CHANDIGARH: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the leadership of CEC Gyanesh Kumar recently introduced the mobile phone deposit facility at all polling stations to be implemented from the upcoming Bye elections including that of Bye elections to be held for Assembly Constituency 64-Ludhiana West on 19th June.

CHENNAI: In a significant move to energise the BJP’s organisational machinery in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, Union Home Minister and senior party strategist Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Madurai on June 8.

DHAKA: Several political parties in Bangladesh reiterated their demand for holding the national election by December, rejecting recent remarks made by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Japan regarding the elections.

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat State Election Commission has announced that elections for 8,326 Gram Panchayats across the state will be held on June 22, marking a major milestone in local self-governance.

AMRITSAR:  Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, highest seat of Sikh religion has expressed happiness and extended congratulations on the significant victory of Punjabi, especially Sikh, leaders in Canada’s federal elections.

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has congratulated a large number of Punjabis, especially Sikh representatives, in the Canadian federal elections, expressing happiness. He said that it is a matter of great pride for the Sikh community and all Punjabis that these candidates have proved their leadership in Canadian politics by winning and have raised the heads of Punjabis.

PHAGWARA: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Phagwara Municipal Corporation mayoral elections and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on the petitioner. The amount is to be deposited with the Poor Patients' Welfare Society at PGI Chandigarh.

AHMEDABAD: Voting for the Gujarat local body elections began at 7 a.m. on Sunday and will continue until 6 p.m., with counting scheduled for Tuesday. The elections cover Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities, and three taluka panchayats.

CHANDIGARH: The State Election Commission Punjab informed that the General Elections to the Municipal Councils of Tarn Taran (District Tarn Taran), Dera Baba Nanak (District Gurdaspur) and Talwara (District Hoshiarpur) will be held on 02.03.2025. The voting will take place from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the polling day. Counting of votes will take place at the polling stations immediately after the poll. Separate instructions for counting will be issued by the Commission.

DHAKA: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Bangladesh, AMM Nasir Uddin, has said the commission does not intend to support or oppose any political party and vowed to remain neutral, local media reported.

NEW DELHI: In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Delhi government has declared a public holiday. The holiday applies to all government and private sector offices across the national Capital.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Delhi Police is maintaining strict vigilance and has heightened security across the city.

CHANDIGARH: After the Bharatiya Janata Party's membership drive across the nation, every state unit under the Sangathan Parv is conducting the organizational elections of the booth president, circle president, and district president in a prescribed manner in their respective states. In this series, Punjab BJP's state election officer and former deputy speaker, Dinesh Singh Babbu, said the Punjab BJP will complete the election of district presidents by 27 February.

CHANDIGARH: A Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) delegation led by Working President Balwinder Singh Bhundar, former President Sukhbir Singh Badal and SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami today met Gurdwara Elections chief commissioner Justice (retd) S S Saron and requested him to extend the process for registration of voters for the Shiromani Committee elections to March 31 besides weeding out all bogus votes.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members today expressed anguish at the large-scale registration of bogus votes in elections to the Shiromani Committee as well as incomplete voter lists and called for extending the time period for registration of new voters.

CHANDIGARH: After the massive success of its political conference at the Maghi Mela in Muktsar, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has decided to focus on conducting the targeted 25 lakh strong membership drive as part of its organizational elections.

JAIPUR: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday reiterated that the INDIA bloc was formed exclusively for the Lok Sabha elections and asserted that the party is gaining significant momentum ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday unveiled its campaign song, 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' (We Will Bring Kejriwal Again), ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) is allegedly transferring its "ill-gotten" money in the form of cash from Punjab to Delhi to fund the Delhi upcoming elections. The allegations are made by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit in a complaint made to Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi.

PHAGWARA: Even after one week of the local bodies elections AAP led Punjab Government did not issue proper notification to form Municipal Corporations to work formally after elections of Mayors and Deputy Mayors. The elections were held on December 21 and results were declared on same evening.

HARARE: Zimbabwean President and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed a court ruling that proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections of Mozambique.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has registered a case against Gulab Singh, SDO Irrigation Department, Ferozepur, who was deployed as Returning Officer (RO) for block Ghall Khurd, Davinder Singh, Sub-Inspector of Agriculture Department, Ferozepur, serving as Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for the same block and Rahul Narang, owner of Nivediam Hotel for accepting a bribe of Rs 23 lakh to refrain from rejecting nomination papers for the elections of village sarpanch and panchayat members. In this case Gulab Singh, SDO, has already been arrested and is currently in jail.

CHANDIGARH: On the recommendation of Punjab State Election Commission with regard to General/Bye Elections to Municipal Bodies -2024, Punjab Government has notified 21 December (Saturday) as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in the revenue jurisdiction of the Municipal Bodies where elections are going to be held.

CHANDIGARH: The Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab's Mahila Morcha President Jai Inder Kaur strongly condemned the atrocities committed against women candidates during the filling of nomination papers for Punjab Municipal Corporation elections and has demanded the National Commission for Women to immediately intervene and take action against these appalling incidents.

PHAGWARA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched its official campaign for the Phagwara Municipal Corporation elections today, unveiling a visionary manifesto with Five Key Guarantees aimed at transforming the city.

CHANDIGARH: An official spokesperson of Punjab State Election Commission said that a total of 86 nominations have been rejected after scrutiny for five Municipal Corporation Elections on 13 December 2024.

CHANDIGARH: In order to oversee the arrangements for the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections to the Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils scheduled to be held on 21.12.2024, the State Election Commission Punjab has deputed the 22 IAS Officers as Election Observers.

PHAGWARA: Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP Avinash Rai Khanna has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab of sabotaging democratic processes during the ongoing municipal elections. Khanna alleged that AAP leaders are resorting to coercion and unethical tactics to secure victory, undermining the spirit of democracy in the state.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema today condemned the conspiracy to prevent the SAD from contesting gurdwara committee elections in Haryana and announced the party would take recourse to legal action to contest this injustice.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema today condemned the conspiracy to prevent the SAD from contesting gurdwara committee elections in Haryana and announced the party would take recourse to legal action to contest this injustice.

PATIALA: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu appealed to Punjab government officers to refrain from interfering in the democratic process during municipal elections. He alleged that IAS and IPS officers are delaying NOCs under political pressure, against the BJP candidates.

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has dismissed a case challenging the conduct of elections to the Chennai Press Club.

LUSAKA: Zambia's Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is barred from contesting the 2026 general elections and any future elections, as he has already served the constitutionally mandated two terms in office.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal Working President S Balwinder S Bhundar has appointed party leaders as observers for the present Corporation Elections. This was disclosed by Senior leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema.

PHAGWARA: Congress Party will field only strong and winnable candidates in the Phagwara Municipal Corporation elections.
The announcement was made by former minister Aruna Chaudhary during a screening Committee meeting of the congress workers held here today. She emphasized that this strategy is crucial to securing Congress’ control over the Municipal Corporation in Phagwara.

NAWANSHAHR:The district administration on Thursday awarded 63 officers/employees for ensuring smooth and hassle-free assembly elections in the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.

CHANDIGARH: To address the ‘fear psychosis’ of the spread of virus among the electorates during the polling on March 27Chandigarh Press Club has decided to set up a provision of casting vote on personal request of a member who wants to cast the vote without physically visiting the polling booth.

CHANDIGARH:Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju as the Observer for the upcoming Biennial Elections to the Council of States, scheduled to be held on March 31, 2022.

CHENNAI: It will be interesting to know how the 'Arkady Gambit' plays out at the International Chess Federation's (FIDE) Congress that will elect the office bearers this year.

CHANDIGARH: With the term of five members of the Rajya Sabha elected from the State of Punjab is due to expire in April 2022, Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced schedule for biennial Elections to the Council of States from the State of Punjab. The term of office of Rajya Sabha members including Sukhdev Singh, Partap Singh Bajwa, Shwait Malik, Naresh Gujral and Shamsher Singh Dullo elected from the State of Punjab is due to expire on their retirement on April 9, 2022.

AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh Jathedar Akal Takht highest seat of Sikh religion said that the defeat of Shiromani Akali Dal in the elections is a big challenge for the Sikh community. He said that all the groups of Akali Dal unite and unite on Akal Takht Sahib.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday observed that elections must be conducted and the Delhi Gymkhana Club administrator cannot continue perennially, as it gave four weeks to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to conclude the proceedings into the matter.

NEW DELHI: "Holi has come early this time", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his victory speech at the BJP headquarters. The election slogan -- "Ayenge toh Yogi hi" became a reality as the BJP scored a resounding victory in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The party also decimated the Opposition in Uttarakhand, Manipur and after a neck and neck fight with Congress, retained Goa for the third consecutive time. Also for the time in Uttarakhand, an incumbent government managed to return with a renewed mandate. On the other side, it was an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wave that wiped out the ruling Congress in Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: The strong wave of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has wiped out all political big guns of major political parties. This is first time that such a landslide victory is made by any political party in Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Wednesday informed that all the necessary arrangements have been made for the counting of votes for the Punjab Assembly Elections 2022.

NEW DELHI:Robert Vadra, husband of Congress General Secretary and UP in charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, said he wants to contest the next Lok Sabha elections from Moradabad.

NEW YORK: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be able to retain its support in the current round of state elections in India, according to a US State Department official in charge of the region.

TRIPOLI: Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah has announced a plan to hold the general elections in June.

NEW DELHI: The outcome of the five state elections will have an impact on the Presidential poll and will also bring some change in the Upper House of Parliament as except for Punjab the other four states were ruled by the BJP with brute majorities in UP and Uttarakhand.

NAWANSHAHR:As many as 4.99 lakh voters would decide the fate of 26 candidates who are in fray for three of assembly segments including Banga, Nawanshahr and Balachaur on Sunday when voting would be held in 614 polling booths of the district from 8 am to 6 pm.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 479.12 crores since the implementation of Election model code of conduct till February 16, 2022.

NEW DELHI:Football Delhi decided to conduct elections on March 20 to elect the new Executive Committee members, the organising body confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 424.42 crores since the implementation of Election model code of conduct till February 13, 2022.

NATHABA:Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said that Congress and Aam Admi Party had joined hands to defame Akali Dal during 2017 elections and now both stand exposed.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 414.35 crores since the implementation of Election model code of conduct till February 11, 2022.

CHANDIGARH: To ensure Drug-free and other inducement-free Assembly Elections in the state, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 407.15 crores in violation of code since Model Code of Conduct has come into force.

CHANDIGARH:With 1304 candidates are in a fray for the Punjab Assembly Elections for 117 assembly constituencies scheduled to be held on February 20, 2022, there are two transgenders and 93 are women, while, 1209 candidates are men, informed Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr S Karuna Raju here on Thursday.

CHANDIGARH:After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 404.01 crores in violation of code till February 9, 2022.

CHENNAI: H. S. Anand Singh or Tony Anand Singh is no stranger to news as he became a newsmaker after his active campaign for restoring "Jallikattu" in Tamil Nadu.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 396.03 crores in violation of code till February 7, 2022.

CHANDIGARH:In order to make upcoming Punjab Assembly Elections friendly and accessible for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Office of Chief Electoral Officer Punjab on Monday organized a webinar on Sensitization and Training of Poll Volunteers for Facilitation of PwD voters. Notably, there are 1,58,341 PwD voters in the state.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 365.52 crores in violation of code till February 6, 2022.

CHANDIGARH: A total of 1304 candidates are in a fray for 117 assembly constituency of state of Punjab, 341 candidates withdrew their nomination papers on last day (February 4, 2022) of withdrawal.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 319.29 crores in violation of code till February 3, 2022. 

NAWANSHAHR: With nine of the candidates have withdrawn their nominations on Friday on the last day of withdrawal, 26 candidates are now left in fray for the three assembly constituencies where the polling would be held on February 20.

CHANDIGARH: Complying to directions of Election Commission of India (ECI), as many as 3,76,542 licensed weapons have been deposited in the state ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections, scheduled to be held on February 20, 2022, said Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju here on Wednesday.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Tuesday disclosed that as per the data available on the encore software only 931 nominations were filed in the State on the fifth day.

CHANDIGARH: After the Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 310.89 crores in violation of code till January 31, 2022.

CHANDIGARH: Upset over denial of party ticket from the Kharar Assembly segment, senior Congress leader and former Punjab minister Jagmohan Singh Kang today joined the Aam Aadmi Party.Mr Kang along with his two sons Yadwindra Singh Kang and Amrinder Singh Kang joined Arvind Kejriwal's party.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Monday disclosed that as per the data available on the encore software only 559 nominations were filed in the State on the fifth day.

NEW DELHI: The Congress Working Committee on Monday decided to postpone the presidential polls of the party due to the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Prominent Sikh farmer leader Rajinder Singh Badheri and fan of Captain Amarinder Singh's since 1984 Operation Blue Star and has been a staunch supporter of Captain. 

NEW DELHI: On the expected lines, oil companies did not wait long post declaration of state election results to raise the price of auto fuels -- petrol and diesel across the countr

YEREVAN: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Sunday announced his resignation to pave the way for scheduled snap parliamentary elections in June.

NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices may increase soon at the end of the ongoing Assembly elections with oil companies looking to raise the retail price of the two auto fuels between Rs 2 and Rs 3 per litre in phases and make up for the losses they incurred by keeping the prices at artificially low levels in the run up to the local elections.

CHANDIGARH: In view of the fresh Covid 19 guidelines re-imposed to prevent further spread of Corona Virus, by Chandigarh Administration and Punjab Government, Panjab University, Chandigarh has postponed PUSA and PUCCSA Elections 2021 and fresh date of election will be issued accordingly.

CHANDIGARH: Ramesh Hand and Nalin Acharya are locked in a staight fight for the coveted post of presidentship of the Chandigarh Press Club. According to the list of the candidates in the fray for various positions of office-bearers in the general elections released by, Returning Officer Sukhwinder Singh Manauli, Rajinder Singh Nagarkoti is facing Rakesh Gupta for the post of secretary general.

BENGALURU: The Election Commission notified by-elections to one Lok Sabha seat and two Assembly seats in Karnataka on April 17 to fill the vacancies, an official said on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: In view of ensuing assembly election in the state of Punjab early next year, the office of Chief Electoral Officer Punjab has embarked upon a drive for continuous updation of voter list.

NEW DELHI: A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders on Friday met the Election Commission and said that the "partisan and biased approach" of the poll panel has made "free, fair and transparent elections" in West Bengal a distant reality.

CHANDIGARH:Promising to fulfill all the 2017 poll commitments before going back to the people for their blessings ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections early next year, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the Congress in Punjab has no rival, as neither the Akalis nor the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) offer any competition.

NEW DELHI: Elections are not just about voting, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, noting that even Iraq's Saddam Hussein and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi used to have and win polls.

SANTIAGO Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced that the April Constitutional Convention elections would be extended from one day to two, amid a rise in Covid-19 infections.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) raised the issue of delay in the election of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday.

GANDHINAGAR: As the counting for the local body elections in six Municipal Corporations in Gujarat progresses on Tuesday, the trending figures show that the BJP is leading in majority of the seats, but it is the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is giving surprising results in Surat.

CHANDIGARH: While formally assuming the charge of Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee as its President, Mr. Subhash Chawla was received by eminent Sikh Farmer Leader, Chandigarh State President of All India Jatt Mahasabha and National Delegate of the Mahasabha, Rajinder Singh Badheri and Punjab unit president of the Mahasabha, Harpal Singh Harpura and both Jatt leaders congratulated Mr. Chawla.

CHANDIGARH: Thanking the people of Punjab for showing confidence in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the municipal bodies’ elections, AAP’s Punjab incharge and MLA from Delhi, Jarnail Singh said that this was the first time that the party had contested the MC elections and it welcomes the decision issued by the voters of Punjab.

ROPAR/NAWANSHAHR: MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib and former Union Minister Manish Tewari has expressed gratitude to the people of Lok Sabha constituency where they won the Congress party's spectacular victory during the civic elections. At the same time, he has described these results as the result of developmental policies of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

UNITED NATIONS: The top UN envoy for Iraq called for a free and safe environment for elections in Iraq scheduled for October 2021.
For credible elections to take place, it is imperative that parties and candidates operate in a free and safe environment. The same goes for members of the media. In this regard, recent incidents are highly troubling -- to say the least, said Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN secretary-general's special representative and head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemned the capturing of booths and attacks on the AAP workers by the Congress goons at various places across the state under the patronage of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in the municipal bodies’ elections on Sunday.

KAPURTHALA: Entire voting process for the election of Kapurthala Municipal Corporation and Sultanpur Lodhi Municipal Council was completed in a peaceful manner, during which 64.34 percent of the voters exercised their democratic right.

SAMANA/PATRAN / RAJPURA / NABHA / PATIALA: Voting for the Municipal Councils Rajpura, Nabha, Samana and Patran to be held on February 14 in Patiala district in a fair, smooth and independent manner. This was stated by Mr. Kumar Amit, District Electoral Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Patiala while taking stock of last day arrangements at Samana nas Patran. He also reviewed the process of dispatch of polling parties, handing over of EVM machines and other election materials.

CHANDIGARH: The voting process of General Elections of 8 Municipal Corporations and 109 Municipal Councils & Municipal Panchayats will be held at 8 am to 4 pm on February 14, 2021. All the arrangements have been put in place by the administration.

CHANDIGARH: Expressing grave concern over the use of government machinery and bullying by the ruling Congress party to win the upcoming Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab incharge and MLA from Delhi Jarnail Singh said that the misuse of power by the ruling party was reprehensible and oppressive. Addressing a press conference convened at the party headquarters here on Monday, Jarnail Singh said that the whole of Punjab saw the sorts of violence and the ordeal that the AAP local bodies' candidates had to face during the time of nominations.

HAMIRPUR (HP): For the first time, Young India took charge from the foundation of our democracy that will go a long way in the history of the state if the results of recently held panchayat elections are of any indication.  Young seem to say ‘good bye’ to the old clan of power in the recently panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh.  Elected young representatives in the panchayat elections would like to do more than opening of gym, ground, mini stadium or library.

HAMIRPUR (HP): For the first time, Young India took charge from the foundation of our democracy that
will go a long way in the history of the state if the results of recently held panchayat elections are of any
indication. Young seem to say ‘good bye’ to the old clan of power in the recently panchayat elections in
Himachal Pradesh. Elected young representatives in the panchayat elections would like to do more than
opening of gym, ground, mini stadium or library.

CHANDIGARH: A total number of 15305 candidates filed Nomination papers for General/Bye Elections of 08 Municipal Corporations and 109 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats.

KAPURTHALA: The process of filing nomination papers for Kapurthala Municipal Corporation and Sultanpur Lodhi Municipal Council elections has been completed today.

CHANDIGARH: State Election Commissioner, Punjab Jagpal Singh Sandhu today appointed observers for general/bye elections of eight municipal corporations and 109 municipal councils.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday announced to contest the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) elections along with the Azad Group of former mayor Kulwant Singh. In an official statement issued from the party headquarters, the party said that the municipal bodies' elections to be held on February 14 would be fought jointly with the Azad Group Mohali. The party said that joint candidates would contest on all the 50 seats.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its preparations for the forthcoming Municipal Corporation, Municipal Committee and Nagar Panchayat elections. Under this, the party on Saturday released another list of 189 candidates in 17 local bodies. In a statement issued from the party headquarters, AAP’s state incharge and MLA from Delhi Jarnail Singh and state president and MP Bhagwant Mann said that the AAP which is contesting the upcoming local bodies’ elections in Punjab on its election symbol 'Broom', will win on all the seats.

NEW DELHI: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Friday witnessed some heated exchange of words among Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, senior leader Anand Sharma and several other dissenters over internal elections, party sources said.

CHANDIGARH: The SGPC elections are being inordinately delayed because of the enigmatic understanding between Badal Family and Capt. Amarinder Singh. Their vested mammon interests including their intense Epicurus  greed are best served if the SGPC elections are not allowed to happen, under one pretext or the other.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its preparations for the forthcoming Municipal Corporation, Municipal Committee and Nagar Panchayat elections. Under this, the party on Sunday announced its candidates in 10 local bodies comprising a total of 129 wards. In a statement issued from the party headquarters, AAP state president and MP Bhagwant Mann said that AAP which is contesting the upcoming local bodies’ elections in Punjab on its election symbol 'Broom', will win all the seats.

CHANDIGARH: The State Election Commissioner, Punjab, Mr.Jagpal Singh Sandhu, here today announced the schedule for Elections/Bye Election of 08 Municipal Corporations and 109 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats . With the announcement of the schedule, the 'Model Code of Conduct' has come into force with immediate effect within the municipal areas of the municipalities where elections will be held. The Code of Conduct would be in force till the completion of the electoral process.