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Mulayam delivers hard blow to Maya, upends Rahul

The SP knocked out the BSP by winning 216 seats and leading in eight others. The BSP was reduced to 80 seats from 206 it had. »

Shiromani Akali Dal supporters celebrate the victory of their party in Punjab Assembly election, at party leader Sukhbir Singh Badal’s residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar

Akali Dal-BJP combine scripts history

The Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance storms back to power for a second consecutive term, breaking a 46-year-old jinx. »

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP candidate Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank celebrates with his supporters after his win in the Assembly election, in Dehra Dun on Tuesday.

See-saw battle in Uttarakhand

Out of the 60 results declared so far, Congress won 27 seats and was ahead in five others while the BJP bagged 28 constituencies and led in three. The biggest setback for the BJP was the defeat of Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri. »

Congress supporters celebrate the party's victory in the Manipur Assembly election in Imphal on Tuesday.

Absolute majority for Congress in Manipur

The Congress romped back to power in Manipur for the third consecutive time with a clear majority, helped by a fragmented opposition. »

BJP leader Manohar Parrikar celebrates his win in the Assembly polls in Panaji on Tuesday. Photo: Special Arrangement

Riding anti-incumbency wave, BJP storms to power in Goa

While the BJP won in 21 constituencies, seven more than last time, the MGP raised its tally from two in the last polls to three seats. »

Samajwadi Party workers celebrate the success of their party in the U.P. Assembly elections in Allahabad on Tuesday.

Assembly poll results

Here are the results from U.P., Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa, where expected and surprising results emerged. »

Key Constituencies

In Mau, a complex tapestry of caste and religion Key Constituency: Floodlights now shine on candidates

In Focus

Goa set for an electoral slugfest In Focus: Spotlight on Charkhari In focus: When dons become netas: the changing face of U.P.'s politics

Tongue in Cheek

Tongue in Cheek — February 25, 2012 Tongue in Cheek — February 23, 2012 Tongue in cheek — Feburary 21, 2012

Poll Diary

Poll Diary - February 18, 2012 Poll Diary - February 04, 2012 Poll Diary - January 31, 2012

Statewise

In deep slumber, Aonla not willing to wake up to Maneka's magic Hold the ‘core' and chase the ‘plus' votes Statewise: Mega spoilers hold key this time

Dust Track

A mellowed patriarch hits the stump In Mulayam's turf, a neck-and-neck fight Dusttrack: Samajwadi Party moves in for the kill

Talking Heads

Talking Heads: "People are moving towards the BJP" Talking Heads: "We are not bothered about BJP wooing minorities" Talking Heads: “For me, the issue is bad versus good governance”

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