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Welcome ECI's decision, JD(U) doesn't matter our fight is against BJP, say
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 25 (ANI): We welcome the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the poll dates for Bihar Assembly and the Mahagathbandhan will come to power this time, said RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday.
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ECI to announce by-poll dates on Sept 29 after objection over timing raise
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the dates for by-polls to be conducted in various states on September 29, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora on Friday.
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Delhi assembly elections on Feb 8, Model Code of Conduct comes into force
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 6 (ANI): The Model Code of Conduct came into force in Delhi on Monday with the Election Commission announcing that assembly polls in the national capital will be held in on February 8.
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BJP will win in both Haryana and Maharashtra, asserts Vijay Goel
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 21 (ANI): BJP MP Vijay Goel on Saturday said that in both Haryana and Maharashtra, his party will form the government and that people know it very well. His comments came soon after the Election Commission announced the dates of Assembly elections to be held in bot
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EC to announce Maharashtra, Haryana poll dates today
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 21 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the dates for Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections today.
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TN: Transgenders requests EC to reconsider election dates
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 16 (ANI): Bharathi Kannama Trust has written to the District Collector requesting the Election commission (EC) to change the Lok Sabha poll dates in the state in the wake of Koovagam Koothandavar, a 3-day long festival of transgenders.
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Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council writes to EC seeking change in poll dates
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council wrote to State Election Commission seeking change in Lok Sabha poll date in the state and Puducherry which falls on April 18, citing the clash of dates with 'Maundy Thursday', a public ceremony on the Thursday before Eas
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Now demand in Tamil Nadu to reschedule LS poll in view of Chithirai festiv
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 12 (ANI): Close on the heels of some leaders expressing concern over the Lok Sabha poll schedule clashing with the holy month of Ramzan, political leaders here have sought change in poll dates in view of Chithirai festival.
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Elections have been held during Ramzan in past too: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi (India), March 11 (ANI): Amid a controversy over Lok Sabha poll dates coinciding with Ramzan, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that in the past also elections have been held during the Muslim holy period.
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AAP MLA claims EC fixed poll dates during Ramzan to favour BJP
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 11 (ANI) Questioning the Lok Sabha election schedule, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan on Monday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) fixed polling dates during Ramzan to favour BJP and said that it will arduous for those observing a fast to exercise their franchise. Read More
EC considers various factors before announcing poll dates: Ex-CEC
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) determines various factors such as the number of poll phases, the strength of central forces needed and other arrangements, before announcing the poll dates.
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Anything can happen in country until EC announces poll dates: Nitish Kumar
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Feb 4 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose party JD(U) is an NDA ally, maintained a neutral stance on Monday over the tussle between the West Bengal government and the Centre, remarking that he does not comment on such issues.
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