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EC reviews Poll Preparedness with all State CEOs
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): A two-day conference of the Chief Electoral Officers of all the States and Union Territories was organised by the Election commission on January 11 and 12 which focused on the integrity of the electoral roll, meticulous planning for elections, EVM and VVPA
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Congress ready with "Plan UP", Rahul to address 15 rallies: Sources
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): After being sidelined from the hopeful allies in Uttar Pradesh, Congress is all set to put work with full force in the state for the upcoming general elections.
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Coalition governments don't last long, says Jaitley
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said citizens should bring the BJP government back to power in 2019, as coalition governments do not last for long due to a conflict in ideologies.
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You know who is my choice: Akhilesh on Mayawati for PM candidate
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): "You know who is my choice. Uttar Pradesh has given prime ministers in the past and trend will be repeated again," said Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday when asked whether he will support Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Ma
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SP-BSP alliance because of BJP's fear, says Nitin Gadkari
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) are forming an alliance because they fear losing out to BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, said Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday.
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Congress starts exercise to 'fight elections alone' in UP
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): With Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on the verge of forming an alliance to contest the upcoming general elections, the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh has started an exercise to fight elections alone in the state, sources sai
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Markets start on a shaky note; Sensex down 85.57 points, Nifty falls 32.20
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai/New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): After witnessing four continuous days of winning momentum the BSE Sensex and NSE's Nifty 50 opened on a shaky note on Thursday with investors waiting for clarity on the US-China trade talks held on Wednesday. The December quarter results are also keeping inve
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7 political parties seek registration from EC
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Ahead of the 2019 general elections, seven new political parties have sought registration from the Election Commission of India on Tuesday.
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IPL 2019 to be held in India from March 23
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): The 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held in India from March 23.
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Congress failed to prevent Babri Masjid demolition: Mani Shankar Aiyar
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said that Narasimha Rao-led government in 1992 failed to prevent the demolition of Babri Masjid and did not take the steps that were needed to be taken.
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Should Ram Temple, Sabarimala be central issues for elections: Amartya Sen
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Noted economist and political commentator Amartya Sen on Monday questioned as to whether the construction of Ram temple and entry of women at Kerala's Sabarimala Temple should be the considered as the central issues for general elections.
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Opposition corners Centre over general category quota
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Soon after the Centre approved 10 percent quota for economically weaker upper castes in government jobs and education, several political leaders called the decision a politically-motivated move ahead of 2019 general elections.
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