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April 29, 2024 4:03 PM

LS polls: Smriti Irani files nomination from Amethi after holding roadshow

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, filed her nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, expressing confidence that the people would bless the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections. Irani, who is re-contesting from Amethi, said, "I have filed my nomination today for the service of Amethi. Over the last 5 years, 114,000 houses have been built under the PM Awas Yojana, 1.5 lakh families have received electricity connection...

April 19, 2024 10:01 AM

ECI holds virtual meeting for Phase 2 polls; directs observers to ensure smooth, free and fair polling

The Election Commission of India held a virtual meeting on Thursday with more than 250 observers appointed for the upcoming Phase 2 polling, scheduled on 26th April. This meeting, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth, free, and fair electoral process across 88 parliamentary constituencies spanning 12 states and union territories. One of the primary directives issued during the conference was to guarantee that all polling stations are...

April 4, 2024 4:59 PM

In a setback for Congress, Pappu Yadav to contest independently from Purnea

Congress leader Pappu Yadav on Thursday said he would file his nomination from Purnea as an independent candidate. This decision follows the recent seat-sharing agreement between Congress and the RJD, where Purnea was allotted to the latter. Yadav, who merged his Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) with the Congress, has appealed to RJD leader Lalu Yadav to reconsider and allocate Purnia to the Congress. His request comes after the RJD declared its candidate, former minister and Rupauli MLA...