Poll Campaign

Karnataka polls: BJP to launch its poll campaign today

Bangalore: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will on Friday officially launch it's poll campaign and release it's poll manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly election, which will be held on May 5.

The ruling party in the state is set to unleash a high-pitch campaign for the May 5 assembly polls, with its top national leaders slated to travel cross the state from April 21. Announcing the campaign schedule, BJP state unit president Prahlad Joshi rubbished media reports raising questions about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's involvement in electioneering.

"Modiji is expected to give his dates to us soon," he said amid speculation that the Gujarat Chief Minister may not expose himself to a political risk as the BJP is battling a strong anti-incumbency factor in the state. Former deputy prime minister LK Advani would kickstart the electioneering for a day addressing meetings in Rannebennur and Davanagere on April 21, Joshi said.

Joshi said the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj will address a meeting in Bangalore and party President Rajnath Singh at Belgaum and Yenakanmaradi on April 21. Another senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu is scheduled to address rallies in Raichur, Sindhanur and Gangavati the same day....more    

Kanpur gears up for high profile poll rallies

Kanpur: The local administration is scurrying to put up the paraphernalia for two high profile election rallies by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in Kanpur on Friday. Officials hope that the events on Friday would go on smoothly without any hiccups. Top leaders like SP's Mulayam Singh Yadav, BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit and several other local leaders visited the city for campaigning...  

'Team Anna's poll campaign won't have impact in UP'

Allahabad: Lashing out at Team Anna for its anti-Congress propaganda, UPCC president Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Monday asserted that Anna Hazare's decision to campaign against the party in poll-bound states will not have much impact in Uttar Pradesh. "I wish speedy recovery to Anna Hazare whom we consider an honourable social activist...it may not be out of place to say that Team Anna has lost its sense of direction and...  

DMK starts campaign, laptops for all students

New Delhi: DMK patriarch and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Thursday filed his nomination for the April 13 Assembly polls from Tiruvarur, his native town. Karunanidhi kickstarted his election campaign on Wednesday promising freebies and this time he's targetting young students. Combating the stain of corruption with a promise of populism 87-year-old M karunanidhi drove past the DMK cadre lined up to see him embark on yet another...  

Kolkata: CPM to spend big on poll campaign

Kolkata: When the stakes are high, let the cash flow. That seems to be the mantra of West Bengal's beleaguered Left Front government barely a few months before highly anticipated state elections. The ruling Leftists have unleashed a high-voltage media campaign, already spending more than 30 crore rupees of public money on advertisements this year. Fifteen television channels, ten radio stations and dozens of dailies - all carry one message...  

Friends turn foes? JDU blames BJP for NDA's poll debacle

JDU for the first time publicly accused NDA of mishandling the poll campaign. ...  

Face the Elections: Sonia, as Indian as a Gandhi?

Economy, terror take centrestage but is Sonia's origin is a no-issue? ...  

No India Shining, BJP ads play it safe on content

BJP poll-advertisement jingle draws on veteran leader Atal's legacy. ...  

Sonia begins poll campaign in Karnataka, targets BJP

Sonia criticised Karnataka's ruling BJP for promoting communal elements. ...  

CPI (M) using police for poll campaign: Mani

The notice would be presented before the Election Commission. ...  

K’taka politicians woo voters in parks, places of worship

Wellington: Key South African batsman Hashim Amla is unlikely to take any further part in the third Test against New Zealand after having emergency surgery on his groin area. The top-order batsman was in extreme discomfort after being struck by a delivery from fast bowler Chris Martin on the opening day of the Test on Friday. He was able to bat on and progressed from 33 to 63 before he...  

Finally, Vajpayee steps in to woo voters for Modi

Bangalore: Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke believes recent strong form in one-day games had the team in prime position to win a fourth straight World Cup. Clarke said Saturday that Australia had "been playing some really good cricket" and if it could continue the form, it could "have a really good crack at the title" especially since the team knew the playing conditions here. Australia thrashed England 6-1 in the recently...  

BJP poll campaign to start on Sunday

The BJP is all set to kick off its campaign for the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. ...