Assembly Polls 2022 Highlights: SP releases manifesto '22 in 22' for UP polls as BJP hits multiple states in poll run-up

With the elections set to start on February 10, campaigners are hitting the political notes hard in the five states of Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Come back tomorrow for continued coverage.

Punjab polls: BJP-PLC-SAD (Sanyukt) alliance releases 11-point ‘Sankalp’ document for rural areas

A budget of Rs 5,000 crore for sustainable agriculture and organic farming, free rainwater harvesting units to check depleting water table and promotion of allied agriculture sectors are some of the promises made by the BJP and allies PLC and SAD (Sanyukt) for the February 20 Punjab assembly polls.

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SP lists eight more candidates for Uttar Pradesh poll battle

Goa AITC seeks action against Priyanka Gandhi for flouting Covid-19 norms

Lalu Prasad Yadav has his say on UP polls

Nadda takes on TMC in Goa, discusses situation in West Bengal

"All other parties are opportunists. To see the track record of TMC, you should go to West Bengal and see the poverty there. West Bengal tops in human trafficking, crimes against children, and unreported crime," said BJP national president JP Nadda in Murida-Fatorda of Goa.

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JP Nadda campaigns in Goa, hits 'Golden Goa' note

Samajwadi Party launches its manifesto '22 in 22' for Uttar Pradesh polls

Samajwadi Party released its manifesto, '22 in 22', listing out 22 promises it will undertakeif elected to power in '22.

Parties queue up to woo women voters in battle for Uttar Pradesh

With the share of women voters in Uttar Pradesh gradually increasing, there has been a subtle shift in how the parties are viewing the role of this segment in the Hindi heartland this poll season.According to the Election Commission office, enrolment of women in large numbers during the revision of electoral rolls has led to an improvement in the gender ratio by 11 points from 857 against 1000 male voters on November 1, 2021, to 868 on December 5.

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Modi tells Uttarakhand to vote for 'double engine, not to commit any mistake' in upcoming polls

Accusing successive Congress governments of doing nothing for Uttarakhand when it was part of Uttar Pradesh or after its separation from it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned people not to commit any mistake in the upcoming assembly polls.

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It's 'MY' vs 'MY' in Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls: Modi-Yogi vs Muslim-Yadav

It’s 'MY' vs 'MY' in Uttar Pradesh. While the SP largely banks on its Muslim-Yadav support base, the BJP is trying to counter it with the Modi-Yogi combo in the state Assembly polls.

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Modi must atone for farmer, Covid-19 and NRC deaths before seeking votes: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) President Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, saying that BJP was a "danger" to the country and asked the saffron party to ''seek forgiveness'' of the people for the loss of human lives during Covid-19 pandemic, farmer agitation and in protests against the NRC, before seeking votes.

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'Let's create a new Punjab'

Modi urges the people of Punjab to vote for the BJP to opt for a brighter future, and development. Modi says he will visit Punjab later on and that he is addressing voters virtually due to restrictions of the ECI.

Modi promises development of textile industries of Ludhiana

Promising incentives, Modi said that there would be a "One District, One Product" scheme that will help with industrial development. "Congress is not capable of coming up with development policies for the state," said Modi.

Development of border areas a priority, says Modi

"We have taken a vow to develop border areas... We will also seize drugs being smuggled and ensure a brighter future for the state," says Modi.

Modi hits out at Congress over Punjab situation

"For Punjab, is this election only for electing new MLAs, CM or PM? I think it is for development and doing away with other social evils in the society," says Modi.

Modi addresses Punjab voters through virtual rally

"Only BJP and NDA can take Punjab forward, others are just playing politics," says Modi.

The mantra of the double engine government is - Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas. We work with everyone, we work together and work for everyone.: PM

Medical colleges are expanding in Uttarakhand: Modi

He said that apart from Rishikesh AIIMS, a satellite centre has also started.

Congress pushing the country into the 20th century, says Modi

BJP government is spending hundreds of crores of rupees for the construction of Rishikesh-Karanprayag railway line: Modi

In this Budget also, the modern infrastructure of Uttarakhand has been given more emphasis: PM

"The mountain ranges project is going to make the roads of Uttarakhand more modern. Connecting the important shrines, temples and tourist places here with the ropeway will also facilitate the local people and also provide employment," he said.

Few here to ruin the state, PM Modi attacks Congress in Uttarakhand

Cong travelled here for leisure, did not promote state for tourism, pilgrimage, says PM in Uttarakhand

"Will abide by Rahul Gandhi," says Sidhu after Congress decision on Punjab Chief Minster candidate

The Congress gets four jobs, says Modi

He said, "The first thing - whatever they do, they will do it for the benefit of a family. The second thing - whatever they do, there will be corruption in it
The third task - they will do politics of appeasement, discriminate against schemes. The fourth task is to keep the projects hanging for years."

"Even after independence, our brave mothers in the villages of Uttarakhand handed over their children to the nation. Our brave sisters gave tilak to their loved ones for the protection of the nation. All those sacrifices are being reverently remembered by the country today," said PM Modi

This election will play an important role in the making of Uttarakhand, says PM Modi

"In this amrit kaal, there is an opportunity to take Uttarakhand and the country to a new height, so this election is very important this time. This election will further strengthen the foundations of the next 25 years," said the Prime Minister

Will kick BJP out from UP like they were kicked out from Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

UP, West Bengal, will be united. All regional parties to come together and dethrone BJP from the centre: Mamata Banerjee

We won't talk about communal politics, we will talk about employment: Mamata Banerjee

Don't know whether BJP released a manifesto or 'moneyfesto': Mamata Banerjee

Saw how many people were killed in the name of encounter in UP at the time of NRC: Mamata Banerjee

Don't fall for BJP's fake promises, urge you all to support Samajwadi Party, says Mamata

Destroyed Amarjyoti, heritage, history, playing with law and order, Mamata on BJP

In place of Beti padhao, beti bachao, BJP has gone on with 'Beti hatao, desh bachao': Mamata

Free irrigation, free bus ride for senior women, among promises to UP in BJP's manifesto

The party, through its 'Sankalp Patra' also promised to increase the amount of Kanya Sumangala Yojana from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.

BJP launches Uttar Pradesh manifesto

Chandra Shekher attacks BSP, calls it 'dry tree'

Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad has said that his new political outfit is emerging as an alternative to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), adding that the latter was a "dry tree which is neither providing shelter nor fruits".

This is the first time that Chandra Shekhar has openly lashed out against the BSP.

Ex-SP leader to contest against Rajbhar as independent

Former Samajwadi Party MLA Syeda Shadab Fatima has queered the pitch for SP-SBSP alliance by deciding to contest as an independent from the Zahoorabad assembly that is held by Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar.
Rajbhar has alleged that BJP has propped up Fatima to ensure his defeat from the seat.

Congress's Channi gamble may alienate Jat Sikhs

The Congress party’s decision to go with Charanjit Singh Channi as its chief ministerial face for the Punjab Assembly polls is a bold gamble to consolidate the sizable Dalit votes, but the move could also end up alienating the dominant Jat Sikhs.

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Actors Mahie Gill and Hobby Dhaliwal join BJP ahead of Punjab polls

Samajwadi Party candidate in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Noida, Sunil Chaudhary, alleges harassment by police, cast aspersions over fairness of assembly elections

Goa government declared 14th February as a public holiday, as state sets to go to polls

For CM Adityanath, everyone a goon: Jayant

Rashtriya Lok Dal chiefJayantChaudhary on Monday trained his guns at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister YogiAdityanath, saying for himeveryoneis a goon, and asked if anyone believes that a former PM’s grandson can instigate a riot.

The RLD chief is the grandson of former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

"In the eyes of Babaji all are goons and mafia. I am also a goon in his eyes. I am the grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh. Can anyone believe that I will ever instigate a riot," Chaudhary said addressing a public meeting at MGM Inter College here.

AIMIM chief declares ex-UP minister Kushwaha as his front’s CM face

AIMIMpresident Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday declared former state minister Babu Singh Kushwaha as the chief ministerial candidate of his party’s pre-poll alliance "Bhagidari Parivartan Morcha". The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief made the announcement while also launching a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in an election rally in Hasanpur here

Akhilesh seeks action officer for 'preventing' differently abled man from voting for SP

Samajwadi Party chiefAkhileshYadav on Monday demanded the suspension of a pollingofficer, who allegedlypreventedadifferentlyabledmanfromcasting hisvotefor the party.

Yadav tagged a video of themanon his Twitter handle, making the claim.

Surendra Singh, a resident of Jagrajpur village in Fatehabad constituency, had alleged that a pollingofficerdid not let himvotefor the Samajwadi Party. He alleged that theofficertook way his ballot paper andvotedin favour of the BJP.

The incident allegedly took place on Sunday when a polling team went to the Fatehabad constituency to conductvotingfor the Assembly polls for those above 80 years of age and persons with disabilities.