MP Elections 2023: In the end, both BJP and Congress campaigns centred on Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Elections 2023: Congress consistently harped on Chouhan’s failures while the BJP, which initially tried to shake off his legacy, had to accept his preeminence in the state and trust that the goodies which Chouhan promised voters on election eve will deliver the state to it once again
Madhya Pradesh assembly polls: Chhindwara witnesses battle between Hanuman bhakt and Shiv bhakt
Congress leader Nath, who projects himself as an ardent Hanuman bhakt, trounced BJP's Shiv bhakt Bunty Sahu by a margin of 25,837 votes in the 2018 assembly polls.While Congress showcases Nath's "Chhindwara Model", BJP alleges that the former CM had "vanished" from the constituency.
In a first, women shoulder entire poll process in all 201 booths of Raipur North assembly seat
The second and final phase of assembly polls involving 70 seats in the state began on Friday morning, while results will be declared on December 3.
Chidambaram apologises for loss of lives during Telangana statehood stir, BRS says too late
Speaking to mediapersons here on Thursday, the former Union Minister also said creating a state or dividing a state was not child's play and it was done in response to people's movement. Reacting to Chidambaram's remarks, BRS leader and Minister K T Rama Rao said it was already too late.
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: To qualify as a regional satrap, Bhupesh Baghel needs a win today
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Bhupesh Baghel has dominated the government and state politics to such an extent that the Congress party began visualising a national profile for him. All that is at stake today
MP Elections 2023: Why an overwhelming sense of déjà vu pervades the state this time
Madhya Pradesh Elections 2023: The same jaded faces who helmed BJP and Congress in 2018 – Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kamal Nath – are in the race for the CM’s post. Voters who were fed up with the Chouhan regime in 2018 were disappointed that the Congress government under Kamal Nath was hardly distinguishable from its predecessor. Not surprisingly voter aspirations are muted this time
MP, Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Amid chorus of ‘Kaante Ki Takkar’ (nailbiting finish), what’s on voter’s minds?
MP, Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Will it be a vote for change or continuity in the two states? The two neighbours witnessed a spirited contest between BJP and Congress to woo voters, who were spoiled for choice with the competition between the two parties extending to who can offer the more generous freebies
Chhattisgarh assembly polls 2023: Congress pins all hopes on Baghel
Being credited for launching pro-farmer measures and rebuilding the party after a ghastly Maoist attack, Baghel commands reasonable popularity in the state thus making him a prominent figure in the Congress party
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections: Key battles to watch out for
The BJP has fielded its big guns and employed the strategy of supporting fresh leadership to secure victory for another term, while the opposition Congress is relying on its promises.
Polling begins for 2nd phase in Chhattisgarh; CM Bhupesh Baghel among 958 in fray
Polling began at 7 am in nine polling booths in Naxal-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Gariaband district for security reasons and will end at 3 pm.
Madhya Pradesh Elections: Polling begins, 2,533 in fray for 230 seats
Polling is being held from 7 am to 6 pm in all the assembly segments except in Baihar, Lanjhi and Paraswada seats in Balaghat district, 55 booths in Mandla district's Bichhiya and Mandla seats and 40 polling stations of Dindori district, all Naxalite affected, where voting time is 7 am to 3 pm, an official said.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Cast vote before 9 am, get free poha and jalebi
Proprietors of shops located in “56 Dukan” have come up with the initiative to boost voter turnout in the city. Voters will have to show the indelible ink mark to avail of the offer.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 highlights: Phase-2 polling ends in 70 seats with 67.34% voter turnout till 5 pm
Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2023: The second phase decided the fate of heavyweights such as Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, his deputy TS Singh Deo, eight state ministers and four members of Parliament.
Madhya Pradesh assembly elections 2023 Highlights: Madhya Pradesh records 71% voter turnout till 5pm
Madhya Pradesh Elections 2023 highlights: Madhya Pradesh recorded 71.11% voter turnout till 5 pm, according to EC. The voting in the state ended at 6pm
Chhattisgarh polls: Bilaspur division with multi-cornered contests crucial for both Congress, BJP
Jogi formed the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh in 2016 after quitting the Congress. Since his death in 2020, his son Amit has been helming the party.
EC sticks to December 3 as poll counting date, despite appeals for change in Mizoram
"I have discussed the matter with the Election Commission. Counting will be held as per the schedule announced by the commission," Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer Madhup Vyas told PTI.
Telangana polls: 2,290 candidates in fray, 608 withdraw nominations
As many as 44 candidates from Gajwel and 39 from Kamareddy Assembly constituencies from where BRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is contesting, are in the poll arena.
Telangana Elections 2023: Will Modi's Dalit outreach help BJP?
Telangana Elections 2023: Madigas have long been demanding sub-categorisation of the SC quota claiming that the “forwards” among Dalits like Malas were cornering the benefits. With successive governments at the state and Centre failing them, PM Modi’s show of empathy to a community leader, despite inaction since 2014, projected all the right optics
Rajasthan assembly polls 2023: BJP promises wheat bonus, women safety and LPG subsidy
Releasing the 'sankalp patra' here, party chief J P Nadda also said that if the BJP forms the government in the state, a Special Investigation Team will be formed to probe paper leaks and other alleged scams in the Congress government.
Congress leaders united, party will win Rajasthan polls: Rahul Gandhi
In a brief interaction with reporters at the airport here, the former Congress president said, "We are together and will remain together. The Congress party will sweep the elections here (in Rajasthan)".
Assembly Elections 2023: Can smaller parties upset BJP, Congress calculations in Hindi heartland?
Assembly Elections 2023: Both SP and BSP in Madhya Pradesh in 2018 and BSP in Chhattisgarh in 2008 and 2013 played what can be said to have been crucial roles in the final seat tally in elections that were closely fought
Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 assembly seats
The Congress, with 114 seats, emerged as the single largest party after the 2018 polls and formed the government with the help of BSP, SP and independent MLAs under the leadership of Kamal Nath.
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Can BJP stage a comeback with Mahadev betting app allegations?
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: The BJP, with PM Modi at the fore, has launched frontal attacks on chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, citing central agency revelations on the CM and his aides benefitting from money laundering through the Mahadev betting app. Urban voters may be swayed, giving the BJP respite from its failure to position a CM face against Baghel
Congress raises questions on release of PM-Kisan instalment two days ahead of MP, Chhattisgarh polls
While polling in Madhya Pradesh will be held in a single-phase on November 17, in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, voting for the second-phase will be conducted. The first phase was held on November 7.
