India, Politics, 15th Feb 2017, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 15 Feb 2017

India, Politics, 15 Feb 2017

Voters in queue to cast their vote at a polling station during the second phase of up assembly election in Gajraula. (Photo: PTI)

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

‘Polling is going on peacefully amid tight security,’ UP Chief Electoral Officer T Venkatesh said.

15 Feb 2017 7:12 PM

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Modi only gives speeches, work is not his cup of tea: Rahul in UP

Promising a better Uttar Pradesh, Gandhi said their government will work for the youth.

15 Feb 2017 5:16 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati. (Photo: PTI)

Assembly elections: Will Mayawati have the last laugh in UP?

There is no doubt that SP-Cong alliance has attracted eyeballs, but Mayawati is one leader who can never be underrated or underestimated.

15 Feb 2017 2:37 PM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Uttarakhand Assembly polls: The odds of a new chief minister

The one question in everyone's mind is whether Uttarakhand is going to have a new chief minister or the incumbent supremacy will continue.

15 Feb 2017 10:39 AM

Voters stand in a queue to cast their votes at rural polling station in Shahabajpur Dora village in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: AP)

54.27% voter turnout recorded in UP, 53% in U'khand till 3 pm

720 candidates are in the fray in this phase in UP with a maximum of 22 from Barhapur (Bijnor) and a minimum of four nominees from Dhanaura.

15 Feb 2017 8:00 AM

Can Congress retain power? Voters will decide today

Rebel candidates have emerged as a cause of concern for both the parties.

15 Feb 2017 6:53 AM

Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley addressing a press conference at the party office in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

Unlike Congress, we didn’t favour big businessmen, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said if the BJP forms a government, the Centre and state government will work together to develop the state.

15 Feb 2017 3:35 AM

While most opinion polls have predicted that the BJP would come to power, Harish Rawat-led Congress is giving it a tough fight in most constituencies.

It’s BJP vs Congress as Uttarakhand goes to polls today

Congress’ nine rebels are trying their luck as the BJP’s candidates.

15 Feb 2017 3:24 AM

AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala consoled by a lady on the way from Koovathur Resort to Poes Garden at Koovathur, outskrits of Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court jails Sasikala for 4 years in DA case

Chinnamma can’t contest polls for 10 years.

15 Feb 2017 3:10 AM

The statement said the district returning officer in Patiala was allowed to shift old EVMs at the same complex where Assembly poll EVMs were stored.

Protect EVMs in Punjab, AAP appeals to EC

Strongrooms where electronic voting machines are stored.

15 Feb 2017 2:28 AM

UP polls: No post-poll ties with BJP, says Mayawati

The BSP chief said the party got “wholehearted” support of voters in the first phase of polling.

15 Feb 2017 1:16 AM

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