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Vote for BJP-led alliance to ensure Punjab remains strong, says Nadda

Addressing a poll rally in Bathinda's Maur assembly constituency, Nadda urged people to vote for the BJP-led alliance for putting Punjab on the fast-track of development

Vote for BJP-led alliance to ensure Punjab remains strong, says Nadda
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 6:55 PM IST

Punjab polls: 'Time to sweep away political corruption,' says Bhagwant Mann

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday campaigned for the party's candidate Naresh Kataria in Ferozepur, Punjab, ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections 2022.

Punjab polls: 'Time to sweep away political corruption,' says Bhagwant Mann
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 6:03 PM IST

Understand 'hidden powers' behind Modi and Kejriwal: Rahul to Punjab voters

Taking on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he claimed those seeking one chance to form the government will "destroy Punjab" and the state "will burn"

Understand 'hidden powers' behind Modi and Kejriwal: Rahul to Punjab voters
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 4:01 PM IST

Punjab CM Channi's chopper not allowed to take off due to PM Modi's visit

In the run-up to the February 20 Assembly elections in Punjab, CM Charanjit Singh Channi's chopper was not allowed to take off from Chandigarh owing to PM Narendra Modi's movement in the state.

Punjab CM Channi's chopper not allowed to take off due to PM Modi's visit
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 1:22 AM IST

Assembly polls: 'Nawa Punjab' will be debt, corruption-free, says PM Modi

Addressing a poll rally, PM Modi asserted that the BJP alliance will form the next government in Punjab.

Assembly polls: 'Nawa Punjab' will be debt, corruption-free, says PM Modi
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 1:22 AM IST

Punjab polls: NDA will form govt in Punjab, free it from drugs, says PM

Promising to work on the teachings of Sikh gurus with principles of non-discrimination and equality for all, PM Modi said that the NDA would form government in Punjab and would free state from drugs

Punjab polls: NDA will form govt in Punjab, free it from drugs, says PM
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 8:03 PM IST

Rahul asks people not to 'experiment' in Punjab polls, choose Congress

Addressing a poll rally, Gandhi asserted that his party understands Punjab very well and can take the state forward

Rahul asks people not to 'experiment' in Punjab polls, choose Congress
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 5:38 PM IST

Can those who are fighting among themselves give stable govt in Punjab: PM

Congress policies destroyed industries, affected employment in Punjab, says PM Modi at a poll rally in Jalandhar

Can those who are fighting among themselves give stable govt in Punjab: PM
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 5:29 PM IST

Punjab polls: In Hoshiarpur, Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over unemployment

Why doesn't Narendra Modi not talk about employment and why doesn't he speak about black money nowadays, said Gandhi

Punjab polls: In Hoshiarpur, Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over unemployment
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 3:40 PM IST

Punjab polls: Security tightens ahead of PM Modi's rally in Jalandhar

Assembly polls for electing 117 assembly seats in Punjab will be held on February 20

Punjab polls: Security tightens ahead of PM Modi's rally in Jalandhar
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 3:33 PM IST

Punjab Polls: Channi is losing from both constituencies, claims Kejriwal

Channi, who is Congress's chief ministerial candidate, is contesting the polls from his home turf Chamkaur Sahib in Rupnagar and Bhadaur in Barnala

Punjab Polls: Channi is losing from both constituencies, claims Kejriwal
Updated On : 13 Feb 2022 | 9:28 PM IST

Only BJP-led alliance can secure Punjab, uproot drug problem: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said only the BJP-led alliance can secure Punjab, uproot drug menace from the state and stop illegal religious conversions

Only BJP-led alliance can secure Punjab, uproot drug problem: Amit Shah
Updated On : 13 Feb 2022 | 9:23 PM IST

Replaced Amarinder as he was running govt on BJP's directions: Priyanka

The 117-member Punjab Assembly will go to the polls on February 20, while the counting of votes will be taken up on March 10

Replaced Amarinder as he was running govt on BJP's directions: Priyanka
Updated On : 13 Feb 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

Assembly polls: EC allows padayatras, 4 more hours of campaigning in a day

According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm

Assembly polls: EC allows padayatras, 4 more hours of campaigning in a day
Updated On : 12 Feb 2022 | 8:27 PM IST

BJP to emerge victorious in all five poll-bound states: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb asserted that no other party was capable of challenging the BJP, which was set to emerge victorious in the assembly elections of five states.

BJP to emerge victorious in all five poll-bound states: Tripura CM
Updated On : 11 Feb 2022 | 9:25 PM IST

25% candidates in Punjab elections face criminal cases: Analysis

Of the 1,276 candidates, 228 are from national parties, 256 state parties, 345 registered unrecognised parties and 447 are Independents

25% candidates in Punjab elections face criminal cases: Analysis
Updated On : 11 Feb 2022 | 7:52 PM IST

Punjab polls: Amarinder Singh on campaign trail, his prestige at stake

In his over 50 year-long political journey, the veteran leader's prestige may never have been at stake more than what is now

Punjab polls: Amarinder Singh on campaign trail, his prestige at stake
Updated On : 11 Feb 2022 | 3:11 PM IST

Either drugs will remain in Punjab or the SAD, says Harsimrat Badal

Former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said either drugs will remain in Punjab or SAD, asserting that the SAD-BSP alliance, if voted to power, will go after those selling drugs to youth.

Either drugs will remain in Punjab or the SAD, says Harsimrat Badal
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

Punjab polls: Amarinder attacks Cong over declaring Channi as CM candidate

Singh said he will not retire till he has rid the state of such corrupt people, according to a party statement

Punjab polls: Amarinder attacks Cong over declaring Channi as CM candidate
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 7:18 PM IST

Cong, Akalis sowing seeds of division on caste, religious lines: Amarinder

Punjab Lok Congress chief Amarinder Singh on Wednesday accused the Congress, AAP and the Shiromani Akali Dal of sowing the seeds of caste and religious dissension in the state.

Cong, Akalis sowing seeds of division on caste, religious lines: Amarinder
Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 10:01 PM IST