2016 Assembly Polls
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National Parties Collected Over Rs 200 Crore During 2016 Assembly Polls: Survey
National political parties had collected Rs 287.89 crore during the five assembly elections in 2016 but the expenditure incurred was only Rs 188.12 crore, according to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
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DMK Chief Karunanidhi Impacted Tamil Nadu Political Narrative For Decades
Dravidian veteran M Karunanidhi, famous for his script-writing that catapulted him to political heights over his over six-decade-long career, may have finally lost his charisma and it could be the end of the road for him in electoral politics.
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Jallikattu Will Be Held Next Year If DMK Comes To Power: Karunanidhi
DMK President M Karunanidhi today assured to revive the banned bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and hold it next year if his party was elected to power in the May 16 Assembly elections.
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Only 9 Out Of Over 3,500 Independents Won Assembly Polls
The recent Assembly polls in four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry did not bring good news for over 3,500 independent candidates as only nine of them could win.
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Achuthanandan Is CPM's 'Fidel Castro', Pinarayi Is Kerala Chief Minister
As it announced that Pinarayi Vijayan will be Kerala's new chief minister, the CPI-M said 92-year-old VS Achuthanandan, who it did not pick, remains an important man. The party's Fidel Castro, said general secretary Sitaram Yechury.
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Am Not Prashant Kishor, He Said, Then Blogged Warning About Strategists
On a day when he's being toasted for the BJP's exhaustive sweep of Assam, Rajat Sethi has offered several disclaimers in a blog.
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Assembly Elections 2016: Congress Suffers Setbacks In Bypolls Too
Adding to the owes of Congress in in Assam and Kerala assembly elections, the party suffered reverses in bypolls in Gujarat and Telangana as its candidates failed to retain a seat each in the two states and forfeiting deposits in both the seats in Uttar Pradesh.
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Jayalalithaa: The Leading Lady Of Tamil Nadu
In winning Tamil Nadu for a second straight term, J Jayalalithaa not only bucked the three-decade-old trend of yo yo politics in the state, but also proved wrong her detractors and exit polls that wrote her off.
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Trinamool's Amit Mitra Wins West Bengal Assembly Polls
West Bengal Industry and Finance Minister and Trinamool Congress nominee Amit Mitra retained the Khardaha seat in North 24 Parganas district wining by a margin of 21,200 votes.
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In Assam, BJP's Sonowal Starts Day At Temple, Asks For 'People's Blessings'
Before counting began in Assam today, the man who's hoping to head the BJP's first government in the North East offered his prayers at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Assembly Election 2016: Mamata Banerjee, Not Seen Lately, Meets Key Aide Ahead Of Counting
Mamata Banerjee has not been seen in public since her last campaign meeting earlier this month. The Chief Minister didn't speak even after exit polls predicted a second straight victory for her Trinamool Congress.
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Rs 570 Crore Seized Part Of Regular Money Movement: RBI Tells High Court
Seeking to clear the air over Rs 570 crore cash seized by poll officials in Tamil Nadu, RBI today told the Madras High Court that it was being transferred as part of regular money movement under currency management function.
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In Assam, Sonowal Watched Bajirao Mastani, Gogoi Played Golf
Sarbananda Sonowal of the BJP, who exit polls say is likely to be Assam's next chief minister, watched Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and kept himself busy with his work as sports minister at the Centre, as he has waited for election results to be announced.
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When You Can't Eat, Toilet Not Needed: Left's VS Achuthanandan Takes On PM Modi
At the age of 93, you could say VS Achuthanandan has some life experience. He presents it bluntly - "If you don't eat, you have no use for a toilet".
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Jayalalithaa Set to Lose, DMK's Turn At Power: Poll Of Exit Polls
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
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National Parties Collected Over Rs 200 Crore During 2016 Assembly Polls: Survey
National political parties had collected Rs 287.89 crore during the five assembly elections in 2016 but the expenditure incurred was only Rs 188.12 crore, according to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
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DMK Chief Karunanidhi Impacted Tamil Nadu Political Narrative For Decades
Dravidian veteran M Karunanidhi, famous for his script-writing that catapulted him to political heights over his over six-decade-long career, may have finally lost his charisma and it could be the end of the road for him in electoral politics.
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Jallikattu Will Be Held Next Year If DMK Comes To Power: Karunanidhi
DMK President M Karunanidhi today assured to revive the banned bull-taming sport 'jallikattu' and hold it next year if his party was elected to power in the May 16 Assembly elections.
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Only 9 Out Of Over 3,500 Independents Won Assembly Polls
The recent Assembly polls in four states and the Union Territory of Puducherry did not bring good news for over 3,500 independent candidates as only nine of them could win.
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Achuthanandan Is CPM's 'Fidel Castro', Pinarayi Is Kerala Chief Minister
As it announced that Pinarayi Vijayan will be Kerala's new chief minister, the CPI-M said 92-year-old VS Achuthanandan, who it did not pick, remains an important man. The party's Fidel Castro, said general secretary Sitaram Yechury.
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Am Not Prashant Kishor, He Said, Then Blogged Warning About Strategists
On a day when he's being toasted for the BJP's exhaustive sweep of Assam, Rajat Sethi has offered several disclaimers in a blog.
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Assembly Elections 2016: Congress Suffers Setbacks In Bypolls Too
Adding to the owes of Congress in in Assam and Kerala assembly elections, the party suffered reverses in bypolls in Gujarat and Telangana as its candidates failed to retain a seat each in the two states and forfeiting deposits in both the seats in Uttar Pradesh.
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Jayalalithaa: The Leading Lady Of Tamil Nadu
In winning Tamil Nadu for a second straight term, J Jayalalithaa not only bucked the three-decade-old trend of yo yo politics in the state, but also proved wrong her detractors and exit polls that wrote her off.
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Trinamool's Amit Mitra Wins West Bengal Assembly Polls
West Bengal Industry and Finance Minister and Trinamool Congress nominee Amit Mitra retained the Khardaha seat in North 24 Parganas district wining by a margin of 21,200 votes.
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In Assam, BJP's Sonowal Starts Day At Temple, Asks For 'People's Blessings'
Before counting began in Assam today, the man who's hoping to head the BJP's first government in the North East offered his prayers at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Assembly Election 2016: Mamata Banerjee, Not Seen Lately, Meets Key Aide Ahead Of Counting
Mamata Banerjee has not been seen in public since her last campaign meeting earlier this month. The Chief Minister didn't speak even after exit polls predicted a second straight victory for her Trinamool Congress.
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Rs 570 Crore Seized Part Of Regular Money Movement: RBI Tells High Court
Seeking to clear the air over Rs 570 crore cash seized by poll officials in Tamil Nadu, RBI today told the Madras High Court that it was being transferred as part of regular money movement under currency management function.
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In Assam, Sonowal Watched Bajirao Mastani, Gogoi Played Golf
Sarbananda Sonowal of the BJP, who exit polls say is likely to be Assam's next chief minister, watched Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and kept himself busy with his work as sports minister at the Centre, as he has waited for election results to be announced.
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When You Can't Eat, Toilet Not Needed: Left's VS Achuthanandan Takes On PM Modi
At the age of 93, you could say VS Achuthanandan has some life experience. He presents it bluntly - "If you don't eat, you have no use for a toilet".
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Jayalalithaa Set to Lose, DMK's Turn At Power: Poll Of Exit Polls
A poll of exit polls predicts a photo-finish in Tamil Nadu, with the AIADMK of Jayalalitha and DMK of Karunanidhi locked in a very close race.
