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Page 6 - Rajya Sabha Elections

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP, Congress bag 3 each in Karnataka, Rajasthan

Counting halted in Maharashtra, Haryana over accusations of rule violations

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP, Congress bag 3 each in Karnataka, Rajasthan
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 11:32 PM IST

RS poll counting on hold in Haryana as BJP seeks cancellation of 2 votes

BJP backed independent candidate wrote to EC of India, demanding the cancellation of votes of two Congress MLAs, due to "violation of the secrecy of votes in the Conduct of Election Rules 1961"

RS poll counting on hold in Haryana as BJP seeks cancellation of 2 votes
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 10:57 PM IST

RS polls: BJP suspends Rajasthan MLA for voting in favour of Cong candidate

Leader of Opposition Gulab Chand Kataria issued an order stating Kushwah voted for Tiwari despite a whip and that she was being suspended from the BJP's primary membership

RS polls: BJP suspends Rajasthan MLA for voting in favour of Cong candidate
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 9:48 PM IST

BJP wants Rajya Sabha votes of some Oppn MLAs cancelled over ballot display

A BJP delegation met EC after the polling process was over to seek a probe into the matter and cancellation of few votes

BJP wants Rajya Sabha votes of some Oppn MLAs cancelled over ballot display
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 7:53 PM IST

Rajya Sabha polls: JD(S) MLA votes for Cong, another one ignores party whip

The JD(S) leadership on Friday claimed at least two disgruntled MLAs did not vote in favour of its candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls for four seats from Karnataka, defying the party's diktat

Rajya Sabha polls: JD(S) MLA votes for Cong, another one ignores party whip
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 4:19 PM IST

Latest news LIVE: Rajya Sabha elections underway, tough fights in 4 states

From Rajya Sabha elections to rising coronavirus cases, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here

Latest news LIVE: Rajya Sabha elections underway, tough fights in 4 states
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 3:27 PM IST

Bombay HC refuses to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking release from jail

Another bench of the Bombay HC rejected Nawab Malik's plea seeking temporary release from jail to enable him to cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections

Bombay HC refuses to hear Nawab Malik's plea seeking release from jail
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 3:02 PM IST

HD Kumaraswamy alleges horse trading in Karnataka, accuses Siddaramaiah

"Yes, definitely. He is pressurising them not to vote for JD(S)," Kumaraswamy told media persons on being asked about Siddaramaiah's claims that some JD(S) MLAs were in touch with him

HD Kumaraswamy alleges horse trading in Karnataka, accuses Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 1:39 PM IST

HC rejects Malik's plea seeking release from jail to cast vote in RS polls

The Bombay High Court rejected Nawab Malik's petition seeking release from jail here to enable him to cast his vote in the Rajya Sabha elections, polling for which is underway

HC rejects Malik's plea seeking release from jail to cast vote in RS polls
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 12:44 PM IST

Rajya Sabha election 2022: Polling for 16 seats in 4 states today

The polls for 16 Rajya Sabha seats come ahead of the election for the next Preisdent of India, which is due to be held in July

Rajya Sabha election 2022: Polling for 16 seats in 4 states today
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 12:14 PM IST

Maharashtra: AIMIM MLAs to vote for Cong candidate in Rajya Sabha polls

The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided to vote in favour of the Congress candidate in fray for the Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra being held on Friday

Maharashtra: AIMIM MLAs to vote for Cong candidate in Rajya Sabha polls
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 9:37 AM IST

Rajasthan govt suspends internet services in Amer amid threat to MLA

The Rajasthan government on Thursday ordered suspension of internet services in the Amer area of Jaipur district, where Congress MLAs have been put up after they returned from Udaipur

Rajasthan govt suspends internet services in Amer amid threat to MLA
Updated On : 10 Jun 2022 | 6:47 AM IST

Presidential polls: Candidate must have 50 MPs, MLAs as proposers

Setting in motion the process for the 16th presidential election, the Election Commission on Thursday said anyone desiring to contest would need 50 electors as proposers and 50 others as seconders

Presidential polls: Candidate must have 50 MPs, MLAs as proposers
Updated On : 09 Jun 2022 | 6:07 PM IST

Special observers in 4 states, Rajya Sabha polling to be videographed: CEC

Amid allegations of attempts at horse-trading in the Rajya Sabha elections, CEC Rajiv Kumar said special observers have been appointed to oversee the poll process which will be videographed.

Special observers in 4 states, Rajya Sabha polling to be videographed: CEC
Updated On : 09 Jun 2022 | 6:03 PM IST

Delhi govt announces dry days in Rajinder Nagar constituency for bypoll

An order issued by the Excise Department said a dry day' will also be observed on June 26 when the votes will be counted

Delhi govt announces dry days in Rajinder Nagar constituency for bypoll
Updated On : 08 Jun 2022 | 7:36 PM IST

Uddhav, Pawar, Kharge meet MVA legislators ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections 2022, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray in a meeting with MVA legislators said that our victory is certain and asked them to stay united.

Uddhav, Pawar, Kharge meet MVA legislators ahead of Rajya Sabha elections
Updated On : 08 Jun 2022 | 12:09 PM IST

Cong alleges horse-trading bid, seeks FIR against Chandra, BJP leaders

The ruling Congress in Rajasthan on Tuesday night demanded registration of an FIR against Independent candidate Subhash Chandra and BJP leaders for alleged horse-trading attempts

Cong alleges horse-trading bid, seeks FIR against Chandra, BJP leaders
Updated On : 08 Jun 2022 | 9:49 AM IST

Ahead of RS polls, Shiv Sena corrals MLAs in Mumbai hotel to avoid poaching

All legislators of the Sena have been summoned to Mumbai and they will stay together till the polls on June 10

Ahead of RS polls, Shiv Sena corrals MLAs in Mumbai hotel to avoid poaching
Updated On : 07 Jun 2022 | 10:35 PM IST

By sidelining the Congress, Hemant Soren has proved his political acumen

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader has proved politics is not just something that runs in his family but is his own passion too.

By sidelining the Congress, Hemant Soren has proved his political acumen
Updated On : 06 Jun 2022 | 6:15 AM IST

House-proud MPs: RS elections have a lot of intricate politics behind them

The results of the Rajya Sabha election will come out on June 10

House-proud MPs: RS elections have a lot of intricate politics behind them
Updated On : 06 Jun 2022 | 6:12 AM IST