The Hindu Morning Digest, February 14, 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 14, 2024

The Hindu  

Centre rules out MSP law; talks with farmers may resume As the protests by farmers belonging to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha – Non-Political, a splinter group of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha escalated into a full-blown conflict with the security forces at various points on the Haryana-Punjab border on Tuesday, the Centre yet again made it clear that announcing a guaranteed minimum support price, the key demand of the farmers, will not be possible. Congress promises legal guarantee for MSP, supports protesting farmers Expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers in Delhi, the Congress on February 13 promised that it would provide a legal guarantee for minimum support price to farmers if its INDIA bloc alliance came to power. Global wrestling governing body lifts India suspension, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers Wrestling’s world governing body has lifted the provisional suspension on India, but directed the national federation to provide written guarantees that there would be no discriminatory action against the protesting trio of Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. NDA will win all Lok Sabha seats, over 200 Assembly seats in Bihar: Nitish Kumar A day after his newly formed NDA government won the trust vote in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 13 expressed confidence in the ruling alliance winning big in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

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Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls
5 days, 4 hours ago

Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion to nominate …

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
1 week, 6 days ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024 highlights Day 14: MoS Nityanand Rai responds to discussion on Disaster Management (amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

This live is closed The Opposition’s no-confidence notice against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar led to disruptions at the Upper House today too, a day after the Rajya Sabha saw no business and was washed out after clashes between the government and the Opposition over the notice and also the BJP’s allegations of Congress’ link with biliionaire George Soros. Among …

Rajya Sabha bypoll: BJP nominee Rekha files paper, set to be elected unopposed
2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha bypoll: BJP nominee Rekha files paper, set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party nominee and former National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma submitted her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana on Tuesday. Bharatiya Janata Party nominee and former National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma submitting her nomination paper for Rajya Sabha bypoll in presence of Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, state BJP chief Mohan Lal …

Ex-BJP MP Sujeet Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha seat on BJP ticket
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-BJP MP Sujeet Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha seat on BJP ticket

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: Former Biju Janata Dal leader Sujeet Kumar, who resigned from the party and his Rabha Sabha seat in September, on Monday filed his nomination for the by-election to the Upper House on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. Sujeet Kumar filed his nomination papers in the state assembly in the presence of chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP state unit …

Priyanka Gandhi Files Nomination for Wayanad By-Poll in Sonia-Rahul's Presence
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2 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Files Nomination for Wayanad By-Poll in Sonia-Rahul's Presence

News 18  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination papers for the parliamentary by-poll in Wayanad on Wednesday. She was accompanied by her mother Sonia Gandhi, brother and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, husband Robert Vadra, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry, George Kurian elected unopposed from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh respectively
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry, George Kurian elected unopposed from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh respectively

The Hindu  

BJP leader Kiran Choudhry was declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended at 3 pm on Tuesday. Union minister Kurian elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh Union minister and BJP nominee George Kurian was on Tuesday declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in a bypoll from …

Rajya Sabha bypoll: With no opposition, it’ll be a cakewalk for Kiran
4 months ago

Rajya Sabha bypoll: With no opposition, it’ll be a cakewalk for Kiran

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress leader Kiran Choudhry, the daughter-in-law of former chief minister Bansi Lal, is set to get elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Haryana as nominee of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party after no other candidate entered the fray on Wednesday, the last day for filing the nomination. On Wednesday, flanked by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, state BJP …

Rajya Sabha bypolls: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu files nomination as BJP candidate from Rajasthan
4 months ago

Rajya Sabha bypolls: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu files nomination as BJP candidate from Rajasthan

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha byelection from Rajasthan in Jaipur on Wednesday. Mr. Bittu was accompanied by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CMs Prem Chand Bairwa and Diya Kumari, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel during the filing of his nomination in the …

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed
4 months ago

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, is set to get elected unopposed as no other party has fielded a candidate. Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, filing her papers in Chandigarh on Wednesday. When contacted, Saket Kumar, the managing director …

Rajya Sabha bypolls: George Kurian files nomination from Madhya Pradesh
4 months ago

Rajya Sabha bypolls: George Kurian files nomination from Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha byelection from Madhya Pradesh, George Kurian, filed his nomination at the State Assembly in Bhopal on Wednesday. Mr. Kurian, who was announced as the party’s candidate on Tuesday evening, is expected to be elected unopposed from the seat that was recently vacated by Union Cabinet Minister Jyotiraditya …

BJP to field Kiran Choudhry for Rajya Sabha poll from Haryana
4 months ago

BJP to field Kiran Choudhry for Rajya Sabha poll from Haryana

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Tuesday that former Congress Legislature Party leader Kiran Choudhry will be its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha seat by-election from Haryana. BJP’s decision to reward Tosham MLA Choudhry with a berth in the Rajya Sabha comes nearly two months after she quit the Congress to join the BJP following an unending cold …

Sonia Gandhi to Intervene in Haryana Congress Infighting
4 months ago

Sonia Gandhi to Intervene in Haryana Congress Infighting

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Mrs Sonia Gandhi is likely to step in to contain the infighting in the Haryana party unit as factionalism in the state Congress continues to intensify. Last week Ms Selja met Congress Parliamentary Party chair Sonia Gandhi in the national capital and discussed the political issues of Haryana and pledged unity ahead of the crucial Assembly polls scheduled …

Congress's Abhishek Manu Singhvi Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Bypolls From Telangana, CM Reddy Accompanies
4 months ago

Congress's Abhishek Manu Singhvi Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Bypolls From Telangana, CM Reddy Accompanies

ABP News  

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi filed his nomination as the party's candidate on Monday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha byelection from Telangana. "Abhishek Manu Singhvi has filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha from Telangana. All of us are very happy that the Congress party high command has chosen Abhishek Manu Singhvi to represent Telangana in Rajya Sabha," said State Minister …

Singhvi files nomination as Congress RS candidate
4 months ago

Singhvi files nomination as Congress RS candidate

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll from Telangana.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his ministerial colleagues, AICC incharge of party affairs in Telangana Deepa Das Munsi accompanied Singhvi when he submitted his nomination to the officials in the state legislative assembly.The ruling Congress Legislature Party in Telangana …

Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: List of constituency-wise leading candidates and parties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: List of constituency-wise leading candidates and parties

India TV News  

Rajasthan Lok Sabha Election Winner List 2024: The counting of votes for the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan is currently underway. Key candidates and seats to watch out for: Out of 25 seats, all eyes are on four main constituencies from Rajasthan, which includes the seats of Alwar, Churu, Nagaur and Barmer. The seat of Churu made headlines after …

Rahul Gandhi Odisha Rally Naveen Patnaik BJD BJP Congress Balasore
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Odisha Rally Naveen Patnaik BJD BJP Congress Balasore

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a dig at Odisha Chief Minister and Naveen Patnaik saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not take any action aginst the Biju Janata Dal supremo if he fights against the saffron party. ED interrogated me for 50 hours," Rahul said, questioning "But, if Naveen Babu really fights against the BJP, why no …

Rajasthan CM campaigns in several States for BJP, draws flak from Congress
7 months ago

Rajasthan CM campaigns in several States for BJP, draws flak from Congress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has deployed Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for campaigning in other States extensively after the two-phase polling in the State ended on April 26. His ‘absence’ from Rajasthan has drawn flak from the Opposition, with veteran Congress leader and former CM Ashok Gehlot saying the Chief Minister should stop his “India tour” going on for …

Sonia Gandhi highlights ‘Mahalakshmi’ scheme; AAP tackles Swati Maliwal incident
7 months, 1 week ago

Sonia Gandhi highlights ‘Mahalakshmi’ scheme; AAP tackles Swati Maliwal incident

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi doesn’t miss any opportunity to hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter’s comment that the Congress got black money stashed in tempo. Rahul’s rally, townhall meetings in Delhi Gandhi will hold a rally and a townhall in the Capital in the run-up to the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, during which Delhi will …

Amit Shah takes ‘Chandrayaan’ dig at Rahul Gandhi, Sonia over Raebareli candidature
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah takes ‘Chandrayaan’ dig at Rahul Gandhi, Sonia over Raebareli candidature

Hindustan Times  

Soon after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from the Raebareli seat in the Lok Sabha elections, BJP launched multiple attacks at the Gandhi family and the grand old party. Union Home Minister Amit Shah further took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, saying that Sonia Gandhi tried to launch ‘Rahulyaan’ nearly 20 times but he will lose the …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Smriti Irani Sends 'Best Wishes' To Rahul Gandhi, Says 'Person Who Can't Be Of Amethi...'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Smriti Irani Sends 'Best Wishes' To Rahul Gandhi, Says 'Person Who Can't Be Of Amethi...'

News 18  

Election Is Just A Formality: Congress Candidate From Amethi KL Sharma After filing his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, Congress candidate KL Sharma said, “Who will win or lose from here, it’s in people’s hands, we will work hard… Election is just a formality, people make their mood for those who work for them. Congress And SPWorkers Gather Outside …

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has filed his Lok Sabha elections' nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, the family stronghold, which was vacated by Sonia Gandhi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha polls, in Shimoga, Karnataka. Rahul Gandhi is already contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Wayanad district. Rahul Gandhi, the incumbent MP from Kerala's …

UP Congress urges party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi from Amethi, Priyanka from Raebareli
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UP Congress urges party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi from Amethi, Priyanka from Raebareli

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday urged the top party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Amethi and Raebareli, respectively for the Lok Sabha polls, but no decision was taken at the meeting of the central election committee. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Sources said AICC in-charge of party Affairs in Uttar Pradesh Avinash Pandey …

Rahul Gandhi worrying about retaining MP accommodation after June 4: BJP
8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi worrying about retaining MP accommodation after June 4: BJP

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill has taken a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that Gandhi is worrying about being able to retain his MP residence after June 4 when the election results will be out. Shergill also took a dig at the Congress party, questioning whether it will win more than 40 seats in the Lok …

Former Minister fielded as substitute’ hopes to breach BJP’s fortress in Jaipur
8 months ago

Former Minister fielded as substitute’ hopes to breach BJP’s fortress in Jaipur

The Hindu  

Former Rajasthan Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, considered a ‘reluctant candidate’ of the Congress, is fighting a tough battle from the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat after being fielded as a substitute for the original nominee who was dropped because of his controversial background. The Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha seat is also witnessing a fight between BJP’s seasoned politician Rao Rajendra Singh …

Hanuman Beniwal, Rahul Kaswan among key candidates in Rajasthan's 1st phase of Lok Sabha polls
8 months ago

Hanuman Beniwal, Rahul Kaswan among key candidates in Rajasthan's 1st phase of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

A total of 12 Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan will vote in the first phase of general elections on April 19. Congress candidate Rahul Kaswan, Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and former MP Hanuman Beniwal. The Bharatiya Janata Party has left no stone unturned to repeat if not better the 2019 Lok Sabha election results, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Campaigning ends for 12 Raj LS seats going to polls in phase 1
8 months, 1 week ago

Campaigning ends for 12 Raj LS seats going to polls in phase 1

Hindustan Times  

The high-decibel campaign by the parties for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan’s 12 constituencies came to an end on Wednesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party focusing on the guarantees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Congress attacking the former over issues such as unemployment and inflation. The party’s national president Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union …

BJP new list: Abhijit Das fielded against Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, Udayanraje Bhonsle in Satara
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP new list: Abhijit Das fielded against Mamata's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, Udayanraje Bhonsle in Satara

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released a list of seven Lok Sabha candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra and West Bengal. In its latest list, the party has fielded Abhijit Das against Abhishek Banerjee, Udayanraje Bhonsle in Maharashtra's Satara, Anita Som Parkash from Hoshiarpur, Parampar Kaur Sidhu from Bathinda among others. Among seven candidates, BJP has …

Farmers asking for MSP; youngsters want jobs, but no one listening: Rahul in Rajasthan poll rally
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers asking for MSP; youngsters want jobs, but no one listening: Rahul in Rajasthan poll rally

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the BJP-led Centre on Thursday, saying farmers are asking for a minimum support price for their crops, youngsters are seeking employment and women want relief from inflation, but no one is listening. "It is an election of the backwards, Dalits, tribals and poor people in the general category," he said, addressing a …

Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad for upcoming Lok Sabha elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad for upcoming Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi’s candidacy: Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, has officially entered the electoral fray by submitting his nomination papers from Wayanad. In a show of strength and solidarity, Rahul spearheaded a grand roadshow in Wayanad, Kerala, on Wednesday, April 3, marking the commencement of his nomination filing process for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rahul is …

Lok Sabha elections | Rahul Gandhi to submit nomination papers for Wayanad constituency today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections | Rahul Gandhi to submit nomination papers for Wayanad constituency today

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will reach the district on April 3 to submit his nomination papers at the collectorate here for the Wayanad parliamentary constituency after leading a roadshow at Kalpetta in Wayanad. The roadshow will begin from the bus stand premises at 11 a.m. All India Congress Committee general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi and K.C. Hassan, and senior party leader …

Lok Sabha polls: BJP picks Bhartruhari Mahtab for Cuttack in Odisha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: BJP picks Bhartruhari Mahtab for Cuttack in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for three remaining Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, picking former Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as its candidate from the prestigious Cuttack Parliamentary seat. Bhartruhari Mahtab Apart from Mahtab, the party nominated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak Sukanta Panigrahy and former director of the National Informatics Centre, Rabindra …

Congress under fire for Jaipur Lok Sabha candidate choice. Shashi Tharoor also takes aim
9 months ago

Congress under fire for Jaipur Lok Sabha candidate choice. Shashi Tharoor also takes aim

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a swipe at the party's Lok Sabha candidate from Jaipur, Sunil Sharma, after social media users flagged his alleged association with a forum that frequently ridicules opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Sunil Sharma's name in the third list of Congress's candidates for Lok Sabha elections set off a social media storm on …

Top news of the day: February 28, 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: February 28, 2024

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Assembly budget session adjourned sine die; Congress rushes observers to Shimla Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on February 28 that he has not resigned and the government would complete its five years. Indian civilian team reaches Maldives to replace Indian military personnel manning 3 aviation platforms Ahead of the March 10 deadline …

Rajya Sabha Election 2024: BJP Wins RS Polls In Himachal, Bags 8 Out Of 10 Seats In UP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election 2024: BJP Wins RS Polls In Himachal, Bags 8 Out Of 10 Seats In UP

News 18  

Rajya Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: BJP Leaders, Workers Celebrate, Raise Slogans Outside Party Office In Lucknow BJP leaders and workers raised slogans and celebrated in Lucknow as all eight candidates of the party from the state won in the Rajya Sabha elections. They sold their integrity.” #WATCH | Rajya Sabha Elections | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, “…When …

Rajya Sabha election today: Suspense in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka over cross-voting | Top updates
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha election today: Suspense in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka over cross-voting | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Voting for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh is taking place on Tuesday, February 27, amid concerns about cross-voting by the Congress and Samajwadi Party MLAs. The list of 41 unopposed elected Rajya Sabha MPs includes former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Ashok Chavan, and union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan. …

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: BJP supporters celebrate as party bags 8 out of 10 seats in UP

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Election Result 2024 highlight: The results for the Upper House election in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh were declared on Tuesday, hours after the voting was completed.. Election for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across these three states took place on Tuesday. Out of the 56 Rajya Sabha seats contested today, 41 members have secured …

Sonia, two BJP leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
10 months ago

Sonia, two BJP leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Madan Rathore and Chunnilal Garasiya were elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on Tuesday, which was the last day for withdrawal of nominations for biennial elections to the Upper House. Two seats are falling vacant on the retirement of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Minister and BJP …

Rajya Sabha Polls: How BJP forced a contest in otherwise unopposed fight in UP
10 months ago

Rajya Sabha Polls: How BJP forced a contest in otherwise unopposed fight in UP

Live Mint  

The election to 56 Rajya Sabha seats, spanning across 15 states, will be held on February 27. In Uttar Pradesh, for example, the two largest parties, the ruling BJP and the principal Opposition Samajwadi Party, seemed to have enough members in the state Assembly to elect seven and three Rajya Sabha MPs, respectively. Among other BJP nominees for Rajya Sabha …

‘Will finalise candidates after…’: Karnataka DCM Shivakumar after Cong Screening Committee meeting
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Will finalise candidates after…’: Karnataka DCM Shivakumar after Cong Screening Committee meeting

Hindustan Times  

After the Karnataka Congress Screening Committee meeting, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the party would finalise candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the state after another round of surveys. Earlier today, the Congress announced its six candidates from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana for the Rajya Sabha elections to be held on February 27. …

“Didn’t expect my candidature”: Karsevak Ajit Gopchade on Rajya Sabha nomination from BJP
10 months, 1 week ago

“Didn’t expect my candidature”: Karsevak Ajit Gopchade on Rajya Sabha nomination from BJP

Op India  

Ajit Gopchade, who has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra on Wednesday, said that the decision took him by ‘surprise.’ Speaking to ANI, Ajit Gopchade thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and party national president JP Nadda for announcing him as a candidate. The BJP on Wednesday announced three …

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP declares Sanjay Seth as party's 8th candidate in UP, creates trouble for SP
10 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP declares Sanjay Seth as party's 8th candidate in UP, creates trouble for SP

India TV News  

In a big political move in Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated Sanjay Seth as its eighth official candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. According to sources, the BJP is short of 10 votes to win the eighth Rajya Sabha seat. The BJP has 252 MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, and it is supported by several …

Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP fields Harsh Mahajan against Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Himachal
10 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP fields Harsh Mahajan against Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Himachal

India TV News  

A day after the announcement of Supreme Court lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi as the Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party swiftly countered by nominating Harsh Mahajan, who had previously been associated with the Congress party. The saffron party's decision to nominate Mahajan was made on Thursday, the final day for filing nominations …

RS polls: Congress releases list of six candidates from Karnataka, MP, Telangana
10 months, 1 week ago

RS polls: Congress releases list of six candidates from Karnataka, MP, Telangana

Live Mint  

The Indian National Congress on Wednesday announced the list of six candidates from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana for the Rajya Sabha elections to be held on February 27. Earlier in the day, former Congress president and parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan. Former party chief Rahul Gandhi, general secretary Priyanka …

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP claims Sonia Gandhi spooked by son's Amethi debacle
10 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP claims Sonia Gandhi spooked by son's Amethi debacle

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to Sonia Gandhi's move to Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said her nomination to the upper house of the parliament was "an admission of a looming defeat" in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, in Jaipur. Sonia Gandhi, flanked by her …

‘Sonia Gandhi tired’: BJP leader Giriraj Singh's dig over Rajya Sabha nomination
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Sonia Gandhi tired’: BJP leader Giriraj Singh's dig over Rajya Sabha nomination

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Reacting to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan, union minister Giriraj Singh took a sharp jibe on Wednesday, saying she must be tired. Sonia Gandhi nominated from Rajasthan Sonia Gandhi has been nominated from Rajasthan, Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh and Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra. Congress leader Bhanwar Jitendra said …

Sonia Gandhi reaches Jaipur to file nomination paper for Rajya Sabha election
10 months, 1 week ago

Sonia Gandhi reaches Jaipur to file nomination paper for Rajya Sabha election

Live Mint  

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi left her residence early on Wednesday morning for Rajasthan from where she set to file her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot was Sonia Gandhi, who represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha, will not contest the next general elections. Sonia Gandhi will be the second member of the Gandhi family …

Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan, marking the end of an era
10 months, 1 week ago

Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan, marking the end of an era

Hindustan Times  

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan on Wednesday with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanying her. Sonia Gandhi filed her Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan on Wednesday. BJP leader's 'tired' jibe at Sonia Gandhi over Rajya Sabha nomination Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are likely to be present when she …

What Ashok Chavan said on Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha nomination? Check here
10 months, 1 week ago

What Ashok Chavan said on Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha nomination? Check here

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday refused to comment on Sonia Gandhi's nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. Son of the former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Union Home Minister SB Chavan, Ashok Chavan's choice to align with the BJP emerges amidst speculation that he might be given the Rajya Sabha nomination. Sonia …

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP fields JP Nadda from Gujarat, Ashok Chavan in Maharashtra
10 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP fields JP Nadda from Gujarat, Ashok Chavan in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who recently left the Congress and joined the saffron party, are the party's pick from Gujarat and Maharashtra respectively for the Rajya Sabha elections on February 27. From Uttar Pradesh Seven BJP candidates on Wednesday filed their nomination papers here in presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath …

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