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The 2017 Uttarakhand election sentiment meter

The 2017 Uttarakhand election sentiment meter

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Uttrakhand assembly election results merged with 2014 Lok sabha election result are to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Uttarakhand Election 2017: Congress saw me as Hindu face: Rebel leader Satpal Maharaj

Uttarakhand Election 2017: Congress saw me as Hindu face: Rebel leader Satpal Maharaj

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Maharaj, who joined the BJP in 2014 soon after Harish Rawat became the chief minister of Uttarakhand, alleged that the Congress is "looking at people as Hindu and Muslim face".

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Kejriwal asked whether the BJP-led central government was waiting for the Lok Sabha elections to make a move in this direction.

27% of U'khand MLAs face criminal charges: ADR

27% of U'khand MLAs face criminal charges: ADR

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The poll reforms advocacy group further said that 10 (14 per cent) winning candidates have declared serious criminal cases against themselves.

Uttarakhand: Assets of re-contesting MLAs up by 96% in 5 yrs

Uttarakhand: Assets of re-contesting MLAs up by 96% in 5 yrs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Chief Minister Harish Rawat's asset saw an increase of over Rs 1 crore from 2012 to 2017, ADR said.

'Free, fair polls': Can CEC keep his promise?

'Free, fair polls': Can CEC keep his promise?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Sushil Chandra will conduct the UP, Punjab, Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand elections before he retires in May 2022.

In graphics: How Uttarakhand votes

In graphics: How Uttarakhand votes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

This time's Uttarakhand polls are a lot more than just the traditional Congress vs BJP battle. About a dozen rebel candidates, who could upset all calculations, are contesting as Independents. A look at the state's political dynamics before polling begins on February 15.

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'If Modi-Shah had not changed the leadership, one section would have parted ways with the BJP for sure.'

Gadkari challenges Cong to debate on Uttarakhand

Gadkari challenges Cong to debate on Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Criticising the United Progressive Alliance government for creating disparity between states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance and others, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that the Centre must understand the reality of federal structure of the country.

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Manipur assembly election results and merged it with the 2014 Lok sabha election result to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Uttarakhand decides its fate, voting begins

Uttarakhand decides its fate, voting begins

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Over 74 lakh voters will seal the fate of 628 candidates in electronic voting machines between 8 am to 5 pm when polling concludes, state Election office informed.

They are destroying democracy: Highlights from Congress's 'save democracy' march

They are destroying democracy: Highlights from Congress's 'save democracy' march

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Sonia, Rahul and former prime minister Manmohan Singh gave fiery speeches attacking the Modi-led government.

Mayawati blames BSP's loss on 'tampered EVMs', EC rejects it

Mayawati blames BSP's loss on 'tampered EVMs', EC rejects it

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'EVMs did not accept votes polled for any party other than BJP'. The BSP chief said that the results in UP and Uttarakhand were surprising and not palatable to anyone.

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Lotus bloom at Centre may put some state govts in mud

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The BJP is of the view that Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttarakhand governments could collapse and a Modi wave may resurrect its chances, notes Archis Mohan.

Why Uttarakhand's ex-faujis may not vote BJP

Why Uttarakhand's ex-faujis may not vote BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Political parties have appropriated our military victories -- the Kargil war is the BJP's and the Bangladesh war is the Congress's -- what is going on?' As Uttarakhand -- where faujis number nearly 40% of the state's population -- prepares to vote, Rediff.com's Archana Masih discovers what upsets retired soldiers in Uttarakhand the most is a forgotten protest in the heart of Delhi.