Saturday, April 27, 2024

Elections

CM Vijayan loses cool when asked if elections would be assessment of his governance

KERALA: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday lost his cool while speaking to the media after casting his vote at home base Kannur.

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.

Fire doused at Ghazipur landfill site, political sparks fly ahead of Delhi Mayor elections

NEW DELHI: After a gruelling 14-hour battle, firefighters managed to extinguish the flames at the Ghazipur landfill site, a key waste disposal area in the capital. The fire department confirmed the successful dousing of the inferno on Monday.

Thousands of Israelis protest for hostage release and new elections

TEL AVIV: Thousands of people in Israel have once taken to the streets to demand an immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza and new elections.

Polling for simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections begins in Arunachal

ITANAGAR: Voting for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh began on Friday morning under heavy security blanket, officials said.

2024 Lok Sabha elections: Some interesting facts about Friday's first phase

NEW DELHI: Over 16.63 crore voters in 1.87 lakh polling stations across the country will decide the fate of 1,625 candidates in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

Croatia's ruling party wins parliamentary elections

ZAGREB: The ruling centre-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), led by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, won most seats in the parliamentary elections a day before, but failed to obtain enough seats to form a government independently.

Campaigning to end for first phase elections in UP today

LUCKNOW: Campaigning on eight seats that are going to polls in the first phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh on April 19, will end today at 5 p.m.

Croatia's parliamentary elections: Milanovic and Plenkovic face-off

ZAGREB: Croatia is set to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday in a contest overshadowed by a bitter rivalry between President Zoran Milanovic, a Social Democrat friendly towards Moscow, and conservative Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic.

J&K will soon have Assembly elections & statehood will be restored: PM Modi

UDHAMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Assembly elections will be held soon in J&K and statehood will be restored so that the people have their elected representatives.

Punjab CEO Sibin C launches PAMS for Lok Sabha elections 2024

CHANDIGARH: Spearheading the charge for efficient electoral processes, Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sibin C, launched the Poll Activity Management System (PAMS) for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in his office today.

South Korean PM offers to resign over parliamentary elections defeat

SEOUL: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and almost all senior presidential secretaries on Thursday offered to resign over the ruling People Power Party's crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, local media reported citing the presidential office.

Delhi HC upholds political parties’ right to contest municipal elections

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court recently affirmed that political parties, recognised by the State Election Commission (SEC), are entitled to contest municipal elections, dismissing a challenge against the existing electoral rules.

Delhi Mayor elections to be held on April 26

NEW DELHI: The Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will be held on April 26, an official said on Wednesday.

Fifty candidates in the fray for second phase of elections in Bihar

PATNA: Fifty candidates are in the fray in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar where polling will take place in the second phase, an election commission official said on Tuesday.

Current Lok Sabha Elections Battle for Amritsar's Future: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

AMRITSAR: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency and former Ambassador of India to America Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the current Lok Sabha elections are the battle of the future, which will decide the future of Amritsar and its people.
He said that Amritsar and border areas are very backward compared to other cities. A special package is needed from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring it back on track.

'Not joining any party or contesting elections': Sanjay Dutt puts rumours to rest

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who will be seen in the upcoming Kannada film ‘KD - The Devil’, has cleared the air about reports of him joining politics.

Elections in UP are unusually quiet this time

LUCKNOW: The familiar sound of ‘Jitega bhai jitega bhai’ over the loudspeakers is missing in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which sends the highest number of MPs to the parliament, this time.

China-based hackers will disrupt India elections with AI-generated content, warns Microsoft

NEW DELHI: With major elections taking place around the world this year, particularly in India, South Korea and the US, a Microsoft Threat Analysis team has warned that China will create and amplify AI-generated content to benefit its interests.

Voting underway in Kuwait's National Assembly elections

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti voters began casting their ballots on Thursday to elect members of the National Assembly, in the first parliamentary elections held after Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assumed power in the country.

Elon Musk activates Community Notes in India ahead of elections

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk on Thursday said that his X platform has activated the Community Notes feature -- a user-based fact-checking programme -- in India, as the country prepares for general elections.

'Act tough on illegal flow of liquor, cash and smuggling of drugs to conduct smooth elections', ECI told Punjab DCs, CPs and SSPs

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) team on Wednesday instructed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioner of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Punjab to enhance their campaigns to prevent the smuggling of drugs, liquor, and cash into the state in view of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Cong battling infighting and not ready for Lok Sabha elections, says MP CM Yadav

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, said on Wednesday that the Congress was battling infighting and it did not look like the grand old party was taking the Lok Sabha elections seriously.

Punjab enhances vigil across the state to conduct a free and fair elections, Punjab CEO Sibin C assures ECI team

CHANDIGARH: A team of Election Commission of India (ECI) led by Deputy Election Commissioners Hirdesh Kumar and Ajay Bhadoo held an inter-state meeting on Tuesday with top bureaucrats, police officers, nodal officers from different departments and senior officials from enforcement agencies including Income Tax, ED, Customs and other officials from Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to review election arrangements and law and order coordination in view of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

Lok Sabha elections-2024: Punjab Police, paramilitary forces carry out flag marches across state

CHANDIGARH: To instil a sense of security among the general public ahead of Lok Sabha Elections-2024, Punjab Police along with teams of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) on Monday carried out flag marches at all the vulnerable and sensitive pockets across the state. Polling for the general elections in Punjab will be held in the last phase of polls on June 1.

I-T not to take action on tax notices issued to Cong till elections: Centre tells SC

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Income Tax (I-T) Department will not take any action on tax notices issued to the Congress party till the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections get over.

AAP faces crucial test in upcoming MCD mayoral polls ahead of LS elections

NEW DELHI: As the countdown to the Lok Sabha elections begins, the political arena in Delhi witnesses a shift in focus towards the impending Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) mayoral polls scheduled this month. All eyes are now on whether this electoral event will serve as a litmus test for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as the capital braces for this crucial showdown.

Rajasthan: Another Congress candidate disinterested in contesting elections

JAIPUR: After Congress candidate Sudarshan Rawat withdrew from contesting in Sabha elections from Rajasthan’s Rajsamand citing personal reasons, another Congress candidate from Jhunjhunu seat, Brijendra Ola, said that he is not interested in contesting polls.

Google to suspend political ads in S. Korea ahead of elections

SEOUL: Google has decided to suspend all politics-related advertisements on its services in South Korea ahead of the general election next month, according to industry sources.

Aam Aadmi Party will win 13 seats in the Lok Sabha Elections - ETO

AMRITSAR: Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Singh Maan's welfare policies, people are joining the Aam Aadmi Party on a large scale and day by day the Aam Aadmi Party's family is increasing. These words were expressed by Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh.

Guterres hopes ‘everyone’s rights protected’ in India’s elections: Spokesperson

UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that in India’s elections, "everyone’s rights are protected", his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said.

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.

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.

South Africa will not tolerate threats, intimidation during elections: President

JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that threats, intimidation and undemocratic actions will not be tolerated during this year's elections.

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.

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.

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.

India polls: Meta to activate Elections Operations Centre, fix AI-generated content

NEW DELHI: Meta on Tuesday said it will activate an India-specific Elections Operations Centre, bringing together experts to identify potential threats and put specific mitigations in place across its apps (Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram), while aiming to curb AI-generated fake or manipulated content.

Sukhbir Badal demands all 5 AAP ministers contesting Lok Sabha elections resign immediately

BATHINDA:Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today demanded all five Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers who had been earmarked to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections resign from their ministries immediately in the interest of public welfare.

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Elections in Northern Ireland could throw up uncertainity

LONDON: A cloud of uncertainty confronts Northern Ireland, one of the four constituents comprising the UK, as it goes to the polls to elect 90 members to its regional Assembly on May 5.

Pak Prez Arif Alvi asks ECP to propose dates for general elections

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Wednesday asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to propose dates for the next general elections, which will be held within 90 days following the dissolution of the National Assembly, The News reported.

Tunisian Prez asks elections body to prepare parliamentary polls

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied has urged the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) to be ready to organise the legislative elections slated for December 17, according to a statement released by the presidency.

Gujarat elections force BJP to stop river-linking project: Jairam

NEW DELHI: Former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday alleged that the government has put on hold the river-linking project in Gujarat due to the opposition from the tribal population and the upcoming state polls.

CPC elections: Duggal and Nagarkoti contesting for president and Sect Gen

CHANDIGARH: Saurabh Duggal and Rajinder S Nagarkoti are pitted against each other for the coveted posts of president and secretary general in the annual general elections of the Chandigarh Press Club scheduled for March 27.

63 officers/employees awarded for smooth conduct of assembly elections in SBS Nagar

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

Press Club Elections: Drive-in style voting on personal request

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.

Rajya Sabha elections: ECI appoints CEO Dr Raju as observer for biennial election to the council of states

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.

Will the Arkady Gambit click in the FIDE elections?

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.

Rajya Sabha elections: ECI announces schedule for binnial elections for Punjab

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.

Defeat of Shiromani Akali Dal in the elections is a big challenge for the Sikh community: Jathedar Akal Takht

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.

Elections must be conducted, administrator can't continue perennially: SC in Delhi Gymkhana Club case

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.

After impressive show in Assembly polls, BJP now targets 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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.

Both Badals, Captain, Channi, Sidhu, Majithia, Manpreet Badal lost elections

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.

Punjab assembly elections: All arrangements in place for counting of votes

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.

Robert Vadra wants to contest from Moradabad in next LS elections

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.

BJP appears able to retain support in current round of state elections: US official

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.

Libyan PM plans to hold elections in June

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

How Assembly polls will impact Presidential and Rajya Sabha elections

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.

All set for smooth conduct of assembly elections in SBS Nagar:DC Vishesh Sarangal

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: Valuables worth Rs. 479.12 Crores seized in Punjab after Enforcement of Code: CEO Punjab

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.

Football Delhi declares elections date

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: valuables worth Rs. 424.42 crores seized in Punjab after enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Congress and AAP had joined hands to defame Akali Dal in 2017 elections and now stand exposed : Harsimrat Kaur Badal

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: valuables worth Rs 414.35 crores seized in Punjab after Enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: valuables worth Rs 407.15 crores seized in Punjab after Enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections: Two Transgenders, 93 Women are among 1304 candidates in Poll Fray

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.

Punjab assembly elections 2022: valueable worth Rs 404.01 Crores seized in Punjab after enforcement of code : CEO PUNJAB

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.

Punjab Sikh creating waves in Coimbatore urban elections

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: valuables worth Rs. 396.03 crores seized in Punjab after Enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections: Poll Volunteers asked to ensure transportation facility, priority access to PwD Voters

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: valuables worth Rs. 365.52 crores seized in Punjab after enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Punjab elections: Total 1304 candidates are in fray for 117 seats: CEO

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections: 2022: valuables worth Rs 319.29 crores seized in Punjab after enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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. 

Assembly Elections-2022- Nine candidates withdraw their nominations, now 26 left in fray now

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.

Over 97% Licensed Arms deposited ahead of Punjab assembly elections

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: 931 Nominations filed on last Day

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.

Punjab assembly elections 2022: valuables worth Rs.310.89 crores seized in Punjab after enforcement of code: CEO Punjab

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.

Punjab Elections:Congress Leader Jagmohan Singh Kang Joins Aam Aadmi Party

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.

Punjab Assembly Elections 2022: 559 Nominations filed on Day 5

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.

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We will not allow to political leaders to contest elections of SGPC : Bhai Baldev Singh

AMRITSAR:Bhai baldev Singh mukh sevadar of Sikh Sadbhavna dal and former raagi of Harimandir Sahib said that "We will not allow to political leaders to contest elections of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. because SGPC is not political organisation but it is religious Parliament of Sikhs."

When J&K parties want statehood 1st govt wants elections: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI: Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday slammed the Modi-led government for insisting on elections in Jammu and Kashmir before granting statehood.

Grant full statehood, conduct elections in J&K, says Congress

NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister's meeting with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress on Sunday said that restoring full statehood and conduct of elections is a way forward to restore democracy.

Newly formed SAD-BSP alliance would sweep the 2022 assembly elections: Majithia

AMRITSAR: Former minister Bikram Singh Majithia today said the newly formed SAD-BSP alliance would sweep the 2022 assembly elections even as he announced that more like minded parties would come on the same platform with the SAD and BSP in the near future.

SAD and BSP forge alliance in Punjab for 2022 assembly elections

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) and Bahujan Sanaj Party (BSP) today formed political alliance in Punjab to contest 2022 assembly elections together.

CWC postpones elections for Congress President due to Covid

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.

Prashant Kishore should now play an important role in fulfilling PM Modi's promise to deposit Rs 15 lakh in every Indian citizen's account during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections: Rajinder Singh Badheri

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. 

State elections over, auto fuel prices start rising again

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

Armenian PM resigns ahead of snap parliamentary elections

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

Brace for hike in petrol, diesel prices post elections

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.

PU Postpones PUSA and PUCCSA 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.

Ramesh Handa pitted against Nalin Acharya for presidentship in Chandigarh Press Club elections

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.

By-elections to 1 LS, 2 Assembly seats in K'taka notified

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.

Continuous updation of Voter list by CEO Punjab in view of ensuing assembly elections

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.

Free and fair elections a distant reality in West Bengal, says Trinamool memorandum to EC

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.

Will fulfill all poll promises before going to people for blessings for 2022 Elections,’ says Capt Amarinder

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.

Even Gaddafi, Saddam Hussein used to have elections: Rahul

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.

Chile extends April elections

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.

Captain government running away from holding SGPC elections: Harpal Singh Cheema

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.

BJP leads in municipal elections in Gujarat

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.

Congress should launch its campaigns for Punjab Assembly elections just now: Rajinder Singh Badheri

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.

Contesting MC elections for the first time, AAP has done well: Jarnail Singh

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.

MP Tewari thanked the people for the spectacular victory of Congress in the civic elections.

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.

UN envoy calls for free, safe environment for elections in Iraq

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.

Captain, his Congress goons’ assassinated democracy in municipal bodies’ elections: Harpal Singh Cheema

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.

64.34 % voting for MC elections in Kapurthala

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.

Municipal Council Elections-2021

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.

Punjab gears up for General Elections of Municipal Bodies

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.

Captain trying to conduct unfair local bodies' elections in Punjab: Jarnail Singh

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.

Young dominate the Himachal Panchayat elections

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.

Young dominate the Himachal Panchayat elections

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.

15305 Candidates filed nomination papers for general/bye elections of municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats -2021

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.

Nomination process for corporate elections completed

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

SEC appoints observers for Municipal Elections

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

AAP and Kulwant Singh's Azad Group to contest Mohali MC elections together

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.

AAP announces another list of 189 candidates in 17 local bodies for forthcoming MC elections

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.

CWC meet: Senior leaders engage in verbal spat over internal elections

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.

Enigmatic understanding between Badal Family and Capt. Amarinder Singh causing inordinate delay in holding SGPC elections: Bir Devinder Singh

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.

AAP announces 129 candidates in 10 local bodies for forthcoming MC elections

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.

Program for general/Bye elections of municipal corporations,Municipal councils and nagar panchayats-2021 announced

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.

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