Punjab voted to elect MLAs to its 117-member legislative assembly on Sunday. The state recorded 65.32 per cent voter turnout, as per the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the third phase of polling was held the same day. Additionally, PM Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Unnao. Assembly elections in five states – Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur – are being held in February and March. Follow IndiaToday.in for LIVE updates.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday came out in defence of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over the political brouhaha caused by his ‘UP de bhaiye’ remark, saying the comments were made for AAP leaders and BJP campaigners in the northern state. Stay tuned for election updates.
Rawat said nobody in the party had any objections to his name as the chief ministerial candidate. He added that the CM face will be decided by the party.