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Assembly elections: Schedule for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal, Sikkim

Election Commission announces dates for state Assemblies which will be conducted alongside the Lok Sabha poll, from April 19

Panel on 'One Nation, One Election' invites suggestions from public

The suggestions can be posted on the committee's website, onoe.gov.in or sent by email to sc-hlc@gov.in, as stated in the notice

Year in review: Major political events that captured imagination in 2023

Welfarism and the outreach of political parties to women dominated the discourse. In 2023, both the BJP and the Congress wooed women as a distinct vote bank like never before

Bhajanlal Sharma named Rajasthan CM; Diya Kumari, Prem Chand Bairwa Dy CMs

Bhajanlal Sharma, 56, hails from Bharatpur, has been a long-time member of the BJP party but this was his first run as MLA from the Sangner Assembly seat, which falls under the Jaipur Lok Sabha consti

Election for the final seat in Rajasthan Assembly to be held on January 5

Polling for the Karanpur Assembly seat of Rajasthan has been adjourned following the death of the incumbent MLA and Congress candidate Gurmeet Singh Koonar

Rumbles in INDIA bloc as Congress fails to deliver in state elections

On the first day of Parliament, BJP members greeted the PM with slogans of "teesri baar Modi sarkar" as he entered the Lok Sabha

Increased women representation in 2023 state polls, 46% MLAs retain seats

There is a rise in the number of women elected to the five state legislatures in 2023 compared to 2018, except in Rajasthan

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs as BJP clinches 3 state polls; banks soar

Closing Bell on December 4, 2023: The S&P BSE Sensex zoomed over 1,400 points intraday to hit a new record high of 68,918. The Nifty50, on the other hand, hit a fresh lifetime high of 20,703

As MPs, Union ministers win Assembly elections, how likely are by-polls?

Resignation from Lok Sabha, replacing Union ministers and possible cabinet reshuffle months ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, are all on the table, with BJP MPs stating state Assembly seats

Verdict 2023: State poll outcome blueprint for interim Budget 2024-25

The effective containment of the fiscal deficit in the first half of FY24 provides the government with leverage to announce pro-people schemes in the interim Budget

Assembly election results: BJP sweeps MP, wrests Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh

Congress unseats BRS in Telangana, derails KCR's national goal

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Rajasthan Assembly election 2023 results: Here's how leaders reacted

The counting of votes in Rajasthan concluded on December 3, with BJP winning the majority with 115 seats and the Congress securing 68 seats

Rajasthan elections: BJP regains power with 115 seats, Congress wins 69

Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023: Vote share of BJP was around 41.69% and Congress at 39.53%, according to the Election Commission of India

BJP consolidates grip on Madhya Pradesh, eyeing recurrence of 2013 triumph

Despite the BJP's nearly two decades in power, the Congress party's bid to dislodge the ruling party fell short

Rajasthan election results: CM Ashok Gehlot concedes defeat to BJP

The incumbent chief minister may hand in his resignation to the governor of Rajasthan on Sunday

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: Who is leading at 2:30 pm?

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: As of 2:30 pm, BJP had 42% of the vote share, followed by Congress at 39%

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: Who is leading at 1:30 pm?

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: As of 1:30 pm, BJP had 41.98% of the vote share, followed by Congress at 39.23%

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: Who is leading at 12:30 pm?

Rajasthan Assembly elections results 2023: As of 12:30 pm, BJP had 41.89% of the vote share, followed by Congress at 39%