Assembly Elections

Preparations are in full swing for the vote counting of the Delhi Assembly elections, set to take place on Saturday. A robust security plan has been implemented, including a three-tier security arrangement with 10,000 police personnel and two paramilitary companies at each of the 19 counting centers. The election, held on February 5, saw 70 Assembly seats contested by 699 candidates across 13,766 polling stations. Authorities have heightened security to ensure a smooth counting process, with personnel stationed outside key centers such as Maharani Bagh and Hari Nagar. Exit polls indicate a potential victory for the BJP, with AAP predicted to fall behind and Congress continuing to struggle. Vote counting will begin at 8 AM, and early trends are expected to emerge in the first few hours. The voter turnout for the election was reported at 60.54%, and the outcome will determine whether AAP retains power or BJP makes a comeback after 27 years.

Rising women power is visibly influencing election outcomes

The share of women voters in Maharashtra and Jharkhand was higher compared to male voters. That explains the spate of women-centric welfare measures that appears to have worked in the favour of incumbents retaining power in both states

When doles trump ideology, the economy is a loser

Come elections, political parties jumping on the freebie bandwagon is a regular sight. It's time for tough measures that ensure that make it difficult for this practice to continue unless there is budgetary space for these measures  

Maharashtra Election 2024 Updates: BJP and its allies indulging in corruption, propagating 'distorted' history, says Supriya Sule

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Monday claimed the ruling BJP and its allies were steeped in corruption and accused them of insulting Maharashtra's icons and propagating "distorted" history.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Pawar criticizes project shift to Gujarat and rising lawlessness in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Addressing a rally in Akola, Maharashtra, PM Modi said that opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi means corruption and scams of thousands of crores of rupees.

When Raj Thackeray almost quit politics to become film producer — and why he changed his mind

At one point, Raj Thackeray grew disillusioned with politics and considered switching to another profession. However, a friend's advice helped him stay afloat in the political sphere.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats; 901 more than 2019 polls

"We received 7,078 valid nomination forms for 288 seats. Of these, 2,938 candidates have withdrawn nominations, leaving 4,140 in the fray," the state chief electoral office official said.

87 candidates exit Maharashtra poll contest in Latur

Monday was the last day to withdraw nomination for the November 20 elections. Votes will be counted on November 23.

Close contest between MVA and Mahayuti in Maharashtra elections: Sanjay Kumar, CSDS

Maharashtra verdict will determine political fortunes of political giants like Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray. If MVA wins, expect a tussle for the CM’s post.

Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla transferred days before assembly elections

The poll body directed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over Shukla's charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre.

Sharad Pawar alleges police vehicles being used to provide financial aid to candidates of ruling parties

The former union minister, said he wanted to speak more on the issue publicly but is refraining from doing so as this would hurt the officials who have shared the information with him.

Changed loyalties, Baba Siddique murder to cast shadow on election in Bandra East

Bandra East, on the eastern side of the Bandra railway station, was carved out as a separate constituency in 2009. Before that it was known as Kherwadi, a Congress stronghold.

Maharashtra polls: BJP drops 8 sitting MLAs, Congress 5; Shiv Sena maintains status quo in line-up

The exact number of candidates fielded by each constituent of the ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA alliance cannot be reconciled as some parties have given nomination forms to two candidates in certain seats.

Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, EC reviews voter awareness initiatives in Mumbai city

The initiatives have been taken under the Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme of the EC. It is a multi-intervention programme that reaches out through different modes and media to educate voters about the electoral process in order to increase their awareness and promote their informed participation.

Maharashtra Elections: MNS leader Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray to make electoral debut from Mahim

Amit Thackeray, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, will make his electoral debut from Mahim assembly

'Third front' Parivartan Mahashakti announces candidates for 10 assembly seats

The group comprises Raju Shetti's Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, Sambhaji Chhatrapati's Maharashtra Surajya Paksh, and MLA Bacchu Kadu's Prahar Janshakti.

Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: BJP fields Navya Haridas against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The seat was vacated by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who opted to retain Rae Bareli after winning both constituencies in this year’s general election.

BJP considering 'early declaration' of candidates for upcoming Delhi Assembly polls

New Delhi, Oct 15 The BJP is considering "early declaration" of its candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls to get a headstart over its rivals..

Bypolls in 7 assembly seats in Rajasthan to be held on Nov 13, results on Nov 23

Currently, the 200-seat state assembly has 114 MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party, 65 of the Congress, three of the Bharat Adivasi Party, two of the Bahujan Samaj Party, one of the Rashtriya Lok Dal and eight Independent MLAs.

Bypoll for Uttarakhand's Kedarnath seat to be held on Nov 20

Counting will be held on November 23. The model code of conduct is now in effect in the district and will remain in force until November 25, the officer added.

Assembly Election Dates 2024: Single-phase voting in Maharashtra on Nov 20, Jharkhand to vote on Nov 13 and Nov 20, results on Nov 23

The term of the Maharashtra assembly ends on November 26, while the Jharkhand assembly tenure ends on January 5 next year.

Indian forces have clamped down on terror activity in Jammu, but durable success is a long game

The run-up to the assembly elections was relatively quiet. But the problem is not over. There’s a larger game plan afoot to increase infiltration of terrorists by constantly testing India’s security grid. Compounding the challenge for security forces is the use of encrypted Chinese equipment for communication between terrorists on the ground and their Pakistan-based handlers

Haryana Election Results Updates: Congress alleges glaring discrepancies related to EVMs, urges EC to conduct probe

Haryana Election Results Updates: The Commission said it has also noted the statements of Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, terming the Haryana results as "unexpected" and that the party proposes to analyse the same and approach the EC with its complaints.

BJP reverses Lok Sabha dip: 5 takeaways for National Politics

The counting of votes for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are underway. As BJP reverses Lok Sabha dip, here are 5 takeaways of national politics

Assembly election results: Counting in Haryana, J&K on October 8 as BJP & Congress vie for momentum in aftermath of LS polls

Political parties are on the edge as counting day approaches, especially after the exit polls indicated winds of change in Haryana and a tough battle in J&K.