Tag: referendum
17 Results
-
Chandrababu Naidu dares Jagan Reddy for referendum over capital, vows to quit politics if people voted
He demanded that the Chief Minister apologise to the people and withdraw the move to relocate the state capital in deference to the wishes of six crore people of the state.
December 18, 2020 -
Meant ‘opinion poll’: CM on referendum remark
On Thursday, Miss Banerjee at the end of her speech threw an open dare to the Prime minister on the CAA NRC issue, saying that a “referendum” should be conducted by a panel of apolitical experts drawn from the UN and Human Rights Commission.
December 21, 2019 -
Filipino Muslims vote in referendum on autonomous region
Muslims in the southern Philippines voted Monday in a referendum on a new autonomous region that seeks to end nearly half a century of unrest, in what their leaders are touting as the best alternative to a new wave of Islamic State group-inspired militants.
January 21, 2019 -
Taiwan rejects same sex marriage
The referendum results came despite a high court ruling in March 2017 in favour of such unions.
November 25, 2018 -
There is no referendum in Punjab, says Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday criticised the referendum remark of leader of the opposition in Punjab assembly Sukhpal Singh Khaira.
June 18, 2018 -
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont refuses to cancel independence bid
Catalonian leader Carles Puigdemont on Thursday decided not to rescind his independence bid as per an official requirement from Spain’s government, and instead threatened to put the topic to a vote in his region’s devolved parliament. Puigdemont announced his decision in a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, reports Efe news. Puigdemont was officially …
Continue reading "Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont refuses to cancel independence bid"
October 19, 2017 -
UN official seeks probe into Catalonia referendum violence
A top UN official on Monday called for an independent and impartial investigation into the violence that saw hundreds injured as Spanish authorities grappled to thwart a Catalan independence referendum ruled illegal by Spain’s judiciary. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein voiced his concern over the situation in Catalonia after more …
Continue reading "UN official seeks probe into Catalonia referendum violence"
October 2, 2017 -
Iraqi PM slams Kurdish referendum as ‘unconstitutional’
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday said the referendum on independence of the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan was “unconstitutional”, and rejected the Kurdish attempts to include the ethnically-mixed province of Kirkuk in the referendum. “The referendum in Kurdistan is unconstitutional and has no legal value. It is incorrect and cannot be unilaterally approved,” Abadi …
Continue reading "Iraqi PM slams Kurdish referendum as ‘unconstitutional’"
August 30, 2017 -
98 pc of Venezuela voters reject President’s proposal
The results of a referendum in Venezuela showed that 98.4 per cent of voters rejected the formation of a National Constituent Assembly, as proposed by President Nicolas Maduro in order to change the constitution. Over seven million Venezuelans participated in Sunday's referendum on the country's political future, reports Efe news. The referendum was organised by …
Continue reading "98 pc of Venezuela voters reject President’s proposal"
July 17, 2017 -
Kapil Mishra demands Kejriwal government hold referendum
Vowing to begin India Against Corruption part 2, sacked AAP minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday demanded that a referendum on the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government to know whether it enjoys people's faith or not. "The country belongs to the people and public representatives are answerable to the people. So after expose of Delhi government's corruption, …
Continue reading "Kapil Mishra demands Kejriwal government hold referendum"
June 3, 2017 -
Turkey says Yes
Turkey has reached a crucial stage in its political history, of a kind that is bound to have an impact on its handling of sub-regional jingoism and its dealings with Europe in the wider canvas. Sunday’s historic referendum will lend more power to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s elbow and this must be deemed to be …
Continue reading "Turkey says Yes"
April 18, 2017 -
Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkey referendum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan narrowly won a referendum on Sunday to expand presidential powers. With 99.97 per cent of ballots counted, the "Yes" campaign had won 51.41 per cent and "No" 48.59 per cent, and the electoral board called victory for "Yes", BBC reported. Final referendum results will be released within 11-12 days. The …
Continue reading "Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkey referendum"
April 17, 2017 -
Turkey set to vote in referendum on presidency
Millions of Turks will head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a tight referendum race that could transform the country into a presidential republic, granting sweeping new powers to the President. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to replace the parliamentary system with an executive presidency, Hürriyet Daily News reported. Approval could see …
Continue reading "Turkey set to vote in referendum on presidency"
April 15, 2017 -
Brexit referendum site may have been hacked: British MPs
Foreign hackers may have attacked the voter registration website for the Brexit referendum in June last year, a group of British MPs said on Wednesday. The website had crashed on registration deadline day, June 7, weeks before the referendum on Britain's membership of the 28-nation bloc European Union (EU) on June 23. At the time, …
Continue reading "Brexit referendum site may have been hacked: British MPs"
April 12, 2017 -
Renzi loses referendum on constitutional reform: exit polls
President Sergio Mattarella will be charged with brokering the appointment of a new government to run Italy until the next general election, which has to take place by the spring of 2018.
December 4, 2016 -
Renzi loses referendum on constitutional reform: exit polls
President Sergio Mattarella will be charged with brokering the appointment of a new government to run Italy until the next general election, which has to take place by the spring of 2018.
December 4, 2016 -
Australia plans referendum on same sex marriage
To approve the legalisation of same sex marriage the cabinet of Austarlian government agreed to call for a referendum on February 11, even without the support of the Labor party opposition. The cabinet under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull approved the referendum on Tuesday, EFE news reported. The proposal for the refrendum will be submitted to …
Continue reading "Australia plans referendum on same sex marriage"
September 13, 2016