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SKM leader Prem Singh Tamang sworn in as chief minister of Sikkim
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha leader Prem Singh Tamang was sworn in as chief minister of Sikkim on Monday for the second time.
![SKM leader Tamang takes oath as Sikkim chief minister SKM leader Tamang takes oath as Sikkim chief minister](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/Screenshot_2024-06-10_164804_1718018293397_1718020496989.png)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:28 PM IST
ANI |
Pema Khandu ‘bows in gratitude’ as BJP sweeps Arunachal Pradesh election
The BJP was re-elected with a thumping majority, winning 46 seats in the 60-member assembly.
![Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu submits his resignation to state governor Lieutenant Gen (Retd.) KT Parnaik at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar on Sunday. (ANI) Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu submits his resignation to state governor Lieutenant Gen (Retd.) KT Parnaik at Raj Bhawan in Itanagar on Sunday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/02/148x111/Arunachal-Pradesh-chief-minister-Pema-Khandu-submi_1717341506891_1717341517137.jpg)
Published on Jun 02, 2024 09:31 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Odisha assembly election: Exit poll shows nail-biting contest between BJD, BJP
The India Today-Axis My India exit poll has given 62-80 seats to each side in the 147-member assembly.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Chandikhole, Odisha last month. (ANI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Chandikhole, Odisha last month. (ANI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/02/148x111/Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-with-Odisha-CM-Naveen_1713410436109_1717336041188.jpg)
Published on Jun 02, 2024 08:08 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Sikkim assembly polls: Counting of votes on Sunday
Sikkim witnessed primarily a bipolar contest between the ruling SKM and its principal opposition SDF with the BJP expected to put up a fight in around five seats
![While the SKM is trying to retain power in Sikkim for the second time in a row, the SDF, which was in power for 25 years till 2019, is now trying to bounce back. (Representative Image) While the SKM is trying to retain power in Sikkim for the second time in a row, the SDF, which was in power for 25 years till 2019, is now trying to bounce back. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/01/150x84/While-the-SKM-is-trying-to-retain-power-in-Sikkim-_1717242561586.jpg)
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:20 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha assembly elections 2024: Polling underway for 203 seats
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha assembly elections: Polling is underway for 28 seats in Odisha's 1st round of assembly polls and 175 assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh.
![Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik and YSRCP president and chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik and YSRCP president and chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/13/148x111/assembly_polls_1715566517574_1715566524500.jpg)
Updated on May 13, 2024 08:28 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
3 turncoats in BJD list of 9 assembly candidates
With the latest list, the BJD has announced 108 candidates for the 147-member Assembly. The party is yet to announce its candidates for 39 assembly seats
![BJD president and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (File) BJD president and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/06/150x84/BJD-president-and-Odisha-chief-minister-Naveen-Pat_1712394503072.jpg)
Published on Apr 06, 2024 02:39 PM IST
BJP, Congress announce candidates for Odisha assembly polls
BJP has fielded 112 candidates while Congress named 47 wherein the former has given tickets to eight women candidates for the assembly election this year
![The Assembly elections in Odisha will be held in four phases on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1. (File photo) The Assembly elections in Odisha will be held in four phases on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1. (File photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/02/150x84/The-Assembly-elections-in-Odisha-will-be-held-in-f_1712056609638.jpg)
Published on Apr 02, 2024 04:47 PM IST
‘Cong will decide about making me CM in future’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar
There was stiff competition between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the Chief Minister's post after the Assembly election results in May last year.
![Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar (PTI) Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/28/148x111/DK-Shivakumar--PTI-_1707851523177_1711601990702.jpg)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 01:34 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Confident of winning LS and Jharkhand assembly polls, says LoP Bauri
Regarding the prospects of the BJP coming into power in the state in the upcoming assembly election, Bauri said, “Though we are prepared for any moment, we are confident of winning both the parliamentary and assembly elections in the state. We aim to secure all 14 parliamentary seats and the majority of assembly seats in Jharkhand during the 2024 elections.”
![Jharkhand Leader of Opposition, Amar Bauri, criticised the Hemant Soren-led state government on Saturday (HT Photo) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition, Amar Bauri, criticised the Hemant Soren-led state government on Saturday (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/06/150x84/Jharkhand-Leader-of-Opposition--Amar-Bauri--critic_1704558516661.jpg)
Published on Jan 06, 2024 09:58 PM IST
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Praduman ChoubeySix-party alliance ZPM wins Mizoram assembly election, setback for ruling MNF
Mizoram election results 2023: Chief minister Zoramthanga lost the Aizawl East-1 seat to ZPM's Lalthansanga after three rounds of counting.
![Chief minister Zoramthanga and e ZPM's CM candidate Lalduhoma Chief minister Zoramthanga and e ZPM's CM candidate Lalduhoma](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/04/148x111/Zoram_People_Movement_1701677623533_1701677637229.jpeg)
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 02:06 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh exit poll 2023 puts BJP ahead of Congress; CM predicts huge win
MP exit poll 2023: TV9 Bharatvarsh-Polstrat exit poll predicted that Congress may win between 111 and 121 seats, while BJP may secure between 106 and 116 seats.
![Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kamal Nath Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kamal Nath](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/30/148x111/shivraj-on-kamalnath_1663824545_1701350624763_1701350639537.jpg)
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Gehlot shares Sachin Pilot's video message after PM Modi's ‘infighting’ jab
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot shares a video message by Sachin Pilot urging people to vote for Congress.
![Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot with Congress leader Sachin Pilot. (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot with Congress leader Sachin Pilot. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/24/148x111/PTI09-10-2023-000268B-0_1697708879292_1700802503350.jpg)
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 12:46 PM IST
Mayawati to kickstart BSP’s Telangana election campaign
“The BSP is working to expand its base in the South India with mobilising the party cadre in Telangana assembly election.”
![BSP chief Mayawati (AP Photo) BSP chief Mayawati (AP Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/21/150x84/BSP-chief-Mayawati--AP-Photo-_1700588309777.jpg)
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Congress leaders in MP demand police action against thrashing of party worker
The Congress worker, who is the party's block president, Manoj Patel was beaten up by some persons in Panagar assembly constituency.
![Congress leaders hand over memo to police.(ANI) Congress leaders hand over memo to police.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/21/148x111/Cong_1700552934153_1700552941605.jpg)
Published on Nov 21, 2023 01:21 PM IST
ANI |
Vijayendra takes charge as K'taka BJP chief, ensures party will win all LS seats
Vijayendra, the newly-appointed president of BJP's Karnataka unit, has vowed to win all 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state in next year's elections.
![Newly appointed Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa greets the crowd after taking charge, outside the party office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (ANI) Newly appointed Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa greets the crowd after taking charge, outside the party office, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/15/150x84/Newly-appointed-Karnataka-Bharatiya-Janata-Party--_1700076053614.jpg)
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
‘Muh bohot chalta hai’: Kamal Nath's barb at Shivraj Chouhan; CM rebuts
Both the former and incumbent CMs take swipe at each other as the BJP and Congress approach the final campaigning session ahead of the assembly election.
![Congress leader Kamal Nath (L). Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan (R) Congress leader Kamal Nath (L). Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan (R)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/14/148x111/MP_1699944548690_1699944566359.jpg)
Published on Nov 14, 2023 12:22 PM IST
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan recreates viral meme with Bhupendra Jogi. Watch
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan collaborated with Bhupendra Jogi ahead of the Assembly election 2023.
![MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Bhupendra Jogi. (Instagram/@Shivraj Singh Chouhan) MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Bhupendra Jogi. (Instagram/@Shivraj Singh Chouhan)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/11/10/148x111/Shivraj_singh_chohan_with_bhupendra_jodi_1699596501850_1699596508567.png)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 11:40 AM IST
Punjab CM Mann promises free power, mohalla clinics in MP
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday campaigned in favour of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates for the assembly election in Madhya Pradesh
![Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during a roadshow in favour of AAP candidate from Maharajpur Constituency in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during a roadshow in favour of AAP candidate from Maharajpur Constituency in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/26/150x84/Punjab-chief-minister-Bhagwant-Mann-during-a-roads_1698349680902.jpg)
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Fearing partisanship, BJP seeks removal of chief secretary ahead of state polls
The memorandum reads that Usha Sharma, a 1985 batch IAS officer in Rajasthan cadre and current chief secretary of the state, is working as a representative of the Ashok Gehlot government and demanded she should be removed from the post with immediate effect in the elections
![A delegation led by Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore met Chief Electoral Officer of the Election Department Praveen Gupta on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum (Twitter/@Rajendra4BJP) A delegation led by Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore met Chief Electoral Officer of the Election Department Praveen Gupta on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum (Twitter/@Rajendra4BJP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/25/150x84/A-delegation-led-by-Leader-of-Opposition-Rajendra-_1698240349077.jpg)
Published on Oct 25, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Congress dubs BJP’s ‘nutritious food to children’ campaign as political gimmick
According to the party’s publicity campaign it has recently launched another scheme - ‘nutritious food to children’- associated with the CM Ladli Behna Yojana
![The BJP has put up hoardings all around the state highlighting the ‘nutritious food element’ related to the Ladli Behna scheme (HT Photo/Sourced) The BJP has put up hoardings all around the state highlighting the ‘nutritious food element’ related to the Ladli Behna scheme (HT Photo/Sourced)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/20/150x84/The-BJP-has-put-up-hoardings-all-around-the-state-_1697788490767.jpg)
Will Congress reverse trend or BJP come to power? Rajasthan to vote on Nov 23
The counting of votes will take place on December 3, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday.
![Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot (File Photo) Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/09/148x111/Chief-minister-Ashok-Gehlot-said-matters-related-t_1696599454283_1696834898008.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 12:39 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
EC announces poll dates for MP, Rajasthan, 3 other states. Results on December 3
Mizoram election on November 7, Chhattisgarh on November 7 and November 17, MP on November 17, Rajasthan on November 23, Telangana on November 30.
![Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar (File Photo) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/09/148x111/Chief-Election-Commissioner--CEC--Rajiv-Kumar--Fil_1696833437754_1696833453851.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 01:12 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
ECI announces assembly polls; Mizoram to go first, Telangana last: Key takeaways
Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana will go to polls this year.
![Election Commission of India (Representative Photo) Election Commission of India (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/09/148x111/Election-Commission-of-India--Representative-Photo_1689582294955_1696834099261.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 12:18 PM IST
Congress Working Committee meet: Poll plan, caste census on agenda. Top points
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul, the CMs of all the Congress-ruled states and the top party brass will deliberate on several issues.
![Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at CWC meeting in Hyderabad (Twitter/@kharge)(HT_PRINT) Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at CWC meeting in Hyderabad (Twitter/@kharge)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/09/148x111/Congress-chief-Mallikarjun-Kharge-with-Congress-le_1696827411400_1696827421192.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 10:33 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Nisha Anand
EC convenes meeting of its observers to finalise strategy for upcoming polls
The poll panel is likely to announce election in the five states in the next few days.
![The Election Commission (HT File) The Election Commission (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/05/148x111/The-Election-Commission--EC--on-Thursday-lauded-th_1694719952955_1696497117725.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2023 02:43 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
MP government notifies Pandhurna, Maihar as new districts in cabinet meeting
In the cabinet meeting, which is likely to be the last before assembly election later this year, as many as 118 proposals announced by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan were approved
![The proposal of charging one time exam fee for competitive examinations being conducted by SSB was also approved. (MP Vidhan Sabha) The proposal of charging one time exam fee for competitive examinations being conducted by SSB was also approved. (MP Vidhan Sabha)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/05/150x84/The-proposal-of-charging-one-time-exam-fee-for-com_1696492755153.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2023 01:29 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan withdraws Janasena from NDA, supports TDP during ‘difficult times’
Pawan Kalyan said that Janasena TDP is needed for good governance and development of Andhra Pradesh.
![Janasena party chief Pawan Kalyan (L) with TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu (File) Janasena party chief Pawan Kalyan (L) with TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/05/148x111/Pawan-Kalyan-came-to-the-residence-of-N-Chandrabab_1673202566231_1696487469715.jpg)
Published on Oct 05, 2023 12:30 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Govt will repeat in Rajasthan changing 3-decade-old tradition, says Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot, addressing a Kissan rally in Ajeetgarh town in Srimadhopur assembly constituency, said the Congress will contest unitedly in the upcoming assembly election in Rajasthan
![Congress leader Sachin Pilot. (File Photo) Congress leader Sachin Pilot. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/10/01/150x84/Congress-leader-Sachin-Pilot---File-Photo-_1696169698020.jpg)
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 07:45 PM IST
On ‘lack of confidence’ in Shivraj Chouhan jibe, CM says ‘Congress is perturbed’
After the release of two lists of candidates yesterday, Congress said BJP has ‘lack of confidence’ on CM. Shivraj's rebutted with confidence on BJP's victory.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan(ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/26/148x111/ANI-20230925120-0_1695723954118_1695723971058.jpg)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 03:59 PM IST
HT Interview: If Oppn fights together, we are going to succeed, says Kharge
The 81-year-old is feeling quietly confident about the upcoming five state assembly polls
![Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI)(HT_PRINT) Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/15/148x111/Mallikarjun-Kharge--PTI-_1694806400598_1694806418582.jpg)
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 07:19 AM IST