August, 2019
EC Bars JD(U) From Using its ‘Arrow’ Symbol to Contest Elections in Jharkhand, Maharashtra
The EC had earlier given concession to the Janata Dal (United) under a rule to contest polls in the two states using its symbol. But it has now withdrawn the concession after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha moved the poll panel. New Delhi: The Election Commission has barred JD(U) from using its poll symbol ‘arrow’ to contest elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra owing to its similarity with the ‘bow and arrow’ symbol used by JMM and Shiv Sena in the two states. The EC had earlier given concession to the Janata DalRead More
‘Insult of Dalit Voices Cannot be Tolerated’, Says Priyanka Gandhi on Ravidas Temple Demolition Protest
Heavy police force was deployed in the area as tension prevailed after police used batons to disperse the protesters and detained Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and 50 others. New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP government on Thursday over police using batons to disperse Dalits protesting the demolition of Ravidas Temple in Tughlakabad area here, saying “insult” of Dalit voices cannot be tolerated. A protest by Dalits against the demolition of the temple turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving several people, including policemen, injured.Read More
Shiv Sena Candidate Wins Maharashtra Legislative Council Election
Shiv Sena candidate Ambadas Danve was pitted against Baburao Kulkarni of Congress. A total of 647 out of 657 public representatives from different local self-governing bodies had cast their votes. Mumbai: Shiv Sena candidate Ambadas Danve on Thursday won the Maharashtra Legislative Council biennial election from Aurangabad-Jalna local authorities constituency. Danve won the election, held on Monday, by 418 votes, an election official said. Danve was pitted against Baburao Kulkarni of Congress. A total of 647 out of 657 public representatives from different local self-governing bodies had cast their votes. WithRead More