Himachal Polls: BJP Drops 11 Sitting MLAs, Changes 2 Ministers' Seats in 1st List to Battle Anti-Incumbency
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Himachal Polls: BJP Drops 11 Sitting MLAs, Changes 2 Ministers' Seats in 1st List to Battle Anti-Incumbency

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Less than 12 hours after the Congress released its first list, the BJP on Wednesday released its first list of 62 candidates for the November 12 assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh after late-night deliberations. The party seems to have ignored its insistence on ‘no dynastic politics’, with sons of a minister and two former BJP leaders being given tickets. The BJP has fielded Rajat Thakur, son of Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh; Chetan Bragta, son of former minister Narinder Bragta; and Anil Dhiman, son of former minister ID Dhiman. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has been fielded from his constituency Seraj, while chief of Finance Commission of the state, Satpal Singh Satti, will contest from Una.

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Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 15 candidates, replaces Gokalpur nominee
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 15 candidates, replaces Gokalpur nominee

The Hindu  

The Congress released its third list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections after Central Election Committee meeting on Tuesday. Besides Ms. Tirath and Ms. Khan, the Congress’ latest list includes Dharam Pal Lakda from Mundka, Rajesh Gupta from Kirari, Kunwar Karan Singh from Model Town, Prem Sharma from Hari Nagar, Harbani Kaur from Janakpuri and Mange Ram …

Delhi polls: BJP's 1st list of candidates out; ex-MPs Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri to face Kejriwal, Atishi
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi polls: BJP's 1st list of candidates out; ex-MPs Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri to face Kejriwal, Atishi

New Indian Express  

High-profile AAP defector Kailash Gahlot, who recently joined the BJP, has been nominated to contest from Brijwasan. The party has fielded its national office-bearers Dushyant Kumar Gautam and Ashish Sood from Karol Bagh and Janakpuri, respectively, while former Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay will contest from Malviya Nagar. The ruling AAP is banking on its numerous poll promises, including Sanjeevni …

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?
2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?

India Today  

As the political battle for the Delhi Assembly elections intensifies, all eyes are on the BJP, which is yet to unveil its candidate list. Here's a closer look at the key factors influencing the BJP's decision-making process: BJP FOCUSING ON WINNABILITY FACTOR Soon after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP in Delhi started receiving multiple applications on …

Uttarakhand: BJP announces candidates for all 11 mayoral seats | Full list
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Uttarakhand: BJP announces candidates for all 11 mayoral seats | Full list

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP has issued the full list of candidates for the coming Uttarakhand Nikaay Chunaav or the Municipal Local Body General Elections. BJP Uttarakhand shared list on X "The State Election Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party, Uttarakhand has given its approval to the following names for the upcoming municipal elections. Uttarakhand nikay chunaav The State Election Commission …

Delhi: Congress Releases Second List Of 26 Candidates, Names Ex-AAP MLAs Asim Khan, Devinder Sehrawat
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi: Congress Releases Second List Of 26 Candidates, Names Ex-AAP MLAs Asim Khan, Devinder Sehrawat

ABP News  

The Congress on Tuesday released the second list of candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections, naming turncoats Asim Ahmed Khan from Matia Mahal and Devinder Sehrawat from Bijwasan. Former AAP MLAs Asim Ahmed Khan and Devinder Sehrawat had switched to Congress in presence of Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Monday. The list also included J.P. Panwar from Madipur, Dharmpal Chandela …

Congress releases 2nd list for Delhi polls, two AAP turncoats get tickets
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress releases 2nd list for Delhi polls, two AAP turncoats get tickets

India Today  

The Congress party on Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections expected to take place in February 2025. The Congress had announced 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections in its first list. Former Lok Sabha MP and son of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, Sandeep Dikshit, has been fielded from …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
1 month ago

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra cabinet is expected to be held in Nagpur on Sunday evening, just a day before the winter session of the assembly begins. The announcement will come after weeks of intense discussions between Mahayuti alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP - that registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections on …

Congress declares first list of 21 candidates for Delhi poll
1 month ago

Congress declares first list of 21 candidates for Delhi poll

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the Delhi Assembly election due in February next year. While Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav has been named the party’s candidate from Badli, former Lok Sabha member and son of three-time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Sandeep Dikshit, has been fielded from New Delhi — a constituency currently represented …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
1 month ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
1 month ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

AAP drops 16 sitting MLAs, fields 13 turncoats so far – unravelling Arvind Kejriwal's strategy for Delhi assembly polls
1 month ago

AAP drops 16 sitting MLAs, fields 13 turncoats so far – unravelling Arvind Kejriwal's strategy for Delhi assembly polls

Live Mint  

As the AAP gears up for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, it has so far dropped 16 sitting MLAs and fielded 13 defectors from other parties. The Aam Aadmi Party has dropped 13 sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly in the second list of 20 candidates released for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls 2025. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} AAP, led by former …

AAP releases second list, switches Sisodia’s seat
1 month ago

AAP releases second list, switches Sisodia’s seat

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its second list of candidates for the Delhi assembly elections that are scheduled next year, announcing 20 names, dropping 15 sitting MLAs and switching the seats of two sitting legislators, including former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference on voter list ahead of …

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term

India TV News  

BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and “real Shiv Sena” after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. Maharashtra Assembly election results Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly …

Assembly Election Highlights: Eknath Shinde Elected As Shiv Sena Legislature Party Leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assembly Election Highlights: Eknath Shinde Elected As Shiv Sena Legislature Party Leader

ABP News  

Assembly Election Results Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live! Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM-Congress alliance contested the Assembly polls in coalition to retain power, while the NDA, fought hard to come to power by overthrowing CM Hemant Soren's government. Mahayuti has won 230 of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election, with the saffron party emerging as the …

Bypoll Results LIVE 2024: List of leading candidates in 48 assembly seats, two Lok Sabha constituencies
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bypoll Results LIVE 2024: List of leading candidates in 48 assembly seats, two Lok Sabha constituencies

India TV News  

Bypoll Assembly Election Results 2024 Full List of Leading Candidates: According to the Election Commission of India's website, The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally RLD were leading in six of the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh while the Trinamool Congress maintained its foothold over West Bengal and the Congress in Karnataka, according to trends available for bypolls …

Bihar bypolls: Counting on, ruling NDA ahead in two seats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bihar bypolls: Counting on, ruling NDA ahead in two seats

Hindustan Times  

Ruling NDA candidates were leading in Tarari and Belaganj constituencies, while the RJD, part of the INDIA bloc, was ahead in Imamganj, and Bahujan Samaj Party in Ramgarh, according to initial trends of counting for the bypolls to four Assembly constituencies in Bihar. After the third round of counting, Kumar secured 13,352 votes, while Kumari, the daughter-in-law of Union Minister …

Elections results: Initial trends show Mahayuti leading in Maharashtra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elections results: Initial trends show Mahayuti leading in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

The Mahayuti alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party, is currently leading in over 175 constituencies, while opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP is leading on over 110 seats, early trends in the Election Commission of India stated. Some of the key leaders including former chief minister Prithviraj …

Karnataka: Counting of votes beings for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Counting of votes beings for bypolls to 3 Assembly seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The counting of votes is underway on Saturday for the high stake bypolls held to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance. The bypolls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of …

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes begins on all four seats in state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes begins on all four seats in state

India TV News  

Bihar Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: The counting of votes for the bypolls to four Assembly seats in Bihar is set to begin at 8 am on Saturday. Here are details of each of the four seats: Tarari Assembly Seat Tarari Assembly seat witnessed a contest between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Vishal Prashant and CPI's Raju Yadav. Ramgarh Assembly Seat Ramgarh …

Assam Bypoll Results Live: Counting for five Assembly seats today, Himanta's leadership to be tested
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam Bypoll Results Live: Counting for five Assembly seats today, Himanta's leadership to be tested

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the bypolls to five Assembly seats in Assam is scheduled to begin on November 23 at 8 am. Notable transitions included BJP leaders Parimal Suklabaidya and Ranjit Dutta, who secured the Cachar and Tezpur Lok Sabha seats; AGP's Phani Bhushan Choudhury winning in Barpeta; and UPPL’s Joyanta Basumatary claiming the Kokrajhar seat. Dholai - In …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote

Live Mint  

A Mumbai billionaire has criticised the city's elites, accusing them of being reluctant to step out and vote as Maharashtra goes to the polls today. Voting for the single-phase Maharashtra Assembly elections began at 7 am on Wednesday and will conclude at 6 pm, with polling taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. After all, democracy can wait, but the waist …

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls
2 months ago

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Voting for the bypolls across seven assembly seats in Rajasthan concluded on Wednesday, with 69 candidates in the race. The results on November 23 will significantly impact the political influence of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara, Sachin Pilot, Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, RLP Chief Hanuman Beniwal, and BAP leader Rajkumar Roat. Under …

Rajasthan’s seven Assembly bypolls present a test of credibility for veteran leaders
2 months ago

Rajasthan’s seven Assembly bypolls present a test of credibility for veteran leaders

The Hindu  

The byelections to seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan, being held on Wednesday, have presented a test of credibility for veteran leaders of both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress. Five of the seven seats fell vacant following the election of sitting MLAs, all of whom were from Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc, as Lok Sabha Members. …

Big names face the test as Jharkhand votes in Phase I; Priyanka makes electoral debut in Wayanad
2 months ago

Big names face the test as Jharkhand votes in Phase I; Priyanka makes electoral debut in Wayanad

The Hindu  

Voters are set to go to the polls in 43 of Jharkhand’s 81 Assembly constituencies on Wednesday, as well as for bypolls in 31 Assembly seats scattered across the country, and in the high-profile Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut. Key contests in the first phase of polling …

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP fighting 152 seats, Congress 102, no clarity on few as nominations end
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP fighting 152 seats, Congress 102, no clarity on few as nominations end

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Elections 2024: The BJP is contesting 152 seats, and the opposition MVA includes Congress and Shiv Sena, facing off against the ruling Mahayuti alliance on November 20. Maharashtra Elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded candidates on 152 seats – the highest among political parties in fray for the November 20 assembly elections for 288-member assembly in Maharashtra. …

BJP Releases Third List of 26 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Releases Third List of 26 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections. The list includes 26 candidates, bringing the party closer to finalising its roster for the high-stakes elections. The candidates in this list will be vying for seats in critical regions, including Nagpur, Chandrapur, and Latur, areas considered important for the party's electoral …

BJP Releases Third List of 25 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Releases Third List of 25 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its third list of 25 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections on October 28. The list includes candidates for key constituencies such as Nagpur, Latur, Vasai, and more, further intensifying the electoral battle. The party has chosen candidates for 146 seats so far, aiming to secure a majority in the upcoming elections.

Congress and BJP Candidates Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress and BJP Candidates Battle It Out in Maharashtra Assembly Polls

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its third list of 25 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls on Monday. Two Congress turncoats, Jitesh Antapurkar and Archana Patil-Chakurkar, have been nominated from Deglur and Latur City respectively. Additionally, the personal assistant of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sumit Wankhede, will be the BJP's candidate from Arvi assembly constituency.

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has released two separate lists of 23 and 16 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. The party has nominated former state unit chief Manikrao Thakre from Digras, Asif Zakaria from Vandre (Bandra) west and Sachin Sawant from Andheri west. It renominated two sitting MLAs Kailash Gorantyal from Jalna and Moham Hambarde from Nanded South but …

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its candidate list for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The list includes candidates for all seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, with key contenders including Ramvir Singh Thakur (Kundarki) and Sanjeev Sharma (Ghaziabad). In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has fielded candidates for Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan.

Shiv Sena Announces First List of 65 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Announces First List of 65 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena announces its first list of 65 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly election. The party has renominated 14 of its 15 sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), including prominent figures Aaditya Thackeray and Sunil Prabhu. Notable among the sitting MLAs who secured renomination are Aaditya Thackeray (Worli), Sunil Prabhu (Dindoshi), Sanjay Potnis (Kalina), Prakash Fatarpekar (Chembur), Ramesh Korgaonkar …

Sisters-in-Law Showdown: BJP vs Congress Battle for Jharia Assembly Seat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sisters-in-Law Showdown: BJP vs Congress Battle for Jharia Assembly Seat

News 18  

The Jharia assembly seat in Dhanbad will witness a fierce battle between the BJP and Congress in the upcoming assembly elections. The seat has been dominated by the Singh Mansion family for four decades, but the Congress candidate Purnima Singh has emerged as a formidable challenger. The family's dominance has been attributed to the region's coal mining history, which has …

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls. The party has re-nominated almost all the MLAs who backed Eknath Shinde when he led a revolt against the then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. The party has also fielded kin of several MLAs.

Raj Thackeray's Son to Make Election Debut in Maharashtra Polls
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray's Son to Make Election Debut in Maharashtra Polls

Hindustan Times  

Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray will make his election debut in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections from the Mahim constituency in Mumbai. The party also fielded spokesperson and former corporator Sandeep Deshpande from Worli, where he is expected to face Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray.

Congress Releases First List of 21 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Polls
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Releases First List of 21 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Polls

Live Mint  

Congress releases its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly polls. The party has fielded Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon from the Lohardaga seat, Tirkey to contest from Mandar, Shipli Neha Tirkey from the Mandar (ST) constituency, and several senior leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

BJP Names 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election, Includes 81 Sitting MLAs
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Names 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election, Includes 81 Sitting MLAs

Hindustan Times  

The BJP has released its first list of 99 candidates for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and 10 ministers, including Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, and other prominent names. The party has also decided to rehabilitate some of its leaders who lost the 2019 assembly elections, including Amal Mahadik, Atul Bhosale, and Ram Shinde.

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and 10 ministers, including Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister. Other prominent names in the list include state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, former CM Ashok Chavan's daughter Shreejaya Chavan, and former MP Haribhau Jawale's son …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Who are BJP candidates from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai regions? Check list here
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Who are BJP candidates from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai regions? Check list here

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Assembly Polls BJP first list: Out of 16 MLAs of the BJP in Mumbai, the party has renominated 14 in the first list. Check list here: Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party released first list of 99 candidates on Sunday, October 20, for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. Uran - Mahesh Baldi {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} BJP first …

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election: Focus on OBC, Maratha, and Adivasi Communities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election: Focus on OBC, Maratha, and Adivasi Communities

The Hindu  

The BJP has announced 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, with 71 sitting MLAs, including Devendra Fadnavis, contesting from Nagpur. The list also includes 13 women, including Sreejaya Ashokrao Chavan, making her electoral debut. Missing names include prominent figures like Ram Satpute and the only Lok Sabha candidate from western Maharashtra, Praniti Shinde.

BJP Releases First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Releases First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The list includes 99 candidates, with the saffron party focusing on securing around 150 seats in the state as part of the Mahayuti grouping. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP combine has finalised a seat-sharing agreement following talks in Delhi this week, with the process …

BJP Announces First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces First List of 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Election

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. The list includes 71 sitting MLAs, 13 women candidates, and the kin of some regional satraps including Congress-turned-BJP politician Ashok Chavan's daughter. The saffron party has retained 71 MLAs and dropped three.

BJP Announces 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Announces 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The party has fielded state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom from Borio, Sita Soren from Jamtara, former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren from Saraikella, Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa, Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur, Meera Munda from Potka among others.

Shiv Sena's Masterstroke: How the First List of Mahayuti, MVA Candidates Was Decided
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's Masterstroke: How the First List of Mahayuti, MVA Candidates Was Decided

Hindustan Times  

The three constituents of the Mahayuti alliance are facing a tough decision on who to field as their candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is profiting from the tricky maneuvering of its opponents' camp, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to drop several MLAs whose assembly segments trailed in the Lok Sabha election earlier …

BJP Set to Drop 30% of MLAs in Maharashtra, Announces First Candidate List
2 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP Set to Drop 30% of MLAs in Maharashtra, Announces First Candidate List

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra BJP may drop up to 30% of its MLAs in the upcoming assembly elections. The party is expected to announce its first candidate list featuring over 60 of the 110 names approved by its central election committee (CEC). Around 30% of the party's sitting MLAs are expected to be dropped, with the first list including senior leaders and state …

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll

The Hindu  

The two major contenders for the seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan that are at stake in upcoming byelections, the BJP and Congress, are preparing for the showdown and ironing out their lists. Pilot calling the shots Veteran BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena’s role will be important in getting the support of the rival Meena and Gujjar communities in Deoli-Uniara, while …

Haryana assembly election: Randeep Surjewala's son among 40 candidates in Congress' 3rd list
4 months ago

Haryana assembly election: Randeep Surjewala's son among 40 candidates in Congress' 3rd list

Hindustan Times  

The Congress released its third list of 40 candidates for the Haryana assembly election on Wednesday, including the name of Aditya Surjewala, son of party MP Randeep Surjewala, who will contest from Kaithal. These candidates are included in the list {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} - The Congress's third list includes former deputy chief minister Chander Mohan from Panchkula, former minister Nirmal Singh …

Haryana elections: BJP’s second list of 21 candidates out, six MLAs dropped
4 months ago

Haryana elections: BJP’s second list of 21 candidates out, six MLAs dropped

Hindustan Times  

The BJP dropped six legislators, including the minister of state for education, in its second list of 21 candidates released on Tuesday. While the BJP retained sitting MLA Om Prakash Yadav, the party dropped ministers Dr Banwari Lal and Seema Trikha. It also dropped Hodal MLA Jagdish Nayar, Hathin MLA Praveen Dagar, Pataudi MLA Satya Prakash and Ganaur MLA Nirmal …

AAP, BJP, Congress, JJP announce candidates as Hry polls campaign intensifies
4 months ago

AAP, BJP, Congress, JJP announce candidates as Hry polls campaign intensifies

Hindustan Times  

With the deadline for filing nominations approaching on September 12, political parties have started announcing their candidates for key constituencies in South Haryana, including Gurugram and Badshahpur. The top leadership had initially taken a wait-and-watch approach, but as the campaign intensifies, candidates are now reaching out to their strongholds and party workers, seeking to unite dissatisfied members, say political observers. …

BJP to focus on 125 seats in Maharashtra, with aim to cross 100
4 months ago

BJP to focus on 125 seats in Maharashtra, with aim to cross 100

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to contest 150-160 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, with an aim to win over 100. Union home minister Amit Shah discussed the BJP’s poll preparations during a meeting in Mumbai on Monday, where he indicated that reports from party leaders from other states who were working in Maharashtra ahead of …

Congress has fielded candidates undergoing ED investigation, one of them is in jail: Haryana BJP chief
4 months, 1 week ago

Congress has fielded candidates undergoing ED investigation, one of them is in jail: Haryana BJP chief

India TV News  

Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli on Saturday said that several candidates who have been fielded by the Congress party for the state Assembly Elections are under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate, and one of them is even in jail. Congress list of candidates in Haryana The Congress party on Friday announced its first list of 31 candidates for the …

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