Uttar Pradesh Elections

Hold Panchayat Elections By April 30, High Court To UP Poll Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 5, 2021

In a significant order, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh Election Commission to ensure holding of the village panchayat elections by April 30 this year.

Nitish Kumar's Party To Run Against BJP In UP, Says "Everything's Fine"

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday January 27, 2021

The Janata Dal-United (JDU) will contest next year's Uttar Pradesh elections separately from its Bihar ally BJP, the party announced on Wednesday, saying the decision had nothing to do with developments in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's state where "everything is fine".

Opinion: From UP To Punjab, Kejriwal's Exaggerated Plans

Opinion | Ashutosh | Thursday December 17, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, undaunted by his earlier failure at expansion, has announced new plans to expand his Aam Aadmi Party's influence. He has announced that the party will contest the next Uttar Pradesh election in 2022.

Opinion: Mayawati Taking Sides, Big Rajya Sabha Catch - BJP's Sweet Spot

Opinion | Swati Chaturvedi | Tuesday November 3, 2020

Having mistreated or annoyed some of its big allies into exiting its team, the BJP has more reason than ever to keep Mayawati happy. Her huge Dalit support base will help in the BJP's re-election plan for Uttar Pradesh, which is, along with Bengal, the big focus now for India's ruling party. And it will all move at a deliberate, carefully-timed pac...

Elections To 11 UP Legislative Council Seats Deferred Amid Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 5, 2020

The Election Commission has postponed the elections to 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats which will fall vacant in May because of the ongoing lockdown, a senior official said on Saturday.

Bypolls To Two Rajya Sabha Seats In UP On September 23: Election Body

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 29, 2019

Bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, that had fallen vacant earlier this month following the resignations of the sitting Samajwadi Party members, will be held on September 23, the Election Commission announced today.

Bypolls To Two Rajya Sabha Seats In UP On September 23: Election Body

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 29, 2019

Bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, that had fallen vacant earlier this month following the resignations of the sitting Samajwadi Party members, will be held on September 23, the Election Commission announced today.

After Poll Results, First Rejig In Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Likely Soon

India News | PressTrust of India | Monday May 27, 2019

The BJP's win in Uttar Pradesh has paved way for the first reshuffle of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's council of ministers to fill the vacancies created by three state ministers winning the Lok Sabha election and a fourth being sacked.

Elections 2019: In Uttar Pradesh, BJP Drives Through Alliance Roadblocks

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 23, 2019

The alliance of Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav has spectacularly failed to stop the march of the BJP through Uttar Pradesh, the state that sends the highest number of lawmakers to parliament. The BJP is leading in 62 of the state's 80 seats - 11 short of the 73 seats it won along with ally Apna Dal in 2014.

Election Results 2019: 12 Heavyweight Battles In Uttar Pradesh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2019

With a few hours left for counting of votes to begin, the spotlight is on the heavyweight battles in Uttar Pradesh that will decide the future of the country in the next five years.

Election Results: Rural Voters In UP Hold The Key To Who Might Form Government

Written by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 21, 2019

The Lok Sabha election result 2019 will be declared on May 23. Uttar Pradesh has always been a crucial state in the Lok Sabha elections, but this time the sheer difference in turnout between urban and rural belts of UP will play a very significant role on the outcome in the state.

Prepping For "Next Step", Says Akhilesh Yadav After Meeting Mayawati

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday May 20, 2019

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, after meeting with alliance partner Mayawati on Monday, spoke about prepping for "the next step", ahead of results on May 23 Thursday.

Exit Poll 2019: More Than Half Of UP Seats May Go To BJP, Predict Exit Polls

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday May 19, 2019

Exit Poll 2019: The Grand Alliance of Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati may not be able to stop the BJP march through Uttar Pradesh --the state that sends the maximum number of lawmakers to the Lok Sabha, predict early exit polls. But among opposition parties, they might fare the best against the BJP, the poll of polls show.

Election 2019 Phase 7 Highlights: Voting For Final Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections Ends

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday May 19, 2019

Voting has ended for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections.

No Top Court Reprieve For Mayawati's Party Candidate, Accused Of Rape

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 17, 2019

The Supreme Court Friday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to a SP-BSP alliance candidate from Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, who was seeking relief till May 23 in a rape case registered against him.