BJP's Nikhil Kumaraswamy Focuses on Coordination in Shiggaon and Sandur
2 months ago

BJP's Nikhil Kumaraswamy Focuses on Coordination in Shiggaon and Sandur

The Hindu  

BJP leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy visited Shiggaon and Sandur constituencies to address party workers and facilitate coordination with their alliance partner. He spoke to presspersons in Hubballi and clarified that he was just discharging the responsibility given to him on strengthening the party. He said the decision by JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda to align with BJP in the Parliamentary election had yielded a good result and his tour was part of ensuring coordination with the BJP.

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Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat trails in Sangamner as per early trends
1 month ago

Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat trails in Sangamner as per early trends

Hindustan Times  

Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat is trailing from Maharashtra's Sangamner seat as per ECI's official website. MLA & Congress senior leader Balasaheb Thorat faces competition from a newcomer for the Sangamner constituency Eight-time Congress MLA from the Sangamner assembly constituency, Balasaheb Thorat is going head-to-head with first-time candidate Amol Dhondiba Khatal from the Shiv Sena in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections. …

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 …

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, …

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: Amid fight for Muslim votes, BJP aims to breach SP fort Kundarki
1 month ago

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: Amid fight for Muslim votes, BJP aims to breach SP fort Kundarki

Hindustan Times  

The Samajwadi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party are vying for Muslims votes in Kundarki assembly constituency, an SP stronghold, in Moradabad district. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav at a rally in Kundarki assembly constituency in Moradabad district. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen led by Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party led by Chandra Shekhar Azad …

Karnataka: Enthusiastic Voter Turnout Marks By-Polls in Shiggaon and Sandur
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Enthusiastic Voter Turnout Marks By-Polls in Shiggaon and Sandur

Deccan Chronicle  

The by-polls in Karnataka’s Shiggaon and Sandur constituencies commenced on Wednesday with a strong voter turnout, as citizens arrived at polling stations early to cast their ballots. By 9 a.m., voter turnout had already reached 10.08 percent in Shiggaon and 10.11 percent in Sandur.Long lines were observed across urban and rural areas, reflecting high voter engagement. Special "pink booths" established …

Dynastic politics in focus with kin of MPs in fray in Assam bypolls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Congress scoffs at Nikhil Kumaraswamy's tears, calling them a political gimmick
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress scoffs at Nikhil Kumaraswamy's tears, calling them a political gimmick

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Channapatna NDA candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy breaking down at a roadshow in Kannamangala on Thursday has become a talking point, with opponent CP Yogeshwara of the Congress stating that Nikhil has exposed his lack of leadership qualities. Bursting into tears, without any connection to the people or relationship with the constituency, is nothing but a political gimmick,” Yogeshwara said on …

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CPI-BJP Move to Exploit 'Dissension' in Congress Over Palakkad Assembly

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly planning to exploit the purported dissensions within the Congress over State Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil's candidacy in Palakkad Assembly by-poll. The parties have highlighted a letter purportedly written by the District Congress Committee (DCC) requesting K. Muraleedharan's candidature, fueling speculation that the Congress may be considering …

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City
1 month, 3 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 …

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.

JDS Enters the Race for Channapatna: A Crucial Battle for the State
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Political Shuffle in Maharashtra: Sons and Nephews Swap Parties to Bag Tickets
2 months ago

Political Shuffle in Maharashtra: Sons and Nephews Swap Parties to Bag Tickets

Hindustan Times  

The political landscape in Maharashtra is undergoing a significant shift as senior leaders' sons and nephews switch parties to secure tickets in the upcoming assembly elections. This trend has seen politicians switching allegiances to ensure they have a stake in both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalitions. The political chessboard is seeing a flurry of activity, …

Surge in Congress Ticket Seekers in Pune City Assembly Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Surge in Congress Ticket Seekers in Pune City Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

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

Karnataka: No bypolls yet, but suspense on over three seats
4 months ago

Karnataka: No bypolls yet, but suspense on over three seats

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the Election Commission of India did not announce the dates for the bypolls to three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Friday, the three major political parties will now have ample time to prepare for the elections. The BJP high command will decide on Sandur and Shiggaon, while Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy, who is …

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

JD(S) seeks to mobilise supporters for Kengeri to Mysuru march against Congress ‘scams’

The Hindu  

JD youth wing leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy addressed a series of meetings in Mysuru, Mandya, and Ramanagara on Saturday to mobilise party workers for Kengeri to Mysuru padayatra against the “scams” by the Congress government in the State. Addressing a meeting in Mysuru along with a host of senior party leaders, Mr. Nikhil said the date for the padayatra, which will …

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 …

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 …

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, …

BJP Gains Momentum in Warangal as BRS Activists Join
8 months ago

BJP Gains Momentum in Warangal as BRS Activists Join

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Warangal BJP Lok Sabha candidate Aroori Ramesh said the welfare schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre was attracting BRS and Congress leaders. On Thursday, Ramesh welcomed 200 BRS activists, led by former MPTC P. Kumaraswamy and former Erragattu temple chairman P. Srinivas, into the BJP. Ramesh asserted that despite the Congress winning the majority of …

Bickering over seats, dissent rife in ruling, opposition alliances in state
9 months ago

Bickering over seats, dissent rife in ruling, opposition alliances in state

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While both ruling and opposition alliances in Maharashtra are still on the negotiation tables before the final seat-share numbers can be revealed, infighting and voices of dissent have emerged from the districts over allotment of seats. Leaders from BJP have rebelled against its Madha MP Ranjitsinh Nimbalkar who was renominated, while over 200 local party workers in Raver, north …

Uddhav Thackeray’s early Mumbai North-West candidate declaration sparks coalition concerns
9 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray’s early Mumbai North-West candidate declaration sparks coalition concerns

The Hindu  

A day after Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray revealed his party’s candidate for the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha seat, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam questioned whether this move violated ‘coalition dharma’ or was an intentional effort to portray his party negatively. Despite the ongoing seat-sharing discussions among the Maha Vikas Aghadi partners, including Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress, …

Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha Bihar deputy CM faces: BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha Bihar deputy CM faces: BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad

Hindustan Times  

Patna: An hour after Nitish Kumar resigned as the chief minister of Bihar, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said that a National Democratic Alliance government will be formed in the state in alliance with the Janata Dal. Samrat Chaudhary has been elected as the leader of the legislative party, Vijay Sinha elected as the deputy leader,” he said. Meanwhile, …

Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader whose stock rose rapidly upon joining BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Samrat Choudhary, OBC leader whose stock rose rapidly upon joining BJP

New Indian Express  

PATNA: An OBC leader of the BJP in Bihar where the party wants to transcend its "pro-upper caste" image, Samrat Choudhary has had a meteoric rise since he joined the outfit nearly seven years ago. Choudhary was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party on Sunday, and with this elevation, he is likely to become one of the two …

MP: Nath given franchise of MP Congress, alleges Shivraj
1 year, 2 months ago

MP: Nath given franchise of MP Congress, alleges Shivraj

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday took jibe at veteran leader Kamal Nath for incurring wrath of the Congress workers over ticket distribution in his party in the ensuing assembly polls, alleging that “AICC leadership has perhaps given the franchise of MP unit of party to Mr Nath”. Mr Chouhan cited recent remarks by Mr Nath …

Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions
1 year, 2 months ago

Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions

The Hindu  

With Muslim leaders in the Janata Dal having become restive after the formal announcement of the party’s entry into the BJP-led NDA, former Chief Minister H.D. Party sources indicated that the leadership is likely to meet the Muslim leaders to explain the party’s situation to ally with the BJP and attempt to iron out the differences. It also did not …

Shivraj Singh is welcome to join us: Kamal Nath as 3 BJP leaders join Congress
1 year, 4 months ago

Shivraj Singh is welcome to join us: Kamal Nath as 3 BJP leaders join Congress

India Today  

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Pradesh Congress Committee chief Kamal Nath on Sunday asserted that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is welcome to join Congress if he wants, but he will need the permission from the local party unit to do so. BJP leaders Awadhesh Nayak from Datia, Rajkumar Dhanora from Surkhi, and Shubhangana Raje from Dhar switched their …

The course seems set for coming general election
1 year, 5 months ago

The course seems set for coming general election

Live Mint  

The first two days of the monsoon session of Parliament have made it abundantly clear that the course is set for the forthcoming general elections. Constituents of INDIA and the National Democratic Alliance seemed to be working together rather well. So, when Mayawati, the Bahujan Samaj Party leader, called a news conference, reporters already knew what was in the offing. …

Karnataka: Nikhil Kumaraswamy resigns as JDS youth wing president
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Nikhil Kumaraswamy resigns as JDS youth wing president

Hindustan Times  

Janata Dal leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy resigned as president of his party's youth wing Thursday. In a letter to the JDS' senior leadership, the grandson of former prime minister and party boss HD Deve Gowda said his quitting was in line with plans to restructure and rebuild after a dismal performance in this month's Assembly election. As the president of Karnataka …

No coordination among BJP leaders in Nirmal district to activate party on poll eve
1 year, 6 months ago

No coordination among BJP leaders in Nirmal district to activate party on poll eve

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: A lack of coordination is evident among the BJP leaders in Nirmal district even as the assembly elections are nearing in Telangana state. Apala Ganesh was not seen at a party meeting held in Soan mandal headquarters where Aleti Maheshwar and Ravula Ramnath, Ayyannagari Bhumaiah, BJP Nirmal district charge Mahesh and others were present on May 24. BJP leaders …

L. Murugan urges Puducherry BJP cadre to ensure victory of party candidate in next year’s Lok Sabha polls
1 year, 7 months ago

L. Murugan urges Puducherry BJP cadre to ensure victory of party candidate in next year’s Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, L. Murugan, has urged BJP workers in the Union Territory to ensure the victory of their candidate from Puducherry with a huge majority, in next year’s Lok Sabha polls. Addressing party office-bearers on Sunday night, the BJP leader said that workers should ensure that the party candidate emerged victorious in the polls. The Minister …

Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary may be party’s CM face in 2025 Assembly poll
1 year, 7 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 …

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Election Highlights: Cong Changes Its Candidate Against Bommai; BJP Releases Final List of Candidates

News 18  

Karnataka Election 2023: The Congress on Wednesday issued a list of star campaigners that includes party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, and former state chief minister Jagadish Shettar, who joined the grand old party this week after quitting the BJP. The ruling BJP in the state has released a list of 40-star campaigners including stalwarts like …

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

Hindustan Times  

JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday said that he will be filing his nomination as a candidate from Channapatna segment on April 19, for the Assembly polls in Karnataka to be held on May 10. Janata Dal legislature party leader H D Kumaraswamy He said his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy will be filing his papers as the party's candidate from …

Mayawati announces support for NDA's vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayawati announces support for NDA's vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar

Firstpost  

BJP had last month named former WB governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, a Jat leader from Rajasthan with socialist background, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Wednesday announced her party’s support for NDA’s vice presidential candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar. Making the announcement on Twitter, she said, “Keeping in mind the larger public …

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu
2 years, 5 months ago

Presidential Polls: SAD And JD (S) Announce Support For NDA’s Nominee Droupadi Murmu

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Shiromani Akali Dal, a former alliance partner of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Janata Dal on Friday announced to support National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu for the presidential elections. This came after SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former prime minister and Janata Dal leader H D Deve Gowda had a conversation with BJP …

The BJP makes its choice for President
2 years, 6 months ago

The BJP makes its choice for President

Hindustan Times  

The contours of the race up Raisina Hill next month became clear on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party named former Jharkhand governor Droupadi Murmu as its nominee for the presidential poll, and the Opposition bloc picked former Union minister Yashwant Sinha. The political messaging of naming Ms Murmu, a tribal woman leader who battled extreme poverty and deprivation to …

Cracks in Samajwadi Party-led alliance? Sulking Shivpal Yadav meets Yogi Adityanath
2 years, 8 months ago

Cracks in Samajwadi Party-led alliance? Sulking Shivpal Yadav meets Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

Highlights Shivpal Yadav's party, PSP-L, is part of the alliance led by Akhilesh Yadav Shivpal had on Tuesday skipped a meeting here between Akhilesh Yadav and SP allies Also, the delay in Shivpal's oath triggered talks of strain in relationship with Akhilesh Yadav Sulking socialist leader Shivpal Singh Yadav took oath as an MLA of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on …

Estranged father Mulayam, uncle Shivpal board Akhilesh's campaign rath on home turf Etawah
2 years, 10 months ago

Estranged father Mulayam, uncle Shivpal board Akhilesh's campaign rath on home turf Etawah

India Today  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s campaign for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election received a big shot in the arm on Thursday. Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav’s estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav joined Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s challenger on his campaign rath in Etawah. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on the campaign …

UP Polls 2022: Samajwadi Party releases list of candidates. Details
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Polls 2022: Samajwadi Party releases list of candidates. Details

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: The Samajwadi Party of Akhilesh Yadav on Monday released the list of 159 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Star campaigners SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav and new entrant to the party Swami Prasad Maurya are among its 30 star campaigners for the first phase of the assembly election. The other …

People will quarantine BJP in Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav
3 years, 1 month ago

People will quarantine BJP in Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav

India TV News  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said here on Friday that no matter what strategy the BJP draws up for the upcoming Assembly elections, people have made up their minds to oust the party from power. The SP chief said that the people of the state had decided to quarantine the BJP government in the elections. Referring to Union Minister Amit …

Thakur appointed as new J’khand Cong chief; choice of working presidents raises eyebrows
3 years, 3 months ago

Thakur appointed as new J’khand Cong chief; choice of working presidents raises eyebrows

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Rajesh Thakur president of the party’s faction-ridden Jharkhand unit, besides appointing four new working presidents. Rajesh Thakur The party also appointed Member of Parliament Geeta Kora, legislator Bandhu Tirkey, Jaleshwar Mahto and Shahzada Anwar as working presidents of the state unit. Jharkhand Congress spokesperson Alok Dubey, who was close to the outgoing president …

Bihar Assembly polls | NDA overcomes stiff challenge to retain power in Bihar
4 years, 1 month ago

Bihar Assembly polls | NDA overcomes stiff challenge to retain power in Bihar

The Hindu  

Surmounting anti-incumbency of 15 years, a mutinous former ally, and a spirited challenge from a resurgent Opposition that rose from its ashes like proverbial phoenix after the 2019 Lok Sabha poll debacle, Nitish Kumar- led NDA was back in power in Bihar on Wednesday with a slender majority. Despite the slump in numbers, Mr. Kumar, who was declared the NDA’s …

Bihar assembly polls: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am today
4 years, 1 month ago

Bihar assembly polls: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am today

Live Mint  

Patna: Will Bihar see a fourth term for incumbent Nitish Kumar or will the state get a new chief minister in young Tejashwi Yadav? Incumbent chief minister Nitish Kumar was the face of the NDA while Mahagathbandhan declared Tejashwi Yadav as its chief minister candidate. RJD with 80 seats had emerged as the single largest party in the elections, followed …

MP Bypolls: BJP Issues Show Cause Notices to 3 Leaders for Not Working in Favour of Party Candidates
4 years, 1 month ago

MP Bypolls: BJP Issues Show Cause Notices to 3 Leaders for Not Working in Favour of Party Candidates

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday issued show cause notices to three leaders for not working for the party's official candidates in the Assembly bypolls held on Tuesday. The notices were served by state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma on former minister Gauri Shankar Shejwar and his son Mudit Shejwar, and ex-legislator Gajraj Singh Sikarwar, a party …

Impact of People’s Angst Against BJP Might be Seen in Bihar Elections, Says Shivpal Yadav
4 years, 1 month ago

Impact of People’s Angst Against BJP Might be Seen in Bihar Elections, Says Shivpal Yadav

News 18  

The chief of Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia and younger brother of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, has said people are unhappy with BJP and this could reflect in the Bihar assembly polls too. If Patel had full control of the country, it is certain that today the condition of our country would have been different.” Speaking his …

Denied ticket, Bihar BJP leader's 'ghar wapsi' to JD-U
4 years, 2 months ago

Denied ticket, Bihar BJP leader's 'ghar wapsi' to JD-U

India TV News  

All does not seem to be well between the Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party, despite being alliance partners and contesting the Assembly elections together against the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar. In 2015, Anuj Kumar Singh, who was the JD MLC, had joined the BJP, when the party had aligned with the Rashtriya Janata Dal to contest the Assembly elections …

Bihar Assembly polls | Party ticket eludes ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey for second time
4 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Assembly polls | Party ticket eludes ex-Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey for second time

The Hindu  

Former Bihar Director General of Police Gupteshwar Pandey was unlucky a second time as his name did not figure in the list of 115 Janata Dal-United candidates, released on Wednesday, to contest the upcoming State Assembly poll. A 1987 batch IPS officer Mr. Pandey had recently taken voluntary retirement from the service, and with the State government ready to waive …

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