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Assembly Elections 2023: Know the political equations, challenges & threats

Five states will go to the polls in 2023-24 ahead of Lok Sabha elections. What are the political equations, challenges, and threats? Watch the video to know the answer to these questions state-wise

Siddaramaiah reclaims Karnataka's Chief Minister throne

After days of brain-storming and parleys, Siddaramaiah has been chosen as the new Karnataka CM following the Congress party's recent victory. Watch the video to know about the new CM of Karnataka.

Behind Congress' Victory in Karnataka: Key strategies that worked in 2023 elections

Will Congress' triumphant win in Karnataka lead to a ripple effect in upcoming state assembly elections and beyond? Discover the factors that worked in their favour >

Akhilesh Yadav inducted people facing criminal charges, alleges Ghanshyam Lodhi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 17 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party MLC Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi slammed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and alleged that he has inducted people who have criminal cases against them. “Samajwadi Party says something else and does something else. SP has been in power four times, but they never worked for the development of OBCs,” said Ghyanshyam. He also alleged that the party chief Akhilesh Yadav has inducted people who have criminal cases against them without giving a thought. The loyalists of the party weren’t given respect after induction of the new ones from different parties, he said.

'Absolutely sure on winning more than 200 seats in WB': Rajnath Singh

Onboard, Mar 25 (ANI): Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh on March 25 expressed confidence over winning more than 200 seats in upcoming West Bengal Elections 2021."I am absolutely sure that BJP will win more than 200 seats in West Bengal Elections 2021. Bengal government should understand that in a democracy, the government runs through Constitution and not arrogance," said Rajnath Singh.

Watch: CM Banerjee chants 'Durga Path' during public rally in Bankura

Bankura (West Bengal), Mar 16 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in West Bengal's Bankura, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on March 16 chanted 'Durga Path'. West Bengal Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in eight phase starting from March 27 in the state.

Mamata's injury occurred due to security lapses: Rajnath Singh

Onboard, Mar 16 (ANI): Speaking on Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee's leg injury, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 16 said her accident occurred due to security lapses as per reports probed by agencies. "No one levelled allegations except Mamata didi. Reports of probe agencies and observers stated that the accident occurred due to security lapses. I hope she recovers soon. But it's a result of her desperation that she's accusing BJP for her injury," he said. "Her allegations hold no importance. We have run the govt from 2014 till now under PM Modi's leadership. People have supported us. We got more number of seats in second term. Had we not run govt properly then we wouldn't have achieved such majority in 2019 polls," he added. Few days back, CM Mamata got injured during the roadshow from Nandigram constituency.

Mamata Banerjee promises doorstep delivery of ration in Bengal during poll rally

Purulia (West Bengal), Mar 15 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has returned to the campaign trail for the upcoming assembly elections after suffering a leg injury during a public event in Nandigram last week. Addressing a public rally in Purulia on a wheelchair, Banerjee expressed confidence of retaining power in the state, and said the government after May will deliver ration to people's doorstep. Eight-phase assembly elections in West Bengal will start from March 27. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 02.

Gujarat, Himachal Assembly Election Results 2017

Counting of votes underway; trends show BJP ahead in both states

Watch: BJP's spectacular light show as part of election campaign on Sabarmati Riverfront

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Dec 08 (ANI): In a unique election campaigning style by the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad was illuminated with a spectacular light show on Thursday night. Alongside massive images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat's map, prominent works and policies of the saffron party were highlighted to draw state's citizens' attention ahead of the assembly polls. The state goes to polls on December 9 and 14.

Rahul Gandhi 'expects' Mani Shankar Aiyar to apologise to PM Modi for 'neech aadmi'remark

New Delhi, Dec 07 (ANI): After Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar sparked controversy by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'neech aadmi'(low-level person), Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi stated that he expect Aiyar to apologise for what he said. Gandhi took to his twitter handle and posted, "BJP and PM routinely use filthy language to attack Congress party. Congress has a different culture and heritage. I do not appreciate the tone and language used by Mr Mani Shankar Aiyer to address the PM. Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said". Aiyar's comments were in apparent response to PM Narendra Modi subtly attacking Jawaharlal Nehru at a rally in Gujarat earlier today.

Rahul Gandhi should clarify stand on Ram Temple, asks CM Yogi

Amreli (Gujarat), Dec 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minsiter Yogi Adityanath lashed out on Rahul Gandhi after Congress leader Kapil Sibal's arguments in the Supreme Court showed the "double standards" of the party at a time when Rahul Gandhi has been conspicuously visiting temples while campaigning for the Gujarat elections. He urged the people of Gujarat have to understand Rahul's trick.

Rahul Gandhi is owner of Congress: Dharmendra Pradhan on Rahul's elevation

Surat, Gujarat, Dec 04 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that there is no internal democracy in the Congress party as it was easily witnessed during Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's elevation to the top post. He added that it was nothing but an orchestrated series of events which they are bound to conduct because of pressure from Election Commission.

Watch: Hardik Patel holds massive road show in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 04 (ANI): Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Sunday held a massive road show in Surat. More than 50,000 people turned up for the event.

Sardar Patel was insulted by Congress, feeling the same way now: Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress Secretary Shehzad Poonawalla continued his tirade against the Congress party, saying that he felt insulted just like Sardar Patel by the then Congress leadership. According to him, the party had disowned Sardar Patel after he raised his voice against the party's dynasty politics. He added that till three days ago he had been receiving communication from Maharashtra Congress office, and now they claimed he wasn't a party member.

Congress opposes BJP for sake of opposing: PM Modi in Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat), Dec 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, said the Congress Party opposes the BJP just for 'sake of opposing'. Quoting example of bullet train's proposal, the Prime Minister alleged that Congress is envious of BJP as it could not take up this initiative. Lashing out further, PM Modi said his party changed the scenario of law and order in Bharuch, which was stuck by curfews and violence during Congress' leadership. "Do you remember the poor law and order situation in Bharuch when Congress was in power? Curfews and violence was common here. BJP changed this, not only in Bharuch but all over Gujarat", he asserted. Drawing parallels between Gujarat assembly polls and Uttar Pradesh civic polls, PM Modi said, "In U.P., where Congress ruled for decades, the state from where generations of top Congress leaders belong. We saw what happened there in the local elections. Congress was wiped out. U.P. knows the Congress well and so does Gujarat." After registering a

Rahul Gandhi visits Somnath Temple ahead of election rally

Patan (Gujarat), Nov 29 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi visited the famous Somnath Temple and offered his prayers in Gujarat's Patan on Wednesday. Gandhi, who made the visit ahead of his rally in Amreli, also paid tribute to Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The temple is believed to be the first among the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The Congress Vice President has been campaigning extensively in the poll-bound state. Gujarat goes to polls on December 9 and 14. The election results will be declared on December 18.

Giant balloon in Vadodara to remind citizens to vote

Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov 22 (ANI): Local administration in poll-bound Vadodara state hoisted a giant balloon atop a government building as part of an election awareness campaign. The balloon, mentioning the date of elections - December 14 and reading "Vote Vadodara", is the Election Commission's way of constantly reminding the residents to exercise their right to franchise. District collector of Vadodara, P. Bharathi, said the idea behind the initiative was to ensure that everybody votes compulsorily. The 180-seat assembly of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state will go to polls next month in two phases.

Record seizure of cash, liquor, drugs, metals in UP polls' 2nd phase: EC

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): After voting for second phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls ended on Wednesday evening, the Election Commission (EC) revealed that a record seizure of cash, liquor, drugs and several precious metals was carried out across the constituencies. Deputy Election Commissioner Vijay Dev said that cash worth Rs. 16.52 Crores, 3.29 Lakh litres liquor, 1.9 Kgs gold and drugs worth Rs. 1.16 Crores, were recovered. He added that strict action was taken against a number of trouble makers. 65.5 per cent of voting was recorded till 5 p.m. across 67 assembly constituencies in 11 districts of the politically important state.

UP Polls: Voting ends for second phase with over 65 percent voter turnout

Uttar Pradesh, Feb 15 (ANI): Voting for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections in 67 constituencies across 15 districts has come to an end with over 65 percent voter turnout. Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Bharatiya Janata Party are the main contenders in the state. The voter turnout for the first phase was 64.2 percent.