In Rajasthan, there were 16 Muslim candidates fielded by both the Congress and the BJP. Congress fielded 15 whereas BJP fielded 1 candidate. BJP’s lone candidate Yoonus Khan fielded from Tonk was defeated by Sachin Pilot and among 15 candidates of Congress, 7 tasted the victory but 8 of them[Read More…]
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Rajasthan Election: Congress files complaint against BJP Tonk candidate
Jaipur: Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) has filed a complaint against Bhartiya Janata Party Tonk candidate Yunus Khan for allegedly violating the model code of conduct. Khan allegedly held a press conference on Thursday on a no campaign day. RPCC general secretary Sushil Sharma said that a written complaint has[Read More…]
Rajasthan: Congress fields old war horses, BJP to face tough battle
Congress party on Thursday night released its first list of 152 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly elections, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot from Sardarpura, State Congress Chief Sachin Pilot from Tonk, senior Congress leader CP Joshi from the Nathdwara assembly and former National Commission for Women Chief Girija Vyas[Read More…]
Rajasthan Polls: Is Tonk a cakewalk for Sachin Pilot?
Ahead of Rajasthan polls, Congress declared its 152 contestants for the electoral battle of the Royal state. According to sources, after several discussions during Central Election Committee meeting in New Delhi, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) Chief Sachin Pilot, will contest from Tonk and Congress General Secretary Ashok Gehlot will[Read More…]
Tension in Rajasthan’s Tonk: Curfew imposed, internet suspended
In the wake of violence following stone pelting at Kanwariyas in Tonk district of Rajasthan on Thursday, the administration on Friday imposed curfew and suspended internet services in the area, an official said. Tonk Superintendent of Police Yogesh Dadheech said instructions have been issued to act tough against the miscreants.[Read More…]