BJP names 112 in Kerala; Cong fields over 50% new candidates
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BJP names 112 in Kerala; Cong fields over 50% new candidates

Hindustan Times  

Metro man E Sreedharan and former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy were among the prominent names that figured in the candidate list released by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, respectively, on Sunday for the April 6 elections. E Sreedharan and former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy were among the prominent names that figured in the candidate list released by the BJP and Congress Actor Suresh Gopi and leader of opposition in the state Ramesh Chennithala were also given tickets by the two parties for the upcoming polls. On the other hand, Congress state president Mullappally Ramachandran announced the names of candidates for 85 out of 91 seats it is contesting alone, in the national capital. State president Mullapally Ramachandran said Subhash was keen on contesting from Ettumanoor but the seat was given to the Kerala Congress.

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Former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar elected as new Kerala BJP president
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5 hours, 29 minutes ago

Former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar elected as new Kerala BJP president

Hindustan Times  

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was elected as the new president of Kerala state unit of the BJP on Monday. Rajeev Chandrasekhar had also contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Thiruvananthapuram as the BJP candidate. Stating that Chandrasekhar was elected to the top post by all party leaders unanimously, he said the leader's experience and expertise in various sectors …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win

India Today  

Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
6 days, 11 hours ago

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

DKS asks Mahila Congress members to start preparing to contest polls when 33% quota comes into effect
1 week, 1 day ago

DKS asks Mahila Congress members to start preparing to contest polls when 33% quota comes into effect

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday called upon the State unit of the Mahila Congress to prepare women candidates for the coming State Legislative Assembly elections as 74 out of the 224 constituencies — going by the current strength — will be reserved for women when the law on women’s reservation comes into effect. Addressing women …

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal election 2025: Full list of winners in Nagar Nigam mayoral polls
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1 week, 5 days ago

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal election 2025: Full list of winners in Nagar Nigam mayoral polls

Hindustan Times  

Haryana municipal election results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday swept the Haryana civic polls, with its mayoral candidates winning Ambala, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak, Faridabad, Yamunanagar, Panipat, and Sonipat municipal corporations. Haryana mayoral polls: Winners list: Gurugram: Raj Rani of the BJP secured 270,781 votes, defeating Congress candidate Seema Pahuja by a margin of 179,485 votes. Faridabad In …

BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies

ABP News  

Chandigarh: The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and its nominees were leading in eight other civic bodies in Haryana, as the counting of votes for the recently held elections went underway on Wednesday. Elections for the posts of mayor and ward members in the municipal corporations of Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Panipat, …

BJP sweeps Haryana civic elections, 9 of 10 mayoral candidates in lead
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP sweeps Haryana civic elections, 9 of 10 mayoral candidates in lead

Hindustan Times  

The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and party nominees were leading in nine of the 10 civic bodies in Haryana as counting of votes got underway on Wednesday. BJP’s Renu Bala Gupta showing the victory sign after defeating Manoj Kumar Wadhwa of the Congress in the mayoral election in Karnal on Wednesday. According to the …

Analysis: Congress steps up efforts to strengthen party in poll-bound States like Assam, Kerala and Bihar
3 weeks ago

Analysis: Congress steps up efforts to strengthen party in poll-bound States like Assam, Kerala and Bihar

The Hindu  

After a series of defeats in the recent Assembly elections, the Congress has stepped up its efforts to strengthen the organisation in States where polls are scheduled in the next one year. However, asked about how many Assembly seats the Congress would like to contest in Bihar, Mr. Allavuru sidestepped the question by saying talks had not begun. Congress Working …

On last day of campaign, BJP hosts ‘Jansabhas’ in 36 wards
3 weeks, 2 days ago

On last day of campaign, BJP hosts ‘Jansabhas’ in 36 wards

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: With just one more day to go before the municipal elections are held across Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday held ‘Jansabhas’ in all 36 wards in Gurugram. Senior BJP leaders, including Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Kiran Choudhary, joined local candidates in multiple constituencies, urging voters to support the party’s vision for a …

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party was swept away by the Bharatiya Janata Party in a crushing defeat after a decade-long rule in Delhi. New Delhi BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, defeated Kejriwal in New Delhi, where the AAP chief had won thrice since 2013. Greater Kailash Delhi minister and AAP candidate Saurabh Bharadwaj was …

BJP Sweeps Purvanchali, Punjabi Strongholds In Delhi; Extends Influence Along Haryana, UP Borders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Sweeps Purvanchali, Punjabi Strongholds In Delhi; Extends Influence Along Haryana, UP Borders

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in Delhi after 26 years making significant strides in various regional and socio-economic class of voters, including Purvanchalis, Sikhs, Jats, and slum dwellers. The party also bagged constituencies like Laxmi Nagar, Sangam Vihar and Karawal Nagar which constitutes over 15 per cent Purvanchali voters, winning 25 out of 35 such seats. In assembly …

Will come to power with over 50 seats, says Delhi BJP chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will come to power with over 50 seats, says Delhi BJP chief

The Hindu  

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday said his party is poised to come to power in the Capital by winning more than 50 of the 70 Assembly seats. “People have given a decisive mandate to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s double-engine government,” he said, addressing mediapersons after the conclusion of a review meeting with the 70 National Democratic Alliance candidates, …

From Arvind Kejriwal vs Pravesh Verma to Atishi vs Ramesh Bidhuri – 7 key contests in today’s Delhi elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Arvind Kejriwal vs Pravesh Verma to Atishi vs Ramesh Bidhuri – 7 key contests in today’s Delhi elections

Live Mint  

Voting is underway across 70 seats of Delhi Assembly today, February 5. Here is a look at 7 key battles in the national capital in today's election 1-New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal vs Parvesh Verma vs Sandeep Dikshit It's a prestige battle for Arvind Kejriwal, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term as MLA from New Delhi seat. Chief Minister Atishi …

Delhi assembly polls: BJP out to woo Purvanchal voters with its east U.P. team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi assembly polls: BJP out to woo Purvanchal voters with its east U.P. team

Hindustan Times  

Looking to make a comeback in the Delhi assembly polls after nearly three decades, the Bharatiya Janata Party has not only roped in its leaders from the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh but also grass roots workers from the region to woo a sizable section of eastern U.P. From BJP election at Rajori in New Delhi, India, on Saturday Former …

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence

The Hindu  

Amid faction fights and dissidence within the party, BJP State president B.Y. Sources said he was meeting certain leaders in the party’s high command to discuss the emerging situation within the party’s State unit. The party is keen not to lose Mr. Sriramulu, a prominent leader of the Scheduled Tribes community and Mr. Vijayendra is also part of firefighting. Union …

Delhi Assembly elections: Leaders who switched sides before polls may decide who comes to power
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly elections: Leaders who switched sides before polls may decide who comes to power

The Hindu  

The performance of party-hoppers will count this time in government formation in Delhi as the three major players in the Assembly polls — AAP, BJP and Congress — have fielded around 20 foe-turned-friends in the electoral battle. With elections close by, several prominent leaders of the AAP, Congress and BJP switched sides, seeking to redirect — and in some cases …

Three leaders from North Andhra districts in race for BJP State president post
2 months ago

Three leaders from North Andhra districts in race for BJP State president post

The Hindu  

As many as three BJP senior leaders from North Andhra districts are reportedly in the race for BJP State president post as the term of present incumbent D. Purandeswari is going to end very soon. BJP State general secretary and Independent Director in Steel Authority of India Limited Sagi Kasi Viswanatha Raju’s name is reportedly being considered by the party …

BJP puts out fourth list of nine names, makes room for allies
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP puts out fourth list of nine names, makes room for allies

The Hindu  

With just one day left for the filing of nomination papers for the February 5 Delhi Assembly poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its fourth list of nine candidates on Thursday, naming the party’s choices for the Greater Kailash and Babarpur Assembly constituencies from where Delhi Cabinet Ministers are contesting. The party has fielded Shikha Rai from Greater Kailash to …

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its fourth list of nine candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, while its ally, the Janata Dal, or JD, announced its candidate for one seat. The BJP’s list of nine candidates includes Shikha Rai for Greater Kailash, Poonam Sharma for Wazirpur, Bhuvan Tanwar for Delhi Cantt, Ravindra Kumar for Bawana, Chandan Kumar …

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its fourth list of nine candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, while its ally, the Janata Dal, or JD, announced its candidate for one seat. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The BJP’s list of nine candidates includes Shikha Rai for Greater Kailash, Poonam Sharma for Wazirpur, Bhuvan Tanwar for Delhi Cantt, Ravindra Kumar for Bawana, …

Delhi polls: BJP announces nine candidates in fourth list
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi polls: BJP announces nine candidates in fourth list

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its fourth list comprising of nine candidates for the Delhi assembly elections with which the party has announced 68 candidates for 70-member Delhi assembly. The list of nine candidates includes Shikha Rai from Greater Kailash, Poonam Sharma from Wazirpur, Bhuvan Tanwar from Delhi Cantt, Ravindra Kumar from Bawana, Chandan Kumar Chaudhary from Sangam …

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP’s fourth list of candidates OUT; Shikha Rai fielded from Greater Kailash — Full list here
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP’s fourth list of candidates OUT; Shikha Rai fielded from Greater Kailash — Full list here

Live Mint  

The BJP named nine more candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on Thursday. Shikha Rai has been named as the BJP candidate against Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash. Elections for the 70 seat Delhi Assembly will be held in a single phase on February 5 — with the results being announced on February 8. Ravinder Kumar - …

Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 15 candidates, replaces Gokalpur nominee
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Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 15 candidates, replaces Gokalpur nominee

The Hindu  

The Congress released its third list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections after Central Election Committee meeting on Tuesday. Besides Ms. Tirath and Ms. Khan, the Congress’ latest list includes Dharam Pal Lakda from Mundka, Rajesh Gupta from Kirari, Kunwar Karan Singh from Model Town, Prem Sharma from Hari Nagar, Harbani Kaur from Janakpuri and Mange Ram …

Congress third candidate list for Delhi election declared, Dharam Pal Lakra fielded from Mundka
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress third candidate list for Delhi election declared, Dharam Pal Lakra fielded from Mundka

Live Mint  

The Congress party has announced its third list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi election, naming Dharam Pal Lakra as its candidate from the Mundka constituency. With the third candidate list of 16 contestants in the Delhi election, the Congress has declared a total of 64 candidates for the elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. In its third candidate list, …

Delhi Assembly elections: Congress fields ex-AAP MLA Dharam Pal from Mundka, Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly elections: Congress fields ex-AAP MLA Dharam Pal from Mundka, Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly elections: Congress on Tuesday released another list for the upcoming Assembly elections in national capital. It has fielded former AAP MLA Dharam Pal Lakda who joined Congress recently has been fielded from Mundka and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath has been fielded from Patel Nagar. Congress has fielded former MLA Asif Mohammad Khan's daughter and Shaheenbagh councilor Ariba …

Delhi BJP's Second List Out: Kapil Mishra Gets Karawal Nagar Seat for Upcoming Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi BJP's Second List Out: Kapil Mishra Gets Karawal Nagar Seat for Upcoming Elections

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi elections, naming 29 contenders for key constituencies. Prominent leader Kapil Mishra has been given the ticket to contest from the Karawal Nagar seat. Gajendra Daral will contest from Mundka, Bajrang Shukla from Kirari, and Karma Singh Karma from Sultanpur Majra.Additionally, Karnail Singh has been chosen …

BJP releases second list with 29 candidates for Delhi Assembly election
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP releases second list with 29 candidates for Delhi Assembly election

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. The party fielded Kapil Mishra, a former Aam Aadmi Party MLA who was disqualified from the party in 2019, replacing incumbent Karawal Nagar MLA Mohan Singh Bisht. The party had earlier fielded Parvesh Sahib Singh from New Delhi, son of former Chief Minister …

Delhi Polls: BJP Releases Second List of 29 Candidates, Features Ex-CM's Son, Kapil Mishra
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Polls: BJP Releases Second List of 29 Candidates, Features Ex-CM's Son, Kapil Mishra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday released its second list featuring 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, fielding Kapil Mishra, a former AAP leader now identified with hardline Hindutva politics, from Karawal Nagar.It has fielded Harish Khurana, son of former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana, from the Moti Nagar constituency. Mishra, who replaced sitting party MLA Mohan Singh …

Delhi Elections: BJP Releases Second List, Kapil Mishra, Ex-AAP Leader Priyanka Gautam Among 29 Candidates
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Elections: BJP Releases Second List, Kapil Mishra, Ex-AAP Leader Priyanka Gautam Among 29 Candidates

ABP News  

Delhi Elections 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled next month. Former AAP leader Priyanka Gautam, who recently joined BJP, has been fielded from Kondli Assembly seat. Kapil Mishra will face AAP leader Manoj Tyagi and Congress candidate PK Mishra while Khurana will be contesting against …

Kapil Mishra, Abhay Verma named in BJP's second list for Delhi polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Kapil Mishra, Abhay Verma named in BJP's second list for Delhi polls

India Today  

The BJP on Saturday unveiled its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on Saturday, bringing the total announced names to 58 out of the 70 constituencies. Kapil Mishra, a former Aam Aadmi Party leader and now identified with hardline Hindutva politics, has been fielded from Karawal Nagar constituency, while sitting MLA Abhay Verma has been …

BJP releases second list of 29 candidates for Delhi elections, fields Kapil Mishra and Harish Khurana
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP releases second list of 29 candidates for Delhi elections, fields Kapil Mishra and Harish Khurana

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released the second list of 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Delhi BJP's Mandir Prakoshth chief Karnail Singh is the party's candidate against sitting AAP MLA and former minister Satyendar Jain at Shakoor Basti seat. The most interesting poll battle on New Dehli, Kalkaji seats Kejriwal, the three-time MLA from New Delhi since …

Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal to fight polls only from New Delhi; shoots down BJP’s claim
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal to fight polls only from New Delhi; shoots down BJP’s claim

The Hindu  

Quashing BJP leaders’ claims that he would contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from a second seat out of fear of losing from New Delhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will contest the polls from one seat only. A three-time sitting MLA from New Delhi since 2013, Mr. Kejriwal this time is locked in an intense triangular …

Delhi polls: BJP list of 29 names out, Parvesh Varma to take on Kejriwal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi polls: BJP list of 29 names out, Parvesh Varma to take on Kejriwal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after PM Narendra Modi virtually launched Delhi Dangal 2025, the BJP on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. As reported by TNIE on December 5, 2024, former BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma has been nominated from New Delhi against former CM Arvind Kejriwal. The BJP candidate list includes …

BJP fields ex-AAP ministers, ex-Cong chief in 1st candidate list for Delhi polls
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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

New Delhi Assembly seat heats up: Parvesh Verma to contest Against Kejriwal in upcoming elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Delhi Assembly seat heats up: Parvesh Verma to contest Against Kejriwal in upcoming elections

Op India  

BJP releases its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections expected to be held in February 2025 with Parvesh Verma to contest from the New Delhi assembly seat against AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal. Former Lok Sabha MP Parvesh Verma will contest against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Congress’s Sandip Dixit from the New Delhi seat in a three-cornered contest. …

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: BJP releases first list of 29 candiates, ex-MP Parvesh to take on Kejriwal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: BJP releases first list of 29 candiates, ex-MP Parvesh to take on Kejriwal

The Hindu  

The BJP released its first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. Another seat that will see a three-way fight is Kalkaji, where the BJP has pitted former MP Ramesh Bidhuri against senior AAP leader and Chief Minister Atishi and …

Delhi polls: BJP's 1st list of candidates out; ex-MPs Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri to face Kejriwal, Atishi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi polls: BJP's 1st list of candidates out; ex-MPs Parvesh Verma, Ramesh Bidhuri to face Kejriwal, Atishi

New Indian Express  

High-profile AAP defector Kailash Gahlot, who recently joined the BJP, has been nominated to contest from Brijwasan. The party has fielded its national office-bearers Dushyant Kumar Gautam and Ashish Sood from Karol Bagh and Janakpuri, respectively, while former Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay will contest from Malviya Nagar. The ruling AAP is banking on its numerous poll promises, including Sanjeevni …

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?

India Today  

As the political battle for the Delhi Assembly elections intensifies, all eyes are on the BJP, which is yet to unveil its candidate list. Here's a closer look at the key factors influencing the BJP's decision-making process: BJP FOCUSING ON WINNABILITY FACTOR Soon after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP in Delhi started receiving multiple applications on …

Delhi election: Congress names 26 more candidates in 2nd list, Farhad Suri faces Manish Sisodia in Jangpura
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi election: Congress names 26 more candidates in 2nd list, Farhad Suri faces Manish Sisodia in Jangpura

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, taking the total to 47 candidates for the 70-member legislature. Former Matia Mahal MLA Asim Ahmed Khan joins the Congress in the presence of Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav, in New Delhi on Monday. The party's Delhi in-charge, Qazi Mohammad Nizamuddin, and Delhi …

Delhi polls: Congress releases second list, Farhad Suri to take on Manish Sisodia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi polls: Congress releases second list, Farhad Suri to take on Manish Sisodia

The Hindu  

The Congress Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, fielding Farhad Suri against AAP’s Manish Sisodia from Jangpura while also giving tickets ex-AAP MLAs Asim Khan and Devender Sehrawat. The Congress also fielded Satish Luthra from Shakur Basti, Rajesh Lilothia from Seemapuri, Haji Mohammad Ishraq Khan from Babarpur, Rajesh Chauhan from Deoli, Pradeep …

Delhi Assembly Election: BJP shortlists 230 candidates for 70 seats, list to be out next week
3 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election: BJP shortlists 230 candidates for 70 seats, list to be out next week

India TV News  

As only a few months are left for the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP's state election committee has shortlisted the names of around 225-230 potential candidates for the total 70 seats, party leaders said on Friday. The panel headed by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva met for over four hours on Thursday to screen the names of suitable candidates from …

Exclusive: BJP's Parvesh Verma says he will contest New Delhi seat against Arvind Kejriwal
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3 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: BJP's Parvesh Verma says he will contest New Delhi seat against Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

BJP leader and former two-time MP from West Delhi Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said that he would contest the upcoming Assembly elections from New Delhi constituency as the BJP's candidate. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Verma said that the party wants to field him from the New Delhi constituency. Verma, the son of former Delhi chief minister Sahib Singh …

RS bypolls: Ex-NCW chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma elected unopposed
3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

BJP state executive meet in Shirdi on Jan. 12
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP state executive meet in Shirdi on Jan. 12

Deccan Chronicle  

Confirming the date of convention, which coincides with Swami Vivekanand’s birth anniversary, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “There will be 10,000 delegates at the meet including party’s office-bearers and youth activists from all over Maharashtra. Mr. Bawankule said that the event will be important for BJP’s upcoming plans, in which a special campaign will be implemented to increase contact …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar re-elected as the Speaker of 15th Maharashtra Assembly
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar re-elected as the Speaker of 15th Maharashtra Assembly

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. Narwekar, during his tenure as Speaker of the 14th Maharashtra Assembly for two and a half years, he had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and real Shiv Sena after a split in the Uddhav …

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term

India TV News  

BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and “real Shiv Sena” after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. Maharashtra Assembly election results Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly …

Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi elections: Congress reiterates will contest assembly polls alone

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the February 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, Congress' city unit chief Devender Yadav on Friday said that the grand old party will contest on all 70 seats and there would be no alliance, ANI reported. Yadav, who led the party's Delhi Nyay Yatra's fourth phase on Friday, said that the residents are "very unhappy" with Aam Aadmi Party and …

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