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‘Looks like Op Lotus is on': TIPRA chief's big claim over prospective ally
Published on Jan 28, 2023 04:44 PM IST
Pradyot Barma had recently held a close door meeting with IPFT delegation regarding pre-poll alliance for the Tripura election. The IPFT is an ally of the ruling BJP in the northeastern state.

Tripura election: BJP releases first list of 48 candidates, Congress names 17
Ahead of the 60-member Tripura assembly election on February 16, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 48 candidates, while the Congress announced a list of 17 candidates.

Updated on Jan 28, 2023 02:11 PM IST
Manjiri Chitre | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Meghalaya polls to be held on Feb 27, results on March 2
The poll panel said that the last date for filing of nomination will be February 7, and candidates can withdraw their nominations till February 10.

Updated on Jan 18, 2023 04:11 PM IST
Tripura to vote in single phase on Feb 16, results on March 2 | Full schedule
The results will be declared on March 2, along with that of Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly polls. The term of Tripura's legislative assembly is due to expire end on March 22 this year.

Published on Jan 18, 2023 03:48 PM IST
Nagaland Assembly election 2023 to be held on February 27
Nagaland elections 2023: Presently, Nagaland is ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) coalition government with Neiphiu Rio becoming the Chief Minister.

Updated on Jan 18, 2023 03:36 PM IST
Tripura election on Feb 16; Nagaland, Meghalaya Feb 27, results on March 2
Nagaland and Meghalaya will go to the polls on February 27 while Tripura will vote on February 16. The results will be announced on March 2.

Updated on Jan 18, 2023 04:16 PM IST
16 Opposition parties object to EC’s remote voting machine plan
Currently, a voter has to physically travel to the district where they are a registered elector in order to cast their vote, but if the new initiative is implemented, migrant voters will not be required to travel to their home district to exercise their franchise.

Updated on Jan 15, 2023 11:54 PM IST
MCD mayor polls: ‘2 women BJP councillors assaulted by AAP counterparts’
MCD Mayor Election Updates: A huge ruckus was witnessed at the Civic Centre, before the commencement of voting for the Delhi mayor elections, over the swearing-in of nominated councillors.

Updated on Jan 07, 2023 02:29 AM IST
Mega Modi vs Opposition showdown on cards as these states go to polls in 2023
The new year is expected to witness high-octane contests in as many as nine states in what is being called as the semi-final to 2024.

Updated on Dec 31, 2022 11:38 PM IST
Bihar Municipal Corporation election results declared | Highlights
Bihar Municipal Corporation election result 2022 highlights: The counting of votes for the first phase of Bihar Nikay Chunav took place on Tuesday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2022 09:12 PM IST
BJP set to replicate Gujarat plan in Madhya Pradesh for 2023 elections
The Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP has scripted a multipronged strategy to blunt anti-incumbency, iron out differences between leaders and enhance public engagement ahead of the 2023 assembly polls.

Updated on Dec 20, 2022 10:00 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
No infighting within Himachal Congress, 'conflict' was for CM post: Sukhu
Asked about the expansion of his cabinet, Sukhu said it will happen soon and denied reports about some MLAs lobbying for ministerial berths.

Published on Dec 18, 2022 04:59 PM IST
PTI |
Gujarat OBC leader Shankar Chaudhary is BJP’s pick for speaker
The BJP’s nominees for Gujarat assembly speaker and deputy speaker’s posts, Shankar Chaudhary, and Jetha Bharwad, respectively, are influential OBC leaders in the state

Published on Dec 16, 2022 08:55 AM IST
Number theory: How parties used social media in Gujarat elections
Digital campaigns are expected to play an increasingly important role in Indian elections as more Indians start using social media. An analysis of social media use in the recently concluded Gujarat elections, however, shows that all parties do not attach equal importance to this medium of campaign.

Updated on Dec 14, 2022 10:49 AM IST
Shivam Gangwani , New Delhi
Gujarat portfolios: CM Bhupendra Patel keeps urban development | Full list here
Full list of Gujarat portfolios: Bhupendra Patel has kept his existing portfolio of urban development, urban housing development, road & building, mining, tourism, port and information broadcasting.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 09:03 PM IST
Sharmita Kar | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Who is Bhanuben Babariya? The only woman minister in Gujarat cabinet 2.0
Bhanuben Babariya defeated the AAP's Vashrambhai Sagathiya by a margin of 48,494 votes to win the Rajkot Rural seat in the recently concluded Gujarat assembly election.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 04:38 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
Bhupendra Patel takes oath as 18th Gujarat chief minister along with 16 MLAs
Gujarat CM Oath Taking Ceremony: Bhupendra Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 02:47 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Will accept any role BJP assigns: MLA Hardik Patel ahead of oath-taking ceremony
The newly-elected lawmaker said it will be BJP that will decide on who to keep in the cabinet.

Published on Dec 12, 2022 12:50 PM IST
Snehashish Roy, New Delhi
Gujarat CM oath-taking highlights: Bhupendra Patel, 16 ministers take oath
Patel will be assisted by a cabinet of ministers of whom at least 17 will be sworn in today - with an expansion planned for later.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 04:10 PM IST
In Bhupendra Patel 2.0 cabinet, 16 ministers sworn in; only one woman | LIST
Gujarat cabinet ministers list: At full strength the cabinet is expected to have around 25-28 names, with around 10-12 of cabinet rank and the others of ministers of state (MoS) rank.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 04:25 PM IST
40 newly elected MLAs in Gujarat polls have criminal cases against them: ADR
From 47 MLAs declaring criminal cases against themselves in 2017, the number of winning candidates with cases lodged against them fell to 40 (22%) in the 2022 Gujarat elections

Published on Dec 12, 2022 09:44 AM IST
PM, Amit Shah in Gujarat for Bhupendra Patel oath as CM at mega event: Top 10
Gujarat oath ceremony: Bhupendra Patel was elected unanimously as the leader of BJP legislative party on Saturday.

Published on Dec 12, 2022 09:25 AM IST
Swati Bhasin, New Delhi
Ahead of Gujarat oath ceremony, PM Modi’s roadshow in Ahmedabad. Watch
Gujarat oath event: Bhupendra Patel will be sworn in on Monday for the second time as chief minister.

Published on Dec 12, 2022 06:35 AM IST
Swati Bhasin, New Delhi