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BJP to discuss probable names for Goa, Uttarakhand Assembly polls

The top BJP leadership will discuss the names of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections with the leaders from Goa and Uttarakhand.

BJP's 3-tier arrangement for virtual rallies amid Covid restrictions

As the ban on the physical rallies and road shows was extended for one more week, the BJP has made elaborate plans to hold virtual rallies in all the Assembly constituencies in poll-bound states

EC reschedules polls to 4 Bengal municipal corporations to Feb 12

The West Bengal Election Commission on Saturday postponed polls to four municipal corporations by three weeks to February 12 in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases.

Election Commission to take call on holding poll rallies, roadshows today

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra will hold a series of meetings with the Health Secretary, Chief Secretary, and Chief Electoral Officers of five poll-bound states

EC relaxes norms for registration of new parties in 5 poll-bound states

The Election Commission on Friday announced reducing the notice period for registration of new political parties in the five poll-going states from 30 days to 7 days

Assembly elections: MHA instructs CAPF to strictly follow Covid protocols

Worried over soaring COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) on election duty in five poll-bound states to strictly follow safety protocols.

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EC changing rules to register new party at BJP's behest, claims AAP

There was no immediate reaction either from the EC or the BJP on the AAP's accusation

Election Commission to hold meet with poll observers on Friday

Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa will be held between February 10 and March 7

Koo adopts Voluntary Code of Ethics for fair social media use during polls

Microblogging platform Koo app on Thursday said it has adopted a 'Voluntary Code of Ethics', with a view to safeguard conversations on social media related to the upcoming Assembly elections.

Twitter announces initiatives for voters ahead of upcoming elections

Ahead of the Assembly elections 2022, micro-blogging site Twitter on Thursday announced new initiatives to empower citizens with the right knowledge before they cast their vote

NCP to ally with SP for UP polls; contest in Goa, Manipur: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar announced that his party would contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Manipur.

Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal likely to go solo in upcoming MLC polls

After the Bihar by-election, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is not interested to share seats with the Congress for the upcoming Member of the Legislative Council polls in the state

SEC announces five-phase Odisha panchayat polls from February 16

The SEC banned rallies and victory processions in the wake of the pandemic but allowed door-to-door campaigns with only five people

NCP to contest assembly polls in Goa, UP, Manipur, says Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congres Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday announced that his party will contest the forthcoming assembly elections in Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Manipur.

Assembly elections: BJP clicks in e-canvassing, Congress goes 'hybrid'

Candidates will hold campaign meetings via Facebook, Twitter, and Whatsapp Messenger

Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states won't have PM's photo

The Union Health Ministry will apply necessary filters on the Co-WIN platform to exclude Modi's photo from the vaccine certificate

41% people support ban on political rallies during assembly polls: Survey

A day after the Election Commission announced poll schedule for five states, a survey claimed that 41% of people supported a ban on all political rallies

Amid Covid surge, political parties turn to digital mode for Assembly polls

As Covid cases are rising sharply and the Assembly elections in five states, political parties have cancelled their physical rallies and have turned to digital modes

Assembly polls: February 14 historically been lucky for AAP, says Sisodia

Delhi Deputy CM and AAP leader Manish Sisodia claimed that the party will emerge victorious in the upcoming assembly elections