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Under fire, Mulayam retracts his remarks on rape victims

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav today did a U-turn saying after promising jobs to rape victims. He said, he had only spoken about justice to the rape victims and not about providing government jobs to them.

Amarinder Singh casts his vote with entire family

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh along with his family members today cast his vote in Patiala for elections to the 117-member state assembly.

BJP getting support from backwards due to Kushwaha: Kalraj

BJP feels that tainted former BSP leader Babu Singh Kushwaha's support to it could bolster its prospects in the elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress, SP main contenders in UP polls: Digvijay

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today said that Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) are the main contenders in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, while BJP is nowhere in the picture.

Jama Masjid Imam supports SP, Digvijaya not worried

The Imam of the Jama Masjid appealed to voters to vote for the Samajawadi Party.

BJP cries foul, asks EC to remove biased poll officials

The BJP says that the Election Commission should take decisive steps to remove poll officials believed to be biased in favour of the ruling BSP.

Indo-Nepal border to be sealed before UP polls

Security along the borders has been stepped up in the wake of reports that anti-social elements could infiltrate into the state and disrupt polling.

Goa: BJP's campaign starts, Cong's yet to get off the ground

Even as BJP is midway through its `Jana Sampark Abhiyaan' (contact with people) ahead of March 3 assembly polls, the election campaign of the ruling Congress is yet to start off.

EC flays political parties for irresponsible remarks

Terming as "irresponsible" remarks of political parties criticising its orders, the Election Commission today said if they feel heat of its directive, "it is their problem".

Notification for fourth phase of UP polls issued

Notification for the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections was issued today, setting in motion the process of filing nominations.

Kalam, Dhoni urge youth to register as voters

The objective behind National Voters' Day is to increase enrollment of voters.

BJP's tall leaders dwarfed after Uma's entry: Digvijaya

Accusing the BJP of disrupting the communal harmony, Singh alleged that the party's politics began and ended with Hindu-Muslim tension.

BJP accuses MGP of 'double standards' for being with Congress

BJP today said that for a pre-poll alliance with Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party to happen, the MGP, which is sharing power with Congress, should first pull out of the government.

Congress, BJP two sides of the same coin: Mayawati

The Uttar Pradesh CM cautioned against opposition parties, saying they can try to mislead them in the name of caste and religion during elections.

'I like Rahul's reaction to shoe throwing': Omar

The shoe fell 10 meters short of the Congress general secretary and the attacker, identified as Kuldip, was immediately taken into custody.

EC may constitute award for best media campaign

The CEC said a jury consisting of eminent people like leading journalists and jurists could be set up to pick the media institution which had run the best campaign.

Bharti attacks Cong on Muslim reservation in UP

BJP leader Uma Bharti today termed Congress' promise of providing nine per cent reservation to backward Muslims in Uttar Pradesh as "anti-constitutional", saying she would oppose the decision "tooth and nail".

Chopper not allowed to land in Faizabad by Maya govt, alleges Khurshid

Union Minister Salman Khurshid accused Faizabad district administration of denying permission to land his chopper in Kumarganj area in Milkipur Assembly constituency

Shoe thrown at Team Anna in Uttarakhand

A man has been arrested when he tried to throw a shoe at Team Anna in Dehradun, the police said.

Congress using 'Rushdie dish' to woo Muslims: Uma

Amid the controversy over Salman Rushdie's India visit, BJP leader Uma Bharti today said that the Congress will be looking to exploit the issue to the hilt to win over Muslims voters in Uttar Pradesh.

Bharati's comments on Rahul not important: Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad, said that the Congress should not accord importance to comments made by Uma Bharati against Rahul Gandhi and instead focus on other issues like bringing the party back to power in Uttar Pradesh.

Vote Congress out: Hema Malini tells Manipur

The BJP MP lashed out at the UPA government saying nothing has been done to ameliorate the sufferings and immense hardships of the people of the state.

New EVMs to have paper trail: BEL

The proposal is still at the trial stage and next round of tests would take place in the coming months.

Will investigate vendetta cases if voted to power: Amarinder

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh said yesterday that an inquiry commission would be set up to investigate cases of vendetta irrespective of any party or position, if the Congress is voted to power.

Maha BJP asks leaders not to seek poll tickets for relatives

Maharashtra BJP has asked its party leaders to desist from seeking tickets to contest the upcoming elections to the zilla parishads and municipal corporations in the state for their relatives or acquaintances.

Goa Congmen start poll campaign without waiting for alliance

Congress leaders in Goa have began their poll campaign in the state, even though there is still uncertainty over the party's alliance with the NCP.

Priyanka exhorts workers to ensure Cong's success in UP poll

On the second day of her three-day programme, Priyanka Gandhi continued her dialogue with party workers and candidates in four constituencies of Salon, Sareni, Sadar and Uchachar

FIR against Akhilesh Yadav for violating model code

A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) Uttar Pradesh president Akhilesh Yadav and 35 of his partymen for allegedly violating the model code of conduct in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh.

UP polls: Priyanka Gandhi begins tour of Amethi, Rae Bareli

Priyanka Gandhi today began her tour of Congress strongholds Amethi and Rae Bareli and met with party workers to devise a strategy for the upcoming UP Assembly polls.