BJP controls EC & enforcement agencies, says Rahul Gandhi

Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) controls the Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), income tax department and the bureaucracy.…

Marandi, Champai in BJP’s first list of 66 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released its first list of 66 candidates for the upcoming high-stakes Jharkhand Assembly elections, set to take place in November.

The saffron party has nominated former  chief Babulal Marandi from…

JMM-Congress alliance to contest 70 seats in Jharkhand, 11 for RJD and Left parties

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Left parties have reached an agreement to contest the two-phase November Assembly elections in Jharkhand as part of the India bloc, Chief Minister and JMM head Hemant…

ECI issues notification for first phase of Assembly polls in Jharkhand

New Delhi/Ranchi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the first phase of Assembly elections in Jharkhand, marking the beginning of the nomination process.  

In the first phase, elections will be held…

NDA finalises seat sharing in Jharkhand, BJP to contest 68 seats

Ranchi (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections to be held in two phases. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 68 seats, while its key allies, AJSU…

Tarun Chugh confident of BJP-led NDA victory in Maha, J'khand polls

New Delhi (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday expressed confidence that the forthcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections will result in a BJP-led NDA government in both states. 

The Election Commission…

JMM wants to form govt by distributing 'Rewari': Former J'khand CM

Ranchi (IANS) Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) government, accusing it of attempting to remain in power by distributing "Rewari" (freebies) instead of focusing on…

ECI to announce schedule for Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections today

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections on Tuesday. 

The Commission will hold a press conference at 3.30 p.m. at the Plenary Hall of Vigyan Bhawan in…

ECI gets poll schedule made by BJP: Cong leader on JMM claims

New Delhi (IANS) As the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) accused the ECI of favouring the BJP, Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday said it was correct that the Election Commission of India gets the schedule "made" by the BJP leaders. 

The ECI is…

Cong raises concerns about integrity of upcoming Maha, Jharkhand polls

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday raised concerns about the integrity of the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, in the wake of allegations made by ally JMM against the Election Commission. 

"Can…