Bad weather affects last day campaign for Phase 3 polling in Assam
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bad weather affects last day campaign for Phase 3 polling in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Inclement weather affected the last day of campaigning by political parties for the third phase of polling in Assam on Sunday. In 2019, the BJP’s Queen Oja had won Guwahati, the Congress’s Abdul Khaleque had bagged Barpeta, All India United Democratic Front president Badruddin Ajmal had won from Dhubri for a third term and Independent Naba Sarania won from Kokrajhar for the second time. In Guwahati, of the 8 candidates, the main contest is between BJP’s Bijuli Kalita Medhi and the Congress’s Mira Borthakur Goswami. In Barpeta, among the 14 candidates in fray, a triangular contest is taking place among the Congress’s Deep Bayan, the AGP’s Phani Bhushan Choudhury and the CPI’s Manoranjan Talukdar. Dhubri, which has 13 candidates, is also witnessing a triangular contest among the AIUDF’s Badruddin Ajmal, the Congress’ Rakibul Hussain and AGP candidate Jabed Islam.

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BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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No heat wave forecast on fourth phase polling day: Election Commission
7 months, 1 week ago

No heat wave forecast on fourth phase polling day: Election Commission

The Hindu  

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Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri

Hindustan Times  

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Trying to predict what the Indian voter will choose: A weathervane job?

Live Mint  

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Reschedule polling as bad weather has hit campaigning, Raina urges EC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Reschedule polling as bad weather has hit campaigning, Raina urges EC

Hindustan Times  

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Omar, Mehbooba urge EC not to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat
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Hindustan Times  

A day after the Election Commission of India sought a report on the weather and accessibility related constraints, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday asked the Election Commission not to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. Mehbooba referred to the alleged rigging in the 1987 assembly elections, leading to eruption of militancy in …

Lok Sabha elections Phase 2 | Heatwave conditions to prevail in UP, Bengal, Bihar: EC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Self-regulate campaigning to tackle heat in Odisha: CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-regulate campaigning to tackle heat in Odisha: CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal

New Indian Express  

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Political parties in Odisha to be advised against conducting outdoor campaigns from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Political parties in Odisha to be advised against conducting outdoor campaigns from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Hindu  

Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal on Tuesday said political parties will be advised against conducting rallies, processions and public meetings between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. keeping the predictions about heatwave in mind. However, this year, Odisha’s election schedule coincides with the peak of the harsh summer season in May,” he remarked “Ensuring minimal inconvenience for voters and …

Assam BJP to improve performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 11 months ago

Assam BJP to improve performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

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Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections 2022 results: Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks people for ‘unwavering support’
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Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections 2022 results: Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks people for ‘unwavering support’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the voters of Guwahati as the party inched closer to achieving a near-sweep in the Guwahati Municipal Corporation elections, the counting of votes for which is underway. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma BJP national general secretary, BL Santhosh, congratulated Sarma. According to latest results, as reported by …

‘Weather bad for BJP’: Jayant Chaudhary's dig at Narendra Modi over cancelled Bijnor rally
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Weather bad for BJP’: Jayant Chaudhary's dig at Narendra Modi over cancelled Bijnor rally

Firstpost  

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2 years, 10 months ago

‘Weather Bad for BJP’: Jayant Chaudhary Takes Swipe at PM for Cancelling Rally, Says Party Not Ready to Face People

News 18  

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his physical rally in Uttar Pradesh being cancelled due to inclement weather. Chaudhary, an ally of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, said the “weather is bad” for the BJP and the party is not ready to face the people after failing to keep …

Assam Assembly elections | Himanta says BJP-led coalition will win 84 seats
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Assembly elections | Himanta says BJP-led coalition will win 84 seats

The Hindu  

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Assam Assembly election 2021: Full list of 40 constituencies to vote on 6 April; Himanta Biswa Sarma in fray
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Assembly election 2021: Full list of 40 constituencies to vote on 6 April; Himanta Biswa Sarma in fray

Firstpost  

An array of national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, campaigned for their respective alliance candidates The third and final phase of the Assam Assembly election will be held on Tuesday, 6 April. An array of national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, campaigned for their respective alliance candidates. Constituency …

Assam Election 2021: 40 constituencies go to polls in third and final phase today; Himanta Biswa Sarma in fray
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Election 2021: 40 constituencies go to polls in third and final phase today; Himanta Biswa Sarma in fray

Firstpost  

Altogether 79,19,641 voters — 40,11,539 men,39,07,963 women and 139 of the third gender are entitled to exercise their franchise in 11,401 polling stations. Assam will go to polls on Tuesday in the third and final phase of its Assembly elections to decide the fate of 337 candidates, including senior minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his five cabinet colleagues and BJP state …

Assam set for final phase of polls on Tuesday in 40 assembly seats
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam set for final phase of polls on Tuesday in 40 assembly seats

Hindustan Times  

The stage is set for the third and final phase of assembly elections in Assam. Heavyweights like state ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Chandra Mohan Patowary, BJP state chief Ranjeet Dass and several other leader will be in the fray as citizens cast their vote on Tuesday. Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP Assam chief Ranjeet Dass will test their electoral …

Battleground Assam: Key constituencies to look out for in the last phase
3 years, 8 months ago

Battleground Assam: Key constituencies to look out for in the last phase

Live Mint  

Assam is all set to go into the last phase of polling on Tuesday. This phase will decide the fate of 337 candidates across 40 constituencies of 12 districts in the state, including the senior minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hemanta Biswa Sarma in the Jalukbari constituency. The fate of sitting Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed, former AGP MLA Kamala …

Assam election 2021: 76.96% turnout recorded in 'peaceful' phase 2 polling; EC issues notice to Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam election 2021: 76.96% turnout recorded in 'peaceful' phase 2 polling; EC issues notice to Himanta Biswa Sarma

Firstpost  

Around 77 percent of the electorate in 39 Assembly constituencies in Assam turned out to vote on Thursday, which was the second phase of the three-phased election. #AssamAssemblyPolls pic.twitter.com/WmrekRPE03 — Sushmita Dev সুস্মিতা দেব April 1, 2021 On the political front, the Election Commission issued a notice to Assam minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly making “threatening” …

Assam election: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi to campaign for third phase today
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam election: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi to campaign for third phase today

India Today  

A high-octane electoral campaign for the second phase of Assam assembly polls, spearheaded by an array of national and state leaders, came to an end on Tuesday evening. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and state finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will address several campaign rallies …

Assam polls: JP Nadda, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies on last day of campaigning for second phase
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam polls: JP Nadda, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies on last day of campaigning for second phase

Firstpost  

BJP national president JP Nadda will be campaigning for his party on Tuesday once again in Assam, two days after the conclusion of the first of the three phases of polling in the state. pic.twitter.com/Xss6xaumdq — Office of JP Nadda March 29, 2021 Squaring off against Nadda will be the former president of Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, who also has …

Rahul Gandhi, JP Nadda, Smriti Irani in Assam today on last day of campaigning for Phase 2
3 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, JP Nadda, Smriti Irani in Assam today on last day of campaigning for Phase 2

India Today  

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Assam polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma to participate in seven election events, CM to address three meetings
3 years, 9 months ago

Assam polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma to participate in seven election events, CM to address three meetings

Firstpost  

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the battle to the Congress in Assam, BJP’s two regional stalwarts —Himanta Biswa Sarma and Sarbananda Sonowal — will address a series of public meetings ahead of the first phase of polls in the state. Sharing schedule for tomorrow ⏰👇🏼#BJPWithAssam #HBSCampaignTrail #AssamElections2021 pic.twitter.com/JBhNtgnbsf — Himanta Biswa Sarma March 24, 2021 This was …

Assam polls 2021: BJP, Congress, AIUDF full list of candidates
3 years, 9 months ago

Assam polls 2021: BJP, Congress, AIUDF full list of candidates

India TV News  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam is campaigning aggressively to retain power. Senior BJP leaders including Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, his deputy Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP in-charge for state Jay Panda and central leaders have already began whirlwind campaign to highlight the government's achievements in the last five years. The outcome of the Assam polls which will have an …

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