Punjab panchayat elections: Citing poll violence, SAD seeks deadline extension for filing of nominations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab panchayat elections: Citing poll violence, SAD seeks deadline extension for filing of nominations

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday appealed the state election commission to extend the deadline for filing of nominations for panchayat polls at all places where either violence had erupted, or Opposition candidates were not allowed to file papers due to “pressure from ruling party leaders”. A delegation, led by Dr Daljit Singh Cheema and Arshdeep Singh Kler, met Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary and demanded a fair probe into the incidents of violence against Opposition candidates, carried out allegedly at the behest of AAP leaders. A delegation, led by Dr Daljit Singh Cheema and Arshdeep Singh Kler, met State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary and demanded a fair probe into the incidents of violence against Opposition candidates, carried out allegedly at the behest of AAP leaders. The delegation submitted videographic evidence of AAP-backed goons firing gunshots, snatching nomination papers, and attacking opposition candidates in Moga, Dharamkot, Kot Isa Khan, Jalalabad, Mamdot, and Talwandi Bhai.

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Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging election

The Hindu  

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‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results

The Hindu  

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Delhi Election Results: BJP poaching AAP MLAs? Arvind Kejriwal meets candidates ahead of vote counting
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: BJP poaching AAP MLAs? Arvind Kejriwal meets candidates ahead of vote counting

Live Mint  

Delhi election counting date: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal met with all 70 party candidates on Friday, a day ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results on February 8. After exit poll results, Kejriwal accused the BJP of trying to poach his party candidates ahead of counting of votes for Delhi on February 8. Kejriwal, who has vowed to …

Delhi polls: Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi, Sisodia among early voters
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Delhi polls: Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi, Sisodia among early voters

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union ministers S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were among those who cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly polls early in the morning on Wednesday.The early voters also included AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and Delhi Chief …

One Hour Into Voting, AAP Alleges Police Intimidating Voters In Delhi Election
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One Hour Into Voting, AAP Alleges Police Intimidating Voters In Delhi Election

ABP News  

AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday alleged that Delhi Police personnel were intimidating voters and stopping them from casting their votes. Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Aam Aadmi Party's Greater Kailash candidate, spoke to voters in the Kalkaji constituency, who said that barricades have been put up to stop them. Delhi: Minister and AAP candidate from Greater Kailash Assembly seat, Saurabh Bhardwaj, …

AAP's Amanatullah Khan charged for poll code breach over late-night campaign
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AAP's Amanatullah Khan charged for poll code breach over late-night campaign

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against AAP's Amanatullah Khan for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct over late-night campaigning a day ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. This incident came a day after a war of words broke out between the central poll body and AAP leaders as Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena was charged for poll …

'Pressure tactics': AAP vs poll body after case against Atishi day before election
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'Pressure tactics': AAP vs poll body after case against Atishi day before election

India Today  

The Election Commission of India today tore into Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi after both claimed that the central poll body is targeting other parties while ignoring BJP for poll-related violations. Earlier today, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji lashed out at Delhi Police and the central poll body, claiming that she was being punished …

Delhi Assembly polls: Tahir Hussain launches poll campaign in Mustafabad under police supervision
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Delhi Assembly polls: Tahir Hussain launches poll campaign in Mustafabad under police supervision

The Hindu  

Former AAP councillor and 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain launched his election campaign in Mustafabad in Delhi on Wednesday under police custody, a day after the Supreme Court granted him six-day custody parole. Contesting the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls on an AIMIM ticket, Mr. Hussain stepped out of Tihar Jail at 6 a.m. and reached his election office in …

Delhi Riots Accused Tahir Hussain Starts Poll Campaign In Mustafabad Day After SC Grants Him Bail
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Delhi Riots Accused Tahir Hussain Starts Poll Campaign In Mustafabad Day After SC Grants Him Bail

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 29 Former AAP councillor and 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain launched his election campaign in Mustafabad here on Wednesday under police custody, a day after the Supreme Court granted him six-day custody parole. Contesting the upcoming Delhi assembly polls on an AIMIM ticket, Hussain stepped out of Tihar Jail at 6 am and reached his election …

Candidates file their nomination papers for Delhi Assembly election amid rallies and roadshows
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Candidates file their nomination papers for Delhi Assembly election amid rallies and roadshows

The Hindu  

On the penultimate day of filing nominations for the Delhi Assembly election, the capital witnessed roadshows and rallies, with senior politicians accompanying candidates as they filed their papers. “22 BJP candidates from Delhi filed their nominations during the auspicious ‘Vijay Muhurat’ for the upcoming Assembly election. Sandeep Dikshit, son of the late former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, started the …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain files nomination from Mustafabad, returns to Tihar
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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain files nomination from Mustafabad, returns to Tihar

The Hindu  

Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain filed his nomination papers from the Mustafabad constituency on Thursday and returned to Tihar Jail, officials said. The former Aam Aadmi Party councillor is the candidate of Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen from Mustafabad for the February 5 assembly polls. Mr. Hussain filed his nomination and returned to custody at 2:16 PM after leaving …

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Delhi Elections 2025: BJP Committee Holds Meeting Ahead Of Polls | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

As the BJP gears up for the upcoming Delhi elections, it held a crucial meeting to discuss its strategy. Meanwhile, the Congress has released a list of five candidates to contest the Delhi assembly elections of the 70 seats, 68 have been declared and the Congress has already finalized its list of seats. Rahul Gandhi's recent comments on the Indian …

Arvind Kejriwal To File Nomination Today After Offering Prayers At Hanuman Mandir, Valmiki Temple
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Arvind Kejriwal To File Nomination Today After Offering Prayers At Hanuman Mandir, Valmiki Temple

ABP News  

Delhi Election News: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the February 5 Delhi elections today. आज मैं अपना नामांकन भरने जा रहा हूँ। पूरी दिल्ली से मेरी कई माँ बहनें मुझे आशीर्वाद देने मेरे साथ जाएँगी। नामांकन के पहले प्रभु का आशीर्वाद लेने बाल्मीकि मंदिर और हनुमान मंदिर जाऊँगा। — Arvind Kejriwal January 15, 2025 Kejriwal …

Delhi Assembly Election: CM Atishi files nomination papers from Kalakji seat | Video
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly Election: CM Atishi files nomination papers from Kalakji seat | Video

India TV News  

Delhi election 2025: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party candidate Atishi on Tuesday filed her nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections, from the Kalkaji seat at the District Magistrate's office in Lajpat Nagar. Accompanied by senior party leader Manish Sisodia, she had a roadshow after paying respects at a gurudwara in Giri Nagar, and then headed towards the …

Delhi Election: Avadh Ojha’s Vote Transfer Finalised, AAP Candidate To File Nomination On January 15
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election: Avadh Ojha’s Vote Transfer Finalised, AAP Candidate To File Nomination On January 15

ABP News  

Delhi Election 2025: A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party leaders, led by the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, met Election Commission of India officials on Monday to address issues surrounding the vote transfer of their Patparganj candidate, Avadh Ojha. The Election Commission has ordered to shift the vote of Avadh Ojha, and he will be a Delhi voter and will …

Delhi riots 2020: Tahir Hussain can file nomination for Assembly polls from jail, says Delhi High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi riots 2020: Tahir Hussain can file nomination for Assembly polls from jail, says Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

“Former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in several cases arising out of Delhi riots in February 2020, can file his nomination papers from jail itself,” the Delhi High Court told on Monday Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, while responding on behalf of the police to Mr. Hussain's plea seeking interim bail in a riots-related murder case, said there …

Ludhiana: Citing councillor’s ‘harassment’ by AAP, police, Akali Dal leaders meet Chahal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Citing councillor’s ‘harassment’ by AAP, police, Akali Dal leaders meet Chahal

Hindustan Times  

A day after senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon accused sub-inspector Bhupinder Singh, station house officer of the division number 7 police station, of harassing SAD councillor Chatarvir Singh, alias Kamal Arora, party leaders met Ludhiana police commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal on Thursday, seeking “justice and a fair investigation”. Ludhiana police commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal …

SAD begins campaign for Jan 19 HSGMC polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SAD begins campaign for Jan 19 HSGMC polls

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal has started campaigning for the elections of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee scheduled to be held on January 19 next year. The party has earlier announced to field candidates for the upcoming polls under the banner of Haryana Sikh Panthic Dal. Top leaders of SAD, including working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and former minister Daljit …

Punjab Municipal Polls Records 10% Turnout Till 9 AM
3 months ago

Punjab Municipal Polls Records 10% Turnout Till 9 AM

ABP News  

Chandigarh, Dec 21 An average of 10 per cent polling was witnessed till 9 am in the elections to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday. There was an average of 10 per cent polling till 9 am, the officials said. More than 3,300 candidates are in the fray for …

Punjab: Voting for municipal polls underway
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab: Voting for municipal polls underway

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polling, the officials said.The five …

Punjab Govt Defers Civic Body Polls In Certain Wards After Plea Before HC Alleges Snatching Of Nomination Papers In Front Of Police
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab Govt Defers Civic Body Polls In Certain Wards After Plea Before HC Alleges Snatching Of Nomination Papers In Front Of Police

Live Law  

The Punjab Government today deferred the Municipal Corporation elections in certain wards of Patiala and Dharamkot district after a plea before the Punjab and Haryana High Court was filed alleging snatching of nomination papers in front of police. Justice Harkesh Manuja noted that, “It has also been assured by learned Advocate General, Punjab, that proceedings in accordance with law shall …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Punjab State Election Commission to video-graph the filing of nomination papers in the upcoming Punjab Municipal Corporation Election scheduled on December 21. A division bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kirti Singh in its order directed the State Election Commission, "that as and when municipal elections are conducted to …

Ludhiana: Akali Dal announces 37 candidates for MC polls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Akali Dal announces 37 candidates for MC polls

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Ludhiana Municipal Corporation elections. Senior party leaders Maheshinder Singh Grewal, Hira Singh Gabria, Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, Ranjit Singh Dhillon and Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, president of the Ludhiana urban wing, released the list during a press conference. Prominent candidates include senior councillor Jaspal Singh Giaspura from …

Delhi Elections: AIMIM Planning To Contest 10 Seats, Tahir Hussain May Feature In Candidate List
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: AIMIM Planning To Contest 10 Seats, Tahir Hussain May Feature In Candidate List

ABP News  

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi, Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen has started its preparations for the February polls. As per initial reports, Owaisi's party is mulling over considering Tahir Hussain, Aam Aadmi Party councillor and 2020 Delhi riots accused, from the Mustafabad constituency. While Tahir Hussain, who remains lodged in jail over Delhi riots case, is expected …

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end
4 months ago

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

Hindustan Times  

The election to five municipal corporations of Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Phagwara and 42 municipal councils and nagar panchayats will be held by the end of December. A notification in this regard was issued by additional chief secretary, local government, Tejvir Singh on Thursday evening. The elections to Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara municipal corporations and several municipal …

‘Very strange’, says SC on unopposed election of 3k panchayat candidates in Punjab
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Very strange’, says SC on unopposed election of 3k panchayat candidates in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as “very strange” the fact that 3,000 out of 13,000 panchayat office-bearers were elected unopposed in recently held polls in Punjab and permitted aggrieved candidates to file election petitions. The top court also expressed surprise that hundreds of petitions were dismissed by the high court without affording proper hearing to the affected parties. A …

Punjab Panchayat Elections| Supreme Court Directs Election Tribunal To Decide Election Petitions In 6 Months
4 months, 1 week ago

Punjab Panchayat Elections| Supreme Court Directs Election Tribunal To Decide Election Petitions In 6 Months

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today while refusing to interfere in pleas alleging irregularities in Punjab Gram Panchayat elections, directed the Election Tribunal to decide upon the election petitions within 6 months. However, the stay was vacated later by the High Court bench of Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma observing that that there is complete bar on invocation of writ jurisdiction …

Punjab bypolls: AAP govt failed on all fronts, says Cong’s Bajwa
4 months, 1 week ago

Punjab bypolls: AAP govt failed on all fronts, says Cong’s Bajwa

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday lashed out at the AAP government in Punjab, alleging it has “failed” on all fronts and every section of society is “feeling cheated”. The leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly also told reporters here that due to “tardy” paddy procurement and lifting by the state government, farmers are facing hardships in mandis. …

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election
4 months, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election

New Indian Express  

On October 24, the Akal Takht barred Sukhbir Singh Badal from participating in any political activities, including campaigning for the party in the upcoming by-elections for four assembly seats. On October 17, the SAD leaders’ delegation approached the Akal Takht Jathedar, requesting him to take a decision soon. On October 22, the party leadership again met him with the appeal …

Supreme Court stays proceedings on election petition against AAP's Durgesh Pathak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays proceedings on election petition against AAP's Durgesh Pathak

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice on a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak, in which he sought quashing of an election petition that challenged his victory in the 2022 Delhi Assembly bypoll. Providing relief to the AAP MLA from Delhi's Rajinder Nagar, the court also, in the interim, stayed further proceedings in the election …

Tensions rise ahead of Mayor poll in Delhi as AAP, BJP clash
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tensions rise ahead of Mayor poll in Delhi as AAP, BJP clash

India Today  

The political atmosphere in Delhi is heating up ahead of Thursday’s mayoral election, with sharp exchanges between the AAP and BJP over the appointment of the presiding officer. AAP has raised concerns about the fairness of the election after BJP councillor Satya Sharma was appointed as the presiding officer for the poll. The party expressed concerns that the BJP might …

Civic body polls: Punjab govt to move top court against HC order
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Civic body polls: Punjab govt to move top court against HC order

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government has decided to move the Supreme Court against the Punjab and Haryana high court’s October 14 order directing the state to announce election schedule for five municipal corporations — Amritsar, Patiala, Jalandhar, Phagwara, and Ludhiana — and 42 municipal councils and nagar panchayats within 15 days. Top government lawyers are drafting a petition to challenge the high …

Opposition parties creating false narrative: AAP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition parties creating false narrative: AAP

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday hit back at the Opposition parties accusing them of creating a false narrative regarding the panchayat poll nominations in Punjab. Government cites the record number of nominations for the upcoming panchayat polls to target the Opposition, claiming that the state government is dedicated to empowering the people of Punjab. AAP leader and MP Malvinder …

Poll machinery hijacked by AAP: Bajwa
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Poll machinery hijacked by AAP: Bajwa

Hindustan Times  

Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday launched an attack on Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party for allegedly “dismantling” the democratic processes in the panchayat elections by resorting to “coercion”. Bajwa alleged that AAP leaders had issued orders to block development and panchayat officers to cancel the nomination papers of opposition candidates on …

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga

Hindustan Times  

Faridkot: A day after filing nominations for panchayat elections in the state concluded, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday urged the State Election Commission to extend the deadline for filing of nominations for the panchayat polls alleging that the Opposition candidates did not allow them to file nominations in Moga. Panchayat elections in Punjab are scheduled for October 15 and …

Punjab panchayat polls: Police file FIR against 750 unidentified persons
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab panchayat polls: Police file FIR against 750 unidentified persons

Hindustan Times  

A day after a clash between activists of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress during the nomination process for the upcoming panchayat elections, which left former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira and two others injured, the Ferozepur police have booked ‘750 unidentified persons’ for rioting, attempt to murder and violation under of the Arms Act. As the situation escalated, …

Punjab Panchayat Polls: Nomination Filing Turns Violent As AAP, Congress Workers Clash, Ex-MLA Injured
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Panchayat Polls: Nomination Filing Turns Violent As AAP, Congress Workers Clash, Ex-MLA Injured

ABP News  

Ferozepur, Oct 1 Former Zira MLA Kulbir Singh Zira was injured during a clash between AAP and Congress workers here on Tuesday when he was heading to file nomination papers for panchayat elections in Punjab, officials said. The incident occurred when Kulbir, who is the Congress' district president, along with party workers was going to the nomination centre for the …

Affidavit process eased for panchayat polls
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Affidavit process eased for panchayat polls

Hindustan Times  

State election commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary has issued orders to simplify the affidavit submission process by candidates for the panchayat polls. It comes after a meeting between leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and state election commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary on Saturday wherein Bajwa highlighted the need for action to streamline the affidavit submission process. This development comes after …

Panchayat polls to be held in Punjab before Oct 20
6 months, 1 week ago

Panchayat polls to be held in Punjab before Oct 20

Hindustan Times  

After debarring candidates to contest elections of the Panchayati Raj Institutions on party symbols, the rural development department has set the ball rolling for the conduct of the PRI elections which will take place before October 20. er debarring candidates to contest elections of the Panchayati Raj Institutions on party symbols, the rural development department has set the ball rolling …

After AAP poor show in LS polls, MC elections in Punjab to be delayed further
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After AAP poor show in LS polls, MC elections in Punjab to be delayed further

Hindustan Times  

After the Aam Aadmi Party’s disappointing performance in the urban areas of Punjab in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the state government has decided to delay the municipal corporation elections that are due for over a year. Highly placed sources in the government said that MLAs from Amritsar, Ludhiana and other assembly constituencies have urged chief minister Bhagwant Mann not …

Infighting in Akali Dal: Jalandhar West SAD candidate Surjit Kaur joins AAP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Infighting in Akali Dal: Jalandhar West SAD candidate Surjit Kaur joins AAP

Hindustan Times  

In a setback to both the Shiromani Akali Dal and its rebel group, the SAD candidate for the Jalandhar West assembly byelection, Surjit Kaur, on Tuesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann welcoming Surjit Kaur into the Aam Aadmi Party fold in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Surjit Kaur was …

How Congress, RJD, Samajwadi Party try to instigate violence ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election results
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Congress, RJD, Samajwadi Party try to instigate violence ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election results

Op India  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, the Opposition parties had been inciting violence and threatening civil unrest in the country if the people re-elect BJP for a third term. In a tweet, BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya pointed out, “Congress party’s instruction to its workers reads like a manual to riot…There is absolutely no merit in asking people …

Punjab Election Results 2024 highlights: Congress wins from Jalandhar, Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Election Results 2024 highlights: Congress wins from Jalandhar, Amritsar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala

The Hindu  

The Congress won seven parliamentary seats in Punjab and the Aam Aadmi Party won three seats. The Shiromani Akali Dal bagged one seat while Independents won two seats. The mood was captured in The Hindu’s earlier report stating, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance and Congress hopes to improve tally. In 2019, Congress had secured eight …

In the multi-cornered fight in Punjab, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance, and Congress hopes to improve its tally
10 months ago

In the multi-cornered fight in Punjab, AAP faces critical test, Akali Dal fights to regain relevance, and Congress hopes to improve its tally

The Hindu  

As Punjab heads for the 2024 parliamentary election, it appears embroiled in a four-cornered electoral battle between key political parties, even as the Aam Aadmi Party, which came to power with a thumping majority in the State in 2022, faces a critical test in its popularity and appeal. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Congress won eight seats, securing …

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab on Thursday asked farmers' organisations to refrain from disrupting electoral campaigns for the Lok Sabha elections. However, after the farmers' delegation meeting with the CEO, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is their democratic right to pose questions to candidates. BJP facing agitation while …

Lok Sabha election 2024: PDP’s Parra files nomination papers for Srinagar seat, says ‘will resist democratically’
11 months ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: PDP’s Parra files nomination papers for Srinagar seat, says ‘will resist democratically’

The Hindu  

Peoples Democratic Party’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra and J&K Apni Party’s Muhammad Ashraf Mir on Wednesday filed nomination papers for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, taking the number of candidates to 17. Mr. Parra, who was arrested in 2020 and jailed for 19 months under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, was accompanied by senior party leaders to file the …

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda
11 months ago

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday announced the names of six candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Three-time sitting MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal will contest for the fourth time on the Bathinda seat while the party has fielded Mohinder Singh KP from Jalandhar. SAD declares candidates on all seats Earlier, the SAD …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of AAP candidates and their constituencies
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Full list of AAP candidates and their constituencies

The Hindu  

A party that formed in 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal following the anti-corruption movement, the AAP has grown rapidly to capture power in Punjab and Delhi. While the AAP has entered into a pre-poll alliance with the Congress, it is going solo in Punjab and contesting in four seats in Delhi, two in Gujarat and one in Haryana. Contesting in all …

Stage set for Delhi mayoral polls as AAP and BJP picks file nominations
11 months, 1 week ago

Stage set for Delhi mayoral polls as AAP and BJP picks file nominations

Hindustan Times  

Councillors from the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday filed their nominations for the upcoming elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. For the AAP, Dev Nagar councillor Mahesh Kumar Khichi, 45, filed his nomination for the post of mayor, and Aman Vihar councillor Ravinder Bhardwaj, 35, will …

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