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Page 155 - Assemble Election News

LIVE: DMK-Congress meetings are like corruption hackathon, says Modi in TN

In less than two months from now, elections are set to be held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. Stay tuned for LIVE updates as we track poll campaigns of political parties

LIVE: DMK-Congress meetings are like corruption hackathon, says Modi in TN
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 9:02 PM IST

DMK holds seat-sharing talks with ally Cong for TN Assembly polls

The opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu on Thursday held talks with its ally the Congress on sharing of seats

DMK holds seat-sharing talks with ally Cong for TN Assembly polls
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 7:27 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates various projects in poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The projects included the 2x500 mw Neyveli new thermal power plant, and laid the foundation stone for important initiatives in the state

PM Modi inaugurates various projects in poll-bound Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 5:48 PM IST

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Nadda on Thursday sought to punch a hole in the TMC's main poll plank of Bengali pride and asked the people of the state whether they want to side with development or "cut money culture"

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 4:47 PM IST

Sasikala asks Amma's followers to unite for Assembly polls

V.K. Sasikala on Wednesday renewed her call to the 'cadres of Amma (ex-Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa)' to come together to win the Assembly elections

Sasikala asks Amma's followers to unite for Assembly polls
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 3:38 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate developmental projects in TN, Puducherry today

Modi's tour comes at a time Tamil Nadu gearing for elections

PM Modi to inaugurate developmental projects in TN, Puducherry today
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 2:43 AM IST

PM Modi biggest 'dangabaaz', worse fate than Trump awaits him: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi biggest 'dangabaaz', worse fate than Trump awaits him: Mamata
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 10:40 PM IST

BJP chief Nadda to launch poll manifesto crowdsourcing campaign in Bengal

Nadda will launch an election manifesto crowdsourcing campaign in West Bengal on Thursday

BJP chief Nadda to launch poll manifesto crowdsourcing campaign in Bengal
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 8:26 PM IST

Ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Wednesday appealed to 'true followers' of late party supremo J Jayalalithaa to join hands

Ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, Sasikala signals truce with AIADMK
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 6:58 PM IST

Polling in Covid time: Bihar model to be followed in Bengal, says official

ECI will follow the Bihar model, taken up last year for conducting the assembly polls amid the coronavirus pandemic, during the upcoming election in West Bengal

Polling in Covid time: Bihar model to be followed in Bengal, says official
Updated On : 24 Feb 2021 | 3:11 AM IST

Mamata visits Abhishek's residence ahead of CBI examination in coal case

The TMC supremo was at the Abhishek's house for around ten minutes

Mamata visits Abhishek's residence ahead of CBI examination in coal case
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 12:20 PM IST

Congress' Kapil Sibal slams Centre, questions 'poriborton' in West Bengal

Elections for 294 Assembly seats in West Bengal are likely to take place in April-May this year

Congress' Kapil Sibal slams Centre, questions 'poriborton' in West Bengal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 10:40 AM IST

LIVE: Govt's intent is to privatise Railways, says Rahul Gandhi in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi is on two-day visit to his constituency in poll-bound Kerala. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: Govt's intent is to privatise Railways, says Rahul Gandhi in Kerala
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 9:08 PM IST

Modi attacks Mamata over 'cut money' culture, insulting Bengali pride

He accused the TMC government of pursuing 'appeasement politics' to protect its vote bank while neglecting its cultural heritage and icons

Modi attacks Mamata over 'cut money' culture, insulting Bengali pride
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 5:26 PM IST

TMC leader Abhishek's wife replies to CBI, asks them to visit her on Feb 23

Earlier on Sunday, CBI served a notice to Rujira Banerjee Naroola, the wife of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek asking her to join the investigation related to the coal scam case

TMC leader Abhishek's wife replies to CBI, asks them to visit her on Feb 23
Updated On : 22 Feb 2021 | 2:53 PM IST

Bihari NRIs congratulate Nitish Kumar, offer help in development of state

Congratulating Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his electoral victory, Indian Americans who trace their roots to Bihar have offered their services in the development of the eastern state

Bihari NRIs congratulate Nitish Kumar, offer help in development of state
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 8:23 AM IST

Nitish Kumar's new cabinet to have 14 members, including 2 deputy CMs

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in here by Governor Phagu Chauhan.

Nitish Kumar's new cabinet to have 14 members, including 2 deputy CMs
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 10:34 PM IST

Chirag congratulates Nitish, hopes he will 'continue to remain NDA's CM'

Paswan Monday congratulated Nitish Kumar on becoming the Bihar chief minister once again, saying, tongue-in-cheek, that he hopes the JD(U) leader will "continue to remain the NDA's CM"

Chirag congratulates Nitish, hopes he will 'continue to remain NDA's CM'
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 9:52 PM IST

NDA family will work together for progress of Bihar, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Nitish Kumar on taking oath as Bihar chief minister, and asserted that the NDA family will work together for the state's progress

NDA family will work together for progress of Bihar, says PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 9:40 PM IST

Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar CM, Amit Shah to be present

Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Bihar chief minister for a fourth straight term at a ceremony which will be attended by the top BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Nitish Kumar to be sworn-in as Bihar CM, Amit Shah to be present
Updated On : 16 Nov 2020 | 1:02 PM IST