Election 2017

Assembly Election 2017: Exit polls to begin 9 March, but how accurate are the predictions?

Here is a look at the accuracy of exit polls in the recent polls held before this year.

Budget 2017 highlights: Arun Jaitley scores 10/10 on political messaging ahead of Assembly polls

A budget isn't merely an account of the government's income-expenditure and planned layout of proposed revenues and spending for the next fiscal.

BJP's plan to hold elections simultaneously sounds easy only in theory: Congress

Congress said that holding simultaneous elections across the country was a big issue that may require a Constitutional amendment and a larger debate

UP Election 2017: Akhilesh Yadav shares stage with Congress in first joint campaign

Akhilesh also defended the alliance of the two parties, saying now the 'bicycle' will run even faster as there is a 'hand' to help in the ride.

Sexist Sharad Yadav is at it again: JD(U) leader says honour of vote bigger than daughter's honour

Janata Dal United (JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav and a senior leader from Bihar's ruling party added another feather to his collection of Sexist Comments 101.

Arvind Kejriwal slams EC over 'bribe' statement, says poll panel failed to counter corruption

Holding that the EC misinterpreted his comments, Kejriwal also asked the poll panel to make him the brand ambassador to put an end to bribery in elections.

Govt's replies to EC, says Union Budget Constitutional exercise for nation not just few states

It has also said that the advancing of budget presentation was necessary as it would ensure that all budgetary provisions are allocated to different sectors from 1 April, the beginning of the new fiscal.

Union Budget just before elections can be used to appease voters, Opposition parties tell EC

Fearing that the budget session is too close to the election dates for the five state assemblies, an united Opposition on Thursday met Chief Election Commissioner Naseem Zaidi to urge the top election body to postpone the presentation of the Union Budget until the elections are over.

Election 2017: Will take stern action if Model Code of Conduct is violated, says EC

In a strong letter, citing a recent judgement of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission (EC) said peace and tranquility during the polls process is "absolutely essential

Get PM Narendra Modi's photographs removed from govt posters: Congress to EC

Congress on Monday moved the Election Commission demanding removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photographs from government posters at public places, including petrol pumps, ahead of Assembly polls in five states.