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They had a problem with my kikli… now will they write my speeches too, asks AAP MP Bhagwant MannSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 03:29 IST
"I am not justifying the pelting. I posted a video on Facebook appealing to people not to resort to violence," said AAP MP Bhagwant Mann.
Interview: Being first-timers with no political baggage is a huge advantage, says Elvis GomesSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 04:31 IST
AAP’s chief ministerial candidate for Goa, who took voluntary retirement from government to join politics, discusses poll prospects with SWETA DUTTA
In SP, Congress, talk of Dimple-Priyanka campaignsSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 10:11 IST
A role of star campaigner would be a step forward by Dimple, 39, who in 2009 was not even considered considered a serious candidate.
Aligarh cops serve notice to 12-year-old for potential breach of peace during polls
January 13, 2017 01:12 IST
“I have no idea why I am being summoned. I have done nothing wrong,” said the boy, a class 8 student and resident of Mehfooznagar locality in Aligarh district.
Election Commission warns Sakshi Maharaj for his ‘4 wives, 40 kids’ remark
January 13, 2017 01:05 IST
Maharaj had made the “anti-Muslim” remarks less than a week after the Supreme Court passed its order barring candidates from seeking votes on caste and religious lines.
All is well in party, says Akhilesh YadavSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 00:47 IST
“You will get tickets, do not worry. Work hard for SP’s victory,” said Akhilesh Yadav
To milk Samajwadi Party feud, BSP gives Yadav, Kurmi candidates chunk of OBC pieSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 00:40 IST
The party has chosen only 17 candidates from Kushwaha caste, also known by surnames Maurya, Shakya and Saini. In 2012, the party had selected 25 candidates from these castes.
Election Commission to decide on ownership of SP symbol today, Mulayam meets Lok Dal chief for plan BSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 10:04 IST
If denied cycle symbol, he may contest Assembly polls on Lok Dal symbol
Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘money’ remarks: No report sent to Election Commission yetSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 00:09 IST
During his series of rallies in Goa between January 7-8, Kejriwal had appealed to voters to "accept money from the Congress and BJP candidates but vote for AAP."
Akhilesh Yadav plans out poll strategy with aides, says all is well
January 12, 2017 23:56 IST
The seven-phase Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh will begin on February 11 and filing of nominations will start on January 17 before which the symbol dispute has to be resolved.
SP leaders luring, threatening voters: BJP to UP poll chief
January 12, 2017 21:42 IST
The BJP leaders requested the EC to check misuse of "official machinery" by SP leaders and take note of such incidents.
Assembly Elections 2017: BJP set to announce candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand on January 15 and 17
January 12, 2017 19:21 IST
The party's Central Election Committee, which includes PM Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, will be meeting on Sunday and Tuesday to make the announcements.
Punjab polls 2017: Congress announces third list of candidates
January 12, 2017 18:59 IST
Congress had announced the first list 61 candidates on December 15 and and second list of 16 nominees on December 23. Hectic lobbying is underway for the remaining 17 seats.
Goa assembly elections: Congress releases list of candidates for 27 seats
January 12, 2017 18:29 IST
The first list of candidates also include three women leaders, including sitting MLA Jeniffer Monserratte.
Goa assembly elections: BJP, Congress release first lists of candidates
January 12, 2017 18:12 IST
The Aam Aadmi Party, making a serious bid in the coastal state, has already announced its contestants from 36 seats.
Shun those who want to disturb peace in Punjab: Harsimrat
January 12, 2017 17:20 IST
The Union Minister accused AAP of egging people to resort to violence ahead of the state Assembly polls on February 4.
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal files nomination, says SAD ready for polls
January 12, 2017 16:50 IST
According to the papers submitted by Badal, he has assets worths Rs 14.50 crore, 7.75 crore more than what he had in the year 2012.
Goa elections 2017: BJP in Goa have lost credibility, writes former minister to PM
January 12, 2017 15:26 IST
Mesquita has pointed out to the induction of two former Congress legislators - Mauvin Godinho and Pandurang Madkaikar - into the party fold to support his claim against the local party unit.
Goa elections: RSS-backed GSM may withdraw its ‘tough’ Panaji candidate Raju SukerkarSubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 14:32 IST
Goa elections: Lilavati Hospital, however, has clarified that no patient by the name of Raju Sukerkar has an appointment in its hospital.
Favourable atmosphere for BJP to form govt in UP: Kalraj Mishra
January 12, 2017 13:44 IST
He also admitted to a problem in payment of workers in the MSME sector post demonetisation, which he said was "slowly being resolved.
Goa assembly elections: Congress declares first list of candidates, alliance with Goa Forward, NCP, Babush certainSubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 13:42 IST
The Congress Party appears to have worked out an alliance with Goa Forward, United Goans and NCP.
BJP releases list of 17 candidates for Punjab pollsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 13:19 IST
Candidates have also been announced for Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana Central, Ludhiana West, Ludhiana North, Firozpur city, Abohar and Rajpura.
Goa assembly elections: BJP release first list of candidates, Laxmikant Parsekar may not be CM face
January 12, 2017 12:52 IST
BJP in Goa: Current chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar may not be the chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming polls.
Atam Nagar trouble: Punjab congress leaders up in arms, oppose ticket to AkaliSubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 09:25 IST
Congress leaders said that “even if a common Congress worker is given the ticket, they won’t object but an Akali will not be accepted as candidate in any case”.
Navjot Singh Sidhu to join Congress soon: Capt Amarinder Singh
January 12, 2017 04:46 IST
“The delay in his joining was due to his professional commitments,” Amarinder Singh added.
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