UP polls: Many political heavyweights missing from campaigning
The first phase of the elections to the 403-strong Uttar Pradesh state assembly, that ended on Saturday, was marked by many firsts in the electoral history of the politically crucial state -- a major one being the absence of many veterans and political heavyweights from the campaigning.
Feb 12, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
UP polls: Three-cornered contest in Allahabad West seat
A young BSP MLA seeks to retain the Allahabad (West) Assembly seat for the third time amid challenges thrown by a still younger student leader-turned- politician fielded by SP and a Delhi-based BJP heavyweight.
Feb 12, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Uttarakhand polls: Vote BJP to power, change the fate of state, says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally on Sunday in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
Feb 12, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
UP Assembly Elections: Three-cornered contest in Allahabad West seat
A young BSP MLA seeks to retain the Allahabad (West) Assembly seat for the third time amid challenges thrown by a still younger student leader-turned- politician fielded by SP and a Delhi-based BJP heavyweight.
Feb 12, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
MNDF announces names of 15 candidates for Manipur election
Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) today announced its list of 15 candidates for the Manipur Assembly polls to be held next month.
Feb 12, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
Campaign for phase-II of UP Assembly polls ends tomorrow
Hectic campaigning for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will come to an end tomorrow in 67 Assembly constituencies spread over 11 districts.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
UP elections 2017: Top leaders gear up to address poll rallies, campaigning in peak for second phase
The campaigning in Uttar Pradesh has started peaking in the areas where polls are slated for Wednesday. In the second phase, 11 districts having 67 assembly seats will go for polls.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:44 PM IST
People of Uttar Pradesh will show 'horoscope' to BJP on March 11: Congress
The Congress Party on Sunday took swipe on Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s remark on the grand old party and said that people of Uttar Pradesh will show the `horoscope` to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 11.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh manifestos: Sops to farmers stay put, tech makes inroads
Freebies galore in the manifestos of political parties in Uttar Pradesh where laptops and smart phones are being promised even as loan waivers to farmers remain the mainstay of the assurances.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
BSP goes all out to woo Muslims in UP, gets backing of clerics
Failing to revive its tested "social engineering" formula which saw it victorious in the 2007 Uttar Pradesh polls, BSP is going all out to woo Muslims through various clerics and organisations for regaining power.
Feb 12, 2017, 11:55 AM IST
UP elections 2017: Akhilesh Yadav to address rallies in Sambhal, Amroha
Kick-starting the campaigning for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh elections, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will on Sunday address two election rallies in Sambhal and Amroha.
Feb 12, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Uttarakhand polls: PM Narendra Modi addresses rally in Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Uttarakhand's Srinagar today.
Feb 12, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
Uttarakhand polls: Rahul Gandhi to hold road show, Nukkad Sabha in Haridwar
With Uttarakhand assembly elections round the corner, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will hold a road show along with a Nukkad Sabha in Haridwar on Sunday.
Feb 12, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
51% voting in Noida
About 51 per cent votes were polled in Noida Assembly constituency, from where Home Minister Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh is contesting, in the first of the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh polls.
Feb 11, 2017, 22:14 PM IST
Vote BSP or suffer atrocities: Mayawati to minorities, Dalits
BSP chief Mayawati today appealed to minority and backward communities to vote for her party, warning that BJP will "abolish reservation and inflict atrocities" on them if it comes to power.
Feb 11, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi appeals to Uttarakhand voters to elect BJP for growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed Uttarakhand's Congress government, accusing it of lacking political will for development, and urged the electorate to vote for BJP for the state's growth.
Feb 11, 2017, 20:18 PM IST
First phase polling ends in Uttar Pradesh, over 60% turnout recorded
Barring a few incidents of violence, the first phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh ended peacefully on Saturday with over 60 per cent polling recorded by 5:00 p.m. The turnout is much higher than in earlier state elections, officials said.
Feb 11, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
First phase UP Elections 2017: As it happened
In the first of the seven-phased staggered elections in Uttar Pradesh, a total of 839 candidates are in the fray.
Feb 11, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
UP sees over 63% turnout as polling ends for first phase of state elections
Around 54 per cent voters exercised their franchise till 4 PM in 73 assembly constituencies in the first of the seven-phase UP polls, with some stray incidents reported from Baghpat and Meerut.
Feb 11, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
Akhilesh govt playing with aspirations of youth for political gains: PM Narendra Modi
Launching a scathing attack at the Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Uttar Pradesh government is playing with aspirations of youth of the state for political gains.
Feb 11, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
