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Page 8 - Assembly Elections

UP polls: This is an election to save democracy, says Akhilesh Yadav

Taking a jibe at BJP leaders, he said that small leaders of the BJP tell small lies, those who are big tell bigger lies and those who are 'tallest' leaders tell the biggest lies

UP polls: This is an election to save democracy, says Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 22 Feb 2022 | 5:59 PM IST

UP Polls: Not in politics to grab power, but build nation, says Rajnath

Ahead of the polling for phase four of Uttar Pradesh elections, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, that the BJP will not allow the trust of the people of the country to be broken

UP Polls: Not in politics to grab power, but build nation, says Rajnath
Updated On : 22 Feb 2022 | 5:11 PM IST

Akhilesh swears by God to protect terrorists, not Constitution: JP Nadda

In an election meeting in Deoria's Rudrapur, Nadda accused former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav of seeking to withdraw during his tenure cases against terrorists involved in several terror attacks

Akhilesh swears by God to protect terrorists, not Constitution: JP Nadda
Updated On : 22 Feb 2022 | 5:01 PM IST

Manipur to be linked with Myanmar, Thailand, to be gateway of East Asia: PM

PM Modi said that Manipur would be the gateway of the East Asian countries for which the railway connectivity is being extended in the northeastern state

Manipur to be linked with Myanmar, Thailand, to be gateway of East Asia: PM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2022 | 2:47 PM IST

Vote for BJP as this poll to decide Manipur's future for next 25 years: PM

PM Modi said the BJP's "double-engine" government has laid strong a foundation for Manipur for the next 25 years.

Vote for BJP as this poll to decide Manipur's future for next 25 years: PM
Updated On : 22 Feb 2022 | 2:23 PM IST

Modi equating cycle' with terrorism' is an attack on poor: Kejriwal in UP

'If we get the opportunity to form the government or any anti-BJP camp forms it I will get all my guarantees (promises) fulfilled by whoever forms the government'

Modi equating cycle' with terrorism' is an attack on poor: Kejriwal in UP
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 6:10 PM IST

OBCs, Dalits didn't get full benefit of reservation under BJP: Mayawati

BJP government did not give full benefit of BSP's schemes to the poor, labourers as well as Dalits, tribals, Other Backward Classes and minorities, said Mayawati

OBCs, Dalits didn't get full benefit of reservation under BJP: Mayawati
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 5:53 PM IST

UP polls: BJP gave step-motherly treatment to Raebareli, says Sonia Gandhi

Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of mismanagement during the COVID-19 pandemic

UP polls: BJP gave step-motherly treatment to Raebareli, says Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 4:49 PM IST

Congress will protect Manipur's history, culture, language: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress will build more women-controlled 'Ima markets' and give one-third reservation to women in the state

Congress will protect Manipur's history, culture, language: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 3:46 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: 'Gurus' of BSP sitting in BJP, says Akhilesh Yadav

Assembly elections are being held in Uttar Pradesh from February 10 to March 7 in seven phases to elect all 403 members of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly

UP Assembly polls: 'Gurus' of BSP sitting in BJP, says Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 3:31 PM IST

UP elections: Varun Gandhi's absence in Pilibhit raises questions

Varun explains his absence by saying, "I was afflicted with the Delta variant of Covid. I have still not recovered. I will reach my constituency once my health permits"

UP elections: Varun Gandhi's absence in Pilibhit raises questions
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 3:10 PM IST

SP has maximum candidates with criminal record in fifth phase: ADR

As per the analysis data released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), nearly 42 out of 59 candidates of SP have a criminal record

SP has maximum candidates with criminal record in fifth phase: ADR
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 2:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: The power-centric promises and their perils

Lucknow district has nearly 3.8 million voters in the total population of more than 5.7 million

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: The power-centric promises and their perils
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: Muslim voters on the horns of a dilemma

Asaduddin Owaisi says the Indian Constitution is his ultimate weapon as a Muslim because that is the 'the best document for India, for Indians, for Muslims, for Dalits'

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: Muslim voters on the horns of a dilemma
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 6:07 AM IST

Assembly elections: Battle for political legacy in Uttar Pradesh

Discontent among labarthees and livelihood issues might deny the BJP a repeat of its 2017 dream run in the state

Assembly elections: Battle for political legacy in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 21 Feb 2022 | 6:02 AM IST

Live: Russia extends military drills; West worries invasion imminent

Live news updates: India on Sunday advised its citizens 'whose stay is not deemed essential' to leave Ukraine temporarily.

Live: Russia extends military drills; West worries invasion imminent
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 9:12 PM IST

EC restores number of star campaigners for state polls as Covid cases fall

Recognised national and state parties can field a maximum of 40 star campaigners and other parties which are registered but not recognised can now have 20 star campaigners

EC restores number of star campaigners for state polls as Covid cases fall
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 7:44 PM IST

Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga

The Election Commission on Sunday restrained actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood from visiting polling stations in Moga, where his sister is contesting on a Congress ticket

Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 7:09 PM IST

UP polls: Samajwadi Party sympathises with terrorists, says CM Adityanath

The chief minister made the allegation while addressing an election rally here in Lakhimpur Kehri which goes to the polls on fourth phase of the seven-phase state assembly elections

UP polls: Samajwadi Party sympathises with terrorists, says CM Adityanath
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 6:15 PM IST

How Assembly polls will impact Presidential and Rajya Sabha elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party may not be that comfortably placed in the Presidential election which is likely to be conducted in June-July 2022

How Assembly polls will impact Presidential and Rajya Sabha elections
Updated On : 20 Feb 2022 | 10:53 AM IST