Punjab: Seven Congress, 2 Akali Dal leaders join BJP during Amit Shah's visit
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Punjab: Seven Congress, 2 Akali Dal leaders join BJP during Amit Shah's visit

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Former ministers Raj Kumar Verka, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh Kangar, and Sundar Sham Arora were among the seven Congress leaders who joined the BJP on Saturday Chandigarh: In yet another setback to the Congress, seven Congress leaders including four former ministers joined the Bharatiya Janta Party at the party office in Chandigarh on Saturday. Former ministers Raj Kumar Verka, Balbir Singh Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh Kangar, and Sundar Sham Arora were among the seven Congress leaders who joined the BJP today. In addition, two Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Bibi Mohinder Kaur Josh and Sarup Chand Singla also joined the BJP today. Jakhar, being the former Congress leader and former Punjab party chief joined the BJP on May 19, whereas Madhwaraj- the former Karnataka Minister was welcomed by the state party chief Basavaraj Bommai on May 7.

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Delhi election: Congress names 26 more candidates in 2nd list, Farhad Suri faces Manish Sisodia in Jangpura
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Delhi election: Congress names 26 more candidates in 2nd list, Farhad Suri faces Manish Sisodia in Jangpura

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday released its second list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, taking the total to 47 candidates for the 70-member legislature. Former Matia Mahal MLA Asim Ahmed Khan joins the Congress in the presence of Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav, in New Delhi on Monday. The party's Delhi in-charge, Qazi Mohammad Nizamuddin, and Delhi …

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

Delhi Elections 2025: Congress Announces 21 Names in Candidate List | ABP News
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1 week, 4 days ago

Delhi Elections 2025: Congress Announces 21 Names in Candidate List | ABP News

ABP News  

The Congress party has announced its first list of 21 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, with a significant move to field Sandeep Dixit, the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit, against Arvind Kejriwal in the prestigious New Delhi constituency. In addition to Sandeep Dixit, Congress has fielded other prominent leaders, including Devender Yadav, who will contest …

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list
1 week, 5 days ago

Delhi election: Congress names 21 candidates | Check full list

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly election. Congress CEC meeting proceedings underway ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections, at AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday. Notably, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, which is also part of the Oppositon's INDIA bloc, has ruled out the possibility of an alliance …

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai

India Today  

The formation of the new Maharashtra government remains in limbo as allies within the Mahayuti alliance are engaged in a power tussle in their quest for key portfolios. He was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that all the allies of the Mahayuti alliance, including the Shiv Sena, have a good understanding and the Chief Minister candidate would be …

Punjab bypoll results: AAP leads in 3 assembly constituencies, Congress in one
1 month ago

Punjab bypoll results: AAP leads in 3 assembly constituencies, Congress in one

Firstpost  

In Punjab’s bypolls, AAP leads in Chabbewal, Gidderbaha, and dera Baba Nanak, while Congress in ahead in Barnala, according to early trends The Aam Aadmi Party was leading from Chabbewal, Gidderbaha and Dera Baba Nanak while the Congress was ahead in Barnala segment in Punjab. Assembly Elections 2024 Result The Aam Aadmi Party was leading from Chabbewal, Gidderbaha and Dera …

Punjab assembly byelections: AAP, Congress leading in two seats each
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1 month ago

Punjab assembly byelections: AAP, Congress leading in two seats each

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress were neck-and-neck in the high-stakes byelections to four assembly constituencies in Punjab, leading in two seats each on Saturday. The ruling AAP was leading in Chabbewal and Gidderbaha assembly constituencies, while the Congress was ahead of its rivals Dera Baba Nanak and Barnala, according to the trends in the counting of votes at …

Rajasthan Bypoll Election Results 2024 LIVE: List of leading BJP, Congress, BAP candidates in 7 seats
1 month 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 …

Mahayuti appears set to sweep Maharashtra polls, JMM-led bloc ahead in Jharkhand
1 month ago

Mahayuti appears set to sweep Maharashtra polls, JMM-led bloc ahead in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led ruling Mahayuti appeared set to sweep the Maharashtra polls and retain power as was leading on 205 out of 288 seats while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led grouping was ahead in Jharkhand, according to the Election Commission of India website. The BJP was leading on 115 seats in Maharashtra while allies Shiv Sena on 56, …

West Bengal Bypoll Results Live: Counting for six Assembly seats today, TMC confident of winning all seats
1 month ago

West Bengal Bypoll Results Live: Counting for six Assembly seats today, TMC confident of winning all seats

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the bypolls to six Assembly seats in West Bengal is scheduled to begin on November 23 at 8 am, following the elections held on November 13. Madarihat - In the Madarihat bypoll, Bikash Champromary of the Indian National Congress contested against Jayprakash Toppo of the All India Trinamool Congress and Rahul Lohar of the Bharatiya …

Assam Bypoll Results Live: Counting for five Assembly seats today, Himanta's leadership to be tested
1 month ago

Assam Bypoll Results Live: Counting for five Assembly seats today, Himanta's leadership to be tested

India TV News  

The counting of votes for the bypolls to five Assembly seats in Assam is scheduled to begin on November 23 at 8 am. Notable transitions included BJP leaders Parimal Suklabaidya and Ranjit Dutta, who secured the Cachar and Tezpur Lok Sabha seats; AGP's Phani Bhushan Choudhury winning in Barpeta; and UPPL’s Joyanta Basumatary claiming the Kokrajhar seat. Dholai - In …

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call
1 month ago

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis to congratulate them as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were leading in their …

Mahayuti leaders reach out to smaller parties, independents
1 month ago

Mahayuti leaders reach out to smaller parties, independents

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Ahead of the results of the assembly elections, leaders of Mahayuti constituents – Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party – reached out to smaller parties and independents in preparation of an eventuality of falling short of numbers to form the government. Mahayuti leaders reach out to smaller parties, independents The BJP has also made arrangements at …

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

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", …

Congress anti-Hindu, 'B-Team of Muslim League': BJP's Nitesh Rane
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Congress anti-Hindu, 'B-Team of Muslim League': BJP's Nitesh Rane

Hindustan Times  

Nitesh Rane, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from Maharashtra's Kankavli, called the Congress party the B-Team of the Muslim League. He also supported MNS chief Raj Thackeray's statement over loudspeakers on mosques and called them illegal and a violation of the high court's order. Therefore, what Raj Thackeray ji is saying, and what we all believe, is that in Maharashtra, …

Ex-Congress Veteran Sunil Jakhar Joins Hands With BJP, May Get Key Punjab Role Ahead of 2024 and Other Stories
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Congress Veteran Sunil Jakhar Joins Hands With BJP, May Get Key Punjab Role Ahead of 2024 and Other Stories

News 18  

Former Congress veteran Sunil Jakhar joins the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, signaling his potential candidacy for a key Punjab role ahead of the 2024 assembly elections. Jakhar's entry into the BJP, a party he had previously served with distinction, is seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Punjab.

Mahayuti and NCP Clash Over Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Seat
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1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 4 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 …

Congress Welcomes Former BJP Leader CP Yogeeshwara, Sets Stage for Channapatna Bypoll
2 months ago

Congress Welcomes Former BJP Leader CP Yogeeshwara, Sets Stage for Channapatna Bypoll

ABP News  

Former BJP leader CP Yogeeshwara joins the Congress party in Karnataka. He met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to formally join the Congress fold. The Congress party has no shortage of efficient candidates, and they have already received a significant number of votes in Channapatna in the 2024 Assembly elections. However, Yogeeshwara's departure comes as a …

BJP's 40 Star Campaigners Set to Dominate Punjab Assembly Bypolls
2 months ago

BJP's 40 Star Campaigners Set to Dominate Punjab Assembly Bypolls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a strong lineup of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Punjab assembly bypolls. The bypolls will be held on November 13, necessitated after MLAs representing them were elected to the Lok Sabha earlier this year. The BJP is focusing on campaigning in four assembly seats: Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal and Barnala.

Congress's Edge Over BJP-JDS Alliance in Assembly Elections
2 months ago

Congress's Edge Over BJP-JDS Alliance in Assembly Elections

New Indian Express  

Congress holds an edge over the BJP-JDS alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections in Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur. However, the outcome will depend on the strategies adopted by both parties and the choice of candidates. Congress has improved its votebase by garnering over 85,000 votes against the BJP-JDS alliance's 1.25 lakh votes in the Lok Sabha elections. The ruling party …

BJP Announces 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections
2 months ago

BJP Announces 66 Candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced 66 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. The party has fielded state chief Babulal Marandi from Dhanwar, Lobin Hembrom from Borio, Sita Soren from Jamtara, former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren from Saraikella, Geeta Balmuchu from Chaibasa, Geeta Koda from Jaganathpur, Meera Munda from Potka among others.

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

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Leads With 51 Seats Whereas Congress Trails With 34
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Leads With 51 Seats Whereas Congress Trails With 34

ABP News  

The results of the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are coming in, and early trends indicate a major shift in Haryana. This election marks the first major direct contest between the BJP and Congress in the state after the Lok Sabha elections, and the results are expected to influence the political landscape in other states that are scheduled …

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress

Hindustan Times  

In another setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the October 5 Haryana assembly elections, party’s councillor from Ward Number 19 Paramjeet Kaur on Saturday defected to the Congress, bringing the saffron fold’s strength in the Panchkula municipal corporation below that of the Congress. Welcoming Paramjeet in the party fold, Congress candidate from Panchkula Chander Mohan, said, “The Congress …

Panchkula: AAP state joint secretary Yogeshwar Sharma joins BJP
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Panchkula: AAP state joint secretary Yogeshwar Sharma joins BJP

Hindustan Times  

A day after resigning from all posts of the Aam Aadmi Party, Haryana state joint secretary Yogeshwar Sharma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday. AAP leader Yogeshwar Sharma with Haryana CM Nayab Saini and BJP candidate Gian Chand Gupta after switching to the saffron fold in Panchkula on Thursday. Sharma was serving as Haryana state joint secretary and member …

Congress has fielded candidates undergoing ED investigation, one of them is in jail: Haryana BJP chief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress has fielded candidates undergoing ED investigation, one of them is in jail: Haryana BJP chief

India TV News  

Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli on Saturday said that several candidates who have been fielded by the Congress party for the state Assembly Elections are under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate, and one of them is even in jail. Congress list of candidates in Haryana The Congress party on Friday announced its first list of 31 candidates for the …

BJP Releases List Of 67 Candidates For Haryana Elections, CM Nayab Saini To Contest From Ladwa
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Releases List Of 67 Candidates For Haryana Elections, CM Nayab Saini To Contest From Ladwa

ABP News  

Haryana BJP List: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday released a list of 67 candidates for the upcoming elections to the 90-member assembly. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is set to contest from Ladwa, while Gian Chand Gupta is set to contest from Panchkula. Former Haryana BJP chief Om Prakash Dhankar has been pitched from Badli, while veteran party …

Former minister Babli, two others join BJP
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rajya Sabha bypolls: Union minister Ravneet Bittu, Congress's Abhishek Singhvi elected unopposed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha bypolls: Union minister Ravneet Bittu, Congress's Abhishek Singhvi elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister Upendra Kushwaha, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Congress turncoats Union minister Ravneet singh Bittu and Kiran Choudhry were among members elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed on Tuesday. Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi List of new entrants to Rajya Sabha • Upendra Kushwaha and Manan Kumar Mishra were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from …

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls
4 months ago

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to bag nine of the twelve Rajya Sabha seats in the latest round of by-elections in which all candidates might win uncontested, barring any last-minute change. The two seats had fallen vacant after Union minister Sarbanand Sonowal won the Lok Sabha seat from Dibrugarh and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa won the seat from Kaziranga. Union …

Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls
4 months ago

Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The Congress might give preference to young leaders, fresh faces and loyalists in the ticket selection for the upcoming assembly polls, senior leaders told HT after the party brass met the screening committees of the four poll-bound states on Monday. Cong may focus on youth and loyalists for tickets in assembly polls According to three leaders who were present in …

Zeeshan Siddiqui To Join NCP Congress MLA Joins Ajit Pawar Jan Sanman Yatra Baba Siddiqui Nana Patole Maharashtra Elections 2024
4 months ago

Zeeshan Siddiqui To Join NCP Congress MLA Joins Ajit Pawar Jan Sanman Yatra Baba Siddiqui Nana Patole Maharashtra Elections 2024

ABP News  

Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui on Monday joined the Nationalist Congress Party's 'Jan Sanman Yatra,' led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in a move that has sparked reactions within his party. Siddiqui, who represents the Bandra East constituency, took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat ki Dukan" slogan, suggesting that "love has to be in the …

Is Zeeshan Siddique Planning to Follow in Dad’s Footsteps & Join NCP? ‘Support’ for Ajit Pawar’s Yatra Triggers Buzz
4 months ago

Is Zeeshan Siddique Planning to Follow in Dad’s Footsteps & Join NCP? ‘Support’ for Ajit Pawar’s Yatra Triggers Buzz

News 18  

Ajit Pawar’s ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ will reach Mumbai on Monday but all eyes are on the Bandra East constituency, where Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddique will welcome the NCP chief and other leaders. Zeeshan Siddique’s father, former minister Baba Siddique, had joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP a few months ago and the Congress MLA’s “support” has sparked speculations that Zeeshan will also …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Mamata invites Akhilesh to participate in Trinamool Congress’ Martyrs Day rally
5 months ago

Mamata invites Akhilesh to participate in Trinamool Congress’ Martyrs Day rally

The Hindu  

Nearly six weeks after the Lok Sabha polls, Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will address party workers on Sunday at the annual Martyrs’ Day event where she is expected to speak about key issues, including the party’s role in the Opposition INDIA bloc. Earlier this month, the Trinamool Congress chairperson met Nationalist Congress Party president …

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav
5 months, 1 week ago

Many AAP leaders miffed over corruption join Congress: Devender Yadav

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Assembly elections, many AAP leaders joined Delhi Congress along with their supporters on Tuesday. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav welcomed a large number of AAP workers from Timarpur Assembly seat into the Congress fold by offering them the party scarf at the DPCC office, the party said. Meanwhile, the party also announced to …

MP: Congress turncoat Kamlesh Shah who joined BJP wins Amarwara bypolls
5 months, 1 week ago

MP: Congress turncoat Kamlesh Shah who joined BJP wins Amarwara bypolls

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kamlesh Shah, a former Congress loyalist who defected from the party, won the by-election from Amarwara constituency of Chhindwara district with a close margin of 3,252 votes. Kamlesh Shah had resigned from the membership of the assembly and joined BJP in March this year Kamlesh was up against Congress’ Dhiren Shah. The by-election held on …

Congress sees 'trend' for BJP in assembly bypoll results as INDIA bloc takes big lead: ‘Began for us in 2014’
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress sees 'trend' for BJP in assembly bypoll results as INDIA bloc takes big lead: ‘Began for us in 2014’

Hindustan Times  

As INDIA bloc parties were on course to win big in the assembly bypolls, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party was entering a phase of electoral decline similar to what the grand old party experienced after 2014. He added, “This trend began for us in 2014 after which we lost many elections and now …

Congress Now History, BJP-led NDA And 'Mahayuti' Future of India, Maharashtra: Shinde
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress Now History, BJP-led NDA And 'Mahayuti' Future of India, Maharashtra: Shinde

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the BJP-led NDA alliance at the Centre and the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ coalition were the future of the country and Maharashtra, respectively, while the Congress was history. Speaking in the legislative assembly on the last day of the monsoon session, Shinde criticised the Congress for celebrating its third loss in a row in …

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Gujarat Tomorrow, To Meet Families Of Rajkot Fire Victims, Address Congress Workers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Gujarat Tomorrow, To Meet Families Of Rajkot Fire Victims, Address Congress Workers

ABP News  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad city in Gujarat on Saturday, where he is to address party workers, a party leader stated. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is planning his visit to Gujarat after a recent clash between BJP and Congress workers outside the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh …

12 candidates in fray for 11 seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

12 candidates in fray for 11 seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council election

The Hindu  

As many as 12 candidates have filed their nomination on July 2 for the 11 Legislative Council election in Maharashtra that will go to election on July 12. The ruling Mahayuti alliance has fielded nine candidates and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi’s three nominees are in the fray for the biennial election. With five candidates, the BJP has fielded the most …

Ahead of Assembly election, schisms between alliance cadres roil ruling Mahayuti coalition
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Assembly election, schisms between alliance cadres roil ruling Mahayuti coalition

The Hindu  

For all its professions of unity, deep rifts within the ruling Mahayuti coalition comprising the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party are coming to the fore at the cadre level following the alliance’s rout in the Lok Sabha election. A viral audio clip in which the Beed district chief of Maharashtra …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State

News 18  

A group of ministers from the Siddaramaiah government seeking more deputy chief ministers into the Karnataka cabinet will carry out a ‘Chalo Delhi’ campaign to impress upon the Congress high command to heed to their request. The demand for more DyCMs came from senior leaders like state Home Minister Dr G Parmeshwara, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, Public Works Minister Satish …

BJP leader Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar says 'Jai Hindu Rashtra’ during oath-taking ceremony as MP | WATCH
5 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP leader Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar says 'Jai Hindu Rashtra’ during oath-taking ceremony as MP | WATCH

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar on Tuesday took oath as the Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. Notably, the BJP leader's statement came after AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi raised pro-Palestine slogans during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha. Besides Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mahua Moitra, Supriya Sule and Kanimozhi are some of the key leaders of …

BJP intensifies outreach to Jat community ahead of Haryana polls
6 months ago

BJP intensifies outreach to Jat community ahead of Haryana polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A setback in Haryana, where it lost half of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in the recently concluded general elections, has sent the Bharatiya Janata Party on an overdrive to woo the politically significant Jat community in a bid to secure its position for the state assembly polls scheduled for later this year. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh …

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week
6 months ago

Congress plans strategy meetings for poll-bound States of Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and J&K next week

The Hindu  

Buoyed by the Lok Sabha results, the Congress on June 18 announced a series of strategy meetings for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir where Assembly polls are expected later this year. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi would be meeting leaders from Jharkhand on June 24 to discuss the party’s election preparedness in the …

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