PM Modi flags low voting in urban centres, Rijiju asks critics of EC to watch tone

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the Election Commission and the country’s electoral process for setting a benchmark while law minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to all those criticising the poll panel to be mindful of the tone of their criticism. In an interaction with BJP workers, coinciding with the National Voters’ Day,…Continue Reading

High drama during voting on no-confidence against Patiala mayor

The Patiala MC has a House with a total strength of 63 which includes three sitting legislators Topics Punjab | Municipal polls | legislation High drama unfolded on Thursday during the voting on a no-confidence against Patiala Mayor Sanjeev Sharma Bittu with Punjab Minister Brahm Mohidra claiming that Bittu has been suspended after losing the vote. Rejecting Mohindra’s claim…Continue Reading

Voting underway for by-elections in 3 Meghalaya Assembly constituencies

Voting was underway for the by-elections in three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya amid tight security. Chief Election Officer FR Kharkongor said polling began at 7 am in all the polling stations in Mawryngkneng, Mawphlang and Rajabala assembly constituencies. The initial hour saw brisk polling, he added. The by-elections were necessitated, following the demise of the…Continue Reading

Voting underway in bypolls to one Lok Sabha, three Assembly seats in MP

Voting began Saturday morning for by-elections in Madhya Pradesh Topics Elections | Madhya Pradesh bypoll | Lok Sabha Voting began Saturday morning for by-elections to one Lok Sabha and three Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh, an official said. As many as 48 candidates are in the fray in four constituencies where straight fights are expected between the ruling BJP…Continue Reading

Voting begins for bypoll to Haryana’s Ellenabad Assembly constituency

Voting for the bypoll to the Ellenabad assembly constituency in Haryana began on Saturday morning, officials said. Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm, they added. The bypoll was necessitated by INLD leader Abhay Singh Chautala’s resignation as MLA from the seat in January over the Centre’s farm laws. Over 1.85…Continue Reading