Rajya Sabha polls

Opposition alleges use of coercion, threats in RS polls in Jharkhand

Opposition led by Congress and JMM Tuesday accused the ruling BJP of alleged coercion and threats in the recent biennial polls to the Upper House to get its candidates elected.

Jul 26, 2016, 13:32 PM IST

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav expands Cabinet for 7th time, Balram Yadav re-inducted

Three new faces were inducted as Akhilesh Yadav expanded Uttar Pradesh Cabinet today, perhaps for the last time before state assembly polls next year. 

Jun 27, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Never opposed candidature of Chidamabaram, Rane: Gurudas Kamat

Former union Minister Gurudas Kamat on Thursday said he had never objected to the nomination of P. Chidambaram to the Rajya Sabha or Narayan Rane's nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections.

Jun 09, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Amid horse-trading allegations, Congress shifts 14 Independent Karnataka MLAs to Mumbai hotel ahead of RS polls

Congress moved 14 Independent MLAs from Karnataka to a five-star hotel in Mumbai ahead of Rajya Sabha elections.

Jun 06, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

Rajya Sabha polls: Stage set for contest in five states

With 57 seats, Congress is short of just one vote to win the polls while BJP needs eight extra votes to ensure the victory of Gotia. That makes BSP's four MLAs crucial for Gotia.

Jun 03, 2016, 23:57 PM IST