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Himachal polls: BJP confident of win

Himachal polls: BJP confident of win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh on Monday claimed there was a 'wave' in the party's favour and that the ruling Congress party will not even reach double digit figure in the assembly elections.

Prem Kumar Dhumal BJP's CM designate in HP

Prem Kumar Dhumal BJP's CM designate in HP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Senior leader Shanta Kumar will work at the Central level, the party's Parliamentary board has decided.

MVA agrees on 210 seats, says Raut; Cong claims 96

MVA agrees on 210 seats, says Raut; Cong claims 96

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Patole asserted there are no disagreements within the MVA, adding that discussions on seat-sharing were underway and would conclude soon.

Nitish Kumar: CM-in-waiting

Nitish Kumar: CM-in-waiting

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Describes the results as a "vote for change and good governance."

Defeat, victory part of politics: Lalu

Defeat, victory part of politics: Lalu

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Bihar: Lalu accepts defeat

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Vast experience in running the government and mass appeal across the state have favoured Siddaramaiah in the tightly contested race for Karnataka chief minister.

12 first-timers in Delhi Assembly

12 first-timers in Delhi Assembly

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

A firebrand youth leader, a seasoned politician who became a legislator for the first time, and a veteran physician are among the 12 new faces elected to the fourth Assembly of Delhi. The Congress leads the debutants pack with six MLAs, the Bharatiya Janata Party has five and the Indian National Lok Dal one.

'If the BSP gets votes, the Congress will suffer'

'If the BSP gets votes, the Congress will suffer'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

"The Bahujan Samaj Party will get around 15% of votes in New Delhi," says the Bhartiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra.

Raj Thackeray is supporting Maharashtra's 'enemies': Raut

Raj Thackeray is supporting Maharashtra's 'enemies': Raut

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Raj Thackeray announced unconditional support to the ruling 'Mahayuti' alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP in the state and backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Yechury says local tieup with Tipra Motha possible in Tripura election

Yechury says local tieup with Tipra Motha possible in Tripura election

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday said though there is no pre-poll adjustment with the Tipra Motha, there can be local-level understanding with the tribal party, which has emerged as the third pole in the upcoming Tripura elections.

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Bedi sends legal notice to Kejriwal over use of photo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Bedi is irked with Kejriwal for using her photo in AAP posters

Bihar: NDA to launch Nyay Yatra

Bihar: NDA to launch Nyay Yatra

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

VOTE: Who will be Maharashtra's next chief minister?

VOTE: Who will be Maharashtra's next chief minister?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Following are the possible contenders for the post of Maharashtra chief minister. We request our readers to take the poll at the end of this list.

Paswan's wet blanket on Nitish's efforts

Paswan's wet blanket on Nitish's efforts

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

It is absolutely wrong that the LJP is not averse to taking outside support from the BJP, he said.

And now on to UP!

And now on to UP!

Rediff.com19 May 2016

A section within the RSS feels Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani should be projected as the BJP's CM candidate in UP, says Rajeev Sharma.

NDA chief ministers to meet on Saturday

NDA chief ministers to meet on Saturday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Lal Kishenchand Advani has convened a meeting of National Democratic Alliance chief ministers on Saturday to hold talks with them and evolve a strategy to counter the Congress campaign in next year's Lok Sabha elections. The meeting will begin at 11 am in the morning and continue after lunch.

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

These are the four seats to watch out for in Mizoram, where the assembly elections will be held on November 7. The state has 40 constituencies.

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"Polling was held peacefully at the 11,697 polling booths across the state with 65.1 per cent of the electorate casting their votes till the close of polls," Chief Electoral Officer Saujanya who does not use a surname said.

BJP functioning like mafia in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi

BJP functioning like mafia in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Congress leader compared Assam's BJP leadership with 'Dritarashtra' and 'Shakuni', characters in the epic Mahabharata, without naming whom she meant.

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nothing exemplifies this Sikh khundak (revenge) better than the fact that all the tallest names in the state lost their election to novices fielded by AAP.

People have taken very good decision: Sidhu on Cong's rout in Punjab

People have taken very good decision: Sidhu on Cong's rout in Punjab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Sidhu made the remark welcoming the change, ushered by the people and emphasising that their verdict should be 'humbly accepted'.

Shotgun Sinha missing from Bihar

Shotgun Sinha missing from Bihar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

Amid tension in Punjab, Kejriwal says he's with INDIA

Amid tension in Punjab, Kejriwal says he's with INDIA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Aam Aadmi Party is committed to the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and will not break away from it.

'Chill' for 2 days, Kejriwal tells partymen

'Chill' for 2 days, Kejriwal tells partymen

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday spent a relaxed morning with members of his family even as a media jamboree waited outside his Kaushambi residence.

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Kapil Mishra, a former AAP member and a vocal critic of the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undergone a complete political transformation, becoming a controversial figure often regarded as the "posterboy of Hindutva." He has now been inducted as a minister in the newly formed Delhi government, marking a significant shift in his political allegiance and raising questions about his role in shaping the city's future.

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Shivraj evades question on becoming MP CM again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said his party would pull off a spectacular victory in the state assembly elections, but evaded a direct reply to a question whether he would be the chief minister for the fifth time, as he just said 'Bharatiya Janata Party Zindabad'.

Advani will lead us in 2014 polls: Delhi BJP chief

Advani will lead us in 2014 polls: Delhi BJP chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi unit chief Vijay Goel on Saturday created a flutter with his remark that the next government at the Centre will be formed under L K Advani's leadership, a statement that comes amid growing clamour in the party to project Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Bucking anti-incumbency, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana to retain power and halt Congress' comeback attempt in the assembly elections, results of which were announced on Tuesday.

U'khand polls: BJP eyes to beat trend, Cong tries to make a comeback

U'khand polls: BJP eyes to beat trend, Cong tries to make a comeback

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The voting will begin at 7 am and end at 5 pm after the electioneering came to an end on Saturday, 48 hours before the electorate begin casting their votes.

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Congress refrained from commenting on any peace formula between Gehlot and Pilot.

Cong releases manifesto for Himachal polls, promises 1L jobs, free electricity

Cong releases manifesto for Himachal polls, promises 1L jobs, free electricity

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

On the implementation of the old pension scheme, Baghel said Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have written to the Central government to return the people's money with the National Pension System to implement the old pension scheme, but they refused.

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

BJP fields Vasundhara from Pilawa as well

BJP fields Vasundhara from Pilawa as well

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Playing safe, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday decided to field its chief ministerial candidate for Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, from a second constituency, Pilawa.

Sena takes dig at Munde, says Modi to take final call on Maha CM

Sena takes dig at Munde, says Modi to take final call on Maha CM

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Taking potshots at senior Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde, the Shiv Sena on Monday said it will be Narendra Modi who will have the final word on the issue of chief ministerial candidate in the assembly polls.

No decision on transfer of power in J&K: PM

No decision on transfer of power in J&K: PM

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

No decision as yet on transfer of power in J&K: PM

Sheila Dikshit may be Congress' face in UP polls

Sheila Dikshit may be Congress' face in UP polls

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Speculations were on Thursday rife about the Congress planning to make three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit the party's chief ministerial nominee for next year's assembly election in politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, once its stronghold.

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The party, which is facing the elections with allies, actor R Sarath Kumar-headed All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi and India Jananayaka Katchi of Lok Sabha MP Paarivendhar, has announced it will test its fortunes from 154 of the 234 seats, leaving the rest to its two partners.

Not appropriate for ally to comment on Guj CM: Venkaiah

Not appropriate for ally to comment on Guj CM: Venkaiah

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

In an indirect reference to the Janata Party-United raising objections on announcing Narendra Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party, senior saffron party leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said it is not appropriate for the ally to comment on the Gujarat chief minister now.