Resentment Over Neglect of TN in Cabinet
6 months, 1 week ago

Resentment Over Neglect of TN in Cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: That L Murugan alone from the State has been accommodated in the new Union Cabinet that too as just a Union Minister of State had caused widespread resentment among certain section in the political arena particularly in the context of the BJP managing to increase its vote share in the Lok Sabha polls and many of its candidates coming second in their constituencies. Among those who were expected to be given ministerial berths was Tamilisai Soundararajan, a long time BJP leader and former State president who gave up her gubernatorial positions, in Telangana and Puducherry, to contest the elections from the prestigious South Chennai constituency and finish second in the race. It is learnt that the BJP high command also denied an opportunity for a representative of the PMK, an ally of the BJP in the elections, to get a ministerial berth though the party’ candidate from Dharmpuri constituency, Sowmiya Anbumani, gave a tough fight in the elections by maintaining the lead for a long time on the day of counting. Since the popular perception before and after the polls was that the party would reward State President K Annamalai with a Ministerial berth for improving the party’s vote share and also for popularizing it in the State, taking it to every nook and cranny through, among other things, his yatra, when his name was missing in the list of ministers, many were surprised.

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Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad
2 weeks ago

Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad

New Indian Express  

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BJP Kerala chief accepts responsibility for party’s loss in Palakkad by-elections
4 weeks ago

BJP Kerala chief accepts responsibility for party’s loss in Palakkad by-elections

Hindustan Times  

BJP Kerala chief K Surendran said on Monday that he “owned up responsible for the party’s defeats” in the recent bypolls, particularly in Palakkad where it had harboured hopes of winning, especially in the backdrop of voices of displeasure over his style of leadership. BJP Kerala chief K Surendran said on Monday that he “owned up responsible for the party’s …

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-JDS trying to topple Congress government in Karnataka, they’re greedy for power: DK Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the president of the state Congress, has hit out at the BJP and JDS, saying that the two parties were trying to topple the Karnataka government for “greed for power”. Shivakumar claimed that the padayatra was not aimed at addressing issues against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or himself but was an attempt …

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation
5 months ago

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation

New Indian Express  

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‘If BJP commits same mistakes (as Congress) then…’: Nitin Gadkari's word of caution
5 months, 1 week ago

‘If BJP commits same mistakes (as Congress) then…’: Nitin Gadkari's word of caution

Hindustan Times  

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Ahead of Assembly election, schisms between alliance cadres roil ruling Mahayuti coalition
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Assembly election, schisms between alliance cadres roil ruling Mahayuti coalition

The Hindu  

For all its professions of unity, deep rifts within the ruling Mahayuti coalition comprising the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party are coming to the fore at the cadre level following the alliance’s rout in the Lok Sabha election. A viral audio clip in which the Beed district chief of Maharashtra …

The Nitish factor in political calculus
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Nitish factor in political calculus

New Indian Express  

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Why Did Other BJP Leaders Fail to Get Cabinet Berths?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Did Other BJP Leaders Fail to Get Cabinet Berths?

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A number of political heavy weights of the BJP from Telangana, who played a key role in expansion of the party to a mass-base party, and won the recent Lok Sabha elections were hoping for a berth in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Cabinet failed to get a place on Sunday. The supporters of few key leaders, who have …

View: Why PM Modi's third term is historic, and why Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar won't dump BJP?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

View: Why PM Modi's third term is historic, and why Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar won't dump BJP?

Hindustan Times  

A day after an underwhelming electoral result for the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his cabinet colleagues at Lok Kalyan Marg office and delivered the bottom line that the NDA was going to form the government at the Centre for the third time. Narendra Modi being felicitated by party leaders JP Nadda and Amit Shah, TDP chief N Chandrababu …

Vokkaliga, Lingayat support to NDA led to Cong’s loss: Expert
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vokkaliga, Lingayat support to NDA led to Cong’s loss: Expert

Hindustan Times  

Even though the Congress was able to improve its seat tally from one to nine in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the two dominant communities coming together, following the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal, restricted the Congress’ hopes of crossing double digits, according to a political expert. According to the people familiar with the matter, the …

Alliance of Corrupt Parties Led to Weak Mandate for NDA: Etala
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alliance of Corrupt Parties Led to Weak Mandate for NDA: Etala

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning for the record third time is a rare feat in Indian politics. However, disparate political parties, facing grave corruption charges, and coming together against the NDA led to a weak mandate for the NDA and BJP in particular, observed BJP leaders. On Modi failing to get the numbers, Rajendar said achieving victory even after …

'Akhilesh Yadav lost four elections, yet he lives in denial': Anupriya Patel slams SP chief | EXCLUSIVE
7 months, 1 week ago

'Akhilesh Yadav lost four elections, yet he lives in denial': Anupriya Patel slams SP chief | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

In an exclusive interview with India TV on Thursday, Apna Dal chief and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel spoke on several poll issues, including NDA's ambitious target to achieve 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. On the question about Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's claim that I.N.D.I.A bloc will defeat NDA in the …

Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’
8 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the Bharatiya Janata Party has an “anti-Kerala” approach and the reason may be that “the State does not accept them.” Speaking at the ‘Meet the Leader’ event organised by the Kannur Press Club on April 23, Mr. Vijayan said “the people of Kerala did not accept them yesterday, they will neither accept them …

Anbumani Ramadoss became a Rajya Sabha member only because of AIADMK: Palaniswami
8 months, 1 week ago

Anbumani Ramadoss became a Rajya Sabha member only because of AIADMK: Palaniswami

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday claimed that PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss could not have become a Rajya Sabha member without the votes of AIADMK MLAs. Only with the help of AIADMK MLAs’ votes did Mr. Anbumani become a Rajya Sabha member. Alleging that Mr. Anbumani entered into an alliance with the BJP for …

The disgruntled Rajputs of Gujarat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The disgruntled Rajputs of Gujarat

The Hindu  

On March 22, during an election campaign speech in Rajkot in Gujarat, Union Minister and Rajkot Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parshottam Rupala unwittingly triggered outrage when he praised the Dalits at the expense of the Kshatriyas or Rajputs. It is this strength that has kept Sanatana Dharma alive.Jai Bhim!” His reference to roti-beti vyavahar caused anger that neither he nor …

Watch | AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami: Quit NDA to address needs of T.N. people
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami: Quit NDA to address needs of T.N. people

The Hindu  

You have been campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections for over a week addressing public meetings. Besides, you had cited the reason that the BJP State leadership’s critical views on your party’s former leaders C N Annadurai and Jayalalithaa? Our primary task is to address the needs of the people of Tamil Nadu who have voted for us. You exited …

Kerala conundrum keeps BJP on the edge
9 months ago

Kerala conundrum keeps BJP on the edge

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 general elections inch closer, murmurs of consternation grow louder in the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party over the choice of candidates in some of the 16 seats announced so far. Kerala BJP is banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and outreach towards the Christian minority and is hoping to win a couple of seats …

PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party
9 months ago

PMK accepts BJP's leadership in Tamil Nadu for 2024 polls: Know significance of Ramadoss-led party

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Pattali Makkal Katchi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, in a major jolt to its ex-ally All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which was hoping to seal a deal with the party S Ramadoss-led outfit. PMK's political history The PMK joined hands with Jayalalithaa …

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

In Karnataka, ruling Congress secures 3, BJP fails to win second Rajya Sabha seat

Hindustan Times  

Two Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs defied the party diktat in the elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka, and although their voting behaviour – one voted for the Opposition and another just didn’t turn up – did not change the outcome, it did raise questions about the party’s alliance with the Janata Dal. Karnataka deputy chief minister D K …

4 Independents hold the key to fourth candidate’s victory
9 months, 4 weeks ago

4 Independents hold the key to fourth candidate’s victory

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Four Independent MLAs in Karnataka hold the key to the victory of the fourth candidate in elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka with both the Congress and the Janata Dal -Bharatiya Janata Party combine claiming to have their support. Each candidate has to get 45 first preference votes The claim led to Congress MLA from Ganiga …

All five Rajya Sabha candidates from M.P. elected unopposed
10 months ago

All five Rajya Sabha candidates from M.P. elected unopposed

The Hindu  

Union Minister L. Murugan and four other candidates for the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh were elected unopposed on Tuesday. Four candidates were from the Bharatiya Janata Party, including Mr. Murugan, Ujjain-based Dalit saint Umesh Nath Maharaj,. He was named Congress candidate despite reports claiming that various senior State leaders, including former CM Kamal Nath and former PCC chief Arun …

Banking on discontent within the ruling Congress, BJP fields a Rajya Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh
10 months, 1 week ago

Banking on discontent within the ruling Congress, BJP fields a Rajya Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday fielded Harsh Mahajan against Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi for the lone Rajya Sabha berth from Himachal Pradesh, despite not having enough MLAs to win the seat. However, the BJP is banking on discontent among a section of Congress MLAs against their party high command for fielding Mr. Singhvi, an “outsider” …

KTR ridicules BJP, Congress poll plans
1 year, 2 months ago

KTR ridicules BJP, Congress poll plans

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president and minister K.T. “Don’t these two leaders feel ashamed to resort to blatant lies,” Rama Rao said, condemning the BJP top leaders’ allegation that Telangana had witnessed the highest number of farmer suicides. Taking objection to the top BJP leaders describing Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao as ‘Razakar CM’, Rama Rao asked how their conscience permit …

Distraught Rajaiah breaks down, says he will abide by KCR’s decision
1 year, 4 months ago

Distraught Rajaiah breaks down, says he will abide by KCR’s decision

The Hindu  

Emotional scenes were witnessed in Station Ghanpur of Jangaon district as sitting BRS MLA Thatikonda Rajaiah broke down in front of his supporters after being denied party ticket from Station Ghanpur Assembly constituency by the BRS leadership for the upcoming Assembly polls. Mr. Rajaiah arrived in Station Ghanpur on Tuesday afternoon, a day after the party leadership denied ticket to …

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Janata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh on Wednesday rebutted speculation that chief minister Nitish Kumar skipped a joint press conference addressed by opposition leaders and returned to Patna because he was upset about the discussions in Bengaluru. BJanata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh said the rumour about Nitish Kumar being upset was being spread by …

CM Nitish to send senior officials to Tamil Nadu to probe ‘attacks’ on Bihar migrants
1 year, 9 months ago

CM Nitish to send senior officials to Tamil Nadu to probe ‘attacks’ on Bihar migrants

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday decided to send a team of senior State Government officials to Tamil Nadu for looking into allegations of attacks on migrants, which snowballed into a major issue notwithstanding vehement denials by the southern State. The move came even as Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, while speaking in the State Assembly earlier in the …

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP Faces Rebellion Ahead of Gujarat Assembly Polls; 5 Leaders Threaten to Contest as Independents

News 18  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after being denied tickets by the BJP for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA and the party’s known tribal face Harshad Vasava already …

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly polls | BJP faces rebellion, five leaders threaten to fight as independents

The Hindu  

At least one sitting Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs and four former legislators have threatened to contest as independents after they were denied tickets by the party for the two-phase Gujarat Assembly elections to be held on December 1 and 5. While some of these disgruntled leaders have said they will make their next move after consulting supporters, former BJP MLA …

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Govt Wins Trust Vote in Assembly; RJD, JD(U) Going to Have Never-ending Partnership, Says Tejashwi Yadav
2 years, 3 months ago

Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Govt Wins Trust Vote in Assembly; RJD, JD(U) Going to Have Never-ending Partnership, Says Tejashwi Yadav

News 18  

Bihar Floor Test Updates: The newly-formed ‘Mahagathbandhan’ government led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar on Wednesday won a trust vote in the state legislative assembly amid a walkout staged by some BJP MLAs, which has been stripped of power as a result of the recent political upheaval in the state. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was accused of having …

Rajgopal upset, Munugode leaders angry at being kept in the dark on joinings
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajgopal upset, Munugode leaders angry at being kept in the dark on joinings

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The admission of leaders from other political parties from Munugode constituency into the BJP, apparently without the knowledge of former MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, and long-time local party leaders, on Wednesday resulted in a heated discussion at a meeting chaired by state BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar. In a sign that not everything is peaceful within the party, and …

Stung by Nitish Kumar’s ‘betrayal’, BJP stages protest in Bihar
2 years, 4 months ago

Stung by Nitish Kumar’s ‘betrayal’, BJP stages protest in Bihar

The Hindu  

Stripped of power in Bihar, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, staged a massive demonstration condemning the “betrayal” of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, whose similar volte face five years ago had helped it join the government through the proverbial “back door”. The Maha Dharna staged in front of the party office at Birchand Patel Marg was attended …

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 …

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 …

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee
2 years, 5 months ago

Akali Dal to support NDA’s presidential nominee

The Hindu  

Former BJP alliance partner, the Shiromani Akali Dal, on Friday announced support for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. In a statement, the party said the Akali Dal accepted Ms. Murmu’s appeal for support in the forthcoming election “as she symbolises the cause of minorities, the exploited and backward classes as well as the dignity of women. The Akali Dal had …

Nitish Kumar to support NDA Presidential candidate
2 years, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar to support NDA Presidential candidate

The Hindu  

JD leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 22 welcomed the National Democratic Alliance decision to name tribal leader Droupadi Murmu as its Presidential nominee. JD president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh said Mr. Kumar had always stood for women’s empowerment and his government had worked for this. However, party sources told The Hindu that Mr. Kumar …

By fielding Droupadi, BJP cannot claim to be championing cause of tribal people: CPI
2 years, 6 months ago

By fielding Droupadi, BJP cannot claim to be championing cause of tribal people: CPI

The Hindu  

By fielding Droupadi Murmu as its Presidential nominee, the BJP cannot claim that it is committed to tribal development, CPI Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam has said. Mr. Viswam was addressing the ‘Meet the Press’ organised by the Vijayawada Press Club here on Wednesday. Now, how can people believe the government’s sincerity and genuineness even if a tribal woman is …

Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP Has 'Last Laugh' After Jolt to MVA in Maha, K'taka Win, Ajay Maken's Loss; Cong Touts 'Strong Message' In Raj Victory
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajya Sabha Elections: BJP Has 'Last Laugh' After Jolt to MVA in Maha, K'taka Win, Ajay Maken's Loss; Cong Touts 'Strong Message' In Raj Victory

News 18  

Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, Randeep Surjewala and Jairam Ramesh of the Congress and Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut were among the 16 candidates elected to the Rajya Sabha from four states where polling was held on Friday after tussle over cross voting and alleged breach of election rules delayed the counting by around eight hours in Maharashtra and …

FM Sitharaman wins RS seat from Karnataka, BJP says help came from other parties
2 years, 6 months ago

FM Sitharaman wins RS seat from Karnataka, BJP says help came from other parties

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman won as the BJP's candidate from Karnataka, the party's national general secretary CT Ravi said on Friday. File photo of BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Nirmala Sitharaman, Jaggesh and Lehar Singh Siroya with former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa. Besides Sitharaman, actor-politician Jaggesh and member of legislative council Lehar Singh Siroya were also declared winners, Ravi …

Rajya Sabha elections: As Congress releases candidates list, many within the party raise concern
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajya Sabha elections: As Congress releases candidates list, many within the party raise concern

India TV News  

Highlights Congress has released the list of candidates who will contest Rajya Sabha elections Several Congress leaders are not satisfied over the choice of candidates Some leaders said party has announced candidates from states where it received very few votes Rajya Sabha elections: There is a huge resentment within the Congress on the list of candidates for the forthcoming Rajya …

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominees from Rajasthan
2 years, 6 months ago

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominees from Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: Ruling Congress’s announcement of three Rajya Sabha candidates from Rajasthan has led to rumblings within the party. A minister noted that none of the three, Mukul Wasnik, Pramod Tiwari, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, are from Rajasthan and wondered how will their candidature benefit the party. “We have heard Gehlot suggested nominating candidates from Rajasthan from Scheduled Caste and Other …

News Analysis | Denial of Rajya Sabha seat to R.C.P. Singh reveals unease in BJP-JD(U) alliance
2 years, 6 months ago

News Analysis | Denial of Rajya Sabha seat to R.C.P. Singh reveals unease in BJP-JD(U) alliance

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s denial of a Rajya Sabha seat to his party leader and Union Minister R.C.P. On the face of it, Mr. Kumar is well within his rights to nominate any suitable candidate to the Rajya Sabha, but denying Mr. Singh, a Union Minister, is much more than a technicality. According to those in the know, Mr. …

In silence on RCP Singh’s RS nomination, Nitish looks to set tone for BJP
2 years, 6 months ago

In silence on RCP Singh’s RS nomination, Nitish looks to set tone for BJP

Hindustan Times  

By keeping everyone guessing about the re-nomination of union minister and his party colleague RCP Singh to the Rajya Sabha, Bihar chief minister and JDU leader Nitish Kumar has delivered a twin message-- that he is the one who calls the shots in the JDU and the Bharatiya Janata Party, an ally of his party in the state will have …

'Janata malik hai' - Nitish Kumar's terse reply after Bochahan bypoll loss
2 years, 8 months ago

'Janata malik hai' - Nitish Kumar's terse reply after Bochahan bypoll loss

Hindustan Times  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was in no mood for questions Sunday when asked to comment on the ruling JDU-BJP's defeat yesterday in the Bochahan assembly bypoll. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar speaks to the media after paying last respects to former MP and JDU leader Naval Kishore Rai, who passed away. Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal registered a big …

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?
2 years, 9 months ago

Worst Show in UP, Blow in Punjab: Did Channi's 'Bhaiyye' Remark & Gandhi's Laugh Come Back to Bite Them?

News 18  

The Congress touched a new low in the crucial Uttar Pradesh, winning only two seats and receiving just 2.39 percent vote share. In the worst-ever performance in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the Congress not only scored its lowest tally in the state with two seats, but also the party’s voting percentage fell from 6.25 percent in the 2017 polls, …

Murugan rewarded for work as T.N. BJP chief
3 years, 5 months ago

Murugan rewarded for work as T.N. BJP chief

The Hindu  

The induction of BJP Tamil Nadu president L. Murugan in the Union Ministry on Wednesday is seen as reward for his party work in a short period, as well as representation for the State in the second government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From Dalit community Appointed president in March 2020, Mr. Murugan, a lawyer and former Vice-Chairman of the …

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Rift in Bihar NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi's HAM alleges BJP of destablising Nitish Kumar govt

India Today  

A rift seems to be widening in Bihar NDA as one of its allies, Hindustani Awam Morcha, has demanded the setting up of a co-ordination committee in the backdrop of comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who questioned the Nitish Kumar-led government over incidents of atrocities against Dalits. Recently, BJP MP and Bihar party unit president Sanjay Jaiswal and …

N. Rangaswamy of AINRC waits to hear from Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor after Congress government loses trust vote in Assembly
3 years, 10 months ago

N. Rangaswamy of AINRC waits to hear from Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor after Congress government loses trust vote in Assembly

The Hindu  

A few hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party engineered a collapse of the Congress government in Puducherry, former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition N. Rangaswamy said that he was waiting to hear from the Lieutenant-Governor on what she and the Central government had in mind on the way forward. When the Congress government was formed in Puducherry, the …

Tejashwi Yadav, who boycotted oath taking ceremony, congratulates Nitish Kumar with sarcasm-laden tweet
4 years, 1 month ago

Tejashwi Yadav, who boycotted oath taking ceremony, congratulates Nitish Kumar with sarcasm-laden tweet

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, who refused to attend Nitish Kumar's oath taking on Monday, congratulated the chief minister through sarcasm-laden tweet. I hope that instead of chair's ambition, he will make 19 lakh jobs and positive issues like education, medicine, earning, irrigation, law and order, the priority of NDA government," Tejashwi said in his Hindi tweet. Earlier in …

How Chirag Paswan's Rebel Act Hit Nitish Kumar Hard While Helping Mahagathbandhan in Bihar
4 years, 1 month ago

How Chirag Paswan's Rebel Act Hit Nitish Kumar Hard While Helping Mahagathbandhan in Bihar

News 18  

Chirag Paswan’s rebel act has hit Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal where it hurts the most. Former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha party lost the Kasba seat in East Bihar’s Purnia district as the LJP’s Pradeep Kumar Das garnered over 60,000 votes and came second there. Chief minister Nitish Kumar’s two prominent ministers – Jai Kumar Singh and …

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