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Akali Dal kicks off its organisational polls
In the first phase, to be completed by April 7, 117 assembly constituency-level delegates will be elected
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
NCP declares first list of 38, Ajit Pawar to contest from Baramati for 8th time
The initial list largely comprises sitting MLAs who shifted their allegiance to Ajit during the NCP split in June 2023
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Haryana polls: In Tohana cliffhanger, candidates ride high on combine harvesters
With 12 candidates in the fray, including INLD’s Kunal Karan Singh, 36, grandson of former chief minister Om Parkash Chautala, this predominantly rural constituency in Fatehabad district bordering Punjab is emerging as one of Haryana’s most keenly watched battles, where the outcome will be shaped by a delicate balance of local loyalties and statewide trends.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 03:57 PM IST
State tightens grip over Ladki Bahin Yojana, Oppn fumes
The Mahayuti government expects the scheme, announced during the state budget, to be a game-changer in the run up to the polls, likely to be held in September-October
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Fresh INDIA vs NDA as 13 assembly seats in 7 states go to bypolls on July 10
The bypolls will take place in seven states across 13 constituencies, with the NDA going up against parties in the INDIA bloc and the TMC on July 10
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 01:49 PM IST
Jalandhar West bypoll: Nomination papers of 7 candidates rejected
16 out of 23 candidates for Jalandhar West bypoll had valid nomination papers. Bypoll on July 10, counting on July 13 after resignation of AAP legislator.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Jalandhar
Why does Maharashtra not have a single elected municipal body?
As the state heads to assembly and Lok Sabha elections this year, all of its 27 corporations are being run by administrators. Here's why
Published on Jan 04, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Jairam Ramesh seeks CEC's time for INDIA bloc leaders to discuss VVPATs
Ramesh's letter comes days after the opposition INDIA bloc suggested that VVPAT slips be handed over to voters and its 100 per cent counting done later.
Published on Jan 02, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Decoding the mechanics of the Congress win in Telangana
BRS has lost almost ten percentage points in vote share between 2018 and 2023 which exactly how much Congress has gained in the state between the two elections.
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 02:20 AM IST
Kailash Vijavargiya hints at becoming next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh
The BJP has not declared a CM candidate for upcoming assembly polls due at the year-end and instead has decided to contest “unitedly” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 01:29 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to join 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh today
Congress is taking out ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ from 7 regions across state from September 19 covering 11,400 kilometres and nearly all the assembly constituencies.
Published on Sep 30, 2023 11:46 AM IST
ANI |
Karnataka elections: Average victory margin did not increase despite Congress’s big win
Congress won 31 ACs with a victory margin of less than 5% in 2023, marginally down from 32 ACs it won with a similar margin in 2018
Updated on May 14, 2023 12:40 AM IST
K’taka elections: Incumbent Bopaiah stares at tough poll challenge
In the upcoming Karnataka state elections, the Virajpet assembly constituency in Kodagu will see a tough fight between Congress candidate A S Ponnanna and BJP's K G Bopaiah, who has held the seat since 2008. Both candidates are using social media to reach voters, with BJP leaders raising concerns about Ponnanna's residency and his father's "anti-Hindu stand". Congress leaders have countered that "the son should not be held responsible for his father?s comments". The constituency is divided between Kodava and non-Kodava people, with some Kodava groups campaigning for a Kodava candidate.
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Coovercolly Indresh, Mysuru
Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll: Poll preparation, security arrangements reviewed
Ahead of Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll scheduled to be held on May 10 , Punjab chief electoral officer Sibin C on Friday reviewed poll preparedness and arrangements.
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 10:51 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination accepted from Kanakapura
KPCC chief DK Shivakumar's nomination has been accepted from the Kanakapura assembly constituency, Karnataka Congress said on Friday.
Published on Apr 21, 2023 02:59 PM IST
K’taka polls: Suresh files papers as ‘precautionary measure’
Congress leader DK Suresh has filed nomination from the Kanakapura assembly constituency in Karnataka as a backup candidate in case of issues with the papers filed by his brother DK Shivakumar, the party?s state unit chief. Suresh said the measure was precautionary because of alleged conspiracies from the BJP. Shivakumar is the official candidate from Kanakapura, where he has won in the last three state elections. The BJP has fielded senior minister R Ashoka from the same constituency.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 02:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
Jalandhar bypoll: BJP leader Mohinder Bhagat joins AAP
BJP leader Mohinder Paul Bhagat joined AAP ahead of Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypoll. Bhagat was welcomed into the party by CM Bhagwant Mann and other AAP leaders.
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh poll results: How BJP, Congress fared in 2022 compared to 2017
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2022: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur tendered his resignation to the governor.
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 01:09 AM IST
Gujarat election: CM Patel aims for second-time win from Ghatlodia constituency
CM Bhupendra Patel is up against Congress' Amee Yagnik and AAP's Vijay Patel from here.
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 06:12 AM IST
Gujarat election 2022: Gandhinagar South assembly constituency details
The BJP has fielded prominent OBC leader Alpesh Thakor from Gandhinagar South.
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 07:50 PM IST
Gujarat election 2022: Morbi assembly constituency details
The BJP has fielded former five-time MLA Kantibhai Amrutiya after he became popular amid bridge collapse incident
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 07:57 PM IST
Gujarat Assembly election 2022: Full list of constituencies in phase 1
Among the key constituencies that will head for polls on December 1 include BJP strongholds Ghatlodia, Jamnagar North, Porbandar, Dwarka, as well as the site of the tragic bridge collapse – Morbi.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 12:46 PM IST
In Bihar, PM Modi warns against ‘jungle raj’
Addressing the people of 24 assembly constituencies from Chapra and 21 assembly seats from Samastipur, PM Modi said the high turnover in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on October 28 had proved political pundits wrong.
Published on Nov 02, 2020 08:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Vijay Swaroop
Bihar assembly election 2020: BJP faces challenge in RJD bastion Mohiuddinnagar assembly seat
Bihar assembly election 2020: BJP faces challenge in RJD bastion Mohiuddinnagar assembly seat The first phase of polling for the Bihar assembly elections passed off peacefully on October 28 with an estimated 54.26 percent voters exercised their voting right.
Published on Nov 01, 2020 01:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Bihar Assembly election 2020: All you need to know about Nokha constituency
Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) Anita Devi is the current MLA of Nokha Legislative Assembly.
Updated on Oct 27, 2020 03:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh
Himachal legislators’ area development fund restored
“On April 7, the state government had decided to suspend the MLALAD fund for two years because of shortfall in revenue income and other receipts
Updated on Sep 19, 2020 12:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Shimla | HT Correspondent, Shimla
Bathinda cleanest city in state for 3rd year in a row; slips nationally
According to Swachh Survekshan-2020, Bathinda is 79th, while Ferozepur is 96th in the category of cities with a population between 1 lakh and 10 lakh
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent
4 states write to EC for deferring by-elections amid Covid concerns
Elections to 56 assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency, including the eight which were deferred last month, are scheduled to be held from September.
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 12:12 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Deeksha Bhardwaj
Infighting plagues SAD over posts of halqa in-charges in Amritsar
The infighting assumes added significance in the light of former MLA Amarpal Singh Bony’s recent rejoining of the party.
Published on Mar 11, 2020 09:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | Surjit Singh, Amritsar
AAP to connect with one crore people under month-long nationwide campaign
Rai after taking oath along with his other ministerial colleagues at a ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan here chaired a meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state office bearers at the Chief Minister’s residence.
Updated on Feb 16, 2020 09:29 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India