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AIUDF announces first list for Assam polls, renominates 7 sitting MLAs

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), a major constituent of the opposition Congress-led Grand Alliance, on Sunday night released the first list of 16 candidates

AIUDF announces first list for Assam polls, renominates 7 sitting MLAs
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 1:38 AM IST

Assam polls: Congress issues list of candidates for Titabor, 2 other seats

The AICC on Sunday issued the second list of three candidates for the prestigious Titabor, Dhakuakhana and Naoboicha assembly constituencies of Assam

Assam polls: Congress issues list of candidates for Titabor, 2 other seats
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 1:33 AM IST

Amit Shah meets heads of various Hindu mutts in poll-bound Kerala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at Sri Ramakrishna Ashram here and met the heads of various Hindu mutts in Kerala during his visit to the poll-bound state on Sunday.

Amit Shah meets heads of various Hindu mutts in poll-bound Kerala
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 1:23 AM IST

PM Modi peddling lies to mislead voters: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee launched a fresh tirade against Modi

PM Modi peddling lies to mislead voters: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 12:02 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee betrayed the people of Bengal, says PM Narendra Modi

He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of bua (aunt) to her bhatija (nephew) instead of becoming Didi (elder sister) to the people

Mamata Banerjee betrayed the people of Bengal, says PM Narendra Modi
Updated On : 08 Mar 2021 | 12:01 AM IST

Modi, Shah big-time extortionists, 'parivartan' to happen in Delhi: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday called him and Home Minister Amit Shah "big-time extortionists"

Modi, Shah big-time extortionists, 'parivartan' to happen in Delhi: Mamata
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 9:55 PM IST

Assam polls: Cong fields fresh faces, 15% women, 5% Muslims

Around half of the 40 candidates announced in the Congress' first list for the Assam Assembly polls are fresh faces

Assam polls: Cong fields fresh faces, 15% women, 5% Muslims
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 8:47 PM IST

Denied poll ticket, Assam BJP minister joins Congress

BJP minister Sum Ronghang on Sunday joined the opposition Congress

Denied poll ticket, Assam BJP minister joins Congress
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 8:06 PM IST

Early Gujarat polls likely if BJP wins in West Bengal, says minister

A Gujarat minister on Sunday claimed Assembly polls in the state could be brought forward from late 2022 if the BJP wins in West Bengal

Early Gujarat polls likely if BJP wins in West Bengal, says minister
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 8:06 PM IST
Ready to take up any responsibility, says 'Metroman' Sreedharan
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 7:58 PM IST

Ten outfits extend support to AIADMK for Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Ten smaller outfits, including the former Member of Parliament, A C Shanmugam-led Puthiya Needhi Katchi, on Sunday extended their support to the AIADMK

Ten outfits extend support to AIADMK for Tamil Nadu assembly polls
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 7:22 PM IST

Shah exudes confidence of NDA 'coalition government' in TN post Apr 6 polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched his party's campaign for the April 6 Lok Sabha bypoll

Shah exudes confidence of NDA 'coalition government' in TN post Apr 6 polls
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 5:04 PM IST

Modi targets 'Didi' at rally with remote control jibe, 'no more' chants

Claims rampant corruption and extortion in state machinery has hobbled growth and development in Bengal

Modi targets 'Didi' at rally with remote control jibe, 'no more' chants
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 4:45 PM IST

'Will not seek share in power from DMK,' says Tamil Nadu Congress

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K S Alagiri on Sunday said his party did not intend seeking a share in power if the DMK is elected

'Will not seek share in power from DMK,' says Tamil Nadu Congress
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 3:35 PM IST

Bengal relied on Mamata for change but she broke people's trust: PM Modi

Modi launched a scathing attack on Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee

Bengal relied on Mamata for change but she broke people's trust: PM Modi
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 3:31 PM IST

Amit Shah exudes confidence of NDA 'coalition govt' in TN post Apr 6 polls

Shah launched his party's campaign for the April 6 Lok Sabha bypoll and exuded confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the Assembly elections also next month

Amit Shah exudes confidence of NDA 'coalition govt' in TN post Apr 6 polls
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 1:16 PM IST

WB Assembly polls: Mithun Chakraborty to participate in PM's Brigade rally

The participation of film star Mithun Chakraborty in Modi's brigade parade ground rally on Sunday has generated interest among BJP supporters turning out for the mega event

WB Assembly polls: Mithun Chakraborty to participate in PM's Brigade rally
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 1:12 PM IST

Amit Shah offers prayers at Suchindram Temple in TN's Kanyakumari

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday offered prayers at Suchindram Temple, Kanyakumari during his visit to Tamil Nadu ahead of state Assembly polls.

Amit Shah offers prayers at Suchindram Temple in TN's Kanyakumari
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 12:44 PM IST

Tamil Nadu elections: Congress allotted 25 seats in DMK-led alliance

Congress to also contest LS bypoll from vacant kanyakumari seat; DMK allots 6 seats to CPI, 6 more seats to MDMK

Tamil Nadu elections: Congress allotted 25 seats in DMK-led alliance
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 12:19 PM IST

Assembly polls: Why tea garden workers are crucial in Bengal, Assam?

Tea garden workers are set to play a decisive role in many constituencies in the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam

Assembly polls: Why tea garden workers are crucial in Bengal, Assam?
Updated On : 07 Mar 2021 | 12:10 PM IST