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Congress announces names of 63 candidates in Uttarakhand
January 22, 2017 16:55 IST
The candidates were decided at a meeting of party's Central Election Committee chaired by Congress president Sonia Gandhi, which met in the capital on Saturday night.
Uttarakhand: 21, including Ajay Bhatt, Mantri Prasad Naithani file nomination
January 21, 2017 22:35 IST
Naithani and Mayukh Mahar were the other prominent candidates to file their nominations.
Uttarakhand polls: Election Commission nod to commanders’ meet is Congress’ moral defeat, says BJP
January 21, 2017 18:43 IST
Congress had approached the EC seeking postponement of the event till the conclusion of the poll process on the plea that the platform could be used for influencing voters in the poll-bound state.
Uttarakhand: Days after Cong leader Narayan Dutt meets Amit Shah, his son says our options open
January 21, 2017 17:01 IST
The meeting on Wednesday had set off speculation that BJP may field Rohit, who had accompanied his father, from Uttarakhand, which goes to polls on February 15.
Uttarakhand: Few voters, no jobs in abandoned hillsSubscriber Only
January 20, 2017 01:41 IST
In the cradle of the Himayalas, Pauri Garhwal district suffers high migration out of the hills, thanks to near-zero irrigation, declining farming, zero employment, poor education and health facilities.
At 91, ND Tiwari knocks new door: Saffron for sonSubscriber Only
January 19, 2017 12:11 IST
Tiwari has been seeking a ticket for Rohit from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and the BJP has reportedly agreed to his demand.
BJP hopes to repeat Assam in Uttarakhand with help from Congress turncoats
January 18, 2017 19:16 IST
Regional satraps can be particularly useful as BJP has not declared a chief ministerial candidate, while incumbent Chief Minister Harish Rawat is the face of Congress there.
ND Tiwari, son Rohit Shekhar cross over to BJP in presence of Amit Shah
January 19, 2017 12:11 IST
Tiwari has been seeking a ticket for Rohit from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand polls: Congress leader ND Tiwari, son Rohit Shekhar to join BJP today
January 19, 2017 12:11 IST
ND Tiwari had earlier served as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh as well as Andhra Pradesh Governor.
Uttarakhand: A half-built capital waits for a governmentSubscriber Only
January 18, 2017 08:54 IST
After many election promises, work began on a permanent capital in Gairsain 2 years ago but project now awaits funds.
BJP’s Uttarakhand list promotes ‘dynastic politics’: Harish Rawat
January 17, 2017 19:12 IST
Rawat said he was surprised to note that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stern public posturing against dynastic politics had conveniently been ignored by his own party.
Uttarakhand polls: Resentment among BJP leaders over ticket distribution
January 17, 2017 17:29 IST
While most of the disappointed contenders are yet to disclose their cards, they make no bones about their feeling of being left out.
Uttarakhand BJP hails announcement of candidates list
January 17, 2017 00:57 IST
"Ticket distribution is always difficult with more than one aspirants for all seats. However, considering all social configurations and other factors the list is quite balanced taking care of all," Pradesh BJP spokesman Munna Singh Chauhan said.
Rahul Gandhi levelling baseless allegations in frustration: BJP
January 16, 2017 17:49 IST
"While BJP has already made its stand clear over the issue what needs to be noted that it is Congress which misused Gandhi's name all these years," BJP National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said
Former Uttarakhand PCC chief Yashpal Arya joins BJP
January 16, 2017 17:44 IST
Arya, a six-term MLA, has reportedly been upset with the functioning of Chief Minister Harish Rawat.
Confident of opening account in poll-bound Uttarakhand: Samajwadi Party
January 16, 2017 16:47 IST
The Mulayam faction of the party yesterday released a list of 26 candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections in Uttarakhand slated for February 15.
Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand: For 52 years, RSS did not respect and hoist national flag
January 17, 2017 10:17 IST
Rahul Gandhi is addressing party workers in Rishikesh ahead of assembly elections in Uttarakhand.
Despite crisis in party, Shivapal Yadav announces candidates for UttarakhandSubscriber Only
January 16, 2017 04:32 IST
The Uttarakhand unit of SP has decided to contest on the symbol which Mulayam Singh Yadav gets after the Election Commission’s decision, which is expected on Monday.
Uttarakhand: In the seats of newly inducted MLAs, BJP’s existing aspirantsSubscriber Only
January 16, 2017 03:02 IST
Vijay Bahuguna: The former CM had defeated Prakash Pant in a bypoll in Sitarganj. In the general elections, Pant had lost from Pithoragarh.
Two parties, nine rebels and a sparring match in UttarakhandSubscriber Only
January 16, 2017 02:22 IST
At his rally in Dehradun last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had attacked the Congress government over what is called the “scooter scam”.
Uttarakhand: Notice to Congress, BJP for violating model code of conduct
January 14, 2017 20:07 IST
Chief Election Officer Radha Raturi asked the state's Congress chief Kishore Upadhyay and BJP chief Ajay Bhatt to respond to the notice within three days.
Congress wants to use murder convicts for electoral gains: BJP
January 14, 2017 17:44 IST
However Chief Minister Harish Rawat's spokesperson Surendra Kumar said, "Getting parole from time to time is the right of prisoners and Congress has no intention to use them in election."
With Congress rebels in fold, problem of plenty for BJP in Uttarakhand?
January 13, 2017 15:38 IST
Fielding all Congress rebels from seats of their choice may cause resentment among old party hands who may have nursed those constituencies all these years in the hope of getting a ticket.
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
Uttarakhand polls: In three-way contest, Harish Rawat versus his party versus BJPSubscriber Only
January 10, 2017 03:40 IST
On Saturday, Upadhyaya conceded during a press conference that the state Congress is running on “two axes”
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