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Page 15 - Assembly Polls

Ahead of Mizoram elections, former MNF minister K Beichhua joins BJP

K Beichhua said that although he had received invitations from the Congress and the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), he decided to join the BJP after careful consideration

Ahead of Mizoram elections, former MNF minister K Beichhua joins BJP
Updated On : 09 Oct 2023 | 6:20 PM IST

BJP releases second candidate list for Chhattisgarh; 64 candidates listed

BJP will be fielding MPs Renuka Singh, Gomati Sai, and Arun Sao in the upcoming Assembly polls, Raman Singh will contest from Rajnandgaon again

BJP releases second candidate list for Chhattisgarh; 64 candidates listed
Updated On : 09 Oct 2023 | 6:06 PM IST

EC to use tech for real time updates on seizures during assembly polls

The Election Commission has come up with a technology-based mechanism to keep a record of the seizure of cash, drugs and freebies to induce voters during the assembly poll in five states. Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the system will be used for the first time in the assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. He said the 'Election Seizure Management System' is a new technology-driven platform for real-time updates on seizures from the field by multifarious state and central enforcement agencies. "It facilitates qualitative analysis and planning of the seizures... we have told various agencies to work in coordination and not in silos," Kumar said. The chief election commissioner said the agencies have been directed to update the seizures on the platform. It will also show whether the action taken has been uploaded to the system. Money power, drugs and freebies have been identified as some

EC to use tech for real time updates on seizures during assembly polls
Updated On : 09 Oct 2023 | 6:01 PM IST

Mizoram Assembly elections: Polling on November 7, result on December 3

The term of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly will end on December 17 this year

Mizoram Assembly elections: Polling on November 7, result on December 3
Updated On : 09 Oct 2023 | 1:10 PM IST

Caste survey: A political pawn in a player's game ahead of Assembly polls

Is Nitish's masterstroke a strategic checkmate against BJP's Hindutva-welfarism mix? ARCHIS MOHAN writes

Caste survey: A political pawn in a player's game ahead of Assembly polls
Updated On : 08 Oct 2023 | 10:39 PM IST

Congress President slams BJP for making 'baseless' corruption allegations

Congress has millions of workers, hundreds of leaders, we run the party. But the Central government is run by only two people- PM Modi and Amit Shah, said Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President slams BJP for making 'baseless' corruption allegations
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 6:53 PM IST

BJP MP accuses Rajasthan Congress government of 'appeasement politics'

Tonk in-charge, Ramesh Bidhuri alleged that Congress MLAs had looted Rajasthan in the last five years

BJP MP accuses Rajasthan Congress government of 'appeasement politics'
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 2:12 PM IST

Kapil Sibal slams PM Modi for 'vote bank' remarks against Congress

'Where is the law? Where is the order? ED & CBI is the law? Manipur is the order?' asks the Rajya Sabha member to BJP

Kapil Sibal slams PM Modi for 'vote bank' remarks against Congress
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 2:11 PM IST

PM Modi attacks Rajasthan govt on paper leaks, corruption, law & order

Allegation regarding the 'red diary' resurfaced. The diary allegedly contains financial transactions of the Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

PM Modi attacks Rajasthan govt on paper leaks, corruption, law & order
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 1:59 PM IST

EC calls meeting of observers before announcing schedule for Assembly polls

Elections are likely to be conducted in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Rajasthan in November-December

EC calls meeting of observers before announcing schedule for Assembly polls
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 7:22 PM IST

Mizoram polls: MNF reveals candidates list, CM to contest from Aizawl East

The MNF only nominated two women candidates for the forthcoming Assembly polls

Mizoram polls: MNF reveals candidates list, CM to contest from Aizawl East
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 6:41 PM IST

We need neither BJP nor PM Modi, says BRS chief whip Vinaybhaskar

Attacking the BJP and PM Modi, Vinaybhaskar said that when BRS is offering prayers to Mahatma Gandhi, the BJP is praising Godse who killed Gandhi

We need neither BJP nor PM Modi, says BRS chief whip Vinaybhaskar
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 5:43 PM IST

PM Modi slams Gehlot government, launches projects worth Rs 5,000 cr

Ahead of Rajasthan state Assembly elections, Prime Minister Modi promises to boost tourism sector in the state

PM Modi slams Gehlot government, launches projects worth Rs 5,000 cr
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 4:22 PM IST

Rajasthan MLA Hudla polishes shoes, says politicians are public servants

Independent MLA Om Prakash Hudla was seen polishing shoes highlighting that an MLA's role was to serve the public, ahead of Rajasthan state assembly elections

Rajasthan MLA Hudla polishes shoes, says politicians are public servants
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 12:43 PM IST

BJP has been 'sleeping' for the last 4 years: Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Sachin Pilot slams BJP for not caring about public concerns in Rajasthan until election time and going after journalists in Delhi

BJP has been 'sleeping' for the last 4 years: Congress leader Sachin Pilot
Updated On : 05 Oct 2023 | 12:28 PM IST

Rajasthan elections 2023: Meet Sachin Pilot, the youth icon of Congress

Sachin Pilot became the youngest member of Parliament at the age of 26 and has been a popular figure among the Gujjar community

Rajasthan elections 2023: Meet Sachin Pilot, the youth icon of Congress
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 6:57 PM IST

Rajasthan CM approves Rs 18 crore for panoramas of great personalities

The chief minister announced the initiative during the 2023-24 state budget and will be financed by the state's Tourism Development Fund

Rajasthan CM approves Rs 18 crore for panoramas of great personalities
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 4:02 PM IST

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot challenges PM Modi's 'guarantee' on schemes

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanded the Prime Minister implement the schemes on a national level to underscore his commitment to the welfare schemes

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot challenges PM Modi's 'guarantee' on schemes
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 3:03 PM IST

BJP chief JP Nadda to flag off 51 chariots under 'Aapno Rajasthan'

This initiative will span over 20 days to collect suggestions from the public in Rajasthan, ahead of the state assembly elections

BJP chief JP Nadda to flag off 51 chariots under 'Aapno Rajasthan'
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 2:35 PM IST

Rajasthan CM Gehlot issues apology for 'corruption' remark in judiciary

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot submitted an affidavit in the Rajasthan High Court, tendering an 'unconditional apology' for his remarks suggesting widespread corruption in the judiciary

Rajasthan CM Gehlot issues apology for 'corruption' remark in judiciary
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 12:51 PM IST