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Myanmar To Hold Elections In December-January: Junta Chief
Myanmar's junta chief said the country plans to hold elections in December and January, state media reported Thursday, pressing ahead with polls denounced as a sham by international monitors.
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Congress Councillor Resigns Amid Chaos Ahead Of Delhi Mayor Polls
Chaos overtook the mayoral election in Delhi today as the Congress said it would boycott the poll, demanding that the new Mayor serve a full term.
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Nagaland's Historic Local Body Polls With 33% Women's Quota Today
Today's a big day in Nagaland's political history. The first-ever urban local body elections with 33 per cent reservation for women will be held today. There is however no election in eastern Nagaland region due to a poll boycott called by the ENPO.
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"Don't Run Away": Amit Shah Mocks Congress Over Exit Poll Boycott
The Congress's decision to skip exit poll debates has provided fresh ammunition to the BJP ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election in which the party is hoping for a historic third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Delhi Cops File 2 FIRs After DU Walls Defaced With Poll Boycott Slogans
Slogans to boycott the Lok Sabha elections were found on the walls at multiple places on Delhi University campus on Thursday, the police said, adding that two FIRs have been lodged in this connection.
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In 3 Villages, Residents Refused To Vote. They Wanted A Bridge First
As 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories vote today in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election, three groups of villagers -- two in Uttar Pradesh and one in Jharkhand -- have stayed away from the polling booth
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In Gujarat, 3 Villages Boycott Polls Over Pending Issues With Government
Around a thousand voters from across three villages in Gujarat boycotted voting in the Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday, while those in as many other villages partially stayed away from the process over their unfulfilled demands from the government.
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"If Suffering Is Deemed Our Right...": More Kuki-Zo Groups Call For Election Boycott In Manipur
Lok Sabha elections: The Kuki National Assembly (KNA) has condemned the killing of two "village defence volunteers" in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday, allegedly by an armed group from the valley.
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Nagaland Group Decides To Boycott Lok Sabha Polls Over Separate Administration
The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), demanding a separate administration or state comprising six districts of Nagaland, remained adamant to its decision not to take part in the elections to the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland.
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In Blow To Congress, Party's Gujarat Working President, Senior MLA Resign
In a double whammy for Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Gujarat unit working chief Ambarish Der and senior MLA Arjun Modhwadia resigned on Monday expressing anguish over the party's decision to "boycott" Lord Ram temple consecration ceremony.
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Fractious Pakistan Election Fertile Ground For Disinformation
Pakistan Elections: Fake boycotts, fictional ballots and blasphemy smears: a deluge of disinformation accompanied Pakistan's contentious election, with a delayed vote count underway on Friday.
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Imran Khan's Party Says Will Contest Feb 8 Polls Despite Losing 'Bat' Symbol
The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's top leader Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday said his party would not boycott the February 8 election despite being forced to contest without its cricket bat poll symbol.
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Bangladesh Counts Votes After Election Without Opposition
Bangladeshi election officials counted votes Sunday after polls guaranteed to give a fifth term in office to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina closed, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
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Myanmar To Hold Elections In December-January: Junta Chief
Myanmar's junta chief said the country plans to hold elections in December and January, state media reported Thursday, pressing ahead with polls denounced as a sham by international monitors.
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Congress Councillor Resigns Amid Chaos Ahead Of Delhi Mayor Polls
Chaos overtook the mayoral election in Delhi today as the Congress said it would boycott the poll, demanding that the new Mayor serve a full term.
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Nagaland's Historic Local Body Polls With 33% Women's Quota Today
Today's a big day in Nagaland's political history. The first-ever urban local body elections with 33 per cent reservation for women will be held today. There is however no election in eastern Nagaland region due to a poll boycott called by the ENPO.
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"Don't Run Away": Amit Shah Mocks Congress Over Exit Poll Boycott
The Congress's decision to skip exit poll debates has provided fresh ammunition to the BJP ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election in which the party is hoping for a historic third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Delhi Cops File 2 FIRs After DU Walls Defaced With Poll Boycott Slogans
Slogans to boycott the Lok Sabha elections were found on the walls at multiple places on Delhi University campus on Thursday, the police said, adding that two FIRs have been lodged in this connection.
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In 3 Villages, Residents Refused To Vote. They Wanted A Bridge First
As 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories vote today in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election, three groups of villagers -- two in Uttar Pradesh and one in Jharkhand -- have stayed away from the polling booth
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In Gujarat, 3 Villages Boycott Polls Over Pending Issues With Government
Around a thousand voters from across three villages in Gujarat boycotted voting in the Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday, while those in as many other villages partially stayed away from the process over their unfulfilled demands from the government.
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"If Suffering Is Deemed Our Right...": More Kuki-Zo Groups Call For Election Boycott In Manipur
Lok Sabha elections: The Kuki National Assembly (KNA) has condemned the killing of two "village defence volunteers" in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday, allegedly by an armed group from the valley.
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Nagaland Group Decides To Boycott Lok Sabha Polls Over Separate Administration
The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), demanding a separate administration or state comprising six districts of Nagaland, remained adamant to its decision not to take part in the elections to the lone Lok Sabha seat in Nagaland.
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In Blow To Congress, Party's Gujarat Working President, Senior MLA Resign
In a double whammy for Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Gujarat unit working chief Ambarish Der and senior MLA Arjun Modhwadia resigned on Monday expressing anguish over the party's decision to "boycott" Lord Ram temple consecration ceremony.
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Fractious Pakistan Election Fertile Ground For Disinformation
Pakistan Elections: Fake boycotts, fictional ballots and blasphemy smears: a deluge of disinformation accompanied Pakistan's contentious election, with a delayed vote count underway on Friday.
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Imran Khan's Party Says Will Contest Feb 8 Polls Despite Losing 'Bat' Symbol
The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's top leader Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday said his party would not boycott the February 8 election despite being forced to contest without its cricket bat poll symbol.
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Bangladesh Counts Votes After Election Without Opposition
Bangladeshi election officials counted votes Sunday after polls guaranteed to give a fifth term in office to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina closed, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
