What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?
2 years, 5 months ago

What is behind Mamata Banerjee's changed approach on Draupadi Murmu?

India Today  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, one of the most prominent leaders of the Opposition, dropped a bombshell on July 1. Had BJP the divulged that former Jharkhand governor Draupadi Murmu would be their presidential nominee before, Mamata said, she would have supported her wholeheartedly, as she was a tribal woman representing a minority section. The Congress, which had in the past usually avoided accepting Mamata’s leadership in making any Opposition move, also conceded ground and let the TMC call the shots for the sake of Opposition unity. Even as parties like the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha kept leaving the flock and decided to rally behind Murmu for the obvious reason of upholding their tribal identity, there were some surprise entrants, like the K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s Telangana Rashtra Samithi, who felt Opposition unity was the need of the hour. With parties like the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Janata Dal, Biju Janata Dal and Shiromani Akali Dal now backing for Murmu for being a woman tribal candidate, the least Mamata could do was to make a statement like the one on July 1.

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Mani Shankar Aiyar’s BIG claim: Rahul Gandhi will command greater respect if…

Live Mint  

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has suggested that the grand-old party should be ready to shun the leadership of the opposition INDIA bloc. Soon after the Maharashtra results, Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a veiled swipe at the Grand Old Party. Banerjee expressed interest in running the INDIA bloc— …

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc
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1 week, 6 days ago

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for supporting her as the potential leader of the non-BJP coalition. therefore she has the right to say so.” Prominent leaders like NCP chief Sharad Pawar and RJD president Lalu Prasad have expressed their support for Mamata Banerjee. Additionally, YSRCP Rajya Sabha …

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Mamata Banerjee’s first reaction after Opposition leaders back her as INDIA bloc leader: ‘Grateful to…’

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banarjee on Wednesday thanked Opposition leaders after they backed her as the leader of INDIA bloc amid discussions about leadership change. Several opposition leaders, including Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and former Bihar Chief Minister and Union Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, have backed Mamata. The YSR Congress Party, which is …

Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'
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Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition. Mamata Banerjee expressed her gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership. Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

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'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 8 : The Trinamool Congress on Sunday raised the pitch on the demand to make its chief Mamata Banerjee the leader of the INDIA bloc, with party MP Kirti Azad saying she is the "most suitable" for the job as she is the only leader who has repeatedly defeated the BJP. West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee's statement …

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided
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Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided

ABP News  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has created a loud buzz in the political circles with her statement on the Opposition INDIA bloc. Lucknow: On West Bengal CM Mamata Banrejee's willingness to lead the INDI Alliance, SP leader Udayveer Singh says, "Mamata Banerjee is a prominent leader, and her party has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party. #WATCH | Delhi: On …

Mamata Banerjee makes 3 TMC panels to discipline party leaders
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Mamata Banerjee makes 3 TMC panels to discipline party leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee constituted three disciplinary committees at her party's national executive committee meeting on Monday. While briefing the media after the TMC national executive committee meeting chaired by Ms Banerjee at her Kalighat residence, state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said, “These panels can issue show-cause notices to any party member who will be found in anti-party activities …

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha slams Opposition calls for Mamata's resignation: ‘Even PM Modi…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha slams Opposition calls for Mamata's resignation: ‘Even PM Modi…’

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday once again backed his party chief Mamata Banerjee amid the protests over the August 9 brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Medical College and Hospital. Stating that it would be unfair to blame any chief minister for the crime, Sinha said,"I have also supported the doctors' …

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to CM Mamata exposes corruption, dictatorial attitude within party: BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to CM Mamata exposes corruption, dictatorial attitude within party: BJP

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to West Bengal Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee has exposed the "dirt, corruption and dictatorial attitude" within the party, the BJP said on Sunday as it pressed for her resignation. In a statement, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "The letter by Jawahar Sircar, TMC MP, exposes dirt, corruption and dictatorial attitude …

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5 months, 1 week ago

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA government at the centre was unstable and may not even complete its term. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee The Trinamool Congress supremo, who met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, said she would campaign for him during the Maharashtra legislative assembly …

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP

India TV News  

The All India Trinamool Congress on Saturday elected West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief Mamata Banerjee as the chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party in an internal party meeting of all newly elected MPs. In the Lok Sabha, MP Sudip Bandopadhyay will be te leader of the party accompanied by Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the deputy …

With focus on welfare and women, Mamata Banerjee takes pole position in Bengal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

With focus on welfare and women, Mamata Banerjee takes pole position in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee. If there is any leader who has consistently, barring 2019, interrupted the BJP’s political plans, it is Mamata Banerjee. A leader who spent decades of her life fighting the draconian and semi-violent communist regime in West Bengal through sheer grit and determination, Banerjee, 69, knows her state and its social landscape intimately. This catapults Banerjee into …

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that West Bengal would come up with the most surprising results on June 4 and “Mamata’s fort will crumble this time”. He said, “ten years ago, I had given the slogan “Na Khaoonga, Na Khaane Doonga”, but this time, I want to add ‘Jihnone Khaaya, Unse Wapas Vasoolunga, Jinka Khaya, Unhen Lautaoonga’.” It …

'Brought Disrepute To West Bengal' : ECI Censures Ex-HC Judge & BJP Candidate For 'Low-Level Attack' Against Mamta Banerjee
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'Brought Disrepute To West Bengal' : ECI Censures Ex-HC Judge & BJP Candidate For 'Low-Level Attack' Against Mamta Banerjee

Live Law  

The Election Commission of India has debarred former judge of Calcutta High Court and BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours finding his comments on Mamata Banerjee to be “low-level personal attack”.The action is taken in respect of Gangopadhyay's comments that Mamata Banerjee has sold herself and her "rate" was Rs 10 lakh. The Election Commission of India …

'Mamata Banerjee is unstable, can’t speak about her thought process', says JP Nadda
7 months, 1 week ago

'Mamata Banerjee is unstable, can’t speak about her thought process', says JP Nadda

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over 'vote bank politics' and said that the former is compromising with the nation for her vote bank. Nadda accused Mamata Banerjee of providing shelter to infiltrators and giving them ID cards and ration cards, making them voters, and called such actions …

Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
7 months, 1 week ago

Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

The Hindu  

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on May 16 claimed that TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is now endorsing the Opposition INDIA bloc recognising its growing momentum and aiming to maintain her relevance in national politics. Mr. Chowdhury's remark comes a day after Ms. Banerjee's announcement that her party will extend support to the Opposition INDIA bloc from outside to …

‘Provocative statement’: BJP moves Election Commission against Mamata Banerjee
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‘Provocative statement’: BJP moves Election Commission against Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday filed a complaint against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with the Election Commission, alleging that the Trinamool Congress chief tried to incite violence during a public meeting. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting in Assam. The party, in its complaint, referred to Mamata Banerjee's alleged remark on …

Why Mamata gave Congress the cold shoulder in West Bengal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Mamata gave Congress the cold shoulder in West Bengal

New Indian Express  

Developments in two states, around 2,350 kilometres apart, have shown that seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections is no easy matter for the clutch of over 25 opposition parties. Two prominent seats, both seen as ‘Congress bastions’, are being targeted by other Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance partners themselves. After the Communist Party of India fielded its national …

Opinion: Who's the outsider? Mamata invokes Bengali nationalism to stave off BJP attack
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Who's the outsider? Mamata invokes Bengali nationalism to stave off BJP attack

India Today  

“The aliens are coming” is Mamata Banerjee’s battle cry to summon up the powerful mystique of Bengali nationalism, with which she hopes to block the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ambitions of increasing its seat tally in the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, and topping the Trinamool Congress wins in the total of 42 parliamentary seats in the state. As the leader of …

BJP to take on Mamata Banerjee’s women-centric poll agenda in Bengal?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP to take on Mamata Banerjee’s women-centric poll agenda in Bengal?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the Bhartiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha in West Bengal on 7 March. However, with the Sandeshkhali incidences that brought to attention the alleged sexual atrocities by TMC strongman Shajahan Sheikh, might have put the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led party in the defensive. In keeping with the saffron party's women-centric poll agenda …

Mamata: CAA being raked up again for electoral politics, BSF issuing ‘fake cards’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata: CAA being raked up again for electoral politics, BSF issuing ‘fake cards’

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the Border Security Force was issuing separate identity cards to people living along the Bangladesh border while urging them to reject these documents as their names would be deleted from the National Register of Citizens. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Cooch Behar on Monday. Union home minister Amit Shah …

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has made it clear that any prospects of reconciling with the Congress ahead of elections are off the table. Expressing discontent over the lack of communication regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal, Mamata emphasized the absence of dialogue between the parties. Mamata's announcement of …

Without Mamata, no one can imagine Opposition INDIA bloc: Congress
11 months ago

Without Mamata, no one can imagine Opposition INDIA bloc: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Bogged down by the decision of Mamat Banerjee to contest Lok Sabha elections alone, the Congress party on Wednesday said that no one can imagine the existence of the opposition INDIA bloc without West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee. The INDIA bloc will fight the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal and all will participate.” Mr …

At Bengaluru Opposition Meet, Sonia-Mamata Ties Tide Over Congress-TMC Bitterness in Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

At Bengaluru Opposition Meet, Sonia-Mamata Ties Tide Over Congress-TMC Bitterness in Bengal

News 18  

Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee share interesting equations. However, sources say the bitterness did not affect the opposition meeting as ties between Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee lightened the mood, which made the TMC chairperson say, “Our favourite Rahul Gandhi.” Sources say when Mamata met Sonia on Monday evening, they greeted each other like in 2021 when the TMC chief …

Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC Wins, But At What Cost? Many Cautionary Signs For Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC Wins, But At What Cost? Many Cautionary Signs For Mamata Banerjee

ABP News  

Following a tumultuous month plagued by widespread violence, the West Bengal panchayat election has reached its conclusion with a resounding triumph for Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress party. In the realm of electoral politics, where numbers hold paramount importance, Mamata Banerjee's resounding victory as the undisputed leader of West Bengal, after securing an impressive vote share of over 52%, …

Bengal panchayat polls: BSF 'threatening' voters in border areas, alleges Mamata; Force responds
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal panchayat polls: BSF 'threatening' voters in border areas, alleges Mamata; Force responds

India TV News  

Mamata's massive allegations against BSF: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Border Security Force is ‘threatening voters’ in the bordering areas of the state not to cast their votes at the ‘behest of the saffron camp’ and asked the police to keep an eye on their moves. Mamata takes a potshot at BJP The TMC …

Despite Modi challenge, why it's so difficult for Mamata and Congress to become good friends
1 year, 6 months ago

Despite Modi challenge, why it's so difficult for Mamata and Congress to become good friends

India Today  

In less than two weeks, top leaders of India’s largely fragmented political Opposition are scheduled to meet in Patna to put up their most expansive show of strength and solidarity to keep Prime Minister Narendra Modi from winning a third straight term. His victory enraged TMC leader and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who lashed out at the Left and the …

Will Mamata Banerjee's gesture towards President Murmu win tribal hearts?
1 year, 8 months ago

Will Mamata Banerjee's gesture towards President Murmu win tribal hearts?

India Today  

She danced along with tribal women, draping their traditional saree; tried her hands at playing the folk drum dhamsa; bowed in respect, more than what seemed required—Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee went all out in welcoming President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived in West Bengal on a two-day visit on March 27. Last year, before the National Democratic Alliance floated Murmu's name …

President Droupadi Murmu's Bengal Visit Triggers Another TMC-BJP Tussle
1 year, 8 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu's Bengal Visit Triggers Another TMC-BJP Tussle

News 18  

The visit of President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal has also sparked a political face-off between the Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party. On Monday, the state’s TMC government organised a grand reception for India’s first tribal woman President, but the BJP was absent. Those who queued up to vote against her would take the centre stage & hog the …

Mamata Banerjee PM material, best to take on Modi in 2024, says TMC's Shatrughan Sinha
1 year, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee PM material, best to take on Modi in 2024, says TMC's Shatrughan Sinha

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha called his party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a "prime ministerial candidate" and said she is the sole politician to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In an exclusive interview with India Today, the actor-turned politician said, "Mamata Banerjee single-handedly defeated the BJP in the …

Why Mamata Banerjee's Electoral Prospects In Tripura, Meghalaya Are Limited And Will Damage Oppn More
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Mamata Banerjee's Electoral Prospects In Tripura, Meghalaya Are Limited And Will Damage Oppn More

ABP News  

The politics of the Trinamool Congress under the leadership of party supremo Mamata Banerjee has traditionally been focused on West Bengal, and the party in the state is currently under enormous strain due to multiple corruption charges implicating its top leadership. The TMC's political ambitions in the Northeast are not new, but this is the first time that Mamata Banerjee's …

'Mamata won't do anything to upset PM, no praise on Bharat Jodo': Cong leader
1 year, 11 months ago

'Mamata won't do anything to upset PM, no praise on Bharat Jodo': Cong leader

Hindustan Times  

The opposition - which has been trying to give a tough contest to the BJP amid preparation for the 2024 national polls - has tried to put up a show of strength on several instances in the recent times. On Sunday, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as he seemed to be raising questions …

25 Years Of TMC: How Fight Against BJP Reshaped Mamata Banerjee’s Politics And What's Next For Party
1 year, 11 months ago

25 Years Of TMC: How Fight Against BJP Reshaped Mamata Banerjee’s Politics And What's Next For Party

ABP News  

In the 1970s, when Bengal was dominated by Leftist and socialist political ideology, the arrival of Mamata Banerjee was like a storm. Mamata Banerjee realised that the fight against the BJP was mandatory and that there was an immediate need to stop the party’s rally in Bengal. From the BJP to the media, it was believed that Mamata Banerjee would …

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Meets PM Modi, Seeks Timely Release of Central Dues of Over Rs 1 Lakh Cr
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Meets PM Modi, Seeks Timely Release of Central Dues of Over Rs 1 Lakh Cr

News 18  

Dues on central government schemes like MGNREGA, and lack of financial aid during Covid pandemic as well as Cyclone Amphan, figured among issues raised by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee as she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday. She submitted a memorandum to the prime minister highlighting that the Centre owed over Rs 1 lakh crore …

BJP to woo tribals in poll-bound states
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP to woo tribals in poll-bound states

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Droupadi Murmu took charge as India’s 15th President, the BJP is all set to step up its tribal outreach strategy in the four poll-bound states. The BJP’s electoral record in the tribal belt has been “somewhat poor”, a party leader said. Earlier, after nominating Ms Murmu as the NDA’s candidate for President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had …

Why Mamata Banerjee distanced herself from Opposition V-P candidate Margaret Alva?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Mamata Banerjee distanced herself from Opposition V-P candidate Margaret Alva?

India Today  

When Mamata Banerjee took the lead in bringing 17 Opposition parties together to pick a joint candidate for the presidential election, many saw in it the seeds of building an Opposition platform to challenge the Narendra Modi-led BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. If it was being expected that this display of unity would extend to support for the …

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat: Congress launches inquiry into cross-voting in presidential election

Firstpost  

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s candidate Draupadi Murmu, who won the election, got 121 votes from Gujarat, 10 more than the BJP’s strength of 111 in the state Assembly Ahmedabad: The Gujarat unit of Congress has initiated an inquiry into the suspected cross-voting by at least seven MLAs in the 18 July presidential election, a party leader said on Friday. …

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu’s Win Shows Modi Govt’s Commitment to Tribals’ Rights, Naari Shakti: Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu’s victory in the Presidential polls on Thursday a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s commitment to “tribals’ rights and naari shakti”. I also thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for giving us opportunity to witness this historical moment.” Thousands of people from different tribes of Assam …

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s first tribal woman president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Droupadi Murmu has become the …

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory

The Hindu  

The bonhomie between Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the presidential election has ended following the elevation of Droupadi Murmu to the highest office in India and the estranged allies are ready to slog it out for cornering political space in Odisha. It seems the regional party has pre-empted by deliberately pushing the narrative of ‘brother-sister’ relationship …

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu Receives Unexpected Vote from Kerala; BJP Terms it 'Positive Vote'

News 18  

The recently held presidential election and the historic victory of Droupadi Murmu are likely to create political ripples in Kerala as the NDA candidate received an unexpected vote from the southern state. As there is no BJP legislator in the 140-member state Assembly, it was generally expected that the entire votes would be polled to opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha. The …

President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition
2 years, 5 months ago

President poll result hints at waning impact of Opposition

Hindustan Times  

The results of the presidential election on Thursday -- NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu won easily, with 64.3% of the votes cast -- confirmed several theories about the state of the Opposition in the country from lack of a common cause to petty competitiveness, although some analysts and even opposition leaders believe the biggest problem was the lack of imagination in …

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President
2 years, 5 months ago

Madam President: The Hindu Editorial on Droupadi Murmu’s election as India’s 15th President

The Hindu  

The election of Droupadi Murmu as India’s 15th President is rich in symbolism. In the 75th year of the country’s Independence, Ms. Murmu becomes the second woman to occupy the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the first member of a tribal community to do so. Ms. Murmu’s election is a milestone in the journey of tribal empowerment, though she is by no …

Presidential Election : Will the fate of tribals change as Murmu is bcoming the new President ?
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Election : Will the fate of tribals change as Murmu is bcoming the new President ?

ABP News  

NDA's Draupadi Murmu on Thursday scripted history as she won the presidential election to become the first tribal woman set to occupy India's top constitutional post. Murmu crossed the 50 per cent mark to defeat Opposition's candidate Yashwant Sinha. Draupadi Murmu, who also served as Governor Of Jharkhand between 2015-2021, will succeed Ram Nath Kovind to become India’s 15th President. …

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu elected 15th President of India

The Hindu  

Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected the 15th President of India, the first tribal woman to be elected to the position and the youngest as well. ‘India scripts victory’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first to greet Ms. Murmu at her residence in New Delhi after the third round of counting showed that …

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls results: Massive cross-voting for Droupadi Murmu exposes Opposition's unity

Firstpost  

TMC, one of the largest Opposition parties in Parliament, said it was not consulted by the Congress before Alva was announced as the UPA’s vice president pick Heavy cross-voting amid a lack of Opposition unity paved the way for a big win for Droupadi Murmu on Thursday as she became the new President of the country, underscoring that the prospect …

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president
2 years, 5 months ago

Several glass ceilings shattered, Droupadi Murmu is India's next president

India Today  

Droupadi Murmu, the NDA’s presidential candidate, will be the new occupant of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu has crossed the 50 per cent mark at the end of the third round of counting to become the country’s first tribal and the second women president. 64-year-old Murmu, who found backers across party lines along her campaign trail, registered an easy win over …

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’
2 years, 5 months ago

PM visits Droupadi Murmu's house, says she ‘will be an outstanding President’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening visited BJP-led NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu's residence to congratulate her soon after she emerged victorious in the Presidential election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is set to be the first tribal woman President of India, in New Delhi, Thursday, “Smt. "Up to this round, the cumulative total …

Droupadi Murmu creates history, elected first tribal president of India
2 years, 5 months ago

Droupadi Murmu creates history, elected first tribal president of India

Hindustan Times  

Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's presidential candidate, on Thursday scripted history by becoming India's first tribal president in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha. Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin against Sinha after receiving over 64 per cent valid votes in a day-long counting of ballots of MPs and MLAs, comprising the electoral college, to succeed Ram Nath …

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