The second phase of state assembly polls began in Gujarat on Thursday. Voting has begun in 93 assembly constituencies across 14 districts in northern and central regions. There are 851 candidates in the fray. Special deployment of police has been made to ensure law and order. Elections are being held[Read More…]
Tag: Assembly polls 2017
UP polls: Over 45% voting recorded in the second phase
Opposition to Election Commission: No Budget before polls
Opposition parties led by the Congress approached the Election Commission on Thursday asking it to reschedule the budget date- just three days before the commencement of Assembly polls in five states. The Congress, Trinamool, Samajwadi party, BSP, Janata Dal (United) and RJD argued that the NDA government might announce “populist[Read More…]
Prime minister promises AIIMS, fertiliser plant in Gorakhpur
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday fulfilled his poll promises in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. Laying the foundation stone of AIIMS and a fertiliser plant in Gorakhpur he said this would aid development in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a large gathering after the foundation laying ceremony, Modi started[Read More…]