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Assembly Polls: All 117 seats in Punjab, 59 in UP up for voting on Sunday

Polling in Punjab will be held from 8 am to 6 pm. In Uttar Pradesh, the polling will take place between 7 am and 6 pm

Assembly Polls: All 117 seats in Punjab, 59 in UP up for voting on Sunday
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 7:10 PM IST

'Man they call 'terrorist' built 12,430 smart classrooms,' says Kejriwal

Amid allegations of harbouring separatist ideas in Punjab, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the man they called "terrorist" has built 12,430 smart classrooms in government schools in Delhi.

'Man they call 'terrorist' built 12,430 smart classrooms,' says Kejriwal
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 6:12 PM IST

Punjab polls: Over 21.4 million voters to decide fate of 1,304 candidates

All is set for the multi-cornered Punjab Assembly polls on Sunday with over 2.14 crore voters to decide the fate of 1,304 candidates, including 93 women, on 117 seats.

Punjab polls: Over 21.4 million voters to decide fate of 1,304 candidates
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 3:24 PM IST

Punjab polls: High-profile political battle of Sidhu, Majithia in Amritsar

It's more than a political battle in Amritsar (East) that will witness a fierce verbal duel for survival in this Punjab Assembly election.

Punjab polls: High-profile political battle of Sidhu, Majithia in Amritsar
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 2:24 PM IST

Punjab polls: Complaint against Channi for violating model code of conduct

Cases were filed against Punjab CM Channi and Cong candidate Shubhdeep Singh for allegedly holding a door-to-door campaign in the Mansa constituency after the end of the campaigning Friday evening.

Punjab polls: Complaint against Channi for violating model code of conduct
Updated On : 19 Feb 2022 | 2:05 PM IST

A test for the Badals

The 2022 Assembly election in Punjab will put a party in government and another in the opposition

A test for the Badals
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 11:51 PM IST

PM Modi hosting prominent Sikhs will be of benefit in Punjab polls: BJP

BJP claimed the PM hosting the prominent Sikhs will help the party by sending a message to the people of Punjab that he is deeply connected with the community and understands their concerns and issues

PM Modi hosting prominent Sikhs will be of benefit in Punjab polls: BJP
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 8:50 PM IST

Bhaiya controversy like Black issue in US: Manish Tewari of Congress

Days after Channi kicked up a controversy with his "bhaiya" remark, Manish Tewari said it is reflective of a social bias against migrants and likened it to the issue of Black Americans

Bhaiya controversy like Black issue in US: Manish Tewari of Congress
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 8:16 PM IST

Punjab: 'Govt withdrew farm laws because of elections,' says Priyanka

Had it not been for the farmers' stir ahead of elections in various states, Centre would not have taken back farm laws, said Priyanka Gandhi accusing BJP of working only for its "corporate friends".

Punjab: 'Govt withdrew farm laws because of elections,' says Priyanka
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 7:36 PM IST

'People want to create 'Nava Punjab', only BJP-led NDA can bring change'

Rajnath Singh was canvassing for Amarinder Singh on the last day of campaigning for the February 20 polls to the 117-member state assembly

'People want to create 'Nava Punjab', only BJP-led NDA can bring change'
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 7:35 PM IST

Punjab: Congress promises Rs 1,100 per month to women, eight LPG cylinders

The party also promised to end the mafia raj by creating corporations for the sale of liquor and sand mining

Punjab: Congress promises Rs 1,100 per month to women, eight LPG cylinders
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 7:07 PM IST

Bhagwant Mann, Sidhu have brighter future in comedy: Minister Hardeep Puri

AAP CM candidate Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu have "brighter future" in comedy, said Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday ahead of Punjab polls.

Bhagwant Mann, Sidhu have brighter future in comedy: Minister Hardeep Puri
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 6:17 PM IST

Punjab polls: Cong promises financial assistance to women, 100k govt jobs

The party also promised to end the mafia raj by creating corporations for the sale of liquor and sand mining

Punjab polls: Cong promises financial assistance to women, 100k govt jobs
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 4:36 PM IST

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal on Vishwas' accusation

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal termed as "laughable" allegations by Kumar Vishwas that he has made separatist comments, saying he must be the "world's sweetest terrorist" who builds schools and hospitals.

I must be 'world's sweetest terrorist': Kejriwal on Vishwas' accusation
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

If I was a terrorist, why was there no action from govt agencies: Kejriwal

Terming allegations levelled against him by former party leader Kumar Vishwas 'Comedy', Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal describes himself as "world's sweetest terrorist who builds roads and hospitals.

If I was a terrorist, why was there no action from govt agencies: Kejriwal
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 3:23 PM IST

PM should probe allegations against Kejriwal: Charanjit Singh Channi

In a tweet, Channi said, As CM of Punjab, I request Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji to order an impartial enquiry in the matter of @DrKumarVishwas Ji's video

PM should probe allegations against Kejriwal: Charanjit Singh Channi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 2:29 PM IST

Assembly polls 2022: Migrants help build Punjab, says Channi on bhaiya row

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi had stirred a row over his use of word 'bhaiya' for the lead.

Assembly polls 2022: Migrants help build Punjab, says Channi on bhaiya row
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 7:06 AM IST

'Still blaming first Prime Minister Nehru': Manmohan Singh attacks PM Modi

Targeting the govt on a host of issues, including the farmers' agitation, foreign policy, price rise and unemployment, Singh said Cong had never divided the country for political gains or hidden truth

'Still blaming first Prime Minister Nehru': Manmohan Singh attacks PM Modi
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 1:08 AM IST

Punjab Assembly elections: PM Modi tears into Channi in poll rally

Modi also appealed to the "first-time" voters to be part of the change in Punjab

Punjab Assembly elections: PM Modi tears into Channi in poll rally
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 1:06 AM IST

Punjab polls: CM Channi campaigns for PPCC president Sidhu in Amritsar

Punjab Chief Minister Charnjit Singh Channi on Thursday campaigned for PPCC president Navjot Singh Sidhu

Punjab polls: CM Channi campaigns for PPCC president Sidhu in Amritsar
Updated On : 18 Feb 2022 | 1:06 AM IST