Elections

The Election Commission – Clueless, Toothless And Speechless

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Never before has the authority and impartiality of the Commission been challenged in this manner, never before has it been WARNED by a candidate to behave itself, never has it been defied by a state government to do its worst, never before has it been warned of retribution by a state government, rarely has its officials been obstructed as this time.

Will Satpal Maharaj strike in Uttarakhand?

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The day former Congress leader Satpal Maharaj quit the Congress and joined the BJP in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, political circles here were abuzz with rumours that there was a tacit understanding between the godman and the BJP high command that he will be made the chief minister of this small hill state, should the Congress government be toppled.

Record voter turnout in Himachal

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Of the four seats in the state, highest turnout of 69 percent was recorded in Hamirpur constituency, followed by Shimla at 65.2%; Mandi had marginally less voters at 65 percent and in Kangra it was 64.71 percent voter turnout.