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SC to hear plea seeking FIR against political parties for 'inducing' voter
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear tomorrow (March 3) a plea seeking direction to register FIRs against political parties for allegedly inducing voters by offering freebies.
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Manipur Polls: EC to decide on repoll in Keithelmanbi after clashes betwee
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], February 28 (ANI): Amid reports of Manipur poll disruption in Keithelmanbi in Imphal West district, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal on Monday said that the state Election Commission is examining whether or not to continue the polls as an Electronic Voting Mac
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Pak Oppn leader Bilawal warns Imran Khan of dire consequences ahead of 'lo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], February 27 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday warned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government of dire consequences a day before the "long march" and said if Imran Khan resigns now then there would be no need to stage a protest
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UP polls: Battle of turncoats in Amethi makes contest interesting
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 25 (ANI): Once considered as a bastion of Congress, the Amethi Assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh, is witnessing a triangular electoral contest and with many turncoats in the fray, the battle has become more interesting.
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Local residents demand greater involvement of women in Manipur politics
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], February 24 (ANI): Amid campaigning for assembly polls in Manipur, local residents have demanded greater involvement of women in state politics as women account for 52 per cent of the voters in the state but their involvement in electoral politics is dismally low.
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Centre playing electoral tricks: Aaditya Thackeray on ED action against Na
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Dumariyaganj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson Aaditya Thackrey on Thursday hit out at the Central government for "playing electoral tricks" by allowing Central agencies against politicians during the
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Cash over Rs 6 crore seized in fourth phase seats in UP since announcement
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Ajay Kumar Shukla on Wednesday said that cash worth Rs 6.85 crore and 3.76 lakh litres of liquor were seized since the announcement of polls in the nine districts where votes were cast today in the fou
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AAP writes to EC, seeks steps 'to ensure safety of EVMs in Punjab
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 23 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab unit on Wednesday wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to take all possible steps "to ensure complete safety and security of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)" across the state of Punjab.
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No compromise with drug kingpins for electoral gains: Tripura CM
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], February 22 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the criminals involved in the drug trafficking nexus as well as those who extended their political shield over them.
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UP polls: Rahul Gandhi to make campaign debut on Feb 25 after four phases
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): With the first three phases of seven-phased Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections over and campaigning having ended for the fourth phase also, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will finally hit the ground for electioneering in Amethi and Prayagraj during the fi
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UP polls phase 4: Heavyweights, Brajesh Pathak, Aditi Singh, in electoral
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brajesh Pathak who is facing Samajwadi Party candidate and two-time Corporator Surendra Singh Gandhi in the Lucknow Cantonment seat is among the prominent contender in the fourth phase of the state Assembly elections for which
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Pakistan EC taken aback by amedments to election law
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 22 (ANI): Imran Khan government's attempt to hamper a free and fair electoral process in Pakistan by introducing amendments to Election Act, allowing public office holders, including ministers, to campaign for electoral candidates, has disconcerted the Election
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