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Topic: nomination

The politics of Rajya Sabha nominations: How Modi’s strategy differs from Vajpayee’s & UPA’s

Though once seen as a platform for non-partisan excellence, lately, members have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha to help the BJP expand its geographical footprint.

Filing of nominations for second phase of Lok Sabha elections begins across 12 states

The last date for filing nomination papers for this phase is 4 April. Nomination papers across all states and UTs, except for Jammu & Kashmir, will be scrutinised on 5 April.

Nomination for first phase of Lok Sabha polls begins across 21 states and union territories

According to the notification issued by the Election Commission on behalf of the President, the last date for filing nomination papers is 27 March.

Yashwant Sinha files nomination for Presidential poll flanked by Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar

A former Union minister, Sinha is likely to launch his campaign on 28 June from Chennai and will also cover Kerala and Karnataka during his first round of campaigning.

RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha, classical dancer Sonal Mansingh among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha

Two out of four nominations have an Odisha connection, a state where BJP is trying to expand its base to dislodge the ruling BJD.

There were no drums and firecrackers to celebrate Rahul Gandhi’s nomination

No celebrations allowed at Congress HQ; Rahul met Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh before submitting his nomination papers.

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