RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha uses ‘Panchayat’ web series to attack Election Commission in Rajya Sabha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha uses ‘Panchayat’ web series to attack Election Commission in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Monday questioned the credibility of the Election Commission of India by citing a recent pre-poll survey. Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing session at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. He cited a pre-poll survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS which said only 28 per cent of respondents were left with ‘great trust’ in the Election Commission. Read: Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech While more than half of the voters reported having a great amount of trust in the Election Commission in 2019, the latest survey suggested only 28 per cent of respondents had great trust.

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Constitutional flaw removed, panchayat polls in J&K soon: L-G Manoj Sinha
1 month, 1 week ago

Constitutional flaw removed, panchayat polls in J&K soon: L-G Manoj Sinha

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the Parliament has “removed a constitutional flaw” in the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, paving way for panchayat and urban local bodies elections, which he said will be held soon. Addressing a gathering at Jhiri after inaugurating the annual Baba Jitto Fair, Sinha said, “Since several ex-Sarpanches are present here, I want …

SP MP Jaya Bachchan demands apology from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar; Opposition walks out from House
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SP MP Jaya Bachchan demands apology from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar; Opposition walks out from House

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Friday demanded an apology from Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar after a heated exchange of words over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari's remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. Earlier today amid the demand of Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs for expunging remarks of BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari about LoP, …

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde
5 months ago

If RJD comes to power in Bihar, they will divert all reservations to Muslims: Vinod Tawde

The Hindu  

BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde on Thursday, July 18, alleged that if the RJD is voted back to power in Bihar, they might “redirect” the reservations meant for backward classes to members of the Muslim community. ‘Global campaign’ He further added that people must also be informed of the “false campaign” during the recently-concluded Lok Sabha polls which spread …

Everywhere I go, people call me Pradhan ji: Raghubir Yadav on 'Panchayat' success
6 months, 1 week ago

Everywhere I go, people call me Pradhan ji: Raghubir Yadav on 'Panchayat' success

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Almost four decades after his first film, more since his debut on stage and numerous small screen appearances later, veteran actor Raghubir Yadav says “Panchayat” has taken his success to the next level with people recognising him as “Pradhan ji” wherever he goes. Everywhere I go, people call me Pradhan ji: Raghubir Yadav on 'Panchayat' success "As if …

Pralhad Joshi: 5-time BJP lawmaker returns to Modi cabinet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pralhad Joshi: 5-time BJP lawmaker returns to Modi cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, dubbed as the ‘BJP Blue-Eyed Boy’, has once again found himself at the centre of political attention as he re-enters Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Born into a traditional North Karnataka Brahmin family in Bijapur on November 27, 1962, Joshi’s political journey has been closely intertwined with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. …

80-year-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become union minister in Modi 3.0 Cabinet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

80-year-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become union minister in Modi 3.0 Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has been a formidable force in Bihar's political arena, was made a central minister on Sunday. HAM-S chief Jitan Ram Manjhi Manjhi's rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Manjhi's political journey took a dramatic turn when, in 2014, he was unexpectedly anointed Chief Minister by Nitish Kumar, who had resigned after …

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024: JD(U) defies all election predictions, with Nitish calling the shots yet again

The Hindu  

With the BJP falling way short of a majority in the Lok Sabha, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has emerged as a potential kingmaker with his party, the Janata Dal, having won two and leading in 10 Lok Sabha seats in the State on June 4. A few days ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had spoken about “a big political …

Election results 2024 | Samajwadi Party makes comeback in Uttar Pradesh as INDIA bloc leads over NDA
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024 | Samajwadi Party makes comeback in Uttar Pradesh as INDIA bloc leads over NDA

The Hindu  

The Samajwadi Party and Congress of the INDIA bloc are leading in 34 and 7 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission's data for polls to the 80 parliamentary constituencies showed. Among the prominent leaders who have taken comfortable leads over their rivals is Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party …

Election Results news: BJP newcomers Kangana Ranaut, Arun Govil lead from Mandi and Meerut
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results news: BJP newcomers Kangana Ranaut, Arun Govil lead from Mandi and Meerut

The Hindu  

Actor Kangana Ranaut is on the way to become a parliamentarian as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi is leading by a margin of over 40,000 votes, according to Election Commission trends. In trends available till 11.45 am, "Ramayan" actor Arun Govil, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, is also ahead of …

Lok Sabha election result: HAM's Jitan Ram Manjhi wins Bihar's Gaya seat with over 4 lakh votes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election result: HAM's Jitan Ram Manjhi wins Bihar's Gaya seat with over 4 lakh votes

Hindustan Times  

Founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, won the Gaya seat in Bihar by a margin of 1,01,812 votes. Follow Bihar Lok Sabha election LIVE coverage here HAM-S chief Jitan Ram Manjhi While Manjhi garnered 4,94,960 votes, the RJD candidate received 3,93,148 votes, according to the Election Commission data. The seat was represented by Vijay Kumar, alias Vijay Manjhi …

Unaffected by Prajwal case, BJP-JDS alliance going strong for Council polls
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Unaffected by Prajwal case, BJP-JDS alliance going strong for Council polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Unaffected by Hassan JDS MP Prajwal Revanna’s alleged sex scandal, the JDS-BJP alliance seems to be going strong with six MLC seats — three each of graduates and teachers constituencies — going to the polls on June.3. As the prestige of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are at stake, with Congress attacking them …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: From ‘mujra’ to ‘types of soldiers’, 5 remarks that sparked controversy
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: From ‘mujra’ to ‘types of soldiers’, 5 remarks that sparked controversy

Hindustan Times  

With the seven-phase Lok Sabha election 2024 season about to conclude with the final round of polling being held on June 1, top political leaders remained in the news for their controversial comments during public rallies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘mujra', 'infiltration’ remarks PM Narendra Modi on May 25 launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, saying the INDIA bloc …

Mumbai Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Actors Shahrukh & Aamir Khan Cast Vote; 54.22% Voter Turnout Recorded In Maharashtra
7 months ago

Mumbai Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Actors Shahrukh & Aamir Khan Cast Vote; 54.22% Voter Turnout Recorded In Maharashtra

News 18  

Mumbai Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Voting LIVE Updates: With Lok Sabha elections moving towards its final stages, polling took place in 13 constituencies in Maharashtra, including six in Mumbai. Over 2.46 crore persons were eligible to cast their vote and decide the fate of 264 candidates in Mumbai North, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai South …

PoK Will Be in India Within 6 Months of Modi’s 3rd Term: Yogi Adityanath
7 months ago

PoK Will Be in India Within 6 Months of Modi’s 3rd Term: Yogi Adityanath

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BJP’s star campaigner Yogi Adityanath on Saturday the POK will become part of India when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets a third term in office. Addressing a public rally at Nalasopara in the Palghar Lok Sabha Constituency, the BJP star campaigner said that the PoK would be a part of India within six months …

'Bihar needs vikasraj, not jungleraj': Amit Shah slams RJD-Congress at Sitamarhi rally
7 months, 1 week ago

'Bihar needs vikasraj, not jungleraj': Amit Shah slams RJD-Congress at Sitamarhi rally

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing an election rally in Sitamarhi Lok Sabha seat in Bihar on Thursday, targeted RJD and Congress-led Mahagathbandhan, saying 'Bihar needs 'vikasraj', not 'jungleraj''. The Home Minister said Congress and RJD never thought of conferring Bharat Ratna on former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, but the Modi government did. Amit Shah rakes up 'Pakistan …

Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats
7 months, 1 week ago

Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

The Hindu  

Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur and Darbhanga will vote in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13 in Bihar with 56 candidates in the fray. From Munger, former Janata Dal president Rajiv Ranjan Singh, alias Lalan Singh, a sitting MP and a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is contesting against the Mahagathbandhan candidate Anita …

Tejashwi Yadav takes a dig at NDA on Anant Singh, says 'He is criminal with us, saint with JDU'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav takes a dig at NDA on Anant Singh, says 'He is criminal with us, saint with JDU'

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday attacked former party leader Anant Singh and said that till the time he was in his party, he was a criminal, and now he has become a saint after joining JD. "Hamare sath the to Anant Singh Apradhi the, ab JD mein hai aur jail se bahar aagaye to Sant hogaye", he …

Mafia raj in Assam under BJP, Himanta most corrupt leader: Priyanka Gandhi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mafia raj in Assam under BJP, Himanta most corrupt leader: Priyanka Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Silchar: Congress leader and national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while campaigning for the party’s candidate in Assam’s Dhubri Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of protecting criminals and the Mafia-Raj, implying that it still exists in the northeastern state. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Rokibul Hussainon is the Congress party’s candidate for the Dhubri constituency, who is in …

MP Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: NCW seeks report from Karnataka Police
7 months, 3 weeks ago

MP Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: NCW seeks report from Karnataka Police

The Hindu  

The National Commission for Women has sought a report within three days from the Karnataka police over allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna. In a letter to Karnataka DGP, the NCW drew attention to this matter following the circulation of several explicit video clips on social media platforms depicting Mr. Revanna allegedly engaged in acts of …

Parties stick to tested formulas as 5 seats of north Bihar gear up for polls
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Parties stick to tested formulas as 5 seats of north Bihar gear up for polls

The Hindu  

“Rome Pope ka, Madhepura Gope ka,” goes a saying in Bihar’s Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency, one of the five in north Bihar that would go to polls in the third phase of the 2024 general election on May 7. In Madhepura, National Democratic Alliance candidate and sitting MP Dinesh Chandra Yadav of the Janata Dal is contesting against the Opposition …

Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 2: 53% turnout in eight seats in Maharashtra
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 2: 53% turnout in eight seats in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The second phase of the Lok Sabha election for eight constituencies in Maharashtra concluded peacefully on Friday without any major incident. The constituencies where polling took place include five in the Western Vidarbha area — Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, and Yavatmal-Washim — and three in the drought-prone Marathwada region — Hingoli, Nanded and Parbhani. According to data, Wardha recorded 56.66% …

Maharashtra elections 2024: It’s a close fight in Marathwada and Vidarbha
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra elections 2024: It’s a close fight in Marathwada and Vidarbha

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: On Friday, eight Lok Sabha constituencies from Marathwada and Vidarbha, crucial regions in the great electoral battle, will go to the polls in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Of the eight seats, six are held by the ruling alliance, one is with the Shiv Sena, while the independent Amravati MP is now a BJP candidate from …

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls
7 months, 4 weeks ago

JD(U) aims to better 2019 tally in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal-United, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance will be looking to better its 2019 Lok Sabha polls performance as five constituencies mostly in Seemanchal area, comprising Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka, go to polls in the second phase of the general election on April 26 across the state’s 40 seats. Barring Kishanganj, where it lost last time, …

RJD gave only jungle raj and corruption to Bihar, says PM Modi at Gaya rally
8 months, 1 week ago

RJD gave only jungle raj and corruption to Bihar, says PM Modi at Gaya rally

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a rally in Gaya, Bihar, on Tuesday, 16th April, as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In his address, the Prime Minister stated that the Rashtriya Janata Dal, led by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, was the most visible face of the ‘jungle raj’ in the …

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Voters in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region bat for stronger Opposition
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024 | Voters in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region bat for stronger Opposition

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a goal of 400-mark for the BJP and its allies to cross in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and feverishly campaigns for attaining the same, voters in Shekhawati — the semi-arid belt in north Rajasthan — are pinning for an Opposition which, they feel, has diminished into irrelevance in the last 10 years. …

Kanhaiya Kumar vs Manoj Tiwari in key Delhi seat as Congress releases fresh list
8 months, 1 week ago

Kanhaiya Kumar vs Manoj Tiwari in key Delhi seat as Congress releases fresh list

India Today  

The Congress on Sunday released a fresh list of ten candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party has fielded Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi from Jalandhar. Kanhaiya Kumar, who has served as the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union, will take on Bhojpuri actor-singer and incumbent BJP …

Pappu gets a push as Purnea RJD leader workers vow support
8 months, 1 week ago

Pappu gets a push as Purnea RJD leader workers vow support

Hindustan Times  

Five-time MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who is in the fray for the Purnea Lok Sabha seat as an Independent, appears to be gaining in support from the local cadres of the RJD, who have ditched their party’s nominee Bima Bharti in his favour. Pappu Yadav on way to file his nomination for Purnea Lok Sabha seat on April …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi to address rally with Stalin in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi to address rally with Stalin in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

India TV News  

Congress leader and former party president Rahul Gandhi will address election rallies in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The Wayanad MP will address a public meeting in Coimbatore along with DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. Lok Sabha elections 2024 The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the world’s biggest election exercise, will kick off on April 19 with …

RJD dithers on Siwan, names rest 22 candidates
8 months, 2 weeks ago

RJD dithers on Siwan, names rest 22 candidates

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtriya Janata Dal, which on Tuesday named its candidates for 22 of the 23 Lok Sabha seats it’s contesting in Bihar in the upcoming parliamentary polls in the country, has put on hold the name of its candidate from Siwan, which was represented four times in the past by strongman Mohammed Shahabuddin, who was a close aide of party …

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

The Hindu  

Gearing up for the five-phase general elections, parties in Maharashtra are currently discussing seat-sharing formulas with their allies. As Shiv Sena held talks with rivals Nationalist Congress Party and Congress, ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis along with NCP’s Ajit Pawar staked claim to form a BJP-NCP government, claiming the support of 30 MLAs. Mahayuti Being the leading coalition member, BJP, represented by …

BJP high command in favour of Cabinet berth for Purandeswari, says party election in-charge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP high command in favour of Cabinet berth for Purandeswari, says party election in-charge

The Hindu  

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM BJP election in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Siddharth Nath Singh on April 6 announced that the party high command has already decided to induct its Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency candidate D. Purandeswari into the Union Cabinet. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency office here, Mr. Singh said, “There is a strong …

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 4
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 4

Hindustan Times  

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 4 As India gears up to vote this month, a photo diary of politicians and campaigners on the road.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin during an election campaign rally in support of the I.N.D.I.A. 2 / 8 View Photos in a …

Lok Sabha polls | Edappadi Palaniswami slams A. Raja, DMK top brass for corruption and drug trade in T.N.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Edappadi Palaniswami slams A. Raja, DMK top brass for corruption and drug trade in T.N.

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and general secretary of the AIADMK Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, trained his guns at DMK’s A. Raja, T.N. Speaking at an election rally in Udhagamandalam, Mr. Palaniswami said that Nilgiris Lok Sabha M.P., A. Raja, who is contesting again in the upcoming elections, had been accused in the ₹1.72 lakh crore …

Tejashwi Yadav questions BJP over dynastic politics ahead of Modi rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejashwi Yadav questions BJP over dynastic politics ahead of Modi rally

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first election rally in Bihar at Jamui on Thursday, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party over dynastic politics. Yadav said Arun Bharti, BJP-led National Democratic Alliance candidate from Jamui, is the brother-in-law-of Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan and son of former legislator Jyoti. The BJP has attacked RJD …

Lok Sabha polls: RJD stakes claim on Katihar in fresh face-off with ally Cong
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: RJD stakes claim on Katihar in fresh face-off with ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The confrontation between allies RJD and Congress, which started over Purnea Lok Sabha seat, seems to have spilled over to neighbouring Katihar seat as well. Soon after the Congress on Tuesday announced the name of former MP Tariq Anwar as its Katihar candidate, RJD staked its claim on the seat, despite the fact that it’s one of the nine seats …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: 'Biased Action', Says Priyanka Gandhi on Tax Notices to Congress; RLD VP Exits Jayant's Party After BJP Tie-Up
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: 'Biased Action', Says Priyanka Gandhi on Tax Notices to Congress; RLD VP Exits Jayant's Party After BJP Tie-Up

News 18  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Cong Names Kadiam Kavya as Candidate from Warangal LS Constituency Congress on Monday announced Kadiam Kavya, daughter of former Telangana deputy chief minister Kadiam Srihari, as its nominee from Warangal in the Lok Sabha polls. Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Kamal Nath Can See His Defeat in Chhindwara, Says MP Minister Prahlad Patel After Congress …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Samajwadi Party replaces MP's Khajuraho candidate, gives ticket to ex-MLA Meera Yadav
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Samajwadi Party replaces MP's Khajuraho candidate, gives ticket to ex-MLA Meera Yadav

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: The Samajwadi Party on Monday fielded Meera Deepak Yadav, its former MLA from Madhya Pradesh’s Niwari seat, from the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency replacing Manoj Yadav. Meera Yadav previously served as a Samajwadi Party MLA from the Niwari assembly constituency, which falls within the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency, in 2008. Phase 1: Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, …

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JD(S) in Karnataka releases names of its three candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

After various speculations on Karnataka’s high-profile Mandya Lok Sabha seat, the Janata Dal confirmed that its second-in-chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy will contest from this hot seat of old Mysuru region. The Bharatiya Janata Party has allotted Mandya, Kolar and Hassan seats to its alliance partner JDS, finally confirming the names of these three seats. HD Kumaraswamy Earlier, HD …

Lok Sabha elections | Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena releases first list of eight candidates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections | Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena releases first list of eight candidates

The Hindu  

March 29, 2024 12:02 am | Updated 07:18 am IST - Pune The ruling Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday released its first list of eight candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. MP Rahul Shewale, the Shinde faction’s party leader in the Lok Sabha, has been fielded again from the Mumbai South Central …

Lingayat seer demands changing Pralhad Joshi as Dharwad's BJP candidate: ‘His personality is really bad’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lingayat seer demands changing Pralhad Joshi as Dharwad's BJP candidate: ‘His personality is really bad’

Hindustan Times  

Lingayat seers in Karnataka have called for replacing Union minister Pralhad Joshi as the candidate from Dharwad constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Fakkira Dingaleshwar Swamiji, the pontiff of Fakkireshwar mutt, told ANI,"Seers from Karnataka have held discussions about Dharwad constituency MP. So, this decision has been taken.We will have to wait till April 2.We are not talking about the …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jitan Ram Manjhi, HAM leader and former Bihar CM, to contest from Gaya
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jitan Ram Manjhi, HAM leader and former Bihar CM, to contest from Gaya

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jitan Ram Manjhi, former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Gaya seat as the NDA candidate, said HAM national president Santosh Kumar Suman. "Jitan Ram Manjhi of NDA's Hum Party will contest from the Gaya Lok Sabha seat. The Jitan Ram Manjhi-led Hindustani Awam Morcha to contest …

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, files nomination for re-election to legislative council

India TV News  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is seeking re-election to the state legislative council, filed his nomination papers on Tuesday. Image Source : INDIA TVNitish Kumar files nomination Apart from Nitish Kumar of the Legislative Council, Khalid Anwar from JDU and Santosh Suman, son of Jitanram Manjhi from HAM, filed their nominations. Although the BJP has yet to announce …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: These 4 controversial MPs missing from BJP's first list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: These 4 controversial MPs missing from BJP's first list

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced as many as 33 sitting MPs with new faces as it released its first list with names of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Saturday. In what can be seen as a message for controversial leaders from the BJP high command, several notable figures such as Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi …

How Bihar politics is in a fresh phase of shifting sands
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Bihar politics is in a fresh phase of shifting sands

India Today  

With three more mahagathbandhan legislators—two from the Congress and one from the Rashtriya Janata Dal —switching sides to the treasury benches on February 27, the ongoing budget session of the Bihar legislative assembly is witnessing a new chapter of shifting sands in Bihar politics. The timing is all the more important: the three MLAs have switched sides just before Congress …

Watch: With smile on face, Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi at Bihar Assembly
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: With smile on face, Nitish Kumar meets Lalu Yadav and Tejashwi at Bihar Assembly

India TV News  

Patna: Days after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ditched the Mahagathbandhan and sided with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the former was seen exchanging pleasantries with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav at Bihar Assembly. Lalu Yadav was accompanied by his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi to the Vidhan Sabha secretariat …

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket
10 months, 1 week ago

Tejashwi Yadav’s political adviser Sanjay Yadav gets Rajya Sabha ticket

The Hindu  

Three candidates of the National Democratic Alliance — Sanjay Jha of the Janata Dal and Bhim Singh and Dharmshila Gupta of the BJP — filed their nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Out of the six, the most interesting face is Mr. Sanjay Yadav — currently serving as political adviser to Tejashwi Yadav, former Deputy Chief Minister and Leader …

RJD nominates Tejashwi's political advisor Sanjay Yadav, Manoj Jha for Rajya Sabha polls
10 months, 1 week ago

RJD nominates Tejashwi's political advisor Sanjay Yadav, Manoj Jha for Rajya Sabha polls

India TV News  

Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal has nominated Manoj Jha and Sanjay Yadav for Rajya Sabha elections, to be held on February 27. Meanwhile, Janata Dal named its general secretary Sanjay Kumar Jha, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as the party's candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections. In a statement, the JD said party president Nitish Kumar has …

Diya Kumari to be Rajasthan's Deputy CM: Who is she? Facts about BJP leader
1 year ago

Diya Kumari to be Rajasthan's Deputy CM: Who is she? Facts about BJP leader

India TV News  

Jaipur: BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was one of the frontrunners in the chief ministerial race in Rajasthan, was announced to hold the Deputy CM post in the state, in yet another surprise move by the party on Tuesday. Diya Kumari is the Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who is a member of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, and won …

BJP is scattered, PM Modi roaming in entire Rajasthan to find CM face, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP is scattered, PM Modi roaming in entire Rajasthan to find CM face, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

India TV News  

Rajasthan Election: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party saying they are scattered in Rajasthan adding it seems Prime Minister Narendra Modi is roaming every corner of the state to find a chief ministerial face for the party. Addressing a poll rally, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "People across the country suffering from inflation. Watch | …

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