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Himachal polls: Shimla records lowest turnout
Seat of power since the days of the British Raj, the democratic process has failed to strike its roots firmly in Shimla, which has a population of 54,720 and recorded the lowest polling in the state.
Over 60 percent polling in Himachal Pradesh till 3 pm
The maximum turnout was in Kullu district (68 percent) followed by Sirmaur (66 percent), Chamba (62 percent), Solan, Bilaspur and Mandi (59 percent each), Shimla (58 percent) and Kangra district (56 percent).
Himachal polls: Sluggish start, 30% voter turnout by noon
Officials said there was no report of any delay in starting the poll process. The polling will end at 5 pm.
Why Dhumal, Virbhadra can't vote for themselves in HP
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal is contesting from Hamirpur but would cast his vote in Bhoranj constituency as his native Samirpur has now become a part of Bhoranj.
Himachal polling begins; will it be Dhumal again?
Battle lines have been drawn as polling has begun for the 68-member Himachal Assembly where political heavyweights Prem Kumar Dhumal and Virbhadra Singh are jostling for attention of voters.
Not Cong or BJP, Himachal needs third alternative: Yechury
Talking to media-persons, Yechury said that "for the first time CPI(M) and CPI are contesting all the 68 seats in alliance with Himachal Lokhit Party (HLP), sending a clear message to the people that this 'morcha' is a viable alternative to BJP and Congress."
No anti-incumbency wave in HP, but Cong inching closer to BJP
Dhumal is still the most popular bet for chief minister; Virbhadra in the run despite graft allegations.
India can grow 8-9% with reforms: Singapore PM
Hailing India's efforts since economic liberalisation in 1991, he said the country needs to capitalise on its large human capital and build on the success in the information technology sector.
SP parliamentary board meet on Wednesday
The party hopes to get a clear majority in the state on its own.
TMC not to support Congress in WB Rajya Sabha poll
Five nominees from Bengal will be elected to the Rajya Sabha as five seats will fall vacant on 2 April. Election will be held on 30 March.
Okram Ibobi Singh sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur
Governor Gurbachan Jagat administered the oath of office and secrecy to Singh at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan at around 3:20 pm.
Akhilesh to seek election to Legislative Council
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister-designate Akhilesh Yadav has said he will seek an election to the state's Legislative Council instead of contesting an Assembly by-poll.
Parkash Singh Badal sworn in as Punjab CM
Leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) Parkash Singh Badal has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Punjab for a record fifth term.
Spurned in Uttarakhand, Union Minister Rawat resigns
Union minister Harish Rawat, who lost in the race for Uttarakhand Chief Ministership, is said to have resigned from the Union government.
The crorepati leader: Oh my, how well politics pays!
The numbers, provided by ADReforms, narrate another story of Indian democracy, beyond victory and defeat of parties and people voting their aspirations.
Goa sent a pro-stability, anti-dynasty message; when will others follow?
Dynastic features have not been new to Goa but this time things have changed.
Bhatta-Parsaul debacle: Rahul entered late, left early
The Congress was confident that Bhatta-Parsaul belonged to them but the results said otherwise. People feel Rahul balm was late, short-lived and failed to last till end.
Parkash Singh Badal to be Punjab CM on 14 March
All speculation over leadership was firmy put to rest when the Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD) unanimously elected Badal as its Legislature party leader.
BJP still hopeful of forming govt in Uttarakhand
BJP, which has fallen short of majority in Uttarakhand and one seat behind Congress, has not lost hopes of forming a government in the state.
Congress' biggest failure is Digvijaya Singh himself
It was Rahul Gandhi’s job to campaign and to bring the crowds in, more in the role of a celebrity than anything else. It was Digvijaya Singh’s job, helped by party officers and other cadre, to convert these crowds into something tangible — votes and seats.
Akhilesh Yadav: SP's poster boy who won them UP
Akhilesh Yadav has won national acclaim by helping return his father to power as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous and politically key state.
Muslim votes: Why SP must thank Gadkari
The Muslim community voted overwhelmingly for the SP. There could have been a sub-surface polarisation.
Congress, do you have any ideas for redemption?
All options look closed now. The party could begin with a political prime minister.
Amar Singh congratulates Mulayam on UP poll victory
Singh's year-old Rashtriya Lok Manch, which had fielded 360 candidates in UP, failed to open its account in the assembly polls.
SP to choose CM after Holi; Akhilesh favoured
The Samajwadi Party, which got an absolute majority in Uttar Pradesh, would choose its next chief minister after Holi, amid demands from the party's parliamentary party members that Akhilesh Yadav be handed over the reins of the state.
BJP’s shrinking poll results flash danger signal for party
The party’s vote share has dipped three percent in UP; in Punjab it has lost five seats.
BJP tries to gather support to form new govt in Uttarakhand
The party's move came after Congress, too, began efforts to form a new government in Uttarakhand following its wafer-thin one seat lead against the ruling BJP.
People will regret voting SP to power: Mayawati
The BSP leader said the Dalit vote had not shifted to any other party and she believed the people would vote the party back to power in the next elections.
Sonia holds meeting to discuss poll outcome
Congress President Sonia Gandhi today held a meeting of party general secretaries and office bearers to discuss the outcome of the Assembly elections in five states, including Uttar Pradesh, and the reasons behind it.
Dear Akhilesh, your law and order problem begins now
The celebration of SP's victory by firing guns has already claimed the life of one seven-year-old. Akhilesh has his work cut out for him in reining in his gun-toting supporters.