electoral politics

Jaipur, April 11 Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot questioned the BJP's "Modi ki guarantee" narrative on Saturday, alleging that promises made during the elections were not being fulfilled in Rajasthan.In his final post in a series titled "Intezarshastra," he stated that Prime...

New Delhi, April 10 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong attack on the Congress on Friday over alleged remarks made by its leaders about Gujaratis, accusing it of engaging in "divisive and abusive politics" after repeated electoral defeats.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla...

Aluva, April 10 – Confident after what he described as the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) most energetic campaign in over three decades, Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, on Friday asserted that the alliance is poised to cross the 100 seat mark in the Kerala Assembly elections, riding...

Kochi, April 10 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan expressed confidence on Friday in a major victory for the UDF, claiming it would sweep five districts, and dismissed speculation that the NDA would gain a foothold in Kerala.Satheesan, speaking to reporters a day after the conclusion of the...

Kochi, April 10 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan expressed confidence on Friday in a resounding victory for the UDF, claiming it would sweep all five districts, and dismissed speculation that the NDA would gain a foothold in Kerala.Speaking to reporters a day after the conclusion of the...

Kolkata, April 10 – The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, announced on Friday its decision to withdraw from its previously announced alliance with former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir and the new political outfit floated by the latter for the...

Guwahati, April 9 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a strong attack on the Congress on Thursday, accusing the party of using "desperate and low-level tactics" by involving popular singer Zubeen Garg in electoral politics.Addressing reporters after the polling, Sarma alleged...

Kolkata, April 9 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that her government had failed to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production, accusing him of misrepresenting facts.Addressing a public rally in Agarpara in North 24...

Guwahati, April 9 – As Assam went to the polls on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be defeated.Addressing...

Chennai, April 9 Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday alleged that the proposed amendment to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the midst of elections in states including Tamil Nadu appeared to be yet another political maneuver aimed at shaping electoral narratives.Stalin alleged...

Sivasagar, Apr 9 Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday claimed that the people of Assam were voting to save democracy from the "fascist BJP government".Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sibsagar seat, claimed that people of the state were turning up at polling booths in large...

Guwahati, April 9 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to all voters on Thursday to exercise their franchise in the assembly elections and take the state to new heights.Polling for all 126 Assam assembly constituencies began at 7 am to decide the electoral fate of 722 candidates...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 8 Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday of remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that such statements reflect the culture and ideology of the Congress party...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 – With just hours remaining before Kerala votes to elect 140 MLAs, the electoral landscape is characterized more by a series of undercurrents than by any single dominant narrative, making this contest unusually complex.The intense competition between the Left...

Kolkata, April 8 Turning her nomination filing for the Bhabanipur seat into a political counteroffensive to the BJP's call for "paribartan," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday marched from her Kalighat residence to submit her papers, presenting the constituency as a "mini...

Chennai, April 7 – A political controversy has erupted ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after Chief Minister M. K. Stalin strongly criticised his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis over his remarks linking the proposed Madurai Metro project to the electoral success of the BJP in...

Chennai, April 6 As Tamil Nadu heads toward a crucial Assembly election, the state's northern districts are once again in the spotlight, emerging as a decisive region that could significantly influence the overall outcome.The belt, stretching from Cuddalore to Tiruvannamalai, has traditionally...

Patiala, April 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called on people to boycott leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday, saying those responsible for the "desecration" of a religious text and "atrocities" against people must be held accountable.The CM was referring to the 2015 sacrilege...

New Delhi, April 6 BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday called upon party workers and leaders to connect with people across the country with complete dedication and commitment and fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve of a developed India by 2047.Speaking on the 47th...

Kolkata, April 6 Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged people on Monday not to vote for the Congress, claiming it would only strengthen the BJP.Addressing a rally in Jalangi in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that the Congress has a nexus with...