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Maharashtra polls: Last day of campaigning sees road shows galore

On the final day of campaigning in Mumbai, candidates held vibrant bike rallies, aiming to win voters' hearts ahead of the elections

The star show was the almost-five-hour bike rally headed by chief minister Eknath Shinde canvassing for Mumbadevi candidate Shaina NC. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

For Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, all roads lead to bypoll-bound Wayanad

The fact that the Congress is not contesting any of the nine bypoll-bound assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh has left many of the state unit leaders free to campaign in Wayanad and elsewhere.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaigns for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election. (ANI PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

DUSU Polls 2024: From Range Rover to Thar, luxury cars rally in DU campus

With electioneering at its peak, hundreds of people from other states have been brought in as a show of strength ahead of the DUSU elections.

The campaign atmosphere was lively, with traditional drums, pamphlet distributions, and slogans like

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Published on Sep 25, 2024 06:26 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

PUCSC polls: Norms go for a toss as parties pull out all stops

The South Campus, which had remained dormant till now, came alive with big rallies by the National Students Union of India, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti and Student Organisation of India, among others

Pamphlets strewn near University Institute of Engineering and Technology in Sector 25, after campaigning on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

As bypoll nears, Jalandhar abuzz with frantic door-to-door campaigns, meets

Senior leaders of AAP, Congress have been camping in the Jalandhar West assembly constituency. BJP stars are set to arrive soon.

Congress’ Punjab president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring during a poll canvassing in Jalandhar.

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Updated on Jul 01, 2024 10:26 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

International Sex Workers' Day 2024: Date, history, significance

International Sex Workers' Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

Every year, International Sex Workers' Day is observed on June 2.(Pinterest)

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Published on Jun 01, 2024 11:18 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Himachal votes today, fate of 62 candidates to be sealed

Besides the 4 Lok Sabha seats, bypolls to six assembly seats are also taking place today; the six assembly seats had fallen vacant following the disqualification of Congress rebels for defying a party whip to vote in favour of the government during the budget

Poll officials with EVMs on the eve of the polling, in Shimla on Friday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation

In response to this notice, Shimlapuri police have registered a case against Vipan Sharma, the election agent for the Congress party, for breaking election laws

The model code of conduct allowed election campaigning only till 6 pm on May 30. Despite this, complaints were received indicating that the Congress party continued to hold rallies beyond the permitted time. (HT File)

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Published on May 31, 2024 11:55 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Day after campaigning ends, Akhilesh meets party workers, spends time with family

Akhilesh addressed nearly 60 solo public rallies and nine joint rallies with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in all seven phases

Akhilesh attends an event that the party organised to mark the 299th birth anniversary of warrior Ahilyabai Holkar, in Lucknow on Friday (Sourced)

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Published on May 31, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

7,000 poll code violation complaints received: Ludhiana DC

Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney, who is also the district election officer (DEO), announced that a ban was imposed on political advertising and campaigning on electronic media, including radio, television, and social media, 48 hours before the completion of voting. This restriction will also apply to exit polls and opinion polls.

According to information, 328 complaints have been received from email and manual form and 323 have been resolved, 1,444 complaints have been received from NGSP and PGRS portal and 1,416 have been resolved. (HT File)

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Updated on May 31, 2024 05:58 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Parties make last-ditch effort to woo electors as campaigning ends

On the last day of campaigning in Ludhiana, AAP's Sanjay Singh criticizes Modi govt, while Congress's Warring promises industrial revival and environmental sustainability; SAD supporters hold cycle rally.

The day featured a series of events including roadshows, foot march and a bike rally in various parts of the city. (HT File)

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Updated on May 31, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Doaba bracing up for a tough four-cornered electoral fight

Considered a politically sensitive seat, the key to Jalandhar lies with its sizeable Dalit population (39%) and the influential “Dera Sachakhand Ballan”

Jalandhar, May 10 (ANI): Congress candidate from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi during a rally ahead of filing of his nomination for Lok Sabha polls in Jalandhar on Friday. (ANI Photo)(Sumit Sehgal)

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Published on May 29, 2024 11:35 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7: Voting date, list of seats, key candidates

Lok Sabha Election 2024: As per the Election Commission guidelines, voting will commence for all 57 constituencies at 7 am on June 1 and end at 6 pm.

On June 1, voting will take place in constituencies across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 30, 2024 10:13 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cong Karnal bypoll candidate hits out at fellow leaders

He further said that he will write a letter to the party’s national president Mallikarjun Kharge, apprising him of the fact and will stage a dharna, if no action is taken

Voting was held consecutively with the Lok Sabha polls in Karnal which recorded a turnout of 57%. (HT File photo)

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Updated on May 27, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

As election campaign nearing end, political bigwigs descend on Himachal

With only less than a week left for campaigning to end for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections, all political bigwigs have started making a beeline for the hill state to boost the prospect of their party candidates where the canvassing so far has remained a low-key affair revolving around local leaders.

Prime Minister Narendar Modi waves to supporters during ‘Vijay Sankalp Rally’ at Nahan, for the Lok Sabha elections, in Sirmaur district, on Friday. (PTI)

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Updated on May 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Curtains down on campaigning for Anantnag Lok Sabha seat, countdown begins for polling

Three former Jammu and Kashmir CMs campaigned in different parts of Anantnag, which will witness voting on May 25 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election

PDP Anantnag Lok Sabha candidate Mehbooba Mufti paying tribute to her father at his grave, in Bijbehara, Anantnag. (PTI)

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Published on May 24, 2024 01:37 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Will regularise temporary employees: Chandumajra

In a blistering attack on Congress candidate Vijay Inder Singla, Chandumajra said the voters won’t believe outsiders this time as the current Congress MP Manish Tewari failed them and shifted his base to Chandigarh as he did nothing in Anandpur Sahib

Prem Singh Chandumajra campaigned in multiple Mohali villages, including Rasanheri, Majat and Saini Majra, on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 24, 2024 09:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Over 100K personnel to man polling booths in Delhi, say election officials

With an orange alert in place for the city on the polling day, the election office said it has made arrangements to protect voters from adverse weather conditions.

Several corporate groups are offering free rides and hotel discounts to promote increased voter turnout. (Representational photo)

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Updated on May 24, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Lok Sabha polls: Big guns boom as campaigning ends in Haryana

PM addresses a rally in Mahendergarh in support of BJP candidate Dharambir Singh while Priyanka holds a roadshow in Sirsa to galvanise support for Kumari Selja; The Congress is betting on the palpable anti-incumbency sentiment prevailing especially against the 10-year rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, the saffron party candidates are keeping their fingers crossed and banking on “Modi magic”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally at Mahendergarh district on Thursday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

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Updated on May 24, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/ Rohtak/karnal:

Amit Shah, Akhilesh to address rallies in Pratapgarh on May 23

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address public meetings in Pratapgarh under tight security for ongoing Lok Sabha Polls-2024.

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Updated on May 23, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Dateline Mohanlalganj: After 2 months of hectic activity, LS candidates get to spend time at home

Tuesday was spent meeting party workers and supporters, visiting temples, and most importantly, relaxing at home with family members.

BJP candidate Kaushal Kishore meeting party workers and supporters at his residence on Tuesday (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 21, 2024 08:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Parties give last minute push as campaigning ends for fifth phase

In the fifth phase of polling on Sunday voting will take place in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Lucknow.

Defence Minister and BJP candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat Rajnath Singh held a public meeting near Madiyaon in Lucknow, on Saturday. (Deepak Gupta/HT photos)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

As campaigning ends, candidates make last ditch efforts to woo voters in Baramulla

The Baramulla Lok Sabha seat will go to the polls on Monday where NC vice-president Omar Abdullah is locked in a tough contest with Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone and Independent candidate Engineer Rashid.

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Vice-President and party candidate from Baramulla constituency Omar Abdullah addressing an election rally at Magam for the Lok Sabha polls, in Budgam on Saturday. (PTI)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 07:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

This election is for saving country, religion & culture, uplifting poor: Amit Shah

Speaking at an election meeting in Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand, he appealed to bring back Modi so that the country may become the third largest economic power. He also announced that the BJP was ahead with 270 seats in the last four phases of voting and termed INDIA bloc as a gone case.

Union home minister Amit Shah at an election meeting in Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand. (HT)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Weekend rallies by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi raise election heat in Delhi

Campaigning in Delhi heats up as PM Modi accuses opposition of vote bank politics, while Rahul challenges him to a debate over alleged links with businessmen.

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Updated on May 19, 2024 12:36 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra, Snehil Sinha, New Delhi

Rajnath Singh hits out at INDIA bloc on last day of Lucknow campaign

Rajnath Singh listed several welfare schemes run by the Modi government for the poor and needy, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojna..

Defence minister Rajnath Singh offers prayers at an ashram in Lucknow on the last day of the fifth phase campaign on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

High-voltage campaign for 5th phase LS polls in U.P. ends

Campaigning for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 14 UP constituencies ended with high-profile candidates at stake. Voting on May 20.

Home minister Amit Shah holding a roadshow in Amethi on May 18. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

BJP leaders should first read our manifesto, then decode it: Priyanka Gandhi

“In today’s world, lies have to be countered with the truth vociferously,” Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says in an exclusive interview with HT

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says the alliance leaders will take a decision collectively on who will be PM if the INDIA bloc wins the polls. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 12:28 PM IST

ByPranshu Mishra, Umesh Raghuvanshi, Rae Bareli

Odisha Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: Voting date, number of seats, candidates

Odisha Lok Sabha Election 2024: A total of 40 candidates are competing for the parliamentary seats of Aska, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Bargarh, and Sundergarh

Odisha Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: Approximately 79.62 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes on May 20.(PTI)

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Published on May 18, 2024 10:26 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

2024 LS polls: Candidates in U.P.’s Mohanlalganj go all out on last day of campaign

In Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency, candidates campaigned vigorously on the last day, focusing on different voter groups like urban, upper caste, farmers, and Dalits.

Sitting BJP MP from Mohanlalganj and party candidate Kaushal Kishore (in yellow kurta) during a meeting in Mohanlalganj. (Sourced)

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Updated on May 18, 2024 09:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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On the final day of campaigning in Mumbai, candidates held vibrant bike rallies, aiming to win voters' hearts ahead of the elections

The fact that the Congress is not contesting any of the nine bypoll-bound assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh has left many of the state unit leaders free to campaign in Wayanad and elsewhere.

With electioneering at its peak, hundreds of people from other states have been brought in as a show of strength ahead of the DUSU elections.

The South Campus, which had remained dormant till now, came alive with big rallies by the National Students Union of India, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti and Student Organisation of India, among others

Senior leaders of AAP, Congress have been camping in the Jalandhar West assembly constituency. BJP stars are set to arrive soon.

International Sex Workers' Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.

Besides the 4 Lok Sabha seats, bypolls to six assembly seats are also taking place today; the six assembly seats had fallen vacant following the disqualification of Congress rebels for defying a party whip to vote in favour of the government during the budget

In response to this notice, Shimlapuri police have registered a case against Vipan Sharma, the election agent for the Congress party, for breaking election laws

Akhilesh addressed nearly 60 solo public rallies and nine joint rallies with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in all seven phases

On the last day of campaigning in Ludhiana, AAP's Sanjay Singh criticizes Modi govt, while Congress's Warring promises industrial revival and environmental sustainability; SAD supporters hold cycle rally.

Considered a politically sensitive seat, the key to Jalandhar lies with its sizeable Dalit population (39%) and the influential “Dera Sachakhand Ballan”

Lok Sabha Election 2024: As per the Election Commission guidelines, voting will commence for all 57 constituencies at 7 am on June 1 and end at 6 pm.

He further said that he will write a letter to the party’s national president Mallikarjun Kharge, apprising him of the fact and will stage a dharna, if no action is taken

Three former Jammu and Kashmir CMs campaigned in different parts of Anantnag, which will witness voting on May 25 in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election

In a blistering attack on Congress candidate Vijay Inder Singla, Chandumajra said the voters won’t believe outsiders this time as the current Congress MP Manish Tewari failed them and shifted his base to Chandigarh as he did nothing in Anandpur Sahib

With an orange alert in place for the city on the polling day, the election office said it has made arrangements to protect voters from adverse weather conditions.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address public meetings in Pratapgarh under tight security for ongoing Lok Sabha Polls-2024.

Tuesday was spent meeting party workers and supporters, visiting temples, and most importantly, relaxing at home with family members.

In the fifth phase of polling on Sunday voting will take place in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Lucknow.

The Baramulla Lok Sabha seat will go to the polls on Monday where NC vice-president Omar Abdullah is locked in a tough contest with Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone and Independent candidate Engineer Rashid.

Speaking at an election meeting in Lalitpur district of Bundelkhand, he appealed to bring back Modi so that the country may become the third largest economic power. He also announced that the BJP was ahead with 270 seats in the last four phases of voting and termed INDIA bloc as a gone case.

Campaigning in Delhi heats up as PM Modi accuses opposition of vote bank politics, while Rahul challenges him to a debate over alleged links with businessmen.

Rajnath Singh listed several welfare schemes run by the Modi government for the poor and needy, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojna..

Campaigning for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 14 UP constituencies ended with high-profile candidates at stake. Voting on May 20.

“In today’s world, lies have to be countered with the truth vociferously,” Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says in an exclusive interview with HT

Odisha Lok Sabha Election 2024: A total of 40 candidates are competing for the parliamentary seats of Aska, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Bargarh, and Sundergarh

In Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency, candidates campaigned vigorously on the last day, focusing on different voter groups like urban, upper caste, farmers, and Dalits.

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