LS polls: Shashi Tharoor accepts Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s challenge for open debate, ’people of Thiruvananthapuram aware…’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

LS polls: Shashi Tharoor accepts Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s challenge for open debate, ’people of Thiruvananthapuram aware…’

Live Mint  

Shashi Tharoor, who is eyeing a fourth consecutive win from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, on Sunday accepted the BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar's ‘challenge for an open debate’. The Congress Thiruvananthapuram MP shared a clip of the Union Minister who told the local media during the poll campaign that, “I am ready to debate over ideas, development, and whose track record is better. Let us debate price hike, unemployment, corruption, communalism, and the BJP's 10 years of propagating politics of hatred.” Further adding, he said, “Let us also discuss about the development of Thiruvananthapuram and the visible progress we have made in the last 15 years.” Meanwhile, both the leaders have declared their assets. Also Read: ED files money laundering case against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena in ‘illegal payments’ row The Union Minister on the other hand has declared total value of his movable assets of ₹13 crore while his immovable assets include self-acquired property purchased at a price of ₹5,26,42,640, with an approximate current market value of ₹14,40,00,000.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wealthy Candidate Parag Shah: A Profile of Assets and Investments

Live Mint  

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2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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TDP candidate with ₹5,705 crore in assets has the most among poll contestants: ADR
7 months ago

TDP candidate with ₹5,705 crore in assets has the most among poll contestants: ADR

The Hindu  

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At ₹5,705 cr, TDP Guntur candidate's assets highest among LS poll contestants: ADR
7 months ago

At ₹5,705 cr, TDP Guntur candidate's assets highest among LS poll contestants: ADR

Hindustan Times  

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BJP's Amrita Roy is richest candidate in 4th phase of polls in Bengal: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Amrita Roy is richest candidate in 4th phase of polls in Bengal: Report

India Today  

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BJP Phulpur candidate Praveen Patel owns wealth over ₹50 crore
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Phulpur candidate Praveen Patel owns wealth over ₹50 crore

Hindustan Times  

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BJP's Madhavi Latha declares ₹221cr assets; rival Owaisi says he has no car
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP's Madhavi Latha declares ₹221cr assets; rival Owaisi says he has no car

Hindustan Times  

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YSRC candidates and their assets
8 months ago

YSRC candidates and their assets

Deccan Chronicle  

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EC orders probe after Cong claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar gave false financial information in Lok Sabha polls affidavit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

EC orders probe after Cong claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar gave false financial information in Lok Sabha polls affidavit

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to verify any mismatch in the affidavit details submitted by Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is contesting as a BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, PTI reported. Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is contesting Lok Sabha election from Thiruvananthapuram. On Monday, the Congress had lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, …

“I welcome a debate, but...” Shashi Tharoor accepts Rajeev Chandrasekhar's ‘challenge’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

“I welcome a debate, but...” Shashi Tharoor accepts Rajeev Chandrasekhar's ‘challenge’

Hindustan Times  

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress's three-term Thiruvananthapuram MP who has been retained by the party for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, on Sunday responded to BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar, accepting the Union minister's “challenge” for an open debate. Shashi Tharoor versus Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be an interesting contest in Thiruvananthapuram in Lok Sabha election 2024. Let us debate price hike, unemployment, …

Tharoor levels cash-for-votes allegation at Rajeev Chandrasekhar; BJP leader initiates legal action
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tharoor levels cash-for-votes allegation at Rajeev Chandrasekhar; BJP leader initiates legal action

The Hindu  

The electoral atmosphere in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency remained rife with mud-slinging as United Democratic Front candidate Shashi Tharoor accused his rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar of the National Democratic Alliance of attempting to sway voters with bribes. Responding to the allegation, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader initiated legal action against Mr. Tharoor for defamation, labelling his tactics as “third-rate politics.” …

Lok Sabha polls: Affidavits filed by high-profile candidates spark intense interest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s family assets decline from ₹65 cr to ₹36 cr in 5 years; ₹680 taxable income in FY21-22
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology in the outgoing Union government, on April 4 filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. ₹ 65 Cr family assets in 2018 Chandrasekhar owns assets worth ₹23.65 crore. In the affidavit filed in the 2018 Rajya Sabha …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Wives are Richer Than Husbands Contesting in TS polls
1 year, 1 month ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana Assembly polls: KCR declares Rs 58 crore assets
1 year, 1 month ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Live Mint  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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UP Elections 2022: SP fields 52 crorepati candidates, BJP 48 for third phase polls
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Elections 2022: SP fields 52 crorepati candidates, BJP 48 for third phase polls

India TV News  

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Know Your Candidates: Contestants from Atam Nagar Assembly Seat in Elections 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Know Your Candidates: Contestants from Atam Nagar Assembly Seat in Elections 2022

News 18  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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UP polls: 2 candidates in Lucknow, 3 in Kheri file nominations on 1st day
2 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Assets of Etala's wife trebles; BJP fields her as bypoll candidate
3 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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