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Swami Prasad Maurya to join SP today, supporters gather outside his residence

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 14 (ANI): Supporters of Swami Prasad Maurya gathered outside his residence in Lucknow on January 14. He is likely to join Samajwadi Party today. Maurya resigned as a UP Minister on January 11. Many political leaders are switching their sides ahead of Assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections will be held from February 10 to March 07.

People like SP Maurya move from one party to another as elections come: SP ally chief

Lucknow, Jan 14 (ANI): Days after Swami Prasad Maurya’s exit from the Uttar Pradesh cabinet and from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mahan Dal, the ally of Samajwadi Party on January 13 said that people like Swami Prasad Maurya move from one party to another as elections come near. “He didn't raise his voice for our community when he was in BSP and BJP. Now, they are coming to SP, we welcome them but want them to raise voice for our people,” he added. Mahan Dal is contesting UP elections in alliance with Samajwadi Party.Uttar Pradesh assembly elections are scheduled to be held in seven phases from 10th Feb-7th March 2022. The counting of votes for all seven phases will be done on 10 March.

Not contesting any elections: Rakesh Tikait

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Jan 13 (ANI): ?Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on January 13 informed that his party will not contest in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. “Sanjay Raut met me today regarding the farmers' protest that was held in Delhi. He invited me to Maharashtra. We are not contesting any elections,” said Tikait.

Even if dozens of cases registered against me, my morale will not be weakened: Swami Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 13 (ANI): Reacting to the non-bailable warrant issued against him, just a day after resigning from the post of Uttar Pradesh Minister, Swami Prasad Maurya on January 13 said his morals are not going to weaken even if dozens of cases are registered against him. Maurya said, “A non-bailable warrant has been issued against me in an 8-year-old case. It's just 2nd day of my resignation (as UP min). Even if dozens of cases registered against me, my morale will not be weakened. The more they trouble me, the more strongly I'll defeat them.”

NCP, SP to contest elections together in UP: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): With just weeks left before commencement of Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Nationalist Congress Party and Samajwadi Party have decided to contest elections together, informed NCP leader Nawab Malik on January 13. “We've decided to contest elections with Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. One seat has been announced and talks are on for other seats. We will support the alliance which is forming in UP,” said leader Malik.

Hopeful for glorious victory in 2022 Assembly Polls: UP Deputy CM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on January 13 said that a very fruitful session was held regarding candidates on 172 Assembly seats of the state in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) Central Election Committee meeting in Delhi today. “We are hopeful of registering a glorious victory in the 2022 Assembly elections,” he added. Elections for the 403 assembly constituencies in UP will be held in seven phases starting February 10.

Uttarakhand Polls: BJP manifesto to be released soon, says CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 13 (ANI): Ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly Polls 2022 which is scheduled on February 14, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 13 said that their party’s manifesto will be released soon. “Everyone has only one goal for the upcoming Assembly Election in Uttarakhand to cross the mark of 60 seats. Whatever we have done for the state and will do later will be released in our manifesto very soon.”

Arvind Kejriwal not ready to reveal AAP’s Punjab CM face

Mohali (Punjab), Jan 13 (ANI): On the second day of his Punjab tour, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is still not ready to reveal party's Chief Ministerial face for upcoming Punjab Polls. “Bhagwant Mann is very dear to me. He is like a younger brother. I was also saying that we should make him the CM face for Punjab Assembly elections, but he said let the people of Punjab decide this,” said Kejriwal.

BJP MLA Mukesh Verma quits party ahead of UP Polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) Jan 13 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Shikohabad, Mukesh Verma on January 13 resigned from primary membership of the party. He said that Swami Prasad Maurya is their leader and they will support whatever decision he takes. Many other leaders leave party in coming days.

Priyanka Gandhi releases Congress’ first list of 125 candidates for UP Polls

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on January 13 announced the first list of 125 candidates for Uttar Pradesh Polls. “Out of the total 125 candidates, 40 per cent are women and 40 per cent are the youth. With this historic initiative, we hope to bring in a new kind of politics in the state” she added.

Shiv Sena will not be part of any alliance in UP, clarifies Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on January 13 said that his party will not be a part of any alliance in Uttar Pradesh. The clarification came ahead of the UP Assembly Elections that will be held from February 10 to March 07. "Shiv Sena will not be part of any alliance in UP. We have ideological differences with Samajwadi Party but we want a change in the state. We have been working for a long time in UP but didn't contest elections because we didn't want to hurt BJP," Sanjay Raut said.

Uttarakhand Polls: Police, ITBP hold flag march in Gopeshwar

Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand), Jan 13 (ANI): Ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly Polls 2022 which is scheduled on February 14, Police along with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on January 12 held flag march in Gopeshwar, Chamoli. Legislative Assembly elections will be held in Uttarakhand on 14 February 2022 to elect 70 members of the state Legislative Assembly.

Punjab Polls: Kejriwal kicks-off door-to-door election campaign in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab), Jan 12 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on January 12 commenced a door-to-door election campaign in the Kharar assembly of Mohali district. Elections to be held in the state on February 14 to elect the 117 members for the legislative assembly.

Former Congress, SP MLAs join BJP ahead of UP Polls

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election, former Congress and Samajwadi Party MLAs joined BJP on January 12. They joined Bhartiya Janata Party in presence of Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma. The polling in Uttar Pradesh will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27, and March 3 and 7 in seven phases.

Father not asking tickets for me or my sister, clarifies Swami Prasad Maurya’s son

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 12 (ANI): Utkrist Maurya Ashok, son of former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Swami Prasad Maurya on January 11 clarified that his father is not asking for tickets for him or his sister. His clarification came a day after the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Swami Prasad Maurya. “Even today, there is no such issue that my father wants a ticket for me or my sister. My father and the party will decide if I have to contest the election or they want me as a party worker for the upcoming Assembly polls,” Utkrisht Maurya Ashok said.

Punjab CM Channi’s cousin brother Jaswinder Dhaliwal joins BJP

Chandigarh (Punjab), Jan 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Punjab Assembly Elections, Jaswinder Singh Dhaliwal, cousin brother of the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi joined the BJP on January 11 in Chandigarh, Punjab. He joined the party in the presence of Punjab BJP in-charge Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Many political leaders are switching their sides ahead of the elections. The Punjab Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

Punjab Polls: AAP to declare CM face next week, says Kejriwal

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (ANI): Ahead of Punjab Assembly Polls, National Convenor of Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 12 said that the party will declare the Chief Minister face next week. “We assure the people of Punjab to improve the law and order situation and ensure justice in all previous incidents of sacrilege if AAP comes to power. Security will be ensured to all - be it PM or anyone else,” said Kejriwal.The Punjab Assembly Polls will be held on February 14.

BJP has forgotten Manohar Parrikar's legacy, alleges Michael Lobo

Panaji (Goa), Jan 12 (ANI): Soon after joining Congress on January 11, former Goa BJP Minister Michael Lobo lambasted on BJP and said that the party has forgotten the legacy of former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “I have not asked anyone for a ticket (for my wife). BJP has forgotten former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's legacy,” he added. The Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

BMC elections: No decision on curtailing age limit for tickets in Shiv Sena, says Mumbai Mayor

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on January 11 said, “There is no such decision on curtailing the age limit for tickets in Shiv Sena for Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections; decision will be taken by Aditya Thackeray. They will take a call over the ones having criminal records.”

UP Assembly Polls: BJP minister Swami Prasad Maurya quits party

Lucknow (UP), Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, State Cabinet Minister Swami Prasad Maurya on January 11 resigned from his ministerial post citing that the reason behind his resignation is government’s attitude. “I have resigned from the Yogi Cabinet keeping in mind the government's attitude against Dalits, backward classes, farmers, youths and traders. I will consult with my supporters and decided on joining another party,” said Swami Prasad Maurya.