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RTI activist approaches EC: ‘pick and choose’ policy in Punjab police transfers
January 11, 2017 06:00 IST
AN RTI activist from Nawahshahr has filed a complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) about the alleged ‘pick and choose’ policy being adopted by the Punjab government.
Bibi Jagir Kaur knocks HC door seeking suspension of her convictionSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 05:50 IST
Bibi Jagir Kaur, has sought suspension of her conviction till the pendency of the main appeal before the High Court submitting that she won’t be competent to contest in the upcoming Assembly polls.
In BSP’s election family, sons and wives of leaders, brothers in seats next to each otherSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 03:17 IST
In some districts, a father and his son are contesting two seats. In others, a pair of siblings are contesting in seats next to each other.
In Punjab, a late gangster’s sister chases his ‘dream’Subscriber Only
January 11, 2017 03:14 IST
Rocky was killed in Parwanoo last April.
How the Punjab contest has gone triangularSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 16:27 IST
NRI enthusiasm, candidate freshness and what else AAP introduces to an election traditionally fought between Cong and SAD-BJP.
2017 Assembly polls: Congres invokes Rohith Vemula after touring Dalit villagesSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 01:45 IST
Congress Uttar Pradesh chief Raj Babbar said,"Rohit Vemula sacrificed his life. He did not get the right and the security he should have received."
Uttar Pradesh election: Despite Supreme Court order, BJP to hold meets in Dalit areasSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 01:33 IST
Earlier, from October to December, BJP had held around 200 ‘Pichhda Varg Sammelans, (backward castes conventions) across all Assembly segments, to woo OBC voters ahead of the Assembly polls.
Declare Punjab CM candidate or resign Delhi post: BJP to Arvind Kejriwal
January 10, 2017 22:01 IST
Kejriwal was today virtually declared chief ministerial candidate for Punjab by his party.
Candidates can’t use religious bodies for canvassing during polls: EC
January 10, 2017 21:59 IST
"Action would be initiated against the candidate if he is found to be using the religious platform for campaigning," Goa Joint Chief Electoral Officer Narayan Navti told reporters.
Arvind Kejriwal’s lust for Punjab CM’s post exposed: Amarinder Singh
January 10, 2017 21:46 IST
Amarinder said the Delhi Chief Minister wants to grab power by hook or crook.
Sukhbir Singh Badal attacks ‘outsider’ Arvind Kejriwal, appeals to Punjabi pride
January 10, 2017 20:11 IST
Badal also warned that the "anti-Centre" stance of Kejriwal will put the state on a collision course with the Union Government and hurt its progress.
BJP ally RLSP to go solo for UP polls
January 10, 2017 18:53 IST
Meanwhile, BJP sources played down the decision, saying RLSP has negligible presence on the ground in UP and its alliance with the saffron party is confined to Bihar.
Punjab Congress’ manifesto has no credibility: AAP leader Phoolka
January 10, 2017 18:25 IST
The AAP nominee from Dakha assembly, Phoolka, accused Amarinder of making false promise of one job for each household in the manifesto.
I-T department launches toll-free number to check graft in UP polls
January 10, 2017 16:39 IST
The department has divided 19 districts of eastern UP region in seven sectors and deputed IT officials in each to monitor the entire situation, said an official.
Assume Arvind Kejriwal is your chief minister: Manish Sisodia to Punjab voters
January 10, 2017 19:41 IST
Addressing a rally in Mohali, Sisodia said, "your vote should be in the name of Kejriwal. Assume he is your CM candidate and vote for him."
Peace Party chief Mohamed Ayub booked for poll code violation
January 10, 2017 16:13 IST
A case has been registered against Mohamed Ayyub under relevant sections of the IPC and the Repesentation of the People Act.
Cong discredited Punjab leadership by using face of Manmohan Singh to release manifesto: Sukhbir Badal
January 10, 2017 15:56 IST
Manmohan Singh had yesterday released the Congress election manifesto.
Samajwadi Party ‘cycle’ row: EC fixes January 13 to hear both factions
January 10, 2017 15:57 IST
The Election Commission will hear arguments from both sides before deciding on whom to award the party symbol, the cycle.
Goa polls: MGP-Sena-GSM form grand alliance, announce Sudin Dhavalikar as CM candidate
January 10, 2017 13:32 IST
The alliance, which is contesting in all 35 out of the 40 seats in the Goa Assembly has announced Sudin as their chief ministerial face.
Uttarakhand: Harish Rawat hospitalised, says fit to fight elections
January 10, 2017 13:05 IST
"I am fit, just have a bit of cervical problems. I am totally healthy for the upcoming elections", said Rawat
Samajwadi Party feud to end? Mulayam Singh meets Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow
January 10, 2017 13:21 IST
Samajwadi Party feud: Will today's meeting between Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav end the infighting?
Goa polls: All rallies to monitored by EC via live-streaming
January 10, 2017 11:01 IST
The Commission has also decided to have 'live' streaming from all the polling stations spread across 40 constituencies so that the actual happenings at these points would be known to the officers.
EC issues notice to Sakshi Maharaj over communal remarks, seeks reply by tomorrow
January 10, 2017 11:05 IST
In a petition to Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, the Congress called the MP’s remarks were a violation of the model code of conduct and punishable in law.
Punjab polls: Congress to release final candidate list today
January 10, 2017 09:30 IST
Hailing the Congress manifesto as a visionary document promising to shape a better future for Punjab, Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh said Parkash Singh Badal-led government had mismanaged the state.
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal slams Congress, says party never fulfills its manifesto promises
January 10, 2017 08:38 IST
“We only promise what we can deliver, but Congress promises anything only to gain votes,” he said.
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