Congress, BJP set to overhaul state units ahead of 2027 Punjab assembly elections
1 week, 5 days ago

Congress, BJP set to overhaul state units ahead of 2027 Punjab assembly elections

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, Congress and BJP will both reconstitute their state units and appoint new unit presidents soon. Congress had reconstituted the state unit earlier: the party appointed Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress president, replacing Navjot Singh Sidhu after the 2022 assembly election debacle. Senior Hindu leaders have begun to take efforts to secure better representation in the Congress state unit since AAP's appointment of Aman Arora as the party's Punjab president. Three former Congress leaders who had shifted to the saffron party are in the race for the post of Punjab BJP president: former finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal, Ex-MLA Kewal Dhillon and former minister Rana Gurmeet Sodhi.

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Bhopal Diary | BJP to get new state prez in the beginning of 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Bhopal Diary | BJP to get new state prez in the beginning of 2025

New Indian Express  

Long-drawn speculations about who will be the next state BJP chief are likely to end in the beginning of the new year. Though the leadership in Delhi is known to spring surprises, the names doing the rounds in party corridors, include former ministers Narottam Mishra, Lal Singh Arya, Arvind Bhadauria, and tribal politicians, including ex-union minister Faggan Singh Kulaste. BJP …

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January
1 month ago

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s membership drive and grassroots-level organisational elections in Odisha are nearing completion. The state unit of the BJP will elect its new president in January 2025, announced the party’s state in-charge, Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, on Thursday. When asked whether any BJD leaders were planning to join the BJP, Tomar remarked, “Many BJD MPs and MLAs …

Poll Setback: Congress, to Rejig State Units
1 month, 1 week ago

Poll Setback: Congress, to Rejig State Units

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taking lessons from the recent poll debacles in Haryana and Maharashtra, the Congress has decided to revamp several of its state units and has started in earnest with Uttar Pradesh. Let us tell you that the party has started preparations for the Assembly elections in 2027," said a party insider. According to sources, the Congress high command is …

BJP to elect its legislature party leader today, begin process to form new Maharashtra government
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP to elect its legislature party leader today, begin process to form new Maharashtra government

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The crucial legislature party meeting of the BJP will be held at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Wednesday to elect its leader, who is expected take over as the next chief minister of the state. The BJP legislature party leader elected in the meeting is then expected to meet the governor to stake a claim to form new government …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Delhi; Will Nagendra return as minister?

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Speculations are rife over a possible cabinet reshuffle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flying to New Delhi on Thursday evening. According to informed sources, the CM is likely to discuss with the party top brass the induction of former tribal welfare minister B Nagendra into the cabinet. Nagendra resigned in connection with the alleged illegal money transfer from state-run Karnataka …

Maharashtra Assembly Election Result 2024: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election Result 2024: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand was held on November 23, three days after voting concluded in both the states. 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. In a historic and …

Maharashtra election results 2024: Mahayuti set to retain power | Full list of winners so far
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: Mahayuti set to retain power | Full list of winners so far

Hindustan Times  

Mahayuti, the BJP-led NDA group, is set to retain power in Maharashtra, achieving a massive victory in the 2024 state Assembly elections. Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is set to retain power in Maharashtra. TRACK | Maharashtra Election Result 2024 LIVE Campaigning for the elections was a full house show across Maharashtra, with the NDA and INDIA …

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures landslide victory, as per early trends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secures landslide victory, as per early trends

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance is set to return to power in Maharashtra with a significant mandate, as per the trends from the Assembly election results. Maharashtra election results 2024 LIVE updates As of 12.30 p.m., the BJP was leading in close to 125 seats, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena had secured leads in 55 constituencies. Expressing gratitude …

Maharashtra election results: CM Eknath Shinde claims victory in assembly polls, thanks voters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results: CM Eknath Shinde claims victory in assembly polls, thanks voters

Firstpost  

Assembly Elections 2024 Result Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde thanked his supporters as Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. #WATCH | Thane | Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and his party leaders celebrate with 'ladoos' as Mahayuti is set to form govt in the state pic.twitter.com/HisjKYQTor — ANI November 23, …

Congress appoints veteran leaders as AICC observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand post-election scenarios
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress appoints veteran leaders as AICC observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand post-election scenarios

India TV News  

Gearing up for the counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed senior leaders as All India Congress Committee observers in the two states. Observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand The Congress has appointed former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and senior leader G. Parameshwar as observers for Maharashtra. Maharashtra election …

Assembly Election Results 2024 Date: Poll outcome for Maharashtra, Jharkhand to be declared today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assembly Election Results 2024 Date: Poll outcome for Maharashtra, Jharkhand to be declared today

India TV News  

Assembly Election Result 2024: The Assembly Elections 2024 in Maharashtra and Jharkhand ended on November 20. Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister with the backing of Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP in 2019 and remained the CM till 2022 before Eknath Shinde engineered defection in the Shiv Sena and joined hands with the BJP. Chief Minister Eknath …

{Post bypolls results} Punjab BJP gets ready for overhaul
1 month, 3 weeks ago

{Post bypolls results} Punjab BJP gets ready for overhaul

Hindustan Times  

With incumbent state chief Sunil Jakhar expressing unwillingness to continue, the revamp will take place along with its internal polls Party insiders suggest that the revamp will take place alongside BJP’s internal organisational elections which are expected to commence in December this year. Party insiders suggest that the revamp will take place alongside BJP’s internal organisational elections which are expected …

Watch: Salman Khan arrives to vote in Maharashtra elections amid heavy security
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Salman Khan arrives to vote in Maharashtra elections amid heavy security

India Today  

Salman Khan arrived at the Mount Mary School polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote in the ongoing Maharashtra Elections. Watch the video here: Other than Salman, several stars from the industry, including Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and others cast their votes on Wednesday, November 20. Voting in Maharashtra is …

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 …

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. …

Haryana Assembly's winter session from Nov 13, no CLP leader yet
2 months ago

Haryana Assembly's winter session from Nov 13, no CLP leader yet

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: The Haryana Assembly's winter session will begin here on Wednesday, during which the new BJP government will bring in some bills including on ensuring job security for contractual employees. Among those present in the BAC meeting, chaired by Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, were Deputy Speaker Krishan Lal Middha, Chief Minister Saini, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Congress' Geeta Bhukkal, INLD's …

Ex-Congress Veteran Sunil Jakhar Joins Hands With BJP, May Get Key Punjab Role Ahead of 2024 and Other Stories
2 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Congress Veteran Sunil Jakhar Joins Hands With BJP, May Get Key Punjab Role Ahead of 2024 and Other Stories

News 18  

Former Congress veteran Sunil Jakhar joins the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, signaling his potential candidacy for a key Punjab role ahead of the 2024 assembly elections. Jakhar's entry into the BJP, a party he had previously served with distinction, is seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Punjab.

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey
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2 months, 1 week ago

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is set to hold a single-phase election on November 20 to elect new chief minister. The outgoing assembly faced political turmoil with three different chief ministers in the past five years. The current assembly is considered bipolar between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The BJP is currently in alliance with NCP …

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. …

Haryana and J&K: States of surprise for BJP and Congress
3 months ago

Haryana and J&K: States of surprise for BJP and Congress

Live Mint  

For the second straight time in India, election results have upended poll predictions, turning political parties introspective and adding intrigue to the next round of state elections scheduled for later this year. In the Lok Sabha election in April-June, the Congress set the narrative in a state where an anti-incumbency sentiment prevailed against the BJP and regional parties were in …

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Leads With 51 Seats Whereas Congress Trails With 34
3 months ago

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Leads With 51 Seats Whereas Congress Trails With 34

ABP News  

The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are coming in, and early trends indicate a major shift in Haryana. This election marks the first major direct contest between the BJP and Congress in the state after the Lok Sabha elections, and the results are expected to influence the political landscape in other states that are scheduled …

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Sudhanshu Trivedi's Huge Disclosure On The Early Trends | ABP News
3 months ago

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: Sudhanshu Trivedi's Huge Disclosure On The Early Trends | ABP News

ABP News  

The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are coming in, and early trends indicate a major shift in Haryana. This election marks the first major direct contest between the BJP and Congress in the state after the Lok Sabha elections, and the results are expected to influence the political landscape in other states that are scheduled …

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress

Hindustan Times  

In another setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the October 5 Haryana assembly elections, party’s councillor from Ward Number 19 Paramjeet Kaur on Saturday defected to the Congress, bringing the saffron fold’s strength in the Panchkula municipal corporation below that of the Congress. Welcoming Paramjeet in the party fold, Congress candidate from Panchkula Chander Mohan, said, “The Congress …

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 …

Winning Over Anti-BJP Vote Bank, Focus on Rahul Gandhi: 3 Reasons Why Congress is Keen on Haryana Alliance With AAP
4 months, 1 week ago

Winning Over Anti-BJP Vote Bank, Focus on Rahul Gandhi: 3 Reasons Why Congress is Keen on Haryana Alliance With AAP

News 18  

After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress leadership consistently rejected the idea of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana. The decision of the Grand Old Party to align with AAP in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections is driven by a blend of strategic goals, primarily centered around strengthening its leadership within the Opposition, consolidating anti-BJP votes, …

BJP to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls under collective leadership
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP to contest Maharashtra Assembly polls under collective leadership

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced that it will fight the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections under collective leadership, moving away from its previous strategy of centring campaigns around a single figure. The decision to adopt a collective leadership approach comes as the BJP seeks to strengthen its position across various regions and communities in Maharashtra. In a core committee …

Ram Madhav back as BJP in-charge for J&K polls
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Madhav back as BJP in-charge for J&K polls

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday appointed former party general secretary Ram Madhav as election in-charge for the coming Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, a return to the State for him as he had handled the State in the past on behalf of the BJP and was instrumental in the BJP forming a coalition government there in 2015 along with the …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Congress makes major reshuffle in party's Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand units ahead of Assembly Elections
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress makes major reshuffle in party's Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand units ahead of Assembly Elections

India TV News  

In a major reshuffle ahead of the Assembly Elections, the Congress on Friday appointed Tariq Hameed Karra as president of its Jammu and Kashmir unit and Keshav Mahto Kamlesh as chief of the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appointed two working presidents for Jammu and Kashmir – Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla – as the party prepares …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet a number of senior functionaries from West Bengal in Delhi on Monday to select the next state president since Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure has ended, state leaders said. Those summoned to Delhi include Chowdhury, former state presidents Pradip Bhattacharya and Abdul Mannan, senior leaders Deepa Dasmunsi, Amitabha Chakraborty, Nepal …

Congress Now History, BJP-led NDA And 'Mahayuti' Future of India, Maharashtra: Shinde
6 months ago

Congress Now History, BJP-led NDA And 'Mahayuti' Future of India, Maharashtra: Shinde

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the BJP-led NDA alliance at the Centre and the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ coalition were the future of the country and Maharashtra, respectively, while the Congress was history. Speaking in the legislative assembly on the last day of the monsoon session, Shinde criticised the Congress for celebrating its third loss in a row in …

Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in 13 seats across seven states, high stakes battle in Bengal
6 months ago

Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in 13 seats across seven states, high stakes battle in Bengal

India TV News  

Assembly Bypolls: Voting for by-elections in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, today. This electoral exercise, the first since the Lok Sabha elections, will decide the fate of many veterans and some debutantes, including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife, Kamlesh Thakur. Madhya Pradesh Amarwara West …

Jharkhand Congress team heads to Delhi to discuss strategies for Assembly polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand Congress team heads to Delhi to discuss strategies for Assembly polls

The Hindu  

A team of the Congress's Jharkhand unit went to New Delhi on June 24 to discuss strategies for the Assembly elections in the State, due to be held later this year, with the party's top brass. “Senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, general secretary K. C. Venugopal and State Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir are expected to attend the meeting,” he …

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the Lok Sabha results, the Congress on June 18 announced a series of strategy meetings for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir where Assembly polls are expected later this year. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi would be meeting leaders from Jharkhand on June 24 to discuss the party’s election preparedness in the …

BJP appoints R S Prasad, Tarun Chugh as observers to elect Arunachal CM
7 months ago

BJP appoints R S Prasad, Tarun Chugh as observers to elect Arunachal CM

Hindustan Times  

The parliamentary board of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named senior leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Tarun Chugh as the party’s central observers to elect the legislature party leader of Arunachal Pradesh. National Peoples’ Party, which is a constituent of the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre, came second with 5 seats, Nationalist Congress Party won 3 seats, …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: In Rajasthan, Congress had a strategic approach while BJP was complacent
7 months ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: In Rajasthan, Congress had a strategic approach while BJP was complacent

The Hindu  

The Congress’ performance in Rajasthan appears all the more dramatic in the backdrop of the clean sweep by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the last two parliamentary elections. Post-poll data show that the BJP once again drew substantial support from the urban, more educated, economically better-off, upper caste sections of the electorate in the State. That the party still won …

After BJP’s clean sweep, Congress has an uphill task of revamp in Madhya Pradesh
7 months, 1 week ago

After BJP’s clean sweep, Congress has an uphill task of revamp in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

While the Congress has a lot to cheer in the national perspective, the party will have to introspect its performance in Madhya Pradesh where it is unlikely to open its account. Madhya Pradesh Election Results 2024 LIVE updates Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, who was fielded from his home constituency of Rajgarh, also failed to grab the seat from BJP’s …

Election results 2024: With no majority on its own, BJP will have to strike a consensus
7 months, 1 week ago

Election results 2024: With no majority on its own, BJP will have to strike a consensus

The Hindu  

A National Democratic Alliance where the Bharatiya Janata Party is not dominant, backed by a full majority, is tantamount to turning the clock back 26 years to May 15, 1998, when former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee created the first avatar of the NDA and formed a government that held power between 1998 and 2004. The 2024 Lok Sabha election …

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: List of constituency-wise winning candidates and parties
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: List of constituency-wise winning candidates and parties

India TV News  

Odisha Assembly Election Winner List 2024: The counting of votes for the 147 Assembly seats in Odisha is currently underway, following an intense election process held in four phases on May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1, coinciding with the Lok Sabha elections for 21 seats. Key candidates and seats to watch out for: The Odisha Assembly elections …

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024: SP-Congress alliance stops Modi-Yogi juggernaut, takes lead in 41 seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024: SP-Congress alliance stops Modi-Yogi juggernaut, takes lead in 41 seats

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024: INDIA bloc led by Samajwadi Party -Congress is ahead of BJP-led NDA in Uttar Pradesh as counting of votes is underway in Lok Sabha elections 2024. Election Commission trends in Uttar Pradesh as counting is underway INDIA bloc trends INDIA: 40 SP: 33 Congress: 07 NDA trends NDA: 39 BJP: 37 RLD: 02 Others: …

Congress, three regional parties discuss front for 2026 Assam Assembly election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress, three regional parties discuss front for 2026 Assam Assembly election

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Top leaders of the Assam unit of Congress and three anti-BJP regional parties met Tuesday night for a potential front to contest the 2026 State Assembly election together. They also discussed the possibility of forming an umbrella organisation of anti-BJP regional parties “to safeguard the regional interests of Assam and its indigenous peoples” and encourage small political parties representing …

LS polls 2024: Stakes high for Kharge, BSY, NCP in Phase 3
8 months, 1 week ago

LS polls 2024: Stakes high for Kharge, BSY, NCP in Phase 3

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The electoral fate of half-a-dozen Union ministers and two former chief ministers will be sealed on Wednesday in the third phase of the general elections is 93 constituencies in 11 states and Union territories. Prominent among the heavyweight candidates in this phase are Union home minister Amit Shah in Gandhinagar, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, civil aviation minister …

Congress declares four more candidates for Punjab
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress declares four more candidates for Punjab

The Hindu  

The Congress party on April 29 declared four more candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Punjab, fielding its State party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring from Ludhiana Parliamentary constituency. Raja Warring would be facing Ravneet Singh Bittu, former Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP from Ludhiana, who recently joined the BJP, and is BJP’s candidate from Ludhiana. Apart …

Congress picks three names for Himachal assembly by-polls, fields turncoat Ranjit Rana from Sujanpur
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress picks three names for Himachal assembly by-polls, fields turncoat Ranjit Rana from Sujanpur

Hindustan Times  

{Himachal by-polls} A former BJP leader, Ranjit Singh Rana, joined Congress shortly before being named as one of the candidates for the Himachal assembly by-polls. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday approved the candidates — fielding Bharatiya Janata Party turncoat Captain Ranjit Singh Rana from Sujanpur, Vivek Sharma from Kutlehar and Rakesh Kalia from Gagret. Ranjit Singh Rana, a close …

2 Sides to Surat Walkover: Congress' Disarray, BJP's Desire for Total Domination
8 months, 2 weeks ago

2 Sides to Surat Walkover: Congress' Disarray, BJP's Desire for Total Domination

The Quint  

The Congress has a general secretary and secretary in-charge for each state, there are screening committees for candidate selection, committees for handling the campaign at state as well as district level, the Congress has units right till the ward and block level. It's high point was the manner in which it gave the BJP a shock in the 2017 Assembly …

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Interview | Punjab will vote on our performance, BJP’s polarisation card won’t work: Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal since March 21 has thrust Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, 50, into a challenging task in the run-up to the general elections. As one of the key faces in the opposition INDIA bloc, he is pivoting the AAP’s sweepstakes on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, …

Haryana: Finally Birender Singh quits BJP, to join Congress on Tuesday
9 months ago

Haryana: Finally Birender Singh quits BJP, to join Congress on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister Birender Singh on Monday finally resigned from the primary membership of the BJP and announced to join the Congress, a development that comes almost a month after his son and BJP’s sitting Hisar MP Brijendra Singh joined the Congress. Birender Singh said he had sent his resignation to BJP national president JP Nadda The veteran Jat leader …

Odisha Assembly: BJP, Congress release lists of candidates for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha Assembly: BJP, Congress release lists of candidates for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on April 2, 2024, released their candidates lists for the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha. Congress releases names for 49 Assembly seats Meanwhile, the Congress has announced candidates for 49 out of 147 assembly seats and eight out of 21 Lok Sabha seats. Congress has fielded father-son duo Bhakta Charan Das …

First-time Congress candidates literally sweating it out in Raichur Lok Sabha seat, Shorapur Assembly segment
9 months, 2 weeks ago

First-time Congress candidates literally sweating it out in Raichur Lok Sabha seat, Shorapur Assembly segment

The Hindu  

Congress candidates in both the Raichur parliamentary constituency and the Shorapur Assembly constituency where bypolls are being held, are literally sweating it out during campaigning in the rural areas of the two constituencies under scorching heat, while reaching out to people as they are facing their first election battle in their political career. G. Kumar Naik, a 1990 Karnataka cadre …

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