Thackeray rules out BJP-NCP pact
Bal Thackeray has ruled out the possibility of BJP striking a post-election deal with Sharad Pawar-led NCP to come to power if the Sena failed to secure sufficient number of seats in the state assembly.

EC postpones polls in Bihar to October 28
Heavy rains and floods in Bihar have led to the postponement of the polls in Purnea, Bhagalpur, Rajmahal and Khagaria to October 28.

PDP appeals CEC to ensure free poll in Anantnag, fears rigging by NC men
J&K PDP chief Mufti Mohammad Sayeed yesterday appealed to the CEC, the state Chief Electoral Officer and other central agencies to take all remedial preventive measures within their jurisdiction to ensure free and fair polls.

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