News for 'poll-bound states'

RJD will contest Assam polls in alliance with like-minded parties: Tejashwi

RJD will contest Assam polls in alliance with like-minded parties: Tejashwi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Yadav, during his first visit to Guwahati, said he has already spoken to Congress and will hold talks with the All India United Democratic Front later in the day to formalise the alliance.

TMC refuses to join CPM-Cong alliance in Tripura polls

TMC refuses to join CPM-Cong alliance in Tripura polls

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Tripura Trinamool Congress president Pijush Kanti Biswas said TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister will arrive in Tripura on February 6 to campaign for party candidates.

BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Bagga said that Kejriwal is on political tourism to the poll-bound states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the "people of Delhi are dying".

Cong's 4th list out, Shettar fielded from his traditional seat

Cong's 4th list out, Shettar fielded from his traditional seat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Shettar has been given the ticket from Hubli-Dharwad-Central Assembly segment which he currently represents.

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.

Sonia set to hold discussions with dissenters this weekend

Sonia set to hold discussions with dissenters this weekend

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

This is the first time that Gandhi will be meeting Congress leaders face-to-face, months after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kejriwal tests Covid positive a day after holding rally

Kejriwal tests Covid positive a day after holding rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'I have tested positive for Covid. Mild symptoms. Have isolated myself at home. Those who came in touch wid (with) me in last few days, kindly isolate urself (yourself) and get urself tested,' Kejriwal tweeted.

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The Congress alleged that the claims made by the ED against Baghel are part of a "conspiracy" hatched by the BJP to tarnish the Chhattisgarh chief minister's image and asserted that the people of the state would give a befitting reply to such tactics in the upcoming Assembly poll.

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The five-state assembly elections are seen as a now-or-never, no-holds battle for the Congress, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

States want GST exemption on Remdesivir, others

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Other decisions piled up include rationalisation of GST rate slabs, correction of inverted duty on certain items and inclusion of petroleum products.

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha had claimed that the red diary which he had secured from the residence of Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore during an income tax raid in July 2020 on the directions of the chief minister had details of Gehlot's financial transactions.

UP Bypolls: Litmus Test For Yogi

UP Bypolls: Litmus Test For Yogi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

For Adityanath, it's not just a chance to reaffirm his dominance in Uttar Pradesh, it's an opportunity to solidify his narrative as a vote-winner.

Day after quitting BJP, Tripura's 4-time MLA Hrangkhawl joins Congress

Day after quitting BJP, Tripura's 4-time MLA Hrangkhawl joins Congress

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Hrangkhawl who was representing the Karamcherra seat in the Dhalai District of Tripura was a four-time MLA.

Strong Modi magic dashes Cong's revival hopes in Hindi heartland

Strong Modi magic dashes Cong's revival hopes in Hindi heartland

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

He held two massive roadshows in Rajasthan and one in Madhya Pradesh and his entries in many of rally venues were marked by a drive through cheering supporters.

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee under Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency will be held in Hyderabad on Saturday during which the party's top brass will deliberate on evolving a strategy for upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Congress indulging in communal propaganda for votes: BJP

Congress indulging in communal propaganda for votes: BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

The war of words on sub-quota for minorities further flared up on Sunday with Bharatiya Janata Party accusing Congress of indulging in worst forma of communal propaganda to garner votes in poll bound Uttar Pradesh and other four states.

Poll-bound Bengal logs highest one-day Covid spike

Poll-bound Bengal logs highest one-day Covid spike

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

At least 22 more people succumbed to the infection, raising the toll in the state to 10,480.

EC bans exit polls from March 27 to April 29

EC bans exit polls from March 27 to April 29

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The counting of votes in all these states and the UT will take place on May 2.

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Telangana Polls: KCR's Affinity With Freebies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The situation raises concerns about whether the promised freebies will once again push the state into a revenue deficit.

Gehlot, Pilot come face to face at Kharge's house, as Rahul joins in

Gehlot, Pilot come face to face at Kharge's house, as Rahul joins in

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Gehlot said there is no such tradition in the party to offer posts to any leader in order to pacify him.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2022, Rajasthan met for 30 days, Chhattisgarh 18 days, MP and Mizoram for 15 each, and Telangana for 10 days.

Demand For Choppers Soar As Elections Near

Demand For Choppers Soar As Elections Near

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In the months to come, the skies above promise to be a captivating theatre of action, where helicopters play starring roles, ferrying leaders, and echoing the pulse of democracy.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Many in the BJP believe that postponing the UP elections even by a month will allow the negative perception against demonetisation to dissipate.

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Karnataka BJP banks on central leadership to retain power

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The BJP state unit is banking on the party's central leadership to shore up its prospects in the May 10 assembly polls as it fights anti-incumbency.

Modi's poll blitzkrieg: 20 rallies in West Bengal, 6 in Assam

Modi's poll blitzkrieg: 20 rallies in West Bengal, 6 in Assam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

According to sources, the rallies are planned in such a way that all the 23 districts of West Bengal and 33 districts of Assam will be covered in these rallies.

What changes does Rahul see in Modi after June 4

What changes does Rahul see in Modi after June 4

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Striking an emotional chord with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he considers himself their soldier in New Delhi, and added his doors are always open for party workers -- 'the lions of the Congress'.

Raut meets Priyanka, hints at alliance with Cong in UP, Goa

Raut meets Priyanka, hints at alliance with Cong in UP, Goa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Soon after meeting, Raut hinted at a pre-poll alliance with the Congress in UP and Goa, stating that the parties are thinking of working together in both the states that are scheduled to go to assembly polls early next year.

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The BJP has dropped C T Ravi, a leader from Karnataka, Dilip Saikia, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam, as its general secretaries, and Vinod Sonkar, Harish Dwivedi, both Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh, and Sunil Deodhar as secretaries.

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday questioned the ED slapping a money laundering case against him in the MUDA 'scam' and once again ruled out his resignation over the issue.

Is Sonia ready to pass baton to son Rahul?

Is Sonia ready to pass baton to son Rahul?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Congress president's absence from the party's campaign in the five poll-bound states has left everyone and guessing whether she is prepping her son to take over.

2 OBC faces from poll-bound UP inducted in Cabinet

2 OBC faces from poll-bound UP inducted in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

S P Singh Baghel and B L Verma who made it to the Union council of ministers on Wednesday are two prominent Other Backward Classes leaders from Uttar Pradesh.

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Top Congress leaders held deliberations on Saturday at the first meeting of the new Congress Working Committee (CWC) focusing on preparing a comprehensive road map for ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Electors under preventive detention can vote through postal ballot: EC

Electors under preventive detention can vote through postal ballot: EC

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The Election Commission on Friday issued instructions to Chief Electoral Officers of poll-bound states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Mizoram for allowing voting rights through postal ballots to all electors subjected to preventive detention.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

Muslim voters are not your 'jagir': Owaisi to Mamata

Muslim voters are not your 'jagir': Owaisi to Mamata

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Banerjee had slammed the BJP for allegedly trying to import AIMIM in Bengal to sharpen the communal polarisation and divide the Hindu-Muslim votes among themselves.

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Goa polls: Cong candidates pledge not to ditch party, sign affidavit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Hit hard by defections in the last five years, the Congress in Goa on Friday made its candidates sign affidavits and take an oath of loyalty to the party in the presence of its senior leader Rahul Gandhi.

725 CAPF companies to be deployed in Bengal for polls: CRPF DG

725 CAPF companies to be deployed in Bengal for polls: CRPF DG

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

As many as 725 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed in West Bengal for the conduct of forthcoming assembly elections, CRPF chief Kuldiep Singh said on Thursday.

BJP govt to protect Jh'khand's jal, jungle, zameen: PM

BJP govt to protect Jh'khand's jal, jungle, zameen: PM

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Modi insisted that the Jharkhand government had worked day and night to end corruption over the last five years.