Tight security arrangements for Rajasthan Assembly session

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 16:44

Elaborate security arrangements will be made for the first session of Rajasthan Assembly beginning from January 21.

BJP won Rajasthan due to Modi`s `Goebellesian` tactics: Gehlot

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 17:16

"Narendra Modi`s thoughts are threat to Indian democracy," says former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot who accused him of provoking communal feelings in the state during the recent elections which Congress lost badly.

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 14:38

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday retained 46 ministries as she alloted portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Health and Mines among her Cabinet ministers.

Churu Assembly election: Over 78 per cent votes polled

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 19:43

An estimated 78.55 per cent voters exercised their franchise in Churu Assembly poll on Friday which ended peacefully amid tight security arrangements, a spokesperson of Chief Electoral Officer said.

Vasundhara Raje stakes claim to form government in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 11:59

BJP`s Chief Ministerial candidate Vasundhara Raje on Tuesday called on Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva to stake claim to form the government following her party`s landslide win in the Assembly polls.

Three women winners among the youngest in Rajasthan polls

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 22:47

25-year old Kamini Jindal, a first-time contender, would be the youngest member in the 14th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly while the second and third places are also occupied by women.

BJP MLA wins by highest margin in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 20:00

Five-time BJP MLA Ghanshyam Tiwari scored the biggest victory in 2013 Rajasthan assembly polls by retaining Sanganer seat defeating Congress candidate with a huge margin of 63,350 votes in a one-sided contest.

BSP`s vote share growth hit in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:09

After seeing a steady growth in their vote share, Mayawati`s BSP suffered a decline for the first time in Rajasthan where the BJP romped home with 162 seats.

Congress washed out in Hadouti region

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:45

Handing out defeat to key Congress candidates, BJP washed out the ruling party completely in Hadouti region of Rajasthan by winning 16 out of 17 seats.

Vasundhara Raje to chair BJP legislature meet today

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 09:21

A day after her party stormed back to power riding a strong anti-incumbency wave in Rajasthan, BJP`s Chief Ministerial candidate Vasundhara Raje will chair the party`s legislature party meeting here on Monday.