Uttarakhand Elections 2017

Uttarakhand Election Results: As it happened

The BJP was on Saturday set to storm back to power in the hill state of Uttarakhand with a two-thirds majority in the 70-member assembly. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday lost from both the Haridwar (Rural) and Kichcha seats. Over 68 percent of the electorate voted in the Uttarakhand Polls 2017. 

Mar 11, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Saurabh Bahuguna election result 2017: Will Vijay Bahuguna's son wins

Former Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna's son Saurabh Bahuguna is in the fray from Sitarganj in the Uttarakhand Assembly Polls 2017. 

Mar 10, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Assembly Elections Exit Poll Results 2017: As it happened

Exit poll results for the Assembly Elections in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa, and Manipur - have been announced.

Mar 09, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Campaigning ends for Karnaprayag seat in Uttarakhand

Karnaprayag goes to polls on March 9.

Mar 07, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Payments from disaster funds insult to celebrities and victims, says BJP

The Uttarakhand government using funds meant for disaster victims to make payment to cricketer Virat Kohli and musician Kailash Kher for a promotional video for the state is an insult to them, the BJP has said.

Feb 27, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections: As it happened

At least 68% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm as polling for the 69 Vidhan Sabha seats in the hill state of Uttarakhand came to end today.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav most talked about candidate on Facebook

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is followed by Navjot Singh Sidhu who recently joined the Congress party in Punjab.

Feb 15, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges UP, Uttarakhand voters to exercise their franchise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed the voters in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to exercise their franchise and participate in the "festival of democracy".

Feb 15, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Baba Ramdev asks people to vote for clean govt

When asked whether Narendra Modi government was performing satisfactorily, Yoga guru Ramdev said it was discharging its duties with total authenticity.

Feb 15, 2017, 11:59 AM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly elections 2017: Voting for 69 seats on Wednesday

Polling for the 69 Vidhan Sabha seats in the hill state of Uttarakhand will be held on Wednesday.

Feb 14, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Uttarakhand polls: BJP candidate Mahendra Bhatt attacked

Mahendra Bhatt is contesting elections from Badrinath constituency.

Feb 13, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2017: Rahul Gandhi, CM Harish Rawat attend Ganga Aarti at Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday held a 75-km roadshow ahead of February 15 polls in Uttarakhand.

Feb 13, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Number of unemployed people doubles during Congress rule in Uttarakhand

Congress may have made a slew of promises to woo young voters in Uttarakhand, including an allowance to unemployed youths.

Feb 10, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in Bijnor, Haridwar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Uttar Pradesh`s Bijnor and Uttarakhand`s Haridwar on Friday.

Feb 10, 2017, 09:16 AM IST

Non-projection of CM candidate in Uttarakhand leaves voters guessing

BJP may appear to have an advantage in Uttarakhand which goes to polls on February 15 but absence of a chief ministerial candidate may prove to be a stumbling block.

Feb 09, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

Raincoat barb row: Amit Shah reminds Rahul Gandhi of Sonia Gandhi's remark against PM Narendra Modi

Amit Shah's reference was Sonia Gandhi's remark "Maut ka Saudagar" (merchant of death) comment made against Modi during the 2007 Gujarat Assembly election.

Feb 09, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Uttarakhand re-contesting MLAs' assets soar 96% in 5 years: ADR

The average assets of 60 re-contesting MLAs in Uttarakhand have jumped by over Rs 1.77 crore in last five years, says the latest report.

Feb 08, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Beware of deserters: Uttarakhand CM Harish ​Rawat to electors

Rawat said he dedicated himself to healing the wounds of the disaster despite a severe neck injury so that Uttarakhand's self-respect as a state remained intact.

Feb 07, 2017, 00:27 AM IST

BJP expels 33 more for anti-party activities in Uttarakhand

In fresh action against rebel candidates ahead of February 15 Uttarkhand polls, the BJP has expelled 33 more leaders and workers who were either contesting against party's official nominees as Independents or indulging in other anti-party activities.

Feb 06, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

Uttarakhand polls: Party heavyweights set to address electorate today

The heat for election campaign in Uttarakhand is on the rise.

Feb 05, 2017, 11:01 AM IST