Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Topic: UP Elections 2022

People are still unhappy with BJP, say farmer bodies after poll announcement

As the Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for Assembly polls in five states, farmer leaders said that people are unhappy with the BJP and it will play a decisive role in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh elections.

Give funds to SP, others for digital campaign: Akhilesh Yadav to EC

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday urged the Election Commission (EC) to release funds for virtual campaigning to political parties that do not have the "digital infrastructure to compete with the BJP."

‘Encounter cop’ to ‘Pegaus target’; ED officer takes voluntary retirement, likely to join BJP

Rajeshwar Singh, the joint director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at its zonal office in Lucknow, took voluntary retirement from government service and is expected to join the BJP and contest the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

UP to vote in seven phases from Feb 10, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa to vote on Feb 14, Manipur on 27 Feb

The Election Commission of India (ECI) Saturday announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Running a dirty poll campaign: Vilifying Muslim politicians and demeaning Muslim terms

As the campaign for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections heats up, major politicians are boldly using  "Muslim" terms to gain entry into the state. Major BJP leaders are attempting to project themselves as "nationalist Hindu" leaders. 

Central agencies targeting Opposition, will approach EC, President: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Friday said he will approach the Election Commission (EC) and the President of India, alleging that Union government's agencies are being misused to target the Opposition.