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PUNJAB ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 4
Chandigarh: Sukhbir Singh Badal holds Jalalabad fortSubscriber Only
March 12, 2017 04:19 IST
Though Badal managed to retain the seat, his winning margin drastically reduced from 50,246 in 2012 to 18,500 this time.
Congress retains Amritsar LS seat by a bigger margin
March 12, 2017 04:15 IST
Captain Amarinder Singh had won the seat in 2014, defeating BJP’s Arun Jaitley by 1,02,000 votes.
Punjab Elections 2017: Punjabi community in Pune says SAD-BJP govt ‘derailed state from growth track’
March 12, 2017 04:09 IST
They hope that the new government, under the leadership of Captain Amarinder Singh, will take Punjab to the path of development and wean away from the peril of drug addiction.
Punjab election results: Congress marks its second best performance in state
March 12, 2017 00:01 IST
The party's best ever performance was in 1992 when it won 87 seats in the elections which were boycotted by main Akali Dal in the wake of threats from radical Khalistani elements.
Gujarat Congress celebrates party’s victory in Punjab
March 11, 2017 23:49 IST
"This indicates that people want change and we are confident that we will win the elections to be held later this year in Gujarat," added Doshi.
Punjab election results: Amarinder Singh all the way, AAP is distant second, SAD-BJP oustedSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 21:43 IST
Amarinder’s win came against the backdrop of intense infighting within the party, which had 42 sitting MLAs, and late distribution of tickets but he was backed by key party strategist Prashant Kishor.
Punjab elections 2017: Will ‘wipe out’ drug menace in 4 weeks, says Amarinder Singh
March 11, 2017 21:25 IST
Addressing a crowded press conference, Singh, who turned 75, reiterated his poll promise of tackling drug menace saying it will be among his immediate priorities.
Setback for AAP’s national ambitions after ‘disappointing’ result
March 11, 2017 21:17 IST
The AAP bagged 20 seats in Punjab, a state which gave it four MPs in 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but the party lost all seats in Goa with its chief ministerial candidate Elvis Gomes coming fourth from Cuncolim.
Post election win, Captain Amarinder Singh vows to ‘wipe out’ drug menace in 4 weeks
March 11, 2017 21:11 IST
Addressing a crowded press conference in Chandigarh, Amarinder Singh, reiterated his poll promise of tackling drug menace saying it will be among his immediate priorities.
Punjab election results 2017: AAP’s big guns lose in state
March 11, 2017 20:28 IST
BSP, Left parties CPI and CPI (M), Apna Punjab Party and Trinamool Congress (TMC) failed to open their account.
Amarinder, Navjot Singh Sidhu take jibes at Arvind Kejriwal after Punjab election win
March 11, 2017 20:00 IST
"The AAP bubble has burst with their outright rejection by the Punjab voters," said Amarinder Singh, adding that the alleged AAP extremist links, had also worked against Arvind Kejriwal’s party.
Punjab elections 2017: Maur bomb blast blame game did not affect AAP’s victorySubscriber Only
March 12, 2017 04:59 IST
Angry Maur residents who were saying no to voting, had voted over 85% and the booth near blast site had voted 76.6%.
Punjab elections 2017: Will submit my resignation to Governor tomorrow morning, says Parkash Singh BadalSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 17:37 IST
"I congratulate Congress, will ensure full co-operation in the interest of the state," said Parkash Singh Badal.
Punjab election results 2017: We accept people’s mandate, says Arvind Kejriwal
March 11, 2017 17:11 IST
"We accept people's mandate. All volunteers worked hard. Our struggle will continue," Kejriwal tweeted.
PM Modi congratulates Captain Amarinder Singh on Punjab election win
March 11, 2017 16:12 IST
“Spoke to @capt_amarinder & congratulated him on the win in Punjab. Also wished him a happy birthday & prayed for his long & healthy life,” PM Modi tweeted.
Punjab Election Result 2017: Capt Amarinder Singh leads Congress to victory, AAP lags behind
March 11, 2017 14:14 IST
Punjab Election Result 2017: Captain Amarinder Singh will take over as Chief Minister of Punjab
Punjab election result 2017: Congress wins 16 seats, leading in 60, AAP win 6 seats
March 11, 2017 16:45 IST
With his party receiving a drubbing, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said he would be submitting his resignation to the Governor on Sunday.
Punjab election result 2017: Win will herald Congress revival, Badals’ arrogance defeated, says Navjot Singh Sidhu
March 11, 2017 16:47 IST
The Congress is all set to return to power in the agrarian state where it has been out of power for a decade now.
In Punjab, how Congress is holding on, AAP is losing face, and the BJP is facing a routSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 13:53 IST
Contrary to expectations, AAP has failed to make the massive gains they were expected to in the state
Punjab elections: Congress takes major lead
March 11, 2017 12:25 IST
Congress, which has been out of power in Punjab for the past ten years, is seeking to wrest power from the ruling SAD-BJP combine.
Punjab election result 2017: Congress leading on four seats, Parkash Singh Badal ahead of Amarinder Singh
March 11, 2017 12:26 IST
Congress was ahead in Fatehgarh Sahib, Dharamkot, Baluana (Reserve) and Gidderbaha seats while Shiromani Akali Dal was ahead in Lambi, Moga and Majitha seats, as per early trends.
Punjab elections result 2017: Manpreet Badal predicts 62-70 seats for CongressSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 13:30 IST
In 2012, it was Manpreet Badal's People's Party of Punjab (PPP) that had made the contest triangular but was able to secure only 7% votes.
Punjab election results 2017 highlights: Congress wins 77 seats, Akali-BJP combine decimated
March 11, 2017 19:04 IST
Punjab election results 2017: The Congress will return to power after ten years.
Punjab elections 2017: Don’t taunt losers, says Chief Electoral Officer to candidatesSubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 12:35 IST
The CEO’s request is part of the post-poll security arrangements made by the Election Commission.
Sunbathing CM confident, SAD supporters not so much: In Badal, all quiet in house of village’s first familySubscriber Only
March 11, 2017 11:26 IST
On Friday, the Badals remained away from media glare.
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