Independent candidate

Ind wanted in old case gives cops slip after filing papers

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BOKARO: In a major embarrassment to Jharkhand Police, Jairam Kumar Mahto, independent candidate from Giridih Lok Sabha seat, managed to give cops the slip on Wednesday when they attempted to detain him in a two-year-old case. Mahto filed his nomination papers with the returning officer, attended a public meeting and escaped despite significant police presence … Read more

Pappu Yadav: Bihar: Pappu Yadav adds to Congress woes, says will enter LS fray from Purnea as Independent

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Purnea: Congress leader Pappu Yadav on Thursday said he would file his nomination from Purnea as an Independent candidate. The move could stir up trouble in the INDIA bloc in the state, as the Congress and the RJD recently clinched a seat-sharing deal as part of which the former set aside Purnea for the latter. … Read more