Uttar Pradesh Elections

Day after poll drubbing, here's what Mulayam said about son Akhilesh

The senior Yadav said it was party's failure that brought the debacle. 

Mar 12, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi is most dominant political leader in country, his appeal is pan-Indian: Congress leader Chidambaram

'Modi wave' hepled BJP storm to power in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years.

Mar 12, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

Powered by strength of 125 crore Indians, 'New India' is emerging - This stands for development: PM Narendra Modi

'Modi wave' helped BJP storm to power in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years.

Mar 12, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

UP sees around 57% turnout in penultimate sixth phase covering 49 constituencies

However, officials said that the percentage could go up as those waiting in line at the formal end of polling at 5 p.m. would be allowed to cast their vote.

Mar 04, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Campaigning ends for sixth phase of UP elections

The campaigning saw BJP state president KP Maurya likening rivals SP, Congress and BSP to different types of venomous "snakes" and "social cancer" and urging people to eliminate them by voting for the BJP.

Mar 02, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

"I forgot to remove 'lotus' symbol while casting vote" – BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya on FIR against him

Responding to the FIR lodged against him for violating the poll code, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh Chief Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday defended himself saying that he simply `forgot` to take off the party symbol from his coat before casting the poll.

Feb 26, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

UP polls: Lucknow's nine seats to witness high-decibel contest

The third phase of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh will be held for 69 seats across 12 districts on Sunday.

Feb 19, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh sees 64 percent turnout in 1st phase of Assembly Elections, polling peaceful

In the 73 constituencies where polling was held, SP and BSP had bagged 24 seats each in the 2012 polls, BJP 11, RLD nine and Congress five. 

Feb 11, 2017, 22:00 PM IST

Throw out 'SCAM' from UP and vote for BJP: PM Narendra Modi in Meerut

Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened his first election rally in Uttar Pradesh with India's first war of independence in 1857 as he addressed Bharatiya Janata Party's Parivartan rally in Meerut on Saturday.

Feb 04, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: 'BJP would gain if Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance fails'

As the Congress and Samajwadi Party alliance seems to be on the brink of collapse ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday said both the parties should not break the tie-up, adding that if they do not agree and alliance fails then Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would gain from the development.

Jan 22, 2017, 09:20 AM IST

Congress panel screens candidates for UP polls, clears 20 names

The panel headed by UPCC president Raj Babbar met here and deliberated at length on the candidates.

Jan 05, 2017, 20:25 PM IST

BJP's 27-member panel to oversee UP polls

Party MP Keshav Prasad Maurya, Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma, Mahendra Singh, Rajya Sabha member Vinay Katiyar are among the members on the panel.

Jan 05, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

UP polls 2017: RLD, allies declare Jayant Chaudhary as CM candidate

RLD leader and former MP Jayant Chaudhary was on Thursday projected as chief ministerial candidate for the party and its allies at a rally at Abairani crossing here.

Dec 30, 2016, 01:57 AM IST

Narendra Modi's first visit to Varanasi post demonetisation: Can PM set the tone for 2017 UP polls?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to set the tone for the crucial Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh during his visit to Varanasi on Thursday.

Dec 22, 2016, 04:04 AM IST

Centre denies move on Uniform Civil Code linked to UP polls

Ravi Shankar Prasad, who took over as the Union Law Minister Wednesday, said the decision of the government to refer the issue of implementation of a uniform civil code in the country to the Law Commission should not be linked to the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh due next year.

Jul 06, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Amit Shah to address party workers in Barabanki

BJP President likely to give tips on booth management

Jun 27, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Will BJP win elections in UP with its 'faceless' policy? - Part III

Watch complete news story of Taal Thok Ke about What will be the BJP's agenda of contesting assembly elections in U.P for getting detailed updates!

Jun 13, 2016, 19:54 PM IST

Will BJP win elections in UP with its 'faceless' policy? - Part II

Watch complete news story of Taal Thok Ke about What will be the BJP's agenda of contesting assembly elections in U.P for getting detailed updates!

Jun 13, 2016, 19:49 PM IST

Will BJP win elections in UP with its 'faceless' policy?

Watch complete news story of Taal Thok Ke about What will be the BJP's agenda of contesting assembly elections in U.P for getting detailed updates!

Jun 13, 2016, 19:45 PM IST

Prashant Kishor - Ex-poll strategist of Modi, Nitish joins hands with Congress for UP, Gujarat elections

Prashant Kishor, the star poll strategist known for designing campaign for Narendra Modi in 2014 Lok Sabha polls and steering Nitish Kumar to Bihar CM's chair, has tied up with Congress for upcoming UP and Gujarat Assembly elections. Noteworthy, he is also assisting the Congress in Punjab. 

Feb 29, 2016, 11:00 AM IST