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Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that polls can be rigged through social media, and that if social media companies want, they can make any party win an election.

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

They said this was preliminary voter turnout and the final figure may cross 80 per cent as electoral fate of 301 candidates were locked in EVMs which will be opened on March 10 for counting.

Separated by dark glasses, conjoined twins vote in Punjab

Separated by dark glasses, conjoined twins vote in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amritsar-based Sohan Singh and Mohan Singh who are joined in the hip exercised their franchise for the first time in the Punjab assembly polls on Sunday.

Still don't know much about Shah Rukh: Himanta after saying 'SRK called me'

Still don't know much about Shah Rukh: Himanta after saying 'SRK called me'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The CM also said that he harbours little knowledge about the Hindi film industry.

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Political parties and individuals cannot be prevented from making poll promises aimed at fulfilling the constitutional mandate and the term 'freebie' should not be confused with genuine welfare measures, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

After Bihar, Odisha starts OBC survey

After Bihar, Odisha starts OBC survey

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The survey will encompass various indicators of backwardness such as occupation, educational qualification along with the type of educational institutions attended by members of the households to gauge the social and educational conditions of the backwardness in Odisha, the official said.

Govt considering to link Aadhaar with electoral rolls: Rijiju

Govt considering to link Aadhaar with electoral rolls: Rijiju

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'We want maximum voting and a healthy system. People from the whole world appreciate our system'

J-K: Over 10 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates on Tuesday in 1st phase

J-K: Over 10 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates on Tuesday in 1st phase

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The stage is set for the first of the five-phased assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir as 12 sitting MLAs, including seven ministers, are among 123 candidates trying their luck in 15 constituencies that will go to polls on Tuesday in all three regions of the state.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

'Silver Gandhi' Arrives To Help BJP

'Silver Gandhi' Arrives To Help BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Glimpses from the campaign trail on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

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