Punjab elections 2017

29 more candidates file nomination papers in Punjab and Goa

Twenty-nine more candidates filed their nominations on Friday in Punjab and Goa for the February 4 Assembly polls.

Jan 13, 2017, 20:11 PM IST

Punjab Assembly elections: Navjot Singh Sidhu to join Congress on Saturday?

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday and is likely to join the party on Saturday.

Jan 12, 2017, 21:42 PM IST

BJP releases first list of candidates for Assembly polls in Punjab, Goa

Union Health Minister JP Nadda released the BJP`s first list of 17 candidates for Punjab polls and 29 candidates for Goa polls.

Jan 12, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

BJP likely to announce candidates for Punjab, Goa today

Assembly Elections in the politically-crucial Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur will be held between February 04 and March 08.

Jan 12, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Notification for Punjab, Goa assembly polls issued

With the issuance of notification in Goa and Punjab, the formal process of elections in the two states began on Wednesday.

Jan 12, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Twitter flooded with hilarious reactions over 'Arvind Kejriwal as Punjab CM' - Some of LOL tweets here

Twitterati took almost no time to react to Sisodia's big statement.

Jan 11, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Chief Minister will be from Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that the next Chief Minister of Punjab will be from the state itself if the AAP wins the Assembly Election.

Jan 11, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

Punjab Elections 2017: Navjot Singh Sidhu to join Congress today?

Punjab will go to polls in a single phase on February 04. 

Jan 11, 2017, 09:01 AM IST

Notification for Punjab, Goa Assembly elections to be issued today

Notifications for single-phased Punjab and Goa Assembly elections will be issued on Wednesday, kick-starting the process of filing of nomination papers.

Jan 11, 2017, 08:28 AM IST

'Arvind Kejriwal's lust for Punjab CM's post exposed'

Attacking Arvind Kejriwal after he was virtually declared as AAP's chief ministerial candidate for Punjab, state Congress President Amarinder Singh today said if the "nefarious design succeeds", for the first time in the history of the state, it will end up with a "Haryanvi chief minister".

Jan 10, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Punjab Assembly Elections: Rahul Gandhi finalises list of remaining 40 candidates

After returning from a break, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday held a series of meetings with senior party leaders and also finalised the list of the remaining 40 candidates for the Punjab assembly elections.

Jan 10, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal will be Punjab CM if AAP wins elections? Here's what Manish Sisodia hinted at

With dates of Punjab elections already announced, AAP leader and Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has given a big statement in connection with the crucial polls in the state.

Jan 10, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Punjab Assembly Elections: Congress manifesto promises to increase revenue, end mafia

Upping its tirade against Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance, the Congress on Monday promised to end mafia, operating allegedly at the behest of Badals, and ensure better revenue generation for the development of Punjab.

Jan 09, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

Manmohan Singh to release Punjab Cong manifesto on Monday

On the same day, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to officially join Congress.

Jan 07, 2017, 23:39 PM IST

State elections: Modi may prove to be lucky

Amulya Ganguli/IANS

It is obvious that the ensuing elections in five states will be an excellent mid-term appraisal of Narendra Modi`s tenure.

Jan 07, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Contest from anywhere, I will fight you: Amarinder Singh dares Arvind Kejriwal

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh said that the final list of candidates for the polls will likely be announced on January 9.

Jan 06, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

'Substantial increase' in first-time voters in Punjab: CEO

Punjab goes to poll on February 4.

Jan 05, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu to contest in Punjab for Congress

Navjot Singh Sidhu had resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party on September 14, 2016.

Jan 05, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

This is how Election Commission is planning to curb black money use in Assembly Elections

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Assembly Elections in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

Jan 04, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Punjab Assembly Elections: Navjot Singh Sidhu will tentatively contest from Amritsar East, says wife

Navjot Kaur Sidhu's wife on Wednesday said that her husband (Navjot Singh Sidhu) will tentatively contest Punjab Assembly elections from Amritsar East constituency.

Jan 04, 2017, 17:48 PM IST