Independent Candidates

Independent candidates from Varanasi accuse EC of bias towards Narendra Modi after poll panel axes nominations on flimsy grounds

The candidates contesting from Varanasi against Narendra Modi have just a little over two weeks to campaign. They all admit that defeating the prime minister is going to prove difficult, but they hope people will take cognisance of their issues.

Gujarat Assembly Election 2017: Three Independent candidates file nominations after issues gazette notification

Three Independent candidates filed nominations on Tuesday after the Election Commission (EC) initiated the poll process by issuing a gazette notification for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly election.

Himachal polls: Tired of 'promises' by Congress and BJP, Gorkhas in Dharamsala field independent candidate Ravinder Rana

Gorkhas in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala constituency are a dissatisfied lot as far as political representation is considered

Goa Election Results 2017: Online petition wants state regional party to shun tie-up with BJP

An online petition on Sunday asked the Goa Forward to shun any tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

UP Election 2017: 160 crorepatis, 126 with criminal cases in fray for sixth phase

A total of 160 crorepati candidates are in the fray in the sixth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections to be held on Saturday, says a report.

UP Election 2017: Report says 250 crorepati candidates, 110 with criminal cases in fray for 3rd phase

Total 250 crorepati candidates are in the fray for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections to be held on Sunday, while 110 contestants have criminal cases against their names, says a latest report.

Jammu and Kashmir polls: 39 independent candidates in fray in first phase

As many as 39 independent candidates out of total 123 are in the fray in 15 assembly segments going to polls in the first phase of elections in Kashmir.

Anna Hazare to campaign for 50 independent candidates across India

Anna Hazare said that the candidates supported by him, if elected, would support neither Congress nor BJP.

Cong-JMM alliances faces challenge of accommodating independents

Confident after RJD chief Lalu's Prasad categorical assurance and letters of support from at least four independent MLAs, JMM's Chief Minister designate Hemant Soren left for Ranchi today.

Congress to form government in Uttarakhand

The Congress with three independents and one UKD MLA will be invited to form the government once they choose the leader of the alliance.