JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy to file nomination from Channapatna on April 19
1 year, 8 months ago

JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy to file nomination from Channapatna on April 19

India Today  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday said that he will be filing his nomination as a candidate from the Channapatna segment on April 19, for the Assembly polls in Karnataka to be held on May 10. He said his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy will be filing his papers as the party’s candidate from neighbouring Ramanagara on April 17. Nikhil, an actor-turned-politician and JD party youth wing president, had lost the 2019 Lok Sabha poll from the party bastion of Mandya to BJP-backed independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh, another actor-turned-politician. Kumaraswamy said he and JD state president C M Ibrahim will be meeting this evening and if possible the second list of candidates will be released.

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JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss
4 weeks ago

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal is reeling from the fallout of its defeat in the Channapatna bypoll, which dealt a blow to its leadership, as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of party patriarch HD Deve Gowda, faced his third consecutive electoral loss, falling to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara by a margin of 25,413 votes. Congress’s CP Yogeshwar …

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat
4 weeks, 1 day ago

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat

India Today  

The Janata Dal family patriarch refrained from addressing Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s third consecutive electoral defeat, this time in the Channapatna assembly bypoll in Karnataka. Nikhil, the son of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and grandson of JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda, lost to Congress candidate C P Yogeshwara by a significant margin of 25,413 votes. The Deputy Chief Minister also …

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud
1 month ago

Opinion: JDS future looks bleak as Gowda launches another Nikhil dud

India Today  

Former prime minister, 92-year-old HD Deve Gowda’s possibly last-ditch attempt to launch his favourite grandson Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s political career from Channapatna Assembly constituency ended in a fiasco, casting grave concerns about the future of the regional party launched by him – the Janata Dal. Siddaramaiah described the Congress candidates’ victories as the “people’s response to the machinations of the BJP …

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar thanks BJP, JDS workers for Congress's win in Channapatna bypolls

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday thanked workers of the BJP and the Janata Dal for "indirectly supporting" Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara and ensuring his victory in the Channapatna bypoll. CP Yogeshwara won the Channapatna bypoll on Saturday by a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and JDS candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy. He also questioned who was …

Cong's Yogeeshwara wins Channapatna Assembly bypoll by defeating Kumaraswamy's son
1 month ago

Cong's Yogeeshwara wins Channapatna Assembly bypoll by defeating Kumaraswamy's son

Deccan Chronicle  

Yogeeshwara on Saturday won the "high profile" Channapatna segment for the ruling party in Karnataka, defeating JD candidate and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, by a margin of 25,413 votes, in the Assembly by-poll. Actor-turned-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who is former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's grandson, secured 87,229 votes, while Yogeeshwara, a political heavyweight in the …

Cong's CP Yogeshwar leads with 45K votes, JD(S) Nikhil Kumaraswamy trails behind in Karnataka's Channapatna
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1 month ago

Cong's CP Yogeshwar leads with 45K votes, JD(S) Nikhil Kumaraswamy trails behind in Karnataka's Channapatna

Hindustan Times  

BJP turncoat CP Yogeshwara, who joined the Congress in October is leading from the Channapatna seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. As per the ECI trends at 10:30 am today, Yogeshwara is leading with 45982 votes with Janata Dal candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD …

Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress wins in all three constituencies — Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon
1 month ago

Karnataka bypoll results 2024: Congress wins in all three constituencies — Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon

Live Mint  

Congress has won in all three constituencies in Karnataka - Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggaon - that went into polls, as per current Election Commission of India. The bypolls in Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna were prompted by the vacating of seats following the election of their representatives—E Tukaram of the Congress, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, and Union …

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024: JD-S leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy trailing behind in Channapatna after 8th round
1 month ago

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024: JD-S leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy trailing behind in Channapatna after 8th round

India TV News  

Karnataka Bypolls Results 2024 LIVE: The early trends show the ruling Congress leading in Sandur segment, and Bharatiya Janata Party and JD ahead in Shiggaon and Channapatna constituencies respectively, as the counting of votes is still underway for bypolls held to three Assembly segments in Karnataka. The bypolls for Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant …

Karnataka bypoll: Congress sweeps Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna, sons of two ex-chief ministers lose bid
1 month ago

Karnataka bypoll: Congress sweeps Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna, sons of two ex-chief ministers lose bid

India Today  

The Congress on Saturday swept all three Assembly bypolls in Karnataka--Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna--defeating two BJP candidates and a JD candidate. Congress’s Pathan Yasir Ahmed Khan won the Shiggaon seat by a margin of 13,448 votes, defeating BJP’s Bharat Bommai, son of Basavaraj Bommai. In Channapatna, Congress candidate CP Yogeeswara defeated JD’s Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister and former …

Mahim Assembly election: Can MNS' debutant Amit Raj Thackeray take over UBT's Mahesh Baliram Sawant?
1 month ago

Mahim Assembly election: Can MNS' debutant Amit Raj Thackeray take over UBT's Mahesh Baliram Sawant?

India TV News  

Mahim Assembly Election 2024: The Mahim Assembly constituency is one of the 288 constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Key candidates The key candidates for the Mahim seat are Amit Raj Thackeray of MNS, UBT-SHS's Mahesh Baliram Sawant and Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Shiv Sena candidate Sada Sarvankar won the Mahim seat. In the …

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout
1 month, 1 week ago

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout

Hindustan Times  

Of the three assembly constituencies that went to bypolls on Wednesday, Channapatna recorded a major voter turnout with 88.81%, closely followed by Shiggaon at 80.48%, and Sandur with 76.24%, according to the provisional turnout data by the Election Commission of India till 10.30 pm. The by-elections were required after former representatives of these constituencies — E Tukaram of Congress, former …

Karnataka by-poll 2024: Voting underway in three Assembly segments Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka by-poll 2024: Voting underway in three Assembly segments Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur

Hindustan Times  

Voting is underway for by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka on Wednesday, election officials said. By-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna constituencies are necessitated, as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, former CM Basavaraj Bommai of BJP, and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy of JD -- to Lok Sabha …

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus
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1 month, 1 week ago

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus

Hindustan Times  

Voters in Karnataka will determine the fate of three key assembly seats on Wednesday, as Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur constituencies prepare for bypolls. The by-elections in these constituencies were triggered after three seats, including Channapatna, were left open as JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, Shiggaon by ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai, and Sandur by Congress’s E Tukaram were appointed as Union ministers. The …

Karnataka by-election: Stage set for polling in Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur seats on Nov 13. More details
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka by-election: Stage set for polling in Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur seats on Nov 13. More details

Hindustan Times  

The polling is set to happen in three Karnataka assembly constituencies - Channapatna, Shiggon and Sandur - on November 13 as by-elections are scheduled at these three seats. The candidates that won from these seats in 2023 assembly elections vacated to contest in Lok Sabha polls and they fell vacant. The candidates that won from three Karnataka seats in 2023 …

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates
1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates

ABP News  

Jharkhand Election 2024: The first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand is set to take place on Wednesday, November 13, with a fierce contest between the National Democratic Alliance and the INDIA Bloc. Among them is former Chief Minister Champai Soren, who, after joining the BJP just a month after being ousted from the Chief Minister’s office, …

Channapatna contest hogs limelight as stage set for by-polls in 3 Assembly segments in Karnataka
1 month, 1 week 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", …

As Maharashtra Election 2024 heats up, a look at intense rivalries within families – from couples to cousins
1 month, 1 week ago

As Maharashtra Election 2024 heats up, a look at intense rivalries within families – from couples to cousins

Live Mint  

Yugendra Pawar, the candidate of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, is pitched against his uncle and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar of the rival NCP faction, in the traditional family stronghold of Baramati in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. In Karjat-Jamkhed seat, Rohit Pawar, another nephew of Ajit Pawar, is in the fray as the NCP candidate against BJP's Ram Shinde. …

Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews

Hindustan Times  

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats. In the Kannad constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, independent candidate Harshwardhan Jadhav is pitted against his estranged wife and Shiv Sena candidate Sanjana Jadhav, the …

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will the electoral bout in Channapatna end in a cliffhanger?

The Hindu  

A cracker of a contest is under way as film actors-turned-politicians battle it out in the Channapatna Assembly constituency that has drawn Statewide attention, and the byelection results here are expected to have consequences on the Vokkaliga-dominated politics in the region. The JD, which derives strength from its Vokkaliga voter base, is trying to break into the backward-class votes while …

Channapatna bypoll: Stakes high for candidates, but higher for their mentors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Channapatna bypoll: Stakes high for candidates, but higher for their mentors

The Hindu  

In the bypoll to Channapatna Assembly constituency that is witnessing a direct fight between the JD and Congress, if the stakes are high for the candidates, they are even higher for their mentors. On the face of it, it is a battle for the political survival of Mr. Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil, who is trying his luck after losing two elections, …

Congress Confident of Winning Three Assembly Seats in Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress Confident of Winning Three Assembly Seats in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Congress leader B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan is confident of the party's victory in the upcoming byelections to the three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. He believes that the atmosphere in Channapatna is in favour of the Congress, and that the people of the constituency are aware of the development works taken up by C.P. Yogeshwar. Khan also says that there is …

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nikhil Kumaraswamy: I'm Not Interested in Personal Attacks, Focus on Development

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate for the Channapatna Assembly by-election, has responded to DK Shivakumar's criticism of his father and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. He stated that he is focusing on development-oriented politics and that he does not want to engage in personal and below-the-belt attacks.

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Channapatna: Vokkaliga Battleground for Congress, JD(S)

India Today  

The Channapatna assembly seat in Karnataka is gearing up for a high-stakes by-election on November 13, with significant implications for the Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress. The election pits Nikhil, the JD(S) candidate, against CP Yogeshwar, the Congress candidate. Both leaders are vying for influence and prestige within their respective parties. The outcome of the by-election will have a major …

Karnataka By-Elections: A Crucial Test for the BJP-JD(S) Alliance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka By-Elections: A Crucial Test for the BJP-JD(S) Alliance

India Today  

The upcoming by-elections in Karnataka could have significant implications for the state's political landscape. While there is no evidence to suggest that by-elections support the ruling party or the Opposition, the close proximity of the elections to the Assembly elections could create a favorable environment for the ruling party. Additionally, the presence of dynastic politics across parties could play a …

Shiv Sena Fields Shaina NC, BJP Mumbai Candidate List Rumbles Feathers in Party
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Fields Shaina NC, BJP Mumbai Candidate List Rumbles Feathers in Party

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena both announced their third list of candidates on Monday evening. While the BJP has 25 candidates on its list, the Sena has 15, two of which have been given to their allies. The BJP's Shaina NC (Yogen Shah) and the Sena's Shaina NC have been given tickets from the …

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly elections in Mahim are shaping up to be a triangular contest, with the MNS's Amit Thackeray facing a formidable challenge from Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar and the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant. The constituency holds a significant amount of Maratha votes, making it a key battleground in the upcoming elections.

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Mahabharata-Inspired Battle: Will He Rise as Arjuna?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Mahabharata-Inspired Battle: Will He Rise as Arjuna?

Hindustan Times  

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is set to contest the Channapatna Assembly bypoll on November 13. The bypoll is a rematch between him and Congress candidate C P Yogeeshwara. The battle is reminiscent of the epic 'Kurukshetra', with Kumaraswamy playing the role of Abhimanyu. The JD(S) is trying to retain the seat, while the Congress is putting all its efforts to win it. …

Record 50 candidates enter race in Channapatna bypoll
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record 50 candidates enter race in Channapatna bypoll

Hindustan Times  

The Channapatna assembly bypoll has drawn an unprecedented number of candidates, with officials saying that at least 50 candidates filing nomination papers. According to a Janata Dal party worker, motivations vary, as some candidates reportedly enter the race for symbolic reasons, such as seeing their names on the ballot or serving as “dummy” candidates to support prominent contenders and share …

Nikhil's Political Journey: From Abhimanyu to Arjuna, a Battle for the Channapatna Assembly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nikhil's Political Journey: From Abhimanyu to Arjuna, a Battle for the Channapatna Assembly

ABP News  

The upcoming bypoll in Channapatna has turned into a battle between Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Congress's C P Yogeeshwara. Nikhil, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, is seeking to reclaim his political throne after facing defeat twice previously. The contest is reminiscent of the epic Mahabharata, with Nikhil being likened to the legendary Abhimanyu who sacrifices himself …

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vokkaliga Showdown: Nikhil Kumaraswamy and HD Kumaraswamy Battle It Out in Channapatna

New Indian Express  

The upcoming assembly bypolls in Channapatna are a clash between the Vokkaliga heavyweights, HD Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar. Both candidates are known for their work in Kannada movies and are also active in politics. Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the NDA candidate, is looking to break his father's losing streak in the assembly. This election is also important for the regional party as …

Dynastic Politics Dominates Maharashtra Assembly Elections: A Battle of Kins and Candidates
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dynastic Politics Dominates Maharashtra Assembly Elections: A Battle of Kins and Candidates

Deccan Chronicle  

Dynastic politics dominates Maharashtra Assembly elections, with all major parties allocating tickets to the kins of politicians. This trend is evident in several constituencies, including Baramati, Worli, and Mahim, where the Pawar family is facing a fierce battle between their nephew and nephew-in-law. Additionally, the Shinde Sena has fielded state industries minister Uday Samant and his brother Kiran from the …

JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy Set to Run in Channapatna Assembly Election
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy Set to Run in Channapatna Assembly Election

New Indian Express  

JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy has been declared as the NDA candidate for the November 13 bypolls in the Channapatna Assembly constituency. Nikhil is the son of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda. The decision to field Nikhil was taken after the alliance partners—JDS and BJP—weighed their options by holding a series of meetings.

HDK's Son to Fight Channapatna bypoll against Congress's Yogeshwar
1 month, 4 weeks ago

HDK's Son to Fight Channapatna bypoll against Congress's Yogeshwar

Hindustan Times  

NDA announces Nikhil Kumaraswamy as the candidate for the Channapatna assembly bypoll. Nikhil, the son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, will contest against Congress candidate CP Yogeshwar in the upcoming bypoll. The bypoll is scheduled for November 13 and marks Nikhil's third attempt at an electoral victory.

Congress Nominee Files Papers for Channapatna By-Poll: Congress to Make a Comeback
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress Nominee Files Papers for Channapatna By-Poll: Congress to Make a Comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress nominee C.P. Yogeshwar filed his nominations for the Channapatna by-poll in Ramanagar district. The by-poll is scheduled to be held on November 13 after the seat fell vacant following the resignation of H.D. Kumaraswamy. Congress party is expected to win the by-poll with a big margin, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assuring 5-guarantee schemes for the Congress nominee.

Congress Leader CP Yogeshwar Announces Candidacy for Channapatna Assembly By-Poll
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress Leader CP Yogeshwar Announces Candidacy for Channapatna Assembly By-Poll

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka Minister CP Yogeshwara has filed his nomination as the Congress's candidate for the November 13 Assembly by-poll from Channapatna. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, state Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and district in-charge Minister Ramalinga Reddy, among other party leaders.

Congress Leader C.P. Yogeshwar Files Nomination Papers for Channapatna Bypoll
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress Leader C.P. Yogeshwar Files Nomination Papers for Channapatna Bypoll

The Hindu  

Congress leader C.P. Yogeshwar filed his nomination papers for the bypoll to the Channapatna Legislative Assembly constituency in Ramanagara district in Karnataka. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D. K. Shivakumar, and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BJP Announces Candidate List for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan Bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its candidate list for the upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The list includes candidates for all seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, with key contenders including Ramvir Singh Thakur (Kundarki) and Sanjeev Sharma (Ghaziabad). In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has fielded candidates for Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan.

JDS Enters the Race for Channapatna: A Crucial Battle for the State
2 months ago

JDS Enters the Race for Channapatna: A Crucial Battle for the State

New Indian Express  

JDS camp in Channapatna prepares for the upcoming by-polls to the Channapatna Assembly constituency. The constituency was represented by former Chief Minister and Union Minister HD Kumar Swamy, who lost his seat at Bengaluru rural Loksabha seat in the recent Lok sabha polls. Annapoorna, the JDS candidate, will now contest the polls from Sandur, an ST Reserved constituency, taking on …

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna
2 months ago

JD(S) Weighs Options Carefully for Channapatna

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal (Secular) is evaluating its strategies for the Channapatna Assembly constituency, following the exit of C.P. Yogeshwar. The party is considering fielding Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, but is still open to other options. The BJP is also considering its options, with a potential Blitzkrieg strategy being discussed. The outcome of the election is expected …

Jan Suraaj Party Makes Key Changes to Bihar Assembly Byelection 2024
2 months ago

Jan Suraaj Party Makes Key Changes to Bihar Assembly Byelection 2024

India TV News  

Jan Suraaj Party changes two candidates for the Bihar Assembly byelection 2024. The candidate for the Tarari assembly seat, Kiran Singh, is a social worker known for her work in the women's empowerment and education sectors. Another change is from the Belaganj constituency, where Mohd Amjad replaces Khilafat Hussain. Additionally, the candidate for the Ramgarh assembly seat, Sushil Kushwaha, is …

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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2 months ago

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls. The party has re-nominated almost all the MLAs who backed Eknath Shinde when he led a revolt against the then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. The party has also fielded kin of several MLAs.

Raj Thackeray's Son to Make Election Debut in Maharashtra Polls
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2 months ago

Raj Thackeray's Son to Make Election Debut in Maharashtra Polls

Hindustan Times  

Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray will make his election debut in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections from the Mahim constituency in Mumbai. The party also fielded spokesperson and former corporator Sandeep Deshpande from Worli, where he is expected to face Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray.

NDA's Nikhil Kumaraswamy: The frontrunner in Channapatna bypoll?
2 months ago

NDA's Nikhil Kumaraswamy: The frontrunner in Channapatna bypoll?

The Hindu  

The decision on the candidate for the Channapatna Assembly seat byelection is still uncertain, with the ongoing meeting of Janata Dal (Secular) workers proving inconclusive. The BJP has already announced candidates for the other two seats, while Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the frontrunner for the NDA, remains steadfast in his position. The outcome of the byelection will have significant implications for the …

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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2 months ago

Shiv Sena Releases First List of 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls

New Indian Express  

The Shiv Sena has released its first list of 45 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. The party has re-nominated almost all the MLAs who backed Eknath Shinde when he led a revolt against the then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. The party has fielded ministers from various constituencies, including those who were previously dropped by the previous …

Aspirants Eye auspicious Day to File Nomination Papers on Gurupushyamrut
2 months ago

Aspirants Eye auspicious Day to File Nomination Papers on Gurupushyamrut

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) state unit president Jayant Patil has confirmed his intention to file a nomination on Gurupushyamrut on October 24. Several other candidates have also expressed their interest in filing their nominations on the same day, but they are waiting for official confirmation of their candidacy from the party.

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP and JD(S) to Meet for Channapatna Candidate Selection

The Hindu  

BJP and JD(S) leaders are set to meet and finalise the candidate for the Channapatna Assembly constituency in the coming days. While the BJP top leaders are said to have agreed in-principle that a decision on Channapatna should be made by JD(S), the BJP leader and former MLA C.P. Yogeshwar is said to be adamant about contesting from Channapatna.

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to launch Cong’s J&K campaign with two rallies tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts on Wednesday, kickstarting the Congress’ campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections being held after 10 years. He will address two rallies in Ramban and Anantnag districts in support of Congress candidates on Wednesday,” Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

BJP-JDS rift widens over Karnataka's Channapatna bypoll candidate
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP-JDS rift widens over Karnataka's Channapatna bypoll candidate

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The rift between alliance partners BJP and JDS over the candidate for the Channapatna bypolls is out in the open, with talks between the leaders having failed. At a meeting at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence in New Delhi on Thursday, Union Minister and JDS state chief HD Kumaraswamy expressed his dissatisfaction against Yogeshwara, who had declared himself as …

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP bats for former MLA Yogeshwar as candidate for Channapatna bypoll

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have asked Union minister HD Kumaraswamy to announce his stand on the proposal to nominate former MLA CP Yogeshwar as the party’s candidate for the Channapatna assembly bypoll, people familiar with the matter said. The proposal for Yogeshwar’s name for Channapatna bypoll was put forward at the residence of Union minister of consumer affairs …

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

I am the candidate in Channapatna no matter who contests: D K Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

CHANNAPATNA: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday reiterated that he would be the Congress candidate for the Channapatna bypolls no matter who contests from here on his party's ticket. The constituency in Ramanagara district fell vacant after JD second-in-command H D Kumaraswamy resigned from the assembly after he won the Mandya Lok Sabha election as the NDA …

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