Election

New Delhi: Congress Sunday released its plan on national security which emphasises on five key issues – assuming India’s rightful place in global affairs, securing the neighbourhood, internal security, protecting people and strengthening capabilities. The report, titled ‘India’s National Security Strategy’, was drafted by Lt...

Pune: A co-accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case Sunday denounced BJP Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate Pragya Singh Thakur’s comments against former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare but added that he would still campaign for her to defeat the Congress’ Digvijaya Singh there. Sameer...

New Delhi: Campaigning for the third phase of polling in 116 parliamentary constituencies April 23 ended Sunday with top leaders making a last-gasp effort to sway voters in favour of their respective parties. Polling will be held in the 115 seats, spread across 14 states...

Lucknow: Uttar Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of fooling the country with his “fake name” and said he is known as ‘Raul Vinci’ in Britain and Italy. The accusation follows a complaint filed by Independent candidate Dhruv Lal in Amethi...

Bhubaneswar: It will be virtually a fight between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as   election to six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats will be held in the third phase April 23. Roadshows, election rallies and door to door campaign by...

Bhubaneswar: Polling parties, electronic voting machines (EVMs) and VVPATs have been dispatched to booths for the third phase elections to be held Tuesday. The EVMs and VVPATs have been sent to five Assembly segments under Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency from the BJB College strong room....

Cuttack: The Cuttack Lok Sabha (LS) constituency is heading towards a triangular fight even as campaigning for the segment came to an end Sunday. Nominees of Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Congress party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exuded confidence of wining the seat in 2019...

Bhubaneswar:  A delegate of Odisha BJP Sunday met the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) here and apprised him of their apprehension that ruling Biju Janata Dal is likely to rig certain booths. They also demanded announcement of sensitive booth by tonight. Speaking to reporters after their...

Bhubaneswar:  Campaign ended on Sunday evening for Odisha's six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats where polling will be held in the third phase on April 23. Leaders of political parties like the BJP and the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) undertook whirlwind tours of...

Bhubaneswar:  As many as 134 candidates out of 417 candidates contesting six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats in the third phase of election in Odisha on April 23 have declared criminal cases against them. An analysis of the self sworn affidavits made by Association...