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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	. Assad said if there is a constitutional amendment, there will be elections based on the constitution. Meanwhile, Assad spoke positively
350	2403372	The UN is also expected to monitor the elections. Assad said if there is a constitutional amendment, there will be	elections	based on the constitution. Meanwhile, Assad spoke positively about the Russian-backed Sochi meeting, adding that the parties in the