DocIndex Position Left Middle Right 350 3237 a united, non-racial Zimbabwe. The party congress endorsed Mnangagwa as the party's leader and presidential candidate for the 2018 elections . (Xinhua/Shaun Jusa) HARARE, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwe Defense Forces (ZDF) on Monday announced the end of their military 350 3513 the development of our country," Sibanda said. The ZDF also urged the nation to uphold peace and ensure next year's elections are held in an environment of peace and tranquility. Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-19 00:52:17|Editor: yan Video 350 10226 February 2015 respectively, envisage a ceasefire, a withdrawal of heavy weaponry from the contact line, a prisoner exchange and local elections in Donbas, among other measures. Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-19 05:33:31|Editor: yan Video Player Close by Burak 350 16068 the Libya Herald as saying. UNSMIL was intensively trying to establish the proper politi-cal, legislative and security conditions for elections to be held before the end of 2018, he said. Last September, the UN Special Envoy unveiled an action plan 350 16090 be held before the end of 2018, he said. Last September, the UN Special Envoy unveiled an action plan, setting elections for late next year. The UN last week re-iterated its support to the LPA, noting that it was the 350 16119 re-iterated its support to the LPA, noting that it was the only po-litical roadmap towards the organization of elections . Hashem Bishr, the powerful Tripoli commander and security advisor to the Presidency Council, also underlined the necessity of holding parliamentary 350 16140 Hashem Bishr, the powerful Tripoli commander and security advisor to the Presidency Council, also underlined the necessity of holding parliamentary elections . There had to be elections and nothing other than elections, he said following Haftars statements. Haftar, who is accused of 350 16145 commander and security advisor to the Presidency Council, also underlined the necessity of holding parliamentary elections. There had to be elections and nothing other than elections, he said following Haftars statements. Haftar, who is accused of receiving backing from some foreign 350 16150 the Presidency Council, also underlined the necessity of holding parliamentary elections. There had to be elections and nothing other than elections , he said following Haftars statements. Haftar, who is accused of receiving backing from some foreign powers and of trying to 350 23590 Congress party to victory in the state, but he and his son Vikramaditya Singh - a first time candidate - won the elections with definite margins. Former Himachal Pradesh CM's son Vikramaditya Singh, who secured 28,275 votes, won the high-profile Shimla Rural 350 31933 were blacks and the organizers who spurred them to the polls. The African-American turnout tends to fall in special elections . This time they came out in force, delivering Jones victory with the help of appalled suburbanites. The winners included Republicans 350 45082 Many on social media feel that the political climate in Guyana will only get worst leading up to the 2020 elections , especially with the billions of dollars at stake since the lucrative oil find. By Delana Isles SOME exciting news came 350 46461 to proceed is up to the judge overseeing the John Doe investigation. Schimel later said the current chairman of the Elections Commission, Democrat David Halbrooks, should recuse himself from any activity related to the John Doe investigation since he was granted 350 46515 legislative Republicans, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, on Thursday called for two resignations. They want Elections Commission administrator Michael Haas and Ethics Commission administrator Brian Bell to step down, arguing they are tainted by findings in 350 46619 Naas has also called for Bell, Haas and the top attorneys at the two commissions to resign. REACTION Both the Elections and Ethics commissions voiced public support for Haas and Bell this week. Neither has agreed to resign. The Senate has 350 46712 he hopes those proceedings results in fresh evidence to find the source of the leak. And if the Ethics and Elections administrators don't resign, it could set up a dramatic Senate vote to reject their confirmations. This Page has moved to 350 50579 who took over the OeVP in May and yanked it to the right, securing his party first place in October elections . At 31, Kurz will be the world's youngest leader. At his side for the investiture by Austria's president in the 350 50876 and Strache won over voters two months ago by stoking concerns about immigration after the record influx in 2015, mirroring elections elsewhere in Europe this year. Geert Wilders' Freedom Party became the second-largest in The Netherlands, Marine Le Pen of 350 60849 over a lack of jobs and a national sales tax that hit business. As votes are counted after the state elections , the BJP is leading in 99 of the 182 assembly seats, according to election authorities. The main opposition Congress is 350 61118 Modi was chief minister of Gujarat three times and his track record there helped propel him to success in national elections . To lose the state polls would have been a huge loss of face. He held more than three dozen meetings 350 61266 74 per cent. The international media across the globe has lauded the BJPs thumping victory in the recently held assembly elections , especially its win in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh. It credited BJPs landslide victory to Prime Minister Narendra 350 65522 example, alleged that a Republican candidate wanted to seize your public lands. A big roll back The Legislatures Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions committee voted at its November meeting in Sundance to require groups to report spending related to political 350 66191 electioneering communications the new part of the law rather than removing existing reporting rules. Anonymous money spent to influence policy, elections in Wyoming In February, shortly before the Wyoming Senate killed a proposal to expand Medicaid to an es Instead of 350 66466 laws when it meets in February. Stoner said that she had spoken with the Secretary of States Office, which oversees elections in Wyoming, and was told that even with Agars amendment independent groups may still be required to report explicit political 350 90466 these facts full in the face. In the end, the restoration of the Republican Party will require Republicans to lose elections . It will require Republican voters as in Alabama and (to some extent) Virginia to sit out, write in or even 350 112150 street for months during the waste disposal and the electricity and gas crises, has transcended all sects. During the 2016 elections , a non-sectarian, independent group, Beirut Madinati (Beirut My City), came second in the city of Beirut and was emulated 350 113872 by the ruling African National Congress Party (ANC), elected Ramaphosa on Thursday to finish his predecessors term, which ends with elections in 2019. The ANC has finished first in every national vote since the end of white-minority rule in 1994 350 114078 was a key negotiator on behalf of the party during South Africas transition to democracy. After the countrys first democratic elections in 1994, he became a member of parliament and helped write and review the post-apartheid constitution. He was also 350 115095 east. A new round of UN-backed talks began in September in Tunis, aimed at preparing for presidential and parliamentary elections in 2018. But the talks broke down about a month later without a deal. Tegucigalpa Honduras beleaguered elections commission officially 350 115113 and parliamentary elections in 2018. But the talks broke down about a month later without a deal. Tegucigalpa Honduras beleaguered elections commission officially declared incumbent Juan Orlando Hernandez as president-elect on Sunday amid ongoing opposition cries of fraud three weeks 350 115343 will follow, he continued, adding that the Alliance maintains the TSE does not comply with basic conditions of credibility. New elections ? Luis Almagro, secretary-general of the Organizations of American States (OAS), called on Sunday for new elections given the lack 350 115360 of credibility. New elections? Luis Almagro, secretary-general of the Organizations of American States (OAS), called on Sunday for new elections given the lack of certainty of the results and the impossibility of determining a winner. Hernandez pulled ahead after an 350 119185 religious divisions. Addressing an election rally in Palanpur, Modi even suggested that rival Pakistan was trying to influence the Gujarat elections . He claimed that opposition Congress leaders held a secret meeting with Pakistan officials on December 6. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra 350 119248 Gujarat overwhelmingly approves of Modis performance and believes the state is on the right track. A clutch of key state elections next year will further shed light on what the battleground will look like in 2019. The state of Gujarat remains 350 137805 hill state after five years. Himachal Pradesh alternates its government by voting BJP to power in the recently concluded Assembly elections in the state. Though the saffron wave is back in Himachal, BJP chief ministerial candidate, Prem Kumar Dhumal lost to 350 138626 welcomed on his arrival at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the partys victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: Bunny Smith) New Delhi: The BJP failed to achieve its Mission 150-plus target 350 139053 sow the seeds of casteism in Gujarat in its hunger for power, asserting that the BJPs win in the Assembly elections had underlined the peoples acceptance of his governments reforms. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters here, he was unsparing 350 139192 overtime to strengthen cooperative federalism and had clean intentions. With the BJP which recorded its sixth straight victory in Assembly elections in Gujarat drawing its lowest tally this year, Modi said the victory this time was not samanya (normal) but asamanya 350 139437 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteism in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it, he said. He asked the people of his state to be more vigilant. The victory in 350 139534 retain urban and semi-urban voter base. BJP workers celebrate the partys victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: Debasish Dey) New Delhi: The BJP managed to win the Assembly elections in Gujarat despite 350 139551 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: Debasish Dey) New Delhi: The BJP managed to win the Assembly elections in Gujarat despite an early scare, but took a huge hit in Saurashtra and rural Gujarat, which helped the Congress 350 139976 party president Amit Shah at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat on Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: With its victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the BJP led 350 141051 often referred to as Pappu by BJP trolls, to become the main challenger to Mr Modi in 2019 Lok Sabha elections . That Gujarats results where the Congress has won the largest number of seats since 1985 came just two days after 350 141696 political developments, he may well be able to mount a challenge to the BJP in the next round of Assembly elections in 2018, and to Mr Modis prime ministership in 2019. Under PM, Amit Shah, BJP has ousted Cong from power 350 141790 Modi and his party. The BJP since the beginning of the year has won six out of the seven Assembly elections in the country. BJPs victory trend started in February after the party won Goa and Uttarakhand. A month after that 350 142099 like Bihar and Delhi. It is now in power in Bihar as an ally of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. After elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the battle ground will now shift to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh 350 142418 71 for the Congress. Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh too the BJP had retain the victory trend for the two consecutive assembly elections . In 2013 elections, BJP bagged 49 out of 90 Assembly seats while the Congress won 39 seats. In 2008, BJP 350 142421 Congress. Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh too the BJP had retain the victory trend for the two consecutive assembly elections. In 2013 elections , BJP bagged 49 out of 90 Assembly seats while the Congress won 39 seats. In 2008, BJP won 50 seats 350 142455 seats. In 2008, BJP won 50 seats while Congress managed to get only 38 seats. Rajasthan - In 2013 Rajasthan Assembly elections , BJP had bagged 163 seats out of 200 seats while the Congress just managed to win 21 seats. In 2008 350 142477 had bagged 163 seats out of 200 seats while the Congress just managed to win 21 seats. In 2008 assembly elections in the northern state, Congress defeated BJP by winning 96 seats while the saffron party won 78 seats. BJP retained 350 142550 Kumar at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . (Photo: PTI) Ahmedabad/Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fought off a resurgent Congress on Monday to barely hold on 350 143274 now with the Congress, and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani also won. Top Gujarat Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil lost. The Gujarat elections were held in two phases on December 9 and 14 and the average voter turnout was 68 per cent, slightly 350 143565 party president Amit Shah at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat on Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: We won comfortably, increased our vote share. It was not a 350 143641 Modi, while congratulating BJP workers for the victory in Gujarat and a clean sweep in Himachal Pradesh in the Assembly elections , also said the results indicate a strong support for politics of good governance and development. "I salute the hardworking BJP 350 143864 where the Assembly election will be held in the coming months. "The party will get people's support in 2019 general elections as well and will form the government for the second consecutive term," he added. The BJP fought off a resurgent 350 144101 from the Congress. Rahul Gandhi, who was elected the President of the Congress last week, had aggressively campaigned for the elections hoping for a better show in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His efforts have paid off as 350 144350 jobs. As the BJP did not entertain Patidars demands, the community shook hands with the Congress ahead of the Assembly elections . The Congress had agreed to fulfill most of the demands of the Patidars if it came to power in Gujarat 350 144618 16 seats more than the last Assembly election in Gujarat, Congress, which was dethroned at the Centre in 2014 general elections and then in most of the states that went to polls thereon, proved that there is hope of its revival 350 144693 up a very nice campaign". The true litmus test for the two parties will now be the results of Assembly elections to be held in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan in coming months. In Gujarat, BJP won 99 out of 350 144761 Shah at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: Hailing the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister 350 144996 performance. This country is now aspirational and has new dreams. Public is not ready to compromise anymore: Modi During UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and 350 145015 UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and local body polls in Maharashtra: Modi Slamming the Opposition, Modi says the result in Himachal Pradesh shows that if 350 145513 in Himachal Pradesh and 182 constituencies in Gujarat began this morning. Himachal Pradesh went to polls on November 9, while elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on December 9 and 14. Woman who has been eating her mums ashes 350 147504 work towards creating cordial ties with the Shiv Sena and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies for the 2019 state elections in the wake of the closely-contested Gujarat elections whose results came on Monday, said BJP sources. The BJP, whose 350 147513 and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies for the 2019 state elections in the wake of the closely-contested Gujarat elections whose results came on Monday, said BJP sources. The BJP, whose victory on Monday was not exactly a cakewalk, will 350 147577 will now rely more on cooperation with the Sena than combat. After coming to power after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections , the BJP captured 19 states, including Uttar Pradesh where it enjoyed a thumping victory. In last three to four years 350 147620 has not had good relations with NDA allies and turned to those parties only for the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections only. The Shiv Sena, which was with the BJP for 25 years, parted ways with the latter before the state 350 147642 The Shiv Sena, which was with the BJP for 25 years, parted ways with the latter before the state Assembly elections in 2014. Now, with the Congress is re-emerging as a force to be reckoned with, there will be a 350 147671 emerging as a force to be reckoned with, there will be a triangular fight in the state in the 2019 elections , if BJP and Shiv Sena do not come together, sources said. There is a group of BJP leaders who favour 350 147699 come together, sources said. There is a group of BJP leaders who favour alliance with Sena for the Lok Sabha elections and other group that wants to contest the elections without it. A source said, Shiv Sena is aware that the 350 147708 BJP leaders who favour alliance with Sena for the Lok Sabha elections and other group that wants to contest the elections without it. A source said, Shiv Sena is aware that the BJP will use it to come to power in 350 147731 A source said, Shiv Sena is aware that the BJP will use it to come to power in the 2019 elections and discard it ahead of the Assembly elections. So the Sena will not respond to calls for an alliance and 350 147739 the BJP will use it to come to power in the 2019 elections and discard it ahead of the Assembly elections . So the Sena will not respond to calls for an alliance and will continue to attack the BJP to gain 350 147799 results, party sources added. The flow of Congress and Nationalist Congress Party leaders to the BJP at the time of elections may be change and unhappy leaders in the BJP may opt to join Congress or Sena. BJP leaders are unhappy 350 147964 an alliance. The BJP has been in power for 22 years. Fourteen of its chief ministers were campaigning for the elections . The BJP used money and muscle power for the polls, alleged Mr Raut. Shiv Sena went it alone in the 350 153682 out against his predecessor, an ethnic Chinese and a Christian, whom extremists had accused of blasphemy. The accusation affected the elections to Anies Baswedans benefit as well as the controversial trial that led to Ahoks conviction and two-year sentence in 350 191056 creaking infrastructure and accelerate economic reforms, especially now that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won two more crucial state elections . With the rise in international iron ore prices, which has supported domestic prices too, NMDC, Indias largest ore producer, has 350 193523 the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, will be announced on Monday. The counting for the two-phase Gujarat Assembly elections will begin at 8 am and results are expected to come out by afternoon. Gujarat has 26 parliamentary constituencies and 350 193561 parliamentary constituencies and 182 Assembly constituencies. A total of 977 candidates were in the fray in the first phase of elections , out of which 57 were women candidates and over 2.22 million people took part in the election to decide their 350 193675 a vigorous victory in Gujarat, which also cemented his name for the BJP Prime Ministerial candidate in the 2014 General Elections . The BJP won 115 seats, while the Congress bagged 61 in 2012. The Congress' average victory margin stood at 13,577 350 194335 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday taunted the Congress and asked it to prepare for the "2024 general elections " as a BJP win in 2019 polls was a "certainty". Talking to reporters, ahead of the day's proceedings at the 350 194389 the Congress and its leadership one after another and that they should now mull a strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha elections . He also observed that people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh had proved beyond a point that they are for positive 350 197537 to be back in driver's seat in Gujarat and a possible win in Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the recent assembly elections , analysts expect markets' focus in the short-to-medium term to shift back to macro-economic data, corporate earnings growth 350 197573 economic data, corporate earnings growth, pace of reforms and the upcoming budget in February. The outcome of the Gujarat state elections was being viewed by many as a referendum on the Prime Minister's performance, especially the implementation of the Goods and 350 197644 clawed back over 1,100 points as trade progressed. The wild 1,200-point swing in the benchmark Sensex on Monday suggests elections will be one of the most important drivers and a source of high volatility for the in 2018. At least 350 197698 closely tracked by the to get a hint as to what could be in store for the all-important general elections in 2019, say equity market experts. HDFC Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Maruti Suzuki India from the S&P 350 198248 establishing their supremacy in the states during the course of campaigning. Himachal Pradesh went to polls on November 9, while elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on December 9 and 14. (This story has not been edited by Business 350 198656 his party fought with honesty unlike Bharatiya Janata Party, in the recently held state assembly polls. "We have fought these elections with honesty. Whatever be the result of the elections, the victory is said to be of the Congress," said the 350 198665 in the recently held state assembly polls. "We have fought these elections with honesty. Whatever be the result of the elections , the victory is said to be of the Congress," said the senior Congress leader. He further said that it is 350 199701 be posted on the Election Commission's website. As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is inching closer to victory in assembly elections of both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the results have proven the country 350 199736 the results have proven the country is ready for reform, and the public have favoured the ruling party's work. "Recent elections results have proven that the country is ready for reform, is responding to performance in a positive way, and has 350 199798 gratitude to the public of both states that went to polls, "for choosing the path of development." "During Uttar Pradesh elections , it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and 350 199817 Pradesh elections, it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and local body polls in Maharashtra. But, BJP won with a large majority in Maharashtra. I urge the intellectuals of 350 200013 political parties or candidate tended to cry foul and blame the electronic voting machines (EVMs) when they are losing the elections . "I have observed that when a political party or a candidate lose, they tend to blame the machine and I 350 200185 and 182 constituencies in Gujarat began at 8 am today. The hill state went to polls on November 9 while elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on November 9 and 14 respectively. (This story has not been edited by 350 201645 questions in Parliament. This controversy, also called 'cash-for-questions' scandal, probably led to Dhumal's downfall in the 2008 state elections . In 2010, some controversial CDs purportedly containing the voice of Dhumal, ordering the tapping of union minister Virbhadra Singh's telephone 350 204022 headquarters in Delhi to attend the parliamentary board meeting after the party's victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . The meeting has been called upon to decide on Gujarat's new Chief Minister. Prime Minister Modi was received by BJP 350 205201 auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) With Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking the throne in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said this shows a wave of development and progress across India. Speaking to 350 205319 to the marginal society and this is their main priority. "We have won with two-third majority in Himachal Pradesh elections . In Gujarat, BJP was already ruling from past 22 years and now we will rule for next five years again 350 205385 have partnership in five states. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and BJP president Amit Shah, we have won elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh," the Railway Minister asserted. The BJP stood victorious in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections with 350 205404 won elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh," the Railway Minister asserted. The BJP stood victorious in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections with 44 seats, while the Congress acquired 20 seats in the total 68 constituencies. While in Gujarat, the BJP won 350 207764 if it continues and spreads to other states. The probability of this is high in view of the upcoming state elections and general election in 2019. Debt waiver of only five states is 0.65% of GDP in FY18. Powered by Capital 350 208172 is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Key indices slumped in early trade as early leads of recently held assembly elections in Gujarat showed that there was a neck and neck fight between the incumbent BJP party and Congress party. At 350 208294 ruling in Gujarat for the last two decades and a win today will be significant ahead of the 2019 general elections . The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index fell 2.1%. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index skidded 2.71%. Both these 350 208450 made after market hours on Friday, 15 December 2017. On the political front, counting of votes is underway for assembly elections held in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and leads showed and there was a neck and neck fight between the two 350 209445 Cabinet took their seats, including new Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of the OVP, Efe news reported. In the October 15 legislative elections , the OVP had won 31.5 per cent of the vote and Kurz was tasked with forming a government, which led 350 209742 locked in a neck and neck contest as officials counted the millions of votes polled in the just ended Assembly elections . Trends from counting centres across the state put Bharatiya Janata Party candidates ahead in 88 seats while Congress nominees were 350 209980 locked in a neck and neck fight for power as officials counted millions of votes in the just ended Assembly elections . Trailing initially after the vote count began at 8 a.m., Congress candidates slowly inched ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party 350 210383 the contrary, under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, the Congress fought on developmental agenda and bagged 20 seats more than the 2012 elections , the Congress's vote-share has increased hugely. "Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a 'war veteran' and the entire party in 350 210420 the entire party in Gujarat and rest of India has become charged enough to crush the BJP in the future elections ," Chavan said. Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Council and Nationalist Congress Party leader Dhanjay Munde said after the lesson 350 210661 party and BJP leaders addressed empty chairs at election rallies. "The party which invoked Pakistan, Aurangzeb and Khilji during the elections , has suddenly started talking about 'vikas' and development after the results are declared," Nirupam said. --IANS qn/ahm/vm (This 350 210722 Rajnath Singh on Monday said the BJP was going to form majority governments in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and the elections results in both states were as per its expectations. "The results are as per our expectations. We are going to 350 210764 majority governments in both states," Rajnath Singh told reporters outside Parliament. Asked if the BJP's poll victory in the assembly elections was an affirmation of people's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Home Minister said: "Yes, it is. It is 350 210842 confidence in retaining power in poll-bound state despite its defeat to the BJP in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Gujarat results wherein the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a majority of seats 350 210979 the leadership of Congress President Rahul Gandhi that the party could win more seats in Gujarat, compared to the 2012 elections , he added. Congress national spokesperson and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president Dinesh Gundu Rao said their party's campaign 350 211076 syndicated feed.) In the wake of the BJP snatching Himachal Pradesh from the Congress and retaining Gujarat in the assembly elections , BJP Kerala chief Kummanem Rajasekheran on Monday said the results are in line with the party's slogan of "Congress-mukt 350 211385 polls from Vadgam in Gujarat, said on Monday that the country is ready for change in the 2019 Lok Sahba elections as the BJP could get only 99 seats despite its repeated claims of winning 150. "The country is ready for 350 211688 president had a tight contest with the former AU Commission chairperson, Nkosazan Dlamini-Zuma for the ANC president position. The elections were conducted by EleXions Agency, Xinhua news agency reported. EleXions Agency Director Bontle Mpakanyane, when announcing the results said, "Nkosazana 350 211897 with the new determined and winning leadership as we move towards 2019." The country will hold the presidential and parliamentary elections in 2019. Right-wing candidate and former President Sebastian Pinera has won the presidential polls in Chile with over 50 350 212532 Himachal Pradesh would greatly enthuse the BJP leaders and workers in Tripura and boost party's prospects in the upcoming assembly elections in the state. "People of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have once again rejected the Congress and other opposition parties' 'baseless 350 212596 both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah for the "historic victory" in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . Celebrating the victory in the two northern states, BJP workers led by Deb took out a rally here on Monday 350 212653 got absolute mandate in rural Gujarat. This win will boost the morale of party in Tripura ahead of the assembly elections in February," Tripura Congress Vice President Tapas Dey said. Left-ruled Tripura, along with Congress-governed Meghalaya, and Nagaland, where 350 213853 and demanded action against those who allowed it. "What was the objective behind it? It had no significance during Gujarat elections . The seaplane came all the way from the US to Pakistan, and then to Mumbai to the river front in 350 213894 Gujarat," he said. "How can the Prime Minister fly on a sea-plane without taking the SPG along. To win elections , he can go to extent. Both the pilots were foreigners," he added. --IANS sid/vd (This story has not been 350 214477 of discourse" during the Gujarat election campaign, he said: "If they (Congress) can learn a lesson from this, 2019 General Elections will hopefully be held in a better atmosphere." Asked about allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) being manipulated, Shah said 350 214555 party will also win Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Karnataka in 2018. "We will get a huge victory in 2019 General Elections as well, and in 2022, we will fulfil Modi ji's dream of a new India," Shah said. --IANS ao-bns 350 214895 of discourse during the Gujarat election campaign, he said: "If they (Congress) can learn a lesson from this, 2019 General Elections will hopefully be held in a better atmosphere." Asked about allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) being manipulated, Shah said 350 215541 victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will help the BJP retain the electoral momentum ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections , though the outcome in the western state has also given the Congress a fresh hope of taking on BJP in 350 215851 leaders of the party and certainly set the stage for revival of Congress ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were the first state elections since the implementation of GST, and the new indirect tax 350 215861 revival of Congress ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were the first state elections since the implementation of GST, and the new indirect tax regime had created a deep sense of unease among the 350 216257 called upon to do in the crucial assembly polls next year in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh next year. The elections in the three states will be close to the Lok Sabha polls in 2019, and a defeat in Gujarat would 350 217609 dignity" and demonstrating that the Congress' greatest strength is its "decency and courage", in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state elections . "My Congress brothers and sisters, you have made me very proud. You are different than those you fought because you 350 217807 Pradesh, it was being said that the GST would finish the BJP. Same canards were being spread before the Gujarat elections too. But from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections to the assembly elections, the public has given us unprecedented mandates 350 217816 finish the BJP. Same canards were being spread before the Gujarat elections too. But from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections to the assembly elections, the public has given us unprecedented mandates," Modi said. "These election results have proved that the 350 217820 canards were being spread before the Gujarat elections too. But from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections to the assembly elections , the public has given us unprecedented mandates," Modi said. "These election results have proved that the country is ready for 350 219721 Marxist (CPI-M) 14. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which made its debut in Himachal in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections , preferred to stay away this time. While most exit polls have indicated the BJP's return to power with an absolute 350 219823 from a syndicated feed.) Congress's Gujarat in-charge Ashok Gehlot on Monday said his party was the winner in Assembly elections even if it didn't succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. (Prime 350 219839 the winner in Assembly elections even if it didn't succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi told voters that he is the son of Gujarat. His prestige is at 350 220128 they can be hacked and that was why the margin between the winning and losing candidates in the Gujarat Assembly elections was less in some constituencies. He congratulated the BJP on its victory but said he would continue his agitation for 350 225525 who took over the OeVP in May and yanked it to the right, securing his party first place in October elections . At 31, Kurz will be the world's youngest leader. At his side for the 1000 GMT investiture in the Hapsburg 350 225750 and Strache won over voters two months ago by stoking concerns about immigration following a record influx in 2015, mirroring elections elsewhere in Europe this year. Geert Wilders' Freedom Party became the second-largest in the Netherlands, Marine Le Pen of 350 226288 with Pinera stating as he cast his ballot: "I have the firm conviction that we are going to win these elections and that better times are going to come for all Chilean households." With no recent reliable voter surveys in the 350 227069 Janata Dal in 1990 but the two parted ways soon. The Congress, which had won 61 seats in the previous elections , made handsome gains, adding 16 seats to its tally. Modi, while addressing BJP workers in New Delhi accused the Congress 350 227219 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. BJP chief Amit Shah, who together with Modi crafted the party's victory in their 350 227474 per cent, the party could have won a two-third majority but votes did not necessarily translate into seats in elections . He said the BJP won a three-fourth majority in Uttar Pradesh with much less vote share. The victory in 350 227512 The victory in Gujarat has an added significance for the BJP as it was for the first time that Assembly elections were fought when Modi was not at the helm in the state. He, however, was still the face of the 350 227770 and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) BJP workers today celebrated the party's performance in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections , distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers. At the 'victory celebration' held at the state BJP office in south Mumbai, party workers 350 227952 polls, and was set to evict the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, tightening the party's grip over the country's with general elections only 18 months away. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a 350 228501 led JD(U). However, BJP heavyweight Dilip Sanghani lost to Congress candidate J V Kakadiya in Dhari, Amreli district. The elections for the 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by 350 228537 campaign, which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious in 61 seats. The BJP has won every election 350 228639 then. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Gujarat elections result (182/182 seats) Party Won Leading Total Bharatiya Janata Party 99 0 99 Indian National Congress 77 0 77 350 228736 sweeping victory.The twin victories tightened BJP's grip over the country's politics that saw Congress lose one more state with general elections only 18 months away.Still, the euphoria in the BJP camp was tempered by the lower-than-expected margin of victory 350 228882 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said.Gujarat is a prestigious trophy for the BJP given that both Modi and BJP President 350 228946 well chosen homilies, one- liners and clever barbs to target the BJP on issues such as GST, corruption and development.The elections , especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections, which should be held before May 350 228960 such as GST, corruption and development.The elections, especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections , which should be held before May 2019.Today's victories establish not only the BJP's supremacy but also Modi's apparent invincibility 350 229207 with dignity."The Congress now rules only Karnataka and Punjab among the major states, besides Puducherry, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Karnataka elections are due next year."We have set a record in the history of the BJP by winning consecutive assembly polls 350 229378 tough fight.Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani retained his Rajkot West seat, defeating Indranil Rajyaguru of Congress.The Dec 9 and 14 elections took place in the backdrop of GST and demonetisation, which the opposition had claimed would inflict a huge dent in 350 229446 won every election in Gujarat since 1995. However, it was out of power for a couple of years in between elections due to party infighting and rebellion by Shankersinh Vaghela. BJP came back to power in 1998, and has ruled uninterrupted 350 229616 thirds majority. The twin victories tightened BJP's grip over the country's that saw Congress lose one more state with general elections only 18 months away. Still, the euphoria in the BJP camp was tempered by the lower-than-expected margin of 350 229760 in Gujarat this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 'asamanya' (special). He accused the Congress of promoting casteism in the elections , and said there were "many forces at work" besides the opposition party to bring the BJP down. "In their hunger 350 229799 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. Gujarat is a prestigious trophy for the BJP given that both Modi and BJP 350 229865 chosen homilies, one- liners and clever barbs to target the BJP on issues such as GST, corruption and development. The elections , especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections, which should be held before May 350 229879 as GST, corruption and development. The elections, especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections , which should be held before May 2019. Today's victories establish not only the BJP's supremacy but also Modi's apparent invincibility 350 230280 with dignity." The Congress now rules only Karnataka and Punjab among the major states, besides Puducherry, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Karnataka elections are due next year. "We have set a record in the history of the BJP by winning consecutive assembly polls 350 230456 Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani retained his Rajkot West seat, defeating Indranil Rajyaguru of Congress. The Dec. 9 and 14 elections took place in the backdrop of GST and demonetisation, which the opposition had claimed would inflict a huge dent in 350 230526 won every election in Gujarat since 1995. However, it was out of power for a couple of years in between elections due to party infighting and rebellion by Shankersinh Vaghela. BJP came back to power in 1998, and has ruled uninterrupted 350 230629 today, and was set to evict the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, tightening the party's grip over the country's with general elections only 18 months away. The Gujarat results turned out to be a seesaw, with BJP and Congress running neck and 350 230760 won 75 seats and was leading in two for a possible total of 77, compared to 61 in the 2012 elections . "This is double joy for me," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a former Gujarat chief minister, in a victory speech 350 231024 into BJP control. It now rules only Karnataka and Punjab among the major states, besides Puducherry, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Karnataka elections are due next year. "We have set a record in the history of the BJP by winning consecutive assembly polls 350 231290 constituency of Hamirpur. He was made the CM face only nine days before the pollling. The Dec. 9 and 14 elections took place in the backdrop of GST and demonetisation, which the opposition had claimed would inflict a huge dent in 350 231338 crisscrossing the state to hold scores of rallies in what appeared to be a trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections , which should be held before May 2019. The victories establish not only the BJP's supremacy but also Modi's apparent invincibility 350 233134 sow the seeds of casteism in Gujarat in its "hunger for power", asserting that the BJP's win in the Assembly elections had underlined the people's acceptance of his government's reforms. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters here, he was unsparing 350 233272 overtime to strengthen cooperative federalism and had clean intentions. With the BJP -- which recorded its sixth straight victory in Assembly elections in Gujarat -- drawing its lowest tally this year, Modi said the victory this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 'asamanya 350 233479 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. He asked the people of his state to be more vigilant. Referring to his 350 235017 considered the strongman from the lower hills, Singh holds sway over the higher hills. The Congress in the 2012 assembly elections won 36 seats with a 42.8 per cent vote share while the BJP won 26 seats with a 38.4 per 350 242185 Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BJP's victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . In a statement, KCR said he is congratulating Modi on behalf of the people of Telangana and his party the 350 242264 a sweeping victory. Meanwhile, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the outcome of Gujarat Assembly elections was a clear indication that Congress was on its way back to power across the country. Speaking to media persons 350 242308 in the national capital, Reddy said despite being out of power for 22 years, the performance of Congress in Gujarat elections has been tremendous. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated 350 242376 Assembly polls, hailing it as a "victory of people". "After 2012, the BJP has emerged victorious in most of the elections which have been held and now the party is ruling in 19 states. In 2014, the BJP formed government in 350 242641 was a possibility that the BJP-ruled Haryana may opt for having Assembly polls simultaneously with the next Lok Sabha elections , Khattar said, "If a call is made that elections in most of the states be held along with the Lok 350 242650 opt for having Assembly polls simultaneously with the next Lok Sabha elections, Khattar said, "If a call is made that elections in most of the states be held along with the Lok Sabha, we are ready. "But we do not have 350 242676 be held along with the Lok Sabha, we are ready. "But we do not have any such agenda to hold elections along with the Lok Sabha polls. It entirely depends on the decision of the Centre," he added. (This story has 350 257357 leader M K Stalin today congratulated the BJP as it headed for victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . Palaniswami called Prime Minister Narendra Modi up to felicitate him for the BJP's show in the two states, an official 350 259518 Uttar Pradesh Assembly today adopted a resolution congratulating the BJP for its victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections amid a walk out by the Opposition Samajwadi Party and the BSP, and a protest by the Congress in the 350 260038 a "positive sign" for the BJP. About UP, he said, "We will win all 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 elections in the state. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated 350 263527 In terms of numbers, of the total 4.35 crore registered voters, 2.97 crore exercised their right to franchise in the elections held on December 9 and 14. The Election Commission data showed that the tribal-dominated Narmada district witnessed the highest 350 264205 it all. He has also proactively positioned himself as an accommodative leader, which will help him in the Lok Sabha elections in 2019 irrespective of the outcomes in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh today. The Gujarat election essentially pitted OBC leader Alpesh 350 264329 which is a pretty big achievement. Last, but not the least, Gandhi emerged as the better man in the acrimonious elections . While Modi, true to form, launched a direct tirade against the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family and the Congress 350 264627 trends showed the saffron part leading against the Congress in Gujarat election results. "I congratulate the BJP which wins the elections by tampering with the EVMs," he said sarcastically to the media. The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader, who has 350 264820 and unemployment of youth, will continue". Patel went so far as to tell the media that "we want to fight elections on ballot paper". "Look at Japan, Israel, Germany; they still use ballot papers despite having advanced technology," said the PAAS 350 265791 Congress party to victory in the state, but he and his son Vikramaditya Singh - a first time candidate - won the elections with definite margins. Former Himachal Pradesh CM's son Vikramaditya Singh, who secured 28,275 votes, won the high-profile Shimla Rural 350 267597 Gujarat-linked stocks. Here's a list of the top stocks to watch out in the weeks ahead. The impact of elections aside, these stocks gained more than 100% in the last one year. Gujarat Raffia Industries: A manufacturing company incorporated and 350 321131 verdict is the same, but with a difference. Rahul Gandhi led the Congress charge in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections , and lost both. But, truth be told, his heart and mind were not in the Himachal battle. Just like Kerala 350 321244 was not so much in action in Himachal, and beyond a couple of forays, chose to focus on Gujarat alone. Elections Even before the elections were announced, he meant business and started travelling across the state and took on the ruling 350 321248 in action in Himachal, and beyond a couple of forays, chose to focus on Gujarat alone. Elections Even before the elections were announced, he meant business and started travelling across the state and took on the ruling dispensation with earnestness. He 350 321335 the Gujarat model of development, touted by Narendra Modi, that propelled him to power at Centre in the 2014 general elections . And BJP swept Gujarat 26-0 in the Lok Sabha. New Congress president Rahul Gandhi 'should take heart from the 350 323696 three states will go to polls in December 2018, and the BJP has already swung into election mode, as these elections will essentially set the tone for the 2019 general elections. The BJP has been in power in MP and Chhattisgarh 350 323706 the BJP has already swung into election mode, as these elections will essentially set the tone for the 2019 general elections . The BJP has been in power in MP and Chhattisgarh since 2003 while it won Rajasthan from the Congress in 350 323769 terms was worrying the high command. A senior BJP leader said PM Modi will be party's trump card in these elections , but the party will also bank on the popularity of its CMs. BJP top leadership believes their welfare schemes, the 350 324061 the masses in the state. However, the estimation proved wrong. BJP supporters celebrate party's victory in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Shimla on Monda The two-time chief minister and three-time MP lost the election by a margin of 350 324337 did not trust Dhumal as chief minister. Not only Dhumal, but even his most trusted lieutenants have also lost the elections . Me and my son, Vikramaditya, will be sitting in the Opposition, but we have enough ammunition to make a strong 350 324460 first election from Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency in 1984, but lost. He, however, won the 1989 and 1991 Lok Sabha elections . Dhumal is a two-term chief minister and held office in 1998- 2003 and 2008-12. However, his wish to 350 327027 the Trump transition. He struck a deal with the special counsel investigating alleged meddling by Russia in the 2016 presidential elections . When Trump, Pence, and the first lady hear a loud thud, they grow startled. 'Could it be Santa? Or the 350 356066 the aircraft had gone missing. The bodies being found comes as President Hernandez was declared winner on Sunday of disputed elections , after three weeks of uncertainty and continued challenges to the result by runner-up Salvador Nasralla. Bodies have been found 350 356523 the time The death of Hilda Hernandez comes the day before President Hernandez was declared winner on Sunday of disputed elections , after three weeks of uncertainty The other victims in the helicopter crash on Saturday included Patricia Valladares; security agents Nahun 350 381439 who took over the OeVP in May and moved it to the right, securing his party first place in October elections . At 31, Kurz will be the world's youngest leader. He said the new Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's decision to take 350 381566 who took over the OeVP in May and moved it to the right, securing his party first place in October elections . At 31, Kurz will be the world's youngest leader At one point police fired a smoke grenade when some protestors 350 381867 and Strache won over voters two months ago by stoking concerns about immigration after the record influx in 2015, mirroring elections elsewhere in Europe this year. Geert Wilders' Freedom Party became the second-largest in The Netherlands, Marine Le Pen of 350 383398 intervention comes amid continued claims from moderate councillors they are being forced out of the party ahead of May's local elections - with fears MPs who disagree with Corbyn could be next. Emily Thornberry (file) has denied there is an 'open season 350 423227 is?' Petersen, who served as an associate at a prominent law firm out of law school before joining the Federal Elections Commission, responded: Yes.. I haven't, I'm, again, my background is not in litigation as when I was replying to Chairman 350 423359 the University of Virginia School of Law. He served as counsel to the Senate Rules committee and chaired the Federal Elections Commission. Tim Varchmin, 44, who worked as a civil and criminal law judge in Germany before securing banking jobs with 350 468793 looked just a few weeks ago. With its one-seat majority in the House of Representatives restored with two by- elections and marriage equality done and dusted, it can now focus on the economic matters in the run-up to a 350 481419 Regional president Barzani announced he was stepping down in late October after the independence vote backfired spectacularly. Legislative and presidential elections in the region due on November 1 were postponed because of the turmoil. Prime minister Nechirvan Barzani, the ex-president's 350 481590 of India's states ahead of a general election slated for 2019 India's ruling party Monday celebrated victory in two state elections , but saw its majority dip in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stronghold of Gujarat, where the charismatic leader campaigned aggressively in 350 483204 brink of realising his dream. It puts him in line to succeed President Jacob Zuma, due to step down before elections in 2019. It was after Ramaphosa failed to clinch the ANC nomination to succeed president Nelson Mandela in 1999 that 350 485218 thinks of anything but closing its borders and mass expulsion." Writing in left-leaning daily Liberation, she said the September elections in Germany showed "the price politicians pay for opening their doors wide to the misery of the world." The polls 350 486199 Kurz took over the OeVP in May and yanked it to the right, securing his party first place in October elections . "I am unsettled by what has happened in Austria," Zeid said, accusing Kurz of moving "hard-right on the issue 350 496092 talks at Sochi would examine whether Syria needs a new constitution or to amend its current one. He said legislative elections would also likely be discussed. The main opposition group in Geneva has criticized the Sochi initiative, calling it an attempt 350 507082 vote differential. The only possible path for the winner to be the Honduran people is a new call for general elections . Respecting democratic values and citizens is the necessary road to safeguard society from death and violence, the OAS said. But 350 507112 to safeguard society from death and violence, the OAS said. But vice president Ricardo Alvarez rejected the call for new elections . The only election will be the one in four years, he said. In this country there will be order, mark 350 507237 Facusse, not a supporter of the president, said people were frustrated by the electoral court decision. We must have new elections , he said. That is a good decision, but President Hernandez will have to give in to the public. At least 350 507771 TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Organization of American States (OAS) said late on Sunday that Honduras should hold new presidential elections , after the electoral tribunal declared conservative President Juan Orlando Hernandez the official winner of the bitterly contested Nov. 26 presidential 350 509133 give up control of Petrobras Distribuidora. "Political risk is much higher in a state-controlled company, considering the upcoming presidential elections ," said one investor who bought into the IPO. Uncertainty surrounding next year's wide-open presidential elections has kept a lid 350 509149 considering the upcoming presidential elections," said one investor who bought into the IPO. Uncertainty surrounding next year's wide-open presidential elections has kept a lid on investor optimism. Neoenergia SA, a power utility controlled by Spain's Iberdrola SA, canceled its IPO 350 512915 the Bharathiya Janata Party (BJP)-led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh State Assembly elections as a singular, unmitigated triumph over the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and declare that the BJPs victory in the 350 512938 singular, unmitigated triumph over the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi and declare that the BJPs victory in the 2019 parliamentary elections is assured. But this will be hiding a bitter truth, which is that the BJP and its Supremo, Narendra Modi 350 513179 be able to get a simple majority to form the government. Comparing this with the results of the last Assembly elections in 2012, the BJP had bagged 115 seats against the Congresss 61 and was in an unassailable position. The BJPs 350 513270 Hindu strong man BJPs advantages The BJP had its advantages such as being in power since 1995, winning six successive elections . The extensive network based on patronage which power can create could be exploited in elections. Then, the BJP Supremo Narendra 350 513285 since 1995, winning six successive elections. The extensive network based on patronage which power can create could be exploited in elections . Then, the BJP Supremo Narendra Modi, is a Gujarati, while Congresss Rahul Gandhi is a non-Gujarati. The latter fact 350 513840 key players in Gujarats rural areas. The question now is whether Modi will learn from the results of the Gujarat elections and change some of his social and economic policies or will be motivated to see the victory as a full 350 513902 the light of the fact that the BJP has a parliamentary election to face in 2019 and also State Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradhesh, Chattisgarh and Karnataka. Presently, the BJP is in power in the first three and the Congress 350 518384 its own after it emerges victorious at the upcoming local government polls," he said.(Yohan Perera) We have a new Elections Commission appointed in November 2015. It will go on until November 2020. It is the commissions immense responsibility to establish 350 518652 past. To date, however, we have been spared of white-vanning. Ironically, these high-minded principles underpinning free and fair elections are being flouted by our new rulers. In Election Law, these practices are described as corrupt practices For instance, Colombo 350 518811 their election campaigns from these, reports Uthayan. The parties of ministers are using ministry offices in the Vavuniya Kachcheri for elections . So, officials of the ministry sit on one side and do their work while the rest of the offices are 350 519026 with the Prime Minister, President and even GA Vavuniya, whose good offices we need to set our salaries and conduct elections . When we write, they stop but do it again elsewhere, reducing the commission and our letters to a joke. Why 350 519089 3 defines the franchise as part of our fundamental rights. Further 104B says, It shall be the duty of the [ Elections ] Commission to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [elections]. The Local Authorities Elections Ordinance says 350 519103 shall be the duty of the [Elections] Commission to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [ elections ]. The Local Authorities Elections Ordinance says in 8 that to be qualified as a member of a local authority, a 350 519107 of the [Elections] Commission to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [elections]. The Local Authorities Elections Ordinance says in 8 that to be qualified as a member of a local authority, a nominee must be on 350 519568 bigger picture. The commission has the wider, overarching object as in 103 of the Constitution of conducting free and fair elections . When voters are tricked into voting for an unqualified candidate who can never be their representative, the commission would be 350 519688 Ordinance. The commission must keep in mind that the Constitution says in104B that, It shall be the duty of the [ Elections ] Commission to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [elections]. We failed to secure the enforcement 350 519702 shall be the duty of the [Elections] Commission to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [ elections ]. We failed to secure the enforcement of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance that says in 8 that to be qualified 350 519713 enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [elections]. We failed to secure the enforcement of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance that says in 8 that to be qualified as a member of a local authority, a nominee must be 350 520043 We as a commission have an overarching duty to secure the enforcement of all laws relating to the holding of [ elections ]. This entails even charging the President and Prime Minister when they are on the wrong side of the law. President 350 528119 the party's parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . (Photo: PTI) Mumbai: While it was slim pickings for the BJP in Gujarat 99 to the Congress 80 2017 has 350 528168 Modi and his party. The BJP since the beginning of the year has won six out of the seven Assembly elections in the country. BJPs victory trend started in February after the party won Goa and Uttarakhand. A month after that 350 528477 like Bihar and Delhi. It is now in power in Bihar as an ally of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. After elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the battle ground will now shift to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh 350 528796 71 for the Congress. Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh too the BJP had retain the victory trend for the two consecutive assembly elections . In 2013 elections, BJP bagged 49 out of 90 Assembly seats while the Congress won 39 seats. In 2008, BJP 350 528799 Congress. Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh too the BJP had retain the victory trend for the two consecutive assembly elections. In 2013 elections , BJP bagged 49 out of 90 Assembly seats while the Congress won 39 seats. In 2008, BJP won 50 seats 350 528833 seats. In 2008, BJP won 50 seats while Congress managed to get only 38 seats. Rajasthan - In 2013 Rajasthan Assembly elections , BJP had bagged 163 seats out of 200 seats while the Congress just managed to win 21 seats. In 2008 350 528855 had bagged 163 seats out of 200 seats while the Congress just managed to win 21 seats. In 2008 assembly elections in the northern state, Congress defeated BJP by winning 96 seats while the saffron party won 78 seats. Jignesh Mevani 350 529872 now with the Congress, and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani also won. Top Gujarat Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil lost. The Gujarat elections were held in two phases on December 9 and 14 and the average voter turnout was 68 per cent, slightly 350 530564 completely answerable to the bureaucracy and non-medical administrators. With the BJP looking set to win Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections , Prime Minister Narendra Modi may become 'more dictatorial', CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said on Monday. (Photo: PTI/File 350 530597 Sudhakar Reddy said on Monday. (Photo: PTI/File) Hyderabad: With the BJP looking set to win Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections , Prime Minister Narendra Modi may become "more dictatorial", CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said on Monday. The Left leader 350 530921 AP/File) Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Sunday that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) have helped making elections "transparent and impartial" and those criticising them were doing so out of the fear of defeat. Kumar's observation came a 350 530987 Gujarat to favour the BJP. "Some may criticize the EVMs out of fear of defeat, but the EVMs have made elections transparent and impartial. Now, nobody can deprive anybody of the right to cast votes," Kumar, who has predicted a comfortable 350 534605 anticipate violence in the coastal districts? Did they not expect extremist forces to create a law and order situation with elections nearing? In Honnavar, police have tackled the situation to their best when Id- Milad and Hanuma Jayanti fell on the 350 535533 to other states. We are at tenth place, Gujarat stood first. How many seats can Congress win in the 2018 elections ? In 2013, Congress won 13 seats, BJP won 12 and the remaining three were won by JD(S). We will 350 535603 2018. But you lost all three parliament seats in Bengaluru. It was because of the Modi wave in the 2014 elections . In the coming elections, Congress will do better. There is a common criticism against you that you make adjustments with 350 535607 all three parliament seats in Bengaluru. It was because of the Modi wave in the 2014 elections. In the coming elections , Congress will do better. There is a common criticism against you that you make adjustments with BJP leaders in the 350 535629 will do better. There is a common criticism against you that you make adjustments with BJP leaders in the parliamentary elections , is it true? These are baseless allegations. In 2008, the BJP fielded Prasad Reddy against me, my winning margin was 350 536235 provisions of the election law and the model code by giving interviews to TV channels in Gujarat. Read also: Gujarat elections : EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews The Congress had then made a representation before the commission demanding 350 536365 the party's parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: Hailing the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister 350 536613 performance This country is now aspirational and has new dreams. Public is not ready to compromise anymore: Modi During UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and 350 536632 UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and local body polls in Maharashtra: Modi Slamming the Opposition, Modi says the result in Himachal Pradesh shows that if 350 537141 from newspapers. Hyderabad: The bitterly divisive and polarised election campaign in Gujarat is likely to reflect in the Telangana Assembly elections . The main tussle here will be between the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Congress, with the Telugu Desam being 350 537400 and the minorities, which used to be traditional vote banks of the party but turned against it in the last elections . According to a senior leader of the TRS, Mr Chandrasekhar Rao will intensify his efforts to get more support from 350 537507 2BHK housing scheme as the Congress has been pointing out. What the TRS is banking on to win the next elections is the 24X7 power supply to agriculture, and Rs 8000 investment subsidy per crop to each and every farmer, which 350 537734 welcomed on his arrival at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: With its victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the BJP led 350 538125 Patel-led agitation for reservation for the Pat-els, was split. New Delhi: The BJP managed to win the Assembly elections in Gujarat despite an early scare, but took a huge hit in Saurashtra and rural Gujarat, whi-ch helped the 350 538718 the party's parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . (Photo: PTI) New Delhi: The increase in the seats and vote share in the Gujarat assembly has bolstered the Congress 350 538744 increase in the seats and vote share in the Gujarat assembly has bolstered the Congress hope for the Karnataka assembly elections middle of next year. The Congress has already put in place a new team this year to manage the affairs 350 538932 president often referred to as Pappu by BJP trolls, to become the main challenger to Modi in 2019 Lok Sabha elections . That Gujarats results where the Congress has won the largest number of seats since 1985 - came just two days after 350 539474 political developments, he may well be able to mount a challenge to the BJP in the next round of Assembly elections in 2018, and to Modis prime ministership in 2019. Hyderabad: Former Union minister and senior Congress leader S. Jaipal Reddy 350 539708 the Jedcherla meeting. TPCC president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy in a statement said that the outcome of the Gujarat Assembly elections was a clear indication that the Congress was on its way back to power across the country. He said that 350 539796 both at the Centre and in the state. CHENNAI: The BJP's resounding win in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections is a victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pro-people initiatives and his good administration. The massive mandate only go 350 540123 the Congress defeat brings its own solace. It would be easy to argue that there are no consolation prizes in elections , and that there are only winners and losers, and that the BJP is a clear winner and the Congress a 350 542008 EVMs. This kind of unexplained conspiracy theory does little to challenge the electronic system through which India has voted in elections for nearly two decades. When the EC invited political parties to a hackathon this year, not one turned up. Had 350 542358 a natural turn of the BJP, but what has surprised many is the victory of the BJP in Gujarat, contesting elections against various odds, over 22 years of anti-incumbency, the Patel agitation against the ruling BJP led by Hardik Patel 350 542452 in Gujarat, winning 99 seats, although its tally went down by 16, compared to its performance in the 2012 Assembly elections , but still its voteshare increase marginally from 47.8 per cent to 49.1 per cent in the recently-concluded elections. The 350 542471 Assembly elections, but still its voteshare increase marginally from 47.8 per cent to 49.1 per cent in the recently-concluded elections . The party also managed to register a comfortable victory in Himachal, winning 44 seats with 48.7 per cent of the 350 542771 Chhotubhai Vasava may have helped the party in attracting votes among these communities in much bigger numbers than the earlier elections , but this shift was not enough to give the Congress the winning edge. The Congress had hoped that Patidar votes 350 542948 the Congress. It is important to note that the adivasis have voted for the Congress in large numbers in previous elections . The BJP would have made bigger inroads among adivasi voters had the Congress not formed an alliance with Mr Vasava 350 543352 unemployment has resulted in a shift in young voters away from the BJP in Gujarat since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections . There are also signs of unhappiness among the traders and business communities, who have been the backbone of the BJPs 350 544328 predicted a much closer contest, feeling Guillier had gained ground, although there had not been any opinion polls since the elections first round in November. Pinera, who ran on a platform of boosting sluggish economic growth in the worlds top copper 350 546971 and was set to evict the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, tightening the party's grip over the country's politics with general elections only 18 months away. PTI NABi RT Twelve people were killed following a major fire at a dry snacks making 350 549163 said critics were scared of defeat. Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on BJP's victory in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat Assembly elections , Nitish said, "Congress was claiming it would win in Gujarat. However, it lost Himachal too." Nitish, formerly seen as an 350 549289 took a dig at the Congress party for pointing an accusing finger at EVMs. "Electronic voting machines have helped make elections transparent and impartial; those criticising them were doing so out of fear of defeat. Now nobody can deprive anybody the 350 549647 also prohibited under the Para 1 (4) of the Model Code of Conduct. The poll panel, however, noted that multiphase elections might result in a situation in which even when the 48-hour prohibition on campaigning would be in force in 350 549863 Pradesh civic polls to the polls in Maharashtra, the BJP has scored remarkable victories... After the GST, in Maharashtra's civic elections , the BJP won." "People want reforms, and are backing those who show a strong will to usher in reforms for 350 560338 historically been the majority voters in the election of every Democrat president since 1960 and a major force in midterm elections . This week, in keeping with the Moore Strategy script ahead of Tuesday's election, Democrats replayed the accusations of a few 350 570341 loss narrowed Republicans edge in the chamber. Its still a beyond-uphill fight for Democrats when it comes to statewide elections they havent won such a victory in Texas in more than two decades. But theres hope for progress, and more 350 582206 whether the government identified the existence of such companies post demonetisation. The outcome of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections is very significant as it comes at a time when there was hope rather than conviction that the results could 350 582238 was hope rather than conviction that the results could be different from the point of view of the opposition. State elections are always going to be a contentious subject as they are being progressively viewed as a referendum for the persona 350 582303 there is popular support. Hence, the same narrative will build up next year too as the next set of state elections are held. Two extremely bold measures taken by the BJP government at the centre were demonetisation and GST. The former 350 582390 the back of demonetisation which supposedly had affected the country perceptibly in terms of being a significant disruption. The UP elections outcome has also been projected as a vindication of the NDA ventures including demonetisation while the Gujarat elections can be 350 582408 The UP elections outcome has also been projected as a vindication of the NDA ventures including demonetisation while the Gujarat elections can be taken to be the acceptance of the necessity of GST too. At the time of going to the 350 582591 factor will be kept in abeyance. How will these results affect the future course of the economy? With the General elections due in 2019, which will come after the state elections in 8 states of which Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and 350 582601 affect the future course of the economy? With the General elections due in 2019, which will come after the state elections in 8 states of which Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Rajasthan will test the BJP again, the approach taken towards 350 582883 the common man. Hence, not much movement can be expected here as any drastic measure here could reverberate at the elections and would be a major risk to take. Besides, this is not of direct relevance for the government per se 350 582933 Union Budget for 2018-19 would probably be the revealed policy of the government as it gets set for the elections in 2019. Normally all governments are most active in the first 3 years while the momentum slows down in the 350 582973 the fourth and liberalises in the fifth to the point of inaction. Budgets tend to be liberal just before the elections and would normally not burden any section with more taxes while the handouts tend to increase. This could be replicated 350 583078 like banking and social sector development which will be positive for the economy. The results of the Gujarat and HP elections are a major boost to the BJP as it has proved all naysayers incorrect. This adds to the confidence and 350 583211 government will take a breather to ensure that the apple cart is not upset as the next round of state elections would be critical from the point of view of lengthening their benches in the Rajya Sabha. For full coverage of 350 588516 state. While most exit poll surveys indicated BJP's return to power with an absolute majority in the 9 November Assembly elections , political observers said it was a neck-and-neck contest between the Congress and the BJP since there is "no 350 588800 repeat its performance from 2012 election, has named Virbhadra Singh once again as their chief ministerial candidate for the 2017 elections for Himachal Pradesh. Singh has been the chief minister for the state of Himachal Pradesh six times so far and 350 588964 of the current chief minister of the state Virbhadra Singh, had been preparing since 2012 to contest for the assembly elections in 2017 from Shimla Rural seat. The 28-year-old is a post graduate in History from Delhis St Stephen 350 593621 time a prime minister has accused former prime minister, former vice-president and diplomats of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat elections . Modi must clarify in Parliament." After bitter and acrimonious campaigning for Gujarat election, the Opposition, especially Congress, is up in 350 596924 solution to the deadlock that rose after Narendra Modi insinuated that Manmohan Singh and his colleagues met Pakistani delegation during elections . The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Bill, 2017 will be tabled by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Rajya 350 605972 amendments to the Goods and Services Tax law, which has been fiercely attacked by the Congress during last month's Gujarat elections , is taken up by House for debate and voting. Amit Shah's maiden speech on GST could have a few pointers 350 607255 good otherwise it is not. Speaking during the discussion on state of Indian economy, Ram Gopal Yadav said that the elections are never fought on facts and figures or policy matters. They are won on slogans. However, the government must work 350 607282 figures or policy matters. They are won on slogans. However, the government must work for improving the state of economy. Elections can be won on mere slogans, but please work in the interest of nation, Ram Gopal Yadav urges govt Speaking 350 609649 the ground to achieve its target "Mission 40", targeting to win 40 seats in the 60-member assembly in the elections scheduled to be held in February-March next year, said BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli. "The mood of change is 350 609813 of the Modi-government. The BJP retained power in Gujarat and snatched Himachal Pradesh from the Congress. Results of the elections were announced onMonday. "This victory reiterates pan India trust of people in the development agenda & policies of our government led 350 610868 narendramodi Ji. Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 18, 2017 With inputs from PTI Mumbai: Mocking the outcome of the Gujarat Assembly elections , the Shiv Sena on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not achieve the victory it expected. "The BJP 350 612003 Mevani, who is contesting as independent from Vadgam seat with Congress's support, is leading against BJP candidate Vijay Chakravarti. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 612039 which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The Gujarat battle is not just 350 612186 his party. The ruling BJP is pinning all its hopes on the strength of Modi's persona, the "micro-management" of elections by party president Amit Shah as well as the huge advantage BJP has so far had in vote share, especially 350 612924 local leader from the same caste doesn't help his cause. But he indeed has grabbed the limelight in the state elections . With inputs from agencies Click here for live coverage of Gujarat Assembly Election 2017 Click here for detailed coverage of 350 613058 Gujarat Assembly election, here is a list of the most interesting battles in the state. Vadgam The discourse around Gujarat elections have almost always been pitched and rather bitter between Congress and BJP. However, the one difference this time was the 350 613140 Una. He has vociferously led the movement against the ruling BJP, terming the party anti-Dalit. He is contesting the elections as an Independent candidate from Vadgam reserved constituency in Banaskantha district, which is currently held by Congress' Manilal Jethbhai Vaghela 350 613945 considered a BJP bastion, with the ruling party grabbing 120 seats in 2012. The Congress had won 43 seats. The elections for 182 Assembly constituencies saw some closely fought contests, the outcome of which would be interesting to track. Firtspost collated 350 614749 home state and a litmus test for new Congress president Rahul Gandhi. The much-awaited results of the keenly fought elections will be announced today when the counting of votes will be held at 37 centres across the state's 33 districts 350 614786 the state's 33 districts, amidst tight security. The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections also as Modi had come to power in 2014, based on the Gujarat 'model of development'. Replying to the allegations 350 615640 thing or two to say about exit polls. In 2003, exit polls predicted a win for Congress in the assembly elections . Ashok Gehlot might have a thing or two to say about exit polls What is VVPAT and how does it 350 616812 made in Gujarat by Chief Electoral officer of the state at all places in counting halls for the state assembly elections . "I assure you that there can be no tampering with the EVMs." I assure you that there can be no 350 616880 will decide which party gets to rule Gujarat, is set at 92 in the 182-member Assembly. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had bagged 119 seats, while the Congress had managed 57 seats. Even LK Advani endorsed the proposition that 350 617029 but with caveat if EVMs are not tinkered with. But this is nothing new. Recall Lalu Yadav's proclamation in 1995 elections when he said "ballot boxes will produce Djinn". And this created big controversy. The first not old enough to content 350 617175 will decide which party gets to rule Gujarat, is set at 92 in the 182-member Assembly. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had bagged 119 seats, while the Congress had managed 57 seats. Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani and OBC leader 350 617497 constituencies, Radhanpur and Vadgam. While touring these two constituencies, had reported that they were on sticky wicket and could lose elections . Congress angered its cadre by relying too much on Alpesh, Jignesh The fight for Gujarat has heated up as the 350 618529 election, it will go in for a course correction, he said, like the party did when it lost the Bihar elections .. "There is a huge local liquidity flow which will balance the market at lower levels. If market correction happens in 350 618901 leads. Rupani is leading by 7,600 votes from Rajkot West constituency, at the end of counting in round 3. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on 9 and 14 December, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 619422 Let's not talk hypothetically. Whatever the election results, the Congress and Rahul Gandhi are the real winners." "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told voters that he is the son of Gujarat. His prestige is at 350 619674 after all the details come out. BJP, in its 5th consecutive victory, will celebrate but candidly analyse too." The Gujarat elections were not seen as just another state elections. A win in the state would have been seen as a win 350 619682 its 5th consecutive victory, will celebrate but candidly analyse too." The Gujarat elections were not seen as just another state elections . A win in the state would have been seen as a win for Modi's central policies and bold reforms, says 350 619769 As far as Himachal Pradesh is concerned, it is a minor state both economically and politically, Singhal said. "The Gujarat elections has reassured the markets." The market received a setback early but that was because the party was shown as trailing 350 619801 that was because the party was shown as trailing by various TV channels, Singhal said. This is the last major elections for the party and the next elections in major states of Karnataka, Rajasthan and Karnataka are all close to the 350 619808 as trailing by various TV channels, Singhal said. This is the last major elections for the party and the next elections in major states of Karnataka, Rajasthan and Karnataka are all close to the general elections and won't really matter to 350 619823 the party and the next elections in major states of Karnataka, Rajasthan and Karnataka are all close to the general elections and won't really matter to the party. With the the Gujarat elections out of the way, the market will be 350 619835 and Karnataka are all close to the general elections and won't really matter to the party. With the the Gujarat elections out of the way, the market will be positive and steady growth is expected till general elections, said Singhal. "It 350 619852 the the Gujarat elections out of the way, the market will be positive and steady growth is expected till general elections , said Singhal. "It is a matter of happiness for us, this is the victory of development," says Union Minister Smriti 350 620287 76 seats Within no time, everybody realises, of course, this is what was going to happen in any case. Gujarat elections , in short, begin and also proceed like an unputdownable whodunit thriller, but end like a good old-fashioned romance. Frederick 350 620830 of thousands of people in Gujarat. Hardik Patel blames EVMs for BJP win, says saffron party may have lost if elections were fair Amit Shah congratulates BJP workers in Gujarat for party's win, says people chose vikaswad against vanshwad PM Modi 350 620876 says bow to people for supprting politics of good governance The BJP had scored 47 percent votes in the 2012 elections bagging 115 seats. This year it is expected to be restrained at 99 seats as per latest trends. The party's 350 620964 commissioner TS Krishnamurthy said on Monday that electronic voting machines (EVMs) are the "real winner" in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections and their "bashing" should stop now. When asked over the remarks in some quarters that the EVMs are the "real 350 620992 asked over the remarks in some quarters that the EVMs are the "real winner", as results of the two Assembly elections are being declared, he said, "I agree." EVM bashing should stop now, says former CEC TS Krishnamurthy "Definitely (it's a 350 621080 to the party. "They (BJP) have to basically again check their administration," he said. "The key takeaway (of Gujarat Assembly elections ) is it's not (going to be) a cakewalk for the BJP any more in 2019 election," Telangana Rashtra Samiti Floor 350 621126 Jithender Reddy told PTI. The lower-than-expected poll performance of the BJP in Gujarat suggests that the 2019 general elections are not going to be a cakewalk to the NDA lead party, a senior TRS leader said on Monday. "We 350 621301 that the party's vote share has gone up slightly even if it lost some seats as compared to the last elections . "Those who function on dynastic politics, populist policies and divisive policies should learn a lesson from there defeat," Shah said 350 621820 come down ever since I left the party. If I had been in the Congress, it would have won the elections . A grand old party like Congress compromised with local leaders. It was not Rahul Gandhi's fault but fault of local 350 622393 tried their best to defeat us: Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was doubly happy at winning Gujarat elections as the opposing forces were trying to spread negativity. He said, "Their were talks that Modi has left now, but 350 623334 of "I am development, I am Gujarat". An average 68.41 per cent polling was recorded in the two-phase Assembly elections in Gujarat. According to the final figures released by the Election Commission, the voter turnout in the second phase of 350 623441 In terms of numbers, of the total 4.35 crore registered voters, 2.97 crore exercised their right to franchise in the elections held on 9 and 14 December. According to the EC data, the tribal-dominated Narmada district witnessed the highest voter 350 624861 and say what he has to say. He would then celebrate the victory and outline challenges ahead. The importance of elections in Gujarat goes beyond just a win for BJP and defeat for Congress. Gujarat is Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 350 624900 Modi and party president Amit Shah's home state. The party has been in power for 22 years. For Congress, the elections were coming at a time when Rahul Gandhi has become party president, succeeding mother Sonia Gandhi who had been at 350 624934 mother Sonia Gandhi who had been at the helm for 19 years. In the end, it was Modi who proved elections can be won on the basis of his personal charisma alone. This factor helped the party retain power in Gujarat 350 625051 also be noted is that Gujarat and Narendra Modi have hit uncharted territory for the BJP. The party had won elections in the past, but wouldn't return to power five years later. The first government it formed on its own, in 350 625242 have clinched another victory here. Rahul Gandhi and Congress had made GST and demonetisation the central issues ahead of the elections . The Congress president should have learnt his lessons from the BJP's thumping wins in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand earlier this 350 625404 settle the demonetisation and GST debates for good in Modi's favour. In between, the BJP also decisively won urban body elections in UP. It's clear that Rahul Gandhi and Congress needs some new issues ahead of upcoming elections in the North 350 625421 won urban body elections in UP. It's clear that Rahul Gandhi and Congress needs some new issues ahead of upcoming elections in the North East and Karnataka. Congress leaders appeared happy with the party's performance. They appeared on debates on various 350 625467 the party, citing an improvement in voteshare and seats won. But that in itself is a problem. There will be elections in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh and Rajasthan in 2018, and Congress needs to do some serious introspection 350 626205 a shrill BJP campaign which cast doubts on the Congress' loyalty to the country. As in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections when loudmouth Mani Shankar Aiyar's indiscreet and poor taste comment mocking at Narendra Modi as a "chaiwala" contributed strongly to 350 627517 had expected. After all, since the time Modi was declared as BJPs prime ministerial candidate in July 2013 all the elections which BJP fought with the exception of Bihar and Delhi the party had increased its victory margin. Gujarat was Modis 350 628296 shout a new slogan with him, Jeetega bhai jitega, vikas he jitega." Click here for detailed coverage of Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 Ever so frequently, a colloquial proverb comes in handy to sum up a complex political situation more aptly than 350 628851 match Modis ability to contain the bureaucracy. That is the precise reason why corruption became a major issue in these elections . Even at the Central level, the finance ministry drew major flak for its reluctance to attend to problems faced by 350 629285 coverage of Gujarat Assembly Election 2017 Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the results of the Gujarat Assembly elections would not have any impact on the Assembly election in the state, which is due early next year. "The election 350 630026 opposition charges of EVM tampering, the senior party leader questioned as to why they raised the issue only after losing elections . "When they lose elections they raise EVM issue. Were EVMs functioning properly when Congress got lead in several seats? "When 350 630030 tampering, the senior party leader questioned as to why they raised the issue only after losing elections. "When they lose elections they raise EVM issue. Were EVMs functioning properly when Congress got lead in several seats? "When you (Congress) won Punjab 350 630087 minister of Road, Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources and Ganga Rejuvenation, said. He said victory or defeat in politics and elections should be embraced with an open heart and such kind of allegations were not proper. Click here for live coverage 350 630150 on Monday said the Congress should take all secular parties along to usher a change in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . Commenting on the election trends in Gujarat which show the BJP losing some ground to the Congress, Yadav said that 350 630186 the Congress, Yadav said that regional parties and regional issues will have a role to play in the next general elections . "The BJP speaks of sabka sath, sabka vikas but when we try to give justice to all sections of society 350 630250 Uttar Pradesh chief minister said. He said the nation cannot progress when farmers are distressed, and youth are unemployed. "The elections should be fought on issues. Farmers' distress, youth unemployment are issues.In 2019, you will see change," he added. In many 350 630800 a tough fight in GujaratModis home state, is something that should bother the BJP ahead of a series of other elections next year in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. The fight will be lot tougher in those states where there are 350 631175 fortunes come to a standstill. The Gujarat election is a good example of the stymied Congress. After 22 years of elections spread across earthquakes, riots, citizen's movements and several changes in leadershipfrom Rajiv Gandhi to his sonthe Congress finds itself, yet 350 631404 impression that even if voters want a change, the Congress is still not the heir apparent. Ahead of the 2019 elections , this tells voters that TINA (there is no alternative to the BJP) is still the dominant character of Indian democracy 350 631900 it can think of putting a strong regional leader at the vanguard in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where elections are due next. Uttar Pradesh and Gujaratalso Bihar where it was ousted this year from powercan remind it of the 350 632149 to vote for any candidate offered by political parties, according to the Governance Now report. During the 2012 Gujarat Assembly elections , NOTA option was not available on the Electronic Voting Machines. According to an anonymous political analyst quoted by PTI, NOTA 350 632176 the Electronic Voting Machines. According to an anonymous political analyst quoted by PTI, NOTA, when introduced in the 2014 general elections , was used by over 4.20 lakh voters in Gujarat. "That time, the Congress was going through its worst political phase 350 632320 sixth straight term, after it just about edged past the half-way mark in one of the most bitterly contested elections in recent times. The BJP clinched 99 seats out of 182, whule the Congress improved its tally as compared to 350 633329 casteism". BJP president Amit Shah said the BJP's engine of growth and victory will continue in full steam in upcoming elections as well. Hardik, on the other hand, alleged that the saffron party played an "unfair game" by "tampering" with EVMs 350 633740 in giving BJP a scare which no one even thought possible in 2014, or when the Congress lost four Assembly elections in a row. And secondly, the party can now look forward with considerable confidence to next year's elections in the 350 633758 four Assembly elections in a row. And secondly, the party can now look forward with considerable confidence to next year's elections in the three BJP-ruled states: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where it may not be possible for Modi and 350 633816 victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will help the BJP retain the electoral momentum ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections , though the outcome in the western state has also given the Congress a fresh hope of taking on BJP in 350 633906 It was the first Assembly election in Gujarat after Modi shifted to New Delhi. For detailed coverage on Gujarat Assembly elections , click here With inputs from agencies Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) spectacular electoral victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election was 350 634538 Election 2017 Click here for detailed coverage of Gujarat Assembly Election 2017 As the final results of the Gujarat Assembly elections are being tallied, it is clear that the Congress will win close to 80 of the 182 seats in the 350 634923 If a few more things had gone the Congress' way, it could have actually won. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections , the BJP won 43.3 percent vote share. In the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, nearly three years later, it won 41.35 350 634936 actually won. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 43.3 percent vote share. In the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections , nearly three years later, it won 41.35 percent votes. In terms of both votes and seats, the BJP retained its 350 635685 allegations of EVM tampering. The allegations gained momentum after the BJP won a massive victory in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections earlier this year. Introducing these gadgets, the EC said, The machines give a voter for chance to verify their vote 350 636433 and job fairs to facilitate unemployed youth. Corruption As both the parties fought hard to woo voters ahead of the elections , the corruption allegations against Singh were played up by the BJP. While campaigning, Modi said that 'corruption is the only 350 637178 Himachal Pradesh is important but the partys politics is beyond electoral wins. We are running the government for the nation. Elections are important but as Modi ji puts it we are working to take the nation ahead on the global stage 350 637339 task of picking another CM candidate in Himachal Pradesh. Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam alleges the BJP has won the elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat due to EVMs Satpal Singh Raizada and Vikramaditya Singh of Congress win from Una and 350 638183 Himachal show that if you don't do development then after 5 years people will not accept you, says Modi Recent elections results have proven that country is ready for reform, says Modi 'Sabka saath sabka vikas has been our motto and 350 638545 ten seats. Read more here. Congress' Rajinder Singh Rana has emerged as the giant killer of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections after defeating BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal from the Sujanpur constituency. EVMs cannot be tampered with, says Pushpendra 350 638880 ten seats. Read more here. Congress' Rajinder Singh Rana has emerged as the giant killer of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections after defeating BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal from the Sujanpur constituency. EVMs cannot be manipulated in any way 350 639267 contested the poll along with a dozen former ministers. Himachal Pradesh has a tradition of change in government after every elections and going by the trend, this time, it is the turn of the BJP which is upbeat after exit poll 350 639501 agents. Videography and CCTV coverage will be done in all counting centres. With inputs from agencies The result for Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh is expected to come out in a few hours. Both the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP 350 639662 Anil Sharma, who is fighting from this seat, switched over to the BJP from the Congress days ahead of the elections . Sharma now faces Champa Thakur, the daughter of state health minister and party stalwart Kaul Singh Thakur. Sukh Ram, who 350 639778 cabinet minister in the Congress government, is depending on his father to pull of a win for the 2017 Assembly elections from Mandi. Congress nominee Champa Thakur, chairperson of Mandi Zila Parishad, says she might be contesting Assembly polls for the 350 640134 for the constituency of Nadaun. Sukhu, who has been elected twice from the constituency, was defeated by Agnihotri in 2012 elections . He aims to reclaim the throne in 2017. Vijay Agnihotri who claims that congress was not doing a satisfactory job 350 640182 the seat after Mondays result. Congress' Rajinder Singh Rana has emerged as the giant killer of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections after defeating BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal from the Sujanpur constituency. This is an irony lost on nobody 350 640413 chief minister, also had to bite the dust. There is no doubt that Dhumal did not want to stand for elections from Sujanpur, where he was pitted against his former protege Rana. He instead wanted to fight from the Hamirpur constituency 350 640717 health minister JP Nadda and BJP's organisational secretary for North and RSS Parcharak Ajay Jamwal. Jamwal did not contest these elections while Nadda is known to be more of an organisational man. The fact of the matter is that RSS is 350 640962 by any party from the Palampur constituency. She was pitted against Congress rival Ashish Butail whose father won seven consecutive elections from this constituency. Goswamis selection had seen the sitting BJP MLA Parveen Kumar being denied a ticket. It was Praveen 350 642408 politically critical issues at testing times for the BJP? They raised the SC/ST categorisation issue during the Uttar Pradesh elections and now the quota for Muslims and Kapus when the crucial Gujarat poll is underway," said annoyed Telangana BJP leader 350 643545 key player and not as a tag-along. Hyderabad: With the BJP looking set to win Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections , Prime Minister Narendra Modi may become "more dictatorial", CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said on Monday. The Left leader 350 644245 India has to progress, it will have to scale new heights of development...It was being said before the Gujarat elections that the GST would finish BJP. But we have got huge mandates from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections in 350 644264 Gujarat elections that the GST would finish BJP. But we have got huge mandates from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections in Maharashtra and other places to the assembly elections," Modi said. He said the results have proved the country is 350 644273 we have got huge mandates from the (recently held) municipal bodies elections in Maharashtra and other places to the assembly elections ," Modi said. He said the results have proved the country is ready for reform and the middle class is asserting 350 644811 crops and property. Hyderabad: The lower-than-expected poll performance of the BJP in Gujarat suggests that the 2019 general elections are not going to be a cakewalk for the NDA lead party, a senior TRS leader said on Monday. "The 350 644837 a cakewalk for the NDA lead party, a senior TRS leader said on Monday. "The key takeaway (of Gujarat Assembly elections ) is it's not (going to be) a cakewalk for the BJP anymore in 2019 election," Telangana Rashtra Samiti Floor Leader 350 645054 in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. He also appreciated the Congress party for putting up a strong fight in Gujarat Assembly elections . "Congrats to BJP & @narendramodi Ji on retaining Gujarat & being victorious in Himachal Pradesh. Congrats INC on putting up a spirited 350 655199 would seek more sweeping changes in tax, education and labor after his governing coalition scored a resounding victory in congressional elections . ___ Associated Press writer Luis Andres Henao contributed to this report. Wall Streets biggest banks stand to gain from the 350 680213 unlikely. shuttering the federal government would be a political nightmare for both parties, especially ahead of next years congressional midterm elections . And members of Congress have avoided a shutdown since 2013, when the government came to a halt over ObamaCare funding 350 699598 that statehouses are starting to initiate the discussion.Typically, it's an issue left up to the voters. But since the 2016 elections , state legislatures have been forming legalization committees and drawing up bills for the next legislative session. According to Hanson, legislatures 350 711870 was a good weekend. GREENSBORO Republican legislative defendants in North Carolinas racial gerrymandering case hope to call their own California elections expert and a member of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners to testify on their behalf. Raleigh lawyer Phillip Strach 350 718243 Producers can lose out when there is no data to determine accurate rates for loans, disaster payments, crop insurance price elections and more. Beat the Bushes As he puts it, Overbay beat the bushes a few years ago during the last 350 721331 Here they flew like herons, together, Rahul being the fleet Vs leader. Second, they slogged, making their own flight-path. Elections are like litigation ; they are the loneliest of places. You may have manpower, but the fight-power has to come 350 721570 the muscle team, clambering onto the bicep band. Two, accepting, in silent fear, its sway. The oppositions venture in the elections was about reversing that fume, detoxicating the system. This was difficult, it was dangerous. People are getting angry, it was 350 722046 defeat the BJP in Gujarat and install the Congress Ahmed Patel as chief minister. Posters mysteriously appeared two days before elections exhorting Muslims to vote for the Congress to ensure Patel becomes CM. The Congress had no such plan, but the 350 722399 for what they eat. But many I spoke to wished he had shown the moral courage to fight the Gujarat elections openly on this same platform, of inclusion and love. Harsh Mander is author, Looking Away: Inequality, Prejudice and Indifference in 350 722446 personal SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON Itll be no exaggeration to say that the nations attention has been on the Gujarat elections . Now, the results are before us. The Congress could not secure a majority. We accept the verdict and are prepared 350 722510 in a democracy, regardless of how it is achieved, is derived from a cynical view of the electoral process, where elections are all about management, not about a contest based on issues and concerns that have a bearing on the lives 350 722541 issues and concerns that have a bearing on the lives of the voters. The run-up to the Gujarat assembly elections saw the political debate falling to levels never seen before. No forum was spared to score political points. Unsurprisingly and 350 722697 with improprieties, and showed a mirror to the current dispensation on how the ruling party must also deal with them. Elections may come and go, but precedents endure. Bad precedents, whether they are failures of judgement, desperation, or products of political 350 722777 lowered by the ruling party will be remembered for a much longer time. In the months leading up to the elections , the government and party functionaries in the BJP sought to promote the impression that the Gujarat elections would prove to 350 722794 up to the elections, the government and party functionaries in the BJP sought to promote the impression that the Gujarat elections would prove to be a mere formality. However, that has been anything but the case. The BJPs leading campaigners faced 350 722902 and all sections of society playing complementary roles. The party has markedly improved upon its performance in the last assembly elections on all parameters, and has united the weak, the dispossessed, and victims of unequal development in the state on a 350 722952 co-opted and a volunteer culture fostered, especially online, where malicious trolling and defamation were silenced through positive messaging. The elections prove that the Congress, true to its historical roots, is a party determined to provide moral leadership and effective opposition 350 723434 middle class that seeks affluence and rapid growth: Narendra Modi described it as the neo-middle class in the 2012 elections . For this class, the Modi persona symbolises hope of achche din, as represented in physical terms by the gleaming flyovers 350 723986 and an author The views expressed are personal SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON Notwithstanding the BJPs victory in the Gujarat assembly elections , the results show a massive shift against the saffron party, and one of the contributing factors for this is Dalits 350 726092 Parrikar said, when asked if the Gujarat victory was an indicator of the popular mood ahead of the 2019 general elections . Congress candidate Rajinder Rana, who has learnt political lessons for years from his once-mentor and BJPs chief ministerial candidate 350 726132 candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal, on Monday taught him a lesson in return by defeating him in the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . Rana defeated two-time chief minister Dhumal in a straight contest by 2,933 votes in the Himachal Pradeshs Sujanpur, the 350 726320 Independent candidate by a margin of 14,116 votes. Later, he vacated the seat and unsuccessfully contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Hamirpur as a Congress nominee. The vacated Sujanpur assembly seat was won by the BJPs Narender Thakur, a Congress 350 731800 after early trends showed a close fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in the Gujarat assembly elections . In early trade, the Sensex declined 2.6% or 867.34 points at 32,595.63, while the 50-share Nifty index was at 350 731951 in the coming session because the Gujarat election results would be seen as a precursor for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . e bull move can continue, the brokerage firm said. According to analysts, post-elections, the markets will shift focus to 350 731965 precursor for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. e bull move can continue, the brokerage firm said. According to analysts, post- elections , the markets will shift focus to the Budget. Considering that the upcoming Budget will be the last full Budget by 350 731992 the Budget. Considering that the upcoming Budget will be the last full Budget by the NDA before the 2019 General Elections , there will be every temptation for the government to try and appease the voters, but within the permissible limits.We believe 350 732060 on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah for the partys victory in the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. We (the BJP) won the assembly election in Gujarat and Himachal owing to the clean 350 737211 Starting with engineering defections in the Congress camp that almost tripped senior party leader Ahmed Patel in the Rajya Sabha elections in August, the BJP sought to clean up its own stable by denying tickets to about one-third of its 350 737502 organizational strength also helped the party galvanize its supporters as also fence-sitters to polling booths on the days of elections . The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) defeated the Congress to regain power in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, winning close to two 350 738447 of the votes cast, 49.85% and 49.12% respectively, but they translated into more seats, 127 and 117. Ahead of the elections , the perception was that the BJP would be hurt by the coalition the Congress had built: with Patidars, who wanted 350 738871 should please investors and business people concerned that its Gujarat performance could encourage the BJP to turn populist ahead of elections in key states next year. The Congress, meanwhile, seemed energised by its performance with party leader Ashok Gehlot, who was 350 738956 Mamata Banerjee termed the election results a moral defeat for the BJP. In a tweet, she suggested that the Gujarat elections could show the way to tackle the BJP in the 2019 parliamentary elections. Gujarat belled the cat for 2019, she 350 738969 a tweet, she suggested that the Gujarat elections could show the way to tackle the BJP in the 2019 parliamentary elections . Gujarat belled the cat for 2019, she said. Electronic voting machines (EVMs) were tampered with to ensure a victory for 350 738998 Electronic voting machines (EVMs) were tampered with to ensure a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Gujarat elections , said Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Monday, repeating allegations he has made before. There has been tampering of EVMs in 350 739112 They won using dirty tricks, by using money power in the state. Patel, who supported the Congress in the Gujarat elections , had on Sunday alleged EVMs can be hacked. It would make people laugh but no one will consider what I 350 739274 Joti, chief election commissioner. Maheshbhai Chotubhai Vasava, the candidate with most number of criminal cases registered against him in Gujarat elections , won the Dediapada seat by over 83,026 votes on Monday. Vasava, president of the Bharatiya Tribal Party, is named in 350 739326 to murder. He is president of the newly formed Bharatiya Tribal Party, which allied with the Congress in the Gujarat elections and won two seats. Vasava and his father, tribal leader Chhotubhai, were found guilty of beating up a Congress leader 350 739425 cases, won in Dabhoi. An analysis of the affidavits of candidates in fray for both phases of the Gujarat assembly elections had revealed that 38 Congress candidates faced serious criminal charges. There was a 10% rise in candidates with serious criminal 350 740725 Achal Kumar Joti, chief election commissioner, told news agency ANI as officials began counting votes for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections . VVPAT machines (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) are used during elections to verify that the vote polled by a voter 350 740736 officials began counting votes for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections. VVPAT machines (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) are used during elections to verify that the vote polled by a voter goes to the correct candidate. Joti was commenting on allegations by 350 740822 is a big threat to Indian democracy, Nirupam tweeted. Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who supported the Congress in the Gujarat elections , alleged EVMs can be hacked. It would make people laugh but no one will consider what I say. If the 350 740879 ATMs can be hacked, why not EVMs? he tweeted . Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia alleged during the first phase of Gujarat elections that all EVMs had been connected through Bluetooth to three mobile phones. Naveen Chawla, a former Chief Election Commissioner, rejected 350 740914 a former Chief Election Commissioner, rejected such allegations and said that political parties or candidates blame EVMs when they lose elections . I have observed that when a political party or a candidate loses, they tend to blame the machine and I 350 745466 than was predicted by most exit polls, which foretold a bigger margin of victory for the BJP that went into elections battling an agrarian crisis and protests from its loyal Patidar vote bank. Jo jeeta wohi sikandar. It is victory of 350 746500 it on Aiyars Mughal mentality at a rally in Surat and warned that the remarks would have consequences in the elections . The invoking of Gujarati asmita seems to have worked in favour of the BJP in the second round of voting 350 747638 and chief ministers of the BJP congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah for winning the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, saying there was no alternative to the party in the country. Gujarat chief minister Vijay 350 747667 no alternative to the party in the country. Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said the BJPs victory in the assembly elections showed peoples unshakable faith in the agenda of development, caste-less and classless society. I acknowledge with humility peoples verdict 350 748070 state unit president BS Yeddyurappa expressed confidence that the massive victory of the party will also reflect in the assembly elections in the southern state due in April-May next year. The election results in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have shown 350 748143 former chief minister said. Karnataka will also similarly throw out the corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections . The Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnatakas elections too, he said. BJP leader and former chief minister 350 748146 said. Karnataka will also similarly throw out the corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections. The Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnatakas elections too, he said. BJP leader and former chief minister Jagadish Shettar said 350 748154 corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections. The Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnatakas elections too, he said. BJP leader and former chief minister Jagadish Shettar said the assembly results of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh 350 752645 be made mandatory for over a period of time. With the BJP looking set to win Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections , Prime Minister Narendra Modi may become more dictatorial, CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said on Monday. The Left leader 350 753102 continue its victory march and expand its political footprint with just a little over a year to go for general elections . Assembly election results 2017 LIVE: Counting begins, BJP confident of wins in Gujarat, Himachal The wager for the ruling Congress 350 755236 states. The decline in the Congress fortunes began in 2013 and reached an all-time low in 2014 Lok Sabha elections in which it barely managed to win 44 seats. Since then, Punjab has been the only saving grace. The party 350 757499 leaders have swooped on the constituency to prove that Roy is nothing more than a paper tiger. In the 2016 elections , BJP got only 2.60 % votes, though it a was a marginal improvement on the miniscule 1.3% in 2011. Congress candidate 350 757602 2008 to 2013. The Sabang bypoll election is significant as it comes only a few months ahead of the rural elections in the state in 2018. The rural polls are crucial since it will indicate the popularity of BJP that has 350 757662 Lok Sabha polls. BJP is substantially depending on Roy to pull off a magic in the rural and Lok Sabha elections . The Sabang bypoll will test whether Roy can stand on his own without the halo of Mamata Banerjee, under whom 350 759091 the force for rendering yeomens service in challenging situations. Along with maintaining law order, launching successful operation against Maoists, conducting elections and maintaining vigil on the border, the PAC personnel discharged their duties with devotion, transparency and professionalism, he said. The 350 761488 BJP would form the government in Gujarat, the mood of the people is clear, Raut said. Though BJP won the elections , they did not achieve their target of 150 seats. Going by the mandate, it is now clear that the mood 350 761645 exit polls and that the final results will have to be accepted by everyone. READ: Small victory margin in Gujarat elections may spell big trouble for BJP in Maharashtra Raut defended the poor performance of his party while saying, It was 350 761702 at is that the result is a warning sign for the BJP going ahead in to the 2019 [Lok Sabha] elections . Raut also praised Gandhi and said the polls have given a new leader to the country. On Monday, the Sena 350 764764 were the drubbings it got in these provinces that took the fight out of the party for the 2014 general elections that reduced it to a rump in the Lok Sabha. vinodsharma@hindustantimes.com The results of the 2017 Gujarat elections, cut 350 764783 general elections that reduced it to a rump in the Lok Sabha. vinodsharma@hindustantimes.com The results of the 2017 Gujarat elections , cut both ways. While the BJP has won, it has most certainly lost some of its shine in terms of 350 765064 which some analysts believe could have gone to the Congress if it was as good as the former in managing elections on the ground. Also, a lower voter turnout would seem to have helped the BJP in the sense a section 350 765329 new revelations as well. New enough to allow us to claim that some part of this round in the Gujarat elections is possibly the first tremor of Indias potential youthquake. The word youthquake, incidentally, has just been voted by the Oxford 350 765497 BJP in Gujarat, there is nonetheless enough to wonder whether this generational disquiet is just beginning to gain momentum. If elections are won or lost over issues, then 2019 is sitting atop a potential youthquake eruption. rajesh.mahapatra@hindustantimes.com SHARE THIS ARTICLE 350 765998 to be the next chief minister of Gujarat. These were the issues that were in the forefront of the Gujarat elections . The prime minister had in mind only the arithmetic of politics. The Election Commission also did not earn laurels in 350 766033 also did not earn laurels in the way it handled Gujarat. First, the delay in announcing dates for the Gujarat elections helped the prime minister announce sops for the poll-bound state. Second, the rationale for having a two-phase election 350 766330 to give a lot of confidence to its new president, Rahul Gandhi, to bolster the partys showing in the national elections in 2019. For all the talk of a Gujarat model of development, this election laid bare the economic fault lines 350 766416 around 60% of which have shut down. The diamond jewellery trade, too, was adversely affected. Although just prior to the elections , the NDA government tried to make amends by tweaking teh GST rates, the Congress forcefully campaigned against this so-called 350 767223 repeated. The Congress on Sunday made a clean sweep winning 59 of 60 seats in the Patiala municipal corporation (MC) elections that concluded amid allegations of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being rigged and booth capturing. The polling for ward 37 will 350 767510 13 as well. Booths hijacked by Cong Akali leader and Anandpur Sahib MP Prem Singh Chandumajra termed the civic body elections in Patiala as the murder of democracy by the ruling alliance. This is no way to hold elections in a 350 767528 civic body elections in Patiala as the murder of democracy by the ruling alliance. This is no way to hold elections in a democratic set-up, he said. The entire system collapsed like pack of cards. Booths were captured in all 350 767642 all over the city, capturing booths and preventing people from voting, he alleged. The SAD is forced to boycott the elections . We will not take this lying down and will approach court against these polls, said Rakhra. The AAP vice-president 350 767815 was elected unopposed, said it is a tit-for-tat situation for the SAD-BJP alliance, which won the MC elections for two elections (in 2007 and 2012), through unfair means, including booth capturing and threatening Congress leaders and workers. It 350 767818 said it is a tit-for-tat situation for the SAD-BJP alliance, which won the MC elections for two elections (in 2007 and 2012), through unfair means, including booth capturing and threatening Congress leaders and workers. It was the SAD 350 834913 and has been routinely criticised and mocked for doing so. Last month, he urged people to vote in the Virginia elections on the wrong day and may have impeded the proper electoral process. The president's son encouraged his 2.2 million Twitter 350 836494 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 838833 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 842075 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 845246 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 847636 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 850007 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 854201 near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank Reuters World news in pictures 1 September 2020 Students protest against presidential elections results in Minsk TUT.BY/AFP via Getty World news in pictures 31 August 2020 The pack rides during the 3rd 350 859651 billionaires were taxed, favors green energy and education and jobs over military boondoggles, thinks corporations should be barred from buying elections , and would not be inclined to apologize for getting shot in the face by the Vice President. Back in the 350 870480 Okoye, said APGA was considering the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, as its presidential standard bearer in the 2019 general elections . Ikedife who spoke with our correspondent in his Nnewi home said the odds favoured the northern part of the country 350 880906 Sinn Fein banner, and he was elected party president. The nationalists under John Redmond began reasserting themselves, by winning by- elections , before the British made the mistake of trying to introduce conscription in Ireland in April 1918. De Valera enlisted the 350 890590 Doe II, which examined coordination between Walkers campaign and a tax-exempt independent group during the 2011 and 2012 recall elections . The Wisconsin Supreme Court shut down that investigation in 2015, ruling the activity in question was protected by the First 350 918293 even if you are having a hard time getting stuff through now, it will probably be harder after the 2018 elections , so why queer the deal, with an impeachment.If the Democrats take the House, a very real possibility, they might be 350 925479 URL Copied! Print Money, Republican malaise and Tom Steyer: These are the things to watch for in Californias 2018 statewide elections By Seema Mehta Get ready, California. What had been a behind-the-scenes dash for cash closely watched by few 350 926866 from Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, as well as more information about special elections . It was originally published at 11:10 a.m. Facebook Twitter Show more sharing options Share Close extra sharing options Facebook 350 931214 in the delegation oppose it and have said they will use the vote against vulnerable Republicans in the 2018 midterm elections . When asked about the impact they think the bill will have on themselves and their families, just 20% of the 350 933401 are ineligible to cast a ballot. The legal action by Judicial Watch comes four months after the organization first accused elections officials across the state of maintaining registration lists that are larger than their voting-age population. The lawsuit also names 350 933517 inactive status should be combined into a single total. The inactive list includes people who havent cast ballots in recent elections and havent responded to inquiries from elections officials. Though the names on that list are considered voters, they are not 350 933524 single total. The inactive list includes people who havent cast ballots in recent elections and havent responded to inquiries from elections officials. Though the names on that list are considered voters, they are not counted in official registration reports and are 350 933713 a manner inconsistent with ensuring voter enfranchisement and appropriate list maintenance, he said. The lawsuit also alleges that Los Angeles elections officials failed to provide Judicial Watch with requested data about the size of the inactive list, and accuses Padilla of 350 933779 out of compliance with the law. He criticized Judicial Watch for its baseless assertions, bad math, and flawed methodology. Local elections officials have said very few inactive voters show up on election day, and that any who do would be asked 350 941357 alert over Moscows advances in projecting power into Eastern Europe, hacking into U.S. government computers and undermining public trust in elections not only in the United States but in Europe. When Trump called Putin on Thursday night, they talked about none 350 944052 who are hoping the tax plan will be unpopular in the districts theyre attempting to reclaim in next falls midterm elections . Once the measure does pass, theres a lot more work to do before Friday. Thats because theres no indication the 350 954255 Democratic voice on Central American issues, said he was angry and deeply disturbed by the State Department decision. The recent elections in Honduras were deeply flawed, chaotic and marred by numerous irregularities, McGovern said. U.S.-Honduran cooperation on matters such as 350 964080 Santiago, said after casting his ballot that he was confident that Chileans will choose the right path and that the elections outcome would determine the countrys path for many decades. Guillier voted in his native town of Antofagasta, a mining city 350 964423 held. Advertisement For the Honduran people to win, Almagro said, the only possible path is a new call for general elections . The groups demand for a new vote was the strongest rejection yet of the Nov. 26 election, whose irregularities have 350 977162 defense. The Republican Party has not dodged him, and cannot. You can scan the exit polls of the post-2016 elections so far and draw a scary 2018 picture for Republicans. African-Americans, who weren't motivated to turn out in off 350 977184 far and draw a scary 2018 picture for Republicans. African-Americans, who weren't motivated to turn out in off-year elections even when President Barack Obama implored them to, showed up in force in Alabama. Suburban educated voters the key to 350 1002975 business associations and think tanks allied with them say the program is timid and should be reworked once four regional elections have been held next year. "Maybe the government's restraint has to be understood tactically," said Franz Schellhorn of Agenda Austria 350 1003021 One can only hope that this government will do significantly more than its program seems to indicate after the regional elections ." More disruptive than his policy are Kurz's personnel choices. None of his conservative colleagues in the cabinet of outgoing Chancellor 350 1009870 was lagging behind in Gujarat election results. 19:46 NOTA voters a fraction of voter share in Gujarat, Himachal Assembly elections , here's what it means The Gujarat Assembly elections this year saw close to two percent of its voters going for 350 1009878 46 NOTA voters a fraction of voter share in Gujarat, Himachal Assembly elections, here's what it means The Gujarat Assembly elections this year saw close to two percent of its voters going for the None of the Above (NOTA) option, while 350 1011192 Patole, a BJP leader who had defeated NCP leader and former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel in the 2014 general elections , had accused the party leadership of failing to keep promises while raising the issue of farmers' distress. He had quit 350 1013395 A party needs 92 seats to rule. Official results are yet to be dFor in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click hereeclared by the Election Commission. For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in 350 1013414 Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click hereeclared by the Election Commission. For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here Khairani At least 12 people were killed when a fire broke out at 350 1014680 government efforts to engineer a soft landing in the housing market. 08:14 For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here 08:07 The fate of 337 candidates including Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and 350 1015404 by Christmas, analysts said. The SGX Nifty is currently trading around the 10,400 mark ahead of counting for the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Exit polls indicate a clear win for the BJP in both states. Global financial markets 350 1019021 leader M K Stalin today congratulated the BJP as it headed for victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . Palaniswami called Prime Minister Narendra Modi up to felicitate him for the BJP's show in the two states, an official 350 1019890 claimed that Congress was "borrowing BJP's strategy" by bringing in leaders from outside. He blamed the Congress for outsourcing these elections and questioned if they have a clear strategy or a definite leader. The earlier numbers suggested that BJP is losing 350 1020356 faces and was expected to draw OBC voters in favour of the Congress.' For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here. Jaynarayan Vyas The former Cabinet Minister under then Chief Minister Narendra Modi lost 350 1020612 percent. Ashok Gehlot congress Though it is highly likely that BJP will come out on tops in the Gujarat Assembly elections , the Congress has been able to give the BJP a close fight in Prime Minister Narendra Modis hometown. However, the 350 1020702 Congress was leading in 74 out of 182 Assembly seats. They had won only 61 seats in the last Assembly elections in 2012. Gehlot, who worked to strengthen the grassroot organisation of the party in Rajasthan and been a two-time 350 1020809 massive defeat for the grand old party even a couple of months ago. The opinion polls, right ahead of the elections , showed an increased support for the Congress and the trend continued in exit polls after the second phase of voting 350 1021218 expected to reap benefits of his role in improving Congresss tally in Gujarat, especially in context of the upcoming Assembly elections in his home state where he had lost in 2013 by a great margin. Supporters of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata 350 1021526 it had been a close contest with the Congress for the rural seats. For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here. The exit polls had suggested that the BJP was likely to retain the 350 1021636 gestures as he addresses his supporters during an election campaign meeting ahead of the second phase of Gujarat state assembly elections , in Nadiad, India December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Amit Dave - RC1469DFBF40 Early trends from the 2017 Gujarat Election results place the 350 1021877 Patel. Most of congress' leads were in Saurashtra-Kutch and south Saurashtra regions. For in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here. The exit polls had suggested that the BJP was likely to retain the 350 1021985 state assembly election result, in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) NDA supporters celebrate success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017, in Patna on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrating their party's success in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections outside a counting 350 1022002 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017, in Patna on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrating their party's success in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections outside a counting centre, at Chamba on Monday. (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with state BJP president 350 1022036 Shivraj Singh Chouhan with state BJP president Nandkumar Singh Chouhan celebrating BJPs success in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh State assembly elections , in Bhopal on Monday. (PTI) Party workers and supporters celebrate their success in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections 350 1022056 elections, in Bhopal on Monday. (PTI) Party workers and supporters celebrate their success in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections , in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Party workers and supporters celebrating BJPs success in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh State assembly 350 1022103 New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Party workers and supporters celebrating BJP's success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections outside the BJP headquarter, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrating the party's success in the state assembly 350 1022124 outside the BJP headquarter, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrating the party's success in the state assembly elections outside the BJP headquarter, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Party supporters celebrating BJP's success in the Gujarat and Himachal 350 1022148 headquarter, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Party supporters celebrating BJP's success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections , outside the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives for the winter session of 350 1022191 New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Home Minister Rajnath Singh flashes victory sign after BJPs success in Himachal and Gujarat assembly elections , during the winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign after 350 1022219 New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory sign after BJPs success in Himachal and Gujarat assembly elections , on his arrival for the winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) Congress party's Jamalpur-Khadia seat 350 1022257 Jamalpur-Khadia seat candidate Imran Khedawala flashes victory sign along with his supporters, as he celebrates his win in Assembly elections , outside the Gujarat College counting centre in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) Congress party supporters celebrate after a party candidate's win 350 1022281 College counting centre in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) Congress party supporters celebrate after a party candidate's win in the Assembly elections , outside the Gujarat College counting centre in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrate their win in the Assembly elections 350 1022301 elections, outside the Gujarat College counting centre in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrate their win in the Assembly elections , outside the Gujarat College counting centre in Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) BJP workers dance as they celebrate the party's win 350 1022329 Ahmedabad on Monday. (PTI) BJP workers dance as they celebrate the party's win in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Mumbai on Monday. (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with the party MLAs flashes the victory sign as 350 1022360 along with the party MLAs flashes the victory sign as they celebrate BJP's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Nagpur on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrate partys victory in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Shimla on Monday 350 1022376 and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, in Nagpur on Monday. (PTI) BJP supporters celebrate partys victory in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Shimla on Monday. (PTI) Karnataka BJP BS Yeddyurappa flashes victory sign along with the party members to celebrate the 350 1022405 Yeddyurappa flashes victory sign along with the party members to celebrate the party's victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , in Bengaluru on Monday. (PTI) BJP President Amit Shah gestures while being welcomed on his arrival at the party headquarters 350 1022438 welcomed on his arrival at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. (PTI) BJP BJP managed to retain Gujarat by a narrow margin and snagged Himachal Pradesh 350 1022529 in Sujanpur constituency. Heres what the experts expect from BJPs wins: Anand Rathi The outcome of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections shows that BJP is wrestling Himachal Pradesh away from Congress by a big margin, but maintained a thin majority in 350 1022593 polls. There are three big takeaways from these election results. First, developmental issues are taking the centre-stage in Indian elections . The Indian electorate is looking through the transitory teething problems of reforms such as demonetisation as well as introduction of 350 1022678 for doing business in transparent and honest manner and boost the overall growth. Second, after being dissipated in the 2014 elections and most of the state/local elections which followed, Congress the only opposition party with truly all-India footprint is 350 1022685 manner and boost the overall growth. Second, after being dissipated in the 2014 elections and most of the state/local elections which followed, Congress the only opposition party with truly all-India footprint is, to some extent, getting it acts together 350 1022953 Gujarat election results had thrills and excitement, but all is well that ends well! This is one of most interesting elections , where people voted for development and reforms but at the same time voters delivered another message that Congress or opposition 350 1023100 the Indian juggernaut is on the move and investors would do best to hold on. Representative Image The Gujarat Assembly elections this year saw close to two percent of its voters going for the None of the Above (NOTA) option, while 350 1024672 they cannot lend like traditional banks. BJP Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s triumph in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections has not only proven that the Narendra Modi-Amit Shah juggernaut is still rolling but also changed the political map 350 1024925 while its allies winning 54 seats, taking the NDA's tally to 336. For an in-depth analysis of the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, click here. The effects of the 'Modi Tsunami' continued to be felt as a "Modi 350 1024950 Pradesh, click here. The effects of the 'Modi Tsunami' continued to be felt as a "Modi Wave" in the state elections that followed. BJP's ally, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) also retained the state of Sikkim in the election that was 350 1025171 year Congress rule in Assam in 2016, the party failed to make a mark in the other three major state elections in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. However, BJP supporters were quick to point out that the saffron party did 350 1025576 Uttar Pradesh Assembly today adopted a resolution congratulating the BJP for its victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections amid a walkout by the Opposition Samajwadi Party and the BSP, and a protest by the Congress in the Well 350 1026098 a "positive sign" for the BJP. About UP, he said, "We will win all 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019 elections in the state. BJP The BJP today appeared to be on its way to retain power in Gujarat, with trends 350 1026307 Jadeja from Mandvi seat. State BJP chief Jitu Vaghani is leading over Dilipsinh Gohil of Congress in Bhavnagar West. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 1026343 which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power 350 1026371 the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. In the run-up to the Gujarat polls, the 350 1026483 relentless campaign in the state by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a few moves by the central government before the elections helped the BJP repair some of the damage. Surat, which is home to one of Gujarats largest trading communities, saw 350 1026646 6. In Bhavnagar too, BJP was ahead in 6 of the citys 7 constituencies. Congresss Shweta Bhatt, who contested the elections from Modis old Maninagar seat in Ahmedabad, with anti-GST and anti-demonetisation as her main planks, lost to BJPs 350 1026851 did not have the intended effect. To be sure, it wasn't as if demonetisation and GST were not impacting the elections at all. In fact, one of the reasons for BJP's unsatisfactory performance in rural Gujarat seems to be the resentment 350 1027488 We have won resoundingly. Congress leader Sanjay Jha said, The results are below our expectations, we were confident of winning elections . Clearly, its below our expectations. Elections are hard contest. Runner ups do not get a trophy. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 350 1027494 Sanjay Jha said, The results are below our expectations, we were confident of winning elections. Clearly, its below our expectations. Elections are hard contest. Runner ups do not get a trophy. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told CNN NEWS18, I will not 350 1028180 the majority mark and then pulled away into a healthy lead, albeit still short of its tally in the 2012 elections . In retrospect, did we just witness the trailer for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections? A couple of months ago, the 350 1028194 of its tally in the 2012 elections. In retrospect, did we just witness the trailer for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections ? A couple of months ago, the outcome of those general elections seemed like a foregone conclusion given Narendra Modi's popularity 350 1028205 just witness the trailer for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections? A couple of months ago, the outcome of those general elections seemed like a foregone conclusion given Narendra Modi's popularity and a fractured opposition. The same could be said of the 350 1028227 like a foregone conclusion given Narendra Modi's popularity and a fractured opposition. The same could be said of the Gujarat elections . Who would doubt a BJP victory in the home turf of Modi and his trusted cohort, BJP president Amit Shah 350 1028282 frequently lampooned, would stand up to the man who humiliated him personally and at the ballot boxes in the 2014 elections ? In the end, Rahul Gandhi didn't upset the BJP's applecart, but provided reason enough to believe that he could well 350 1028394 PM Modi, he does have the mettle for the battle. Rahul Gandhi's next major challenge will be the Karnataka Assembly elections in the middle of 2018., where he faces the task of clinging to power in the last major state that 350 1028656 can now end 2017 knowing that it rules 19 out of the country's 29 states, but equally aware that the elections in the run-up to 2019 and the Lok Sabha elections that year will not be the cakewalk it previously 350 1028667 the country's 29 states, but equally aware that the elections in the run-up to 2019 and the Lok Sabha elections that year will not be the cakewalk it previously imagined. With the exit polls predicting a handsome BJP victory in 350 1028705 BJP victory in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, few expected Congress to put up a fight. But like the Bihar elections , it seems that exit polls have failed to gauge the public mood. As per early trends, the Congress is leading 350 1028758 also managed to take the lead in PM Narendra Modis home district Mehsana. Catch the latest updates in Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 Result live here The Congress has given a tough fight to the incumbent BJP and the BJP leaders cannot 350 1028813 The Patidar agitation seems to have played a big factor in Congress renewed vigour in the state. With 2019 general elections next on the radar, the Congress can take comfort from this performance and focus more on urban voters in the 350 1028931 been spared being overrun by hordes of tourists and as you will discover the Narendra Modi Praveen Rai The assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have once again brought the Modi wave into the public spotlight as the BJP heavily 350 1028990 entries in the compendium of Indian politics made popular in public discourse by the Modi wave of the 2014 general elections . The Modi wave gained strength and progressively escalated in provincial elections, enabling the saffron party to stamp its political dominance 350 1029001 discourse by the Modi wave of the 2014 general elections. The Modi wave gained strength and progressively escalated in provincial elections , enabling the saffron party to stamp its political dominance in states previously ruled by the Congress. The wave remained unabated 350 1029049 troughs in states ruled by strong regional satraps and finally reaching a winning crescendo in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand state elections in the beginning of 2017. The defining reason for saffron victories in UP and Uttarakhand was the bold decision of 350 1029123 a subaltern and pro-poor image of Modi, thereby paying rich electoral dividends to the saffron party in the state elections . An emboldened BJP initiated a big-ticket economic reform, the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a progressive public policy that 350 1029221 impact on the small and medium enterprises in the country. The Congress made GST a compelling electoral issue in Gujarat elections , hoping that in unison with critical state and localised issues, it would snowball into a major vote swing in its 350 1029374 more substantial than the BJP, as it would technically win more than 30 seats, as the party tally before the elections in Gujarat stood at 44 due to defections and horse-trading of its legislators. A quick preview of the electoral 350 1029858 an impact on national politics and Indian economy. Politically, it would provide the BJP a headstart in the next national elections . But it has to safeguard itself from the Congress, which seems to be in a resurgent mode. The political stature 350 1030280 one year and that the Independence struggle of 150 years was a lie," the party claimed. thakor_alpesh This years assembly elections in Gujarat have been a revelation of sorts. Not only was it the first instance of the BJP having to 350 1044953 encouraging them to go vote. We'll be working hard to ensure our voter's voices are heard in both of these elections ." Said Ginyard, "Our candidates represent that esteemed title; thusly representing all of Fort Bend. That is who we are and 350 1056106 inviting punitive measures by strangers on our fellow citizens, he said. Moyo reiterated the new governments pledges to delivering peaceful elections next year which he said shall be held according to the Sadc principles and African Union recommendations. Any leadership changes 350 1056441 Some analysts, however, believe the MDC Alliance was right in lobbying the US, hence advocating for reforms before the 2018 elections are held. Mavhinga one of the presenters at the meeting believes the sanctions propaganda by the ruling Zanu PF government 350 1056543 key benchmarks to measure progress, we should focus on Mnangagwas ability to implement a roadmap to democratic, free and fair elections in 2018 and to remove soldiers from the streets and back to the barracks. A military takeover is no benchmark 350 1056857 sad flavour of the governments reaction is the criminalisation of legitimate and constitutionally justified calls for free, fair and credible elections and reforms. It is an attempt by the government to shut out other narratives of the status quo after Operation 350 1057129 power looked at the bigger picture of the implications of the militarisation of the State on human rights, democracy and elections . By going it alone (in the new government) Zanu PF clearly demonstrated the military intervened to assist a faction in 350 1057464 agenda, before the unconditional transformation of the political and constitutional environment, he must be treated with caution until after 2018 elections . In Mnangagwas budgetary speech, he complained of the cost of democracy by reducing fiscal commitment to independent commissions. He did 350 1057492 the cost of democracy by reducing fiscal commitment to independent commissions. He did not talk about free, fair and credible elections ; he did not talk about electoral or media reform. He did not talk about a commission of enquiry about Gukurahundi 350 1059349 Mutsvangwa to the effect that the Defence Forces and traditional leaders will assist Zanu PF to campaign in the forthcoming elections are most unfortunate and thoroughly misplaced. Members of the security services are bound by the Constitution not to operate as 350 1059774 He called on Zimbabweans to maintain the spirit of peace and tranquility as the country prepares for the 2018 harmonized elections . As we prepare for elections in 2018,it is our wish that the campaigning and the voting itself on the 350 1059779 maintain the spirit of peace and tranquility as the country prepares for the 2018 harmonized elections. As we prepare for elections in 2018,it is our wish that the campaigning and the voting itself on the day, takes place in an 350 1059843 ZANU PF Extra Ordinary Congress on 15 December 2017 as he also urged Zimbabweans to remain peaceful before and after elections whereby he said he do not condone any acts of violence, added Sibanda. Breaking News via Email Former ZBC presenter 350 1066562 belt, Amit Shah shifted his focus to his home state and in April, just a month after the UP assembly elections results, Shah appointed Bhupender Yadav, an OBC leader from Rajasthan, as the BJP's election in-charge in Gujarat. Within eight 350 1067350 he was asked to contest from Sujanpur. This was, as some observers say, done to make sure he fights the elections but ultimately loses. Dhumal's name as CM candidate was announced just about a week before polling, similar to the time 350 1067382 about a week before polling, similar to the time when LK Advani announced his candidature three days before 2007 Himachal elections . But this time Dhumal did not prove lucky. The BJP had delayed this announcement and was reportedly searching for other 350 1067577 from his seat to allow Dhumal to contest again. New Delhi: With some prominent personalities from the BJP losing the elections in Himachal Pradesh, the party has started looking at other options for the top post. The BJPs CM nominee and 350 1067612 post. The BJPs CM nominee and two-time chief minister of the hill state Prem Kumar Dhumal has lost the elections from Sujanpur to his once protege Rajendra Rana. Dhumal shifted to this seat ahead of the elections in an apparent 350 1067629 has lost the elections from Sujanpur to his once protege Rajendra Rana. Dhumal shifted to this seat ahead of the elections in an apparent bid to impact other seats in Hamirpur district. Here are the leaders who could make it to 350 1068053 Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party staved off a strong challenge from Rahul Gandhi-led Congress to win the Gujarat Assembly elections for the sixth time in a row and trounced its rival in Himachal Pradesh for a sweeping victory. The lower 350 1068244 of the country are ready for reforms like the GST. He also accused the Congress of promoting casteism in the elections , and said there were "many hidden forces at work" to bring the BJP down. Gujarat is a prestigious trophy for 350 1068317 own brand of soft Hindutva and clever barbs to target the BJP on issues like GST, corruption and development. The elections became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections, which are to be held in 2019. The results showed 350 1068327 the BJP on issues like GST, corruption and development. The elections became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections , which are to be held in 2019. The results showed that Modi still rules the ballot box, but it also 350 1068800 are male, 120513 female and 2 others. Ellisbridge constituency recorded a voter turnout of 64.66% in the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections. BJP won 350 1068818 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections . BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections. New Delhi: Counting of votes in Gujarat is concluding with 350 1068828 held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections. BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections . New Delhi: Counting of votes in Gujarat is concluding with the BJP winning a narrower victory than it did in 350 1070465 fire seven times using weapons not prohibited by the Minsk agreements, Motuzianyk said. New Delhi: Counting for the Gujarat Assembly elections will be held on Monday and keeping a close watch will be neighbouring Rajasthan. For, this time, both the Congress 350 1070636 getting the caste equations right and juggling egos of various leaders. Yadav proved his mettle in the 2014 Jharkhand Assembly elections , where he was a joint in-charge. Under his leadership, the BJP formed a majority government for the first time 350 1070687 his party in Bihar, but bounced back to play an instrumental role in the party's mammoth victory in Uttar Pradesh elections this year. Gehlot, on the other hand, ensured his party's triumph twice in Rajasthan and recently headed the screening committee 350 1070711 on the other hand, ensured his party's triumph twice in Rajasthan and recently headed the screening committee for Punjab Assembly elections , where the Congress won a comfortable majority. These similarities aside, the careers of both the political leaders intersect at interesting 350 1070858 BJP has been trying to project and nurture Yadav as an OBC face in the Hindi heartland. The outcome of elections today, therefore, will decide the future of the 4.35 crore-strong Gujarat electorate and two Rajasthanis. Ahmedabad: The Battle for 350 1071066 Congress. And, sure enough, he has introduced some new ideas. He had recently announced that those who want to contest elections on a ticket from his Jan Vikalp Morcha can apply for them on the internet. The party uploaded a three 350 1071289 a lesson to the Congress. According to an aide, Vaghelas disillusionment with the party began even before the last Assembly elections . He wanted to contest from his home district of Gandhinagar in 2012, but the party asked him to contest from 350 1074244 the Congress means that the equation may not change much. New Delhi: In the run up to the Gujarat Assembly Elections , Hardik Patel and his Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) were hard at work. The firebrand leader was holding rallies, drawing 350 1074657 Gujarat deputy CM Nitin Patel. But none have drawn crowds as massive as Hardik, who still too young to fight elections . What perhaps signals the rise of Hardik the politician is the fact that he has reached out to communities other 350 1074879 Dalit-Muslim unity, which was supposed to trump the "fascist forces" in Uttar Pradesh, has come to play in Gujarat elections . Vadgam constituency in the state has elected Jignesh Mevani, an activist who convened the Una Dalit Atyachar Ladat Samiti (Una 350 1075015 Congress did not talk about Muslims. They felt their credentials as a Hindu party were under threat. Therefore, the Gujarat elections were for establishing themselves as a Hindu hegemon." He said Mevani's presence in the Gujarat Assembly will be a hope 350 1075232 leaders but Alpesh and Jignesh won," expert on Gujarat politics Prashant Dayal said. He has been a journalist covering state elections . New Delhi: The BJP and Congress were locked in a nail-biting contest in at least 16 seats in Gujarat 350 1075670 the Latest News , Breaking News , watch Top Videos and Live TV here. New Delhi: The results for the Gujarat Assembly elections are in and after a see-saw battle, the BJP managed to retain its western bastion for the sixth time 350 1075948 discontent in the days ahead, it may pose a challenge to the BJP in the run up to 2019 general elections . 2018: A straight BJP-Cong fight Despite facing anti-incumbency and popular caste-based agitations, the BJP managed to swing 350 1076035 over 28,000 km. 2018 promises to be an even more politically charged year than 2017 was. If 2017 saw Assembly elections in UP, Punjab, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, with the BJP winning all except Punjab, 2018 will see polls in 350 1076261 are male, 121294 female and 2 others. Morbi constituency recorded a voter turnout of 71.24% in the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 9, 2017 in Phase 1 of the elections. BJP won 350 1076279 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 9, 2017 in Phase 1 of the elections . BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections. Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and deputy head of the Petro 350 1076289 held on December 9, 2017 in Phase 1 of the elections. BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections . Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and deputy head of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction Oleksiy Honcharenko has said suspects involved in 350 1076546 who were hoping to break the 22-year-old hegemony of BJP in the state. But the 2017 Gujarat state elections only proved to be a redux of what has been transpiring for over two decades the BJP winning its sixth 350 1076684 for BJP. Abhay Kumar from CSDS had already predicted that the GST anger wont translate into a change in the elections . He told News18 that analysts expected factors like GST and demonetisation to translate into anti-government verdict. However, Kumar added 350 1076707 News18 that analysts expected factors like GST and demonetisation to translate into anti-government verdict. However, Kumar added, But Gujarat elections is a lesson for all analysts. Such ruptures, small or whatever, are not going to alter the electoral equation for 350 1076980 are male, 122125 female and 22 others. Naroda constituency recorded a voter turnout of 62.04% in the 2017 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections. BJP won 350 1076998 Gujarat Assembly Elections and the polling for this seat was held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections . BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections. Gusty sighs of relief and I-told-you-sos sounded 350 1077008 held on December 14, 2017 in Phase 2 of the elections. BJP won this seat in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections . Gusty sighs of relief and I-told-you-sos sounded across BJP offices as the party scraped ahead in Gujarat 350 1077745 no tomorrow, Shah got every last of his voters into the booth. (Morari Bapu's Ramkatha in Surat, just before the elections , could not have hurt.) The expectation of negative voting, fueled by reports of palpable unrest, were not realised. The voices 350 1078377 who was leading a Trishul distribution campaign in Ajmer, a communally sensitive town. Also Read: Live Coverage of Gujarat Assembly Elections In six months, the Congress under Gehlot was to face elections and the party wanted to tread with caution. "But 350 1078388 sensitive town. Also Read: Live Coverage of Gujarat Assembly Elections In six months, the Congress under Gehlot was to face elections and the party wanted to tread with caution. "But Gehlot was very clear. Anyone breaking the law had to be 350 1079141 are angry to a certain extent with the BJP, but the urban voter has always voted for the BJP. These elections just cement the same," said Dr. BM Parmar from the department of political science at Sardar Patel University. He added 350 1079282 Gujarat model has often been a bone of discontent for them, with most going for the Congress. In the 2012 elections , BJP won 52 seats in urban Gujarat while Congress could only manage 6. On other hand, the ruling party won 350 1080464 day of campaigning. If BJP contains the damage to its development image, it may have a stronger chance in the elections . BJPs tribal outreach The reason the BJP is feeling confident, despite the tide of Patidar resentment, is that the saffron 350 1081608 to power in the Centre in 2014 with its largest mandate, the party continued its winning streak in major state elections that followed. BJP's ally, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) retained the state of Sikkim in the election that was held 350 1081894 form a government in the state. The party, however, failed to make a mark in the other three major state elections in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. In 2017, BJP had its fair share of successes. The party bagged Uttarakhand 350 1083939 workers and supporters of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) celebrate their party's success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections , outside the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. (Image: PTI) Trends at Noon, BJP ahead in 38 seats, while the Congress 350 1093360 2002, in 2007 and in 2012 we won. We won most seats in Lok Sabha polls too. # 6:38 PM: Elections results have proven that the country is ready for reform and is looking towards things that perform in a positive 350 1093697 courage. Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 18, 2017 # 4: 32 pm: We are confident that when we go into 2019 elections under the leadership of PM Modi we will once again get people's support. # 4:32 pm: This is a victory 350 1094908 As BJP crossed the halfway mark in early trends projected by Election Commission in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , a wave of saffron joy engulfed the party headquarters in different parts of the country. The emotions on the faces 350 1095221 saffron bastion, Dalit leader Mewani wins Vadgam seat Ahmedabad: Several Congress heavyweights fell by the wayside in the Gujarat Assembly elections , the results of which were declared on Monday. The leaders who bit the dust include Arjun Modhwadia, Shaktisinh Gohil, Siddharth 350 1095355 in Gujarat. He was the leader of opposition in the state Assembly from 2007 to 2012. In the 2012 assembly elections , he was defeated in Bhavnagar (rural) seat, but won Abdasa in the 2014 by-poll. Siddharth Patel, the son of 350 1095428 celebrates Gujarat and HP poll victory Patel, who was appointed as the party's campaign committee head for this year's Assembly elections , had also lost in the 2012 state polls. Tushar Chaudhary, the son of tribal leader and former Congress chief minister 350 1095509 Bardoli constituency and a minister in the UPA government. New Delhi: The people's verdict for the Gujarat and Himachal Assembly elections is out and the BJP came out victorious with a thumping majority in both these states. The BJP won a 350 1096438 36 and 26 seats respectively in the outgoing House. Himachal Pradesh has a tradition of change in government after every elections and going by the trend, this time it appears to be the turn of the BJP which is upbeat after 350 1096541 development. Even if you do not like BJP, do not try to derail the progress being made towards development # Recent elections results have proven that the country is ready for reform, is looking towards things that perform in a positive way 350 1096713 join PM Modi in the journey to development. # 4: 32 PM: We are confident that when we go into 2019 elections under the leadership of PM Modi we will once again get people's support. # 4:32 PM: This is a victory 350 1097000 worker's hard work & the people who trusted development" # 2:40 PM J&K: BJP workers celebrate in Jammu #GujaratVerdict #HimachalPradesh Elections # 2:30 PM As BJP set to win Gujarat, HP, party workers set off celebrations # 2:00 PM EVMs cannot 350 1097554 Congress ahead on 22, Others- 5. ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2017 # 9:58 AM EC Offical trends for Himachal Pradesh Elections 2017: Virbhadra Singh leading by 1162 votes in Arki # 9:52 AM Shocker for BJP as its CM candidate Prem 350 1097645 Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya leading by 1316 votes in Shimla Rural. # 9:30 AM EC Official Trends for Himachal Pradesh Elections : BJP now leading on 35 seats, Congress on 16, Others 3 EC Official Trends for #HimachalPradeshElections: BJP now leading on 350 1097727 in 35 seats. Congress leading in 18 seats, others in 1. # 9:17 AM EC Official Trends for Himachal Pradesh Elections : BJP now leading on 20 seats, Congress on 9, Others 2 # 9:14 AM BJP leading in 19 seats where 350 1097799 Pradesh assembly election #UttarPradesh Supporters perform 'Havan' in #Varanasi as counting of votes continues for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections pic.twitter.com/V5yOEgOo71 ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 18, 2017 # 9:02 AM EC Official Trends for Himachal Pradesh Elections: BJP leading 350 1097817 Pradesh assembly elections pic.twitter.com/V5yOEgOo71 ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 18, 2017 # 9:02 AM EC Official Trends for Himachal Pradesh Elections : BJP leading on 11 seats, Congress leading on 4, Others 1 EC Official Trends for #HimachalPradeshElections: BJP leading on 11 350 1098044 made in Gujarat by Chief Electoral officer of the state, at all places in counting halls for the state assembly elections " says Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti. # 8:30 AM "I assure you that there can be no tampering with 350 1098125 for BJP, Congress currently stands at 1-1 each. # 8:00 AM Counting of votes begins for Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2017. # 7:30 AM Supporters perform 'Hawan' outside Congress President Rahul Gandhi's residence in Delhi ahead of counting of votes 350 1099186 scenes. Amravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated the BJP over its victory in the Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Chandrababu, who is currently holidaying in Maldives with family, tweeted: "Congratulations @BJP4India on winning the 350 1099207 in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Chandrababu, who is currently holidaying in Maldives with family, tweeted: "Congratulations @BJP4India on winning the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Wishing them all the best for their forthcoming tenure in governance." Congratulations @BJP4India on winning 350 1099229 Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Wishing them all the best for their forthcoming tenure in governance." Congratulations @BJP4India on winning the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Wishing them all the best for their forthcoming tenure in governance. a N Chandrababu Naidu 350 1100235 opposition charges of EVM tampering, the senior party leader questioned as to why they raised the issue only after losing elections . "When they lose elections they raise EVM issue. Were EVMs functioning properly when Congress got lead in several seats? "When 350 1100239 tampering, the senior party leader questioned as to why they raised the issue only after losing elections. "When they lose elections they raise EVM issue. Were EVMs functioning properly when Congress got lead in several seats? "When you (Congress) won Punjab 350 1100296 minister of Road, Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources and Ganga Rejuvenation, said. He said victory or defeat in politics and elections should be embraced with an open heart and such kind of allegations were not proper. For all the Latest India 350 1108335 renewal." Pinera was equally confident. "We are very hopeful because I firmly believe that we are going to win the elections ." The benchmark IPSA stock index tumbled 5.9 percent the day after the first round of voting on Nov. 19, and 350 1149205 term but this was never to be. With the imposition of Faure as president and the subsequent forced endorsement (not elections ), he has served two terms and has appropriated a third with no attempt to respect citizens governance. All peaceful manifestations 350 1149463 decided to fight corruption. Afari Gyan was never interested in the daily operations of the commission; his focus was on elections and so the other operations were not handled by himnow you have Mrs Charlotte Osei she came and took particular 350 1149723 thread on dangerous grounds. Afari Gyan was never interested in the daily operations of the commission; his focus was on elections and so the other operations were not handled by himnow you have Mrs Charlotte Osei: when the woman was made 350 1152537 countries on ways to settle the Libyan crisis, including backing the 2015 UN-brokered Skhirat agreement ahead of Libyan general elections in 2018. He also discussed supporting the efforts of UN envoy Ghassan Salame on the issue, as well as the 350 1153497 2015 remained the only viable framework to end the Libyan political crisis and that its implementation remained key to holding elections and finalizing the political transition. The three ministers called on all Libyan parties to engage in dialogue and implement the 350 1153546 said the transitional phase must be ended soon, with a positive security and political atmosphere established for presidential and parliamentary elections . The Action Plan consists of a number of elements being implemented by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL 350 1153580 United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). These include amending the Libyan Political Agreement, organizing a National Conference, preparing for elections , and providing humanitarian assistance. The three ministers stressed their rejection of foreign interference in Libya, as well as any internal 350 1158568 and the subsequent ascension of the Senate President to Lieutenant Governor, means the Minnesota Senate will likely face two special elections this winter. The balance of power in the Minnesota Senate will be up for grabs," Bakk said in a statement 350 1173812 Rajnath Singh on Monday said the BJP was going to form majority governments in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and the elections results in both states were as per its expectations. "The results are as per our expectations. We are going to 350 1173854 majority governments in both states," Rajnath Singh told reporters outside Parliament. Asked if the BJP's poll victory in the assembly elections was an affirmation of people's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Home Minister said: "Yes, it is. It is 350 1176337 planned a "supari" operation to eliminate Modi, showed was that the BJP had the scare of its life during the elections . The nervousness may have been all the greater because the party could not have expected the Congress to put up 350 1176662 BJP a scare which no one would have thought possible in 2014, or earlier when the Congress lost four assembly elections in a row; and, secondly, that the party can now look forward with considerable confidence to next year's elections in 350 1176681 assembly elections in a row; and, secondly, that the party can now look forward with considerable confidence to next year's elections in the three BJP-ruled states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where it may not be possible for Modi 350 1177448 about wresting power from the Congress in poll-bound Karnataka after its victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections on Monday. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit president B.S.Yeddyurappa expressed confidence that the "massive victory" of the party will 350 1177473 Party (BJP) state unit president B.S.Yeddyurappa expressed confidence that the "massive victory" of the party will also reflect in the elections of the southern state, where assembly polls are due in April-May next year. "The election results in Gujarat and 350 1177555 the former Chief Minister said.A "Karnataka will also similarly throw out corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections . Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnataka's elections too," he claimed. BJP leader and former Chief Minister Jagadish 350 1177557 Chief Minister said.A "Karnataka will also similarly throw out corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections. Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnataka's elections too," he claimed. BJP leader and former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said 350 1177565 out corrupt Congress government in the state in the 2018 elections. Gujarat elections will have a positive impact over Karnataka's elections too," he claimed. BJP leader and former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said the assembly results of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh 350 1177636 came to power in the state on its own in 2008 but lost to the Congress in May 2013 assembly elections following a split in the state leadership in 2012 when Yeddyurappa quit the party and formed the Karnataka Janata Paksha 350 1177691 Monday congratulated the people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh for "choosing development", as the BJP was poised to win assembly elections in both states. She said by voting in favour of BJP, the people of the two states have "proved" that 350 1177806 work and dedication for the country's development are bringing in consecutive victories for BJP in India. She added that "these elections have proved that there is no substitute to Bharatiya Janata Party". The party forming the government in Gujarat for the 350 1177850 speaks volumes about the trust, confidence and faith the people of state has put into it, she added. Even the elections results in Himachal Pradesh have proved that the country is heading towards "Congress Mukt Bharat", she added. Raje expressed her 350 1177882 towards "Congress Mukt Bharat", she added. Raje expressed her confidence of forming the government in Rajasthan in the forthcoming Assembly elections . "People of the state have been putting their trust in BJP and we have been going all out to ensure 350 1177937 Singh Chouhan on Monday described the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state elections as the victory of a development-focussed campaign. "The BJP has a leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is 350 1179301 of discourse" during the Gujarat election campaign, he said: "If they (Congress) can learn a lesson from this, 2019 General Elections will hopefully be held in a better atmosphere." Asked about allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) being manipulated, Shah said 350 1179379 party will also win Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Karnataka in 2018. "We will get a huge victory in 2019 General Elections as well, and in 2022, we will fulfil Modi ji's dream of a new India," Shah said. Russian Deputy Foreign 350 1181656 victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will help the BJP retain the electoral momentum ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections , though the outcome in the western state has also given the Congress a fresh hope of taking on BJP in 350 1181966 leaders of the party and certainly set the stage for revival of Congress ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were the first state elections since the implementation of GST, and the new indirect tax 350 1181976 revival of Congress ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were the first state elections since the implementation of GST, and the new indirect tax regime had created a deep sense of unease among the 350 1182372 called upon to do in the crucial assembly polls next year in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh next year. The elections in the three states will be close to the Lok Sabha polls in 2019, and a defeat in Gujarat would 350 1182776 was not trying to portray a "soft Hindutva" face when Rahul Gandhi visited temples during the campaign for the Gujarat elections . He said the Congress never had any intention to play a "Hindu card". "That was their (BJP's) intention. Congress never 350 1182982 that the BJP, which has been in power in Gujarat for the past 22 years, misused the administration to influence elections , and also distributed liquor. "The way they spent money, not just money but liquor as well. They even misused the 350 1183098 Sonia Gandhi will continue in active politics or retire, Patel refused to answer. "This question only she can answer... When elections come up in Rae Bareli she will decide," he said. Gandhinagar/Shimla, Dec 18 : The BJP on Monday just managed 350 1185648 polls from Vadgam in Gujarat, said on Monday that the country is ready for change in the 2019 Lok Sahba elections as the BJP could get only 99 seats despite its repeated claims of winning 150. "The country is ready for 350 1216347 and its commissioners to ensure all eligible Ghanaians living outside are registered and allowed to partake in the 2020 general elections . Background Five Ghanaians resident in the United States have sued the Electoral Commission (EC) over the non-implementation of the 350 1216653 Mission/Embassy within their jurisdiction abroad; b) to be issued voters Identity Cards to enable them to vote in public elections and referenda while resident abroad and being outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana at the time of such 350 1216674 and referenda while resident abroad and being outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana at the time of such elections , and doing so from/at their places of residence abroad or designated centers close to their places of residence abroad 350 1216711 places of residence abroad or from/at the Ghana Mission/Embassy within their jurisdiction abroad; c) to vote in public elections and referenda particularly Presidential and Parliamentary elections while resident abroad and being outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana 350 1216718 the Ghana Mission/Embassy within their jurisdiction abroad; c) to vote in public elections and referenda particularly Presidential and Parliamentary elections while resident abroad and being outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana at the time of such elections, and 350 1216737 Parliamentary elections while resident abroad and being outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ghana at the time of such elections , and doing so from/at their places of residence abroad or designated centers close to their places of residence abroad 350 1216891 of the Applicants right to vote and entitle[ment] to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda in light of the Act 699 and said various laws and legal instruments is not subject to any 350 1216960 abroad and ensure that a category of citizens studying abroad or working in Ghanas Missions/Embassies abroad vote in public elections and referenda while abroad to the exclusion of the Applicants. h) An Order of mandamus directed at Respondents particularly 1st 350 1217123 the 1st Respondent (EC), throughout the entire process. The case was originally filed in 2016, but withdrawn ahead of the elections and refiled after the elections. The Kufuor administration superintended the passage into law in 2006 of Act 699 to allow 350 1217128 the entire process. The case was originally filed in 2016, but withdrawn ahead of the elections and refiled after the elections . The Kufuor administration superintended the passage into law in 2006 of Act 699 to allow citizens, including dual nationals, to 350 1225200 anti-Semitism is one too many and a shame for our country," de Maiziere, the caretaker minister since inconclusive September elections , told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper. "Anti-Semitism must never again take hold in Germany," he said, pointing to a 350 1225531 the conservative People's Party (OeVP) under Sebastian Kurz, who as chancellor will be Europe's youngest leader. Both parties campaigned for elections in October on platforms of getting tough on illegal immigration and cutting taxes and bureaucracy. According to their joint programme 350 1226232 Regional president Barzani announced he was stepping down in late October after the independence vote backfired spectacularly. Legislative and presidential elections in the region due on November 1 were postponed because of the turmoil. Prime minister Nechirvan Barzani, the ex-president's 350 1233844 its vulnerability, which cannot but undermine its confidence not only in Gujarat, but also in the context of next year's elections in the three BJP-ruled states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where the Modi magic will be needed to 350 1233950 the opposing side to reap political dividends. First among them was the young Patidar leader -- too young even to contest elections -- Hardik Patel, who proved to be surprisingly articulate and energetic to offer a stiff challenge to the ruling party. His 350 1237921 BJP Mahila Morcha president Locket Chatterjee (left) with party workers celebrates the party's victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , outside the state party headquarters in Kolkata. Photograph: PTI Photo Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupany flashes a victory sign after 350 1238058 to the supporters of the party. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff.com BJP supporters celebrating their party's success in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections outside a counting centre, at Chamba. Photograph: PTI Photo Noisy scenes were witnessed outside the BJP headquarter after the party 350 1238227 Janata Dal in 1990 but the two parted ways soon. The Congress, which had won 61 seats in the previous elections , made handsome gains, adding 16 seats to its tally. BJP chief Amit Shah, who together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi 350 1238490 per cent, the party could have won a two-third majority but votes did not necessarily translate into seats in elections . He said the BJP won a three-fourth majority in Uttar Pradesh with much less vote share. The victory in 350 1238528 The victory in Gujarat has an added significance for the BJP as it was for the first time that Assembly elections were fought when Modi was not at the helm in the state. He, however, was still the face of the 350 1238874 majority. The twin victories tightened BJP's grip over the country's politics that saw Congress lose one more state with general elections only 18 months away. Still, the euphoria in the BJP camp was tempered by the lower-than-expected margin of 350 1239018 in Gujarat this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 'asamanya' (special). He accused the Congress of promoting casteism in the elections , and said there were 'many forces at work' besides the opposition party to bring the BJP down. "In their hunger 350 1239057 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteism in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. Gujarat is a prestigious trophy for the BJP given that both Modi and BJP 350 1239123 chosen homilies, one-liners and clever barbs to target the BJP on issues such as GST, corruption and development. The elections , especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections, which should be held before May 350 1239137 as GST, corruption and development. The elections, especially the Gujarat polls, became a virtual trailer for the next Lok Sabha elections , which should be held before May 2019. Monday's victories establish not only the BJP's supremacy but also Modi's apparent invincibility 350 1239499 the polling. The Congress now rules only Karnataka and Punjab among the major states, besides Puducherry, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Karnataka elections are due next year. "We have set a record in the history of the BJP by winning consecutive assembly polls 350 1239675 Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani retained his Rajkot West seat, defeating Indranil Rajyaguru of Congress. The December 9 and 14 elections took place in the backdrop of GST and demonetisation, which the opposition had claimed would inflict a huge dent in 350 1239745 won every election in Gujarat since 1995. However, it was out of power for a couple of years in between elections due to party infighting and rebellion by Shankersinh Vaghela. The BJP came back to power in 1998, and has ruled 350 1239824 BJP President Amit Shah at a felicitation function in New Delhi after party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI Photo The Bharatiya Janata Partys bickering ally Shiv Sena on Monday heaped praise on Rahul Gandhi 350 1240111 seeds of casteism in Gujarat in its 'hunger for power', asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party's win in the assembly elections had underlined the people's acceptance of his government's reforms. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi, he 350 1240251 overtime to strengthen cooperative federalism and had clean intentions. With the BJP -- which recorded its sixth straight victory in assembly elections in Gujarat -- drawing its lowest tally this year, Modi said the victory this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 'asamanya 350 1240458 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. He asked the people of his state to be more vigilant. Referring to his 350 1242553 party on Monday rejected a suggestion by the countrys prime minister to form a new political party ahead of upcoming elections , calling it a tactic meant to defuse international pressure over ongoing restrictions on democracy. In November, Cambodias Supreme Court disbanded 350 1242706 is living in self-imposed exile, dismissed Hun Sens recommendation, saying the prime minister was attempting to legitimize next years elections amid mounting international criticism over his governments targeting of the opposition and a months-long crackdown on NGOs and the 350 1243009 work towards ensuring civil society organizations and the independent media can function fully and freely, and holding free and fair elections in 2018. The road we will travel will bring Cambodia and our people to stability, peace and genuine development, and 350 1243207 declare their assets within 30 days of leaving office risk imprisonment. The significant gains made by the CNRP in recent elections pointed to the likelihood of a strong showing in next years ballots, but observers have said that with the partys 350 1254428 began coming in immediately, his office had little time to react because the presidential primaries were the first of four elections held that year followed by mayoral and city council elections in May, a 6th Congressional District primary in June and 350 1254438 react because the presidential primaries were the first of four elections held that year followed by mayoral and city council elections in May, a 6th Congressional District primary in June and the general election in November. Once a solution was prepared 350 1263846 of discourse during the Gujarat election campaign, he said: "If they (Congress) can learn a lesson from this, 2019 General Elections will hopefully be held in a better atmosphere." Asked about allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) being manipulated, Shah said 350 1296308 vote differential. The only possible path for the winner to be the Honduran people is a new call for general elections . ... Respecting democratic values and citizens is the necessary road to safeguard society from death and violence, the OAS said. Vice 350 1296337 road to safeguard society from death and violence, the OAS said. Vice President Ricardo Alvarez rejected the call for new elections and accused opposition leaders of acting like children. The only election will be the one in four years, he said 350 1296471 Facusse, not a supporter of the president, said people were frustrated by the electoral court decision. We must have new elections , he said. At least 17 people have died in violent street clashes since the Nov. 26 vote. Electoral tribunal president 350 1302969 has undergone a remarkable change of fortunes over the past 18 days. When it opened he was facing two by- elections , one of which the pundits were saying he could lose, back bench revolts, concerns about how to get marriage equality 350 1334980 Wednesday, Golkar has seen its electability rate nosedive in the run-up to the April 2019 concurrent legislative and presidential elections . Golkar has finished in second place in four legislative elections held since 1999, which is quite an achievement, indeed, but 350 1334990 run-up to the April 2019 concurrent legislative and presidential elections. Golkar has finished in second place in four legislative elections held since 1999, which is quite an achievement, indeed, but no one is willing to bet it can maintain such 350 1335016 quite an achievement, indeed, but no one is willing to bet it can maintain such an achievement in the upcoming elections . Unsurprisingly, the party has moved quickly to arrange an extraordinary congress scheduled for this week to confirm a change of 350 1335211 circle, as history has proven the partys DNA as an integral part of the ruling government. In all four presidential elections held since 1999, Golkar had either nominated its own candidates or joined a losing coalition, but eventually jumped ship to 350 1340352 anti-Semitism is one too many and a shame for our country," de Maiziere, the caretaker minister since inconclusive September elections , told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper. "Anti-Semitism must never again take hold in Germany," he said, pointing to a 350 1343240 face continuing resistance to their efforts to improve ties amid intensifying US investigations into alleged Kremlin meddling in the 2016 elections to help the US president win. Trump told Putin he appreciated the call and stressed the importance of international cooperation 350 1351942 footage to identify the accused driver. A case has been registered, the officer added. Punjabs ruling Congress swept the municipal elections in the state on Sunday even as the opposition Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP alleged booth capturing and misuse of 350 1352090 charge to disperse activists of both sides as the situation turned violent. The Akali Dal demanded immediate countermanding of the elections , citing gross poll code violations in all wards. It demanded a high level inquiry into violence and rigging done by 350 1352159 Commission (SEC) of becoming party to the Congress conspiracy to defeat the voice of the people in the civic body elections . We will approach the high court and expose the conspiracy of the SEC, the ruling Congress and police officers, he 350 1352459 Janata Party alliance. Local issues of towns and cities and the respective wards had dominated the campaigning for the municipal elections . The election for the municipal corporation of Punjabs largest city, Ludhiana, was not being held as the electoral rolls were 350 1353928 for the entire farm. The ruling BJP scrapped through to maintain its 22-year-old winning spree in Gujarat Assembly elections , albeit with an embarrassing reduction in the number of seats it won. Coming as did just 30 months after the 350 1354622 Parrikar said, when asked if the Gujarat victory was an indicator of the popular mood ahead of the 2019 general elections . Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed BJPs victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and said that the voters in 350 1360458 significant for both the Congress and the BJP. For the BJP, it will set the momentum for the 2019 parliamentary elections ; for the Congress, a win will equate to a huge boost for the recently elevated Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. But 350 1360707 the Congress is to cross the 110-seat mark. It will do well to remember that in the past five elections , the BJP has always crossed the 110 seat mark and 40 per cent vote share. The election poses many questions 350 1361092 against sitting MLA and BJP candidate Mohan Dhodiya. TRACK LIVE UPDATES HERE The Congress conceded defeat in the Gujarat assembly elections , but initial analysis of the verdict showed that the party had several positive takeaways from it, which included finding a 350 1361367 Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, and accusing former prime minister Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistani officials to influence the elections in Gujarat. Congress leaders said that, despite the party not winning, it did manage to push Modi and the BJP 350 1361461 leaders, has provided the party with a template of election campaign for the coming polls, including the next Lok Sabha elections . Dalit leader Jigensh Mewani won as an independent from Vadgam in north Gujarat. Mevani is one of three young faces 350 1361488 an independent from Vadgam in north Gujarat. Mevani is one of three young faces that emerged during the 2017 assembly elections of Gujarat. Locked in a triangular fight, Mewani defeated BJP's Vijay Chakravarti by a margin of over 15,000 votes. Congress 350 1361947 The ruling BJP, on Monday, had just edged past the half-way mark in one of the most bitterly contested elections that saw the Congress improve its tally compared to five years ago. Election Commission officials said the Bharatiya Janata Party 350 1362223 seats. Congress surely has not only reasons to celebrate, but an incentive to rejuvenate itself in the coming months when elections are held to the Karnataka and Rajasthan Assemblies. Consider this: the prime minister made 38 trips and addressed more than 350 1372971 law to protect transgender people. For this to happen, several steps remain. First, Gov. Andrew Cuomo must call for special elections to fill vacancies that will open Jan. 1 when two Democratic senators leave for other elected offices. Acting immediately could 350 1372993 fill vacancies that will open Jan. 1 when two Democratic senators leave for other elected offices. Acting immediately could allow elections by mid-March, giving Democrats a greater voice in the final weeks of the budget process which, as Mr. Cuomo 350 1393466 This anti-Rahul aggression was seen on the issue of Rahul's visits to various Hindu temples during the Gujarat Assembly elections of October-November, 2017. However, though Rahul's effort to prove his credentials as a Hindu may be necessary to silence 350 1393871 and networks up to the grassroots levels. Rahul can implement his idea of reviving the dormant party organisation by holding ' elections ' for the constitution of city congress committees, district Congress committees, state Congress committees and the Congress Working Committee. It is 350 1394019 build alliances with like-minded regional sub-regional parties, groups and leaders to confront BJP in the next Lok Sabha elections . It should be clearly stated that neither the Congress on its own nor any of the regionalists can offer an 350 1395002 cheque for Rs51,000, a gas connection and saplings to every newly wed couple. On the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , the Chief Minister said the results had established that the elevation of Rahul Gandhi as the Congress president had no 350 1396661 Gujarat for the sixth successive time as the party on Monday secured a simple majority in the high-stakes state elections by winning 99 seats in the 182-member Assembly. However, the tally of the saffron party dipped from 115 in 350 1396753 Modi's home state uninterrupted since 1998, overcame the anti-incumbency to retain power in the bitterly contested two-phase Assembly elections . The high-pitch campaign was marked by shrill noises and allegations and counter allegations by the leaders of the two 350 1396795 contenders to power. To form a government in the state, a party or coalition needed at least 92 seats. The elections had added significance since these were held for the first time since Modi, a three-time CM, moved to the 350 1396967 victory was less than 2,000 votes. Five ministers, two of them of Cabinet rank Chimanbhai Saparia and Atmaram Parmar lost elections . Significantly, the ruling BJP lost Unjha seat of Mehsana district, a constituency that includes Modi's hometown Vadnagar. A clutch of 350 1397264 Nitish Kumar-led JD (U). BJP heavyweight Dilip Sanghani lost to Congress candidate JV Kakadiya in Dhari, Amreli district. The elections for the 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by 350 1397399 sow the seeds of casteism in Gujarat in its "hunger for power", asserting that the BJP's win in the Assembly elections had underlined the people's acceptance of his government's reforms. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters here, he was unsparing 350 1397537 overtime to strengthen cooperative federalism and had clean intentions. With the BJP which recorded its sixth straight victory in Assembly elections in Gujarat drawing its lowest tally this year, Modi said the victory this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 'asamanya 350 1397743 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteim in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. He asked the people of his state to be more vigilant. Referring to his 350 1398122 Shah said. Most of the top leaders of Congress have lost, which is a result of the party outsourcing the elections to outside. Gujarat results show that the people have rejected all attempts to divide the state. Regarding Himachal we got 350 1398235 of the Modi government in the Centre. The BJP will also form governments in the next four states due for elections , including Karnataka and Manipur. The vote-share not reducing after two decades of anti-incumbency shows a lot about the 350 1398779 Gujarat and won a clear mandate in Gujarat, where it is incumbent. He also appreciated Congress workers for well-fought elections , admitting said that these were different from the previous ones. "The Congress party accepts the verdict of the people and 350 1399441 the Saurashtra region where the Congress staged a coup by capturing 14 more seats than its tally in the 2012 elections . His influence, however, did not work in the Patel-dominated areas of Surat city and Mehsana where the BJP continued 350 1399656 bodies in Sangrur, SAD-supported candidates had won 50 per cent seats. The Congress has crossed all limits during the elections in connivance with the police. We do not have any faith in the police or civil administration. All our winners 350 1399756 symbol. We will move the Punjab and Haryana High Court for action against all those who created trouble during the elections , Dhindsa claimed. Tribune News Service Faridkot, December 18 The mid-day meal scheme in government schools across the state has 350 1401726 with Pinera stating as he cast his ballot: I have the firm conviction that we are going to win these elections and that better times are going to come for all Chilean households. With no recent reliable voter surveys in the 350 1407102 the conservative People's Party (OeVP) under Sebastian Kurz, who as chancellor will be Europe's youngest leader. Both parties campaigned for elections in October on platforms of getting tough on illegal immigration and cutting taxes and bureaucracy. According to their joint programme 350 1432613 investigations by the US Justice Department, the FBI and the IRS criminal division. Norwood and Bottoms moved to the runoff elections after receiving the two highest percentage of votes in the first round held in early November. This result also mirrors 350 1433185 supporter. Harris and Booker, both touted as potential presidential candidates in 2020, flew into Atlanta just prior to the runoff elections to stump for Bottoms. Maynard Jackson, who held the mayoralty for 12 years altogether, became known for institutionalizing the cozy 350 1450442 of Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan to file the action plan afresh. NEW DELHI: As the trends of the assembly elections results indicate BJP's victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, party workers on Monday celebrated outside the party headquarters here. They 350 1452687 disaster. (With PTI inputs) Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday gave the credit of BJP's victory in Assembly elections to the people. "I would like to give credit for this victory to the people of Gujarat, also give assurance 350 1453122 With Agency inputs) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a comfortable majority in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday that the results show that Muslim marginalisation has increased in Gujarat. Pointing that 350 1453409 in Gujarat, it needs to rethink. Will BJP always get votes in the name of Aurangzeb and Pakistan. The Gujarat elections are proving to be closer than pollsters had predicted. If the early leads convert into results, the Congress is doing 350 1453643 power, there isnt an anti-incumbency wave against a party. Were still ahead in Gujarat. 3. In the 2012 assembly elections in Gujarat, the Congress had 61 seats and was a distant second to the BJP which had won 115. In 350 1453668 had 61 seats and was a distant second to the BJP which had won 115. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections , the BJP had won all the 26 parliamentary seats in the state. 4. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Ruphani is trailing 350 1453760 exit polls have indicated that the Bharatiya Janata Party may do as well as it did in the 2012 Assembly elections where it won 115 seats. The results will have ramifications on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections this would be a 350 1453776 in the 2012 Assembly elections where it won 115 seats. The results will have ramifications on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections this would be a big feather in the cap of Rahul Gandhi and set the tone for his Congress presidency 350 1453967 giving the party 45-50 seats. That Congress wipeout doesnt seem to be happening. 10. Just 10 days before the elections the BJP, somewhat uncharacteristically, announced former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumals name for the top job and it seems he 350 1454215 Jadeja from Mandvi seat. State BJP chief Jitu Vaghani is leading over Dilipsinh Gohil of Congress in Bhavnagar West. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 1454251 which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power 350 1454279 the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. Ahmedabad: The BJP is leading in 95 seats while 350 1454462 Jadeja from Mandvi seat. State BJP chief Jitu Vaghani is leading over Dilipsinh Gohil of Congress in Bhavnagar West. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 1454498 which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power 350 1454526 the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. Ahmedabad: The ruling BJP is leading in over 12 350 1454605 ahead on 12 seats, while the Congress candidates have a slight edge over their BJP opponents in eight constituencies. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 1454641 which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power 350 1454669 the Congress emerged victorious on 61 seats. The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. The main contestants from the BJP are Gujarat Chief 350 1454890 real picture would be different. New Delhi: Akhilesh Yadav entered his Samajwadi Party into an alliance with Congress for assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh but had to face a humiliating defeat. At a time when Congress fared better than expected in 350 1455035 CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS: Gujarat | Himachal Pradesh) Akhilesh and Congress' Rahul Gandhi were all praise for each other before UP elections earlier this year. SP however won only 47 seats while Congress managed nine. His message for Rahul after Gujarat election 350 1455088 win one day." The 44-year-old, whose split from father Mulayam and uncle Shivraj grabbed headlines before the UP elections , also attacked BJP - a party which won 312 of the 403 seats in his state."BJP is a party of 350 1455956 government over Prime Minister Narendra Modis allegation against former prime minister Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat Assembly elections . During the campaign for Gujarat Assembly elections, PM Modi had alleged that Pakistan was interfering in the polls, seeking an 350 1455963 against former prime minister Manmohan Singh of conspiring with Pakistan for Gujarat Assembly elections. During the campaign for Gujarat Assembly elections , PM Modi had alleged that Pakistan was interfering in the polls, seeking an explanation from the Congress party. He had 350 1458193 eight states - Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura - go to the hustings in next year. Parliamentary elections are slated to be held in the summer of 2019. The slender win in Gujarat caps a year where the 350 1458709 of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetisation was touted to be a major factor in the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017. Apparent anger over these two moves of the Centre were expected to drag the BJP down in major trade 350 1458994 anger against the Modi government's economic policies such as land acquisition, farm loan waiver, GST and demonetisation. In the assembly elections that have happened since Narendra Modi took the Prime Ministership in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, only two prominent elections 350 1459010 demonetisation. In the assembly elections that have happened since Narendra Modi took the Prime Ministership in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections , only two prominent elections have seen the BJP lose in bipolar contests - Bihar in 2015 and Punjab in 2017. Other 350 1459014 elections that have happened since Narendra Modi took the Prime Ministership in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, only two prominent elections have seen the BJP lose in bipolar contests - Bihar in 2015 and Punjab in 2017. Other elections that the BJP 350 1459031 only two prominent elections have seen the BJP lose in bipolar contests - Bihar in 2015 and Punjab in 2017. Other elections that the BJP lost were states where it either wasn't locked in a direct contest or has never historically been 350 1459175 remarkable achievement," said BJP president Amit Shah. The BJP has won a greater percentage of the vote in an Assembly elections only 2002, when it received 49.85 percent of the votes cast. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS: Gujarat | Himachal Pradesh The fall 350 1459296 points. And that slip in the vote share margin has thrown up a significant challenge for the BJP in coming elections , especially to the Assembly. The 0.83 percentage point fall saw BJP lose 16 seats, bringing the seat margin against the 350 1459369 party 16 seats more. However, the pattern in Gujarat doesn't seem set to affect the BJP's performance in Lok Sabha elections in the state. The party consistently polls a greater percentage of the vote than it does in the Assembly elections 350 1459389 elections in the state. The party consistently polls a greater percentage of the vote than it does in the Assembly elections , winning the larger share of seats. AHMEDABAD: The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) cadre is celebrating, and why not. The party 350 1459518 party president. A favourable result for the party would have helped him lead his army with a victory flag. The elections in Gujarat are also important as they will be setting the agenda for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls which are 350 1460924 Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday expressed confidence on the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) sweeping Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , adding this would be a spectacular victory for the party. While speaking to media here, Chouhan said, "This country will 350 1461147 Pradesh and 182 constituencies in Gujarat began on Monday morning. The hill state went to polls on November 9 while elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on November 9 and 14 respectively. New Delhi: Union Minister Smriti Irani on 350 1461179 14 respectively. New Delhi: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday congratulated BJP workers for a successful result in Gujarat assembly elections 2017. While Congress did give a stiff fight, she said that what matters eventually is the political party which emerged 350 1461281 Jo jeeta wohi sikandar. Congress can look for wins in their defeat - it is a democratic right. We fought these elections on issues of development while Congress tried to divide people. It is triumph of development and I would like to 350 1461486 Himachal Pradesh. Ahmedabad: Congress`s Gujarat in-charge Ashok Gehlot on Monday said his party was the winner in Assembly elections even if it didn`t succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues 350 1461503 winner in Assembly elections even if it didn`t succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi told voters that he is the son of Gujarat. His prestige is at 350 1461927 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister after the BJP's massive victory in March. As the results of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections showed victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party cadres from across the country got into celebration mode. Members of 350 1462223 was the energetic leadership of new party president Rahul Gandhi and a constructive campaign in the run up to the elections that led to the increase in its seat share. The Congress on Monday conceded defeat in the Gujarat and Himachal 350 1462246 to the increase in its seat share. The Congress on Monday conceded defeat in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections as it thanked the people of the states for their verdict. Referring to the loss in the Gujarat Assembly elections 350 1462266 elections as it thanked the people of the states for their verdict. Referring to the loss in the Gujarat Assembly elections , Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that though the party did not emerge victorious, it had done exceedingly well, but 350 1462857 on Monday retained power in Gujarat, just edging past the half-way mark in one of the most bitterly contested elections that saw the Congress improve its tally compared to five years ago. Outside Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashed a 350 1463153 during civic polls in Uttar Pradesh, it was said that the BJP will be decimated because of GST. Before Gujarat elections also, such rumours were circulated. Even I Maharashtra they had said the samebut we have got unprecedented response in elections 350 1463173 elections also, such rumours were circulated. Even I Maharashtra they had said the samebut we have got unprecedented response in elections one after another, said Modi. PM Modi hit out at the Congress party, saying people would not tolerate those who 350 1463521 Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for victories in Gujarat and Himachal Assembly elections . At the same time, he also took a dig at the grand old party. "Congress was claiming to win Gujarat 350 1463560 win Gujarat. However, it lost Himachal also." Yesterday, Nitish had said that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) have helped making elections "transparent and impartial" and those criticising them were doing so out of the fear of defeat. Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) December 350 1463616 Gujarat to favour the BJP. "Some may criticise the EVMs out of fear of defeat, but the EVMs have made elections transparent and impartial. Now, nobody can deprive anybody of the right to cast votes," Kumar had tweeted in Hindi. The 350 1463663 in PM Modi's home state uninterruptedly since 1998, last time had won 115 seats while the Congress had 61. The elections for the 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by 350 1464494 get you through finals. New Delhi: Even as the Congress were on way to losing Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Monday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi attended the Parliament but did not talk to the media. However, Congress leaders on 350 1464714 the state, Shashi Tharoor added. "We may not have reached the destination, but our journey was good," Tharoor said. The elections for 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a 350 1464766 every election since 1995 in the home state of PM Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. In the last state elections in 2012, the BJP won 115 seats and the Congress 61. However, it was out of power for a couple 350 1465089 for the victory. The BJP on Monday recorded sixth straight victory in Gujarat and evicted the Congress in Himachal. The elections for the 182-seat Gujarat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated 350 1465196 about the future of Gujarat" and skipping key issues being faced by the people of the state. In the 2012 elections in Gujarat, the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious in 61 seats. The BJP has won 350 1465400 Yogi Adityanath on Monday taunted the opposition parties, by effectively declaring victory for his party in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Adityanath heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. "The victories 350 1465504 Sabha election was now a 'certainty', and that the Congress should start formulating a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections . Adityanath had campaigned extensively in Gujarat. The monk-politician had been named a star campaigner by his party, and was 350 1465583 the BJP about the 2019 Lok Sabha election result stems from the positive outlook it has for the coming assembly elections in eight states in 2018. Of the eight states that will go to the polls across the year, the BJP 350 1466158 had positive takeaways out of this counting day. The BJP would like to retain the momentum it has had in elections held after its 2014 Lok Sabha election victory. The Congress on the other hand is likely to see hope in 350 1466883 earlier ruled by the Congress. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit on Monday appreciated her party's performance in Gujarat elections and said that while BJP may have won the fiercely-fought polls, people have largely appreciated the leadership of Rahul 350 1466919 appreciated the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. Rahul held 30 rallies across Gujarat in the run-up to the state assembly elections . On counting day on Monday, his party fared better than what many predicted and even managed to lead BJP for 350 1467096 litmus test for Rahul who was Vice-President of the party when he began campaigning but by the end of elections , was elevated to the post of President. Apart from his 30 rallies, he even visited 11 temples across Gujarat. He 350 1467520 seeds of casteism in Gujarat in its "hunger for power". He also asserted that the BJP's win in the Assembly elections had underlined the people's acceptance of his government's reforms. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters, PM Modi was unsparing 350 1467696 jeetega' #ElectionResults2017 pic.twitter.com/UsBPCMmtvk ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2017 With the BJP - which recorded its sixth straight victory in Assembly elections in Gujarat - drawing its lowest tally this year, PM Modi said the victory this time was not 'samanya' (normal) but 350 1467883 their hunger for power, some people tried to sow the seeds of casteism in the last few months for the elections . The people rejected it," he said. He asked the people of his state to be more vigilant. (With PTI inputs 350 1475728 subsidies, they risk creating deep dissatisfaction among middle-class Iranians a class that has supported Rouhani and the Reformists in elections . Award-winning documentary filmmaker and fine-art photographer Miguel Gandert shows his work highlighting his mestizaje heritage, and the fusion 350 1482238 First or 14th Amendment violation in holding a free-for-all, multiparty general election Voters pay scant attention to judicial elections , don't know who the candidates are, and don't know much about the offices. This lack of knowledge discourages voting in 350 1482557 the court to reinstate the judicial primary election, and allow candidate filing to begin Feb. 12 for about 150 judicial elections for races ranging from District Court to Supreme Court.Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham; House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland 350 1482584 to Supreme Court.Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham; House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland; the N.C. Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement; and the board's executive director Kim Strach are named as defendants.Berger cried foul."Unable to win control 350 1482833 a primary to select a standard-bearer for its message. The primary winner would beDemocrats may not favor partisan judicial elections , Crowell said. But since candidates run under party affiliations, each party has an interest in deciding who will bear its 350 1482896 move from electing judges to appointing them - justified canceling the primary.Eliminating the spring primary isn't necessary, he said. Changing from elections to appointments would require a constitutional amendment and a ballot referendum. Any such referendum, if it passed, would take effect 350 1482961 primaries as late as September.Gerry Cohen, retired General Assembly special counsel, said North Carolina has had free-for-all judicial elections in the past. Party affiliations didn't appear on ballots then. Judicial elections are now "quasi-partisan."Though circumstances are different 350 1482973 North Carolina has had free-for-all judicial elections in the past. Party affiliations didn't appear on ballots then. Judicial elections are now "quasi-partisan."Though circumstances are different, Cohen said the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected claims in two states 350 1488192 He said the only thing Chamisa told him was that it is part of the preparation of the forthcoming 2018 Elections . News / National by Staff Reporter It is reported that a Harare man landed in the dock after he allegedly called 350 1488318 Zanu PF is giving your jobs to China, Mnangagwa-Chiwenga diamond mafia, Chiwenga don't beat vendors give them jobs and Elections by UN, else 2008 and another 37 years of no job."In court, Kativhu said Mnangagwa was abusive."Mnangagwa is 350 1490901 after the station published a report that stated Al-Habusi and local politicians loyal to him were preparing to rig elections in Al-Anbar province by replacing staff at the voter registration centers with people who do not meet the requirements 350 1494238 Catalunya]. Ines Arrimadas at a campaign rally on December 17 in Barcelona. Jeff J Mitchell (Getty Images) Q. Following the elections , a period of talks will open up and concessions will have to be made. How much are you willing to 350 1494557 a majority, what should be done about Article 155 of the Constitution? A. Article 155 is designed to call new elections . I hope this situation will expire on December 21, and that it does not become necessary to apply it again 350 1495350 will not be silenced. English version by Susana Urra. With less than a week to go before the Catalan regional elections , EL PAIS spoke with Miquel Iceta, the candidate for the Catalan branch of the Socialist party (PSC), about his strategy 350 1531640 Election Commission to take action against AIADMK candidate E Madhusudhanan. Earlier in April, the Election Commission had cancelled the by- elections in RK Nagar after cash for vote videos surfaced. New York, Dec 19(Just Earth News): Denouncing Mondays attack on 350 1550922 simple majority by winning 44 seats. Party workers and supporters celebrating BJP's success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections outside the party headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI) By Indo-Asian News Service: The BJP today just managed to 350 1552490 trust Prem Kumar Dhumal as a Chief Minister and not only Dhumal but his trusted party candidates also lost the elections . Me and my son Vikramaditya will be sitting in the opposition but we have enough ammunition do make a strong 350 1552629 first election for Lok Sabha from Hamirpur constituency in 1984 but lost. He however won 1989 and 1991 Los Sabha elections . Dhumal is a two time chief minister. He was Chief Minister between 1998 to 2003 and 2008 to 2012. However 350 1552716 have rejected Congress and its leadership over and over and they should now mull a strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha elections , said Adityanath. By Indo-Asian News Service: With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) set to return to power in Gujarat 350 1552766 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday taunted the Congress and asked it to prepare for the "2024 general elections " as a BJP win in 2019 polls was a "certainty". Talking to reporters, ahead of the day's proceedings at the 350 1552821 the Congress and its leadership one after another and that they should now mull a strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha elections . advertisement He also observed that people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh had proved beyond a point that they are for 350 1562019 on Monday said the Congress should take all secular parties along to usher a change in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . By Indo-Asian News Service: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Congress should take all secular parties 350 1562050 on Monday said the Congress should take all secular parties along to usher a change in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . Commenting on the election trends in Gujarat which show the BJP losing some ground to the Congress, Yadav said that 350 1562086 the Congress, Yadav said that regional parties and regional issues will have a role to play in the next general elections . advertisement "The BJP speaks of sabka sath, sabka vikas but when we try to give justice to all sections of 350 1562151 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. He said the nation cannot progress when farmers are distressed, and youth are unemployed. "The elections should be fought on issues. Farmers' distress, youth unemployment are issues... In 2019, you will see change," he added. ALSO 350 1575462 exceptionally harsh outcomes at the polls. "The irony is, without real change, the parties that built democracy by supporting free elections fall victim to those same democratic forces they championed." More information: Anna Grzymala-Busse. Hoist on their own petards? The 350 1601550 Jitu Vaghani was leading over Dilipsinh Gohil of Congress in Bhavnagar West. During initial rounds, Jitu Vaghani was trailing. The elections were held on December 9 and 14, after a deeply acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by a face-off between 350 1601733 hill state witnessed a record 75.28 per cent turnout. Himachal Pradesh has a tradition of change in government after every elections and going by the trend, this time it appears to be the turn of the BJP which is upbeat after 350 1608860 based on the 'Gujarat model of development'. An average 68.41 per cent polling was recorded in the two-phase Assembly elections in Gujarat. According to the final figures released by the Election Commission, the voter turnout in the second phase of 350 1608970 In terms of numbers, of the total 4.35 crore registered voters, 2.97 crore exercised their right to franchise in the elections held on December 9 and 14. --- ENDS --- advertisement Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company operates as an advisory, broking, and 350 1614843 assembly election result live blog. advertisement WATCH | India Today - Axis My India poll suggests BJP will lead in Gujarat assembly elections --- ENDS --- Dozens of Albuquerque veterans filled up on classic holiday staples Sunday thanks to two local groups dedicated to supporting 350 1622547 in Gujarat since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister in 2014. Modi had led the BJP to victory in Assembly elections in 2007 and 2012. India Today brings you the best coverage of the Gujarat assembly election result 2017 - follow our 350 1626598 Just like in 2012, religious institutions in Egypt continue to influence the actions of candidates running for the 2018 presidential elections . Local press reports from Nov. 30 said that former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq had contacted a number of politicians, including 350 1626637 politicians, including leaders in the Salafist Nour Party, before he announced Nov. 29 his intention to run for the 2018 elections . Also, a number of journalists and politicians who support President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi such as Dandarawy al-Hawari, the 350 1626798 newspaper, Shafiq keeps issuing slogans while only working for his own interest. This was made evident in the 2012 presidential elections when he worked hand in hand with the Salafists and turned into a Salafist. He hosted Yasser Borhami, a top 350 1626828 and turned into a Salafist. He hosted Yasser Borhami, a top Salafist, in his house on the eve of the elections for coordination purposes. Borhami, the deputy chairman of the Board of the Salafist Dawa Party, confirmed this meeting around three 350 1626852 Borhami, the deputy chairman of the Board of the Salafist Dawa Party, confirmed this meeting around three months after the elections in an interview he gave to the Ana Salafy website on Sept. 27, 2012. In this context, the question arises 350 1626976 told Al-Monitor, Shafiqs candidacy announcement has surely created a political buzz. If he actually runs for the upcoming presidential elections , then the elections would look like a second round of the 2012 elections, which saw Shafiq and Morsi two strong 350 1626979 Shafiqs candidacy announcement has surely created a political buzz. If he actually runs for the upcoming presidential elections, then the elections would look like a second round of the 2012 elections, which saw Shafiq and Morsi two strong candidates compete against 350 1626989 he actually runs for the upcoming presidential elections, then the elections would look like a second round of the 2012 elections , which saw Shafiq and Morsi two strong candidates compete against each other. These candidates have the ability to mobilize entire 350 1627020 each other. These candidates have the ability to mobilize entire voting blocs. The first round of the Egyptian 2012 presidential elections witnessed a competition between 13 candidates, most notably Amr Moussa, a former minister of foreign affairs and former secretary-general 350 1627115 Nafea added, Shafiq tends to forge alliances for the sake of attracting votes. In the first round of the 2012 elections , media outlets presented Moussa as the strongest presidential candidate. Although many voters perceived Shafiq and Moussa as an extension of 350 1627162 two outright enemies of the Muslim Brotherhood, Shafiq still managed to attract votes in the days leading up to the elections . He did so at the expense of Moussa in the first round through a number of deals and agreements he 350 1627219 a deal with many Salafists who are staunch opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood. Asked about his predictions for the 2018 elections , Nafea said, The bloc made up of the Salafist Dawa Party and the Nour Party is still fragile. Sisi only 350 1627410 with some members of the council, but the matter has not been and will not be discussed until the presidential elections actually kick off. President Sisi has not yet announced his intention to run for those elections, and we cannot declare 350 1627426 discussed until the presidential elections actually kick off. President Sisi has not yet announced his intention to run for those elections , and we cannot declare our support for a specific candidate until all the candidates have been announced by the High 350 1627447 and we cannot declare our support for a specific candidate until all the candidates have been announced by the High Elections Committee. Nafea ruled out that the Copts would vote for Shafiq and said, In the 2012 elections, the Copts supported 350 1627464 by the High Elections Committee. Nafea ruled out that the Copts would vote for Shafiq and said, In the 2012 elections , the Copts supported Shafiq out of fear that Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood would win. All they knew about Shafiq 350 1629855 Modi 's home turf who has also served as the chief minister of Gujarat for four times. The Gujarat Assembly Elections are also being seen as a Litmus test for newly appointed Congress president Rahul Gandhi. advertisement The first phase of 350 1629879 seen as a Litmus test for newly appointed Congress president Rahul Gandhi. advertisement The first phase of the Gujarat Assembly Elections took place on December 9 with 65.75 per cent voter turnout and the second phase polls took place on December 350 1630016 top leaders and noted psephologists. The IndiaToday TV team had undertaken an extensive tour of Gujarat before and during the elections . GUJARAT IN FOCUS Counting of votes for all 182 assembly seats in Gujarat is underway. More than 2.97 crore voters 350 1636493 around 20 votes in the Gujarat election. Rahul Gandhi has congratulated the BJP on winning the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat elections (Photo: PTI) By India Today Web Desk: Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated the BJP on its double triumph in the 350 1636518 Today Web Desk: Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated the BJP on its double triumph in the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat elections , minutes after his party claimed a moral victory in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi 350 1636686 100 seat mark, at around the same time that the saffron party's chief, Amit Shah, claimed victory in both assembly elections . At the time, India Today TV's tally gave the BJP around 99-100 seats, and the Congress around 79-80 350 1636974 governed territory. The political map of India before the 2014 Lok Sabha poll and after the Himachal and Gujarat Assembly elections . (NOTE: Andhra Pradesh is governed by the TDP, a member of the NDA, like the BJP) By India Today Web 350 1637078 party colleagues are in Karnataka and Meghalaya, both of which could go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP after assembly elections in 2018. advertisement The BJP's seemingly inexorable political conquest of India continues: it is all set to form governments in 350 1642820 a havan performed outside Rahul Gandhi's home, Phool Singh, a Congress leader, displayed a poster congratulating him for 'winning' the elections - even before counting began. Yes, they jumped the gun a bit. Counting of votes in the Gujarat election hadn't even 350 1642880 right in front of the official residence of Rahul Gandhi, Congress's new president, and congratulated him for winning the Assembly elections in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Phool Singh began his celebratory fire at 6 am, two hours before counting began 350 1643216 assembly election result live blog. ALSO WATCH | India Today - Axis My India poll suggests BJP will lead in Gujarat assembly elections --- ENDS --- 18 December 2017 09:53 (UTC+04:00) By Trend Over the past 24 hours, Armenias armed forces have 350 1647153 seats. However, it has got reduced to the lowest ever tally in Gujarat. The BJP had won three consecutive Assembly elections - in 2002, 2007 and 2012 - with Narendra Modi as the chief minister of the state. In the 2002 Assembly election 350 1647206 votes. It is the highest number of seats the party has ever won in the state. In the 2007 Assembly elections , the BJP won 117 seats. Besides the number of seats, BJP's vote share also saw marginal decrease to 49.1 per 350 1647289 the first time since 2002. However, it could not translate into seats. Between 2002 and 2017, which has four Assembly elections , the BJP lost 22 seats and 0.7 per cent of vote share. CONGRESS' IMPROVING PERFORMANCE Though the Congress has lost 350 1647313 22 seats and 0.7 per cent of vote share. CONGRESS' IMPROVING PERFORMANCE Though the Congress has lost all four Assembly elections since 2002 when Modi was the chief minister, the number of seats it has won has witnessed a steady increase 350 1653971 Ansari (without taking the latter's name) for meeting Pakistan envoy in a party thrown by Aiyar ahead of the Gujarat elections . Modi even mocked Rahul. He attempted to convey the message that the state's future was secure in a BJP government's 350 1657336 the masses. The Congress looked top heavy in Gujarat like rest of India. It lacked strong ground level poll machinery. Elections are won and lost at polling booth, goes the old saying and BJP president Amit Shah is a master of 350 1661441 to know about the Himachal election. WATCH | India Today - Axis My India poll suggests BJP will lead in Gujarat assembly elections --- ENDS --- Belfast man Philip Hull has changed his mobile five times in the last three months, a judge was told 350 1662685 has put the brakes on Fianna Fail's decision over whether to field candidates in Northern Ireland in the next council elections , it was reported yesterday. Micheal Martin was expected to make his intention clear by Christmas, having previously vowed to run 350 1662812 as an independent member, said she was hoping Fianna Fail would put itself in a position to contest the local elections in two years' time. "You can't just parachute people in and put them in an area," she said. "I believe 350 1668475 auch jederzeit g.co/privacytools besuchen. Party workers and supporters celebrating BJP's success in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh state assembly elections , outside the BJP headquarter, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI) By Yusuf Begg: Voters in Himachal Pradesh lived up to their 350 1668512 lived up to their reputation of booting out the incumbent government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the 2017 Assembly elections , comfortably cantering home with 40-odd seats in the 68-member legislative assembly. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters 350 1671972 hilly state. By India Today Web Desk: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh has accepted BJP's victory in the assembly elections today. While speaking to the media, CM Virbhadra Singh said, "I accept the victory of BJP. I, being the CM 350 1672161 of unseating the ruling government every five years, thus making it more difficult for Congress to win in these assembly elections . BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing in Sujanpur, where Congress candidate Rajinder Rana is leading. Read the 350 1672186 Prem Kumar Dhumal is trailing in Sujanpur, where Congress candidate Rajinder Rana is leading. Read the highlights of Himachal Pradesh elections results here. --- ENDS --- Hey there, time traveller! This article was published 18/12/2017 (1795 days ago), so information in 350 1672897 the Shimla constituency in the Assembly. A CPI-M veteran, Singha had shifted his fight to Theog in 2012 Assembly elections and got only 10,000 votes. This time, he romped home with 24,791 votes while the runner up, Bharatiya Janata Party's 350 1673577 party in power every five years, thus making the results even more important. The election results for Himachal Pradesh assembly elections are being announced on http://eciresults.nic.in. Here's a complete list of winning candidates in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. Read below 350 1673595 Pradesh assembly elections are being announced on http://eciresults.nic.in. Here's a complete list of winning candidates in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . Read below for the live updates of Himachal Pradesh election results 2017 LIVE: 8:45 PM - Himachal Pradesh BJP chief 350 1673844 Jubbal-Kotkhai, Kasauli constituencies. advertisement 3:44 PM - PM Narendra Modi tweets ahead of BJP's victory in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . ?????? ?????? ??? ?????? ???, ????? ?? ??? ???? ????- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2017 3:37 PM - "Election results in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh indicate a strong support 350 1674252 data by Election Commission. 11:33 AM - BJP workers celebrate in Shimla as trends indicate BJP's victory in Himachal assembly elections . #HimachalPradeshElections2017: Pradesh: Workers celebrate at party office in Shimla as trends indicate BJP's victory in the state. pic.twitter.com/0SlktZd6J1- ANI 350 1674325 09 AM - BJP party workers celebrate at BJP headquarters in Delhi after trends show BJP's victory in Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . Delhi: Party workers celebrate at party HQ, as trends indicate BJP's victory in both Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh #GujaratVerdict #HimachalPradeshElections2017 pic.twitter.com 350 1674466 in 37 seats followed by Congress leading in 21 seats. 10:23 AM - Congress hopeful about winning Himachal Pradesh assembly elections . "I am sure in the end Congress will be victorious and form Government in the state" says Vikramaditya Singh, contesting 350 1674622 is likely to hit the halfway mark in leading constituencies. Experts suggest that BJP is likely to win the Himachal elections . Congress and other small parties are following closely with Congress leading in 21 seats. 9:52 AM - Virbhadra Singh takes 350 1675010 while BJP goes down to 11 seats from 13. Latest tally : BJP - 11 Congress - 7 8:30 AM - Roundup assembly elections Himachal Pradesh - Though both the parties started slow, BJP took the lead in 13 seats while Congress is leading in 350 1688734 Christmas. He told CNNs Jake Tapper that he does not anticipate any issues that would change the results of the elections . The people of Alabama have spoken tonight. Theyve made their voice heard loud and clear. Photo courtesy: Religion News Service 350 1706085 for letting it happen. They're just going to have to hope the voters forget about that when the 2018 midterm elections roll around. Commentary by Jake Novak, CNBC.com senior columnist. Follow him on Twitter @jakejakeny. For more insight from CNBC contributors 350 1710206 all places, Alabama. FiveThirtyEight's analysts crunched the numbers and found that (by comparing the vote margin in the last two elections to the nation as a whole) Democrats outperformed the state's traditional partisan leanings by 31 points. Some of that margin 350 1710277 from Commentary Magazine: Lioness of Judah The Left's Nuclear Delusions Die Hard Blame Voters In the most hotly contested special elections in 2017, the Democratic Party beat expectations almost across the board. That performance tracks with how Democrats fared in November's 350 1710300 the Democratic Party beat expectations almost across the board. That performance tracks with how Democrats fared in November's off-year elections . The party took back the governor's mansion in New Jersey and held it in Virginia. It captured legislative seats in 350 1721266 and are embroiled in all wrong acts then after 5 years people will not accept you." 06:40pm: During UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and 350 1721285 UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and local body polls in Maharashtra. But now the entire nation is joining our vikas yatra. Support for BJP shows 350 1721984 Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 18, 2017 The Gandhi scion also thanked the Congress cadres for their work during the elections and congratulated them for fighting against the BJP with"dignity". My Congress brothers and sisters, you have made me very 350 1722178 03:53pm: Former chief election commissioner TS Krishnamurthy said that EVMs are the real winner in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections and their bashing should stop now. They [EVMs] have done their job well. After all, the Congress has increased its 350 1722357 job opportunities, the trust in Modi's ability to steer the country through the economic mess holds. Read more: Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: Why markets reacted positively to BJP's win | https://t.co/K1tJS9voWO pic.twitter.com/p1wwQC87HS DailyO (@DailyO_) December 18, 2017 03:25pm 350 1722484 PM Shri @narendramodi, BJP President Shri @AmitShah and all the workers of @BJP4India for victory in Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . pic.twitter.com/WSszz7c1g6 Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar) December 18, 2017 02:48pm: As per EC poll tracker, BJP has won 28 350 1722604 Sanjay Nirupam has claimed the BJP's good showing in the state was down to the use of EVMs in the elections . He also termed electronic voting machines a "big threat to Indian democracy". (via PTI) I still stand by this tweet 350 1722772 Narendra Modi ji and BJP president Shri Amit Shah Ji for comprehensive victory of BJP in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections . @narendramodi @AmitShah Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) December 18, 2017 02:15pm: As per the EC poll tracker Photo: DailyO 02 350 1723863 is 54%. Congress vote share is 42%. BJP has lost 2% vote share. Cong has done better than in previous elections but gap is still huge Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal) December 18, 2017 11:22am: Sensex moves with election results, as BJP 350 1724349 BJP leads with 83 seats, while Congress is not far behind with 82. Perhaps, one of the most important assembly elections in the country, the Gujarat polls have been surrounded by questions, allegations and mud-slinging right from the start. While 350 1724437 Today-Axis My India exit polls, the BJP is expected to get 99-113 seats in the crucial Gujarat Assembly elections , the actual results of which are scheduled to be declared on Monday, December 18. The Congress is expected to get 350 1724526 in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. The election victory of a coalition of two Communist parties in the recent elections in Nepal signals difficult days for Indo-Nepal relations. The coalition of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) led 350 1740464 Florida. By PTI: Ahmedabad, Dec 18 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said today the BJPs victory in the Assembly elections showed peoples "unshakable faith in the agenda of development, caste-less and classless society". According to the latest results, the 350 1748840 ANI) Mumbai: Political reactions start pouring in soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections . A staunch critic of the Centre, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pointed out the close contention between Congress and 350 1749325 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the BJP for their win on twitter. "Congratulations BJP on winning the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Wishing them all the best for their forthcoming tenure in governance", he tweeted. Outgoing Himachal 350 1758313 experiences, Lopez said. People see themselves in the process. Across California, school districts have slowly been switching from at-large elections to single-member districts to comply with the California Voting Rights Act of 2001a statute designed to make it easier 350 1758491 Committee for Civil Rights, which has successfully sued several California jurisdictions to switch from at-large to single-member district elections . However, Rubin said, as long as money plays an outsize role in elections, it will be hard for groups that 350 1758504 from at-large to single-member district elections. However, Rubin said, as long as money plays an outsize role in elections , it will be hard for groups that have been historically left out of the political process to get elected in 350 1758815 and Asian-American representation on school boards. An independent analysis also shows that switching from at-large to single-district elections has helped accelerate the numbers of Latino board members. School districts with more than 2,035 students (the median school district 350 1758984 said. The states Hispanic community has also stepped up efforts to recruit and support more candidates and educate voters about elections , Gold said. And, Gold stressed, the states law, like the federal Voting Rights Act, does not guarantee that minority candidates 350 1759034 are drawn and whether communities are involved in that process matters as much as making the switch to district-based elections , Gold said. Before the Modesto school board could switch to single-member districts, voters had to approve a change to 350 1759144 violating the state law. Rebecca Harrington, the president of the Latino Community Roundtable, presented the board with two options: hold elections in the heavily-Hispanic Area 7 in 2017 or face the possibility of a lawsuit. Bringing a Different Voice In 350 1759415 huge sums of taxpayers money to defend in court and lose, only to pay attorneys fees or change to district elections . Until the state legislature amended the law in 2015 to cap attorneys fees at $30,000, the settlements were in the 350 1759655 backed the lawsuit that challenged the federal Voting Rights Act. The city changed its at-large system to district-based elections after Kevin Shenkman, a Malibu lawyer, sent a demand letter in June telling the city that it was in violation 350 1759828 been challenged because the officials last names were not obviously Hispanic. And in communities that have already switched to district elections to avoid being sued, some have struggled to attract candidates to run for the newly created seats, he said. I 350 1760295 an urban constituency, Vadodara district remained a crucial player and did not disappoint the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat elections 2017. Party supporters later took to streets celebrating, turning roads saffron with party flags as loud music reverberated in air 350 1761207 jurisdiction has not had to submit such changes for federal approval. The volatile mix of partisan politics and school board elections is on full display in North Carolina. The Republican-controlled legislature in the last five years has systematically flipped the 350 1761301 or shrink black and Latino political representation in a racially and ethnically diverse state. The push toward partisan school board elections in North Carolina has gained momentum since 2013, shortly after the federal government loosened the reins on Voting Rights Act 350 1761381 of them added to that pool by lawmakers this year alone. The Shelby ruling did not deal explicitly with partisan elections , but the subsequent shift in that direction has alarmed civil rights advocates nonetheless. As soon as they took the chain 350 1761544 for education, said Bea Basnight, a Democrat and the chair of Dare Countys board of education, which will hold partisan elections for the first time next year. We put our party affiliations aside when we walk through the door because its 350 1761575 affiliations aside when we walk through the door because its about the children. Partisan Tide? Nationally, statistics about school board elections and their electoral status are hard to come by. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute estimates that of the roughly 13,500 350 1761642 Progressive-era reform movement at the turn of the 20th century which managed to flush machine politics from school board elections after a series of high-profile corruption scandals in places like New York City and Chicago. Today, only Louisiana and 350 1761757 year. Driving the debate is whether state or local officials should determine how school boards members are elected, whether partisan elections change who gets elected, and whether there is, ultimately, a Democratic or Republican way to run a school district. Terry 350 1761962 Evan Crawford, a PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who is completing his dissertation on partisan school board elections , surveyed dozens of board members serving on partisan and nonpartisan boards in North Carolina and Georgia. He found that members 350 1762003 of nonpartisan boards were sometimes even more likely to express polarized policy views. Are people who are running in partisan elections ... used to being more moderate because if they have an R or D in front of their name they need 350 1762335 series of lawsuits in the 1970s and 1980s by black civil rights activists flipped several school districts from at-large elections to single-member district elections to assure minority candidates had a better chance of winning. (Despite representing almost a quarter 350 1762340 1970s and 1980s by black civil rights activists flipped several school districts from at-large elections to single-member district elections to assure minority candidates had a better chance of winning. (Despite representing almost a quarter of the states student population 350 1762396 in North Carolina, 36 elect their members on a partisan basis. Heres a list of those districts and when their elections became partisan . When youre trying to address issues of equity and disproportionality around everything from suspensions to black representation in 350 1762505 disparities. Theodore Arrington, a political science professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, said the switch to partisan elections could negatively impact minority candidates in at-large races in which voters tend to vote along racial lines (25 of 350 1762539 to vote along racial lines (25 of the 35 partisan districts have at-large seats). Republican legislators who proposed partisan elections said their intention was not to win elections but to assist voters. Its been absolutely amazing at how many voters 350 1762547 35 partisan districts have at-large seats). Republican legislators who proposed partisan elections said their intention was not to win elections but to assist voters. Its been absolutely amazing at how many voters have no idea whos on the ballot, said 350 1762643 lead to further polarization. In Winston-Salem, Ryan M. Eller led a petition in 2010 to get rid of partisan elections after years of wrangling with the Republican-majority school board over school integration and discipline disparities, among other things. The 350 1762697 these issues not partisan in their nature, the solutions we needed were being inhibited ... because of the partisanship in the elections , said Eller, who now is the executive director of Define American, an advocacy group for immigrants. After the group staged 350 1762749 the district to non-partisan. But just a year later, it reversed course and returned the district to partisan board elections . And in Guilford County, after the legislature in 2015 flipped the board from nonpartisan to partisan elections, the state changed 350 1762766 to partisan board elections. And in Guilford County, after the legislature in 2015 flipped the board from nonpartisan to partisan elections , the state changed the boards districts to match those of the partisan and Republican-dominated county commissioners. Girding for Battle 350 1762815 Carolina are preparing for the huge shift next year in how they campaign to serve on their school boards. Partisan elections require party endorsements, debates, and both primary and general elections, a process that could last all year long. Bea Basnight 350 1762825 how they campaign to serve on their school boards. Partisan elections require party endorsements, debates, and both primary and general elections , a process that could last all year long. Bea Basnight, the Democratic board chair of Dare Countys school district, estimates 350 1799436 status quo in the ANC, saying the fall in the party's approval ratings was clearly felt in last year's local elections . "Our people are frustrated when we spend more time fighting among ourselves instead of solving the daily challenges they experience 350 1799595 serve as proxies to protect Zuma from criminal prosecution over graft allegations. Zuma will remain as president until the 2019 elections , when the ANC is expected to lose more seats in the parliament. That potential income would force the party to 350 1799975 during the ongoing ANC's selective conference. 75-year-old Zuma can serve out his presidential term until the country's national elections , which are scheduled for 2019. Meanwhile, current deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, also a wealthy businessman, and former cabinet minister Nkosazana 350 1804907 Jacob Zuma, who is stepping down amid numerous corruption scandals. But Zuma will remain South Africa's president before nation-wide elections in 2019. Two figures are officially in the running to replace Zuma as leader of the African National Congress, Deputy 350 1813079 the UN Security Council insisted Thursday that the 2015 deal in Morocco remained the "only viable framework" to prepare for elections next year. A renewed UN push for peace has effectively failed to bring about a settlement since it was launched 350 1814677 engaged in the talks with various international actors on the settlement of the crisis in Libya and urged holding of elections , but its efforts fell short due to the "UN weakness and local stubbornness." The Libyan national army was threatened with 350 1856808 national capital, Shah also said these are a precursor to the victory BJP will register in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . We have once again emerged triumphant. I offer heartfelt gratitude to the people of Gujarat and Hiamchal Pradesh," Shah said 350 1856859 is a victory of development over dynasty and polarisation." Shah expressed confidence that his party will emerge victorious in 2019 elections . We are confident that when we go into 2019 elections under the leadership of PM Modi we will once again 350 1856869 expressed confidence that his party will emerge victorious in 2019 elections. We are confident that when we go into 2019 elections under the leadership of PM Modi we will once again get peoples support," Shah said. Commenting on the reduced margin 350 1857304 win the next General Election. Congress President Rahul Gandhi has accepted defeat in Gujarat but said his party fought the elections with "dignity." 20 stranded Nepalis to return home today After languishing in Kuwait for months, 20 Nepali migrant workers are 350 1877753 follow him on Twitter: @greg_knowler. Mission not-yet-accomplished With the left alliance having won a substantial majority in the elections , it is clear that the left alliance/CPN-UML will lead the next federal government. However, substantial obstacles have now 350 1886069 personnel is nearing its end. NC to call CWC, Mahasamiti meetings shortly After a poor show in the recently concluded elections to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies, the Nepali Congress has decided to call its Central Working Committee meeting 350 1910631 vice versa How does the CPN (Maoist Centre) view the landslide win in the recent federal parliament and provincial assembly elections ? Pressure group, OccupyGhana, has made recommendations on how the current outbreak of meningitis and H1N1 influenza in parts of the 350 1913297 and Second Vice Chair Sammy Crabbe for allegedly working against the interest of the NPP ahead of the 2016 general elections . The National Executive Committee of the NPP acted based on findings of the party's Disciplinary Committee and suspended the three 350 1916153 her nomination was that, her outfit purportedly ensured a peaceful and transparent electoral process in the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections , and also for consolidating further, Ghana's 24 years old democratic journey. However, the UK-based Ghanaian advocacy group believed that 350 1916461 took over from her predecessor, Dr Afari-Gyan, former EC Chairman, Ghana had conducted a number of peaceful and transparent elections to the appreciation and admiration of the world, and had made tremendous significant improvements on its electoral processes since December 350 1916489 world, and had made tremendous significant improvements on its electoral processes since December 2000. Coming towards the December 2016 general elections , though very important reformative decisions were taken by the EC that improved on the general transparency, fairness and enhancement on 350 1916512 important reformative decisions were taken by the EC that improved on the general transparency, fairness and enhancement on the peaceful elections , but on record, none of these important reformative ideas leading to decisions to improve the process was initiated by Charlotte 350 1916622 EC to implement them. The group stated in their petition that Mrs Charlotte Osei's infrangible posture started earlier before the elections , when she vowed not to allow any significant reforms to take place in the electoral process for the 2016 elections 350 1916642 elections, when she vowed not to allow any significant reforms to take place in the electoral process for the 2016 elections . This was in spite of all the good reformative suggestions made by the Supreme Court, the Civil Society Organisations, the 350 1916703 opinion leaders and Supreme Court Justices as having lost the focus on its mandate to ensure a peaceful and transparent elections , and was likely, if care was not taken, to plunge Ghana into chaos due to their stance, as political tension 350 1916862 The group recalled that, Mrs Charlotte Oseis obstinate posture not to allow for a Clean Voters Register before the 2016 elections , led to some Ghanaian citizens registering their displeasure through peaceful demonstrations, which one of such peaceful demonstrations turned into violence 350 1917023 such world class prize for only supervising, but without any proactive input as commissioner, in the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Ghana. The group insisted that she was undeserving of the prize and entreated the management at Chatham House to 350 1918963 face for the day. This below-the-belt approach would not win them some extra votes in the 2020 general elections , if that is the calculation. Again, what makes Madam Charlotte Osei the darling girl of the countrys largest opposition party 350 1919507 the philosophy of the party, history of the party, history of Ghana, constitutional studies, party management, political communication, leadership skills, elections and electoral systems. The next stop for the team will be the Tusand Hotel in Kumasi where a similar programme 350 1923513 the party. The ANC is still South Africa's biggest party by far, but the 54 percent it won in local elections last year was its worst poll result since 1994. In opposition, the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters are 350 1924417 December 14, 2017 Mr Gyima said the continuous stay of the drivers of the EC will affect the country's future elections because of the strained relationship between them. "The current in-fighting amongst the EC commissioners does not bode well for 350 1924450 the EC commissioners does not bode well for Ghanas democracy and will dent confidence in their ability to hold credible elections in the future," he explained. According to him, "Ghanas EC has successfully conducted seven elections which have contributed to the 350 1924465 their ability to hold credible elections in the future," he explained. According to him, "Ghanas EC has successfully conducted seven elections which have contributed to the stability and economic growth the country currently enjoys within the sub-region. We have had 350 1927149 interest in contesting sitting MPs for their parliamentary seats would have to resign from their posts three years before the elections . The decision was taken by the National Council of the ruling political party, with strong backing from President Nana Addo 350 1927498 sitting MPs; they (MMDCEs) can only contest them (MPs) if they resign from their positions three years ahead of the elections . President Akufo-Addo stated that the NPP doesn't want its MMDCEs to destroy the base of the party, which is 350 1927696 at the successful conference. The Electoral Commission is to immediately operationalize Ghana's laws allowing citizens resident abroad partake in national elections starting from Election 2020. The EC has also been handed 12 months to ensure relevant Legal Instrument backing election is 350 1927973 Senegal, South Africa, Namibia, Niger, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and South Sudan either allow their citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections or are piloting the system. Lawyers for the Electoral Commission represented by Baffour Gyasi Bonsu Ashia argued that it has 350 1928144 held that the current system that allows citizens studying abroad or working in Ghanas Missions/Embassies abroad vote in public elections and referenda while in abroad is discriminatory Justice Yeboah added, "the EC is poorer in terms of institutional capacity if 350 1928204 agreed with President Akufo-Addos assertion that misunderstandings in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caused its defeat in the 2016 elections . The president in his speech at the extraordinary delegates conference of the NPP in Kumasi Sunday , said that the internal 350 1928527 for the Electoral Commission to put in place the necessary modalities for Ghanaians abroad to vote in the 2020 General elections . The former Director of Operations at the EC believes the elections governing body has done enough already in collating information 350 1928538 for Ghanaians abroad to vote in the 2020 General elections. The former Director of Operations at the EC believes the elections governing body has done enough already in collating information about Ghanaians abroad and must expedite action in implementing the law 350 1928617 Peoples Amendment Act, 2006. The Law passed in 2006 was to allow Ghanaians living abroad to take part in Ghanas elections . However, 11 years after the passage of the law, the EC has been dragging its feet in its implementation. The 350 1928716 described as outrageous, the reasons given by the EC for its inability to have Ghanaians abroad take part in local elections . He ordered the Commission to immediately operationalize Ghana's laws to allow citizens resident abroad to take part in national elections 350 1928736 elections. He ordered the Commission to immediately operationalize Ghana's laws to allow citizens resident abroad to take part in national elections starting from Election 2020. The EC was also handed 12 months to ensure the relevant Legal Instruments backing elections is 350 1928755 national elections starting from Election 2020. The EC was also handed 12 months to ensure the relevant Legal Instruments backing elections is put in place. The applicants, together with their lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini welcomed the verdict as a feather in 350 1929382 for the opposition Union for Democracy and Social Progress told AFP. "The aim of this march is to call for elections by the end of the year as outlined in the New Year's Eve accord," he said. Kabila's government has pushed 350 1929502 2001 at the height of the Second Congo War. He was confirmed as leader in 2006 during the first free elections since independence, and re-elected for a second term in 2011 in a vote marred by accusations of fraud. 18.12.2017 350 1931028 Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu start the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in 1943. Apartheid In 1948, the National Party wins elections and introduces apartheid. The ANCYL advocates strikes, boycotts and civil disobedience. The ANC organises its first large "Defiance Campaign" in 350 1931239 president the next year. Negotiations for the transition to democracy start and parliament scraps the remaining apartheid laws. Multi-racial elections On April 27, 1994, the ANC wins 62.6 percent of the vote in the first multi-racial elections. Mandela becomes 350 1931257 Multi-racial elections On April 27, 1994, the ANC wins 62.6 percent of the vote in the first multi-racial elections . Mandela becomes South Africa's first black president. The Mbeki years Thabo Mbeki succeeds Mandela as president in 1999 but his 350 1931318 the country's first Zulu president in 2009 after the ANC wins 65.9 percent of the vote in the fourth general elections since the demise of apartheid. Zuma had become ANC leader in late 2007, ousting Mbeki, who had fired him as 350 1931357 him as vice-president two years earlier following corruption accusations. Fall from grace The ANC suffers a setback during municipal elections in 2016, taking less than 54 percent of the vote and losing an absolute majority in five of the six 350 1931994 delay implementation of the law. Let us stop always giving excuses for inactions [because] if you have reasons to hold elections then you dont have reasons to complain, he said. He said given the contributions of Ghanaians living abroad to the 350 1958278 bust the myth? My meet with Rahul would have prevented BJP's Gujarat win: Hardik Patel 10 interesting facts why Gujarat elections have grabbed everyone's attention India oi-Oneindia By Oneindia Gandhinagar, Dec 18: Those who are closely following the Gujarat Assembly 350 1958299 have grabbed everyone's attention India oi-Oneindia By Oneindia Gandhinagar, Dec 18: Those who are closely following the Gujarat Assembly elections , the results of which will be declared on Monday, they would definitely admit that the polls in the home state 350 1958370 battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress before the country votes for the all-important Lok Sabha elections in 2019. Apart from the high-octane campaign put up by the two rival parties, there are other factors which 350 1958393 Apart from the high-octane campaign put up by the two rival parties, there are other factors which make the elections in the state very interesting. Here we bring you 10 interesting facts about the Gujarat Assembly elections: 1. More than 350 1958410 which make the elections in the state very interesting. Here we bring you 10 interesting facts about the Gujarat Assembly elections : 1. More than half the voters in Gujarat are aged under 40. 2. Leading campaign faces for the BJP and 350 1958493 so far. 4. While the BJP has given tickets to 11 women candidates, the Congress 10 for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017. 5. The BJP has given tickets to 50 Patidar leaders, 58 OBCs, and 13 Dalits and the Congress has 350 1958567 for the first time, Gujarat saw all-women managed polling stations. 8. While voter turnout during the 2012 Gujarat Assembly elections was 71.32 percent, this time it was 68.7 percent, down by 2.91 percent. 9. Highest vote share Congress had at 350 1958596 percent, down by 2.91 percent. 9. Highest vote share Congress had at 55.55 per cent during the 1985 Gujarat Assembly elections . 10. Rahul visited more than two dozen temples as a part of his Gujarat poll campaign. The Assembly elections for 350 1958615 Assembly elections. 10. Rahul visited more than two dozen temples as a part of his Gujarat poll campaign. The Assembly elections for Gujarat were held on December 9 and 14. The results will be out in a few hours from now 350 1959122 said that election results show strong support for politics of good governance and development. The results of the Himachal Pradesh elections are likely to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP returning to power and the ouster of Congress party, according to 350 1959329 career of Rahul Gandhi which had hit rock bottom after the Congress' humiliating debacle in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Assembly elections earlier this year. In mid-2017, the country was truly looking Congress-mukt Bharat (India free from the Congress), a 350 1959364 India free from the Congress), a term coined by the BJP after its historic win in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to free India from the clutches of the grand old party. Since then the BJP has been winning one election 350 1959565 challenge Modi in Gujarat. It was a futurist move by the Congress keeping an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha elections . Since September, Rahul had made Gujarat his second home till the second and final phase of voting in the state 350 1959791 going to get more than 70-plus seats in the state, winning 10-15 more seats than the previous Assembly elections in the state when the party won 61 seats. The BJP, on its part, which was dreaming to get 150 350 1959855 per the trends. While the counting was on, Gehlot on Monday said his party was the winner in the Assembly elections even if it didn't succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. (Prime 350 1959871 winner in the Assembly elections even if it didn't succeed in ousting the BJP in the state. "The BJP fought elections on emotional issues. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi told voters that he is the son of Gujarat. His prestige is at 350 1959983 results, the Congress and Rahul Gandhi are the real winners." The most important takeaway for the Congress from the Gujarat elections is that the BJP and Modi are not invincible. The second fact is that Rahul managed to prove his mettle 350 1960075 people with the same energy and zeal--that he had shown in Gujarat--across the country, the 2019 Lok Sabha elections might not be an easy affair for the BJP which got 282 seats in the last parliamentary elections. And for 350 1960093 Lok Sabha elections might not be an easy affair for the BJP which got 282 seats in the last parliamentary elections . And for all these changes to happen in the Congress camp, Gehlot definitely needs a pat on his back. OneIndia 350 1960149 Congress workers on Monday staged a protest outside the party office in Delhi alleging that the BJP won the Gujarat elections due to the EVM tampering. The agitators raised slogans and carrying placards with messages such as, "Jab tak EVM hai 350 1960832 political parties or candidate tended to cry foul and blame the electronic voting machines (EVMs) when they are losing the elections . "I have observed that when a political party or a candidate lose, they tend to blame the machine and I 350 1961015 question of hacking doesn't arise" said former Chief Election Commissioner of India, HS Brahma In the run-up to the elections in Gujarat, the Congress party and even political players like Hardik Patil have expressed apprehension that EVMs could be tampered 350 1961344 use. Cong for Muslims, BJP for Hindus: Did Rahuls temple visits in Guj help to bust the myth? Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: 10 controversies during poll campaign India oi-Deepika By Deepika True to the spirit of the poll campaign trends 350 1961719 against Patel, who is the leader of Patidar Amanat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and is supporting the Congress in the Gujarat elections , about the videos. Congress attacks Election Commission The Congress accused the commission of acting like a "frontal organisation of BJP 350 1961756 frontal organisation of BJP" for not stopping PM Modi's "roadshow" in Ahmedabad when voting in the second phase of Gujarat elections was underway. The party also filed a complaint with the commission against Modi. "It is a great shame that PM 350 1961828 voting machines (EVMs) were replaced after complaints of malfunctioning and tampering in the two phases of voting in the Gujarat elections . The technical snag was reported in nearly 40 machines in the first phase of elections for 89 seats. "All the 350 1961843 of voting in the Gujarat elections. The technical snag was reported in nearly 40 machines in the first phase of elections for 89 seats. "All the machines got connected through Bluetooth of three mobile phones," alleged Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia polling 350 1962673 182-member Gujarat Assembly was down to 51. The Congress MLAs resignations came ahead of the August 8 Rajya Sabha elections and threatened the prospects of Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. Another turncoat who joined BJP during 350 1962706 Sonia Gandhi. Another turncoat who joined BJP during Rajya Sabha poll, Raghavji Patel was also losing from Jamnagar Rural. The elections for the 182-seat Assembly were held on December 9 and 14, after an acrimonious campaign, which was dominated by 350 1962742 campaign, which was dominated by a face-off between Prime Minister Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi. In the 2012 elections , the BJP had won 115 seats while the Congress emerged victorious in 61 seats. The BJP has won every election 350 1963117 hail 'Rahul Gandhis effective leadership' India oi-Chennabasaveshwar By Chennabasaveshwar After Congress put up a good show in the assembly elections , senior party leaders credited the victory to 'Rahul Gandhi's effective leadership', who took over the reigns of the party on 350 1963351 Pradesh Assembly Poll. The party had ensured around 2,500 km long Navsarjan Yatra gives them enough reach to challenge BJP. Elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on December 9 and 14 and hill state Himachal Pradesh went to polls 350 1963481 Vijay Rupani won the Rajkot West seat. The BJP has been in power in the state since 1995, winning consecutive elections in the home state of PM Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. In Himachal Pradesh, BJP registered is inching towards 350 1963573 Gujarat began this morning. A final announcement from the Election Commission is awaited, as the counting of votes is underway. Elections were held in two phases in Gujarat on December 9 and 14 and hill state Himachal Pradesh went to polls 350 1963723 wins Gujarat, struggles to cross 100-mark India oi-Vikas By Vikas The counting of votes for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 will be held on Monday. The counting will begin at 8 am and results are expected by afternoon. The 350 1963853 1 seat won by NCP. Bhartiya Tribal Party and Independent wins 2 and 3 seats respectively. 6:30 pm: Recent elections results have proven that the country is ready for reform, is looking towards things that perform in a positive way 350 1964746 Election Commission on Sunday night withdrew the notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his TV interviews during Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017. 7:00 am: Heavy security arrangements outside all counting centres. Visuals from outside a counting centre set up at 350 1964827 Gujarat's 33 districts 6:30 am: A total of 977 candidates were in the fray in the first phase of elections , while 851 candidates contested in second phase. An average 68.41 percent polling was recorded in the two-phase Assembly elections 350 1964847 elections, while 851 candidates contested in second phase. An average 68.41 percent polling was recorded in the two-phase Assembly elections in Gujarat. All EVMs and VVPATs have been kept in strong rooms under tight security arrangements including CCTV surveillance. The 350 1964913 In terms of numbers, of the total 4.35 crore registered voters, 2.97 crore exercised their right to franchise in the elections held on December 9 and 14. While the BJP is seeking a sixth straight term in Gujarat, the Congress is 350 1964958 comeback in power after being in the opposition for over two decades. What happened in 2012 and 2007 Gujarat Assembly elections : Gujarat Assembly Election in 2007 and 2012 Party Wise (182 Seats) Party Name 2007 2012 Indian National Congress (INC) 59 350 1965302 made in Gujarat by Chief Electoral officer of the state, at all places in counting halls for the state assembly elections ," he said. Questions being raised about EVMs have already been answered by us in the media. VVPATs were there in 350 1965556 code of EVMs to manipulate the result, he alleged. An average 68.41% polling was recorded in the two-phase Gujarat elections , a dip of 2.91% as compared to the 2012 polls. While the BJP is seeking a sixth straight term in 350 1965600 is aiming to stage a comeback in power after being in the opposition for over two decades. OneIndia News Gujarat elections : Three things both BJP, Congress need to worry about India oi-Vicky By Vicky The Gujarat verdict is all set 350 1965649 indicate that the BJP is heading for a major victory. It has probably been one of the most bitterly fought elections in recent times. Irrespective of a BJP or Congress win, there are three important lessons that both parties will have 350 1965679 win, there are three important lessons that both parties will have to learn at the end of this battle. The elections were fought on various issues such as GST, demonetisation, jobs, just to name a few. What Congress should be worried 350 1966251 Did Rahuls temple visits in Guj help to bust the myth? How much did Neech remark cost Congress in Gujarat elections India oi-Vikas By Vikas Most exit polls had predicted an outright win for the BJP in Gujarat assembly elections 350 1966271 elections India oi-Vikas By Vikas Most exit polls had predicted an outright win for the BJP in Gujarat assembly elections 2017, the saffron party is indeed heading for a victory, but the battle was close. So close was the contest 350 1966372 traders in Surat region Just about the time when the Congress looked like building a momentum to cash on in elections , Mani Shankar Aiyar dropped a bomb by calling Modi "Neech" (lowly). Congress immediately realised that they would have to pay 350 1966595 The Congress and its new president, Rahul Gandhi on Monday congratulated BJP for its victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections . Taking to Twitter, Gandhi said, ''The Congress party accepts the verdict of the people and congratulates the new governments in 350 1966827 a "project". In the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the same dreaded phenomenon is happening since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections . While the workers do all the "dirty and ground work", Prime Minister Narendra Modi is portrayed as the reason behind 350 1966853 the "dirty and ground work", Prime Minister Narendra Modi is portrayed as the reason behind the BJP's win in all elections . So once again when results of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections started pouring in since early Monday morning 350 1966866 reason behind the BJP's win in all elections. So once again when results of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections started pouring in since early Monday morning, the credit for the saffron party's early leads in both the states went 350 1966928 and computer screens. It is the BJP's grassroots workers, karyakartas, who did the actual work to win the Himachal Pradesh elections handsomely (40 seats won, lead in four more, as per the latest report). The Congress failed to defeat the BJP 350 1967130 for the victories. Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ji, @AmitShah ji, @BJP4Himachal leaders and karyakartas on the magnificent win in assembly elections . Thankful to citizens of Himachal Pradesh for their decisive mandate to @BJP4India. Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 18, 2017 Congratulations 350 1967368 OneIndia News For Breaking News and Instant Updates Allow Notifications Story first published: Monday, December 18, 2017, 18:24 [IST] Elections results prove that India is ready for reform, says Modi India oi-Madhuri Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived for 350 1967454 Pradesh and Gujarat. He also thanks the people of the two state for voting the party into power. During UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and 350 1967473 UP elections it was said BJP would lose due to GST effect in urban areas, same was said in Gujarat elections and local body polls in Maharashtra. ''The results in Himachal Pradesh show that if you don't do development and are 350 1967937 18: When almost the entire nation is predicting the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections , a few incurable optimists from the Congress are hoping against hope that the grand old party will be able to 350 1967982 in both the states. In fact, a Congress worker, Phool Singh (whom nobody knows), has congratulated Rahul Gandhi for winning elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh even before the counting of votes started on Monday. Actually outside the residence of new 350 1968028 party supporters hosted a "hawan" (offerings to the gods) to pray for the grand old party's win in the Assembly elections on Monday. During the religious event, a poster stated, "Rahul Gandhi ji ko Gujarat aur Himachal ki jeet par hardik 350 1968056 poster stated, "Rahul Gandhi ji ko Gujarat aur Himachal ki jeet par hardik badhaai (Congratulations to Rahul Gandhi for winning elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh)." The picture of the poster was tweeted by news agency ANI. The poster was signed 350 1968190 Oneindia said, "The poster is a Pappu moment for the Congress. When the Congress is on the verge of losing elections in both the states, a party worker shows the audacity to come up with a poster congratulating Rahul on his 350 1968419 Narendra Modi in the avatar of "tiger" to celebrate the saffron party's victory in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections on Monday. As the BJP workers celebrated the saffron party's historic sixth straight win in Gujarat and massive victory over 350 1968561 BJP posters are a clear statement that Modi is the only political "tiger" in India who always wins in any elections . As the BJP overpowered the Congress in the two states, the entire credit for the party's twin victories goes to 350 1968620 BJP president Amit Shah, who are behind the party's electoral victories since its massive win in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections . The elections for the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly took place on November 9. The voting for the Gujarat elections 350 1968622 Amit Shah, who are behind the party's electoral victories since its massive win in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. The elections for the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly took place on November 9. The voting for the Gujarat elections took place 350 1968640 elections. The elections for the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly took place on November 9. The voting for the Gujarat elections took place in two phases--on December 9 and 14. The complete results of elections of both the states should 350 1968655 The voting for the Gujarat elections took place in two phases--on December 9 and 14. The complete results of elections of both the states should be out by late Monday afternoon. OneIndia News What a victory in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh 350 1968707 big day is here and in a few hours from now, the verdict in the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections will be out. The verdict in both the states would mean a lot for both the BJP and Congress. A 350 1968842 change in guard every five years, the BJP declared Prem Kumar Dhumal as its chief ministerial candidate midway through the elections . In Gujarat the battle was a hard fought one. Issues such as jobs, GST, the Patidar row and demonetisation were 350 1969631 in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. On Monday, the Assembly election results of the two states will be declared. The Assembly elections for 182 seats in Gujarat were held on December 9 and 14 and in Himachal Pradesh people voted for the 350 1969725 According to NDTV, there are three reasons why the BJP should be worried about performing "badly" in the Gujarat Assembly elections . First, drop in women's turnout (as women are bigger supporters of the BJP than men). Second, the "fear factor" as 350 1969792 which means far away from achieving BJP president Amit Shah's target of the 150-plus mark. Moreover, during the Assembly elections in 2012, the BJP got lesser seats than as predicted by the exit polls. The performance of the BJP (115 350 1969827 The performance of the BJP (115 seats) was worse than predicted by the exit polls (127 seats) during the 2012 elections in Gujarat. In 2017 polls, the turnout among women has dropped and the turnout among men has risen. The gap 350 1969905 R Jerath told NDTV. "In spite of all these three worrying factors, the BJP is going to win the Gujarat elections , whether handsomely or not does not matter," added a political commentator. In fact, most of the BJP leaders are confident 350 1969929 not does not matter," added a political commentator. In fact, most of the BJP leaders are confident of winning the elections in both the states. The incumbent chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, stated that the party is going to get 350 1971122 one of the precepts of the Green Party was grassroots democracy, we promoted campaign-finance reform through public funding of elections . Any fool can see that congressional seats are usually sold to the highest bidder; case in point was Michael Huffington 350 1971404 for herself in the end. None of that is of much importance except to illustrate the role money plays in elections when ambitious people use wealth to further their own selfish agendas, even though they have no qualifications for the job 350 1971681 process. During many campaign events I spoke to hundreds of voters and asked them if they support public financing of elections . Their answer was almost always the same, "I don't want to give any money to those @#%!*!!, dirty, rotten politicians!" My 350 1972710 the primary conducted last year suggested the election results were "potentially implausible." Over the past year, the Broward supervisor of elections , Brenda Snipes, has taken no action on Mr. Canova's requests to examine the ballots, and she has urged a judge 350 1972979 to secure the nation's election infrastructure and provide support to state and local governments ahead of next year's mid-term elections . Specifically, Wyden asked McMaster to designate a senior White House election security czar to brief Congress of executive branch election 350 1978280 class and security services conspire together to control what the public is allowed to know while also manipulating nuisances like elections to make sure that the "correct" outcome emerges. Indeed, deep state operating in a democracy or republic is far more 350 1980963 to control the increasing crime rate in the country. Mexico government has also implemented this technology to reduce fraud at elections and to control the criminal activities in the country.Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region which is estimated to show 350 2072812 for drawing districts for its state Assembly. Republican legislators drew the lines to give them a great advantage in these elections . Even when Democrats won more than a majority of votes cast in the Assembly elections, Republicans controlled about 60 percent 350 2072827 a great advantage in these elections. Even when Democrats won more than a majority of votes cast in the Assembly elections , Republicans controlled about 60 percent of the seats. The court has for many years refused to police such gerrymandering. Conservative 350 2160924 involve manipulating information on social media. Some campaigns support authoritarian governments, and some are used by democracies. Some relate to elections , while others seek to limit protests and activism. Some spread falsehoods, while other campaigns aim simply to distract social media 350 2169205 forces currently control a large part of the country. Assad said he also welcomed a United Nations role in Syrian elections as long as the country's sovereignty was protected -- suggesting he would resist any attempt to remove him from power as 350 2198432 informal supermarket poll people who came by the store could vote a ballot and wed report the results. For local elections , it often proved remarkably accurate, though it would have passed no tests for professional standards. Mainly, what you see are 350 2200516 a peaceful political path for Kabila's exit. Congo's Catholic bishops mediated the negotiations that led to the December Accord. New elections were to be held in 2017 -- that was stipulated. Kabila would leave office after the elections and civil war would 350 2200532 the December Accord. New elections were to be held in 2017 -- that was stipulated. Kabila would leave office after the elections and civil war would be avoided. Despite the February 2017 death of opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi, the Congolese opposition coalition 350 2200557 be avoided. Despite the February 2017 death of opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi, the Congolese opposition coalition Rassemblement continued to demand elections in December 2017 and stage occasional national strikes. UN officials in Congo and the Catholic Church supported the coalition's demand 350 2200580 2017 and stage occasional national strikes. UN officials in Congo and the Catholic Church supported the coalition's demand for new elections . However, no national elections are occurring in December 2017. Though Rassemblement still confronts him, Kabila remains in office. He has 350 2200584 national strikes. UN officials in Congo and the Catholic Church supported the coalition's demand for new elections. However, no national elections are occurring in December 2017. Though Rassemblement still confronts him, Kabila remains in office. He has managed to subvert the 350 2201822 whether out of venality or vanity, Trump is failing to protect the country against a serious threat. Ensuring that future elections are not compromised requires comprehensive action across the government; former CIA director Michael Hayden, who served under President George W 350 2242320 concerned about the persistent narrowing of democratic space for political parties, media and civil society ahead of the 2018 national elections . We expect that the political environment and the time leading to the elections, in particular, will be free of intimidation 350 2242333 civil society ahead of the 2018 national elections. We expect that the political environment and the time leading to the elections , in particular, will be free of intimidation, harassment, and fear. Democratic dialogue among all stakeholders is essential towards an increasingly 350 2243866 me, these words were like a dagger in my back, she told VOA. Residents of Catalonia will vote in regional elections Thursday, two months after separatist campaigners tried to declare independence from Madrid following the disputed referendum. Many leaders of the 350 2244620 one of the highest rates in the EU. Both coalition parties have pledged to prevent a repeat of that influx. Elections in France and the Netherlands this year checked the momentum of right-wing populist parties in Europe. Austria, however, has 350 2244829 spending. Prime Minister Theresa May last month in her most outspoken attack on Russia accused the country of meddling in elections and planting fake stories in the media. The head of Britain's armed forces said last week that trade and the 350 2244914 are based, to undermine the legitimacy of them being there. He also accused Russia of meddling in the recent French elections even though he said this had no chance of changing the outcome of the vote. "It clearly was designed to 350 2246588 airport Sunday. He has refused to accept the election results. The OAS, in a statement released Sunday, called for new elections , saying the earlier electoral process "was characterized by irregularities and deficiencies, with very low technical quality and lacking integrity." The 350 2250319 the PAIGC, about who should be the prime minister. The PAIGC won a majority of parliament seats in the last elections . So they say, according to the constitution, they have the right to approve the best candidate for prime minister, but 350 2250487 president said he was going to make a change, she said. Barbosa says a change must happen before the next elections , which are scheduled for April 2018. What we dont accept is to go to elections with this government, created by 350 2250502 must happen before the next elections, which are scheduled for April 2018. What we dont accept is to go to elections with this government, created by the president, where we dont feel confidence in the people who are going to lead 350 2250662 want to go even further than appointing a new prime minister. The president must overturn the assembly and call for elections , general elections. Both presidential elections and legislative elections. This is what we want, because they are fighting, they are disputing 350 2250664 go even further than appointing a new prime minister. The president must overturn the assembly and call for elections, general elections . Both presidential elections and legislative elections. This is what we want, because they are fighting, they are disputing over the 350 2250667 than appointing a new prime minister. The president must overturn the assembly and call for elections, general elections. Both presidential elections and legislative elections. This is what we want, because they are fighting, they are disputing over the power. The power 350 2250670 new prime minister. The president must overturn the assembly and call for elections, general elections. Both presidential elections and legislative elections . This is what we want, because they are fighting, they are disputing over the power. The power is given by 350 2271098 but this time he believes he has a better shot at success. Last months wave of Democratic wins in state elections erased the huge edge Republicans had in the 100-seat House of Delegates. Instead of a 66-to-34 advantage 350 2276016 he might step in to fill the void but stopped short of saying clearly that he would run in presidential elections if a vote is held next year or take the reins before that. He is at odds with the eastern 350 2288453 She was a misfit. The ANC has seen its share of the electorate fall in each of the past three elections . In 2016, it lost control of Johannesburg; Tshwane, which includes the capital, Pretoria; and Nelson Mandela Bay. Those three cities 350 2288517 party plans to target Gauteng province, which includes Pretoria, and Johannesburg, the economic hub of southern Africa, in the 2019 elections . That would firmly cement the Democratic Alliance as the party of the urban centers. ANC members celebrate after Ramaphosa is 350 2289034 removing Atta was "in conflict with the principles" of a U.S.-brokered deal in 2014, after fraud-plagued and inconclusive elections , under which Ghani and his top rival, Abdullah Abdullah, agreed to form a temporary joint government. Abdullah, whose relationship with 350 2289164 of adding several thousand U.S. troops to help train Afghan forces in their fight against insurgents. [Disputes have put Afghan elections in jeopardy. Is the countrys democracy also at risk?] Some Jamiat figures said the party would completely boycott the Ghani 350 2289339 of opposition figures and lawmakers, including Dostum, gathered to discuss problems with the Ghani government, including alleged meddling in parliamentary elections scheduled for July. Atta is often described as having built an empire in Balkh province, using its border-customs revenue 350 2295636 last week threw its support behind the LPA noting that it was the only political roadmap towards the organization of elections . UN Special Envoy to the North African country, Ghassan Salame, unveiled in September an action plan, which set elections for 350 2295655 of elections. UN Special Envoy to the North African country, Ghassan Salame, unveiled in September an action plan, which set elections for late next year. Responding to Haftars comments, Salame urged all sides to refrain from actions that could undermine the 350 2295703 up with violence and hoped for a political solution, for reconciliation and for harmony. Salame insisted that free and fair elections next year would result in institutional and political normality in Libya, noting that UNSMIL was intensively trying to establish the 350 2295731 political normality in Libya, noting that UNSMIL was intensively trying to establish the proper political, legislative and security conditions for elections to be held before the end of 2018. He also called on Libyans to register to vote so they could 350 2296369 even though its ability to make or break different candidates is sometimes overstated. What is clear is that in certain elections and constituencies, the Sikh community is a force that politicians must contend with. For the Pallister government, a bitter and 350 2300282 America does not have to be self-perpetuating. The Times does not see fit to mention that in the 2016 elections it wholeheartedly backed a candidate, Hillary Clinton, who is completely beholden to Wall Street and corporate America. Nor does it 350 2314769 the first Big Sky Poll should be out in March, just in time for plenty of dinner conversations about midterm elections in 2018. "It's nice when you're making an argument if you have numbers, if you can back up what you're 350 2315814 with outgoing President Michelle Bachelet's overhaul of education, taxes and labor. The contest comes ahead of a long stretch of elections in Latin America in 2018. While populist candidates on both the right and left are polling near the top in 350 2320864 did not meet democratic standards. First Vice President Ricardo Alvarez flatly rejected the call for another vote: "The only other elections there are going to be in this country will be on the last Sunday of November 2021 ... "This is an 350 2321251 back down. However, Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup in 2009, said the Alliance was ready to accept new elections if Nasralla, who was meeting U.S. and OAS officials in Washington on Monday, agrees. "We would accept that to guarantee 350 2323085 his remarks, however, Trump avoided the more specific references contained within the strategy document, including to Russia's attempts to influence elections . Instead, Trump called Russia and China "rival powers" who "seek to challenge American influence, values and wealth," but stopped short 350 2326127 loss in what should have been an easy election, its justifiably making Republicans who must face the upcoming 2018 midterm elections very nervous. If a Democrat can win in whats been called ruby red Alabama, Democrats may very well be able 350 2342279 government is a coalition between the conservative People's Party (OeVP) and the anti-immigration Freedom Party (FPOe), two months after elections that saw voters move to the right. Heading the government is Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 31, of the OeVP, who won 350 2342301 saw voters move to the right. Heading the government is Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 31, of the OeVP, who won the elections by talking tough on immigration and promising to make Austria great again, with FPOe leader Heinz-Christian Strache his deputy 350 2343455 been at the helm since 1998 following the assassination of her husband Rajiv. She helped the Congress win the general elections in 2004 and 2009. But the party was swept out of office by the BJP in 2014 and is now 350 2343671 an economic boom in the prosperous western state. However, surveys Thursday showed the BJP would sweep Gujarat as well as elections in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Results of the elections in both states will be out Monday. Gandhi entered 350 2343682 showed the BJP would sweep Gujarat as well as elections in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Results of the elections in both states will be out Monday. Gandhi entered public life 13 years ago when he stood and won in 350 2355564 and anti-migrant rhetoric became their rallying cry. The crisis played into the Brexit vote in 2016 and coursed through elections in Holland, France and Germany this year. Even when Europes new nativists didnt gain power in legislative elections, they succeeded 350 2355582 coursed through elections in Holland, France and Germany this year. Even when Europes new nativists didnt gain power in legislative elections , they succeeded in pushing centrist parties to the right. As a result, nationalistic causes are entering the mainstream, and threatening 350 2356326 in 2015, Germany is now seeing a political backlash. Merkel is struggling to form a coalition in the wake of elections that brought a populist far-right partyAlternative for Germany (AfD)to Parliament for the first time in Germanys postwar history 350 2357771 illegally entering Europe. This vision of Fortress Europe is gaining currency, and if far-right parties perform well in Italys elections next year, it could spread there too. This can be effective, to judge by the declining numbers of arrivals. But 350 2360627 the run-up to the election. Other Western nations, including France, have accused Russia of trying to interfere in their elections . TRUMP STRATEGY Congress mandates that every U.S. administration set out its national security strategy. The new Trump strategy is influenced 350 2368015 Combat mood Haskal isnt the only one who isnt following coalition orders and is already thinking about the next primary elections . Interior Minister Aryeh Deri had to threaten to resign from the government this week if the supermarkets bill wouldnt be 350 2368041 to threaten to resign from the government this week if the supermarkets bill wouldnt be approved. Deri isnt interested in elections , of course. His Shas party has been doing very poorly in the polls, which means elections could lead to his 350 2368057 Deri isnt interested in elections, of course. His Shas party has been doing very poorly in the polls, which means elections could lead to his retirement. Moreover, he is under a major police investigation and serious suspicions which have the potential 350 2383102 Xinhua) -- Honduras' Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) declared on Sunday incumbent President Juan Orlando Hernandez as winner of the Nov. 26 elections after defeating Salvador Nasralla from the opposition alliance. Hernandez of the ruling National Party obtained 42.95 percent of the vote 350 2384856 The Guardian daily to comment that after the warning, "America's self-image begins to crack." In 2017, a spate of elections across Europe -- in the Netherlands, France, Germany and Austria -- added to the turmoil. With German Chancellor Angela Merkel failing to 350 2393436 compared to a similar period last year, defying election jitters. In 2016, international arrivals rose 17 percent to 877,602. "If elections did not slow down the number of tourists visiting Kenya, then in 2018 the figures can only go up, especially 350 2395102 aimed at favoring President Yoweri Museveni. If passed, the bill will allow Museveni, now 73, to run in the 2021 elections when he will be over 75. The legislators are expected to debate and complete the voting on the bill before 350 2396062 move by the ruling NRM is intended to allow incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, now 73, to run in the 2021 elections when he will be over 75. NRM legislators on the parliamentary legal committee have recommended a constitutional amendment to scrap 350 2398203 Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Monday that his administration welcomes any role of the UN in possible Syrian elections as long as it respects the Syrian sovereignty, according to the Syrian presidential media office. Assad made the remarks to 350 2398253 economic delegation headed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Rogozin. The president said any role of the UN in Syrian elections must be based on the UN charters and respect the Syrian sovereignty. "This is why we are not worried about 350 2398296 of the UN and we can say that we welcome any role of the UN," the president told reporters. The elections and constitution in Syria are expected to be discussed in the upcoming talks in the Russian city of Sochi earlier 350 2398330 in the Russian city of Sochi earlier next year. Assad said if there is a constitutional amendment, there will be elections based on the constitution. Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-18 21:21:19|Editor: pengying Video Player Close BEIJING, Dec. 18 350 2398634 during their celebration at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, India, Dec. 18, 2017. India's BJP Monday won the assembly elections in the western state of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the north. (Xinhua/Partha Sarkar) NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua 350 2398665 the north. (Xinhua/Partha Sarkar) NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday won the assembly elections in the western state of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the north. Though the BJP won the crucial elections in 350 2398684 assembly elections in the western state of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in the north. Though the BJP won the crucial elections in the state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homestate, its margin of victory is said to have lowered than 350 2398713 Modi's homestate, its margin of victory is said to have lowered than last time. However, the BJP swept the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, decimating the country's main opposition Congress party, which has been governing the state for the past five 350 2399195 Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Monday that his administration welcomes any role of the UN in possible Syrian elections as long as it respects the Syrian sovereignty, according to the Syrian presidential media office. Assad made the remarks to 350 2399245 economic delegation headed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Rogozin. The president said any role of the UN in Syrian elections must be based on the UN charters and respect the Syrian sovereignty. "This is why we are not worried about 350 2399288 of the UN and we can say that we welcome any role of the UN," the president told reporters. The elections and constitution in Syria are expected to be discussed in the upcoming talks in the Russian city of Sochi earlier 350 2399322 in the Russian city of Sochi earlier next year. Assad said if there is a constitutional amendment, there will be elections based on the constitution. Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-18 21:41:27|Editor: Jiaxin Video Player Close by Maria Spiliopoulou 350 2400995 on the ground. "The chance of the army taking the initiative and trying to create conditions for transparent and fair elections , despite its significance, will face legal variables and obstacles because the situation in Libya is complex. There are militias that 350 2402299 February 2015 respectively, envisage a ceasefire, a withdrawal of heavy weaponry from the contact line, a prisoner exchange and local elections in Donbas, among other measures. Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-18 22:56:44|Editor: Chengcheng Video Player Close Greek President 350 2403236 Xinhua) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Monday that his administration welcomes any role of the UN in possible Syrian elections as long as it respects the Syrian sovereignty, according to the Syrian presidential media office. Assad made the remarks to 350 2403286 economic delegation headed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin. The president said any role of the UN in Syrian elections must be based on the UN charters and respect the Syrian sovereignty. "This is why we are not worried about 350 2403329 of the UN and we can say that we welcome any role of the UN," the president told reporters. The elections and constitution in Syria are expected to be discussed in the upcoming talks in the Russian city of Sochi earlier 350 2403360 the upcoming talks in the Russian city of Sochi earlier next year. The UN is also expected to monitor the elections . 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