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"We are not concerned about exit polls; we are concerned about people": Congress' Rakesh Sinha

Despite exit poll prediction that BJP-led NDA can come to power replacing the JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Thursday expressed confidence in victory of INDIA alliance, saying that the public has blessed the 'Mahagathbandha... read..

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"Jharkhand could touch new dimensions of development and progress under BJP's rule": BJP election-in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Expressing his confidence on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s win Jharkhand exit polls, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election-in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the state could touch new dimensions of development and pr... read..

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Sluggish turnout in Maharashtra at 32.18%, Jharkhand records 47.92% turnout at 1 pm

Maharashtra recorded a sluggish voter turnout of 32.18 per cent in the single-phase assembly elections while a turnout of 47.92 per cent was registered in the second phase of assembly polls in Jharkhand as of 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of ... read..

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Jharkhand Assembly election gears for second phase, voting begins

Voting commenced at 7 am on Wednesday for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, covering the remaining 38 seats.... read..

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"Jharkhand people have been cheated by JMM-led alliance govt": Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges voters to support NDA

As voting for the second phase of the assembly elections was about to conclude in Jharkhand, Union Minister and BJP's election-in-charge, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday accused the ruling JMM-led alliance of "cheating" the people of the state.... read..

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Babulal Marandi slams JMM government over corruption, confident of BJP's victory in Jharkhand

BJP-Jharkhand President Babulal Marandi on Wednesday lashed out at the Hemant Soren-led JMM government, accusing it of corruption and failing the people over the past five years.... read..

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"We will see change": BJP leader Sita Soren exudes confidence of NDA victory in Jharkhand polls

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP candidate from Jamtara constituency Sita Soren thanked people for their support saying that the women of the state have decided to bring change.... read..

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Jharkhand records 12.71% voter turnout in 2nd phase of Assembly polls; Maharashtra records low 6.61% turnout

Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 6.61 per cent till 9 am on Wednesday in the single-phase assembly elections that began earlier this morning, while Jharkhand registered a voter turnout of 12.71 per cent by the same time in the second phase of assem... read..

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"People chose Viksit Jharkhand": BJP's Babulal Marandi thanks voters, party leaders as assembly polls conclude

As the Jharkhand Assembly elections concluded on Wednesday, BJP state president Babulal Marandi expressed gratitude to the voters for exercising their democratic rights and to party leaders for their efforts in campaigning and promoting the party's polici... read..

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"We are 'definitely' going to form govt": JMM's Kalpana Soren exudes confidence

As polling for the second phase of assembly elections is underway in Jharkhand, JMM leader Kalpana Soren on Wednesday exuded confidence in the party-led INDIA bloc's victory, saying that they are "definitely" going to form government in the state.... read..

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Most exit polls predict BJP-led NDA getting majority in Jharkhand

Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance.... read..

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Second Phase of Jharkhand assembly polls sees 67.59% voter turnout; Jamtara records highest at 76.16%

Polling for the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections across 38 constituencies in 12 districts concluded on Wednesday, recording an approximate voter turnout of 67.59 per cent till 5.00 pm.... read..

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Slow voter turnout in Maharastra at 18.14%, Jharkhand records 31.37 % turnout at 11 am

A voter turnout of 18.14 per cent was recorded till 11 am in the single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra while Jharkhand recorded a turnout of 31.37 per cent by the same time in the second phase of assembly polls, according to the Election Commissi... read..

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"There is no governance in Jharkhand": Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Coming out heavily against the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said there is "no governance" in the state as women are not safe, the future of the youth is not secure, and that people are suffering un... read..

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Congress' Ahmed Mir exudes confidence in JMM-led alliance's victory in Jharkhand polls

As 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand will go to the polls in the second and final phase of the election on Wednesday, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir, the party's in-charge for the state, expressed confidence in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-lead alliance's vi... read..

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Will win in Jharkhand by two-third majority: BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo

Ahead of the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls, BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo expressed confidence that the party would win the elections by two-thirds majority.... read..

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Jharkhand Elections: Champi Soren accuses Congress, JMM of ignoring Adivasi issues

Ahead of the second phase of the assembly elections in Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Chief Minister Champi Soren on Tuesday attacked Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) for ignoring the issues concerning Adivasis.... read..

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"We will form govt in Jharkhand for next five years": Congress' Ghulam Ahmed Mir

Amid the ongoing assembly elections in Jharkhand and the last day of campaigning, State Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Monday expressed confidence about the party's performance and forming the government in the state, saying that they will perform... read..

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"BJP trying to mislead people of Jharkhand": JMM's Manoj Pandey

After a row erupted over BJP's 'objectionable' social media posts, JMM leader Manoj Pandey on Monday slammed the BJP and said that they are trying to mislead the people of the Jharkhand.... read..

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"People full of hate": Union Min Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Congress over Kharge's remarks on BJP-RSS

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on BJP and RSS.... read..

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"Nothing wrong in it": Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh

Reacting to a legal notice to singer Diljit Dosanjh from the Telangana government, to not perform songs promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence during his concert in Hyderabad, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday said that the notice wa... read..

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"Home Minister should do his work...": Rahul Gandhi on situation in Manipur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Home Minister Amit Shah over the situation in Manipur and said peace should be restored in the northeastern state.... read..

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Jharkhand polls: Rahul Gandhi lists out poll promises, says paddy farmers will receive Rs 3200 per quintal

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi listed out the poll promises of INDIA bloc in the Jharkhand assembly elections, and said that the paddy farmers will receive Rs 3200 per quintal, as compared to Rs 2400 per quintal they rece... read..

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"Mistake that we didn't implement it...": Rahul Gandhi on Caste Census

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday admitted that it was a mistake that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government could not implement the Caste Census while being in power for 10 years.... read..

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"BJP government working against Jharkhand, Centre has not given dues of Rs 1.36 lakh crore": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Centre of "working against Jharkhand" and "not giving Rs 1.36 lakh crore dues" to the state.... read..

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People want double-engine government in Jharkhand: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for Jharkhand elections Himanta Biswa Sarma said that campaigning has been good and the people want a double-engine government in the state.... read..

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Election Commission directs BJP Jharkhand to remove 'objectionable' posts from social media

Taking serious note of the complaints from Indian National Congress (INC) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) regarding a misleading and malicious video posted by the BJP Jharkhand on social media, the Election Commission on Sunday directed Chief Electoral O... read..

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"JMM-Congress coalition will emerge stronger to form govt ": Ghulam Mir on Phase-2 Jharkhand polls

Jharkhand Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir expressed confidence in the victory of the ruling JMM-Congress coalition following the first phase of voting in the state and emphasized that the voter turnout reflects the positive impact of the coalition's w... read..

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Raveena Tandon visits Baidyanath temple with daughter Rasha

Actress Raveena Tandon recently embarked on a spiritually enriching journey to the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple in Jharkhand, accompanied by her daughter, Rasha Thadani.... read..

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Jharkhand govt provided ID proofs to infiltrators, interests of tribals encroached: BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo

Ahead of the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls, BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo alleged that the Jharkhand Government's special branch provided documents and ID proofs to infiltrators and the interests of tribals at Santhal Pargana have been encro... read..

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"People of BJP should consider even one open seat as an achievement": JMM leader Manoj Pandey

Ahead of Jharkhand elections, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should consider them even sitting for the elections as a big achievement considering the fact that the people of Jharkhand had alread... read..

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Jharkhand Polls: Defence Minister challenges Rahul Gandhi over caste census

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked Rahul Gandhi over a caste-based census during an election campaign in Jharkhand on Friday.... read..

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Jharkhand: CM Soren extends wishes on state foundation day, alleges BJP of not allowing publication of illustration in national newspapers

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of not allowing an illustration extending wishes to people on state foundation day to be published in the national newspapers.... read..

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JMM defends Congress leader's LPG promise for "infiltrators" amid BJP criticism

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey has defended Congress Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir's controversial promise of providing LPG cylinders at Rs 450 to "infiltrators."... read..

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Congress, JMM promising gas cylinders to illegal immigrants: BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacks INDIA bloc in Jharkhand

A day after the first phase of polling, BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacked the ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkhand and said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has promised gas cylinders to the "illegal immigrants" launched a scathing attack on the ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkh... read..

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"JMM wants to keep Jharkhand trapped in poverty": Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP Jharkhand co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in the state saying that the Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led party wanted to keep state in the clutches of poverty.... read..

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"RJD-JMM-Congress cheated public not just on one front, but on every front": BJP MP Anurag Thakur

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the ruling INDIA alliance in Jharkhand stating that in their last five years' regime, the people of Jharkhand have only got "love-jihad" and "land jihad". Thakur accused the ruling alliance of... read..

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"They voted to free themselves from misgovernance and bring in BJP": BJP MP Anurag Thakur on first polling session in Jharkhand

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday thanked voters for choosing BJP after the first phase of polling of the Jharkhand Assembly elections was conducted.... read..

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