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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant leaves for Delhi to meet JP Nadda for state Assembly Polls

Panaji (Goa), Jan 16 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 16 left for New Delhi from Panaji. He is likely to meet Bhartaiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda for the upcoming state Assembly Polls. Goa Assembly elections are scheduled on February 14. Election results for all 40 seats will be declared on March 10.

Delhi reports 20,718 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Due to a decline in the number of samples tested, Delhi witnessed a decline in its daily COVID-19 cases, reporting 20,718 COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state government on January 15. As per the bulletin provided by the health department, the positivity rate for the day mounted to 30.64 per cent. A total of 67,624 samples were tested during the last 24 hours, 19,554 people recovered from the infection, taking the total recoveries to 15,72,942. 30 people lost their lives to the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. The death toll in Delhi due to the virus currently stands at 25,335.

Uttarakhand Mahila Congress demands 20 pc reservation for women in upcoming polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 15 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttarakhand, State Mahila Congress president Sarita Arya on January 15 demanded 20 per cent reservation for women in the upcoming polls. “We got hope from 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' slogan. So we also demanded 20 pc tickets for women in state polls. But some women workers are telling me that if you are not able to get ticket for yourself, then how will you get ticket for us,” she added.

Uttarakhand polls: Central parliamentary board will decide names of candidates by 19-20th, says Pralhad Joshi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s election committee on January 15 held a meet to finalise the list of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls.After attending the meet, Uttarakhand BJP poll in-charge Pralhad Joshi said, “We discussed names. We are going to Delhi. There the names of the candidates will go to the Parliamentary Board in Delhi. Names of candidates will be decided by 19-20th.”

Uttarakhand polls: Central parliamentary board will decide final candidates, says CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 15 (ANI): The central parliamentary board in Delhi will take the final decision of the names of the candidates for the upcoming Uttarakhand assembly election, informed Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 15. “There was a meeting with the Election Committee of the state. Several names have been suggested in the meeting. The central parliamentary board in Delhi will take the final decision of the name of the candidates for the upcoming elections,” added CM Dhami.

Goa Polls: AAP chief kicks-off door-to-door election campaign in St Andre

St Andre (North Goa), Jan 15 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly polls, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on January 15 launched door-to-door election campaign in St. Andre assembly, North Goa. "People are excited to give chance to a new party and are looking for an honest alternative. AAP will give honest government," said Kejriwal. Goa will go to the polls on February 14.

Budget with BS, Ep 5: Privatisation, direct tax mop-up, and Pronab Sen Q&A

Will privatisation in non-strategic sectors get a push in Budget 2022? What does Pronab Sen see as biggest Budget challenges for FM? Will FY22 direct tax collections exceed BE? Get all answers here