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  'I will fight elections', declares Pawan Singh days after pulling out as BJP's Asansol candidate

  India | March 13, 2024 14:15 IST

  Pawan Singh, 38, was named as a BJP candidate in West Bengal's Asansol seat on March 2, which caused a substantial row following his controversial songs. Many highlighted "objectionable references" to Bengali women in his songs, and Singh later pulled out of the candidacy.

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  Uma Bharti not to contest elections for next three years, plans rest for health reasons

  Politics | February 13, 2018 21:21 IST

  Union minister Uma Bharti said today she will not contest elections for the next three years owing to health problems. She, however, clarified that she was not retiring from politics.

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  Days after release from house arrest, Hafiz Saeed announces to contest next elections

  World | December 02, 2017 20:19 IST

  Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief and alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks Hafiz Saeed on Saturday announced to take part in the general elections 2018 on the National Assembly seat.

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  Jailed politicians can contest elections as Parliament amended law: Supreme Court

  India | November 20, 2013 11:39 IST

  New Delhi:  The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed Centre's plea seeking review of its judgment debarring arrested persons from contesting polls, saying it is not necessary to look into the issue in view of amendment in