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Virsa Singh Valtoha is SAD candidate from Khadoor Sahib, Bibi Jagir Kaur ignored

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has decided to field formetr MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha from Khadoor Sahib Lok Saha seat, ignoring the claim of ini Jagir Kaur who recently rejoined the party.

BJP candidate from Chandigarh rides bike to 'speed up' campaign

CHANDIGARH: BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Sanjay Tandon, on Sunday joined the brigade of youngsters on motorcycles to lend a new hue to his campaign.

UP: Samajwadi Party faces its biggest challenge in third phase polls

LUCKNOW: The third phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh will pose a major challenge for the Samajwadi Party since this phase marks a shift from the Jat belt to Yadav land where Yadav-Muslim equations will be on the test.

‘Lovely experienced personal pain over last 2 to 3 months', says Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit

NEW DELHI: After the resignation of Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit expressed understanding for Lovely's "personal challenges", attributing them to recent developments within the grand old party.

Ballia SP candidate booked for spreading hatred, threatening official

BALLIA (UP): Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from Ballia Lok Sabha seat, Sanatan Pandey, has been booked for allegedly spreading enmity, hatred and animosity among sections of the society and also threatening the District Election Officer, police said on Sunday.

Brother-sister want to take away property & mangalsutra for their vote bank, won’t allow it, says PM Modi

BELAGAVI (KARNATAKA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his attack on the Congress over the wealth redistribution issue and said that the "brother and sister duo" wants to take away people's property, including the 'mangalsutra', which they want to give to their vote bank, adding that he will not let this happen till he is alive.

Punjab CEO launches dedicated WhatsApp Channel

CHANDIGARH: In a pioneering move, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp Channel, 'Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.'

UK PM Sunak again refuses to rule out July general election

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has again refused to rule out a July general election, amid speculation that a disastrous set of local election results for the Tories could force his hand.

'Spoke to Prakash Javadekar last year', Kerala CPI(M) leader Jayarajan questions timing of row

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: central committee member and Left Democratic Front (LDF) convenor, E.P. Jayarajan said on Sunday that he had met BJP leader Prakash Javadekar for five minutes last year and that some people deliberately raked it up during the election period.

'Come home & vote for us': Political parties in Bihar lure voters living in Nepal

PATNA: Political parties very well recognise the worth of each single vote; thus, they try to reach every voter to seek support in elections. In Bihar, this outreach programme by political parties is not just limited to the constituencies they are contesting but a way beyond.

Both BJP, Cong feel 'good' voter turnout in Karnataka favourable

BENGALURU: Both, the BJP and Congress, are confident that the "good" voter turnout in Karnataka's 14 Lok Sabha seats, which went to the polls on April 26, is favourable for them.

Delhi Cong chief Lovely quits post citing LS ticket to outsiders, alliance with AAP

NEW DELHI: In a huge setback to the Congress, its Delhi unit chief Arvinder Singh Lovely has resigned from the party post.

Rajnath Singh's nomination on Monday, UP & Uttarakhand CMs to lead roadshow

LUCKNOW: Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and BJP’s UP president Bhupendra Chaudhary, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will file his nomination papers in Lucknow on Monday.

LS poll campaign: PM Modi to address four public meetings in Karnataka today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend various Lok Sabha poll campaign programmes in Karnataka on Sunday and Monday.

Kerala CEO refutes Congress' claims about 'poor' poll management

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Kaul on Saturday refuted Congress' claims that the Lok Sabha elections were poorly managed in the state.

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for stricter measures against liquor smuggling ahead of LS polls

GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Secretary, T.V.S.N. Prasad has called for more stringent measures to combat liquor smuggling ahead of the Lok Sabha polls scheduled on May 25 in the state in the sixth phase of general elections.

Vote for Congress to counter the anti-people and divisive policies of BJP- Gurjeet Aujla

AMRITSAR: Congress Party candidate from Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency Gurjit Singh Aujla today addressed an election rally in village Sohian Khurd of Attari assembly constituency. Sarpanch Jagir Singh presided over the rally organized at the residence of Sarpanch Nishan Singh.

AAP depends on borrowed leaders, and no representation of women is highly deplorable: Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Saturday ridiculed the Aam Aadmi Party for running its politics with the borrowed leaders.

First time people of Punjab have own govt, says CM Mann in Khadoor Sahib seat campaign

TARN TARAN: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday hit out at leaders of all opposition parties as he said it was the "first time" that the people of the state had their own government.

Voters boycott polling at four places in Assam's Silchar LS seat

SILCHAR: Residents, angry over a variety of reasons, boycotted polling in four areas of Assam's Silchar Lok Sabha constituency on Friday.

Amritpal Singh will contest as an independent candidate from Khadoor Sahib Constituency

AMRITSAR: Lodged under NSA in Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal Singh will contest as an independent candidate from Khadoor Sahib Constituency in order for the release of the captive Singhs and to take the pain of Punjab to the international level.

Over 69 per cent turnout in Jammu-Reasi LS seat as young, old, women, border residents turn out in force

JAMMU: A 105-year-old man, a 97-year-old woman, supported by her young grandson, women carrying their young children, and wheelchair-bound people were among those who came out to exercise their right to franchise the Jammu-Reasi Lok Sabha constituency on Friday, where polling ended peacefully with over 69 per cent turnout.

Maha: Polling impacted in Marathwada, Vidarbha due to technical glitches

MUMBAI: Polling was impacted in Maharashtra's Marathwada and Vidarbha districts due to technical snags in the EVMs.

Voting begins in remaining part of Outer Manipur LS seat

IMPHAL: Voting for the remaining part of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency began on Friday morning amidst heavy security covers.

Several Congress, SAD leaders of Punjab joins BJP under Jakhar’s leadership

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab, State President Sunil Jakhar on Thursday welcomed several high-profile political figures into the party fold. Among them is Rahul Singh Sidhu, a prominent political leader from Muktsar, and other political workers from Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal.

When the people of Majha make up their minds, they do not sway, this time they have decided to make AAP win: Bhagwant Mann

AMRITSAR: While campaigning in Amritsar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann praised the Majha region and said that when the people of Majha make up their minds about something, they do not and cannot be swayed and this time the people here have made up their mind to make the Aam Aadmi Party win.

Drugs, Cash and other valuables worth Rs. 321.51 crore seized since enforcement of MCC in Punjab: CEO Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: In an endeavor to preserve the sanctity of the electoral process, enforcement agencies in Punjab have conducted extensive operations, resulting in the confiscation of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies valued at Rs 321.51 crore since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha elections on March 16, till date.

Shanta Kumar Hails Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections as Historic Under Modi's Leadership

DHARAMSALA: Former Chief Minister and Union Minister Shanta Kumar described the ongoing Lok Sabha elections as "historic," attributing this to the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking from his extensive experience in Indian politics, Kumar highlighted several groundbreaking achievements he anticipates will mark these elections.

Bengal LS polls: 47 in fray for three seats in 2nd phase, Raiganj gets maximum security

KOLKATA: The fate of 47 candidates, including that of the BJP state President in West Bengal, will be sealed on Friday in the second phase of elections in three Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.

Congress, AAP chalk out strategy for Chandigarh seat

CHANDIGARH: INDIA bloc partners, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, for the first time, chalked out a joint strategy for the Chandigarh parliamentary constituency.

An inquiry will be made about central funds under the Amritsar Smart City Project - Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

AMRITSAR: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Amritsar Lok Sabha Constituency and former ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu Samani said that central funds should be investigated under Amritsar Smart City project and we will investigate it. Strict action will be taken against the officials if found guilty.

Congress party suspends Phillaur MLA Vikram Chaudhary from party

CHANDIGARH: The Congress party today suspended senior party leader and Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary for anti-party activities. He is son of former MP and minister late Santokh Singh Chaudhary.

More paramilitary forces to be deployed in high-profile Bengaluru Rural LS seat, says EC

The State Election Commission has decided to make special arrangements for the high-profile Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha Constituency.

Punjab BJP leader Robin Sampla joins AAP

CHANDIGARH: Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got a boost in Jalandhar when BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha Vice President Robin Sampla left his party and joined it on Tuesday.

Defeat BJP and oppose its election campaign, Put serious questions all other contesting parties:CPI (M-L) N.D.

JALANDHAR: The Punjab Provincial Committee of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) New Democracy firmly holds that the present combination of BJP-RSS and its central govt. is determinedly bent upon to establish a full-fledged Fascist system in our country if it wins the ongoing lok-sabha election 2024. To put this line into practice, BJP-RSS govt. has already started implementing the centralization of administration and political sphere.

Arshdeep Kler appointed party coordinator of Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat by SAD.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appointed leading lawyer and party chief spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler as coordinator of the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat.

Dharamshala By-Election Drama Intensifies with Allegations and Party Switching

DHARAMSALA: As the legislative assembly by-election approaches in Dharamshala on June 1st, political tensions are escalating. The Congress party has yet to announce its candidate for the seat, previously held by Sudhir Sharma. In the 2022 Himachal Assembly elections, Sharma was elected as a Congress representative but later switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), now contesting the by-election under its banner.

Congress leadership must wake up from long slumber: MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary

PHAGWARA: As senior Congress leader Mohinder Singh Kaypee quit the Congress party to join Akali Dal on Monday, Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary said that the candidature of Charanjit Singh Channi had wreaked havoc in the Jalandhar Congress and the party high command needed to wake up from its long slumber to salvage the sinking ship.

Fresh polling underway in 11 polling stations in Manipur amid heavy security

IMPHAL: Fresh polling in 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency is underway amid tight security on Monday, officials said.

EC suspends 18 Tripura govt staff for participating in poll campaigns

AGARTALA: The Election Commission (EC) has so far suspended 18 Tripura government staff for participating in political events and election campaigns in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), an official said on Sunday.