Friday, March 29, 2024

Elections

Choose between those who live with you and outsiders who come to Punjab to loot and exploit: Sukhbir Badal to Punjabis

SARDULGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections the choice before Punjabis was between those who had always lived and worked amidst them versus outsiders who only came to Punjab to loot and exploit.

LS elections Phase 1: 64 candidates of different parties file nominations for 6 seats in MP

BHOPAL: Sixty-four candidates of the various political parties have filed nominations for the six Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh that will go to the polls in the first phase on April 19.

LS polls: Raj Chief Secretary holds review meeting with 5 neighboring states

JAIPUR: The Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, Sudhansh Pant, on Wednesday virtually addressed a meeting of the Chief Secretaries, Directors General of Police, and Principal Secretaries (Home) of the five neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

We will win Khadoor Sahib Constituency seat with a big lead:  ETO

AMRITSAR: Aam Aadmi Party will win the seat of Lok Sabha Constituency Khadoor Sahib with a big lead and the biggest lead will be from Jandiala Guru and will be a slap on the face of the opponents, said Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. while addressing the party workers meeting held in favour of Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Lok Sabha constituency Khadoor Sahib Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar.

Our principles more important, says Sukhbir Badal after BJP decides to contest alone in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Hours after the BJP announced it would go alone in Punjab for the Lok Sabha elections, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said for his party, "principles are more important than the number games".

Why is Akhilesh losing friends ahead of LS polls?

LUCKNOW: On the eve of the 2022 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav was a much-envied politician.

100 percent webcasting of all polling booths in Punjab: CEO Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: Aiming to make electoral process more efficient and transparent in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Punjab has introduced major innovative initiatives in the IT sphere, including webcasting at all 24,433 polling stations in the state.

Amritsar will be made a model city like Indore by 2027: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

AMRITSAR: Former ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who has joined the BJP, took a morning walk today at Company Bagh, which is associated with the memory of Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

ECI directs Disciplinary Action against absentee SDM during election duty

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions to take disciplinary action against Amardeep Singh Thind, PCS, Assistant Returning Officer cum-SDM of Amloh, who has been absent from election duty during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024.

JD(U) announces list of 16 candidates for LS polls, drops two sitting MPs

PATNA: The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday announced a list of 16 candidates from Bihar for the Lok Sabha elections.

Nani vs Chinni: Vijayawada to witness battle between brothers

VIJAYAWADA: Two brothers are pitted against each other in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency for the May 13 elections.

Upset with RJD, Cong's Nikhil Kumar says will contest Aurangabad LS seat in Bihar

PATNA: In a blow to the INDIA bloc ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the RJD and Congress have locked horns over seat-sharing in Bihar's Aurangabad.

BSP releases first list of 16 candidates, relies on first-time candidates

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Sunday.

Action against Punjab SDM for dereliction of poll duty

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission has issued directions to take disciplinary action against the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Amloh in Fatehgarh Sahib district for dereliction of duty, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said on Sunday.

AIADMK's campaign for LS polls begins from Tiruchi

CHENNAI: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) will kickstart the party's Lok Sabha election campaign from Tiruchi on Sunday.

TTV Dhinakaran in a triangular fight in TN's Theni constituency

CHENNAI: The General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) and former Lok Sabha member from Periyakulam constituency, T. T. V. Dhinakaran is in a three-cornered fight in Theni, in south Tamil Nadu.

Muslim votes in UP to split to BJP's advantage

LUCKNOW: History shows that a division in Muslium votes in Uttar Pradesh has invariably worked to the advantage of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls are no different.

Star campaigner at the helm: Yogi Adityanath to cover 15 UP districts in four days

LUCKNOW: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is once again emerging as a much sought after star campaigner for the Lok Sabha elections and will begin the campaign from west Uttar Pradesh.

EC notifies scheme for Kashmiri migrants to vote in Lok Sabha polls

JAMMU:The Election Commission (EC) has notified a comprehensive scheme for Kashmiri migrants to vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

LS polls: Cong names 5 working presidents, forms campaign committee in Karnataka

BENGALURU: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has named five working presidents and also formed campaign committee members for its Karnataka unit ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Cong names 12 candidates for MP in 4th list, includes Digvijaya Singh, Kantilal Bhuria

BHOPAL: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh will contest the Lok Sabha polls from his home turf Rajgarh, according to the fourth list of candidates for the general elections issued by the party on Saturday night, which includes 11 other names for Madhya Pradesh.

NPP announces first list of 29 candidates for Arunachal Assembly polls

ITANAGAR: The National People’s Party (NPP), led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, on Saturday announced the first list of 29 candidates for the April 19 elections to the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly.

Punjab CEO office organises SVEEP program to encourage voters during IPL match: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: As part of encouraging people to be involved in the electoral process and achieve the goal of the ‘Iss Vaar 70 Paar’ campaign, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) on Saturday organised a SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) program during IPL match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, District Shahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.

Elderly, women dominate voters' list in Gurugram LS constituency

GURUGRAM: The elderly and women dominate the voters’ list in the Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency of Haryana with over 67,000 being the elderly voters above the age of 80 years.

Lok Sabha polls: BJP to support ally candidates in Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya

IMPHAL: The BJP on Friday decided to support the candidates of the National People's Party (NPP) in the two parliamentary seats in Meghalaya, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) nominee in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) contender in the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland.

ECI appoints five new SSPs in Punjab: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C on Friday said that the Election Commission of India has appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) of five districts in the state.

Apart from EPIC, voters can present 12 additional documents to cast vote: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: To facilitate voters in Punjab during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognized 12 additional documents as proof of identity, in addition to the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), for casting votes on June 1, 2024. Any of these documents can be presented by the voter as proof of identity at the polling station.

Shanta Kumar Champions Unified Elections for National Development and Fiscal Prudence

DHARAMSALA: Former Chief Minister and Union Minister, Shanta Kumar, has passionately voiced his support for the "One Country, One Election" concept, highlighting its critical importance for contemporary India. This advocacy comes in the wake of the committee's report led by former President Shri Ramnath Kovind, which has endorsed the idea, urging swift implementation.

Election Commission transfers five SSPs in Punjab

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday ordered the transfer of several non-cadre officers who are posted at leadership positions as Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) in Punjab.

DMK leader Kathir Anand to seek re-election from Vellore Lok Sabha seat

CHENNAI: The DMK announced its candidate list on Wednesday by fielding sitting MP D.M. Kathir Anand from Vellore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

All police personnel deemed to be on deputation of ECI: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, informed that in respect of the Model Code of Conduct regarding General Election to Lok Sabha 2024, all officers and personnel of the Police Department, ranging from the rank of Director General of Police to Constable, shall be deemed to be on deputation of the Election Commission of India. This is owing to their direct or indirect involvement in the management and conduct of elections as per the provisions of Section 28A of the Representation of People Act, 1951, with immediate effect.

DMK announces list of candidates for LS elections

CHENNAI: The ruling DMK on Wednesday announced the list of its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls.

Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling in 15 LS seats in NE states begins

GUWAHATI: With the issuance of the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 for 15 seats in eight northeastern states, the process of filling of nominations began on Wednesday.

LS elections: Filing of nominations for 1st phase of polling begins today

NEW DELHI: The nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 begins on Wednesday.

Nominations for 1st phase LS polls in UP begin on Wednesday

LUCKNOW: The elections to the 18th Lok Sabha from Uttar Pradesh begin on Wednesday with nominations for the first phase of the seven-phase polls in the state, the Election Commission said.

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav directs police officers to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections

CHANDIGARH: In order to ensure free, fair and peaceful forthcoming General Elections 2024, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday, directed all the CPs/SSPs of the state to lay effective interstate/inter-district nakas to keep vigil on the movement of anti-social elements, drug smugglers and bootleggers, and mobilise maximum force for area domination and confidence-building measures.

Punjab CEO Sibin C expresses commitment to ensure free and fair elections

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, today held a press conference regarding the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at his office in sector 17. On this occasion, he expressed the commitment of his office to implement the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in letter and spirit in the state so as to ensure free, fair and transparent elections. Divulging details, he pointed out that 24,433 Wall Writings, 15,653 Posters, 7,511 Banners and 23,916 Defacements on Property have been removed across the state from March 16 to March 18, 2024.

BJP government has not completed the basic facilities of the border belt:- Kuldeep Dhaliwal*

AMRITSAR: The election campaign of Aam Aadmi Party's candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, has gained full speed. While other traditional parties are still looking for their candidates, big election meetings are being held in favour of Dhaliwal.

Buzz over MNS joining NDA-BJP camp, may contest LS polls

MUMBAI: Political circles are abuzz over the possibility of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Election is biggest celebration of democracy, all must participate: J&K CEO

JAMMU: The Chief electoral officer (CEO) of J&K, P.K. Pole on Tuesday asserted that any violation of the MCC would attract appropriate action to ensure free, fair and fearless elections in the UT.

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