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BJP will form govt in Goa with thumping majority: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 20 said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the majority government in the state.“BJP Central Committee has released the list of 34 candidates out of 40 today. I am sure that the public will elect me once again. BJP will form majority government in Goa,” said Goa CM. Elections to be held in Goa on February 14 to elect 40 members of legislative Assembly.

Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states, says Anil vij

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 20 (ANI): Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on January 20 asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to win in the five poll-bound states -- Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand."Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states... earlier, some came and won elections by raising slogans of 'gareebi hatao', then someone won votes by saying 'my mother died, give me votes', but now politics happen with development only," said Vij.

Sanjay Raut reminds contribution of Manohar Parrikar in establishing BJP in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Following the row over Utpal Parrikar not selected as Bharatiya Janta Party’s Panaji candidate ahead of Goa Polls, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reminded the contributions of late former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in establishment of BJP in Goa and assured support to his son Utpal Parrikar. “It's up to Utpal Parrikar (son of late former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar) whether to contest the Goa Assembly elections or not. His family has a huge contribution in establishing BJP in Goa. We will support him if he contests elections independently,” said Sanjay Raut.

Goa Polls: BJP candidate from Panaji Atanasio Monserrate assures win by highest ever margin

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party gave ticket to contest from Panaji ahead of Goa Polls, Atanasio Monserrate assured that he along with his supporters will try to win Panaji assembly elections with highest ever margin. The seat was held for 25 years by late former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “I can’t compare myself with Manohar Parrikar, he was the tallest leader,” said Atanasio Monserrate.

Goa Polls: CM Pramod Sawant to contest from Sanquelim, Dy CM from Margaon Constituency

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded the sitting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant from Sanquelim Assembly Constituency. The party also announced 34 candidates for the Goa Polls, and informed that the Goa Deputy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar will contest from Margaon in the upcoming elections. The Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

No serious law and order issue in Goa since BJP took charge: Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): With just few weeks left before commencement of Goa Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) addressed a Press Conference in Delhi on January 20. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis claimed since BJP formed government in Goa, no dire law and order issue came up. "BJP has given stability in Goa and is fulfilling the goal of development envisioned by late former CM Manohar Parrikar. No serious law and order issue in Goa since BJP took charge," said Devendra Fadnav

Sitting MLA from Panaji gets ticket, Utpal Parrikar to consider given option: Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): With just few weeks left before commencement of Goa Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) addressed a Press Conference in Delhi on January 20. On being asked why Utpal Parrikar, son of late former CM Manohar Parrikar, was not given ticket to contest election from Panaji, BJP Leader Devendra Fadnavis informed that the sitting MLA from Panaji has been given the ticket, and Utpal Parrikar is being given more options. "Sitting MLA has been given ticket from Panaji. Utpal Parrikar, former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's son, and his family are our family. We gave two more options to him but he rejected first one, and the second option is being discussed with him," said BJP leader Fadnavis.

Any party that Mamata Banerjee campaigns for will lose, says Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, Jan 19 (ANI): BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s upcoming campaign for the Samajwadi Party. “I don’t know how much Samajwadi Party will benefit from CM Mamata Banerjee’s support. Any party she campaigns for will go in loss,” said Adhikari. The polling in UP will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 in seven phases.

Punjab Deputy CM lauds Punjabis' sacrifice during freedom struggle, questions BJP for their contributions

Chandigarh, Jan 19 (ANI): In view of security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Punjab visit on January 05, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on January 19 trained guns at Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and said, “Punjabis sacrificed themselves during British rule, what's BJP's contribution”. “Do they (BJP) want to defame Punjab? I don't know if farmers were even there during PM Modi's security breach; there were BJP flags. Punjabis sacrificed themselves during British rule. What's BJP's contribution?” questioned Randhawa.

Chhattisgarh CM slams Yogi, says ‘people are extremely upset with his govt in UP’

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 19 slammed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by saying people are “extremely upset” with his government in the state. “I went for door-to –door campaign in Noida, Jewar, Dadri and Mathura for three days. I had conversations with women, farmers and several people. They are extremely upset,” said Baghel. The polling in UP will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 in seven phases.

Uttarakhand Polls: Late General Bipin Rawat’s brother Vijay Rawat joins BJP

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly Elections, Retried Colonel Vijay Rawat, the younger brother of late CDS General Bipin Rawat in presence of State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 19 in New Delhi.

Watch: BJP’s Central Election Committee meeting underway in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections in various states, the senior leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 19 attended Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi to finalise candidates for the polls. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, UP CM Yogi Adityanth, BJP national chief JP Nadda, and other leaders were present in the meeting.

Goa Polls: Talks with Congress failed, NCP-Shiv Sena will fight together, says Praful Patel

Bambolim (Goa), Jan 19 (ANI): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on January 19 announced alliance with Shiv Sena for the upcoming Goa Assembly Elections. The announcement was made by Patel in a joint Press Conference with Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Patel also mentioned that despite efforts to form alliance with the Congress, talks had failed and now they have decided to contest separately.“We made an offer to Congress to jointly contest Goa polls, but in vain. They neither said yes nor no. NCP and Shiv Sena will jointly fight Goa polls, not all 40 seats, but a substantial number,” said Patel.Patel also informed that the first final list of candidates will be released tomorrow, other lists will follow later.

Goa Assembly Polls: No need to form alliance with Shiv Sena, NCP, says Congress leader

Mumbai, Jan 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on January 19 reacted to Praful Patel’s statement on NCP-Congress alliance in Goa Assembly Elections, saying Congress’ position is good thus there is no need to unite with Shiv Sena and NCP. “The high command takes the decision on alliance. To stop BJP in Maharashtra, Sonia Gandhi helped them. In other states, the Congress situation is good so there is no need to form alliance with Shiv Sena and NCP,” said Nana Patole.

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.