BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP-JDS Consensus Nominees to be Defeated in LS Polls, Says CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Referring to the recent defeat of Janata Dal Secular and Bharatiya Janata Party consensus nominee A.P. Ranganath at the hands of Congress party in the recently held Bangalore Teachers Constituency poll, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday exuded confidence that Congress party would defeat the JDS-BJP nominees in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls and Congress would win in about 20 seats of the 28 in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah also exuded confidence that the Congress party would romp home bagging 20 seats in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka out of 28. Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on Congress party’s 5-guarantees such as free travel for women, Rs 2,000 cash benefit scheme for women among others, Siddaramaiah the 5-guarantees of the Congress party was “mocked” by Narendra Modi during his speech in Rajasthan and after the successful implementation of the 5-guarantee schemes in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emulated the same model of Karnataka and named it as “Modi’s guarantee.” “Why lie Modi?,” he said. Siddaramaiah said Modi has stated that it would “impossible” to implement 5-guarantee and that the State would end up “bankrupt’ but the State Government has maintained balance between fund allocation for the 5-guarantees and also for development works and questioned “Can a bankrupt Government deliver the assurances it made to voters?” In the budget, he said, a sum of Rs 52,000 crore has been allocated for the implementation of 5-guarantees for the year 2024-25.

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Can Rajeev Chandrasekhar pull it off as BJP chief for Kerala?
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Can Rajeev Chandrasekhar pull it off as BJP chief for Kerala?

India Today  

The appointment of Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the former Union minister who almost wrested the prized Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in the general elections last year, as president of the BJP in Kerala heralds a new beginning for the party in a state where it is looking to post a strong performance in the assembly elections in …

Congress To Announce Names Early For Bihar Polls, Likely To Demand Deputy CM Post In Grand Alliance
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Congress To Announce Names Early For Bihar Polls, Likely To Demand Deputy CM Post In Grand Alliance

ABP News  

Ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has affirmed to party leaders that the grand-old-party will fight the polls in alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal. Congress Directs Bihar Unit To Finalise Candidates Early The Congress high command has instructed the state leadership to begin preparations for seat allocation and candidate selection for the assembly polls. …

Tough Task Ahead for Rajeev Chandrashekhar As He Takes Over Reins of Kerala BJP
1 week ago

Tough Task Ahead for Rajeev Chandrashekhar As He Takes Over Reins of Kerala BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The appointment of Rajeev Chandrashekhar as the Kerala BJP chief is a bold move that signals a significant shift in the party's strategy for the state. Chandrashekhar, 60, a technocrat turned politician, has made a significant impact in Kerala's political landscape despite being a relatively new member of the BJP. The elevation of Rajeev Chandrashekhar, who doesn't identify as …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'
1 week ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Takes Over As Kerala BJP Chief: 'Will Bring NDA To Power In State'

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar appointed Kerala BJP chief, vows to make NDA win

India Today  

Former Union Minister and technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumed office as the BJP's state president on Monday, declaring his mission to bring the NDA government to power in Kerala, a state largely dominated by the CPI-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. "For entrusting me with this responsibility, I wholeheartedly thank my high command—Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, …

BJP bets on Rajeev Chandrasekhar to expand base in Kerala
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BJP bets on Rajeev Chandrasekhar to expand base in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a protracted period of anticipation, the BJP's central leadership has selected former Union Minister and businessman Rajeev Chandrasekhar to lead its Kerala unit. With former technocrat-turned-politician Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the helm, the BJP is signaling its focus on securing the upper-caste Hindu vote base, traditionally aligned with the Congress. TNIE was the first to report Rajeev Chandrasekhar's consideration …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
2 weeks ago

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

Maharashtra: BJP releases list of 3 candidates for state Legislative Council bypolls
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: BJP releases list of 3 candidates for state Legislative Council bypolls

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday revealed the names of three candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council by-elections, after receiving approval from the party's Central Election Committee. The by-polls are being held to fill vacant seats in the Legislative Council, and the BJP, aiming to strengthen its presence in the state legislature. Five seats in the state legislative council …

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal election 2025: Full list of winners in Nagar Nigam mayoral polls
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal election 2025: Full list of winners in Nagar Nigam mayoral polls

Hindustan Times  

Haryana municipal election results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday swept the Haryana civic polls, with its mayoral candidates winning Ambala, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak, Faridabad, Yamunanagar, Panipat, and Sonipat municipal corporations. Haryana mayoral polls: Winners list: Gurugram: Raj Rani of the BJP secured 270,781 votes, defeating Congress candidate Seema Pahuja by a margin of 179,485 votes. Faridabad In …

BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP Wins Ambala Mayor Post, Leads In Eight Haryana Civic Bodies

ABP News  

Chandigarh: The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and its nominees were leading in eight other civic bodies in Haryana, as the counting of votes for the recently held elections went underway on Wednesday. Elections for the posts of mayor and ward members in the municipal corporations of Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, Yamunanagar, Panipat, …

BJP sweeps Haryana civic elections, 9 of 10 mayoral candidates in lead
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP sweeps Haryana civic elections, 9 of 10 mayoral candidates in lead

Hindustan Times  

The mayoral candidate of the BJP won the Ambala municipal corporation and party nominees were leading in nine of the 10 civic bodies in Haryana as counting of votes got underway on Wednesday. BJP’s Renu Bala Gupta showing the victory sign after defeating Manoj Kumar Wadhwa of the Congress in the mayoral election in Karnal on Wednesday. According to the …

BJP opts for ‘complementary’ approach in poll-bound Bihar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP opts for ‘complementary’ approach in poll-bound Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is keen on expanding its footprint and increasing its support base in Bihar, has opted for a “complementary” approach towards its allies to emerge as a winning coalition in the assembly polls scheduled for later this year in the state, people aware of the details said. Party leaders speaking on condition of anonymity said the …

Congress announces names of candidates for biennial MLC polls in Telangana
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress announces names of candidates for biennial MLC polls in Telangana

Live Mint  

Congress on Sunday announced the names of candidates for the ensuing biennial elections to the Legislative Council of Telangana. “The Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, has approved the proposal for the candidature of the following persons as Congress candidates to contest the ensuing biennial elections to the Legislative Council of Telangana to be elected by the MLAs,” said INC sharing the …

Quick off the blocks, BJP bags two MLC seats
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Quick off the blocks, BJP bags two MLC seats

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party bagging two of the three MLC constituencies – Teachers and Graduates from the North Telangana districts – shows that the victory of eight MP seats in last year’s Parliament elections was no flash in the pan. There was no dearth of resources having chosen “corporate” candidates for both the teachers and graduates MLC constituencies even as …

BJP wins Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates MLC seat
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP wins Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates MLC seat

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: The BJP has wrested the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates MLC seat from the Congress, its candidate C Anji Reddy defeating V Narender Reddy of the Congress through second preference votes. The Congress had done its best to retain the seat after replacing sitting MLC T Jeevan Reddy with Narender Reddy — even Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy campaigned for the party. …

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly
1 month ago

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: While, State Bharatiya Janata Party president B.Y. Shivakumar joining the BJP but Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka observed Shivakumar could possibly cause a split in the Congress party like the way Shiv Sena leader Ekanath Shinde did in Maharashtra, a couple of years back, to align with BJP and form the State Government. Vijayendra said “I …

Big victory for BJP in Chhattisgarh municipal election, party wins all 10 mayor posts; set to sweep urban bodies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big victory for BJP in Chhattisgarh municipal election, party wins all 10 mayor posts; set to sweep urban bodies

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday won all 10 mayor posts and majority of civic bodies in the Chhattisgarh after its victories in assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state. Riding high on welfare schemes and poll promises fulfilled by the Vishnu Deo Sai government, the safforn party is also set to sweep urban bodies. JP Nadda congratulates BJP …

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief

The Hindu  

The Congress’s Delhi unit chief, Devender Yadav, on Monday said the party’s failure to get the votes of Dalits and minorities who are “uncomfortable with the politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party” dented its prospects in the Assembly poll. “Dalits and minorities who are uncomfortable with the politics of the BJP thought that the Aam Aadmi Party would form the …

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party was swept away by the Bharatiya Janata Party in a crushing defeat after a decade-long rule in Delhi. New Delhi BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, defeated Kejriwal in New Delhi, where the AAP chief had won thrice since 2013. Greater Kailash Delhi minister and AAP candidate Saurabh Bharadwaj was …

Karnataka BJP, NDA leaders hail PM Modi as party leads in 48 seats in Delhi Assembly polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP, NDA leaders hail PM Modi as party leads in 48 seats in Delhi Assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP and NDA leaders have hailed the party’s resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, attributing it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and governance. Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa called it a "historic victory" for the BJP in Delhi after 27 years on X. Delhi has reaffirmed its faith in BJP, just as it did in the …

Delhi Election 2025: Who is Meghnad S? ‘Dilli ka normie Neta’ contesting from Malviya Nagar amid AAP vs BJP tussle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: Who is Meghnad S? ‘Dilli ka normie Neta’ contesting from Malviya Nagar amid AAP vs BJP tussle

Live Mint  

YouTuber Meghnad S is contesting as an independent candidate from the Malviya Nagar constituency for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, the results voting for which will be declared on February 8. In the previous Delhi Assembly Elections conducted in 2020, AAP's Somnath Bharti defeated BJP's Shailender Singh with a margin of 18,000 votes. In the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Bharti …

Congress candidates pull out of race in 8 seats in Junagadh civic body, BJP bags them without fight
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress candidates pull out of race in 8 seats in Junagadh civic body, BJP bags them without fight

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to bag eight seats out of the total 60 in the Junagadh Municipal Corporation in Gujarat uncontested after Congress candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday, poll officials said. Election officials confirmed that Congress candidates in these seats spread across two wards have opted out of the race, leaving only BJP nominees in the poll …

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president
2 months ago

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Dissatisfied Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of Karnataka team up against State BJP president and MLA B.Y. After the meeting, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal told reporters some leaders who adopted a neutral stance have now complained to BJP national president J.P. Nadda expressing their displeasure over recent appointments of president for district units and their dissatisfaction was communicated to him by …

BJP gears up for MLC polls
2 months ago

BJP gears up for MLC polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Union minister and BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy convened a meeting of election coordinators at the BJP state office on Monday, ahead of the upcoming MLC elections. These districts were strongholds for the BJP in the parliamentary elections, where the party won all four MP seats and seven out of eight MLA seats. The meeting was attended by several …

I will contest against Vijayendra if party elections are announced, says Yatnal
2 months ago

I will contest against Vijayendra if party elections are announced, says Yatnal

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal said in Vijayapura on Sunday that he will contest against State party president B.Y. My victory is guaranteed as I have the largest support among party workers and local leaders who are eligible to vote,” he told reporters. “I am ready to take on anyone, including the incumbent State party president,” he said. He said …

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence
2 months, 1 week ago

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence

The Hindu  

Amid faction fights and dissidence within the party, BJP State president B.Y. Sources said he was meeting certain leaders in the party’s high command to discuss the emerging situation within the party’s State unit. The party is keen not to lose Mr. Sriramulu, a prominent leader of the Scheduled Tribes community and Mr. Vijayendra is also part of firefighting. Union …

BJP puts out fourth list of nine names, makes room for allies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP puts out fourth list of nine names, makes room for allies

The Hindu  

With just one day left for the filing of nomination papers for the February 5 Delhi Assembly poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its fourth list of nine candidates on Thursday, naming the party’s choices for the Greater Kailash and Babarpur Assembly constituencies from where Delhi Cabinet Ministers are contesting. The party has fielded Shikha Rai from Greater Kailash to …

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi: BJP announces nine candidates in 4th list, JDU given one seat

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its fourth list of nine candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, while its ally, the Janata Dal, or JD, announced its candidate for one seat. The BJP’s list of nine candidates includes Shikha Rai for Greater Kailash, Poonam Sharma for Wazirpur, Bhuvan Tanwar for Delhi Cantt, Ravindra Kumar for Bawana, Chandan Kumar …

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP’s fourth list of candidates OUT; Shikha Rai fielded from Greater Kailash — Full list here
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP’s fourth list of candidates OUT; Shikha Rai fielded from Greater Kailash — Full list here

Live Mint  

The BJP named nine more candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on Thursday. Shikha Rai has been named as the BJP candidate against Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj in Greater Kailash. Elections for the 70 seat Delhi Assembly will be held in a single phase on February 5 — with the results being announced on February 8. Ravinder Kumar - …

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 15, 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 15, 2024

The Hindu  

U.K. Minister Tulip Siddiq resigns over financial ties with aunt Sheikh Hasina The British Minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after weeks of questions over her financial ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, ousted last year as prime minister of Bangladesh. FIR against AAP for posting AI-generated videos of PM Modi, Amit Shah on X …

Delhi BJP's Second List Out: Kapil Mishra Gets Karawal Nagar Seat for Upcoming Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi BJP's Second List Out: Kapil Mishra Gets Karawal Nagar Seat for Upcoming Elections

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi elections, naming 29 contenders for key constituencies. Prominent leader Kapil Mishra has been given the ticket to contest from the Karawal Nagar seat. Gajendra Daral will contest from Mundka, Bajrang Shukla from Kirari, and Karma Singh Karma from Sultanpur Majra.Additionally, Karnail Singh has been chosen …

Fight for BJP candidates in fray in Delhi polls, Nadda tells workers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fight for BJP candidates in fray in Delhi polls, Nadda tells workers

The Hindu  

With the Bharatiya Janata Party’s first candidate list out and second expected within the next couple days for the Delhi Assembly polls, party president J.P. Nadda participated in election management meetings at the Delhi BJP office on Thursday. Sources present during Mr. Nadda’s address said the party president asked the BJP cadre to pull their full force behind the 70 …

BJP nominates Devender Singh’s daughter as BJYM V-P in J&K
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP nominates Devender Singh’s daughter as BJYM V-P in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday nominated Devyani Rana, daughter of late Devender Singh Rana, BJP senior leader and former MLA, as vice-president of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in Jammu and Kashmir. Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Tarun Chugh, Jammu and Kashmir party president Sat Sharma and others with late BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana’s daughter Devyani Rana after she …

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly polls: What's delaying the BJP candidate list?

India Today  

As the political battle for the Delhi Assembly elections intensifies, all eyes are on the BJP, which is yet to unveil its candidate list. Here's a closer look at the key factors influencing the BJP's decision-making process: BJP FOCUSING ON WINNABILITY FACTOR Soon after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP in Delhi started receiving multiple applications on …

A year of political upheavals in Karnataka
3 months ago

A year of political upheavals in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

The government was also accused of not providing adequate funds to MLAs to take up development works in their constituencies. On their part, after facing a humiliating defeat in the Assembly polls last year, BJP-JDS made a comeback of sorts in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls after forging a pre-poll alliance. Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s elevation as the Union …

In Kerala, the BJP has a cup of woes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In Kerala, the BJP has a cup of woes

The Hindu  

The bye-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency and the Palakkad and Chelakkara Assembly constituencies last month in Kerala provided an opportunity for the Bharatiya Janata Party to gain some ground in the State. This was nearly 40,000 votes fewer than what the BJP State president, K. Surendran, had secured in the 2024 general elections. In Palakkad, despite the BJP’s …

Mahayuti leaders meetShah to seal power pact
4 months ago

Mahayuti leaders meetShah to seal power pact

Hindustan Times  

Top leaders of the Mahayuti flew into Delhi on Thursday night for a high-profile meeting at Union home minister Amit Shah’s residence to hammer out the formula for determining the next chief minister of Maharashtra as the stage for government formation shifted to the national capital. Mahayuti leaders meetShah to seal power pact Caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde, his former …

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result
4 months ago

Karnataka: JDS MLAs refute speculations of rift within the party after Channapatna bypoll result

Hindustan Times  

Amid speculations about rift in Karnataka’s Janata Dal party, the MLAs have clarified that they are together and nobody can split the party. After the Channapatna by-poll result, where Nikhil Kumaraswamy defeated Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara, there were reports about MLA being unhappy about party leadership. CP Yogeeshwara, who recently joined the Congress party, said that if party high command allows, …

BJP to brainstorm Jharkhand Assembly poll loss, review meetings scheduled
4 months ago

BJP to brainstorm Jharkhand Assembly poll loss, review meetings scheduled

India Today  

After a poor performance in the Jharkhand Assembly polls, the BJP has decided to call a series of meetings from November 30 to brainstorm the reasons that led to a poor poll show in the tribal-dominated state. In the recently concluded Assembly polls, Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance got a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite …

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die
4 months ago

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die

The Quint  

As for the Congress, the results present a mixed bag. Again, it showed that the BJP has failed to make much headway even against the Congress when faced with strong local leaders, like Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and in Kerala, where it is unable to cross the political firewall created by the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic …

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
4 months ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim
4 months ago

Karnataka: ‘13 JDS MLAs are unhappy with party leadership after Channapatna result,’ says CM Ibrahim

Hindustan Times  

Former union minister CM Ibrahim met senior JDS leader GT Devegowda at his residence on Monday and held crucial discussions on the future of the party. Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are unhappy with HD Kumaraswamy’s leadership after party’s loss at Channapatna by-election. CM Ibrahim said that at least 13 MLAs in the JDS are …

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss
4 months ago

JD(S) faces internal rift after Channapatna bypoll loss

Hindustan Times  

The Janata Dal is reeling from the fallout of its defeat in the Channapatna bypoll, which dealt a blow to its leadership, as Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and grandson of party patriarch HD Deve Gowda, faced his third consecutive electoral loss, falling to Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara by a margin of 25,413 votes. Congress’s CP Yogeshwar …

Rift in Kerala BJP Widens After Palakkad Assembly By-Poll Debacle
4 months ago

Rift in Kerala BJP Widens After Palakkad Assembly By-Poll Debacle

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The defeat of BJP in the Palakkad assembly by-poll has triggered a rift in the state unit of the party with a section of leaders attributing the loss to the bad choice of candidate. A faction of leaders has criticized BJP state president K Surendran for selecting C Krishnakumar as the candidate for the bypoll. While leaders close to …

BJP Kerala chief Surendran evasive on reports about resignation after Palakkad bypoll debacle
4 months ago

BJP Kerala chief Surendran evasive on reports about resignation after Palakkad bypoll debacle

The Hindu  

BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran was at his evasive best on Monday amid reports that he had expressed his wish to quit the post in the wake of the erosion of votes suffered by C. Krishnakumar, National Democratic Alliance candidate in the recently held byelection to the Palakkad Assembly constituency. Mr. Surendran said that the candidate was chosen by …

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory
4 months, 1 week ago

'BJP and JD(S) leaders helped us win': DK Shivakumar on Congress' Channapatna bypoll victory

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday suggested internal discord within the BJP and JD, attributing the defeat of JD candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy in the Channapatna assembly bypoll to the actions of leaders within these parties, PTI reported. Congress candidate C P Yogeeshwara won in Channapatna bypoll with a margin of 25,413 votes against his nearest rival and …

How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls
4 months, 1 week ago

How Jairam Mahto's JKLM emerged as game-changer in Jharkhand Assembly polls

India Today  

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA which managed only 24 seats. A post-poll analysis of the Assembly polls highlighted that the Jairam Mahto-led Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha played a key role …

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat
4 months, 1 week ago

JD(S) first family silent on Nikhil Kumaraswamy's Channapatna bypoll defeat

India Today  

The Janata Dal family patriarch refrained from addressing Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s third consecutive electoral defeat, this time in the Channapatna assembly bypoll in Karnataka. Nikhil, the son of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and grandson of JD patriarch H D Deve Gowda, lost to Congress candidate C P Yogeshwara by a significant margin of 25,413 votes. The Deputy Chief Minister also …

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