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We will not support anyone in Assembly Elections, says Rakesh Tikait

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of this year’s Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on January 18 in Prayagraj said that he will not support anyone in this year’s elections, and claimed that the recognition towards the farmers by the political parties is the biggest victory of the farmers' agitation. “Matters related to farmers and the organisation were discussed in 3-day brainstorming session. The biggest victory of the farmers' agitation is that political parties now think about them. We will not support anyone in this election,” Rakesh Tikait said.

AAP declares Amit Palekar as CM candidate for Goa Assembly Elections

Dona Paula (Goa), Jan 19 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared Amit Palekar as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Goa Assembly Polls on January 19. While making the announcement, the party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that Amit Palekar is an advocate by profession and comes from the Bhandari community. Legislative Assembly Elections will be held in Goa on February 14, 2022 to elect 40 members of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on March 10, 2022.

NCP, Congress not in talks regarding Goa Assembly Elections, says Praful Patel

South Goa, Jan 19 (ANI): Senior leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Praful Patel on January 18 said that NCP and Congress party aren’t in talks regarding the upcoming Goa Assembly Elections when asked about their alliance. “Congress thinks it can fight the Goa Assembly elections on its own. It is up to them. We are not talking to them anymore. NCP and Shiv Sena will fight this election together. NCP will definitely win a few seats in Goa,” said NCP leader.

BJP betrayed me, I’ve decided to resign from all posts: SK Sharma ahead of UP Polls

Mathura (UP), Jan 19 (ANI): In a dramatic turn of event, with just a few weeks left before commencement of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Mathura SK Sharma alleged that the party has betrayed him and he has decided to resign from all the post in the party. “I have been working for BJP for past 5 years and spent crores of rupees but they betrayed me. My target was to get 1.25 lakh votes in the upcoming election. I have decided to resign from all posts in BJP, it's not the same party anymore,” said leader SK Sharma on not getting a ticket from BJP.

Uttarakhand Polls: CEC will finalise candidates, says CM Dhami

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Delhi on January 18 to participate in the BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held tomorrow. Speaking to ANI, CM Dhami in Delhi said, “We have put all the names in front of our Central Election Committee, now the final decision will be that of the committee.”

Uttarakhand CM Dhami to participate in BJP CEC meeting to finalise candidates for polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 18 (ANI): After addressing a public meeting virtually on January 18, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he will be participating in the BJP Central Election Committee meeting on January 19. The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) will meet on January 19 to finalise candidates for Goa, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh Elections. Shortlisted names of the candidates recommended to the CEC have been already discussed by the top leadership with the state units. Names for Goa, and Uttarakhand are to be approved and names for a few more phases of Uttar Pradesh will be approved by the CEC on January 19.

SP includes 300 units of free electricity in their election manifesto

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on January 18 said that the party has included 300 units of free electricity in their election manifesto. “The Samajwadi Party has included it in its manifesto to provide 300 units of free electricity. The campaign for this will be started from tomorrow. The registered name on the electricity bill will be filled in the form under this campaign,” he added.

UP Polls: Names of candidates for seats to be announced in 2-4 days, says Nishad Party founder

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Nishad Party founder Sanjay Nishad on January 18 in Delhi said that the party will soon announce the names of candidates for all the seats. “Names of all the seats will be announced in two to four days, after our meeting today,” the party founder said. “We are working to win the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and have no problem in giving the seats to BJP,” he added.

Punjab Polls: Bhagwant Mann expresses gratitude to AAP for his selection as CM candidate

Mohali (Punjab), Jan 18 (ANI): After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared him as chief ministerial candidate for Punjab, Bhagwant Mann expressed his gratitude to the party over his selection. “I thank the party from the bottom of my heart that they put such great faith in me. I also thank the people of Punjab for believing in me. Now my responsibility has doubled, so I will work with double zeal,” Mann added.

Bhagwant Mann to be AAP's CM candidate for Punjab polls

Mohali (Punjab), Jan 18 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann has been named as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls, said the party's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on January 18. “Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur constituency in Punjab Bhagwant Mann will be the party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections,” Arvind Kejriwal said. The Punjab Assembly Elections will be held on February 20.

Ittihad-e-Millat Council to support Congress in UP Elections

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): The Ittehad-e-Millat Council Party Chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan on January 17 in Lucknow, extended his support to the Congress party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. The UP Assembly Elections will be held from February 10 to March 07 in 7 phases.

Sales of poll materials in Lucknow goes down due to EC's restrictions

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, the shopkeepers in Lucknow claimed that the sale of election campaign materials have suffered following the Election Commission’s COVID guidelines. They expressed their concerns regarding the low sales of poll materials. UP Assembly Polls will be held from February 10 to March 07 in 7 phases.

CM Yogi must win election from Gorakhpur Constituency: Rakesh Tikait

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 17 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on January 17 stated that State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath must win election from Gorakhpur Constituency.“We're not supporting anyone. Yogi must win election from (Gorakhpur) as we need strong opposition in the State,” said Tikait. The polling in UP will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 in seven phases. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.

UP Polls: No candidate should seek endorsement from me, says BKU Chief

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 17 (ANI): Bhartiya kisan Union (BKU) national president Naresh Tikait on January 16 issued a clarification on his appeal to vote for SP-RLD alliance in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Polls. Speaking to ANI, BKU chief Naresh Tikait said, "I said something that I shouldn't have. Kisan Samyukt Morcha is supreme and I am not above it. If any candidate comes here, I will give my blessings but no one should seek endorsement."

Goa polls: AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal holds door-to-door campaign

Goa, Jan 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on January 16 held a door-to-door campaign in Cortalim. “People are excited to vote for AAP. People of Goa wants a change,” the AAP convenor said. Many people joined the campaign.

Akhilesh Yadav demands EC for removal of all officials who worked with Asim Arun

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 16 (ANI): After former IPS officer, Asim Arun joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 16, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised his entry and said that he would complain to the Election Commission to remove all officials who worked with IPS-Officer-turned BJP leader. “I will complain to the Election Commission to remove all officials who joined BJP with Asim Arun. Questions will arise on the EC if it doesn't probe the matter; we won't believe the EC is working fairly,” said Akhilesh Yadav.

UP Polls: Bhupesh Baghel participates in door-to-door campaign in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on January 16 participated in a door-to-door campaign in Noida. “Others are either politicising in the name of caste or playing 'religion politics', but no one is talking about common people, except Congress. From youth, farmers, women to backward communities we are taking everyone along,” the Congress leader said while addressing the media persons. UP Assembly Election will be held from February 10 to March 07.

Goa polls: Sanjay Raut slams AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for door-to-door campaign

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on January 16 slammed Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for doing a door-to-door campaign in poll-bound Goa despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi. “Delhi CM is doing door-to-door campaigns in Goa despite increasing cases in Delhi. What's the need? He can just convey his message,” said Raut.

Arvind Kejriwal promises Rs 1000 to every woman if AAP voted to power in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Jan 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal, Arvind Kejriwal promised Rs 1000 to every woman above 18 years of age if his party is voted to power in Goa. “Mohalla clinics and hospitals will be opened in every village and district of Goa, for better and free healthcare. Farming issues will be solved after discussing with the farmer community. The trading system will be streamlined and simplified,” the AAP convenor said. “We will provide Rs 1000 to every woman above 18 years of age. The tourism sector will be developed as per international standards. Goa will have 24/7 free electricity and water. Roads will be improved and free education will be given in all government schools,” he further added.

Goa Polls: Unemployed youth to get Rs 3000 per month if AAP voted to power, assures Kejriwal

Panaji (Goa), Jan 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal on January 16 assured that the unemployed youth will get Rs 3000 per month if the party is voted to power. “Goa public is looking forward to the upcoming elections on Feb 14. AAP is fresh hope. They didn't have any choice except BJP/Congress earlier, they want a change and are frustrated,” the AAP Convenor said. “AAP has developed a 13-point agenda for the Goa public. Employment will be provided to youth, those who do not get an employment will get aid of Rs 3000 per month. Mining has huge vested interest, we will provide land rights in 6 months of coming into power,” he further added. Goa Assembly Election will be held on February 14.