Decisions by Gandhi siblings contributed to the Congress’s loss and their shrinking space across states, but senior leaders believe this won’t affect their hold over the party.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s party is leading on 88 seats, while the Akali Dal and Congress are leading on 8 and 13 seats, respectively, in the 117-member Punjab assembly.
Only a person who has a roadmap for Punjab and enjoys people’s trust can ensure that 60 contestants get elected as legislators, Navjot Singh Sidhu said.
In its 3rd list of candidates for the Punjab polls, Congress also fielded ex-Patiala mayor Vishnu Sharma from the Patiala assembly seats against its former leader Amarinder Singh.
Malvika Sood Sachar, the Congress candidate in Moga constituency, is a social worker who runs a school in the town. Opponents claim the seat will be run from Mumbai if she wins.
Battle between SAD’s Majithia & Punjab Congress chief Sidhu in Amritsar East is one of many contests involving top leaders in region that often decides elections.
With Election Commission putting a ban on physical rallies & roadshows till 31 January, political parties in Punjab are doing their best to use the virtual medium to reach voters.
The Congress delegation, which submitted a memorandum to chief election commissioner, claimed the raids are a 'violation of the Model Code of Conduct'.
The hallowed-but-hackneyed Vishwaguru stature has been dented by Trump’s impetuousness. Events in neighbouring countries don’t offer any solace either.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
COMMENTS