Election results: Leaders of all parties exude confidence as counting underway in Delhi

Election results: Leaders of all parties exude confidence as counting underway in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) As counting began for the highly anticipated Delhi Assembly elections with the BJP showing an early lead, political leaders across all parties are exuding confidence about their prospects. Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Congress have expressed optimism, emphasising their work and public support. … Read more

Gujarat govt withdraws sedition cases against Patidar leaders

Gujarat govt withdraws sedition cases against Patidar leaders

Ahmedabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The Gujarat government has withdrawn sedition and other serious cases filed against Patidar movement leaders, including Hardik Patel, Dilip Sabva, Alpesh Kathiriya, and Lalji Patel. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s government, was met with widespread appreciation from Patidar leaders and community members. Viramgam MLA and prominent Patidar leader … Read more

AAP leaders support Kejriwal’s ‘poaching’ allegations; BJP hits back

AAP leaders support Kejriwal's 'poaching' allegations; BJP hits back

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) After the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to poach its candidates ahead of the February 8 poll results, AAP leaders on Friday echoed the allegations of their chief, saying that the BJP was using its influence to … Read more

Akhilesh Yadav’s remark on ECI sparks backlash; NDA leaders demand apology

Akhilesh Yadav's remark on ECI sparks backlash; NDA leaders demand apology

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has stirred controversy with his accusations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “indirectly influenced” voting in the Milkipur bye-election in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav’s remarks, which alluded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was compromised, have drawn sharp criticism from NDA leaders who have … Read more

I do not believe in factionalism: Ex-CM Bommai tells K’taka BJP leaders

I do not believe in factionalism: Ex-CM Bommai tells K'taka BJP leaders

Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) Commenting on some senior leaders plotting against Karnataka BJP President, B.Y. Vijayendra, former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai, has dubbed the development as unfortunate. Releasing an official statement on Thursday in this regard, Bommai said, “I strongly believe that the central leadership will immediately focus on the developments in … Read more

Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders

Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders

Imphal, Feb 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh rushed to New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the state Assembly session, scheduled to start on February 10, officials said. Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Housing and Urban Development Minister Y. Khemchand and a few other BJP MLAs have also arrived in Delhi separately … Read more

Municipal polls: 26 BJP leaders expelled in Vadodara for ‘indiscipline’

Municipal polls: 26 BJP leaders expelled in Vadodara for ‘indiscipline’

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, as many as 26 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were expelled from the party after they filed their nomination papers independently for the municipal elections, in Karjan Municipality, Vadodara district, violating party discipline. The BJP leaders were upset as they were denied tickets following the … Read more

Tiwari, BJP Leaders Exercise Franchise, Urge Delhites to Cast votes

Tiwari, BJP Leaders Exercise Franchise, Urge Delhites to Cast votes

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Delhi BJP leaders on Wednesday exercised their franchise for the Assembly elections and urged Delhiites to actively participate in the democratic process. As polling continues across all 70 Assembly constituencies, BJP leaders emphasised the need for a government focussed on development, governance, and the welfare of the people. BJP MP … Read more

Delhi misses Sheila Dikshit’s tenure, say Cong leaders after casting their votes

Delhi misses Sheila Dikshit's tenure, say Cong leaders after casting their votes

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leaders on Wednesday cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly elections and urged citizens to actively participate in the democratic process. Emphasising the significance of voting, they called upon Delhiites to make their voices heard through the ballot. As polling continues across all 70 Assembly constituencies, the leaders … Read more