Blow to Congress as two candidates quit party ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2019
5 years, 9 months ago

Blow to Congress as two candidates quit party ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2019

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In a major setback to the Congress party ahead of the general elections, two candidates for assembly elections resigned from the primary membership Wednesday. Yudhistir Samantray and Bibhu Tarai, candidates for Pipili and Tirtol assembly seats respectively, said they have sent their resignation letters to OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik. While Samantray claimed that the state leadership put party tickets on sale, Tarai alleged that Congress has fielded a candidate having criminal background. Sources said Tarai is likely to join the BJP and contest from Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha seat as a saffron party candidate.

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Delhi election: It's AAP's Atishi vs BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri vs Congress' Alka Lamba in Kalkaji
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5 days, 14 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 …

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

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

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The fiercely-contested Maharashtra assembly elections where two coalitions and six major players vied for power saw 58 candidates losing despite securing more than one lakh votes, with the NCP bearing the brunt. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accounted for seven of these candidates, while the BJP saw four of its nominees losing despite garnering over one lakh votes. Similarly, …

Rajasthan bypoll: BJP wins 5 seats; Congress, Bharat Adivasi Party win one each
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan bypoll: BJP wins 5 seats; Congress, Bharat Adivasi Party win one each

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday emerged victorious in Rajasthan assembly by polls winning five seats out of seven while the Congress and Bharat Adivasi Party managed one seat each. The BJP won Ramgarh, Jhunjhunu, Khinvsar, Deoli Uniara and Salumber seats while the Congress won Dausa and Bharat Adivasi party won Chorasi seat. The Congress was able to register …

Mahayuti breaches majority mark in Maharashtra elections, netizens share funny memes: ‘Resort owners watching…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahayuti breaches majority mark in Maharashtra elections, netizens share funny memes: ‘Resort owners watching…’

Live Mint  

In the Maharashtra assembly elections, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, is leading with 213 seats, while the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi is leading with 59 assembly seats. According to the Election Commission of India data at 2 pm, the BJP was leading in 123 seats in Maharashtra, while its ally, the Shiv Sena, was ahead …

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 …

Gujarat Bypoll Results 2024 Live: Will Congress retain Vav seat in three-way contest?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat Bypoll Results 2024 Live: Will Congress retain Vav seat in three-way contest?

India TV News  

Gujarat Bypoll Results 2024 Live: The Election Commission of India on Saturday started vote counting for Gujarat's Vav seat. Congress candidate and former MLA Gulabsinh Rajput took on Bharatiya Janata Party 's Swaroopji Thakor in the bypoll, but the presence of BJP rebel Mavji Patel made it an interesting fight. 68.01 per cent voter turnout in bypoll The Vav assembly …

Rajasthan by-polls: BJP wins five of seven seats, Congress loses ground with one seat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan by-polls: BJP wins five of seven seats, Congress loses ground with one seat

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Assembly by-election results for seven constituencies in Rajasthan, announced on Saturday, marked a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Congress managed to secure one seat, Dausa, while the Bharatiya Adivasi Party clinched the Chaurasi seat. In Khinvsar, BJP’s Revantram Danga defeated Kanika Beniwal, wife of MP Hanuman Beniwal, by over 13,000 votes. In a closely contested Salumber seat, …

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for the high stake by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance, will take place on Saturday. The by-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat

Hindustan Times  

L: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar | R: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. The ruling Mahayuti alliance of chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party is tied in a contest with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising the Congress and the breakaway faction of the Sena …

Maharashtra exit poll highlights: With 120-186 seats, Mahayuti 2.0 Likely, projections say
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra exit poll highlights: With 120-186 seats, Mahayuti 2.0 Likely, projections say

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra exit poll highlights: Most pollsters on Wednesday gave an edge or predicted a comfortable victory for the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, while some have projected a close fight with the MVA with an …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote

Live Mint  

A Mumbai billionaire has criticised the city's elites, accusing them of being reluctant to step out and vote as Maharashtra goes to the polls today. Voting for the single-phase Maharashtra Assembly elections began at 7 am on Wednesday and will conclude at 6 pm, with polling taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. After all, democracy can wait, but the waist …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 14 : A total of 4,136 candidates are in the fray for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections, a rise of 27.7 per cent over the number five years ago. Of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 149 candidates, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded 81 candidates, and deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led …

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls
1 month, 3 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. …

Kolhapur assembly polls: Rebels threaten to topple established party contests
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kolhapur assembly polls: Rebels threaten to topple established party contests

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: In Kolhapur district’s 10 assembly constituencies, rebels threaten to upend established party contests between the two alliances – ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. In Kolhapur district’s 10 assembly constituencies, rebels threaten to upend established party contests between the two alliances – ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA. I) The district is marked by the presence of powerful figures …

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, The stage is set for voting in three Assembly segments of Karnataka, which will go for by-polls on Wednesday, with spotlight on Channapatna, where Union Minister and JD leader H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil has crossed swords with Congress heavyweight C P Yogeeshwara in a prestigious battle. Among the three segments, Channapatna is considered to be a "high profile", …

Maharashtra Election 2024 could be a make-or-break moment for Mahayuti and MVA. Here’s why
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024 could be a make-or-break moment for Mahayuti and MVA. Here’s why

Live Mint  

The upcoming Maharashtra Election 2024 is a direct contest between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition's Maha Aghadi Vikas. Here's how this Maharashtra election is a battle of survival for these two coalition parties: The ruling Mahayuti Lok Sabha debacle: The ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance witnessed a setback in the Lok Sabha Election 2024 at the hands of the …

Congress suspends 22 rebel candidates in Maharashtra for anti-party activities
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress suspends 22 rebel candidates in Maharashtra for anti-party activities

India Today  

Maharashtra Congress on Monday announced the suspension of 22 rebel candidates from the upcoming Assembly elections for six years due to their involvement in "anti-party" activities, according to a party statement. Prominent leaders facing disciplinary action include former minister Rajendra Mulak, contesting from Ramtek, Yagnyavalk Jichkar from Katol, Kamal Vyawhare from Kasba, Manoj Shinde and Suresh Patil from Kopri Pachpakhadi, …

Dynastic politics in focus with kin of MPs in fray in Assam bypolls
2 months ago

Dynastic politics in focus with kin of MPs in fray in Assam bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The issue of 'dynastic politics' has taken the centre-stage in Assam by-elections with both the ruling alliance and the main opposition party fielding candidates from political families, and the parties engaging in a sparring match targeting each other over it. If it is Barpeta MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury's wife Diptimayee contesting as ruling alliance candidate on an Asom Gana …

Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly elections 2024: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidate
2 months ago

Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly elections 2024: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidate

India TV News  

Kopri-Pachpakhadi is an important assembly constituency in Maharashtra, located in the Thane district. The Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency plays a significant role in the political landscape of the Thane district and is a key area for both local and national elections in Maharashtra. Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly Elections 2024: Poll date The Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Maharashtra will go to the polls on November 20. …

Congress expels eight rebel candidates
2 months ago

Congress expels eight rebel candidates

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress on Thursday suspended eight rebel candidates from the party for a period of six years, announced Ramesh Chennithala, Congress’ Maharashtra in charge. Congress expels eight rebel candidates “The party does not accept ‘friendly fights’ among Maha Vikas Aghadi allies anywhere in the state. “We went to Ansari’s house, made him speak to Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala …

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years, says no friendly fights in MVA
2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years, says no friendly fights in MVA

The Hindu  

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said all the party rebels contesting against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi have been suspended for six years. Maharashtra ‘Poll Arena’ | Coverage of The Hindu’s election conclave Addressing a press conference, Mr. Chennithala said the district units have been asked to prepare a list of rebels still in the fray …

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 …

For Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, all roads lead to bypoll-bound Wayanad
2 months ago

For Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, all roads lead to bypoll-bound Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

As campaigning gathers momentum in Wayanad, Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders are making a beeline for this Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala where party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is contesting the by-election and making her poll debut. For their part, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajai Rai and Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ propose to leave for Wayanad …

Heena Gavit Resigns from BJP, Blames Shiv Sena for Rebellious Behavior
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2 months ago

Heena Gavit Resigns from BJP, Blames Shiv Sena for Rebellious Behavior

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Heena Gavit, a former BJP MP, has resigned from the party to contest the Akkalkuwa assembly seat as an independent candidate. She made several controversial claims about Shiv Sena workers in Nandurbar, including that she has submitted this resignation as she doesn't want any problems for Mahayuti leaders due to her. The party will crack down on rebels and suspend …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Mahayuti Allies to Resolve Rebel Troubles: Eknath Shinde
2 months, 1 week ago

Mahayuti Allies to Resolve Rebel Troubles: Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that the Mahayuti alliance will find a way to address the issue of rebels contesting against the alliance's candidates in Assembly polls. He said that senior leaders of the Mahayuti alliance will sit and decide the way forward before the last date of filing nominations.

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 1 week ago

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra's political landscape is uncertain ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. Several leaders from Congress and NCP have switched parties overnight, while parties are providing tickets to disgruntled leaders of other outfits. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP, is contesting against the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Some candidates have been …

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: ‘Mahayuti is finished now,’ says Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: ‘Mahayuti is finished now,’ says Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Live Mint  

Congress in-charge for Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday hit out at the Mahayuti alliance, claiming that unlike them, the Congress has given “equal treatment to all parties” in the Maha Vikas Aghadi ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. The “tussle” refers to Bharatiya Janata Party opposing the nomination of Nawab Malik as Nationalist Congress Party candidate from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. …

Mahayuti and NCP Clash Over Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Seat
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2 months, 1 week ago

Mahayuti and NCP Clash Over Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Seat

Hindustan Times  

The Mahayuti alliance is locked in a fierce battle for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar assembly seat. The BJP has named Shiv Sena's Suresh Krishna Patil (Bullet Patil) as its official candidate, while the NCP has nominated Nawab Malik. The seat has been a source of tension, as the Muslim vote is a key factor in the constituency. The competition is …

Eight BJP MLAs Keen to Join Congress, Says Leader
2 months, 1 week ago

Eight BJP MLAs Keen to Join Congress, Says Leader

Hindustan Times  

Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators are reportedly interested in joining the Congress. The announcement comes as recent remarks by BJP legislator, ST Somashekhar, suggest a potential migration of BJP members to Congress. However, BJP leaders have dismissed the claim as baseless, calling it a politically motivated assertion.

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 …

NCP and Shiv Sena Announce More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP and Shiv Sena Announce More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its allies have released their second list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The party has named 22 candidates, including senior leaders like Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. The NCP's list also includes several new faces, including Satish Anna Patil and Manikrao Shinde. The seat-sharing arrangement within the Maha …

Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray's Second List of Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray's Second List of Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

ABP News  

The second list of candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 has been released, with 15 names. Among them, former Mayor of Mumbai Shraddha Jadhav will contest the Wadala Assembly constituency against eight-time MLA Kalidas Kolambkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Another fight to watch out for is the Kalyan East assembly seat contest, where former Deputy Mayor at Ulhasnagar …

AAP Members Split on Contesting Maharashtra Assembly Elections Independently
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP Members Split on Contesting Maharashtra Assembly Elections Independently

Hindustan Times  

Three AAP members have decided to contest the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections independently. They are unhappy with the party's last-minute decision to support the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), despite earlier assurances of contesting the assembly elections independently. The trio has decided to resign from AAP membership and contest as independent candidates, distancing themselves from both MVA and the opposition Mahayuti …

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Bala Bhegade resigns to support independent candidate Bapu Bhegade in the 2024 assembly elections in Maval. The rift within the alliance surfaced after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction declared sitting MLA Shelke as its candidate, sidelining Bapu. In response, Bapu, NCP's Maharashtra state vice-president, resigned from the post and announced he would contest the elections as an independent. …

NCP Announces 38 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Announces 38 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released its first list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The party will contest the Baramati seat, with Ajit Pawar set to contest from the Baramati constituency. Additionally, Pawar will also contest the Yeola seat with Chaggan Bhjbal, and Dilip Walse Patil will contest the Ambegaon seat.

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 …

NDA's Move in Phulpur Bypoll: Will It Favor Akhilesh Yadav?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NDA's Move in Phulpur Bypoll: Will It Favor Akhilesh Yadav?

News 18  

The upcoming by-election in Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh, is poised to be a thrilling contest between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. The NDA, focusing on development initiatives, aims to counter the opposition's focus on perceived failures of the central and state governments. The SP, leveraging public discontent, plans to leverage Muslim vote consolidation. The constituency's diverse electorate presents …

Surge in Congress Ticket Seekers in Pune City Assembly Elections
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Surge in Congress Ticket Seekers in Pune City Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

A surge in Congress ticket aspirants has been observed in Pune city, with the Shivajinagar, Pune Cantonment, and Kasba Peth assembly constituencies seeing a high number of contenders vying for the seats. Notably, the Shivajinagar constituency has attracted as many as 12 candidates, including a BJP member, highlighting the intense competition for the ticket.

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress deals with veterans demands as BJP works out caste equations for Rajasthan by-poll

The Hindu  

The two major contenders for the seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan that are at stake in upcoming byelections, the BJP and Congress, are preparing for the showdown and ironing out their lists. Pilot calling the shots Veteran BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena’s role will be important in getting the support of the rival Meena and Gujjar communities in Deoli-Uniara, while …

Anantnag Assembly Election 2024: Congress vs BJP vs Apni Party vs PDP | Who will win the seat?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anantnag Assembly Election 2024: Congress vs BJP vs Apni Party vs PDP | Who will win the seat?

India TV News  

Anantnag Assembly Election 2024: Anantnag Assembly constituency is one of the 90 seats in Jammu and Kashmir and is voting today in the first phase of three-phased elections. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party has fielded Mirza Mehboob Beg, Congress has given ticket to Peerzada Mohammad Syed, Democratic Progressive Azad Party to Mir Altaf Hussain, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party …

Haryana polls: BJP faces rebellion, Minister Ranjit Chautala, MLA Lakshman Napa quit after ticket denial
4 months ago

Haryana polls: BJP faces rebellion, Minister Ranjit Chautala, MLA Lakshman Napa quit after ticket denial

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A day after the ruling BJP announced its first list of 67 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, the party faced rebellion with minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and MLA Lakshman Dass Napa who were denied ticket quitting the party. Napa quit the party after being denied ticket while former minister Karan Dev Kamboj also stepped down as …

Former minister Babli, two others join BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

Former minister Babli, two others join BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Haryana development and panchayat minister Devender Singh Babli, who resigned from all posts of the Jannayak Janta Party recently, his former colleague Sanjay Kablana and former Bhondsi jail superintendent Suneel Sangwan, joined BJP in New Delhi on Monday. Former JJP leaders Devender Singh Babli, Sunil Sangwan and Sanjay Kablana join the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of BJP …

BJP releases fourth list of candidates, fields Ravinder Raina from Nowshera
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP releases fourth list of candidates, fields Ravinder Raina from Nowshera

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Monday, released the fourth list of six party candidates for as many assembly seats that include J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina. Raina is likely to face stiff competition from the National Conference, which has fielded former legislator Surinder Choudhary from the same constituency. In the last Lok Sabha elections, the National Conference had maintained a …

It is NCP vs NCP in Hadapsar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

It is NCP vs NCP in Hadapsar

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Hadapsar assembly constituency, which has elected candidates from different parties in the past, is currently represented by Nationalist Congress party and the contest here in upcoming assembly election is likely to see face-off between the two NCP factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. The Hadapsar contest in upcoming assembly election is likely to see …

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, is set to get elected unopposed as no other party has fielded a candidate. Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, filing her papers in Chandigarh on Wednesday. When contacted, Saket Kumar, the managing director …

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