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JNUSU Polls: Voting concludes, results on April 28

According to the JNU Students' Union Election Committee, more than 69.6 per cent of students came out to vote.

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Published on Apr 26, 2025 11:35 AM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Delhi: 70% turnout in JNUSU polls, results on April 28

The divide among the Left parties has, however, left several students confused about the outcome of the elections this year

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Published on Apr 26, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByAheli Das

In Jharkhand’s erstwhile Maoist insurgency-hit Tamar, CEC lauds BLOs

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar met with Tamar’s block-level officers (BLOs) during a three-day visit to Jharkhand to study best electoral practices

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Jharkhand. (X)

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Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:56 AM IST

ByAbhishek Angad

Mizoram: BJP registers victory in local body polls

Out of the 88 seats, 12 were declared uncontested, with the BJP securing 9 of these and the remaining three won by the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)

The polls were held across the 88 village councils within the CADC in Lawngtlai district. (HT file photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 03:01 PM IST

BySangzuala Hmar

BJP sweeps Gurugram civic polls, wins two-thirds

Independent candidates, many of whom are BJP turncoats who contested on their own after failing to secure nominations from the party, won 10 wards

BJP’s Ashish Gupta, who won Ward 27. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Independents sweep Manesar civic polls, BJP to introspect loss

The Congress failed to win a single seat, with its mayoral candidate Neeraj Yadav finishing fourth in the polling

The returning officer presents the win certificate to mayor-elect Dr Inderjit Yadav. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

BJP sweeps Haryana civic polls; wins 9 of the 10 MCs

In Ambala, BJP candidate Shailja Sachdeva secured the mayoral seat by defeating Congress’s Amisha Chawla with a margin of 20,487 votes.

BJP’s Rajrani Malhotra after winning the mayoral election in on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 04:27 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal/Sunil Rahar, Karnal/rohtak

BJP sweeps Haryana civic elections, 9 of 10 mayoral candidates in lead

In south Haryana, BJP rebel and independent candidate Inderjit Yadav left many shocked in Manesar that is witnessing the mayoral election for the first time. Yadav defeated BJP’s Sunder Lal Sarpanch by 2,293 votes, while the Congress nominee was pushed to the fourth spot.

BJP’s Renu Bala Gupta showing the victory sign after defeating Manoj Kumar Wadhwa of the Congress in the mayoral election in Karnal on Wednesday. She won with a margin of 25,359 votes for the third consecutive time. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal

Haryana civic polls: Manesar gets first mayor, BJP wins in Gurugram

The polls, held on March 2, witnessed a low voter turnout of just 41%, with the Panipat mayoral election separately conducted on March 9.

Women voters show their inked finger after casting their ballot for during the civic body elections in Gurugram on March 2. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:05 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Haryana civic polls: Low voter turnout a concern, says BJP state chief

According to the updated data from the State Election Commission, voter turnout in the state stood at 46.7%; Sonepat district recorded the lowest participation at 31%, while Fatehabad had the highest turnout at 85.2

Haryana BJP president Mohanlal Badoli (HT File)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

64% turnout in Manesar civic polls

Manesar's MCM elections saw a 65.9% voter turnout, significantly higher than Gurugram. Results will be announced on March 12.

A woman casts her vote at a polling station at the Government Senior Secondary School in Manesar on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

Haryana civic polls: 46.5 percent voters turn up, results on March 12

While some places saw a healthy voter turnout, the poll percentage remained comparatively low at places like Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Rohtak and Hisar.

Haryana police commando deployed during the Gurugram Civic Body Elections at Government Senior Secondary School in Nathupur village near DLF phase-3, in Gurugram, India, on Sunday, 02 March 2025.(Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 10:31 PM IST

PTI |

Slow start to Gurugram municipal elections, only 1% voter turnout till 10.30am

Voting is being conducted for the election of mayors and ward members across seven municipal corporations in Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, and Yamunanagar

Candidates and political parties have been working tirelessly to ensure voter participation, with many arranging pick-and-drop services for senior citizens and differently-abled voters to encourage turnout (Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Mar 02, 2025 12:19 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Ahead of polls, candidates hold road shows across Ggm, Manesar

As road shows continue to pick up momentum, the city’s streets are witnessing high-energy campaigning, reinforcing the impact of grassroot political engagement. With only days left for the elections, candidates are leaving no stone unturned in securing voter support

Accompanied by more than 500 supporters, Sahabram Leelu Sarpanch, an independent candidate from Ward 1 led a roadshow on Tuesday. He covered all the areas within his jurisdiction, engaging with residents and discussing their grievances. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Far-right’s agenda gets mainstreamed in Berlin

Germany's elections saw a record 83.5% turnout, with CDU/CSU leading at 28.5% and AfD rising to 20.8%, while SPD suffered historic losses.

German Chancellor of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) Olaf Scholz (L) reaches aout to greet Parliamentary group leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Rolf Muetzenich (R) as German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) co-leader Saskia Esken (C) look on on February 25, 2025 in Berlin prior to their parliamentary group meeting following elections, on February 25, 2025 in the Reichstag building in Berlin. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (AFP)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2025 08:02 PM IST

ByGurjit Singh

‘They take advantage of us’: Trump amid row over alleged USAID funding to India

US President Trump yet again criticised alleged USAID funding for Indian elections and condemned India's high tariffs.

Donald Trump’s remarks come after Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar reacted to his allegations regarding the USAID funding for elections in India.(AP)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2025 01:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Who is Veena Reddy? Ex-USAID India chief at centre of $21 million funding row

BJP and Congress are at odds over Donald Trump's USD 21 million voter turnout funding comments. BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for his remarks abroad.

Veena Reddy is an Andhra Pradesh-born American diplomat.

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Updated on Feb 21, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Why did US stop $21 million ‘voter turnout’ aid to India? Trump answers

President Trump justified cutting $21 million funding to India for voter turnout, citing high taxes and tariffs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump deliver a joint press statement after their meeting at the White House, in Washington.(Reuters)

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Updated on Feb 19, 2025 01:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Aid politics and national interest

A row over the US cancelling $21 million for voter turnout in India raises concerns about foreign interference and transparency in aid funding.

FILE PHOTO: Relief supplies for families affected by Typhoon Durian arrive at the Manila international airport December 7, 2006. Americans, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided disaster relief and assistance to the Philippines after it was severely hurt by Typhoon Durian that killed 570 people and destroyed nearly 250,000 houses. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES)/File Photo (REUTERS)

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Updated on Feb 17, 2025 09:05 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Musk-led DOGE's latest move: Stop $21 million grant for voter turnout in India

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, cancels $21 million funding aimed at increasing voter turnout in India as part of budget cuts to international aid.

Elon Musk has in recent weeks unleashed a flurry of orders aimed at slashing federal spending.(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 16, 2025 01:24 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ruling Zoram People’s Movement secures victory in Mizoram civic polls

Mizoram’s ruling party ZPM said its victory in the civic polls was dedicated to the people who voted for change and believed in its approach and policies

Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer, was sworn in as Mizoram chief minister in December 2023 after the stunning victory of the Zoram People’s Movement (X/Mizoram CM Office)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:09 PM IST

BySangzuala Hmar

BJP’s Delhi sweep marred by Badarpur, a stronghold in past

BJP won 48 of 70 seats in recent elections, losing Badarpur to AAP's Netaji due to anti-incumbency and his public engagement despite prior loss.

Badarpur was one of the eight seats the BJP had won in 2020, with Ramvir Singh Bidhuri beating the AAP’s Ram Singh Netaji.On February 8 this year, Netaji secured a decisive victory, defeating the BJP’s Narayan Dutt Sharma by 25,888 votes. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 11, 2025 05:09 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Delhi: EC releases voter data amid AAP charges of delay in booth figures

The controversy kicked off as AAP leaders claimed that the election watchdog had failed to upload Form 17C

Police conduct security checks at a counting centre on the eve of the Delhi assembly election results on Friday. (PTI)

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Updated on Feb 08, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra

Delhi polls: Mehrauli replaces Delhi Cantt as constituency with lowest turnout

Mehrauli saw the lowest turnout (53.02%) in Delhi's 2025 elections due to candidate changes and urban apathy, despite previous higher turnouts.

Voters cited last-minute candidate changes, urban apathy and local rivalries as key reasons for the decline, from 56.68% in 2020. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2025 04:36 AM IST

ByParas Singh, New Delhi

AAP claims BJP offered ₹15 crore to 7 leaders ahead of Delhi poll results

Sanjay Singh of AAP claimed BJP is bribing AAP leaders with ₹15 crore each to switch parties before Delhi election results.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi.(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2025 10:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Stakes high, turnout soars to 65.35% in Milkipur bypoll

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are locked in a high-stakes contest in the constituency.

People wait to cast their votes during the Milkipur Assembly by-election on Wednesday (PTI)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

60.5% of Delhi’s voters cast ballot

Delhi assembly elections saw a turnout of 60.5%, slightly lower than 2020. Mustafabad led with 69%, while Mehrauli had the lowest at 53.04%.

People in queue to cast their vote at a polling centre in Khazoori Khas, New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2025 01:26 AM IST

ByAlok KN Mishra, Paras Singh

First direct municipal polls in Gurugram on March 2

The polls will cover two municipal corporations in Gurugram -– MCG and the newly formed Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) – along with five other civic bodies across the state. The results will be declared on March 12

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini and other senior BJP leaders from Haryana at a core committee meeting in Panchkula on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2025 10:28 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Delhi election 2025: Where and when to watch exit polls, check all details here

The Exit polls, are conducted immediately after the voting is completed, that provide an early indication of the possible outcome.

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): The Exit polls, are conducted immediately after the voting is completed, that provide an early indication of the possible outcome.(ANI Photo)(Vipin Kumar)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2025 04:18 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi records 8.10% voter turnout till 9am

With a large urban population, Delhi is known to usually record low voter turnout; it was 62.55% during the last assembly elections in 2020.

People show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2025 10:23 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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Latest from voter turnout

According to the JNU Students' Union Election Committee, more than 69.6 per cent of students came out to vote.

The divide among the Left parties has, however, left several students confused about the outcome of the elections this year

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar met with Tamar’s block-level officers (BLOs) during a three-day visit to Jharkhand to study best electoral practices

Out of the 88 seats, 12 were declared uncontested, with the BJP securing 9 of these and the remaining three won by the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)

Independent candidates, many of whom are BJP turncoats who contested on their own after failing to secure nominations from the party, won 10 wards

The Congress failed to win a single seat, with its mayoral candidate Neeraj Yadav finishing fourth in the polling

In Ambala, BJP candidate Shailja Sachdeva secured the mayoral seat by defeating Congress’s Amisha Chawla with a margin of 20,487 votes.

In south Haryana, BJP rebel and independent candidate Inderjit Yadav left many shocked in Manesar that is witnessing the mayoral election for the first time. Yadav defeated BJP’s Sunder Lal Sarpanch by 2,293 votes, while the Congress nominee was pushed to the fourth spot.

The polls, held on March 2, witnessed a low voter turnout of just 41%, with the Panipat mayoral election separately conducted on March 9.

According to the updated data from the State Election Commission, voter turnout in the state stood at 46.7%; Sonepat district recorded the lowest participation at 31%, while Fatehabad had the highest turnout at 85.2

Manesar's MCM elections saw a 65.9% voter turnout, significantly higher than Gurugram. Results will be announced on March 12.

While some places saw a healthy voter turnout, the poll percentage remained comparatively low at places like Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Rohtak and Hisar.

Voting is being conducted for the election of mayors and ward members across seven municipal corporations in Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, and Yamunanagar

As road shows continue to pick up momentum, the city’s streets are witnessing high-energy campaigning, reinforcing the impact of grassroot political engagement. With only days left for the elections, candidates are leaving no stone unturned in securing voter support

Germany's elections saw a record 83.5% turnout, with CDU/CSU leading at 28.5% and AfD rising to 20.8%, while SPD suffered historic losses.

US President Trump yet again criticised alleged USAID funding for Indian elections and condemned India's high tariffs.

BJP and Congress are at odds over Donald Trump's USD 21 million voter turnout funding comments. BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi for his remarks abroad.

President Trump justified cutting $21 million funding to India for voter turnout, citing high taxes and tariffs.

A row over the US cancelling $21 million for voter turnout in India raises concerns about foreign interference and transparency in aid funding.

DOGE, led by Elon Musk, cancels $21 million funding aimed at increasing voter turnout in India as part of budget cuts to international aid.

Mizoram’s ruling party ZPM said its victory in the civic polls was dedicated to the people who voted for change and believed in its approach and policies

BJP won 48 of 70 seats in recent elections, losing Badarpur to AAP's Netaji due to anti-incumbency and his public engagement despite prior loss.

The controversy kicked off as AAP leaders claimed that the election watchdog had failed to upload Form 17C

Mehrauli saw the lowest turnout (53.02%) in Delhi's 2025 elections due to candidate changes and urban apathy, despite previous higher turnouts.

Sanjay Singh of AAP claimed BJP is bribing AAP leaders with ₹15 crore each to switch parties before Delhi election results.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are locked in a high-stakes contest in the constituency.

Delhi assembly elections saw a turnout of 60.5%, slightly lower than 2020. Mustafabad led with 69%, while Mehrauli had the lowest at 53.04%.

The polls will cover two municipal corporations in Gurugram -– MCG and the newly formed Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) – along with five other civic bodies across the state. The results will be declared on March 12

The Exit polls, are conducted immediately after the voting is completed, that provide an early indication of the possible outcome.

With a large urban population, Delhi is known to usually record low voter turnout; it was 62.55% during the last assembly elections in 2020.

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