News for 'Goa Elections'

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The draft will be examined, studied and discussed before it is tabled in the assembly on February 6, he said.

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

After K'taka and Goa, Digvijaya removed as party in-charge of Telangana

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Satish Jarkiholi has been appointed the AICC secretary in the new team for Telangana.

BJP May Replace Half Its Lok Sabha MPs

BJP May Replace Half Its Lok Sabha MPs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Amit Shah wants to increase the party's nationwide vote share by at least 10 per cent from the 37.7 per cent it secured five years ago and ensure above 50 per cent vote share in the states where it came close to that benchmark, but couldn't cross it.

Digambar Kamat resigns as Goa chief minister

Digambar Kamat resigns as Goa chief minister

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday resigned following the humiliating defeat of Congress in the assembly election.

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Modi inaugurates Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rs 17,840 crore Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, the longest bridge as well as the longest sea bridge in the country connecting south Mumbai with Nhava-Sheva in Navi Mumbai.

BJP's Goa meet to focus on national security

BJP's Goa meet to focus on national security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

National security and corruption will be the BJP's poll plank for the coming Lok Sabha election, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Goa minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo on Monday resigned from the Pramod Sawant-led ministry and also as member of the legislative assembly, ahead of the state polls scheduled next month.

CPM MP's private bill seeks to define governor's powers

CPM MP's private bill seeks to define governor's powers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Sivadasan noted that the post of the governor is being misused by the central government to forward its agenda in the states.

EC bans roadshows, rallies till Feb 11 but eases curbs

EC bans roadshows, rallies till Feb 11 but eases curbs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Election Commission on Monday extended the ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle rallies and processions till February 11, but enhanced the number of people allowed in door-to-door campaigning from the present 10 to 20 and permitted a maximum of 1,000 people for physical public meetings.

No bail to Sisodia, court says 'evidence speaks volumes about his involvement'

No bail to Sisodia, court says 'evidence speaks volumes about his involvement'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The judge had reserved the order after hearing arguments on Sisodia's plea seeking relief claiming that his custody was no longer required for investigation.

Election Commission gives green signal to PM's Mann ki Baat

Election Commission gives green signal to PM's Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The government had approached the Commission seeking clearance for the regular radio programme as Model Code of Conduct is in force in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur which are going for assembly polls between February 4 and March 8.

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 59-year-old Batra is one of the few sports administrators to head a national Olympic committee while heading an important international sports federation.

Parrikar, 9 others elected unopposed to RS

Parrikar, 9 others elected unopposed to RS

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav are and 10 political leaders who were on Thursday elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

BJP stakes claim to form governments in Goa and Manipur

BJP stakes claim to form governments in Goa and Manipur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

In both the states where the Bharatiya Janata Party came second is trying to turn the tables on the Congress to form the government.

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

After Karnataka drama, RJD, Congress stake claim in Bihar, Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com18 May 2018

In a protests against the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to invite BJP to form the government despite falling short of the required numbers, the Congress has been demanding they be called to form the government in Goa and Manipur as it had emerged as the largest party in the 2017 assembly election.

Goa minister Miccky Pacheco convicted for slapping officer, quits

Goa minister Miccky Pacheco convicted for slapping officer, quits

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Goa's Rural Development Minister Fransisco Miccky Pacheco, whose conviction for assaulting a government servant was upheld by the Supreme Court, resigned from the cabinet on Friday saying he did not want to cause further embarrassment to the BJP-led government in the state.

Dates OUT for UP, Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand polls

Dates OUT for UP, Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand polls

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the Assembly elections to be held next year in five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

A shot in the arm for BJP in Goa

A shot in the arm for BJP in Goa

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Fazal was governor during November 1999 to October 2002 in Goa and later in Maharashtra between October 2002 and December 2004.

Goa's oldest regional party hopes for a comeback

Goa's oldest regional party hopes for a comeback

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The party, which ruled the tiny state for 17 years and won five Assembly elections post-Goa liberation in 1961, finds itself in a tight spot in the changed political scenario.

BCCI calls SGM to elect new chief on May 22

BCCI calls SGM to elect new chief on May 22

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has called for a Special General Meeting on May 22 in Mumbai to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar.

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Why MoSha Are Worried About 2024 Lok Sabha Poll

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Even if the BJP gets 60, 70, or even 100 per cent of the votes in the seats where it scored more than 50 per cent in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, these will still add up to only 224 seats, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Govt finalises governors for Rajasthan, Karnataka, Goa, Maha

Govt finalises governors for Rajasthan, Karnataka, Goa, Maha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh was on Tuesday appointed governor of Rajasthan as the Centre named three more Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for the Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa.

Bid to distort history: Chidambaram on Modi's Nehru remark

Bid to distort history: Chidambaram on Modi's Nehru remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In an interview with PTI, Chidambaram also stressed that no Congress MLA elected in the upcoming assembly polls can be poached by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa this time, saying 'our house is well-guarded' and though the 'thief' is still out there, the people 'will teach him a lesson'.

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for oath taking of Manohar Parrikar as the chief minister of Goa by refusing the plea of Congress to stay the ceremony, saying the BJP has shown the support of 21 out of the 40 newly elected MLAs.

Congress set to retain power in Goa

Congress set to retain power in Goa

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane's son, Vishwajit, who won as an independent candidate, has already announced that he would support the Congress, taking the tally upto 20, just one short of the majority.

Shah among 4 Union ministers deputed for govt formation in 4 states

Shah among 4 Union ministers deputed for govt formation in 4 states

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The BJP deputed Shah as observer to Uttar Pradesh, where Yogi Adityanath powered the party to an impressive victory and where there are no hurdles in the way of the priest-politician's second stint in power.

AFC elections for FIFA council postponed

AFC elections for FIFA council postponed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Asia's top soccer officials delivered a major snub to FIFA on Tuesday, forcing the postponement of an election for three spots on the world body's new governing Council in a row over the disqualification of a Qatari candidate.

Ex-Goa CM Alemao quits Congress, to fight as an Independent

Ex-Goa CM Alemao quits Congress, to fight as an Independent

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Former Goa chief minister Churchill Alemao on Saturday resigned from the Congress to contest as an independent candidate from the South Goa Lok Sabha seat, protesting the denial of a party ticket to his daughter Valanka.

EC announces crucial bypoll for five Goa constitue

EC announces crucial bypoll for five Goa constitue

Rediff.com2 May 2005

The five vacancies in Goa -- Taleigao, Cambarjua, Benaulim, Margao and Poinguinim -- have been caused following the resignation of incumbent members of Legislative Assembly in the month-long political drama.

Why this RSS leader opposes the BJP in Goa

Why this RSS leader opposes the BJP in Goa

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'We do not oppose any parent admitting his child to any English school.' 'We are opposed to the government grants that are to be given to such institutions.' 'If local languages are to be kept alive, at least they have to be taught at the primary level.'

Yogi Joins MoSha on Gujarat Poll Trail

Yogi Joins MoSha on Gujarat Poll Trail

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the final day of campaigning before Thursday's first phase of the Gujarat assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded an array of leaders to canvass votes for the party that has ruled the state since 1995.

'Karnataka will have a re-election within a year'

'Karnataka will have a re-election within a year'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'The Congress must honour the mandate. The mandate is clearly for the BJP.'

Goa CM Parrikar, headed to Centre, to resign tomorrow

Goa CM Parrikar, headed to Centre, to resign tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Manohar Parrikar, who is tipped to get the defence portfolio, said he would resign as the Goa chief minister on Saturday, paving the way for his induction in the Union cabinet.

No budget before state elections, demands opposition

No budget before state elections, demands opposition

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Parties including the Congress, Left, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have written to the Election Commission and the President opposing the advancing of the budget presentation to February 1 before the polls.

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Ruckus in RS over 'role of Guvs' in Goa, Manipur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Anand Sharma (Congress) charged the BJP of 'committing theft (of mandate) by deceit'.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Chandrashekar rejected the allegations of AAP leaders that he was trying to malign the image of the party and its leaders at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation election in Delhi.

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why weren't the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra and Telangana -- all of which have borders with Karnataka -- not invited to Saturday's swearing-in ceremony, asks Shyam G Menon.

From Quit India To Bharat Jodo...

From Quit India To Bharat Jodo...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets 93-year-old Lilabai Chitale during the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra at Patur in Akola. Lilabaiji went to jail in 1942 when she participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942.

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Muthalik hails Goa minister's remarks on pub visiting girls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

A day after a Goa minister spoke against young girls visiting pubs in short dresses, Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik on welcomed the statement saying it showed that several important people shared his views.