UP BYPOLLS
BJP plans to field Muslim candidate in UP's assembly bypoll for the first time ever
The BJP is planning to nominate a Muslim candidate for the Kundarki assembly bypoll. Besides Kundarki, bypolls are also due on Karhal, Katehari, Milkipur, Khair, Sisamau, Phulpur, Majahwan, Ghaziabad and Meerapur. Of the 10 bypoll-bound seats, BJP had won Khair, Phulpur and Ghaziabad while SP had won five - Katehari, Karhal, Milkipur, Sisamau and Kundarki. Meerapur and Majahwan were won by BJP allies, RLD and NISHAD party, respectively.
Congress hits ground running to prepare for 3 assembly bypolls after poor show in LS polls
The ruling Congress is strategizing to win three vacant seats due to MLAs' election to the Lok Sabha. Concerned about BJP-JDS partnership's voter acceptance, Congress aims to boost its political standing after a poor LS poll performance.
Keen contest on cards in bypolls to 10 Assembly seats in UP
The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh will be fiercely contested between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (SP and Congress). These elections, triggered by vacated assembly seats due to Lok Sabha wins and disqualifications, are crucial despite not affecting BJP’s majority. Both alliances are gearing up, with the INDIA bloc aiming to extend their recent Lok Sabha success. The outcomes will significantly impact political morale and strategies, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the state.
'UP ke do ladke' will make India's politics all about love: Rahul to Akhilesh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav plan to make India's politics about love, with a witty exchange signaling their camaraderie.
Rahul Gandhi to retain UP's Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, Priyanka Gandhi to contest Wayanad bypoll
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will keep the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh and vacate the Wayanad seat in Kerala from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday. Kharge was speaking to ...
JD(U) announces candidate for Bihar bypoll
The JD(U) announced Kaladhar Prasad Mandal as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Rupauli, necessitated by the resignation of MLA Bima Bharti. Mandal, previously an independent challenger to Bharti in 2020, received the endorsement of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Bharti, now with the RJD, hinted at supporting a family member if her new party contests the seat.
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Madhya Pradesh: BJP aims to win Amarwara assembly seat bypoll after defeating Nakul Nath in Chhindwara stronghold
Following the BJP's victory in the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, the party aims to win the upcoming bypoll in the Amarwara assembly segment on July 10, where their candidate had a lead of over 15,000 votes in the recent general elections. The Gondwana Gantantra Party also secured this seat once in 2003. The byelection was called after the resignation of three-time Congress MLA Kamlesh Shah, who joined the BJP.
EC announces bypoll dates for 7 states: Check details here
The assembly seats going for bypolls are Rupauli (Bihar), Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda and Maniktala (all West Bengal), Vikravandi (Tamil Nadu), Amarwara (Madhya Pradesh), Badrinath and Manglaur (Uttarakhand), Jalandhar West (Punjab) and Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
BJP's Rajinder Rana loses to Congress's Ranjit Singh in Himachal's Sujanpur bypoll
BJP's Rana lost to Congress's Ranjit Singh by 2,440 votes in Himachal Pradesh by-elections. Rana and Singh swapped parties. Sujanpur by-election had a voter turnout of 63.76% with 77,742 voters.
UP Exit Polls 2024 Result Live: NDA to secure a landslide win in UP with 64-74 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 54.03 per cent across 14 parliamentary constituencies in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India’s Voter Turnout app, polling percentages varied significantly across different constituencies.
Himachal Pradesh bypolls: High-stakes battle in Sujanpur assembly seat as old rivals swap parties
The Sujanpur by-election in Himachal Pradesh features old rivals Rajinder Singh Rana and Ranjit Singh, who have swapped parties. Rana, a former Congress MLA now with BJP, faces Singh, who recently joined Congress. The election's outcome will impact both parties, with Rana's victory boosting Congress rebels and his defeat benefiting BJP.
Uttar Pradesh records 54.03 per cent voters turnout in sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls
In Uttar Pradesh, a voter turnout of 54.03% was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission of India monitored polling in 14 parliamentary constituencies, including Allahabad, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh.
Samajwadi Party faces tough challenge against BJP in Azamgarh; eyes to regain its bastion
The Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, falls under the General category. Azamgarh constituency comprises five Legislative Assembly segments: Gopalpur, Sagri, Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, and Mehnagar (SC).
Haryana bypoll: Passed on from one CM to another, Karnal becomes test of BJP's 10 yrs in govt
Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Chief Minister, is fighting the Karnal assembly bypoll, which was necessitated by the resignation of his predecessor, Manohar Lal Khattar. Saini has been criss-crossing the state, keeping up with meetings and rallies, and has been highlighting the developmental works undertaken by the "double-engine" government. He claims that Khattar's almost decade-long rule ended the "parchi-kharchi" system, where jobs were given based on favoritism and corruption.
Campaigning by political parties for Lok Sabha polls in Telangana ends, voting on May 13
Telangana Lok Sabha polls campaign ended with arrangements for Secunderabad Assembly bypoll. Over 3.31 crore voters expected. Rs 320 crore seized. 625 candidates, including BJP's G Kishan Reddy, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi in the fray.
Kannauj: SP's Akhilesh Yadav strives to reclaim his family legacy as BJP's Subrat Pathak tries to repeat his 2019 win
Kannauj seat has been considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party since 1998, but the seat witnessed a significant shift in the 2019 election when BJP's Subrat Pathak managed to secure victory. Kannauj known as the 'perfume capital of India' will go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.
Congress announces candidates for 3 assembly bypolls, two BJP turncoats get ticket
The Congress on Friday named candidates for the bypolls on three of the seats that fell vacant after the disqualification of six party rebels from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly this February. The candidate list includes two turncoats -- Captain Ranjit Singh from Sujanpur and Rakesh Kalia from Gagret -- both of who recently quit the BJP after the party did not name them as candidates for the bypolls.
UP Assembly bypolls: Congress fields Mukesh Singh Chauhan from Lucknow East seat
The bypoll was necessitated following the death of sitting MLA Ashutosh Tandon on November 9, 2023, at the age of 63. A three-time MLA from the seat, Tandon was a Cabinet minister in the first government of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
What's allowed in Karnal isn't in Akola West: ECI's legal tangle
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has faced challenges with bypoll cases, including those in Haryana and Maharashtra. The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a petition challenging the Karnal bypoll, crucial for Haryana's new chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. However, the EC withdrew its notification for the Akola West bypoll due to court intervention.
Himachal Pradesh: Six disqualified Congress MLAs, three independents join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Those who joined the BJP are Sudhir Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Rajinder Rana, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Chetanya Sharma and Devinder Kumar Bhutto -- all elected on a Congress ticket and disqualified on February 29 for defying a party whip to be present in the House and vote in favour of the state government during a cut motion and budget.
Disqualified Congress MLAs, Independents likely to join BJP
Six rebel Congress MLAs -- Sudhir Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Rajinder Rana, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Chetanya Sharma and Devinder Kumar Bhutto -- were disqualified on February 29 for defying a party whip to be present in the House and vote in favour of the Himachal Pradesh government during a cut motion and budget.
Dara Singh Chauhan, who lost UP Assembly bypoll, is BJP's candidate for legislative council by-election
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named former Uttar Pradesh minister Dara Singh Chauhan as its candidate for a legislative council seat in the state. Chauhan, who previously won an Assembly by-election, is from a backward caste and the BJP's decision to field him highlights the party's efforts to maintain its social coalition in Uttar Pradesh.
EC tells SC: Delay in Pune Bypoll due to 'litigation' on Wayanad LS seat vacancy
The Election Commission faced legal challenges for delaying the Pune parliamentary bypoll due to the unresolved Wayanad seat issue. The EC cited logistical problems and pending litigations regarding the Wayanad constituency as reasons for the delay. The Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court's order for an immediate bypoll, with the EC arguing that rushing would create constitutional crises and short, ineffective tenures. The Wayanad factor, tied to Rahul Gandhi's disqualification and subsequent court battles, complicated the timely announcement of bypolls for multiple vacant seats.
Telangana, Uttar Pradesh bypolls announced by Election Commission: Voting date, counting date & other details
These elections are for three legislative assembly seats across the two states. Two seats in Telangana and one in Uttar Pradesh became vacant following resignations by their legislators in 2023.
Urban body, panchayati raj institution bypolls to be held in Jan: Rajasthan election chief
The Rajasthan Election Commissioner, Madhukar Gupta, announced that bypolls for vacant posts in urban local bodies and panchayati raj institutions in the state will be held in January next year. Emphasizing the commission's commitment to conducting fair, simple, and cost-effective elections, Gupta outlined the vacant posts, including members in urban bodies, sarpanch, panch, up-sarpanch, and pradhan.
Ghosi bypoll: Voting on Wednesday, stage set for first INDIA bloc-BJP clash in UP
The outcome of the bypoll is seen as an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Ghosi has a diverse electorate, including Muslims, Dalits, and voters from upper castes. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm, with counting on September 8.
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