News for 'election rigging'

No tie-up with any party before LS poll, but...: Mayawati

No tie-up with any party before LS poll, but...: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The party would consider aligning with any party after assessing the post-poll situation, she said.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

200 killed in Nigeria's post election violence

200 killed in Nigeria's post election violence

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

At least 200 people have been killed and thousands displaced in post-election violence in Nigeria, a civil rights group said on Wednesday, as the loosing Muslim candidate General Muhammadu Buhari alleged rigging.

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The US president mentioned that there was no "big blue wave" (Democrats) as pollsters had predicted, instead, there was a "big red wave" (Republicans).

Trump slams recount move as 'a scam', says election is over

Trump slams recount move as 'a scam', says election is over

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The billionaire from New York, who continually claimed that the election was "rigged" before his victory, insisted in a statement that the results should be "respected, instead of being challenged and abused".

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Taking note of a plea of an Aam Aadmi Party councillor alleging wrongdoing in the polls, the court issued notices to the Chandigarh authorities, including the civic body.

It's like God was speaking through CJI: Kejriwal on Chandigarh order

It's like God was speaking through CJI: Kejriwal on Chandigarh order

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Speaking in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Supreme Court overturning the outcome of the Chandigarh mayoral poll.

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

ED failed to give evidence linking Kejriwal to scam: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) failed to furnish direct evidence linking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the proceeds of crime in the money laundering case against him, a Delhi court has said while ordering his release on bail.

After praising Modi, Ajit Pawar says he trusts EVMs

After praising Modi, Ajit Pawar says he trusts EVMs

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Opposition leader Ajit Pawar, who belongs to Nationalist Congress Party, on Saturday said Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are trustworthy and the system cannot be manipulated by a single person.

Will work for defeat of Cong in LS elections: Karat

Will work for defeat of Cong in LS elections: Karat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Fed up with the nine years of UPA "misrule", Left parties will work for the defeat of Congress in the next Lok Sabha elections, Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Prakash Karat said in New Delhi on Friday.

Putin files prez nomination; Gorbhachev for re-election

Putin files prez nomination; Gorbhachev for re-election

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Days after suffering a setback in the Duma polls and allegations of ballot rigging, Russian Prime Minister Vladmir Putin on Wednesday went ahead to file his nomination for contesting the March 2012 presidential election, following which he plans to swap places with incumbent Dmity Medvedev.

Trump won't say if he will accept election results

Trump won't say if he will accept election results

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

"I will keep you in suspense," said the Republican as he refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes, 32 more than what was required to become leader of the House in the 336-member Parliament.

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Bilawal has said the reality is that his party does not have a mandate to form a federal government.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Election Commission says EVMs are 'non-tamperable'

Election Commission says EVMs are 'non-tamperable'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Dismissing Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal's apprehensions that electronic voting machines could be rigged to favour BJP in the Delhi Assembly polls, the Election Commission on Wednesday said the machines are "non-tamperable".

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said that they have the required numbers to form government.

No one can stop CAA implementation: Amit Shah in Kolkata

No one can stop CAA implementation: Amit Shah in Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Addressing a big rally in Kolkata to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha campaign, Shah launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the issues of appeasement, infiltration, corruption and political violence, alleging she has "destroyed" the state.

INDIA vs NDA: Results for 7 assembly bypolls today

INDIA vs NDA: Results for 7 assembly bypolls today

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The results for bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states will be declared on Friday in what is being seen as a major test for the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the polls in five states later this year and Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

The other election India should watch today

The other election India should watch today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

If Myanmar's election demonstrates reasonable transparency and fair process, it would go down in history as the first free and fair one in the country in more than two decades, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Atiq A Khan elected PM of POK

Atiq A Khan elected PM of POK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Atiq is the son of Qayyum Khan, a former POK president.

First round of NDA vs INDIA poll results out on Friday

First round of NDA vs INDIA poll results out on Friday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The seven seats -- Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Dumri in Jharkhand, and Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura -- went to poll on September 5.

Trump for the first time accepts Biden 'won'

Trump for the first time accepts Biden 'won'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

However, Trump refused to concede defeat, saying that the election was "far from over".

'The elections do not hold any real good'

'The elections do not hold any real good'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

Trump defeats Haley on her home turf South Carolina

Trump defeats Haley on her home turf South Carolina

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was projected to win the crucial South Carolina primary, beating his Indian-American rival and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, major American media outlets said minutes after the closing of the polls Saturday.

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Benazir, who pledged to turn over A Q Khan to IAEA if she comes to power, also called on the US to fund international monintoring team to make sure Musharraf doesn't rig the elections.

BJP's Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response; normal life unaffected

BJP's Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The 6 am to 6 pm shutdown call evoked a mixed response as the state government engaged its entire machinery to ensure that normal life remained unaffected.

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'He's charismatic, a populist, very popular, and indeed a cult of personality.' 'That ensures a powerful reaction from his support base -- even if it's not sustained, it will be quite intense, and that's worrisome for stability.'

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rivals Congress, JMM and TMC and Samajwadi Party.

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies across the length and breadth of India, from the hills of Kashmir to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, reports of unrest and irregularities cast shadows over the world's biggest poll process.

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Week before elections, Trump leads Clinton by a point: Poll

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

A week before the US presidential elections, Republican nominee Donald Trump has taken a slender lead of one percentage point against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton for the first time since May in a major national tracking poll.

Is violence and rigging Mamata's poriborton?

Is violence and rigging Mamata's poriborton?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

'In this election -- her first major one since wresting power from the Left -- Mamata has proved that she has simply maintained the Left's systemic status quo by ensuring that she implements the CPI-M method of election and result 'management', says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

TMC MLA rebels as BJP predicts collapse of Mamata govt

TMC MLA rebels as BJP predicts collapse of Mamata govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

A Trinamool Congress legislator on Sunday threatened to not support any bill tabled by the government in the West Bengal Assembly in the future and abstain from voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in the state if 'atrocities' on his loyalists allegedly by a rival faction continued, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party said the collapse of the Mamata Banerjee government was just a matter of time.

'The government has rigged the poll'

'The government has rigged the poll'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Mohammad Tahseen, monitor, Pakistan Coalition for Free and Fair Democratic Election, spoke exclusively to rediff.com on telephone from Gawal Mandi, a polling booth in Lahore.