Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday, June 23, that he has advised President Halimah Yacob to dissolve the parliament and issue the Writ of Election.
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Indian-origin Lisa Nandy top contender to replace Corbyn as new Labour Party leader
Indian-origin Labour MP Lisa Nandy has emerged a frontrunner to replace party leader Jeremy Corbyn after the party’s disastrous election result last week.
British-Indian Labour candidates unfazed by perceived shift in Indian-origin voting trend
With Hindi ads, more Tory tickets going to Indian-origin candidates and a pro-Brexit trend among the British Hindu community, the United Kingdom’s Labour Party will see its traditional British-Indian voter base divided in the upcoming election, claim poll experts.
Indian-origin Tamkeen Shaikh chosen as Tory candidate for Barking
Ahmedabad-born Tamkeen Shaikh has been selected as the Conservative Party candidate for the Barking constituency in the December 12 United Kingdom elections as part of the Tories’ continuing efforts to secure the Indian-origin vote.
UK Parliament backs general elections on December 12
The United Kingdom Parliament on Tuesday approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to hold a general election on December 12 amid a Brexit deadlock. The motion was passed by 438 votes to 20.
Election Commissioner calls for NRIs to register to vote
Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Tuesday called on all Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to register online to boost the numbers of such voters.
What Modi 2.0 means to India’s global community
The result of the 2019 Indian general elections made waves not just in India but across the world, with people all over the globe paying close attention to party campaigns, the six week voting period and the eventual result.
More action expected in Modi’s second term
The resounding victory of the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance in India’s general elections is a welcome sign of stability in the South Asia region.
Election results Live: Phir ek baar Modi Sarkaar
With just over half the votes counted, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are already looking set for a second term in charge and are leading in over 330 out of 542 seats.
Congress NRI campaign bus to tour Punjab, Haryana prior to polls
Acknowledging the importance of NRIs in the upcoming election and the political influence they exert, the Indian National Congress has come up with a way to maximise their impact on their campaign.
