Thailand elections should be deferred in face of violence: EC

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:45

After an anti-government protest leader was shot dead, Suthep Thaugsuban, a former Thai deputy prime minister, has expressed hope that Thailand`s Armed Forces will protect them as the political violence intensified in the country.

Andhra Pradesh panchayat polls: 88% voting in second phase

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 11:50

Congress recovered in second phase of elections to gram panchayats in Andhra Pradesh by securing a lead in 10 districts while opposition Telugu Desam continued good run emerging on top in 9 districts.

West Bengal panchayat poll: Two dead, 70% turnout in last phase

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 08:50

Two people died while an average 70 percent voters exercised their democratic rights amid reports of sporadic violence during the fifth and final phase of the West Bengal panchayat polls Thursday.

Over 54 percent polling in Kinnaur for Mandi bypoll

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 09:17

Voters in tribal-dominated Kinnaur Assembly segment of Mandi Parliamentary constituency voted on Thursday in large numbers, registering a 54 per cent turnout.