‘Not Anymore’: Akhilesh Shuts Doors for BJP Defectors; Takes Swipe at Adityanath for Being Fielded from Gorakhpur
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Not Anymore’: Akhilesh Shuts Doors for BJP Defectors; Takes Swipe at Adityanath for Being Fielded from Gorakhpur

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said BJP MLAs or ministers will no longer be taken into his party, a day after five BJP MLAs and Apna Dal legislator joined the SP. Taking a jibe at the BJP’s decision to field Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from the Gorakhpur constituency, he said the saffron party has already sent him home. Former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and prominent OBC leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Friday joined the Samajwadi Party along with another rebel minister Dharam Singh Saini. The list was released by BJP’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with party general secretary Arun Singh during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Delhi.

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Late BJP leader's daughter nomintaed vice president of party's youth wing in J&K
3 days, 19 hours ago

Late BJP leader's daughter nomintaed vice president of party's youth wing in J&K

India Today  

Devyani Rana, daughter of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana, who died in October 2024 due to prolonged illness, has been nominated as vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the party's youth wing. Devender Singh Rana, Union Minister Jitender Singh's younger brother, was an MLA from Nagrota in Jammu. Hours after her nomination on …

BJP fields ex-AAP ministers, ex-Cong chief in 1st candidate list for Delhi polls
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6 days, 9 hours ago

BJP fields ex-AAP ministers, ex-Cong chief in 1st candidate list for Delhi polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released the first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, fielding former Aam Aadmi Party ministers Kailash Gahlot from Bijwasan and Raj Kumar Anand from Patel Nagar, and former Delhi Congress chief Arvind Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar. The party has pitted former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma’s son Pravesh Sahib …

Delhi election: It's AAP's Atishi vs BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri vs Congress' Alka Lamba in Kalkaji
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Delhi election: It's AAP's Atishi vs BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri vs Congress' Alka Lamba in Kalkaji

Hindustan Times  

Former Lok Sabha MP Ramesh Bidhuri will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Kalkaji constituency in the upcoming Delhi assembly election, with the declaration of his candidature setting the stage for a contest involving three high-profile names. Meanwhile, Ramesh Bidhuri's nomination marks his political comeback after the BJP denied him a ticket for the Lok Sabha elections, held …

'We don’t want Muslim votes,' says BJP MLA Shailendra, sparking political outrage in Bihar
1 week, 3 days ago

'We don’t want Muslim votes,' says BJP MLA Shailendra, sparking political outrage in Bihar

India TV News  

Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is abuzz with controversy following a recent statement made by BJP MLA Engineer Shailendra, representing the Bihpur assembly constituency. We don’t want Muslim votes,” the MLA declared, referring to his dissatisfaction with the Muslim community's voting patterns. Shailendra further emphasised that despite his party’s work in the region, including providing transformers and road infrastructure over the past …

Uttarakhand: BJP announces candidates for all 11 mayoral seats | Full list
1 week, 5 days ago

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

India TV News  

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

Over 35 MLA’s take oath as Ministers to Maharashtra Assembly
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Over 35 MLA’s take oath as Ministers to Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

After days of friction and wrangling, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government on Sunday appointed 39 new Ministers, taking the Cabinet strength to 42. Prominent appointments include BJP State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, and party leaders Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Girish Mahajan; Shiv Sena leaders Gulabrao Patil, Pratap Sarnaik, Dada Bhuse, and Sanjay Rathod; and Nationalist Congress …

RS bypolls: Ex-NCW chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma elected unopposed
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RS bypolls: Ex-NCW chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Former National Commission for Women chairperson and BJP leader Rekha Sharma was declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended at 3 pm on Friday. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulating Rekha Sharma on her unopposed election to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Accompanied by Haryana minister Mahipal Dhanda …

Delhi election: UPSC coach Avadh Ojha; BJP, Congress turncoats named in AAP's 2nd list of candidates
1 month ago

Delhi election: UPSC coach Avadh Ojha; BJP, Congress turncoats named in AAP's 2nd list of candidates

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly election on Monday, naming nominees for 20 seats, of which the Patparganj constituency has been assigned to newly inducted Avadh Ojha and the sitting MLA from there, Manish Sisodia, has been fielded from Jangpura. Popular UPSC coach Avadh Ojha, who joined the AAP earlier this …

Delhi Assembly Election: AAP releases second list of 20 candidates, Manish Sisodia to contest from Jangpura
1 month ago

Delhi Assembly Election: AAP releases second list of 20 candidates, Manish Sisodia to contest from Jangpura

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party released the second list of 20 candidates on Monday. Shunty replaces sitting AAP MLA and Speaker in the outgoing Assembly Ram Niwas Goel, while Bittu has been fielded in place of Dilip Pandey, AAP's chief whip in the house. Here are some other takeaways from the AAP's second candidates list: 14 sitting …

AAP's 2nd list out, Manish Sisodia moved to Jangpura, Avadh Ojha gets Patparganj
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1 month ago

AAP's 2nd list out, Manish Sisodia moved to Jangpura, Avadh Ojha gets Patparganj

India Today  

The Aam Aadm Party on Monday announced its second list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled to take place early next year. Manish Sisodia, the incumbent MLA from Patparganj, has been moved to Jangpura, while new inductee Avadh Ojha will contest from the former Delhi Minister's constituency. Sisodia was first elected to the Patparganj seat, which is part …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: BJP's Legislature Party Meeting On Dec 4, All MLAs Asked To Be In Mumbai
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: BJP's Legislature Party Meeting On Dec 4, All MLAs Asked To Be In Mumbai

ABP News  

Maharashtra New CM: The meeting of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party to elect their leader will be held on December 4, according to sources. Earlier, a senior BJP leader said the name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held …

Confirmed! BJP-led Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra to be sworn-in on Dec 5 at Azad Maidan, PM Modi to remain present
1 month, 1 week ago

Confirmed! BJP-led Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra to be sworn-in on Dec 5 at Azad Maidan, PM Modi to remain present

Live Mint  

Maharashtra goverment formation: Even as suspense continues over the post of Maharashtra Chief Minister, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday confirmed that the new government will be formed on December 5, in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A few days ago, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde had said that he won't be an obstacle in …

UP: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of Petitions, Clears Decks For Ayodhya’s Milkipur Assembly Bypoll
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of Petitions, Clears Decks For Ayodhya’s Milkipur Assembly Bypoll

ABP News  

Lucknow, Nov 25 The Allahabad High Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of two petitions challenging the election of Samajwadi Party leader Awadhesh Prasad from Milkipur constituency in 2022 assembly polls, paving the way for holding bypoll to the seat in Ayodhya district. The Milkipur assembly seat fell vacant after Prasad was elected to Lok Sabha from Faizabad in the …

UP: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of Petitions, Clears Decks For Ayodhya’s Milkipur Assembly Bypoll
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP: Allahabad HC Allows Withdrawal Of Petitions, Clears Decks For Ayodhya’s Milkipur Assembly Bypoll

ABP News  

Lucknow, Nov 25 The Allahabad High Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of two petitions challenging the election of Samajwadi Party leader Awadhesh Prasad from Milkipur constituency in 2022 assembly polls, paving the way for holding bypoll to the seat in Ayodhya district. The Milkipur assembly seat fell vacant after Prasad was elected to Lok Sabha from Faizabad in the …

No hope of SP coming to power till 2047: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No hope of SP coming to power till 2047: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party is not expected to come to power in Uttar Pradesh till 2047, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday, taking a dig at the opposition party chief Akhilesh Yadav over its dismal performance in the assembly bypolls. Referring to the Samajwadi Party's PDA formula, Maurya, in a post on X, said, "The SP's fake …

BJP behind Sambhal violence, wanted to distract from poll rigging: Akhilesh Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP behind Sambhal violence, wanted to distract from poll rigging: Akhilesh Yadav

India Today  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav held the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government responsible after tensions flared up in Sambhal district over a mosque survey. Akhilesh Yadav also alleged that the violence was premeditated to stifle debates on election irregularities, asserting, "This was a calculated strategy to avoid scrutiny of the election process". Highlighting alleged voter suppression during the UP bypolls, the …

Keeping up with UP: Is politics in Uttar Pradesh turning bipolar?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keeping up with UP: Is politics in Uttar Pradesh turning bipolar?

Hindustan Times  

Elections in Uttar Pradesh are turning bipolar and are now fought between two coalitions led by the Bhartiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party, compelling smaller parties to ride piggyback on either of the two ideological combinations, which have vertically divided the state. Since 2014, a resurgent BJP and the unswerving SP have been on a growth trajectory, both in …

Rajasthan Bypoll Election Results 2024 LIVE: List of leading BJP, Congress, BAP candidates in 7 seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Bypoll Election Results 2024 LIVE: List of leading BJP, Congress, BAP candidates in 7 seats

India TV News  

Rajasthan Bypoll Results 2024 LIVE: The counting for votes is still underway for the seven constituency seats of Rajasthan, check out the list of all the leading and trailing candidates from these seats. Seat Name Leading candidate Trailing candidate Dausa Deen Dayal Jag Mohan Chorasi Anil Kumar Katara Karilal Salumber Jitesh Kumar Katara Shanti Amrit Lal Meena Deoli-Uniara Rajendra Gurjar …

Bihar bypolls: Counting on, ruling NDA ahead in two seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Assam Bypoll Results Live: Counting for five Assembly seats today, Himanta's leadership to be tested
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Bypoll Election Results 2024 Highlights: AAP calls Punjab bypoll wins ‘semi-final’ before Delhi Assembly polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bypoll Election Results 2024 Highlights: AAP calls Punjab bypoll wins ‘semi-final’ before Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The counting for the by-polls to 15 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand and for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat began amid tight security on On Saturday. The ruling Congress in Karnataka won Legislative Assembly bypolls in all three constituencies of Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur Congress-led UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led by over 3,19,00 votes over …

Uttarakhand Bypoll Results 2024 Live: Will BJP retain Kedarnath seat?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Bypoll Results 2024 Live: Will BJP retain Kedarnath seat?

India TV News  

Uttarakhand Bypoll Results 2024 Live: The crucial vote counting began on the Uttarakhand's Kedarnath seat. The Election Commission of India will announce the result of the Uttarakhand bypoll held in the Kedarnath Assembly constituency. Kedarnath seat in Rudraprayag district fell vacant after the death of BJP MLA Shaila Rani Rawat in July this year. The booths were monitored by the …

Khunti Assembly Election Results Live: Can JMM's RS Munda break BJP's Nilkanth Singh Munda's winning streak?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khunti Assembly Election Results Live: Can JMM's RS Munda break BJP's Nilkanth Singh Munda's winning streak?

India TV News  

Khunti Assembly Election Results Live: The Election Commission of India is all set to announce the results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024. ]Nilkanth Singh Munda from the BJP currently represents the Khunti seat and was elected from the Khunti constituency in the assembly election 2019. Khunti Assembly Election 2024 Candidates Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded its incumbent MLA from …

UP Assembly Bypolls Election Result 2024: Full list of winners constituency wise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Assembly Bypolls Election Result 2024: Full list of winners constituency wise

India Today  

After facing a significant setback in the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP received a boost with victory from the recently held Assembly bypolls, providing positive news for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Election Commission’s updates on Saturday indicated the BJP and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal have won seven out of the nine contested seats, while the …

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After facing a humiliating defeat in recent Lok Sabha polls, the ruling BJP managed to salvage its pride by sweeping the bypoll to nine assembly constituencies winning seven of them on Saturday. While Moradabad’s Kundarki, the stronghold of senior SP leader late Shafiqur Rehman Barq, is a Muslim-dominated seat, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar has a substantial chunk of Dalit …

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list

India TV News  

The BJP was leading in four seats while the Samajwadi Party was ahead in two of the nine assembly seats for which bypolls were held, according to Election Commission trends on Saturday. The Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats independently, while Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen fielded candidates in Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Meerapur. BJP allies, such as Apna …

Will Yogi Adityanath Secure His Political Future in Uttar Pradesh?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Yogi Adityanath Secure His Political Future in Uttar Pradesh?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2024 17:27 IST - 7 MINS READ The just-concluded byelections in nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh have attracted unusual media attention. The Modi-Shah duo is known to have held him responsible for the party’s poor show in the Lok Sabha election, which left the BJP relegated to the number-two position in the country’s most populous …

Bypolls in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand today
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bypolls in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand today

Hindustan Times  

Bypolls 2024: Bypolls in 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand will be held on Wednesday, November 20. In Punjab, bypolls will be held in four assembly seats – Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Barnala The bypolls were necessitated after the MLAs representing the seats were elected to the Lok Sabha in the general elections …

UP Bypolls 2024 Latest Update: Kundarki records highest voter turnout, Ghaziabad lowest by 5 PM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP Bypolls 2024 Latest Update: Kundarki records highest voter turnout, Ghaziabad lowest by 5 PM

India TV News  

UP Bypolls Latest Update: Over 9.67 percent voting was recorded till 9 am as polling is underway in 9 assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh, bypolls are being held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur, and Kundarki. The high-pitched campaign saw senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, …

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?

Live Mint  

In a significant political development, the National People’s Party, led by Conrad Sangma, has announced its decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur over deteriorating law and order situation. The NPP holds seven seats in the 60-member legislative assembly, but the move is unlikely to destabilize the government, as the BJP maintains a clear majority with 32 …

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: Amid fight for Muslim votes, BJP aims to breach SP fort Kundarki
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: Amid fight for Muslim votes, BJP aims to breach SP fort Kundarki

Hindustan Times  

The Samajwadi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party are vying for Muslims votes in Kundarki assembly constituency, an SP stronghold, in Moradabad district. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav at a rally in Kundarki assembly constituency in Moradabad district. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen led by Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party led by Chandra Shekhar Azad …

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Rajasthan’s seven Assembly bypolls present a test of credibility for veteran leaders
1 month, 4 weeks 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. …

BJP govts at Centre, in U.P. working at cross purposes: Akhilesh
2 months ago

BJP govts at Centre, in U.P. working at cross purposes: Akhilesh

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state were working at cross purposes as he claimed that the countdown to the Uttar Pradesh government had begun. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav celebrating the birthday of Khazanchi Yadav though did not directly name CM Yogi Adityanath or his government, his reference …

Adityanath to address rallies in 3 SP strongholds today
2 months ago

Adityanath to address rallies in 3 SP strongholds today

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will on Saturday address political rallies in three assembly constituencies considered the Samajwadi Party strongholds in the state. Adityanath is on a whirlwind tour of the state addressing successive public gatherings for BJP candidates in nine poll-bound seats where bypolls are scheduled on November 20. On Saturday, Adityanath is likely to address his first rally in …

Maharashtra polls: Former corporators in the ring for Chinchwad seat
2 months ago

Maharashtra polls: Former corporators in the ring for Chinchwad seat

Hindustan Times  

In Chinchwad, the upcoming assembly polls will be a contest between former corporators – Bharatiya Janata Party’s Shankar Jagtap who will fight to retain the family bastion, and Nationalist Congress Party/NCP ’s Rahul Kalate. There are plans for strengthening public transport, a river development project in Ravet, and strengthening public transport among others.” Whereas Kalate said that though urbanisation has …

MP: BJP leader’s remarks spark speculation on next party chief
2 months ago

MP: BJP leader’s remarks spark speculation on next party chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Mr Santhosh while addressing party workers in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh a couple of days ago quipped that he was not sure if state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma would accompany him in the next visit to the historical city in the capacity of his present position. Mr Santhoshi’s statement has given enough indications that the state party would get …

BJP and SP slug it out in Yogi Adityanath-ruled Uttar Pradesh, with results due on November 23
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP and SP slug it out in Yogi Adityanath-ruled Uttar Pradesh, with results due on November 23

The Hindu  

The upcoming State elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are shaping up into a battle between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP). The outcome of these elections will be crucial as they determine the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, a state that has witnessed a significant shift in recent elections. The BJP's focus on winning nine Assembly segments in Yogi …

Congress and BJP Announce Multiple Rallies in Maharashtra Ahead of Assembly Election
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress and BJP Announce Multiple Rallies in Maharashtra Ahead of Assembly Election

The Hindu  

The Congress and the BJP will hold multiple rallies in Maharashtra in the coming days leading up to the Maharashtra Assembly election scheduled for November 20. Both parties have planned a significant number of rallies, with the BJP already announcing 100 rallies and the Congress planning rallies for Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Malik to Contest from Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar
2 months, 1 week ago

Malik to Contest from Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar

Deccan Chronicle  

Former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik has announced his candidacy from the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. He stated that he will not compromise his ideology and will contest the election on an NCP ticket. The NCP has already fielded its daughter, Sana Malik, from the neighbouring Anushakti Nagar constituency, but Malik was denied a ticket there …

Malik Remains Tight-Lipped on NCP Ticket, Focuses on Constituency Concerns
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2 months, 1 week ago

Malik Remains Tight-Lipped on NCP Ticket, Focuses on Constituency Concerns

India Today  

Former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik expresses his determination to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections despite reports of pressure from the NCP faction. He maintains that he will not succumb to any political pressure and will continue to advocate for the people of his constituency. While he remains tight-lipped about his plans, he expresses confidence in his chances of winning …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Pawar Scrutinizes Aspiring Candidates, Signals Tough Election Battles Ahead
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawar Scrutinizes Aspiring Candidates, Signals Tough Election Battles Ahead

New Indian Express  

The next generation of the Thackerays is stepping away from their families’ ‘remote control politics’ and is interested in roughing it out in the electoral field. The next Thackeray, Amit, becomes the second to enter the electoral arena, with some questioning Raj’s decision. Pawar Sr, the party’s patriarch, has personally screened over 1,600 applications of aspirants, ensuring a diverse and …

Yogi vs Akhilesh Showdown: A Battle for Uttar Pradesh's Future
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Yogi vs Akhilesh Showdown: A Battle for Uttar Pradesh's Future

Hindustan Times  

The upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls will be a direct clash between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP). The BJP, led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, is seeking to regain its lost prestige and to send a message to the SP, which has been dominating the state's politics for the past few elections.

Samajwadi Party Names Diverse Candidates for UP Assembly Polls
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Samajwadi Party Names Diverse Candidates for UP Assembly Polls

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates are facing each other in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav's cousin and former MP Tej Pratap Yadav has been declared the party candidate from Karhal, a stronghold of the Yadavs. Other players like the Bahujan Samaj Party and Azad Samaj Party are also in the fray.

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

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

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

BSP Announces Candidates for 8 Assembly Seats in Uttar Pradesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BSP Announces Candidates for 8 Assembly Seats in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced candidates for eight of the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh where bypolls will be held on November 13. The party has given tickets to Amit Verma, Jitendra Kumar Singh, Shahnazar, Virendra Kumar Shukla, Dr Avinash Kumar Shakya, Rafatullah, Parmanand Garg, and Deepak Tiwari.

Congress and SP to Team Up in UP Assembly Bypolls: Leaders Emphasize Unity Against BJP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress and SP to Team Up in UP Assembly Bypolls: Leaders Emphasize Unity Against BJP

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly bypolls together with the SP, despite ongoing talks on seat sharing between the two parties. Rai stated that the sole purpose of the Opposition alliance is to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), highlighting the BJP's history of instigating riots and carrying out fake …

Samajwadi Party on the Brink of an Alliance with Congress in UP Bypolls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Samajwadi Party on the Brink of an Alliance with Congress in UP Bypolls

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party is considering an alliance with the Congress party for the upcoming bypolls in nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. The party's president, Akhilesh Yadav, has stated that an alliance is on the cards, but it is still a matter of discussion between the two parties. The SP is yet to field its candidates for several seats, including Ghaziabad …

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

BJP Announces 99 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

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

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