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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.

Will win more than 300 seats in UP elections: Amit Shah

Jalaun (UP), Dec 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 26 asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win more than 300 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. While addressing a BJP’s ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ in Jalaun, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 26 said that we are going win more than 300 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2022.“Today, I want to say that we're going win more than 300 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2022. Modi and Yogi stand for 'Sabka saath, Sabka vikas',” said Home Minister while addressing party’s ‘Jan Vishwas Yatra’ in Jalaun

Uttarakhand Elections: JP Nadda, CM Pushkar Dhami hold meeting with party leaders

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 26 (ANI): Ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda held a meeting with party leaders in Dehradun on December 26. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was also present in the meeting. The Uttarakhand Assembly polls are scheduled to take place early next year.

BJP's double engine word just a sham, people will reject them in election: Harish Rawat

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly polls in Uttarakhand, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat on December 25 said that the people of Uttarakhand will reject the BJP in this election. “BJP's double engine word is just a sham. The situation of inflation is such that the price rises more and more sharply on the way to the mountains, due to which every woman and family is suffering. The BJP also spoiled the education system. I think the people of Uttarakhand will reject the BJP in this election,” he added.

Some course correction is important to win upcoming elections: Harish Rawat

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly polls in Uttarakhand, Congress leader and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat on December 25 said that some course correction is important to win upcoming elections. “AICC is the owner just like BCCI is. The one who is in charge of the party is the coach but the captain also has his place. There should be a relationship of trust and understanding between these three. Whatever I said I asked to win. Sometimes expressing pain is beneficial for the party,” he added.

PM Modi appointed first woman defence, education, foreign and finance ministers: Nadda

Sagolband (Manipur), Dec 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on December 24 said that it was the Modi Government that appointed India's first woman defence minister, first woman education minister, first woman foreign minister, and first woman finance minister. While addressing Mahila Rally in Sagolband, BJP Chief said, "India's first woman defence minister, first woman education minister, first woman foreign minister, and first woman finance minister all were appointed by PM Modi. 12 Central ministers today are women."

Delhi CM Kejriwal promises no sacrilege if voted to power in Punjab election rally

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Dec 24 (ANI): Ahead of Punjab Assembly election 2022, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 24 hits back on the State Government over Ludhiana district court bomb blast. While addressing a public rally in Gurdaspur, Punjab, he said, “We will give an honest and strict government to Punjab. Until we have such a government in the state, bomb blasts like (Ludhiana court) will continue. We are the only party that works honestly. We brought an end to corruption in Delhi.” “If we are elected, we will ensure that there is no sacrilege of any religion, and those involved in sacrilege are punished. All bomb blasts will be investigated; their masterminds will be sent to jail,” he added.

Uttarakhand Polls: 601 grounds, 277 buildings identified for campaigning, says CEC Chandra

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls in Uttarakhand, the high-level team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting with representatives of political parties under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra in Dehradun on December 24. “Earlier, there used to be 1,500 voters at a polling booths but because of the situation of COVID, it has been reduced to 1,200. 623 new polling booths have been set up across the state and the total polling booths will now be 11,647,” said CEC Sushil Chandra. “601 grounds and 277 buildings have been identified for campaigning. It'll be the responsibility of SDMA and local police to maintain social distancing. Candidates can book them online and they will be allotted based on first come first serve basis,”

Delhi Govt to organise grand play on Dr BR Ambedkar’s life at JLN Stadium

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): To celebrate 75 years of Independence, Delhi Government will organise a grand play on Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s life on January 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, announced CM Kejriwal on death anniversary of Father of Constitution. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “Well-known personalities are related to this play, 50 shows will be held, it will be free for the public. Perhaps for the first time in India, a government is making such efforts to take the life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar to every child.”

Home Guards play vital role in maintaining law in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 06 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on December 6 addressed Home Guards and Civil Defence program and said, “Home Guards have always given their optimum contribution in managing daily affairs, emergency situations and social harmony. Even with limited resources, you have always executed every task.” “Today’s parade reminded me of my stint with NCC when I would march with a chest swelled with pride, just like you! Home Guards play a vital role in maintaining law and order in the state,” he added.

India, Russia hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar with Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held the first-ever 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Delhi on December 06. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “India-Russia Defence engagements have progressed in an unprecedented manner in recent times. We hope Russia will remain a major partner for India in these challenging circumstances.” Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu said, “Russia-India Defence cooperation is important for the relations between our two countries during these times. I am confident that Russia and India will help in enhancing regional security: EAM Jaishankar said, “India-Russia meeting today will address emergence of multipolarity and rebalancing. We look at the consequence of over-centralized globalisation. Long standing challenges of terrorism, violent extremism remain among newer challenges.