NEW DELHI: As vote counting commenced at 8am on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party took an early lead crossing the majority mark, followed by the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, as per poll trends.Key AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal (New Delhi) and and Manish Sisodia (Jangpura), were leading in their respective constituencies. Congress…
The move signals Congress’ intent to scrutinize the electoral process closely amid ongoing political tensions. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced the formation of an eight-member committee, the Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE), to oversee the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) handling of elections.Focus on Maharashtra voter list allegationsThe committee, comprising…
Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrive for the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday hit back at the BJP for attacking Sonia Gandhi over her comment on President Droupadi Murmu, calling the controversy a deliberate misinterpretation by the media and…
Arvind Kejriwal (left) and Akhilesh Yadav / PTI photo NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Delhi elections, cautioning the national capital electors to “not waste a single vote”.“I appeal to people to come together to defeat the BJP. Your vote should not be…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday released a poster of “dishonest” leaders starring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, but what caught the public eye was Rahul Gandhi- it’s INDIA bloc partner.Reacting to this, Congress leader Alka Lamba dared AAP supremo to quit INDIA bloc adding that it was the latter that…
NEW DELHI: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on National Voter’s Day, Congress took the opportunity to criticise the “PM-HM duo” for compromising with “the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission”.“Sadly, over the past decade, the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission has been severely compromised by the PM-HM duo. Some…
BENGALURU: Amid growing speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, chief minister Siddaramaiah Thursday indicated for the first time an arrangement between him and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to take turns as CM.“Ultimately, high command will take a decision (on leadership change) or regarding everything,” he told reporters in response to a question on…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday challenged Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashok to substantiate his corruption allegations against the Congress-led state government before making such claims.Speaking to reporters about Ashok’s remarks regarding the Congress’ Belagavi convention, Siddaramaiah said, “Where have these irregularities occurred? Before making such allegations, he should explain that. Just…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat chief’s remark that India got it “true independence” after Ram temple was built, calling it “treason”.While addressing party workers after inaugurating the “Indira Bhavan”, Rahul Gandhi said that Bhagwat’s assertion about India not gaining independence in 1947 disrespects all…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said that “INDIA bloc is strong” amid reports of rifts within the alliance after the grand old party and the Aam Aadmi Party decided to contest against each other in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. He, however, added that the opposition alliance would “take a different stand…