Political Gup-Shup: A guessing game before state polls
6 years, 3 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: A guessing game before state polls

Deccan Chronicle  

He may be low-profile and simple but senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s political astuteness cannot be doubted. This was evident last week when he outwitted his younger colleague, Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot and surprised everyone by announcing that they would both be contesting next month’s Assembly polls in Rajasthan. Mr Gehlot and Mr Pilot are in the race for the chief minister’s post in case the Congress succeeds in overthrowing the Vasundhara Raje government. With very little time left for the November 28 Madhya Pradesh election, Mr Chouhan is banking on PM Modi’s whirlwind tours to help him coast past the finish line.

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Anita Katyal | Manifesto fiasco costs Cong dear; BJP forced to lean on Chouhan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Anita Katyal | Manifesto fiasco costs Cong dear; BJP forced to lean on Chouhan

Deccan Chronicle  

Launched with great fanfare and described as a path-breaking document, the Congress Party’s election manifesto has been grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. The low voter turnout in the first phase of the general election has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Keen to make a mark, Mr …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches poll campaign, accuses Oppn. of maligning govt image
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches poll campaign, accuses Oppn. of maligning govt image

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the INDIA bloc is mulling ‘One year, One PM formula’ to settle its PM candidate issue. Addressing an election rally in Betul in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Modi said that the BJP has already declared “Modi” as its PM candidate, whereas INDIA bloc has yet to settle the issue over who will …

'Would serve the nation through my party...': Shivraj Singh Chouhan after meeting BJP chief Nadda
1 year, 2 months ago

'Would serve the nation through my party...': Shivraj Singh Chouhan after meeting BJP chief Nadda

India TV News  

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met BJP chief JP Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday. Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated on several occasions that Chouhan is an asset for the party and will be given a big role soon. Will rather die than seek something for myself from Delhi: Chouhan Earlier a few days ago, …

MP: Shivraj to meet Nadda amid speculations over his political future
1 year, 2 months ago

MP: Shivraj to meet Nadda amid speculations over his political future

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to meet BJP national president J P Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday amid speculations over his political future after he failed to secure a fifth term in power in the state despite party’s landslide victory in MP in the recent Assembly elections. “Mr Chouhan is scheduled to meet Mr …

BJP party meet today amid suspense over Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's face
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP party meet today amid suspense over Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's face

India Today  

The BJP is expected to select the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday after the party's legislature meeting that is scheduled to be held this evening in Bhopal. Later the high command will decide on it.” Last month, the BJP secured a huge victory in Madhya Pradesh, winning 163 of the 230 seats in the state assembly. Caretaker …

Madhya Pradesh polls: How Shivraj Singh Chouhan campaigned tirelessly for the BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Madhya Pradesh polls: How Shivraj Singh Chouhan campaigned tirelessly for the BJP

Firstpost  

While Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seemed to be downplaying his role in the victory, the 64-year-old has maintained a blistering pace on the campaign trail since January. Experts say that ‘Mamaji’ remains the firm favourite to return as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh While the BJP’s thumping victory in Madhya Pradesh may have come as a surprise to many, …

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front
1 year, 3 months ago

Ashok Gehlot-Sachin Pilot make one last effort to put up an united front

The Hindu  

Making one last effort to put up a united front ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted a promotional video from his former Deputy Sachin Pilot referring to him as “Congress’s young leader”. The five years of the Congress government were marked by intense power struggle between the two, bookended by Mr. Pilot’s rebellion of 2020 …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets people during public gathering in Barwani
1 year, 4 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets people during public gathering in Barwani

Live Mint  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday met people during his public meeting in Barwani. Earlier in the day, at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh on Wednesday, PM Modi said that the people need to remain aware of the Congress party. Meanwhile, addressing a campaign meeting at Thatipur in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge …

In BJP’s ‘collective leadership’ gambit, Shivraj seeks to stand out
1 year, 4 months ago

In BJP’s ‘collective leadership’ gambit, Shivraj seeks to stand out

The Hindu  

In an election where its being said that there is a “fatigue factor” working against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his 18 year stay at the helm, folks in his Assembly constituency of Budhni insist that the only fatigue in question is Mr. Chouhan’s own physical exhaustion as he keeps to a punishing campaign schedule. Mr. Chouhan …

Congress nowhere in poll race in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress nowhere in poll race in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on September 20 hit out at the Opposition Congress, saying that it was facing public anger in the State and that it was nowhere in the Assembly election race. It is only facing public anger," Mr. Chouhan told PTI while participating in the BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in Indore. On the Congress's 'Jan …

MP CM Shivraj Dhoni of Politics, Says Rajnath Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

MP CM Shivraj Dhoni of Politics, Says Rajnath Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday saw a ‘Mahendra Singh Dhoni’ in Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying that the four-time CM of MP is a good finisher in elections like the legendary ex-captain of Indian cricket team. “It will not be an exaggeration to call your Mama ‘Dhoni’ of politics, since he is a good finisher …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s new schemes make the Congress think on its feet in Madhya Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s new schemes make the Congress think on its feet in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

A slew of sops announced by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the eve of Raksha Bandhan may force the Congress to recalibrate its strategy, say party insiders. “We definitely played our cards early, and that gave time to the Shivraj Singh government to come up with these schemes,” said a senior leader who is involved in preparing …

Months ahead of polls, Shivraj Singh Chouhan likely to expand Cabinet | THESE names may be inducted
1 year, 6 months ago

Months ahead of polls, Shivraj Singh Chouhan likely to expand Cabinet | THESE names may be inducted

India TV News  

With the Madhya Pradesh assembly election just a few months away, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is likely to expand the cabinet. In the midst of discussions about a potential cabinet expansion, a meeting of Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and BJP State President VD Sharma with Chief Minister Chouhan is underway. BJP will get clear majority: Scindia Recently, Union …

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Governor amid buzz over Cabinet expansion ahead of Assembly elections
1 year, 6 months ago

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Governor amid buzz over Cabinet expansion ahead of Assembly elections

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday met state Governor Mangubhai Patel at Rajbhavan in Bhopal. The meeting comes amid a strong buzz over Cabinet expansion in the state ahead of assembly elections due this year. Madhya Pradesh Cabinet expanded in 2021, Scindia loyalists got berths The last time the Chouhand Cabinet was expanded on January 2, 2021 …

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress turns to Rajasthan ex-minister to broker truce between Gehlot, Pilot

Hindustan Times  

Barmer/Jaipur: With just months to go for the crucial Rajasthan assembly elections, senior Congress leaders have asked former state minister and MLA Harish Choudhary to broker peace between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire, Sachin Pilot, both of whom have been locked in a power tussle since 2018, according to senior party functionaries. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot …

Assembly election 2023: With Chouhan, Scindia on same side, here's what battlefield MP looks like
1 year, 9 months ago

Assembly election 2023: With Chouhan, Scindia on same side, here's what battlefield MP looks like

India Today  

“Maaf karo maharaj, hamara neta Shivraj” — Forgive me my lord, our leader is Shivraj — was a catchy slogan used by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2018 assembly elections in a bid to contrast the royal past of Jyotiraditya Scindia with the self-effacing demeanour of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who had by then become the longest-serving Chief Minister …

Redrawing the poll strategy in Bihar
1 year, 9 months ago

Redrawing the poll strategy in Bihar

The Hindu  

The appointment of Samrat Choudhary, 54, as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bihar unit in March this year is aimed at realigning the party’s relations with different caste groups and political parties in the State. This assumes significance as the party gears up to take on the Mahagathbandhan government led by Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader Nitish …

Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders urge brass to resolve CM Chouhan, state chief rift
1 year, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders urge brass to resolve CM Chouhan, state chief rift

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Flagging issues that could have an adverse impact on the party’s electoral fortunes in Madhya Pradesh, such as a demotivated cadre and a disconnect between the party and government, a section of leaders from the poll-bound state have urged the Bharatiya Janata Party high command and functionaries of the party’s ideological fount, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to intervene …

Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary may be party’s CM face in 2025 Assembly poll
1 year, 10 months ago

Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary may be party’s CM face in 2025 Assembly poll

The Hindu  

The Bhartiya Janata Party’s Bihar unit president Samrat Choudhary alias Rakesh Kumar may be the chief ministerial face of the party in 2025 State Assembly elections. Senior State BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh, while addressing party workers and supporters in Begusarai, on Tuesday, projected Samrat Choudhary as party’s chief ministerial face. Mr. Choudhary, who always wears a saffron …

What Ashok Gehlot said amid buzz about him quitting as Rajasthan CM. Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

What Ashok Gehlot said amid buzz about him quitting as Rajasthan CM. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Ashok Gehlot, who has emerged as a frontrunner in the Congress presidential elections, on Sunday cleared the air amid buzz around him quitting as the chief minister of Rajasthan if he wins the presidential election. The senior leader of the grand old party would be expected to leave the chief minister's chair because of the Congress’s “one party, one post” …

Crucial CLP meet to be held at Ashok Gehlot\'s residence amid leadership change buzz
2 years, 5 months ago

Crucial CLP meet to be held at Ashok Gehlot\'s residence amid leadership change buzz

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: A meeting of the Congress Legislature Party in Rajasthan will be held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence here on Sunday evening, amid the leadership change buzz following the announcement that he will contest the party president poll. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Mallikarjun Kharge as observer along with general secretary in-charge Rajasthan Ajay Maken.They will attend the …

How MP chief minister Shivraj Chouhan looks for image makeover before 2023 polls
2 years, 11 months ago

How MP chief minister Shivraj Chouhan looks for image makeover before 2023 polls

Hindustan Times  

BHOPAL: Twenty months before the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in election mode and is trying to change his earlier image of a soft persona to that of “bulldozer mama” who is benevolent towards the poor and willing to take errant officials to task. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in election …

UP Polls | Wasn’t Loyal To His Father Like ‘Aurangzeb’: MP CM Chouhan Taunts Akhilesh Yadav
3 years ago

UP Polls | Wasn’t Loyal To His Father Like ‘Aurangzeb’: MP CM Chouhan Taunts Akhilesh Yadav

ABP News  

New Delhi: Taking a dig at Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday compared him to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Chouhan was referring to Akhilesh’s dispute with his father Mulayam Singh Yadav over the Samajwadi Party’s control ahead of the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Earlier this evening, polling in 59 assembly constituencies spread …

After Amit Shah’s visit, Madhya Pradesh CM holds series of meeting
3 years, 5 months ago

After Amit Shah’s visit, Madhya Pradesh CM holds series of meeting

Hindustan Times  

Days after visiting home minister Amit Shah praised Rakesh Singh, a former Bharatiya Janata Party chief and a Member of Parliament, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has set about projecting himself as a tough taskmaster by holding several meetings focused on governance, reminding officers that the state should be a model of good governance. A day after the …

'He's an Expert in Making Announcements During Polls': Kamal Nath Takes Jibe at MP CM Shivraj Chouhan
3 years, 11 months ago

'He's an Expert in Making Announcements During Polls': Kamal Nath Takes Jibe at MP CM Shivraj Chouhan

News 18  

Calling him an “expert in making announcements”, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Thursday took a potshot at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and said that anyone can make the BJP leader announce anything when elections are around. “He is an expert in making announcement during elections,” said Nath while addressing a public rally for Madhya Pradesh by-polls …

Anita Katyal | On Azad, Cong misfired twice; how's Tomar for new MP CM?
4 years ago

Anita Katyal | On Azad, Cong misfired twice; how's Tomar for new MP CM?

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress leadership was clearly worried when it first heard that some members of the “infamous” G-23 planned to participate in a public event in Jammu, ostensibly to honour senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad who recently retired from the Rajya Sabha. Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the coronavirus vaccine in the second phase of the immunisation drive, his …

In His 4th Term, Assertive & Stern CM Shivraj Chouhan Stuns Party Leaders After Emphatic Bypoll Win
4 years, 3 months ago

In His 4th Term, Assertive & Stern CM Shivraj Chouhan Stuns Party Leaders After Emphatic Bypoll Win

News 18  

An otherwise mellowed and sober Shivraj Singh Chouhan has bared his sterner side in his fourth term in power, especially after an emphatic win in the recent Madhya Pradesh assembly bypolls where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party grabbed 19 seats and Congress party could clinch only nine. Often accused of aiding sand mining, the Chouhan government has lodged 647 cases …

Analysis | Does Ashok Gehlot’s outburst against Sachin Pilot deliver a message to Congress’ central leadership?
4 years, 7 months ago

Analysis | Does Ashok Gehlot’s outburst against Sachin Pilot deliver a message to Congress’ central leadership?

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s no-holds-barred attack against his former deputy, Sachin Pilot, isn’t just the outburst of a leader whose government has been facing a crisis because of the rebellion by Mr. Not only did the party’s top leadership disapprove of Mr. Gehlot's language, a section of the organisation believes that he is using the situation to sabotage conciliation …

Rajasthan political crisis updates | July 14, 2020
4 years, 8 months ago

Rajasthan political crisis updates | July 14, 2020

The Hindu  

The political crisis in Rajasthan took a dramatic turn on Tuesday with the Congress sacking rebel leader Sachin Pilot both as the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan as well as Pradesh Congress Committee president. Here are the latest updates: 9.40 pm Sad to see Pilot 'leave' Congress: Tharoor Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he was sad to …

Political Gup-Shup: Exotic spreads at MP’s bash; Derek, too, is ‘entertaining’
5 years, 1 month ago

Political Gup-Shup: Exotic spreads at MP’s bash; Derek, too, is ‘entertaining’

Deccan Chronicle  

Winter in Delhi is a season for political parties and weddings. After former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Lohri lunch, it was Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot's turn to host his annual Kisan lunch for media-persons last week. Pratap Singh Bajwa, Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, who was among those whose messages had gone unanswered, finally got a …

Political Gup-Shup: The wilting kamals
6 years, 2 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: The wilting kamals

Deccan Chronicle  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath is apparently having a tough time adjusting to his new role. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s media department’s insistence on sending its press releases in Hindi has led to a virtual revolt among mediapersons covering the party. But party leaders point out that Mr Pradhan’s projection is unlikely to help the BJP and that, instead, …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sets example for others: 'BJP man of Vajpayee mould', says Twitter commending CM's graceful exit
6 years, 3 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sets example for others: 'BJP man of Vajpayee mould', says Twitter commending CM's graceful exit

Firstpost  

From labelling Shivraj Singh Chouhan a “BJP stalwart in Vajpayee mould” to the “people’s chief minister”, Twitter and political pundits were all praise for him, and noted that he set the bar too high for even for his own party colleagues. I have congratulated Kamal Nath ji… Whether win or lose, I am not scared in the slightest.” Chouhan also …

As Madhya Pradesh awaits election results, Shivraj Singh Chouhan's biggest worries may be corruption, unemployment
6 years, 3 months ago

As Madhya Pradesh awaits election results, Shivraj Singh Chouhan's biggest worries may be corruption, unemployment

Firstpost  

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government was unable to achieve much when it came to job creation, due to which it is facing anger from a large section of the youth. Like many others, an enthusiastic Varma also attended the BJP rally on 18 November addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said, “The Madhya Pradesh government, under the leadership of …

Modi-Shah, Rahul-Sonia Rallies LIVE: 'KCR Cared Only for Himself, Leaving Telangana to Suffer'
6 years, 3 months ago

Modi-Shah, Rahul-Sonia Rallies LIVE: 'KCR Cared Only for Himself, Leaving Telangana to Suffer'

News 18  

Assembly elections 2018 LIVE Updates | Congress president Rahul Gandhi launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the controversial Rafale deal. Before him, PM Narendra Modi kicked off the battle for Mizoram and addressed his first mega poll rally in the state on a day that is full of high-octane rallies from both BJP and the Congress …

Rajasthan polls: Ashok Gehlot says he will abide by high command' decision on CM's post, asserts he is open to any role
6 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan polls: Ashok Gehlot says he will abide by high command' decision on CM's post, asserts he is open to any role

Firstpost  

On whether there will be a new chief ministerial face other than him or Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot said it will be the Congress high command’s decision. New Delhi: With the Congress keeping open the issue of its leadership in Rajasthan, party stalwart and two-time chief minister Ashok Gehlot said Sunday no post is a priority for him and that …

Political Gup-Shup: Of miffed BJP MP and absent Tharoor
6 years, 6 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of miffed BJP MP and absent Tharoor

Deccan Chronicle  

Shashi Tharoor, the high-profile Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, has a penchant for courting controversy. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Nainital, has been unhappy with the party leadership after he was denied the chief minister’s post in his home state Uttarakhand over a year ago. Though he has been keeping a low profile since then, Mr Koshyari …

Political Gup-Shup: Of anti-incumbency & political one-upmanship
6 years, 8 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of anti-incumbency & political one-upmanship

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party leadership is going all out to blunt the anti-incumbency against its chief ministers in the poll-bound states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Iyengar popularised yoga in the West, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken ownership of the practice of yoga to underline its association with India and the country’s growing soft power. Bihar chief minister …

Political Gup-Shup: Of mango diplomacy & the Kolkata snub
6 years, 8 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of mango diplomacy & the Kolkata snub

Deccan Chronicle  

Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries are in a tizzy ever since party president Amit Shah launched a public drive — Sampark se samarthan — during which they have been directed to contact one lakh public figures and opinion makers to inform them about the Narendra Modi government’s accomplishments over the past four years. The list includes political adversaries like Prime Minister …

Political Gup-Shup: Of political rivalry, within and outside party
6 years, 8 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of political rivalry, within and outside party

Deccan Chronicle  

When Rahul Gandhi hosted his first iftar last week after taking as Congress president, it was inevitable that comparisons would be drawn with the iftars hosted by his mother and former party chief Sonia Gandhi. The last iftar hosted by her in 2015 was attended by a host of Opposition leaders, including Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Bihar chief …

Political Gup-Shup: Of new boss at I&B and hopeful Jogi
6 years, 9 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of new boss at I&B and hopeful Jogi

Deccan Chronicle  

The results of the Karnataka Assembly polls and the Congress Party’s decision to offer the chief minister’s post to H.D. One of them is none other than former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi, who left the Congress two years ago and floated his own party — Chhattisgarh Janata Congress. Kumaraswamy could be offered the chief minister’s post with 37 seats, …

Political Gup-Shup: A yagna for good luck
6 years, 10 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: A yagna for good luck

Deccan Chronicle  

Ever since he completed his term as Punjab governor in 2015, Shivraj Patil has been leading a quiet life. Surprisingly, even former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who never misses an opportunity to lash out at the BJP and the RSS for its divisive agenda, refrained from commenting on the court’s verdict. It is well-known …

Political Gup-Shup: Of pugnacious Patra and mahant-fearing Chouhan
6 years, 11 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of pugnacious Patra and mahant-fearing Chouhan

Deccan Chronicle  

All party notifications and announcements regarding appointments in the Congress are signed and issued by the general secretary in charge of organisation and training. This position was until recently held by senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi, who has been replaced by former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, in the latest organisational changes undertaken by party president Rahul Gandhi. For instance, …

Political Gup-Shup: Of VIP culture & true followers of Mahatma
6 years, 11 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of VIP culture & true followers of Mahatma

Deccan Chronicle  

Delivering the valedictory speech at the plenary session of the Congress last week, an impassioned party president Rahul Gandhi declared that his first task was to break the “two walls” in Indian politics — the wall between party workers and leaders, and the wall between the youth and political system. Ever since senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh’s Narmada yatra came …

Political Gup-Shup: Of RS polls & unhappy Venkaiah
7 years ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of RS polls & unhappy Venkaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Reports from Kolkata said that the Trinamul would give a Rajya Sabha ticket to Jaya Bachchan as there were doubts whether the SP would renominate her since it could only get one member elected following its diminished strength in the UP Assembly. In fact, Mr Yadav is learnt to have called up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last week …

Political Gup-Shup: Of Shah, Gandhis & dhoklas
7 years, 1 month ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of Shah, Gandhis & dhoklas

Deccan Chronicle  

Ever since he became a member of the Rajya Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has been a regular visitor to the Central Hall of Parliament where he is immediately mobbed by mediapersons on the lookout for news. Perhaps it is a coincidence but the political grapevine says that Mr Shah’s informal interactions probably prompted former Congress president Sonia …

Political Gup-Shup: Of worried Cong leaders & pragmatic corporates
7 years, 2 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of worried Cong leaders & pragmatic corporates

Deccan Chronicle  

With Rahul Gandhi taking charge as Congress president, senior leaders, who have worked closely with Mrs Sonia Gandhi during her 19-year tenure as party chief, are feeling insecure about their role in the new set-up. Though Mr Pilot is heading Rajasthan Congress and working hard to put the Vasundhara Raje government on the mat, party circles maintain that Mr Gehlot …

Gujarat election 2017: Here’s what you should know about Modi’s two stalwart predecessors in Gujarat
7 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat election 2017: Here’s what you should know about Modi’s two stalwart predecessors in Gujarat

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi is mostly a sui generis politician. Consider it this way: When a younger Modi, as BJP state unit organisational secretary, was trying to make space for the party, he had to contend with these two gentlemen more than the rest. Madhavsinh Solanki The so-called upper castes, even with limited numbers, dominated the political scene in Gujarat right from …

Political Gup-Shup: Of bad advisers & poor planning
7 years, 4 months ago

Political Gup-Shup: Of bad advisers & poor planning

Deccan Chronicle  

In Himachal Pradesh, the Congress was feeling confident as long as the Bharatiya Janata Party had not declared a chief ministerial candidate because it got an opportunity to taunt the saffron party that it did not have a face to project in the hill state. But now that BJP president Amit Shah has announced Prem Kumar Dhumal as its pick …

Both BJP and Cong celebrate MP civic body poll results, but where’s the cheer?
7 years, 6 months ago

Both BJP and Cong celebrate MP civic body poll results, but where’s the cheer?

Hindustan Times  

What’s victory without a loser to gloat over? Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the party campaign from the front by addressing three dozen public meetings in a period of just one week. The results were declared a day before BJP chief Amit Shah lands in Bhopal for a three-day visit -- the first time a party national …

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