Congress's unilateral decision: Trinamool on K Suresh's candidature as Speaker
9 months ago

Congress's unilateral decision: Trinamool on K Suresh's candidature as Speaker

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said his party was not consulted by the Congress before nominating K Suresh as the Opposition's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's position. Earlier in the day, the Opposition INDIA bloc fielded Congress leader K Suresh as its candidate for the Speaker's position against BJP's Om Birla. The BJP-led NDA tried to persuade INDIA bloc leaders to endorse Birla for the post but they refused, accusing the ruling alliance of not following the convention of giving Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's position to the Opposition. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Congress leader KC Venugopal and DMK's TR Baalu in office in the morning to bring consensus on the Speaker's post.

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Lok Sabha being run in ’undemocratic’ manner, says Rahul Gandhi after Om Birla’s ‘follow the rules’ rebuke
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1 day, 23 hours ago

Lok Sabha being run in ’undemocratic’ manner, says Rahul Gandhi after Om Birla’s ‘follow the rules’ rebuke

Live Mint  

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on March 26, claimed that he was not being allowed to speak and that the House was being run in an "undemocratic manner". Gandhi's remarks came after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asked him to follow the rules of procedure that members are expected to observe to uphold the dignity of …

Abhishek Banerjee tells party men to identify 'ghost' voters before state polls
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1 week, 5 days ago

Abhishek Banerjee tells party men to identify 'ghost' voters before state polls

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up for the West Bengal Assembly elections next year and is working on a war footing to eliminate "ghost voters", as it claims, from the state's electoral roll. Taking the party's agenda forward, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday chaired a virtual meeting of party leaders aimed at "correction" of voters' list, assigning them …

After Mamata, Abhishek says Trinamool will contest elections alone in 2026
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Mamata, Abhishek says Trinamool will contest elections alone in 2026

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday said that the party will contest the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election alone. The reaffirmation of the party’s electoral strategy came after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at a closed-door meeting held on February 10, said the party would fight the election alone. Mr. Banerjee also rejected arguments that an alliance with the …

Puducherry: DMK not to support no-confidence motion against Speaker, says R. Siva
3 months ago

Puducherry: DMK not to support no-confidence motion against Speaker, says R. Siva

The Hindu  

The principal Opposition party in Puducherry, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has taken a stand different from that of its ally Congress by deciding not to extend support to the two Independents to move a no-confidence motion against Speaker R. Selvam in the Puducherry Assembly. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Opposition leader and DMK convenor R. Siva said the party …

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that all parties belonging to the opposition bloc ‘INDIA’ had submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of conducting house proceedings in an “extremely partisan manner". Yesterday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said it before the chairman and JP Nadda was also there - 'by the time you …

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to meet Bengal Congress leaders to select state president

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet a number of senior functionaries from West Bengal in Delhi on Monday to select the next state president since Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure has ended, state leaders said. Those summoned to Delhi include Chowdhury, former state presidents Pradip Bhattacharya and Abdul Mannan, senior leaders Deepa Dasmunsi, Amitabha Chakraborty, Nepal …

Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as deputy leader in Lok Sabha, K Suresh to be chief whip
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as deputy leader in Lok Sabha, K Suresh to be chief whip

Hindustan Times  

Congress Parliamentary Party 's chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday informing him about the appointment of the party's Deputy Leader, Chief Whip and two more whips in the Lok Sabha, the party's general secretary KC Venugopal posted on X. Rahul Gandhi is the party's Leader and also the Leader of Opposition in the Lok …

Gaurav Gogoi to be Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha, K Suresh chief whip
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaurav Gogoi to be Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha, K Suresh chief whip

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, the Congress on Sunday appointed Gaurav Gogoi as the deputy leader in Lok Sabha, senior Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh as the chief whip, and Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore and Kishanganj MP Mohammad Jawed as whips in the lower House. Announcing the decision, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said on X that …

Parliament Session: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee Raises Questions On EC | ABP News
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Session: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee Raises Questions On EC | ABP News

ABP News  

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was raising questions on the Election Commission in the Lok Sabha. While giving a statement in the Lok Sabha, Kalyan Banerjee alleged misuse of central forces, on which the Speaker interrupted him. On which Kalyan Banerjee said so much anger just now, let's see what will happen later. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said in …

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?
9 months ago

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?

Live Mint  

The 18th Lok Sabha will have a Deputy Speaker, but it will likely be from the ruling National Democratic Alliance and not from the Opposition INDIA bloc, reports suggest. The post of Deputy Speaker was vacant in the second term of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the 17th Lok Sabha. Buoyed by its increased strength in the Lok …

Deputy Speaker’s post may be new point of contention
9 months ago

Deputy Speaker’s post may be new point of contention

Hindustan Times  

The ruling National Democratic Alliance led by the Bharatiya Janata Party chose to maintain a stoic silence on the issue of appointing a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha, even as the opposition announced it will put up a candidate for the election, if and when it happens. Deputy Speaker’s post may be new point of contention {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Not asked for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election
9 months ago

Not asked for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh clarified that the opposition has not asked for division of votes as a constructive step from their end. Traditionally, the Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected through consensus between the ruling party and the Opposition. The contest …

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: Om Birla To Take Oath As Speaker For Third Time In Row | ABP News
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: Om Birla To Take Oath As Speaker For Third Time In Row | ABP News

ABP News  

Elections for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker are going to be held on Wednesday. A consensus could not be reached between the government and the opposition for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker on Tuesday, after which the election was decided. There is a contest for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker between BJP MP Om Birla from NDA …

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: Is Mamata Banerjee Upset Over I.N.D.I.A Alliance Candidate? | ABP News
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: Is Mamata Banerjee Upset Over I.N.D.I.A Alliance Candidate? | ABP News

ABP News  

Elections for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker are going to be held on Wednesday. A consensus could not be reached between the government and the opposition for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker on Tuesday, after which the election was decided. There is a contest for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker between BJP MP Om Birla from NDA …

Who is K Suresh, INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post?
9 months ago

Who is K Suresh, INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post?

Hindustan Times  

For the first time in decades, an election for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post will be held on Wednesday owing to a lack of consensus between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress-led INDIA bloc opposition. Follow Lok Sabha Speaker election live coverage Congress MP K Suresh, Opposition's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post Traditionally, the Lok Sabha Speaker and …

Govt compelled us to contest election: K Suresh, INDIA bloc speaker candidate
9 months ago

Govt compelled us to contest election: K Suresh, INDIA bloc speaker candidate

Deccan Chronicle  

After being nominated as the INDIA bloc's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker post against National Democratic Alliance candidate OM Birla, Congress MP K Suresh alleged that the government "compelled" the INDIA bloc to contest the election as their reply was not satisfactory over the issue. We don't want to contest the election against the Speaker, but when the government …

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: TMC ‘will cooperate with us’, says Opposition INDIA Bloc’s nominee K Suresh
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Election: TMC ‘will cooperate with us’, says Opposition INDIA Bloc’s nominee K Suresh

Live Mint  

Congress MP K Suresh clarified on Wednesday regarding the Trinamool Congress' “unilateral decision” remark about the INDIA bloc's choice for the Lok Sabha Speaker post, emphasizing that the TMC leaders had agreed to cooperate with the opposition alliance. Suresh – Opposition INDIA Bloc's nominee for the Speaker's post – said that TMC leaders Derek O'Brien and Kalyan Banerjee attended a …

Lok Sabha Speaker election: NDA numbers give Om Birla edge over K Suresh
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker election: NDA numbers give Om Birla edge over K Suresh

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance's candidate, Om Birla, has an edge over his Congress rival, K Suresh, as the former enjoys the backing of at least 293 MPs for the Lok Sabha Speaker election. NDA candidate for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla. However, K Suresh said the confusion cleared up on Tuesday night during the INDIA bloc's meeting …

PM Modi to move motion to elect Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker; Rajnath Singh, other ministers to support
9 months ago

PM Modi to move motion to elect Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker; Rajnath Singh, other ministers to support

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will move the motion in the lower house to choose Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday. During the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, PM Modi will move the motion that Om Birla, a member of the Lok Sabha, be chosen as the Speaker of the House. In this contest, Om Birla, a …

Om Birla Vs K Suresh today: Why INDIA bloc forced a Lok Sabha contest despite numbers stacked in NDA’s favour?
9 months ago

Om Birla Vs K Suresh today: Why INDIA bloc forced a Lok Sabha contest despite numbers stacked in NDA’s favour?

Live Mint  

The newly-elected Members of Parliament will vote to elect the Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha today on June 26. Bhartiya Janata Party leader and National Democratic Alliance candidate Om Birla, who was the Speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha, is up against INDIA bloc leader and eight-term Congress Parliamentarian K Suresh for the crucial post. The election was forced after …

Lok Sabha news Highlights: Opposition to contest in deputy speaker's election
9 months ago

Lok Sabha news Highlights: Opposition to contest in deputy speaker's election

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju escort Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to the chair. Lok Sabha news Highlights: National Democratic Alliance candidate Om Birla was elected Speaker of the House on Wednesday. The election to the Lok Sabha speaker post took place for the first time in …

Speaker election: Om Birla vs K Suresh today in Lok Sabha today | 10 points
9 months ago

Speaker election: Om Birla vs K Suresh today in Lok Sabha today | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Breaking a decades-old convention, BJP MP Om Birla and Congress lawmaker K Suresh on Tuesday filed nominations for the Speaker's election after the Opposition refused to back down on its demand for the Deputy Speaker's post. The ruling National Democratic Alliance picked 17th Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla who will likely become only the fourth man to get a second …

8-term MP gears up to fight for LS Speaker’s post
9 months ago

8-term MP gears up to fight for LS Speaker’s post

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: In 1989, the Adoor parliamentary constituency was seen a significant challenge for the Congress. That year, the Congress candidate was the 27-year-old Kodikunnil Suresh, a young man who had already spent years working in the organisation, and criss-crossed the constituency with a youthful enthusiasm. 35 years, and eight terms as member of parliament later, Suresh has become the opposition …

Rare showdown for Speaker as NDA picks Om Birla again
9 months ago

Rare showdown for Speaker as NDA picks Om Birla again

Hindustan Times  

India is set to witness the first election for the Lok Sabha speaker’s position in nearly half a century after talks between the government and Opposition broke down on Tuesday over the deputy speaker’s post, setting the stage for the first major showdown in the 18th Lok Sabha. The INDIA bloc said it was ready to support Birla and wanted …

Not consulted over INDIA bloc's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker: Trinamool Congress
9 months ago

Not consulted over INDIA bloc's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker: Trinamool Congress

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress on June 25 said the party was not consulted on the Opposition's decision to field Congress MP K. Suresh as the INDIA bloc's joint nominee for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. As Mr. Suresh filed his nomination for the election of Speaker on June 25 morning, the Trinamool Congress was not among the INDIA bloc parties …

Who is K Suresh, the opposition's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker post?
9 months ago

Who is K Suresh, the opposition's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker post?

Firstpost  

From serving as minister of state in the second Manmohan Singh government to being the Kerala Congress chief, Kondikunnil Suresh has spent 29 years in politics. However, tensions soared and the atmosphere in the Lok Sabha turned “vicious” when the BJP opted for seven-term Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab over Suresh, sources in the opposition camp told The Indian Express. Union …

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What went wrong in Rajnath Singh, KC Venugopal meeting?
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What went wrong in Rajnath Singh, KC Venugopal meeting?

Hindustan Times  

The Congress-led Opposition on Tuesday went against parliamentary conventions as it fielded K Suresh as its candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker election. Congress leader KC Venugopal and DMK's TR Baalu met BJP leader and union minister Rajnath Singh minutes before announcing their decision. According to union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, the consensus talk broke down after the two leaders …

Om Birla, K Suresh file nominations for rare Lok Sabha Speaker election
9 months ago

Om Birla, K Suresh file nominations for rare Lok Sabha Speaker election

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Om Birla and Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh on Tuesday filed nominations for the Lok Sabha Speaker election after talks between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition's INDIA bloc failed. Follow Live Updates on Lok Sabha session Earlier today, union minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh had reached out to the Opposition. Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Om Birla vs Kodikunnil Suresh: Rare Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held today
9 months ago

Om Birla vs Kodikunnil Suresh: Rare Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held today

The Hindu  

The 18th Lok Sabha is all set to witness a rare contest for the Speaker post on Wednesday between the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Om Birla and Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress after the National Democratic Alliance government and the INDIA group of Opposition parties failed to arrive at a consensus. However, with both sides sticking to their position, the two …

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the Opposition's INDIA bloc will support the BJP-led NDA government's choice of Lok Sabha Speaker if they give the deputy Speaker's post to the INDIA bloc. Follow Lok Sabha proceeding live coverage Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi informed that defence minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh spoke to …

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house
9 months ago

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha session highlights: For the first time ever, the Opposition has nominated a candidate, Kondikunal Suresh, for the Speaker-post election without unanimous selection. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government failed to reach a consensus with the Opposition INDIA bloc, as their demand for the Deputy Speaker post appeared unlikely to be fulfilled. On the opening day of the 18th Lok …

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house
9 months ago

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha session highlights: For the first time ever, the Opposition has nominated a candidate, Kondikunal Suresh, for the Speaker-post election without unanimous selection. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government failed to reach a consensus with the Opposition INDIA bloc, as their demand for the Deputy Speaker post appeared unlikely to be fulfilled. On the opening day of the 18th Lok …

‘Guardians of democracy’: INDIA bloc launches protest outside Parliament amid pro-tem Speaker row
9 months ago

‘Guardians of democracy’: INDIA bloc launches protest outside Parliament amid pro-tem Speaker row

Hindustan Times  

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began, several leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue in the Parliament, holding copies of the Constitution. Opposition leaders protest outside Parliament with copies of Constitution Calling the protesting leaders “guardians of democracy”, Congress leader K C Venugopal posted a video of the …

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker
9 months ago

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker

Hindustan Times  

Three Opposition leaders, TR Balu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, K Suresh of the Congress and Sudip Bandopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress, who are in the panel to assist protem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, might not perform their duties as a mark of protest, a top Opposition leader said on Saturday. The Opposition parties alleged that the BJP didn’t follow the …

Kerala CM Slams BJP for Overlooking Kodikkunnil Suresh as Pro Tem Speaker
9 months ago

Kerala CM Slams BJP for Overlooking Kodikkunnil Suresh as Pro Tem Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvanthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday criticized the BJP-led central government for breaching parliamentary conventions during the appointment of the Lok Sabha's Pro tem speaker. In a Facebook post, the Chief Minister demanded that the Central Government explain why Mavelikkara MP Kodikunnil Suresh was overlooked, despite being the longest-serving member of the House. Congress Working Committee member and …

Congress objects to choice of pro tem Speaker, BJP says 'relax, you lost polls'
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress objects to choice of pro tem Speaker, BJP says 'relax, you lost polls'

India Today  

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed pro tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. In response to the criticism, the BJP slammed the Congress for politicising the appointment of Lok Sabha pro tem Speaker. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “By convention, the MP who has served the maximum terms is appointed Speaker pro tem for the first two days when …

Seven-Term MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Appointed Pro-Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha
9 months, 1 week ago

Seven-Term MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Appointed Pro-Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha

ABP News  

Seven-term Lok Sabha member Bhartruhari Mahtab was appointed pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh attacked the BJP saying that the seniormost MP in Lok Sabha, Kodikunnil Suresh from Congress, should be the protem Speaker. "By convention, the MP who has served the maximum terms is appointed Speaker Protem …

President Droupadi Murmu appoints BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha protem speaker
9 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu appoints BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha protem speaker

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha. “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under Article 95 of the Constitution to perform the duties of Speaker till election of the Speaker,” Union minister Kiren Rijiju posted on X. Bhartruhari Mahtab “The President is also …

BJP Leaders Huddle To Choose Speaker
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP Leaders Huddle To Choose Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of senior ministers to plan the floor strategy for the upcoming Parliament Session during which President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to spell out the NDA government's vision for the next five years. The defence minister is learnt to have sought inputs from the senior ministers, including NDA partners Lalan …

Trinamul Congress Announces Candidates for July 10 Bypoll
9 months, 1 week ago

Trinamul Congress Announces Candidates for July 10 Bypoll

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Trinamul Congress on Friday announced the names of four candidates in a mixed bag of old and new faces for the assembly bypoll in West Bengal to be held on July 10. The TMC supremo however did not give a second chance to another BJP turncoat Biswajit Das, who had also resigned as an MLA to contest the parliamentary …

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP

India TV News  

The All India Trinamool Congress on Saturday elected West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief Mamata Banerjee as the chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party in an internal party meeting of all newly elected MPs. In the Lok Sabha, MP Sudip Bandopadhyay will be te leader of the party accompanied by Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the deputy …

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fighting to safeguard democracy: Nilgiris MP A. Raja
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fighting to safeguard democracy: Nilgiris MP A. Raja

The Hindu  

Nilgiris Lok Sabha M.P. A. Raja of the DMK, has filed his nomination to contest from the Nilgiris Parliamentary constituency once again, for the upcoming Lok Sabah polls. Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination, Mr. Raja said that the DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Speaking to members of the public near the party office earlier in the day, …

‘Apparent differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar led to Arun Goel’s resignation
1 year ago

‘Apparent differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar led to Arun Goel’s resignation

The Hindu  

The sudden and unexpected resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel barely a week before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election came as a surprise to many but insiders in the poll body have pointed out that apparent differences emerged between the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and the EC during their West Bengal visit to oversee the preparations for …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 BJP Mocks Congress First Candidates List Fields Rahul Gandhi Wayanad Amethi Slams DK Suresh Candidature
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 BJP Mocks Congress First Candidates List Fields Rahul Gandhi Wayanad Amethi Slams DK Suresh Candidature

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As Congress released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, reactions started to pour in from the Bharatiya Janata Party. — Amit Malviya March 8, 2024 In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi and bagged the Amethi seat, known as a Gandhi bastion. …

Congress’s big surprise: Muraleedharan to contest from Thrissur, KC Venugopal in Alappuzha
1 year ago

Congress’s big surprise: Muraleedharan to contest from Thrissur, KC Venugopal in Alappuzha

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : On the day former chief minister K Karunakaran’s daughter Padmaja Venugopal joined the BJP leaving a dent on the party’s poll prospects, the Congress chose to spring a major surprise deciding to field her brother and Vadakara sitting MP K Muraleedharan from Thrissur, the cradle of the late veteran’s political career. The first sitting of Congress Central Election …

BRS names candidates for four Lok Sabha seats, fields Koppula Eshwar from Peddapalli
1 year ago

BRS names candidates for four Lok Sabha seats, fields Koppula Eshwar from Peddapalli

The Hindu  

hyderabad The Bharat Rashtra Samithi leadership has named candidates for Khammam, Mahabubabad, Peddapalli and Karimnagar Parliamentary seats — Nama Nageswara Rao, Maloth Kavitha, Koppula Eshwar and Boinapalli Vinod Kumar, respectively — on Monday. With the Congress and BJP intensifying their efforts to weaken the BRS as much as they can by weaning away its sitting MPs, MLAs and MLCs and …

Another setback to BRS as Peddapalli MP joins Congress in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Another setback to BRS as Peddapalli MP joins Congress in Delhi

The Hindu  

In another setback to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, its MP from Peddapalli Lok Sabha Constituency Borlakunta Venkatesh Netha joined the Congress party in New Delhi on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka. It was about five years ago, just before the 2019 Parliament elections, Mr. Venkatesh quit the Congress …

BRS Lok Sabha MP Venkatesh Netha joins Congress ahead of general elections
1 year, 1 month ago

BRS Lok Sabha MP Venkatesh Netha joins Congress ahead of general elections

India TV News  

In a setback to Opposition BRS in Telangana, the party’s Lok Sabha MP from Peddapalle B Venkatesh Netha switched over to the Congress on Tuesday. Netha joined the grand old party in the national capital in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and other leaders, party sources said. Soon after joining the party, Venkatesh …

Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation
1 year, 1 month ago

Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation

The Hindu  

The absence of Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee at the party’s ongoing dharna in Kolkata’s Red Road has sparked speculations among certain sections of the party. The dharna began on February 2 and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the gathering for the two days before she asked her party’s women, youth and other wings to take control …

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