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‘BJP Afraid Of Losing From AAP?’: CM Kejriwal On Postponed MCD Election

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 10, 20220

After the postponement of the Delhi Municipal Corporation elections, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has attacked the BJP-ruled Centre and the state election commission (SEC). He directly termed it the fear of defeat for the BJP. At the same time, the Delhi SEC has been accused of kneeling before the Centre. CM asked whether the Election Commission will now work under the pressure of the Central Government? And will PM Modi not conduct elections in this country now? While the deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has termed the commission's move to postpone the elections as a murder of democracy. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the people of Delhi will give a befitting reply to this conspiracy of the BJP and the AAP government will be formed with 260 seats in MCD. He claimed tha

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Assembly Election Results: Congress’ Downfall A Complete Setback Or Beginning Of PHOENIX Phenomenon?

Sonia SolankiMarch 10, 20220

As the results are pouring in for the five state Assembly elections, Congress' downfall continues and its performance is under serious questions. A national party that has ruled India over multiple decades is losing out its charm and moreover its connection with the masses. In the last few years, it has been seen that the Congress leaders are not able to hold the cord of the public matters. Despite having the status of national party, its other regional associates are performing much better in different states across the nation. Why Is Congress Losing Its Ground? There are multiple factors that are responsible for poor performance by the Congress. The first is the inability to face the ruling government. It would not be wrong to say that the way Congress surrendered in fron...

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Uttarakhand Election Results 2022: BJP’s return

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

Current trends in Uttarakhand, as updated by the Election Commission, suggest that the ruling BJP has not only successfully fought the battle, but is also set to return to power in Uttarakhand. BJP was ahead in 44 seats, eight more than the required majority in the 70-seat assembly, the Congress was ahead in 22 seats as the counting of votes was underway.     This is going to be a record of sorts for the BJP as it continues to capture power in the state where the anti-incumbency wave has not allowed any party to remain in power since its formation in 2000. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Congress' Harish Rawat, who led the campaigns of their respective parties in these assembly elections, were trailing in their respective seats of Khatima and Lalkuan...

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UP Election 2022 Result: Second term for BJP

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

The Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to retain Uttar Pradesh for a second term after securing a massive lead in the first few hours of counting votes in the northern state. This will be the first time since 1985 that a ruling party will return to power in the state.   According to Election Commission data, after seven rounds of counting, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is leading from his constituency Karhal and BJP's SP Singh Baghel is second. The exit polls indicated that the BJP would be able to cross the 200-mark and claim a majority in the 403-member assembly in UP. Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party was projected as the first runner-up. The UP assembly elections 2022 were held in seven phases from 10 February 2022 to 7 March 2022....

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Manipur Election Results 2022: BJP ahead in Manipur

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

Counting of votes is underway in Manipur, with preliminary data indicating that the BJP is leading in 29 seats, while the Congress is leading in 10 assembly constituencies. National People's Party is leading in 10 seats and JD(U) in 3 seats.   Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is currently leading by 2,598 votes in the Hingang constituency. All eyes are on the results of the assembly elections in Manipur, where the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to retain power, while the Congress is also expected to win. According to exit polls, the ruling BJP will either emerge as the single largest party or cross the halfway mark. While the two major parties are expected to be the main contenders, other parties including the National People's Party, the Naga People's Front and ...

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Punjab Election Results 2022: AAP looking ready to win in Punjab

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

Aam Aadmi Party is leading in most of the seats in Punjab, with Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann leading . while sitting CM Charanjit Singh Channi is trailing in both his seats. Other senior Congress leaders like Navjot Singh Sidhu and President Rana Kanwarpal Singh are trailing in their respective constituencies as per the early trends.   The Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as a major contender for the Congress, which wants to retain power in a multi-cornered contest. Earlier various exit polls had predicted that AAP's Bhagwant Mann would defeat Charanjit Singh Channi as the next Chief Minister of Punjab. A total of 1,304 candidates were in the fray, including 93 women and two transgenders....

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Goa Elections Result 2022: BJP close to halfway

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

In Goa, preliminary figures show that in Goa, the BJP is leading in 20 assembly constituencies, while the Congress is leading in 19 seats. TMC is leading in 5 seats. After exit polls predicted that the results in Goa would end in a dead heat, political parties in the state are preparing for a post-poll scenario. The counting of votes in the 40-seat state began at 8 am on Thursday. With over 300 candidates contesting in 40 assembly constituencies, Goa is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with parties including BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, and AAP. Meanwhile, BJP Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Tuesday traveled to Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Congress on Wednesday said talks are on with the Aam Aadmi Party to garner sup...

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UP Election 2022: Officer Admits To “Lapse”, SP Shares Video On EVM Row

Snehashish RoyMarch 9, 20220

Samajwadi Party (SP) has tweeted a video where an election official was shown accepting there were "lapses" during the movement of electronic voting machines (EVM). The district commissioner of Varanasi Deepak Agarwal had accepted in front of the reporters that there was a lapse in following the protocol to move EVMs. He claimed that those voting machines were used for training purposes. "If you talk about the protocol for the movement of EVMs, there was a lapse in the protocol, I accept that. But I can guarantee you, it is impossible to take away machines used in voting," Agarwal said. According to sources, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered action against Agarwal over the issue. The SP chief and former chief minister of UP Akhilesh Yadav had earlier made a...

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BJP confident of winning more than 40 seats in Manipur Assembly elections

Our CorrespondentMarch 9, 20220

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur President, Adhikarimayum Sharada Devi on Tuesday exuded full confidence over her victory in the Assembly election that took place in two phases in the northeastern state over the past few days. She said the BJP has set a target of more than 40 seats and we are confident of forming a stable government. When the final results are declared, we expect this number to be 40 plus only in the assembly elections Our party has not taken a decision on the chief ministerial candidate and there is no point in a new CM. Exit polls in Manipur gave the ruling BJP a clear lead in forming the next government, with many predicting that it could be reduced to less than half. As predicted by India News-Jan Ki Baat, the BJP will emerge as the single largest party...

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Exit Polls 2022: BJP To Record Clear Majority In UP, AAP In Punjab; Leaders Say Otherwise

Snehashish RoyMarch 8, 20220

The high-octave Assembly elections across five states have come to an end and the exit polls have been released. The polls have declared that BJP will win with a clear majority in Uttar Pradesh and AAP will surprisingly win in Punjab. In states such as Uttarakhand and Goa, the polls have predicted a neck-to-neck fight between BJP and Congress and the saffron camp is expected to make a clean sweep. The votes will be counted on March 10. Many have outrightly dismissed the exit polls. They are claiming that more often they go wrong and analysts and political leaders delivered their predictions. Activist and the co-founder of AAP Yogendra Yadav took to Twitter to congratulate Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. “The only firm conclusion that we can draw from exit polls so...

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Manipur Elections: Nearly 77% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 pm Amid Incidents Of Violence

Snehashish RoyMarch 5, 20220

Manipur recorded 76.04% voting till 5 pm on March 5 in the last phase of the Assembly elections. Some incidents of violence were reported from places before and after polling started. As many as two people were reportedly killed in the violence. One incident of killing was reported from Senapati district and the other in Thoubal district. The BJP candidate from the Karong seat reported the incident and said both were shot at "without proper reason." One of the killed was identified as Amuba Singh, who was a BJP worker. He was allegedly shot at by a Congress supporter. The election commission is waiting for a detailed report from the district election officer. The voting began at 7 am and ended at 6 pm on Saturday. The second and last phase of the election was conducted for 22 ...

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UP Assembly Elections: Political Heavyweights Round Up In Varanasi For Final Battle

Snehashish RoyMarch 5, 20220

The sweepstakes between the ruling BJP and the Opposition SP in Uttar Pradesh have reached their concluding stage. Both the parties are sparing no effort before the state goes to the polls in the final phase. The seventh phase in the UP Assembly election is important as one of the districts that will take part in the final round, Varanasi, belongs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency. PM Modi held a roadshow in Varanasi on March 4 to drum up support for the last time ahead of the last phase of the Assembly elections. He waved his hands from an open-roof vehicle as his convoy went past the crowd for three kilometres in the holy city. He garlanded the statues of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Madan Mohan Malviya. He also stopped for tea at a stall where he ...

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