The Election Commission on Monday rejected Trinamool Congress' allegation of delay in responding to its complaints regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct and said it had acted "promptly' on the two representations received by it.
Bypolls for West Bengal's six assembly seats--Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai and Madarihat will take place on November 13 with results to be declared on November 23.
Bypolls for West Bengal's six assembly seats--Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai and Madarihat will take place on November 13 with results to be declared on November 23.
Exuding confidence over winning the by-elections in two assembly constituencies of Vijaypur and Budhni in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that the atmosphere is in favour of the BJP and that victory will be registered with a huge margin in both.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday accused the BJP-led state government of halting schemes implemented during the Congress regime and failing to maintain law and order in the state.
"The way the Bharatiya Janata Party is contesting in this by elections, both constituencies Vijaypur and Budhni -which is the workplace of former Chief Minister and current union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chauhan and people are very attached, we are moving towards winning this e
The by-elections for four assembly constituencies in Bihar, namely Belaganj, Imamganj, Tarari, and Ramgarh are scheduled to be held on November 13. The results are to be announced on November 23.
The TMC delegation submitted two formal letters to the ECI, urging immediate action to ensure fair conduct of the November 13 polls in six assembly constituencies across the state.
Shivakumar also reminded voters of his past victories, adding, "The people of this district have elected me five times. I have also defeated HD Kumaraswamy. My nominee has also defeated HD Deve Gowda. He (HD Deve Gowda) should remember this."
Election Commission's flying squad and police have seized food kits with pictures of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi from Thirunelly, in Wayanad district ahead of bypolls in the constituency.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy made a direct accusation on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, accusing him of destroying the lives of Ganga Matsya community members, who once led a peaceful life by fishing in lakes.