Assembly elections 2017

61% voting in UP fourth phase polls, percentage likely to go up

Over 61 percent voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in the fourth phase elections to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

Feb 23, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

BJP coining petty acronyms fearing defeat: Akhilesh on KASAB remark

Hitting out at Amit Shah for 'KASAB' remark, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today accused BJP leaders of coining petty acronyms for the fear of defeat in the the Assembly polls.

Feb 23, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Samajwadi Party expels party rebel Aman Mani Tripathi - Know the details

Samajwadi Party expelled party rebel Aman Mani Tripathi for contesting as an Independent against its official candidate for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017.

Feb 23, 2017, 20:42 PM IST

Zee Media Exclusive: BJP will win 300+ seats in Uttar Pradesh, says Amit Shah

BJP chief Amit Shah said on Thursday that his party would win 300+ seats in UP. 

Feb 23, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

Arun Jaitley's sarcastic take on Congress – Here's what he said

With Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the big winner in Maharashtra civic polls, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday congratulated BJP karyakartas and people of Maharashtra for an emphatic victory of the party in the municipal elections.

Feb 23, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

UP polls 2017, 4th phase: 61% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Polling began on Thursday morning in 53 constituencies spread over 12 districts that figure in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. The districts include the backward Bundelkha

Feb 23, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi doing politics of hatred, his smile missing: Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of resorting to the politics of hatred in face of SP-Congress combine challenges to the BJP in the ongoing UP assembly polls.

Feb 23, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

Manipuris to be consulted before final Naga accord: Kiren Rijiju

Ahead of elections in Manipur, the Centre today said all stakeholders will be consulted before finalising the Naga accord and the deal signed with NSCN-IM in 2015 does not compromise state's territorial integrity.

Feb 23, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

Rahul, Akhilesh to hold joint roadshow in Varanasi on Feb 27

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav will hold a joint roadshow in Varanasi on February 27.

Feb 23, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

First time voters in Manipur want an end to blockade politics

Fist time voters in poll-bound Manipur want an end to the politics of blockades and bandhs and demand better educational and job opportunities in the state.

Feb 23, 2017, 15:12 PM IST

Narendra Modi hits back at Akhilesh, says donkeys are loyal, shoulder responsibilities

"I can understand if you attack Modi or BJP but you are now targeting a donkey?"

Feb 23, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Athenpot Thinba - a royal legacy in Manipur poll campaign

In Manipur, where the over three-month-long economic blockade has hit life, among the most popular form of campaigning for the March assembly polls is the unique 'Athenpot Thinba' or flag hoisting ceremony.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:55 PM IST

Security beefed up ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally in Manipur

Security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here to address a public rally in favour of BJP candidates for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav Government has done nothing than advertisement: Keshav Prasad Maurya

In a scathing attack at Samajwadi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government has done nothing but only involved in advertisement.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

UP election: Villagers boycott polling in Khaga over developmental issues

With the voting for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly election begun on 53 constituencies, Villagers in Fatehpur`s Khaga boycott polling over developmental issues.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:05 PM IST

UP Polls: Bookies, gamblers bet huge on BJP's win after PM ups the ante

The bookies believe the emotive issues work better in elections.

Feb 23, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

Samajwadi Party candidate's son shot in Uttar Pradesh

The son of a Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate was shot and seriously injured in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Thursday morning, police said.

Feb 23, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

Mulayam might skip Amethi rally to seek votes for Gayatri ​Prajapati

Amethi goes to polls in the fifth phase on February 27.

Feb 22, 2017, 23:34 PM IST

SP-Cong alliance is 'thag bandhan' says Rajnath Singh

The alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress is a "thag bandhan" (coalition of cheats), Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

Feb 22, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

Mulayam to campaign for rape accused minister

SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav will address a public meeting in favour of party colleague and rape accused Gayatri Prajapati, who is contesting from Amethi.

Feb 22, 2017, 22:16 PM IST