Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who blamed the media and Samajwadi Party (SP) for the party's loss, today said that her party won't join TV debates. The BSP leader also slamned media for "casteist" agenda against BSP during UP polls.
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab Chief Ministerial nominee Bhagwant Mann met Governor Banwarilal Purohit to stake claim to form government.
Here are the Highlights on election-related developments:
Congress Elections May Be Advanced At Meet Tomorrow After Poll Disaster
The Congress's top decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee or CWC, will meet at 4 pm tomorrow, three days after a huge defeat in state polls, and is likely to advance internal elections scheduled in September amid renewed questions about its leadership, sources said on Saturday.
Goa Election Result: Pramod Sawant Resigns, BJP Keeps Up Suspense On Goa Chief Minister
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, whose party BJP has won 20 out of 40 seats in the state assembly polls, today handed over his resignation letter to the Governor to pave the way for the formation of a new government in the state.
Bhagwant Mann Says "Punjab Is Invited" To Oath At Bhagat Singh's Village
Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab chief minister-elect Bhagwant Mann met Governor Banwarilal Purohit today to stake claim to form the new government in the state. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at native village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh at 12.30 pm on March 16, the 48-year-old comedian-turned politician said outside the Raj Bhavan.
Mayawati's Party Boycotts TV Debates Over 'Media Campaign' In UP Polls
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati blamed the "casteist agenda" of the media, which she claimed hurt the party's chances in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Mayawati said that her party would boycott TV debates.
BSP plummeted to its lowest ever tally of only one seat in the current Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. (Read full story
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