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Congress Releases 4th List Of 61 Candidates: UP Assembly Elections

Ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pardesh, Congress party on January 30 released the fourth list. It includes 61 candidates, of which 24 women, taking the female MLA candidate to 127 in UP. The fourth list includes candidates from Rae-Bareli and Amethi. It is pertinent to mention that Congress gave 40% tickets to women, as promised. In addition, their manifesto also promises youth and women development in the State. 

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 - 06:01 PM / by Basharat Rashid

Tags: Indian Politics, Congress Party, up election, Candidates, Latest update

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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PM Narendra Modi To Interact With BJP Workers In Varanasi: UP Elections

Ahead of the UP elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with BJP workers in Varanasi, on January 18 at 11 am. After the announcement of the election, this will be the PM's first political interaction. Meanwhile, all the physical rallies have been suspended till January 22, due to Covid-19. The PM will give victory mantra to workers and ask them to inform people about welfare schemes, sources said.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 - 11:00 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: PM Modi, up election, Assembly Elections, BJP, Varanasi

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Uttar Pradesh Union Minister Sidharth Nath Singh

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Akhilesh Yadav Knows He'll Lose In UP Election, Says Sidharth Nath Singh

Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls, UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh lashed out at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. He said that Yadav knows he'll lose the elections, that's the reason he is making new excuses. "Yesterday he accused the Election Commission. Today, he wrote to the EC demanding suspension of government officers," Sidharth said. UP elections are scheduled on February 14 and counting will be held on March 10. 

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - 10:31 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: BJP, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, up election, Election Commission

Courtesy: ANI

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

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Nitin Gadkari Promises US-Like Roads If BJP Retains Power: UP 2022 Polls

Ahead of the UP election in 2022, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on December 26, announced Central Government's invest of Rs 5 lakh crore for roads. He said, UP roads will be like America in the next five years, if the BJP voted in power again. Gadkari said, Vote for a double engine government in the upcoming elections. The statement was made during foundation stone event, at Jagdishpur. 

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 - 12:15 PM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Minister Nitin Gadkari, up election, Uttar Pradesh, America, BJP

Courtesy: ANI

Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Yadav

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Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav Announce Alliance Ahead Of UP Election

Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (PSP) chief Shivpal Yadav shook hands on December 16. Before the announcement, Akhilesh with Shivpal at his residence in the afternoon. ''The SP's policy to take along regional parities is strengthening the party and take SP and its allies towards victory,'' tweeted Akhilesh. However, the BJP said it won't affect them… read-more

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 08:28 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: up election, alliance, SP, PSP, BJP

BSP chief Mayawati.

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BSP Removes 3 Leaders Over Indiscipline In Party: UP Election

In the biggest development ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh election, Mayawati's party BSP removed Chillupar MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari, his elder brother and former MP Kushal Tiwai from the party. Besides, the party also expelled Ganesh Shankar Pandey, former chairman of the UP Legislative Council. Reportedly, they were removed due to improper behaviour with senior leaders. However, Mr. Vinay is expected to join Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party… read-more

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 - 12:02 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: up election, BSP, Expel, Indiscipline, Chillupar

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi.

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Congress Not To Fight UP Polls In Alliance, Says Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on November 14 said that her party will not contest in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election on all 403 seats in alliance with any party. She made the announcement at the Pratigya Sammelan -- Lakshya 2022 in Anoopshahr. Priyanka also advised the party workers to be active on social media platforms. While "attacking" the opposition, she said the Congress fights for the people. 

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 12:36 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Congress, up election, alliance, BJP, BSP

Amit Shah

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Amit Shah To Visit Varanasi To Review UP Election Strategy

Ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Varanasi on November 12. During his two-day visit, Shah will hold meetings to discuss the election strategy. He'll discuss the strategy with the office bearers of 98 districts, in-charges of all 403 Vidhan Sabhas, and regional presidents. Meanwhile, senior BJP leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath will also be present at the meeting.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 - 01:59 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: up election, Varanasi, Visit, Election Campaign, Home Minister Amit Shah

CM Yogi Adityanath

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CM Yogi To Contest In Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections On BJP's Decision

While talking to the media, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on November 5 said that he would contest in the U.P assembly polls by next year. He further clarified in a statement that the location has to be decided by the party (BJP) heads. Besides, the developing Poorwanchal expressway will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month, he added.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 - 03:44 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: CM Yogi, up election, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Poorwanchal Expressway

Akhilesh Yadav.

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Akhilesh Yadav: Won't Fight UP Poll But Alliance With RLD Is Final

In the latest development ahead of the 2022 UP assembly election, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on November 1 announced that he's decided not to contest in the election. He also said, ''Our alliance with RLD is final. Seat sharing is to be finalised.'' Furthermore, Akhilesh added he ''don't have any problem'' to fight with his uncle Shivpal Yadav's Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) in the upcoming election. 

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 04:26 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: up election, Azamgarh, rld, SP, PSPL

Courtesy: Outlook India