Chhattisgarh polls: SCs, STs split in backing BJP, Congress

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 22:21

There appears to be a vertical split in SC and ST voters in Chhattisgarh as far as handing over decisive mandate to Raman Singh government is concerned, with the former extending their support to the ruling party and the latter rallying behind Congress.

Chhattisgarh polls: SCs, STs split in backing BJP, Cong

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:57

There appears to be a vertical split in SC and ST voters in Chhattisgarh as far as handing over decisive mandate to Raman Singh government is concerned, with the former extending their support to the ruling party and the latter rallying behind Congress.

Chhattisgarh`s richest candidate retains Ambikapur seat

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 17:24

Congress` richest candidate in Chhattisgarh Tribhuneshwar Sharan Singh Dev, who has declared his assets worth over Rs 560 crore, has retained Ambikapur constituency in Sarguja district of the state.

Cong wins eight out of 12 seats in Chhattisgarh`s Naxal belt

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 17:07

A sympathy wave following this year`s Naxal attack killing Chhattisgarh`s top Congress leadership, has helped the party win eight of the 12 seats in the worst Left-wing extremism-affected Bastar region in the Assembly polls.

C`garh polls: 10 women candidates emerge winners

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 13:50

A total of 10 women candidates, one less than last time, have emerged victorious in Chhattisgarh Assembly polls where the saffron party is back in power for the third time.

Arrangements made for vote count in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:55

All security arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of counting of votes on Sunday in Chhattisgarh, which went to polls last month.

Chhattisgarh exit polls: Tough fight between BJP, Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 20:24

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are engaged in a tough contest in Chhattisgarh, with neither of the parties getting a majority, exit polls surveys said on Wednesday.

Delhi polls seen as national trend-setter

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 17:30

The counting of the ballots cast in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will take place December 8 and in Mizoram Dec 9.

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong accuses BJP of irregularities in postal ballots

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 15:01

Opposition Congress on Thursday accused BJP of indulging in irregularities with postal ballots for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections and demanded action against alleged `pressure` tactics by the ruling party to get votes.

Narendra Modi replies to EC, says usage of `khooni panja` was figurative

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 20:43

Narendra Modi replied to the Election Commission on Tuesday on using the term `khooni panja` (bloodied hand) during an election rally.

Chhattisgarh elections 2013: 75% polling in Phase 2, says EC

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 08:29

75 per cent polling in Phase II of Chhattisgarh assembly election, the highest ever in the state, says Election Commission

Chhattisgarh polls: Police on alert in Sarguja, Raipur divisions

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 21:28

Security forces have been directed to stay alert in some districts of Sarguja and Raipur divisions ahead of second phase of Chhattisgarh polling Tuesday.