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Independent candidates from Varanasi accuse EC of bias towards Narendra Modi after poll panel axes nominations on flimsy grounds
Rashmesehgal • 6 years agoThe 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
• 7 years agoThree 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
Sat Singh • 7 years agoGorkhas 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
Ians • 8 years agoAn 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
• 8 years agoA 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
• 8 years agoTotal 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
Fp Archives • 10 years agoAs 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
Fp Archives • 11 years agoAnna Hazare said that the candidates supported by him, if elected, would support neither Congress nor BJP.
Cong-JMM alliances faces challenge of accommodating independents
Fp Archives • 12 years agoConfident 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
Fp Staff • 13 years agoThe Congress with three independents and one UKD MLA will be invited to form the government once they choose the leader of the alliance.