Assembly Elections

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls 2022: Former BJP Minister Dara Singh Chauhan joins Samajwadi Party

Dara Singh Chauhan is the third minister, after Swami Prasad Maurya and Dharam Singh Saini, to leave the BJP and join the party led by Akhilesh Yadav.

Jan 16, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

Every family will directly save Rs 10 lakh if AAP comes to power, says Arvind Kejriwal in Goa

The Delhi CM also took a jibe at PM Modi and said that he has given AAP the Certificate of 'India's most honest party'.

Jan 16, 2022, 13:43 PM IST

Election Commission extends ban on poll rallies, roadshows till January 22

The ECI has allowed political parties to hold indoor meetings with a maximum of 300 persons or 50% of the capacity of the hall.

Jan 15, 2022, 17:43 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: BJP releases 1st list of candidates, Adityanath to contest from Gorakhpur

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also informed that Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya will contest from Sirathu.

Jan 15, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: 'Denied ticket because I refused to pay bribe', alleges poster girl of Congress campaign Priyanka Maurya

Priyanka Maurya's face was used in Congress' `Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon` campaign for the upcoming UP Assembly polls.

Jan 15, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

Assembly elections 2022: Ban on physical campaign rallies to continue amid rising COVID-19 cases? EC to decide today

While announcing the schedule of assembly polls in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, the Commission had banned public rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15.

Jan 15, 2022, 08:59 AM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly polls 2022: BJP manifesto likely to be released by Jan 25; big announcements for women, youth expected

The party is preparing its manifesto keeping all the sections of people in mind with the inclusion of subjects like women, youth, farmers, employment, agriculture and tourism.

Jan 15, 2022, 07:00 AM IST

Goa Assembly polls 2022: BJP to fight 38 out of 40 seats, may name candidates after Jan 16

"A formal announcement about the candidates would be made after January 16 when the party's parliamentary board approves the list," a senior party functionary said. 

Jan 14, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

Goa Assembly polls 2022: BJP to contest all 40 seats, candidates shortlisted, says CT Ravi

"We have shortlisted names for recommendation to the party`s parliamentary board for 40 seats. Some seats will be finalised soon after more decision," said BJP leader CT Ravi.

Jan 14, 2022, 07:40 AM IST

Punjab Assembly polls 2022: Congress CEC finalises candidates, first list to be out soon; CM Channi may contest from 2 seats

Congress has finalised the list of more than 70 candidates which include a large number of sitting MLAs, according to sources. 

Jan 14, 2022, 06:54 AM IST

Big blow to Congress, Samajwadi Party ahead of UP Assembly polls 2022, three leaders join BJP

The three leaders were welcomed in the presence of Uttar Pradesh BJP President Swatantra Dev Singh and deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma.

 

Jan 12, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

AAP will make such a Punjab that youth who went to Canada will return, says Arvind Kejriwal

Addressing a press conference in Mohali, Kejriwal said that they have prepared a 10-point 'Punjab Model' to make the state developed and prosperous if AAP comes to power. 

Jan 12, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: Amit Shah holds BJP Core Committee meeting amid resignations in the state unit

The Bharatiya Janata Party`s Core Committee meeting was held to discuss the poll strategy and to deliberate on the names of probable candidates for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls that will begin on February 10.

Jan 12, 2022, 07:11 AM IST

UP Assembly polls: IPS officer Asim Arun's request for VRS approved, may contest from Kannauj on BJP ticket

Asim Arun in a Facebook post had thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for considering him for the membership of the BJP and also wrote that he would try to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to incorporate people from different fields in the party.

Jan 11, 2022, 14:13 PM IST

Congress-TMC alliance in Goa Assembly elections 2022? This is what Congress says

Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has said that no talks regarding an alliance with TMC were held during his meeting with Rahul Gandhi.

Jan 11, 2022, 07:25 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly election: Noida administration to provide e-rickshaws for disabled, postal ballot option for elderly, COVID patients

Over 16 lakh voters have been enrolled across the three constituencies of Noida, Dadri and Jewar in Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Jan 10, 2022, 09:20 AM IST

Goa Assembly polls: Congress declares second list of candidates, inducts Independent MLA Prasad Gaonkar

Congress has exuded confidence in forming government in Punjab, Uttrakhand, Goa and Manipur while adding that no government will be formed in Uttar Pradesh without the century-old party.

Jan 10, 2022, 08:23 AM IST

TMC's presence in Goa will benefit BJP in polls, says Sanjay Raut

Attacking TMC in his weekly column 'Rokhtok' in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sanjay Raut said the TMC has roped in "unreliable leaders" from other parties in Goa and this attitude does not suit West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s image. 

Jan 09, 2022, 16:35 PM IST

EC announces poll dates for 5 states: Check dates for UP, Goa, Punjab, Manipur and U’khand

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 08, 2022, 21:28 PM IST

COVID-safe elections in all 5 states, here're Election Commission guidelines- 10 points

The election to all five states, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, will be held in seven phases starting from February 10 to March 7.

Jan 08, 2022, 17:34 PM IST