The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will carry out a nationwide protest today against Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's arrest in the Delhi liquor scam case. Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22 in connection with alleged corruption in the now-scrapped policy relating to the sale of alcohol. The national capital has been put on alert in view of the protests and elaborate security arrangements have been made by the Delhi Police to maintain law and order situation.
Election to the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly is underway today, February 27. Voting began at 7 am sharp, with 369 candidates in the fray. The ruling National People's Party is facing a tough fight from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is contesting the polls from all 60 seats. The Congress, which once ruled Meghalaya in coalition with smaller regional parties, is eyeing a comeback in the state. The Trinamool Congress is also attempting to unseat the incumbent government from power.
The voting for Nagaland Assembly elections is currently underway. Over 13 lakh voters will choose from 183 candidates contesting in 59 out of a total of 60 seats. Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm. The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is contesting in alliance with the BJP. The NDPP is contesting on 40 seats and the BJP on 20 seats. The opposition Congress and the Naga People's Front are contesting in 23 and 22 seats.
