Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray
1 week, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 17 The Shiv Sena and the NCP, partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance, on Monday announced one candidate each for the March 27 bypolls to five seats in the Maharashtra legislative council. The Shiv Sena has nominated Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, a prominent party worker from Nandurbar district, while the NCP has fielded Sanjay Khodke, whose wife won the 2024 state assembly election. Five seats became vacant in the legislative council after sitting members won the assembly elections last year. Shiv Sena's Amasha Padavi, Rajesh Witekar of the NCP, and BJP's Pravin Datke, Gopichand Padalkar, and Ramesh Karad were the outgoing members who won the assembly elections.

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Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP
1 day, 18 hours ago

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former Member of Parliament Bhaskar Khatgaonkar, who switched allegiance from the BJP to the Congress just six months ago, has now joined the Nationalist Congress Party. Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP A veteran leader, Khatgaonkar has previously served three terms as a Member of Parliament and three terms as an MLA from …

Members of existing ULBs in Yadgir, Shahapur, Shorapur, and Gurmitkal face threat of losing wards
5 days, 6 hours ago

Members of existing ULBs in Yadgir, Shahapur, Shorapur, and Gurmitkal face threat of losing wards

The Hindu  

Members of existing ULBs in Yadgir, Shahapur, Shorapur and Gurmitkal are facing threat of losing wards due to new ward-wise reservation. Elected representatives of Yadgir, Shahapur, and Shorapur City Municipal Council, and Gurmitkal Town Municipal Council are worried about losing the wards they represent when the new ward-wise reservation comes into force for the next election. The period of the …

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman
5 days, 10 hours ago

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra on Thursday met Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan here and submitted a memorandum accusing the presiding officers of both houses of the State legislature of “bias”. Chairman of the legislative council Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar were not conducting proceedings as per the rules, alleged the memorandum signed by …

Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke
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Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led NCP has decided to field Sanjay Khodke, an old hand in the party, as its candidate for the by-elections to five legislative council seats, slated on March 27. Sanjay Khodke filed his nomination for the by-polls on Monday Khodke has been working for the party since the undivided NCP was formed in 1999, mostly handling party …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
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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 …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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1 week, 1 day ago

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 16 The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the state legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of …

There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister
1 week, 4 days ago

There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has claimed that senior NCP politician Jayant Patil would leave Sharad Pawar's party and cross over to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. You will see Jayant Patil joining Ajit Pawar's NCP," Shirsat said on Thursday. Vijay Wadettiwar, the Congress legislature party leader, said Patil heads the state unit of NCP, and it …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

TDP to finalise MLC picks as nomination deadline nears
2 weeks, 2 days ago

TDP to finalise MLC picks as nomination deadline nears

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: With Monday being the final day for filing nominations for Member of Legislative Council seats under the MLAs quota, the Telugu Desam Party is set to finalise its candidates on Sunday. Of the five seats, Jana Sena Party candidate Konidela Nagababu filed his nomination on Friday, while the TDP is yet to announce its candidates for the remaining four …

Sunetra Pawar steps up political activity in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sunetra Pawar steps up political activity in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar has been attending several events in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad over the past few weeks. On Thursday, she visited the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation along with local NCP leaders to discuss civic issues where she also met PCMC municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh. Since her election to the Rajya Sabha, Sunetra, wife of deputy chief …

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts

New Indian Express  

The Congress party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena have decided to exchange key posts to strengthen their respective parties. The Shiv Sena, which has 20 MLAs—the highest number among opposition parties in the state assembly—has written to the state assembly speaker recommending MLA Bhaskar Jadhav as their candidate for the Leader of Opposition position. Tensions rise among Mahayuti leaders …

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has formally recommended party leader Bhaskar Jadhav for the position of Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. The decision to nominate Mr. Jadhav was reached during a meeting of Shiv Sena MLAs held on February 28 at Mumbai’s Matoshree bungalow, chaired by Mr. Thackeray. In the letter, Mr. …

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition

The Hindu  

In spite of media statements over the past three days regarding staking claim to the Leader of Opposition post in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Shiv Sena has not yet sent out an official letter for the same. On the first day of the Budget session of Maharashtra Assembly on Monday, after two rounds of talks among the Maha Vikas …

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena has decided to stake claim on the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly during the budget session, which starts on Monday, even though the party does not have minimum required numbers. However, the Shiv Sena has argued that there is no rule which says that the House can function without LoP …

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena staked claim to the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, ahead of the State Budget set to begin on Monday. In the past decade, other parties that had less than 10% of the seat share in the Assembly have been given the LoP position, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, expressing his …

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month ago

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The people of Maharashtra have given a clear verdict on which is the genuine Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party by ensuring a massive victory for the Mahayuti in the recently held assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at an event where the first instalment was transferred to 10 lakh beneficiaries, Shah criticized Gandhi …

Ajit Pawar Gears Up for Maharashtra Civic Polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar Gears Up for Maharashtra Civic Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After emerging victorious and turning the tables on his uncle Sharad Pawar in the recently held Vidhan Sabha polls, NCP chief Ajit Pawar has now set his eyes on the upcoming civic body elections in Maharashtra. State party president Sunil Tatkare said that the core group will focus on strengthening the party organisation, taking policy decisions and implementing the …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition
1 month, 1 week ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. After NCP chairman Sharad Pawar congratulated Maharashtra Deputy chairman Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amidst commotion in the opposition MVA. Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA
1 month, 1 week ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the Opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has been in turmoil after Sharad Pawar conferred the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar on Eknath Shinde, who walked away with the majority of legislators of the …

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying that the party would never honour someone who breaks a party or a family. We will never honour a person responsible for such wrongdoings," Aaditya Thackeray said when asked about his stance on Sharad Pawar felicitating Eknath Shinde. Thackeray’s remarks came …

Congress gears up for municipal elections in Haryana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress gears up for municipal elections in Haryana

The Hindu  

Four months after the Congress lost the Haryana Assembly poll to the Bharatiya Janata Party in a close electoral contest, the party has geared up for yet another round of political slugfest contesting the municipal corporation wards and council president elections on its symbol for the first time. Though the Congress has never contested the municipal polls on its symbol …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

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 Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy

ABP News  

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party won the election in Delhi with a landslide victory, the NDA allies suffered a setback in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Though the saffron party had a success rate of over 70 per cent, two of its allies contesting the Delhi polls lost their seats. The allotment of two seats to NDA allies in Bihar …

BJP leads on 38 seats, AAP ahead in 27 in early trends
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP leads on 38 seats, AAP ahead in 27 in early trends

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading on 38 seats against Aam Aadmi Party’s 27 in the 70-member Delhi assembly as of 10am, according to the Election Commission of India. BJP supporters celebrate after early trends showed the party leading in the Delhi assembly poll results on Saturday. Early trends from the counting centres after two rounds showed a close contest …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle

ABP News  

After facing a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray is likely to face another massive setback as six Shiv Sena MPs are anticipated to shift to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources told ABP News. Through 'Operation Tiger', six out of the nine MPs from the Thackeray faction may join the Shinde camp in the upcoming days. …

'Kejriwal Will Take Oath As Delhi CM': Uddhav Sena Picks AAP Over Congress As Favourites In Poll Race
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Kejriwal Will Take Oath As Delhi CM': Uddhav Sena Picks AAP Over Congress As Favourites In Poll Race

ABP News  

Delhi Election Results: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, which was split for choice in the battle of allies in Delhi, has finally picked a side. Picking a side in the Delhi polls could only widen the already fragile INDIA bloc, which, some of the leaders of the 'united' Opposition platform said, ended right after the Lok Sabha elections last year. Dismissing …

Delhi polls: Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi, Sisodia among early voters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi polls: Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi, Sisodia among early voters

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union ministers S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were among those who cast their votes for the Delhi Assembly polls early in the morning on Wednesday.The early voters also included AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and Delhi Chief …

MNS chief Raj Thackeray backs the Opposition's EVM manipulation claim in state polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MNS chief Raj Thackeray backs the Opposition's EVM manipulation claim in state polls

New Indian Express  

He said, in state polls, this time BJP got 132 seats against 105 in previous state polls, while in 2014 state polls, the BJP has won 122 seats. “Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar led NCP won only one seat in Lok Sabha elections, but in state polls, surprisingly it won 41 seats. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar led NCP …

Pappu Yadav takes ‘Bade miyan-chote miya’ jibe at BJP, AAP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pappu Yadav takes ‘Bade miyan-chote miya’ jibe at BJP, AAP

Hindustan Times  

Independent MP and Congress supporter Pappu Yadav took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Delhi Assembly Polls and said that he has seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi lying, but Kejriwal has even surpassed him. Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Polls, independent MP and Congress supporter Pappu Yadav made fun of the …

Shahdara Assembly Election 2025: Can BJP's turncoat Jitender Singh Shunty retain AAP seat?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shahdara Assembly Election 2025: Can BJP's turncoat Jitender Singh Shunty retain AAP seat?

India TV News  

Shahdara Assembly Election 2025: The Shahdara Assembly constituency is poised for a high-stakes contest in the 2025 elections. Key candidates Shahdara Assembly Constituency has witnessed keen political contests over the years, with the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party being the major contenders. The key candidates for the Shahdara seat this year are AAP candidate Jitender Singh Shunty, …

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'
2 months ago

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'

India TV News  

Mumbai: As the local body and municipal elections are fast approaching, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde called upon party workers 'Shiv Sainiks' to work towards achieving a landslide victory in the upcoming local self-government elections and emphasised the importance of securing a win from the municipal corporation to the gram sabha level. On the 99th …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
2 months ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary
2 months ago

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary

ABP News  

The rival Shiv Sena camps in Maharashtra held parallel public rallies in Mumbai on the 99th birth anniversary of party founder Bal Thackeray. While Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray used the event to launch an attack on the 'traitors', rival camp leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the people have given their verdict on which is …

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp
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2 months ago

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

After the failure of the Mahavikas Aghadi in the assembly elections, there is a possibility of a breakup in the MVA camp. Meanwhile, according to Shiv Sena Shinde group leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant there is talk in political circles that the Congress and Shiv Sena Thackeray group will suffer a setback. “4 MLAs, 3 MPs and 5 Congress …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Complete candidate list for AAP, BJP, and Congress
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Complete candidate list for AAP, BJP, and Congress

India Today  

The Delhi assembly elections have generated much excitement after all 70 seats became available for contest. Full list of AAP, BJP and Congress candidates in Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: In Narela, Sharad Chauhan, Raj Karan Khatri, and Aruna Kumari are in the fray., Sharad Chauhan, Raj Karan Khatri, and Aruna Kumari are in the fray. Timarpur will see Surender Pal …

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls
2 months ago

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday announced its support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, further strengthening their long-standing alliance. Shiv Sena’s Delhi State chief, Sandeep Chaudhary, handed over a letter of support to BJP Delhi State president Virendra Sachdeva, confirming their partnership. I have directed the Shiv Sena Delhi …

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: Two AAP councillors, former MLA join BJP in big jolt to party
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: Two AAP councillors, former MLA join BJP in big jolt to party

India TV News  

In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, four of its leaders, including two municipal councillors from AAP, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday. Former Ghonda MLA Shridutt Sharma joined the party in presence of BJP leaders Harsh Malhotra, Manoj Tiwari and Kamaljeet Sehrawat. Last week also, several Delhi Aam Aadmi Party leaders and members joined …

NCP says it could go solo in local polls
2 months, 1 week ago

NCP says it could go solo in local polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Although the BJP is looking to win the forthcoming local body polls by contesting them in alliance with its partners, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Saturday said it was ready to contest the elections on its own. On the first day of its two-day conclave at Shirdi, senior NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil said the party would decide its …

Delhi Assembly election 2025: Congress hopes to repeat 2013 performance in Delhi polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly election 2025: Congress hopes to repeat 2013 performance in Delhi polls

The Hindu  

Fighting for survival in Delhi, the Congress has narrowed down its focus to 20 seats and is running a candidate centric campaign in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. The party wants to repeat its 2013 performance where after being unseated from the throne, pushed to the third position in the Assembly tally, the Congress still held the key to power. …

NCP ready to go solo in Maharashtra local bodies polls, says Walse Patil
2 months, 1 week ago

NCP ready to go solo in Maharashtra local bodies polls, says Walse Patil

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party is ready to go solo in the upcoming local bodies elections in Maharashtra if alliance with other parties doesn't materialise, party leader Dilip Walse Patil said on Saturday. The NCP, led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which also includes the BJP and Shiv Sena. The upcoming local body …

NCP enters Delhi poll fray on last day of filing nominations
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2 months, 1 week ago

NCP enters Delhi poll fray on last day of filing nominations

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party, a ruling Mahayuti alliance partner in Maharashtra, fielded 30 candidates in the national capital on Friday, the final day of filing nominations for the February 5 70-member Delhi Assembly election. The NCP will take on the BJP, fighting in 68 constituencies, and its allies — Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party and Janata Dal — contesting on …

Delhi Assembly Elections: NCP releases list of 30 candidates for upcoming polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly Elections: NCP releases list of 30 candidates for upcoming polls

Live Mint  

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP named 30 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election on Friday after announcing plans to contest the polls independently. According to the missive released on Friday, Vishvanath Agarwal will be contesting the New Delhi seat against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi Assembly Elections: NCP releases list of 30 candidates for upcoming polls | Check names A …

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, …

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