Page 8 - Video Gallery

Will contest Assembly elections on BJP ticket, says Goa Minister Govind Gaude

Panaji (Goa), Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly elections in Goa, State Minister Govind Gaude on January 11 announced to contest the polls on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket.“I have decided to resign as a minister and an Independent MLA today to join Bharatiya Janata Party,” said Govind Gaude.

Mayawati will not contest UP Assembly Polls: Satish Chandra Misra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls, BSP General Secretary Satish Chandra Misra on January 11 clarified that party's supremo Mayawati will not contest Assembly Polls. "Former Chief Minister Mayawati and I will not contest the assembly elections. Neither Samajwadi Party nor BJP will come to power, BSP is going to form the government in Uttar Pradesh," Misra added. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls will be held from February 10 to March 07.

UP Polls: CM Yogi, other leaders arrive at BJP Headquarters for Core Committee Meeting

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Headquarters in Delhi for Core Committee Meeting. State Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya along with other leaders also arrived to attend the meeting. The meeting is to discuss the poll strategy and to deliberate the names of probable candidates for the Assembly polls. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls will be held from February 10 to March 07.

UP Law Minister carries out door-to-door 'Jan Sampark Abhiyan' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, State Law Minister Brajesh Pathak on January 11 carried out door-to-door ‘Jan Sampark Abhiyan’ in Lucknow. "BJP workers, in groups of 5 people, are going door-to-door to seek public blessings. We will form the government again with more seats this time,” Pathak said.

UP BJP chief begins door-to-door 'Jan Sampark Abhiyan' ahead of Assembly polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the state BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh on January 11 has begun door-to-door ‘Jan Sampark Abhiyan’ in Lucknow. “In line with Election Commission guidelines, we are reaching out to the people in a group of 5, taking suggestions from them. Will win 300 plus seats and form government under Yogi Ji's leadership," the BJP chief said.

Election Commission should look at every aspect: SAD chief on guidelines for digital poll campaigning

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (ANI): Following the Election Commission’s guidelines to encourage digital poll campaigning amid the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on January 10 said that EC should look at every aspect. “EC should look at every aspect. The poor and the people in rural areas don't have access to these facilities. EC should call an all-party meeting to reach a consensus regarding the campaigning,” Badal added.

UP Polls 2022: Yogi Adityanath attends election committee meeting in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Jan 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 10 attended Bharatiya Janata Party’s election committee meeting at the party office in Lucknow. Elections for the 403 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven phases starting February 10.

Uttarakhand Assembly polls: We are fully prepared, confident of winning election, says CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Uttarakhand Polls 2022, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 10 showed confidence in winning the upcoming elections and said that they are fully prepared.Addressing a Press Conference, he said, “We will follow all the guidelines issued by the Election Commission. We are fully prepared and confident of winning this election.”

Uttarakhand govt takes decision in democratic manner: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 10 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 10 said that decisions are taken in a democratic manner by the state party. Taking a jibe at Congress, CM Dhami said, “In BJP, even an ordinary person can become a chief minister or prime minister. But in the Congress party, the same person has been the party president for the last 40 years. Have we ever questioned Congress? In our party, decisions are taken in a democratic manner.”

Uttarakhand govt disregarding orders of Election Commission in very shameful manner: Harish Rawat

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 10 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the ruling BJP in Uttarakhand, Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat on January 10 said that the present government is disregarding the order of the Election Commission. Addressing a Press Conference, Rawat said, “The present government is disregarding the order of the Election Commission in a very shameful manner. It is very shameful that postings were given to the loved ones in the Excise, Education, Health, Cooperative Departments. We have sent the list of such departments to the Election Commission and have complained.”

Goa Polls: BJP leader Michael Lobo resigns from Cabinet

Panaji (Goa), Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly elections, BJP leader Michael Lobo resigned from Cabinet on January 10. Lobo while speaking to media said that he was unhappy with the working of the party and the way party workers were looked upon. “I have resigned as Goa minister; hope people of Calangute constituency will respect my decision. I will also resign as MLA, will see what step to take next. I am in talks with other political parties. I was upset with the way we are looked at and party workers are unhappy,” said Michael Lobo.

UP Polls: Akhilesh Yadav knows he'll lose, finding new excuses every day, says Sidharth Nath Singh

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 10 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, MSME Minister and Spokesperson Sidharth Nath Singh on January 09, took a dig on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and said that he knows that he'll lose, and is therefore looking for new excuses every day. Talking to ANI, Singh said, "Akhilesh Yadav knows very well that he is going to lose the Assembly elections so he is finding new excuses every day. Yesterday he accused the Election Commission, saying digital elections are unfair. Today, he wrote to the EC demanding suspension of government officers." Uttar Pradesh will go to the assembly polls in 7 phases from February 10 to March 7. The poll panel said the counting of votes will take place on March 10.

Election Commission must ensure free, fair elections: Mayawati

Lucknow (UP), Jan 09 (ANI): Following the Election Commission’s announcement of the schedule for five states Assembly polls and related COVID restrictions, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on January 09 said that the commission must ensure free and fair elections.“All States poll must be held peacefully. Police admin must work without bias. The people of Uttar Pradesh should vote for development. Our party will follow all guidelines of EC. I will chair a meeting today regarding the final selection of candidates. Fear of the Election Commission is necessary for the government machinery. EC must ensure free and fair elections. BJP will lose this election if they will not misuse government machinery and not manipulate the voting machines,” Mayawati added.

Delhi CM Kejriwal calls for positive election campaign

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Following the Election commission’s announcement of the schedule for five states Assembly polls and related COVID restrictions, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on January 09 called for a positive campaign for the upcoming elections. Addressing AAP workers virtually, he said, “Election Commission has allowed door-to-door campaigning. You should go door-to-door from today itself. When you meet people, tell me about good works done by Delhi government.” Kejriwal added.

Election is medium to bring change in society: Delhi CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Following the Election commission’s announcement of the schedule for five states Assembly polls and related COVID restrictions, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on January 09 said that election is not a medium to change the government but it is a chance to bring about a change in society and the country. Addressing AAP workers virtually, he said, “When you go campaigning, you need to realize that you are performing a patriotic task.”

CEC announces Assembly elections in five states with COVID safety norms

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): While addressing a Press Conference ahead of Assemble election in five states in India including Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner of India Sushil Chandra on January 08 said that ECI decided to announce polls with safety norms in place. “As COVID cases soared in view of Omicron variant, ECI held meetings with Union Health Secretary and Home Secretary, experts, and health secretaries of States. After taking these views and ground situation, ECI decided to announce polls with safety norms in place,” he said.

BJP’s Sarabjit Kaur elected as new Chandigarh Mayor, AAP councillors create ruckus

Chandigarh, Jan 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's Sarabjit Kaur has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Sarabjit Kaur secured 14 out of 28 votes cast in the election to secure her seat. Soon after the declaration of the results, Aam Aadmi Party councillors created a ruckus in the Assembly hall of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.In Chandigarh civic polls that took place last month, new entrant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had put up a spectacular show by winning 14 of 35 wards.Chandigarh civic polls hold relevance as they were held just months before the Punjab assembly polls.

PM’s security breach a pre-planned conspiracy, questions Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Former Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry Kiran Bedi slammed the Congress-led Punjab government over the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy near Ferozepur (Punjab) and questioned whether the whole incident was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’.While talking to ANI, she said that the first security breach was the absence of Director-General of Police (DGP) and District Collector from the designated place.“The very first security breach was absence of DGP. State Home Minister and Home Secretary were also not present. Even the District Collector was absent. Was breach a pre-planned conspiracy? It is a clear case of ambush of the PM,” she said.

BJP, SAD (Sanyukt), Punjab Lok Congress to unite for Assembly elections: Gajendra Shekhawat

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Punjab BJP in-charge Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in Delhi on December 27 along with Punjab Lok Congress President Captain Amarinder Singh. While talking to press, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat declared BJP, SAD (Sanyukt), Punjab Lok Congress’ plans to unite for Punjab elections. He said, “Today the party chiefs of all the three parties BJP, Punjab Lok Congress and SAD (Sanyukt) headed by Dhindsa met. All three parties will join together for elections. A committee consisting of 2 members from each party will be formed to discuss the issues like seat sharing and a joint manifesto.”

Assembly Elections: Meeting convened by ECI with Health Ministry for prevailing COVID situation

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Amid the Omicron scare, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan arrived at the office of Election Commission of India (ECI) for a meeting convened by Election Commission of India with senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHoFW) on December 27, to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation for upcoming Assembly elections in five states. The Assembly elections are due in five states including Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab in 2022.