Assembly Polls 2022 Highlights: AAP announces five more candidates for Punjab elections

Covid vaccination certificates issued in the five poll-bound states will not have Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo since the model code of conduct has come into force there, official sources told PTI. AAP on Sunday announced its ninth list of candidates for the Punjab Assembly elections next month. The country was put on election mode on Saturday with the Election Commission announcing the voting schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa between February 10 and March 7.

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UP Polls: SP, AAP seek removal of govt officials

The Samajwadi Party on Sunday urged the Election Commission to remove some top UP government officials, alleging that they are functioning like "workers" of the ruling BJP.

Separately, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) too sought the removal of some officials, who according to it are working as "agents of the BJP".

Sanyukt Samaj Morcha leader Rajewal rules out alliance with AAP for Punjab polls

Sanyukt Samaj Morcha leader Balbir Singh Rajewal on Sunday ruled out the alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party for next month's Punjab Assembly polls and said they will declare their candidates within a week.

Various Punjab farmer bodies who had taken part in the stir against the Centre’s now withdrawn farm law had launched their political front last month and announced to contest the Assembly polls.

AICC Secretary Imran Masood says he is going to join Samajwadi Party

"Current political circumstances indicate that there is a direct fight between BJP & Samajwadi Party in UP... I will hold a meeting with my supporters tomorrow & then seek time from Akhilesh Ji."

(ANI)

Akhilesh Yadav knows very well that he is going to lose the Assembly elections so he is finding new excuses every day. Yesterday he accused EC, saying digital elections are unfair. Today he wrote to EC demanding suspension of govt officers: UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh

(ANI)

Manipur Congress legislator joins BJP

Tribal leader and Congress MLA Chaltonlien Amo of Tipaimukh Assembly constituency joined the ruling BJP on Sunday -- a day after the Election Commission announced the schedule of the elections to the 60-member Manipur assembly.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur state president A. Sharda Devi welcomed the 67-years-old tribal leader Amo, who is also the Manipur state Congress vice-president in the saffron party at a simple function.

Offered ticket to senior BJP leader, claims Rajbhar

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday claimed that a senior BJP leader met him at his residence, whom he offered to contest on his party's ticket in the Assembly polls if the ruling outfit denies him the chance.

He also claimed that several BJP ministers are in touch with Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.

CPI(M)'s seeks to maximise pooling of 'anti-BJP' votes in poll-bound states: Yechury

The CPI(M) would work towards maximising the pooling of "anti-BJP" votes in the five poll-bound states and will support the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh, party general secretary Sitaram Yechury said here on Sunday.

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No photo of PM Modi on Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states as MCC kicks in

Covid vaccination certificates issued in the five poll-bound states will not have Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo since the model code of conduct has come into force there, an official source said.

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Door-to-door campaign, virtual rallies, social media among AAP's priorities in Assembly poll campaign

The AAP will hardsell the achievements of Delhi government and project party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s “honest politics” to woo voters in poll-bound states as it chalked out a campaign plan involving door-to-door campaign, virtual rallies and extensive use of social media.

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Congress to go without CM face in state polls

In the upcoming five state elections, the Congress has decided to go without declaring the chief ministerial face despite having incumbent face in Punjab as a chief minister.

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BJP enjoys definite edge in virtual campaigning

The ongoing pandemic situation has thrown political parties in Uttar Pradesh into chartered territory with virtual campaigning.

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Assembly Elections 2022: How to use cVIGIL app to report MCC violations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced that five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa -- will go to the polls between February 10 and March 7 with the counting of votes on March 10.

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Assembly Polls 2022: How to file e-nominations?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the voting schedule for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa between February 10 and March 7, the next set of crucial polls before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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Govt in Punjab has been outsourced for last 30 years: Sidhu

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday criticised all the previous governments in the state, including the Congress governments and said that in the past 30 years, the government has been outsourced in the state.

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Goa: Independent MLA Prasad Gaonkar submits his resignation to Legislative Assembly Secretary Namrata Ulman

AAP releases 9th list of 5 candidates for Punjab Assembly elections

For AAP, an election is not a medium to change govt but it is a chance to bring about a change in society and the country. When you go campaigning, you need to realise that you are performing a patriotic task: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal addressing party workers digitally

(ANI)

Political party hoardings, posters in UP being removed as code of conduct comes into effect

Authorities have begun removing hoardings and posters put up by political parties across Uttar Pradesh as the model code of conduct has come into effect with the Election Commission announcing polls dates for the state.

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History of India says that Babur, Aurangzeb, and Nizam cannot live long: Himanta Biswa Sarma in Telangana

I am sure that the legacy of Nizam will come to a complete halt and a new culture based on Indian civilisation will emerge, said Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in Warangal, Telangana.

(ANI)

Arvind Kejriwal to address party workers at 4 pm today

(DHNS)

Gandhi family should come out clean on PM's 'security breach', says Sambit Patra

A sitting CM briefs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on PM’s security! Why? What constitutional post does Priyanka hold and who is she to be kept in loop regarding PM’s security? We firmly believe that the Gandhi family should come out clean on this: Sambit Patra, BJP Spokesperson

As UP gears up for polls, Mayawati watches from the margins

Uttar Pradesh is in the grip of poll fever. Yatras, inaugurations, announcements, incendiary speeches: it’s all happening in the country’s most populous state as it inches closer to the crucial Assembly polls, one that the BJP wants badly to win.

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Parties turn to virtual rallies amid Covid-19 spike

As Covid-19 infections are rising sharply amid the third wave of the pandemic and the Assembly elections in five states due in March, political parties have cancelled their physical rallies and have turned to digital modes to reach out to the voters.

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Goa Polls: More hands to Opposition pump to flush out BJP

As the upcoming state Assembly polls draw closer, faint contours of a broader alliance of 'anti-BJP' forces -- barring the Congress party -- appear to be emerging in Goa.

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Congress pitches it strong on social media to woo Goa voters

TMC's presence in Goa to help BJP in polls, claims Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed the TMC for taking an "anti-Congress" stand ahead of the Goa Assemblypolls, and claimed the presence of the Mamata-Banerjee led party in the coastal state will help the ruling BJP the most.

It's 'everyone against us' in Punjab, claims AAP

AAP announces second list for Goa

Feedback, valuation key pillars of Amit Shah's poll strategy

Not only opponents but also many of Shah's own party leaders go sleepless when he takes over the command of elections. The 'night meetings' of Amit Shah, who is constantly touring Uttar Pradesh, have, once again, created a similar atmosphere in the state.

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Kharge calls upon Election Commission for fair polls in five states

"We request Election Commission to act impartially. Let's see how they act...Many times some people act as per their wishes, so it's difficult to predict how much impartiality will be there," said Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on upcoming assembly polls in five states.

(ANI)

As Covid cases surge, political parties turn to digital mode

Political parties have cancelled their physical rallies and have turned to digital modes to reach out to the voters. The parties are planning digital rallies in the election-bound states and also to reach out to the people via social media platforms.

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EVM is no issue now: CEC Sushil Chandra

The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) is no issue now, ChiefElectionCommissioner Sushil Chandra said on Saturday, asserting that there is a sense of pride that India has developed a machine that gives accurate and faster results.

Amarinder urges people to participate in polls

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday asked the people to participate "in the carnival of democracy with full spirit."In Punjab, theelectionswill be held on February 14.

New Punjab DGP assures fair polls

Senior IPS officer Viresh Kumar Bhawra, who became the new Director-General of Police of Punjab ahead of the implementation of the model code of conduct, said that police will ensure "inducement-free" polls. Bhawra was appointed the DGP after an incident last Wednesday wherein PM Modi was stuck in traffic for 20 minutes due to an alleged security breach.

Punjab CEO issues direction for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct

Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju on Saturday held a meeting with deputy commissioners and district police chiefs asking them to strictly implement the Model Code of Conduct and ensure its compliance in letter and spirit.

Don't indulge in hate speeches: EC to political parties

The countdown began for Assembly elections on Saturday in Goa where new entrant TMC and AAP among others will be taking on the ruling BJP.

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Don't indulge in hate speeches: EC to political parties

The Election Commission on Saturday cautioned political parties over hate speeches and said it is closely monitoring social media posts to ensure clean assembly polls in five states.

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