, was the sarpanch of his native village Majri Jattan in Ropar district from 1992 to 1997.
Punjab polls: Manmohan Singh to release Congress manifesto today
January 9, 2017 09:04 IST
According to sources, Sidhu wanted to join Congress in presence of party vice president Rahul Gandhi but since he is out of country, he decided the date accordingly.
‘AAP talks of drug menace in Punjab but opens liquor vend for women in Delhi’Subscriber Only
January 9, 2017 05:57 IST
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Union Minister for Rural Development Jatinder Tomar were present at the rally, which was planned to mark the conclusion of the party’s Vijay Sankalp Yatra in the state.
AAP meets traders, to finalise manifesto constituency-wiseSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 05:50 IST
In Delhi, too, AAP issued 70 different manifestos for each Assembly segment.
Punjab polls 2017: PPP leader to contest as Independent from AmlohSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 05:46 IST
Jagmeet Sahota Bawa and his supporters were protesting against Nabha since Congress announced his ticket. Bawa had given an ‘ultimatum’ to Congress to change the ticket.
Punjab polls 2017: ‘Outsider’ candidates try to put on a faceSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 05:39 IST
Congress candidate distributes masks to make himself ‘recognisable’.
Sukhbir kicks off campaign: ‘Jalalabad is special for me’Subscriber Only
January 9, 2017 05:32 IST
Sukhbir promised interest-free loans of Rs 10 lakh for youth to start their own business if the SAD-BJP combine returns to power.
UP Elections: Two school principals, state govt official booked for distributing free laptops
January 9, 2017 04:35 IST
Two school principals and a state government official in Bareilly were booked on charges of bribery for violation of the model code of conduct on Sunday.
UP Elections: FIR against BJP leader for ‘luring voters’ with buffaloes, carts, blankets
January 9, 2017 04:15 IST
BJP ticket aspirant from Kundarki constituency, Ramveer Singh, was booked on Sunday for allegedly luring voters by distributing buffaloes and makeshift carts.
Amar Singh gets Z-category central security cover again
January 9, 2017 03:51 IST
Amid allegations that Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh is behind the feud within the Samajwadi Party, the Union Home Ministry has accorded ‘Z’ category security cover of central paramilitary commandos to Singh due to the threat perception.
Family feud unresolved, SP leaders fret about M-Y votes and BJPSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 02:55 IST
The BJP has been making efforts to woo non-Yadav backward voters. In PM Modi’s rally in Lucknow last week, the BJP ensured all its prominent OBC faces were among the senior leaders present on stage.
Punjab polls: Video for cartoon, share for share, in social media contestSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 03:12 IST
The social media contest began long before the poll date was announced last week. Each of the four parties is running a war room with a young team, and each car claims to have surpassed the other.
SYL divides Haryana leaders over campaigning in PunjabSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 02:31 IST
Since the Nov ruling, which says Punjab cannot terminate the SYL agreement, parties across Haryana have demanded implementation while the Punjab government has said the state has no water to spare.
A year after desecration and deaths in police firing, the anger persistsSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 02:12 IST
Families of two killed say they will seek justice from ‘new govt’, villagers keep cards close to their chest
Punjab polls: Stones hurled at Sukhbir Singh’s convoy
January 9, 2017 01:41 IST
He was leaving Kandh Wala Hazar Khan after one such meeting when the stone-pelting took place
Day before EC test, Mulayam Singh says he is still Samajwadi Party president
January 9, 2017 10:22 IST
On the other hand, Ram Gopal asserted that the faction headed by Akhilesh is the real party.
UP polls: BSP declares final list of candidatesSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 01:26 IST
On Sunday, BSP chief Mayawati met party coordinators and office-bearers to discuss strategy for the polls. She asked them to “expose” the SP govt on lawlessness and the Centre on demonetisation.
Mulayam Singh visits SP office to make presence feltSubscriber Only
January 9, 2017 01:21 IST
This was Mulayam’s first visit to the party office after UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav replaced him as SP’s national president in a party convention called by Ram Gopal Yadav on January 1.
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