Virbhadra Singh says 'betrayal' by some Congress leaders cost party seats in Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls
6 years, 5 months ago

Virbhadra Singh says 'betrayal' by some Congress leaders cost party seats in Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls

Firstpost  

Senior Congress leader and six-time Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday said the “betrayal” by some Congress leaders had led to the party’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Sirmaur district in the state Assembly polls. Nahan: Senior Congress leader and six-time Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday said the “betrayal” by some Congress leaders had led to the party’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Sirmaur district in the state Assembly polls. Had some leaders not stabbed the party in the back, the Congress would have won two more Assembly seats in Sirmaur district, said Singh while addressing a district-level meet of party workers at Nahan. State Congress chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu showered praise on Virbhadra Singh for “showing large-heartedness” and forgiving party workers for their ‘mistakes’.

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‘Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra should resign’: BJP's dare to Congress on EVM row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra should resign’: BJP's dare to Congress on EVM row

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party took a dig at Congress for questioning EVM's integrity, saying all the chief ministers and other elected representatives from the grand old party like Rahul Gandhi should first resign and declare that they will contest only after the ballot papers are brought back. New Delhi: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia …

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress top brass meets to deliberate on recent poll reverses

The Hindu  

The Congress Working Committee met in New Delhi on Friday to deliberate on the party's performance in the recent elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Haryana, as well as to review the preparations for the upcoming Delhi polls. The meeting was chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi …

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die

The Quint  

As for the Congress, the results present a mixed bag. Again, it showed that the BJP has failed to make much headway even against the Congress when faced with strong local leaders, like Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and in Kerala, where it is unable to cross the political firewall created by the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic …

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Kerala: There were chinks in Congress campaign in Chelakkara, says senior party leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: There were chinks in Congress campaign in Chelakkara, says senior party leader

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: At a time when Congress state president K Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan are repeatedly claiming that Congress worked to its full potential in Chelakkara, a senior Congress official in charge of the state admitted that the party faltered in execution, with monitoring being nearly nonexistent. P V Mohan, AICC secretary in charge of Kerala, told …

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP MLA blames state in-charge for 'humiliating defeat' in bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday blamed internal party dynamics and "adjustment politics" for the BJP's tepid performance in the Karnataka bypolls. Yathnal singled out Arun Singh, the party’s state in-charge, accusing him of being a messenger of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and his son, BY Vijayendra. He urged the BJP leadership to reconsider its strategy, asking …

Congress suffers worst-ever defeat in Maharashtra, can it bounce back?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress suffers worst-ever defeat in Maharashtra, can it bounce back?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The assembly election results have been catastrophic for the Congress, marking the party’s lowest-ever tally in the state – just 16 seats. Mumbai: The Congress party office 'Tilak Bhavan' wears a deserted look as early trends show Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance's loss in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, in Mumbai, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Congress had even bounced back …

Fight between ‘vikas’ and ‘vinaash’: Rajnath Singh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fight between ‘vikas’ and ‘vinaash’: Rajnath Singh

Hindustan Times  

Seeking votes on sustained development of Haryana, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said, “In this election it is fight been vikas and vinaash.” Rajnath Singh while addressing a rally in Raipur Rani. “If you want development vote for Bharatiya Janata Party and if you want destruction vote for Congress,” said Rajnath Singh while addressing a rally in Raipur Rani which …

Bypoll Election Results Highlights: BJP Says INDIA Bloc ‘Desperate To Feel Good’, Calls Bengal Victory 'Rigged'
6 months ago

Bypoll Election Results Highlights: BJP Says INDIA Bloc ‘Desperate To Feel Good’, Calls Bengal Victory 'Rigged'

News 18  

Parties of the INDIA bloc have secured ten wins in assembly seats and the BJP has clinched two and an Independent has emerged victorious in one seat as vote counting ended on Saturday for the by-elections held earlier this week, as per trends on the election commission website. The Trinamool Congress on Saturday wrested Raiganj, Bagda, Maniktala and Ranaghat Dakshin …

Bypoll results clear indication of BJP’s decline, say Congress leaders celebrating victory
6 months ago

Bypoll results clear indication of BJP’s decline, say Congress leaders celebrating victory

The Hindu  

The Congress, on the heels of the INDIA bloc winning 10 of 13 seats that faced bye-election, on Saturday said that the results once again indicated that the ruling party was on a severe decline and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s credibility was eroding. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said that the results of the bye-elections in seven …

Himachal bypolls: Parties make last-ditch efforts to woo voters as campaigning nears end
6 months, 1 week ago

Himachal bypolls: Parties make last-ditch efforts to woo voters as campaigning nears end

Hindustan Times  

With only three days remaining to campaign for the July 10 assembly bypolls in Himachal Pradesh, political parties are making last-ditch efforts to woo voters in this high-stakes electoral battle, marked by parties trading offensives and allegations against each other. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who canvassed for his wife and Congress candidate in Dehra on Friday, said the present …

OPINION | BJP LEADERS ANALYSING LOSSES IN UP, MAHARASHTRA, HARYANA
7 months ago

OPINION | BJP LEADERS ANALYSING LOSSES IN UP, MAHARASHTRA, HARYANA

India TV News  

Top BJP leaders are busy in a brainstorming session for the last 48 years in Lucknow to find out reasons for the poor performance of the party in the Lok Sabha elections. Kaushal Kishore, the Union minister of staet, who lost from Mohanlalganj, said the opposition's Constitution and reservative narrative remained stuck in the minds of voters, and the BJP …

Election results 2024: BJP’s ‘double engine’ develops a snag in Uttar Pradesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Election results 2024: BJP’s ‘double engine’ develops a snag in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

As the process of reviewing the dismal performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh gets going, the internal tussle in the party has come to the fore. Sanjay Nishad, chairman of the Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal party, an ally of the BJP that was entrusted with delivering the votes of boatmen communities, told reporters the NDA’s …

We were expecting better results at the national level, says B.Y. Raghavendra
7 months, 1 week ago

We were expecting better results at the national level, says B.Y. Raghavendra

The Hindu  

Raghavendra, the BJP candidate, who was elected to Parliament for the fourth time after the counting of votes held on Tuesday, said that the party workers were not in the mood to celebrate as the party’s performance at the national level was not as expected. At a press conference in Shivamogga on Wednesday, Mr. Raghavendra said the party was expecting …

4-2: Sukhu stays afloat as Congress rebels sink in Himachal assembly bypolls
7 months, 1 week ago

4-2: Sukhu stays afloat as Congress rebels sink in Himachal assembly bypolls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party sweep in the Lok Sabha notwithstanding, the Congress had reasons to cheer in Himachal as the party won four of the six assembly seats in the keenly contested assembly bypolls – Dharamshala, Sujanpur, Barsar, Lahaul-Spiti, Gagret and Kutlehar. Supporters celebrating Congress’ win in the assembly bypolls at the CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s official residence, the Oak …

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 …

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results
7 months, 1 week ago

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results

Al Jazeera  

India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed election victory for his party and its allies on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had “punished” the governing party to confound predictions and reduce their parliamentary majority. Commentators and exit polls had projected an overwhelming victory for Modi, whose campaign wooed the Hindu majority to the worry of the country’s 200-million-plus …

BJP set to make a hat-trick in Gujarat despite protests by section of Rajputs and opposition’s pushback
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP set to make a hat-trick in Gujarat despite protests by section of Rajputs and opposition’s pushback

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 29, 2024 15:50 IST - 5 MINS READ The BJP won all 26 Lok Sabha seats in the general elections of 2014 and 2019 in Gujarat, and as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term in office, his brand value appears undiminished in his home State. People have unfortunately turned a blind eye to these things.” …

Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' plan of scrapping Agniveer scheme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' plan of scrapping Agniveer scheme

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the arch-rival BJP won't even win 150 seats as against their 400-plus seat claim in the Lok Sabha election 2024. Gandhi promised that Congress is going to provide a guaranteed minimum support price to the farmers of India, and the INDI Alliance government would implement a minimum tax and waive off farmers' …

In Chandrapur, Congress struggles to unite amidst leadership tensions
9 months, 2 weeks ago

In Chandrapur, Congress struggles to unite amidst leadership tensions

The Hindu  

The Congress laid speculation to rest by announcing Pratibha Dhanorkar as its candidate for the Chandrapur Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra on Saturday night. Sources within the party told The Hindu that Mr. Wadettiwar conveyed to the high command that only his family could effectively challenge the BJP’s Sudhir Mungantiwar, the incumbent Forest Minister in the Eknath Shinde-led government. “During …

Himachal CM Sukhu mum on stability of govt
10 months, 1 week ago

Himachal CM Sukhu mum on stability of govt

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has been reiterating for the past few days that the government is stable and would complete its five-year term, refused to comment on his regime's stability on March 4. Situation is grim for the Congress, says BJP’s Jai Ram Thakur Indicating a change in guard, Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, …

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels
10 months, 1 week ago

Another Himachal twist as Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh led by Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu appeared to have staved off a crisis, the fragility of his leadership was exposed in a series of dramatic twists as PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh travelled to Panchkula to meet the party’s six rebel legislators, and then made his way to New Delhi amid speculation that …

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, state Congress president Pratibha Singh on Friday undermined party observer DK Shivakumar's statement about Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, stating that “it is the people of the state who will decide the fate of the government”. Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has said the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh …

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, six Congress legislators, who had cross-voted in favour of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, were disqualified from the Assembly by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday. Amid talk of leadership change because of growing complaints against Mr. Sukhu’s style of functioning by MLAs, the Chief Minister invited …

Himachal Pradesh: Congress gets into damage control to quell dissent
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Congress gets into damage control to quell dissent

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh deepened on Wednesday, the Congress swung into damage control mode by dispatching a central observer team and initiating action against the six rebel MLAs who voted for the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls. The three observers — former Chhattisgarh and Haryana chief ministers Bhupesh Bhagel and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and …

Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress government fights for survival in Himachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh managed to survive the immediate threat to its existence on Wednesday, passing the State’s Budget for 2024-25 in the State Assembly after suspending 15 BJP lawmakers, including Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur. Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania reserved his order on a disqualification motion against six Congress MLAs who were absent for …

Himachal Pradesh: Why the Congress crisis was destined
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Why the Congress crisis was destined

Hindustan Times  

When the author arrived two-and-a-half hours later than expected at the Shimla resort from Delhi, the staff asked if he had faced “farmer” problems on the way. As the author reached Delhi back on February 27 via Saharanpur to avoid the “annadatas” blocking highways, television news flashed a press conference where the Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi graciously …

Amid Himachal crisis, Navjot Singh Sidhu slams 6 Congress MLAs; urges for ‘purge’ in party
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid Himachal crisis, Navjot Singh Sidhu slams 6 Congress MLAs; urges for ‘purge’ in party

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the six party lawmakers who voted in favour of the BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, causing political turmoil in the hill state. Calling for an “assessment of assets and liabilities” of the party, the former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief said that the …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Rajya Sabha Polls: DK Shivakumar In Himachal Today After New Congress Debacle, BJP Hawk-Eyed — Top Points
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Polls: DK Shivakumar In Himachal Today After New Congress Debacle, BJP Hawk-Eyed — Top Points

ABP News  

The Tuesday Rajya Sabha polls came as a shocker for Congress in Rajya Sabha after its stalwart candidate Abhishek Manu Sinhgvi was defeated by MLAs of his own party who voted in favour of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan despite the grand old party being in power in the hill state. Following the Congress' defeat, Himachal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya …

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress top brass on Wednesday rushed former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar to Shimla to parley with members of the party which is facing loss of support and risks losing power in the state. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is learnt to have spoken to former party chief Rahul Gandhi as also general …

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Amid cross-voting for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan was declared elected to the upper house from the hill state on Tuesday after a draw of lots as both he and Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi polled 34 votes each. Of the 40 MLAs of the ruling Congress, six legislators cross-voted resulting in the …

Big blow to Congress in Rajasthan, four-time MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya joins BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Big blow to Congress in Rajasthan, four-time MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya joins BJP

India TV News  

Jaipur: In a setback to the grand old party ahead of Lok Sabha elections, four-time Congress MLA and former Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya joined the Bhartiya Janata Party on Monday in Jaipur. Malviya was welcomed to the BJP by the party's Rajasthan in-charge Arun Singh, state unit chief CP Joshi and other leaders. As a tribal leader from southern …

Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath supporters clash at Congress office in MP, throw chairs at each other | WATCH
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath supporters clash at Congress office in MP, throw chairs at each other | WATCH

India TV News  

Bhopal: Supporters of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Congress leader Kamal Nath engaged in a clash at the party's state headquarters on Monday. Digvijaya Singh played an integral role in the Kamal Nath-led party's campaign in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma during an interaction with a news channel, had made certain derogatory remarks against Kamal …

Karnataka BJP chief's warning ahead in LS polls: 'Don't take opponents lightly'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP chief's warning ahead in LS polls: 'Don't take opponents lightly'

Hindustan Times  

Warning partymen and leaders not to take political opponents lightly, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Saturday exhorted them to put the party-led NDA government's achievements before the people and tirelessly work for its victory in the coming Lok Sabha polls. Don't take political opponents lightly in LS polls, warns Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra was speaking after the inauguration …

After rout in Hindi heartland, Congress reviews readiness of State units for Lok Sabha poll
1 year ago

After rout in Hindi heartland, Congress reviews readiness of State units for Lok Sabha poll

The Hindu  

The Congress leadership on Wednesday held a meeting with leaders of the party’s Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh units to discuss its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ‘Rebuilding Andhra’ After the meeting with the Andhra Pradesh unit, the party’s State in-charge Manickam Tagore said senior leaders discussed the party’s plans for the upcoming Lok Sabha election as well …

Leadership vacuum hits INDIA’s poll prospects
1 year, 1 month ago

Leadership vacuum hits INDIA’s poll prospects

Hindustan Times  

A member of Parliament faced at present with the probability of fighting the general elections due within six months under the INDIA bloc’s flag said to me, on Thursday night: “He hasn’t had the guts to appear in Parliament after the defeat. The “defeat” was the Congress’s failure to win even one of the northern states in the recent assembly …

Congress Is 'Greedy, Lusted For Power': Kerala CM Vijayan On Defeat In 3 State Polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress Is 'Greedy, Lusted For Power': Kerala CM Vijayan On Defeat In 3 State Polls

ABP News  

New Delhi: Following Congress's defeat in the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday criticised the grand old party, saying it was a result of "greed and lust for power." The CPI had also alleged that "infighting" within the grand old party, "hunger for power" and some of its leader's working as …

'Conceit': Congress slammed by INDIA bloc allies after 3-1 election drubbing
1 year, 1 month ago

'Conceit': Congress slammed by INDIA bloc allies after 3-1 election drubbing

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Faultlines in the Opposition's INDIA bloc became apparent on Sunday after partners blamed the Congress party for its 3-0 drubbing against the Bharatiya Janata Party in Hindi heartland states – Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said INDIA alliance would not be able to win the 2024 general elections "if the situation is like …

Poll boost for BJP weakens Congress hand
1 year, 1 month ago

Poll boost for BJP weakens Congress hand

Hindustan Times  

A 0-3 verdict in three Hindi heartland states in 2018 didn’t really mean anything for the 2019 national election, so is there anything to suggest a 3-0 verdict in 2023 means something for 2024? But the results of the four state elections — Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, in the heartland, and Telangana in the South — do set the …

'INDIA bloc will not win...,' says Omar Abdullah as he lashes out on Congress for losing MP, Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

'INDIA bloc will not win...,' says Omar Abdullah as he lashes out on Congress for losing MP, Rajasthan

Firstpost  

“Judging the results of INDIA alliance in the state elections, if the situation is like this in the future, we cannot win,” Omar Abdullah said, speaking to reporters on Sunday Amid the results of four state assembly elections in which the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading n Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah …

Madhya Pradesh elections: Why Congress had to face defeat against the BJP
1 year, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh elections: Why Congress had to face defeat against the BJP

India TV News  

The election results in Madhya Pradesh came in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The ruling BJP looks on course to retain power in Madhya Pradesh, going by the trends so far from the counting of votes for the state assembly elections. As per the latest figures available from the Election Commission, the BJP was leading in 162 of the …

'Kamal Nath responsible for Congress defeat in Madhya Pradesh': Sanjay Raut on election results
1 year, 1 month ago

'Kamal Nath responsible for Congress defeat in Madhya Pradesh': Sanjay Raut on election results

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh election results: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday held Congress leader Kamal Nath responsible for the party's defeat in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. He said that the outcome of the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections would have been different had the Congress shared some seats with constituents of the INDIA bloc. Sanjay Raut on Congress defeat "Kamal …

BJP toppled Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul Gandhi; says his party will win 150 seats
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP toppled Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul Gandhi; says his party will win 150 seats

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on November 14, accused the BJP of toppling his party's government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 by purchasing MLAs and expressed confidence that the grand old party would win around 150 seats in the Assembly elections in the State to be held on November 17. Five years back, you elected a Congress government but the BJP …

Rahul’s Kedarnath visit admission of defeat: Yogi in MP
1 year, 2 months ago

Rahul’s Kedarnath visit admission of defeat: Yogi in MP

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his visit to the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand at a time when election campaigns in five assembly polls were on and declared it as the Congress’s admission of defeat. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public meeting ahead of the upcoming Madhya …

Congress promoted a “crisis of trust” in politics: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 2 months ago

Congress promoted a “crisis of trust” in politics: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Holding the Congress responsible for promoting the “crisis of trust” in politics, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that people’s faith in political leaders had been eroded by the party’s failure to keep its promises. ‘Buying voters’ The Ashok Gehlot government’s populist measures to distribute free mobile phones to women and supply LPG cylinders to Ujjwala Yoajana beneficiaries at …

Chunav Manch: BJP Madhya Pradesh chief VD Sharma reveals reason for fielding central ministers, MPs in polls
1 year, 3 months ago

Chunav Manch: BJP Madhya Pradesh chief VD Sharma reveals reason for fielding central ministers, MPs in polls

India TV News  

Chunav Manch: Madhya Pradesh is at the epicenter of political action as it gears up for a high-stakes electoral contest. Shedding light on this surprising decision, the State President of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, VD Sharma, spoke candidly during a recent session at India TV's Chunav Manch. VD Sharma's revelation VD Sharma began by sharing the rationale behind the …

BJP’s list for Madhya Pradesh shows ‘lack of confidence’ in CM Chouhan, says Congress
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP’s list for Madhya Pradesh shows ‘lack of confidence’ in CM Chouhan, says Congress

The Hindu  

A day after the BJP sprang a surprise by fielding Union Ministers and MPs as candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress on Tuesday claimed that the move showed “lack of confidence” in Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. In a statement posted on X, All India Congress Committee in-charge of Madhya Pradesh Randeep Surjewala said that by …

Congress spreading misinformation about defections: BJP MLA Yatnal
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress spreading misinformation about defections: BJP MLA Yatnal

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: Accusing the Congress Party of orchestrating misinformation ahead of the forthcoming Parliament election, senior BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal alleged that the Congress Party's efforts to tarnish the image of BJP leaders and promote rumors about their potential defection are rooted in their anxiety over BJP's success. "Despite securing 135 seats in recent assembly elections, the Congress party appears …

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