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BJP names in-charge for polls; Pradhan for UP, Shekhawat for Punjab

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has been given the charge of the Goa polls

BJP forms 3 boards in Raj despite winning 1, Gehlot cries horse trading

As BJP formed three boards in Rajasthan despite winning majority in just one district in the state local body polls, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of engaging in horse trading.

Cong rebel wins Jaipur Zila Pramukh poll as BJP candidate by just 1 vote

In a setback to the ruling Congress, its rebel Rama Devi won the Jaipur Zila Pramukh seat as a BJP candidate, defeating her rival just one vote due to cross-voting in elections held Monday.

Election schedule to rural civic bodies in 9 districts soon: TN poll panel

The schedule for election to the rural local bodies in nine districts including Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu would be announced soon, the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission said here on Monday

Gujarat: Rescheduled Gandhinagar civic polls to be held on October 3

The State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to conduct elections to the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) on October 3, almost six months after it was postponed due to the pandemic.

TMC announces Mamata Banerjee as its candidate for Bhabanipur by-election

Banerjee, who lost the election in Nandigram, has to win this by-poll to retain her chief minister's post.

Bengal ready to hold by-polls before Durga Puja in October, state tells EC

The pending bye-elections in seven assembly constituencies of Bengal could be held before the Durga Puja festival in October and the state administration is fully prepared to conduct it at that time

Final phase of Rajasthan panchayat polls to be held on Wednesday

The third and final phase of voting for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in six districts of Rajasthan will be held on Wednesday.

13% voter turnout till 10 am in second phase of Rajasthan panchayat polls

A voter turnout of around 13% was registered till Sunday 10 am in the 2nd phase of elections to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti in six districts of Rajasthan to decide the fate of 1,680 candidates

Atmosphere 'favourable' for Congress in Goa: Chidambaram on 2022 polls

Former Union minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the Congress was getting "battle-ready" to fight all 40 seats in the Goa Assembly elections due in February next year

Retired Army man Ajay Kothiyal to be AAP's CM face in Uttarakhand polls

Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that retired Army man Ajay Kothiyal will be the party's chief ministerial candidate in the 2022 Uttarakhand Assembly polls.

Congress, AJP hold talks for common oppn candidates in Assam bypolls

Assam's opposition parties Congress and AJP on Monday held discussions for putting up common candidates against the ruling BJP-led alliance in the assembly by-elections in five seats.

EC should make cow rearing mandatory for contesting polls: MP minister

A minister in the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh on Monday suggested that the rearing of cows be made mandatory for contesting elections

Samajwadi Party workers to take out cycle yatras in Uttar Pradesh

After the BJP's proposed 'Ashirwad Yatras', it is now time for the Samajwadi Party's cycle yatras in Uttar Pradesh.

UP Polls: BJP asks MPs to work with ground workers, complete vaccination

With an eye on the upcoming Assembly elections, BJP leadership prepped the Uttar Pradesh MPs about their role in the poll-bound state

Election Commission meets CEOs of 5 states due for polls early next year

The five assembly polls could be held together early next year.

Rajasthan municipal bypolls: Over 69% voter turnout in 17 wards

Over 69 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 17 wards of 15 municipalities spread across 8 districts of Rajasthan where bypolls were held on Monday, state election commission officials said

UP Assembly Polls: BSP to hold 'Brahmin Sammelan' on July 23 in Ayodhya

Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls scheduled for next year, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday said that the party would hold a 'Brahmin Sammelan' on July 23 in Ayodhya

Social media manipulation threatens poll process, says Supreme Court

Dismisses plea by Facebook India Vice-President and MD Ajit Mohan

BJP to form five-member committee for every page of voters list

The aim is to ensure more penetration at booth level