assembly elections 2018

Denied ticket for Rajasthan polls, BJP MLA Gyandev Ahuja resigns from party

Ahuja added that he will contest as an Independent on issues like Ram Janmabhoomi, cow protection and Hindutva.

Nov 19, 2018, 09:16 AM IST

Ahead of MP polls, Amit Shah's roadshow in Bhopal cancelled due to security reasons

The 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly will go to the polls on November 28 and the results will be announced on December 11.

Nov 19, 2018, 08:20 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2018: Digvijay Singh hits out at BJP, challenges Shivraj Singh Chouhan to debate on stage

Singh's comments came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's veiled attack against him.

Nov 19, 2018, 07:45 AM IST

Rajasthan BJP minister Yoonus Khan likely to contest against Sachin Pilot in Tonk

The BJP is likely to field Transport Minister and Deedwana legislator Yoonus Khan in place of sitting MLA Ajit Singh Mehta from Tonk constituency in the Rajasthan Assembly elections, a party leader said late Sunday night.

Nov 19, 2018, 06:44 AM IST

Congress releases final list of 6 candidates for Telangana Assembly polls

The list was announced by the general secretary of the Congress's Central Election Commission, Mukul Wasnik.

Nov 19, 2018, 06:19 AM IST

Telangana Assembly elections 2018: Congress releases names of 3 candidates

Congress on Sunday released the names of three candidates for Rajasthan Assembly elections 2018. 

Nov 18, 2018, 23:25 PM IST

Telangana Assembly elections 2018: BJP releases 6th list of candidates

BJP on Sunday released their sixth list of six candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Telangana. 

Nov 18, 2018, 23:02 PM IST

Kesri was not a a dalit, belonged to 'Vaish' community: Tariq Anwar

Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark over Sitaram Kesri's dismissal from Congress and said that Modi is wrong again. 

Nov 18, 2018, 22:39 PM IST

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2018: BJP releases 4th list of 24 candidates

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released a list the fourth list of 24 candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly elections 2018. 

Nov 18, 2018, 22:00 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2018: Congress hits out at PM Modi for Kamal Nath video reference at poll rally

The Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Sunday asked the Election Commission (EC) to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct in the state ahead of assembly elections. 

Nov 18, 2018, 20:13 PM IST

Congress in driving seats in state polls, BJP's bid to return to power in 2019 will fail: Sharad Yadav

The results of the assembly polls, including BJP-ruled Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, will lay the foundation for the Lok Sabha elections next year, he told PTI in an interview. 

Nov 18, 2018, 20:12 PM IST

People become poorer under Congress rule: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh

Ahead of the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, chief minister Raman Singh on Sunday slammed the Congress party and said that the Rahul Gandhi-led party has been saying "Gareebi hatao" for 70 years but hasn't been able to act on it. 

Nov 18, 2018, 19:44 PM IST

No post is priority for me, will go by party decision on Rajasthan chief minister: Ashok Gehlot

Congress stalwart from Rajasthan and former state chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Sunday he did not hold any position in priority and will abide by the decision the party high command takes on the issue of CM post.

Nov 18, 2018, 18:47 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Campaigning for 2nd phase ends

Campaigning for the second phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections ended on Sunday.

Nov 18, 2018, 18:36 PM IST

Sitaram Kesri, a Dalit, was 'thrown out of office' to make way for Sonia Gandhi: PM Narendra Modi

Modi said four generations of a family ruled the country and "benefitted from being in power", but the country did not benefit from their rule.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: Amit Shah says Congress an ATM which dispenses false promises

BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the Congress party once again in Madhya Pradesh by accusing the Rahul Gandhi-led party of being at 'ATM of false promises'.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:28 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi slams Congress, says cheating in its blood, false promises nature of party

"I challenge them to present a report card what they did in all these years. Chhindwara is tired of Congress' false promises. They have faith in BJP," said PM Modi.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:21 PM IST

Telangana Assembly elections 2018: BJP releases 5th list of 19 candidates

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released their fifth list of 19 candidates for Telangana Assembly elections 2018. 

Nov 18, 2018, 16:19 PM IST

Congress trying to bring 'Rakshas Raj' back: Yogi Adityanath in Chhattisgarh

He also blamed the Congress for insulting the personnel of the armed forces and security forces belonging to Chhattisgarh. 

Nov 18, 2018, 14:33 PM IST

Only 15 women candidates in fray for Mizoram Assembly election

While the outgoing government's minister Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu is fighting on a Congress ticket, two women are contesting for the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM). 

Nov 18, 2018, 14:02 PM IST