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Modi hails Yogi govt, BJP policies, but was ANI interview in violation of MCC?

A day ahead of polling for the first phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on an interview with ANI’s Smita Prakash, and while it may not have been in direct violation of the model code of conduct issued by the election commission, the broadcast…

Newslaundry · Feb 10, 2022

Why UP election may be a referendum on BJP govt’s handling of Covid-19, farmers’ protest

NEW DELHI: As Uttar Pradesh goes to the first of the seven phases of election on Thursday, the BJP government led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath faces a stiff challenge from the opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, to retain power in the most populous state of the country.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

Voters reach polling booths despite cold, foggy weather in UP's Aligarh

Voters reached the polling booths in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh city to cast their votes amid foggy and cold weather on Thursday morning.

Dynamite News · Feb 10, 2022

UP elections 2022: 'A battle of prestige for present & ex-chief ministers’

LUCKNOW: As campaigning for the first phase of assembly election came to a halt on Tuesday, political pundits said a battle of honour for many big wigs is rolling out gradually.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

UP elections 2022: Over 2 crore voters to seal fate of 623 candidates in 11 districts

LUCKNOW: A population equivalent to that of Sri Lanka is set to decide the fate of 623 candidates in the first phase of 18th legislative assembly election in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

Uttar Pradesh elections: CM Yogi Adityanath shares another pic with PM Narendra Modi, this time proclaiming victory

LUCKNOW: With less than 18 hours to go to the first phase of voting, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted a picture in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised his hand high, tagging a couplet proclaiming victory.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

U.P. Assembly polls | Grassroots groups drum up opposition to the ruling BJP in western U.P.

They adopt a range of strategies, from religious symbolism to social semantics, while Opposition parties try curious methods

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022

U.P. Assembly Elections | Comparing manifestos of the BJP, SP and Congress

The three manifestos addressed some of the most potent issues related to agriculture, unemployment, education and overall economic upliftment of the State

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022

Curtain-Raiser: All eyes on Jatland as UP votes in round one of 7-phase battle

LUCKNOW: Claims and counterclaims on the impacts of farmers' protest, law and order situation and communal division would be put to test as the western frontier of Uttar Pradesh votes in the first phase on Thursday.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

Memes, pop culture references, communal slogans: How political campaigns play out on Instagram

Communally charged messaging delivered through dance, music and jazzy pop culture references tailor-made to appeal to youthful voters – this is how election season is playing out on Instagram.

Newslaundry · Feb 9, 2022