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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.

UP Polls: BJP releases first list of candidates, Yogi Adityanath to contest from Gorakhpur

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The BJP on January 15 announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will contest the polls from Gorakhpur and Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya will contest UP Polls from Sirathu in Prayagraj. Addressing a press conference, BJP Uttar Pradesh poll in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan said, “We are releasing the list of candidates on 48/55 seats in the second phase and 57/58 seats in first phase,” the Union Minister said. “CM Yogi Adityanath to contest UP Polls from Gorakhpur. Deputy CM Kesav Prasad Maurya to contest UP Polls from Sirathu in Prayagraj district.” UP Assembly Elections will be held from February 10 to March 07.

UP polls: Samajwadi Party will not take any BJP MLA, minister anymore, says Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Jan 15 (ANI): After the announcement of BJP’s first list of candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on January 15 said that the party will not take any BJP MLA and minister anymore. Addressing a Press Conference in Lucknow, Yadav said, “They can deny tickets to their leaders if they wish to.”

BSP releases first list of 53 candidates for UP Assembly polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 15 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has released the first list of candidates on 53 assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming polls. While addressing a Press Conference, BSP Chief Mayawati on January 15 said, “We have finalized candidates on 53 seats in the first list, remaining 5 will we released in a day or two.” UP Assembly Election will be held from February 10 to March 07.

UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav just wants Dalit vote bank, says Bhim Army Chief

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 15 (ANI): Bhim Army Chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad on January 15 confirmed that his political outfit - the Azad Samaj Party would not ally with the Samajwadi Party (SP) for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. While addressing a Press Conference he alleged that Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav just want Dalit votes. “After all the discussions, in the end, I felt that Akhilesh Yadav does not want Dalits in this alliance, he just wants Dalit vote bank. He humiliated the people of Bahujan Samaj, I tried for 1 month 3 days but the alliance could not happen,” the Bhim Army Chief said.

Will see mountain of tears after poll results: Mukhtar Naqvi targets SP

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls 2022, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on January 14 slammed Samajwadi Party and said, “Would you be breaking protocols for your political goals? They (Samajwadi Party) are corrupt, dishonest and even the new additions don't follow any rules. They think of themselves as above law; let them smile now. Will see 'mountain of tears' after poll results.”Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will be held in seven phases.

Watch: BSP worker cries bitterly after being denied poll ticket

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (ANI): BSP worker Arshad Rana on January 13 broke down while claiming that he was promised a ticket in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He was denied the ticket, at last moment despite putting up hoardings for the polls.

UP polls: 4 BJP rebel MLAs including Swami Prasad Maurya, Dharam Singh Saini join Samajwadi Party

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh Ministers Swami Prasad Maurya and Dharam Singh Saini, who resigned this week from the Yogi Adityanath government and the ruling BJP ahead of Assembly polls, have joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) on January 14 in the presence of the party chief Akhilesh Yadav.Along with the former Ministers, the sitting MLAs Bhagwati Sagar, Vinay Shakya, Roshan Lal Verma, Mukesh Verma, and Brajesh Kumar Prajapati have also joined SP. Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will be held in seven phases. Polling will be held from February 10 and the counting of votes will take place on March 10.

UP polls: MLAs leaving BJP for their personal benefits, says Sidharth Nath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (ANI): Reacting to the resignations of MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, State Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on January 14 said that the MLAs are leaving BJP for their personal benefits. He said, "There are several reasons for these MLAs to leave BJP, some are going for their personal benefit, others fear they won't get the ticket from the constituency of their choice. In logo ne 5 saal tak BJP ke saath rahkar malai kaane ka kaam kiya." "OBCs and Dalits are being misguided in the state. Let them (MLAs who left BJP) list 10 welfare schemes by Samajwadi Party for OBCs and Dalits. Samajwadi Party only works for Muslims and Yadavs. I want to tell them that other OBC communities will never join them," Singh added