Analysis | Independents, JJP hold the key to power in Haryana
5 years, 2 months ago

Analysis | Independents, JJP hold the key to power in Haryana

The Hindu  

With the Congress and the BJP locked in a fierce electoral contest, leading in 31 and 38 seats respectively in the 90-member Haryana Assembly, the Jannayak Janta Party, which leads in 11 seats, and six Independents could play a pivotal role in the formation of the government in the State. Mr. Setia was leading with over 2,000 votes against Haryana Lokhit Party’s Gopal Kanda, who was Minister of State for Home in Haryana in 2009 in the Congress government. Leading against Haryana Lokhit Party’s Gobind Kanda with a margin of over 14,000 votes, Independent candidate Ranjit Singh is an uncle of JJP leader and former Hisar MP Dushyant Chautala. Former Kurukshetra MP Raj Kumar Saini, who quit the BJP to float the Loktanter Suraksha Party, is leading against the Congress’ Jagbir Malik from Gohana by over 6,000 votes.

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

Hindustan Times  

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Delhi: BJP pits Parvesh Verma against Arvind Kejriwal, Kailash Gahlot gets ticket
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Delhi: BJP pits Parvesh Verma against Arvind Kejriwal, Kailash Gahlot gets ticket

India Today  

Former Lok Sabha MP Parvesh Verma will take on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi, while BJP veteran Ramesh Bidhuri will contest against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in Kalkaji as the saffron party released its first list of 29 candidates for the Delhi elections. Former Aam Aadmi Party ministers Raaj Kumar Anand and Kailash Gahlot, who joined the BJP …

BJP's Ravindra Chavan appointed Maharashtra in-charge of membership drive
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BJP's Ravindra Chavan appointed Maharashtra in-charge of membership drive

India Today  

As the Maharashtra BJP prepares for the strengthening of its organisation before local body elections, former minister Ravindra Chavan has been appointed as state in-charge of the Sangathan Parv campaign aimed at expanding the party's membership drive. The move comes amid speculation over Chavan's likely elevation as state BJP chief as incumbent Chandrashekhar Bawankule has been appointed as a minister …

Sunil Gatade | An ‘A to Z’ guide to India’s politics in the year gone by
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Sunil Gatade | An ‘A to Z’ guide to India’s politics in the year gone by

Deccan Chronicle  

In the year gone by, “A” definitely stands for Gautam Adani, the controversial businessman who was in the news, national and international, for all the wrong reasons. “B” is for the BJP, which remained its aggressive best despite failing to get a Lok Sabha majority, damaging Brand Modi. From the “United We Stand” position before the Lok Sabha polls, the …

BJP leans on allies as key polls beckon in 2025
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BJP leans on allies as key polls beckon in 2025

The Hindu  

An end-of-the-year gathering of National Democratic Alliance allies in New Delhi marking the birth centenary former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee brings into sharp relief the fact that the BJP, since the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, has been leaning into allies and friends for political and narrative battles and will continue to do so in 2025. After a prayer …

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passes away in Gurugram
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Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala passes away in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

Indian National Lok Dal supremo and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala passed away in Gurugram on Friday, December 20, at the age of 89. Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala after casting his vote for the Haryana Assembly elections, at a polling station in Chautala village in Sirsa on Oct 5 Om Prakash Chautala was last seen …

Om Prakash Chautala: How graft marred Haryana stalwart's legacy
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Om Prakash Chautala: How graft marred Haryana stalwart's legacy

India Today  

Om Prakash Chautala, 89, a five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and chief of the Indian National Lok Dal, died in Guurgram on Friday due to cardiac arrest. Chautala’s political journey was deeply influenced by his father, Chaudhary Devi Lal, a former Deputy Prime Minister of India and also a Chief Minister of Haryana. Following in his father's footsteps, Chautala emerged …

Parliament scuffle: BJP vs Rahul Gandhi – What is the controversy; who are injured MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput?
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Parliament scuffle: BJP vs Rahul Gandhi – What is the controversy; who are injured MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput?

Live Mint  

A war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress after two BJP MPs were injured during a confrontation in Parliament over an alleged insult to B R Ambedkar. Two BJP MPs — Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput — suffered head injuries during the face-off and have been admitted to the ICU of Ram Manohar …

‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’
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‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’

Hindustan Times  

A war of words erupted between Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and Union minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in the Rajya Sabha, after the former accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of toppling governments in opposition-ruled states. Hitting back at Singh, Nadda said,"Sanjay Singh has said that we toppled the governments. We are creating hat-trick with the blessings of the public …

RS bypolls: Ex-NCW chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma elected unopposed
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RS bypolls: Ex-NCW chief and BJP nominee Rekha Sharma elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Former National Commission for Women chairperson and BJP leader Rekha Sharma was declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended at 3 pm on Friday. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulating Rekha Sharma on her unopposed election to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Accompanied by Haryana minister Mahipal Dhanda …

In Kerala, the BJP has a cup of woes
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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 …

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties
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Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties

Hindustan Times  

From a fiery left-of-centre Janata Dal activist to a centrist dyed-in-the-wool Congressman and finally, a right-wing Hindutva die-hard, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has had a truly chequered career. This week, he became the first person holding one of the top two constitutional posts to face the prospect of impeachment as the Opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence …

Didi for INDIA?: Support for Mamata Banerjee to lead Opposition alliance grows
1 month ago

Didi for INDIA?: Support for Mamata Banerjee to lead Opposition alliance grows

New Indian Express  

Days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her willingness to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, support for her leadership has been steadily growing. The YSR Congress Party, which is currently not a part of the INDIA bloc, also reiterated its support for Banerjee, calling her the "most capable leader to lead the bloc." The party's Rajya Sabha MP …

RJD non-committal on Mamata Banerjee's willingness to lead INDIA bloc
1 month ago

RJD non-committal on Mamata Banerjee's willingness to lead INDIA bloc

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The main opposition in Bihar the Rashtriya Janata Dal is non-committal on the West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamta Banerjee's willingness to lead the 'INDIA' bloc. RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said on Sunday that the matter has not been discussed as yet. RJD spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari, however, admitted that …

Karnataka BJP rebel MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to meet party's high command in New Delhi
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Karnataka BJP rebel MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal to meet party's high command in New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s rebel BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal will be meeting the party’s high command on Wednesday in New Delhi. BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi, who is a close aide to Yatnal told reporters that the latter is going to explain Om Pathak, member secretary of BJP’s disciplinary committee. We have the same stance on the issue as the party, and it …

Priyanka Joins Gandhis: Which Other Families Are In Parliament Together?
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Priyanka Joins Gandhis: Which Other Families Are In Parliament Together?

ABP News  

Priyanka Gandhi Oath: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take oath as the MP from the Wayanad Lok Sabha Seat on Thursday, making her the third Gandhi family member in the current Parliament. Priyanka won the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll with a thumping margin of over four lakh votes, surpassing Rahul's victory margin in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, in …

Prithviraj Chavan To Amit Thackeray: Major Upsets In Maharashtra Elections
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Prithviraj Chavan To Amit Thackeray: Major Upsets In Maharashtra Elections

ABP News  

The Maharashtra polls threw surprises that even the winning Mahayuti alliance did not expect but also delivered some major upsets. Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, former cabinet minister Rajesh Tope, and Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat were some of the bigwigs who had to wrest power after a long spell in power. Among debutant contestants, Raj Thackeray's son and MNS leader …

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
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Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader
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Election results Highlights: CM Eknath Shinde picked as Shiv Sena's legislative leader

Hindustan Times  

Election results live: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said that Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the state chief minister. Election results Highlights: In a historic mandate, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi stunned. • BJP won 132 out of 148 seats it contested, with allies …

Setback for Congress as top guns, dynasts lose plot & bite Maharashtra dust
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Setback for Congress as top guns, dynasts lose plot & bite Maharashtra dust

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The results of the Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday came as a severe jolt to prominent members of the Congress, many of whom come from political dynasties. Balasaheb Thorat, the Congress legislative leader and a chief ministerial aspirant who had previously won elections eight times, lost to a relatively lesser-known Shiv Sena candidate, Amol Khatal, in his traditional constituency …

Anita Katyal | Atishi, Sisodia may change their seats; EAM plays squash & breathes cricket
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anita Katyal | Atishi, Sisodia may change their seats; EAM plays squash & breathes cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

Now that the Jharkhand and Maharashtra Assembly polls are over, the next electoral battleground is all set to shift to Delhi. # Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami goes out of his way to emulate his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath’s style of functioning but nothing seems to work for him as his popularity ratings show little signs of improvement. …

UP bypoll wins show people's faith in Modi: Yogi
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UP bypoll wins show people's faith in Modi: Yogi

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: With the Uttar Pradesh assembly bypoll trends and results coming in favour of NDA-BJP candidates, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said these are proof of people's unwavering faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The victory of the BJP-NDA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections is a proof of people's unwavering faith in the successful leadership …

Mahayuti heavyweights leading in Maharashtra polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahayuti heavyweights leading in Maharashtra polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have established comfortable leads in their respective assembly constituencies in the November 20 state elections. Some senior Congress leaders, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and legislature party leader Balasaheb Thorat are trailing behind their nearest rivals as per the updated figures provided by the Election …

‘Ek hai toh safe hai, Modi hai toh…’: Devendra Fadnavis’ first reaction as NDA takes commanding lead in Maharashtra
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‘Ek hai toh safe hai, Modi hai toh…’: Devendra Fadnavis’ first reaction as NDA takes commanding lead in Maharashtra

Live Mint  

When your party is winning the elections, who cares about a controversy? Despite the row surrounding the “Ek hain toh safe hain” slogan by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis – the man of the moment – reiterated it as the National Democratic Alliance took a commanding lead in the Maharashtra Election Results 2024. In his …

BJP's Sreejaya Chavan ahead in Maharashtra's Bhokar by 12,367 votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Sreejaya Chavan ahead in Maharashtra's Bhokar by 12,367 votes

Hindustan Times  

BJP candidate Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of ex-Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, is leading in Bhokar, as the per the latest poll data. Sreejaya Chavan was earlier in the Congress and shifted her political loyalty to the BJP after her father joined the saffron outfit in February this year. Sreejaya Chavan was earlier in the Congress and shifted her political loyalty …

Bihar bypolls 2024: Ruling NDA leads in 3 assembly seats, BSP holds one
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar bypolls 2024: Ruling NDA leads in 3 assembly seats, BSP holds one

Live Mint  

The ruling NDA alliance in Bihar took an early lead in three out of the four assembly constituencies where bypolls were held on November 13, as per officials on Saturday. In the Imamganj constituency, Deepa Kumari of the Hindustani Awam Morcha, an alliance partner of the NDA, was leading by 1,553 votes over her nearest rival, Raushan Kumar of the …

Kerala bypoll results: CPI (M) leads with 17,509 votes in Chelakkara; Congress, BJP trail
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala bypoll results: CPI (M) leads with 17,509 votes in Chelakkara; Congress, BJP trail

Hindustan Times  

CPI's UR Pradeep is leading in the Chelakkara Assembly seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is leading from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, counting for which began on Saturday morning, as per the early trends from the Election Commission of India. …

Rajasthan Bypoll Election Results 2024 LIVE: List of leading BJP, Congress, BAP candidates in 7 seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Rajasthan Bypoll Results 2024 LIVE: The counting for votes is still underway for the seven constituency seats of Rajasthan, check out the list of all the leading and trailing candidates from these seats. Seat Name Leading candidate Trailing candidate Dausa Deen Dayal Jag Mohan Chorasi Anil Kumar Katara Karilal Salumber Jitesh Kumar Katara Shanti Amrit Lal Meena Deoli-Uniara Rajendra Gurjar …

Jharkhand Election Results: Babulal Marandi leads by 1,840 votes over CPIML’s Rajkumar Yadav
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election Results: Babulal Marandi leads by 1,840 votes over CPIML’s Rajkumar Yadav

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Jharkhand unit chief, Babulal Marandi, was leading by 1,840 votes over CPIML's Rajkumar Yadav in the Dhanwar assembly seat after the first round of vote counting, according to the Election Commission of India. Marandi won the Dhanwar seat in the 2019 assembly polls as a Jharkhand Vikas Morcha candidate by defeating the BJP's Lakshman Prasad Singh …

Chatra Assembly Election Results LIVE: Will Janardhan Paswan's switch to LJP (RV) help him secure victory?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chatra Assembly Election Results LIVE: Will Janardhan Paswan's switch to LJP (RV) help him secure victory?

India TV News  

Chatra Assembly Election Result 2024: Vote counting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections will begin at 8 am on Saturday, with the Chatra constituency being one of the key areas of focus. Among them were Janardhan Paswan of the BJP ally Lok Janshakti Party, Umesh Kumar Bharti from the INDIA bloc, Rashmi Prakash from the RJD, Pun Bhuiyo from CPI, Ashok …

Bihar bypolls: NDA wins all four seats, PK's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open its account
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bihar bypolls: NDA wins all four seats, PK's Jan Suraaj Party fails to open its account

New Indian Express  

PATNA: With Bihar assembly election nearly less than a year away, the opposition INDIA bloc suffered a major jolt when the ruling NDA won all four assembly seats in the by-elections held on November 13. The alliance's latest victory also saw Bihar BJP once again reposing faith in the leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar as state party president and …

Batenge toh katenge: Yogi Adityanath's reminder as BJP dominates UP bypolls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Batenge toh katenge: Yogi Adityanath's reminder as BJP dominates UP bypolls

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday praised the BJP's dominant performance in the bypolls and said it was due to the good governance and welfare policies of the government. Reiterating his 'batenge toh katenge' slogan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'ek hain toh safe hain' slogan, Adityanath said the BJP's performance in the bypolls was a testament to …

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After facing a humiliating defeat in recent Lok Sabha polls, the ruling BJP managed to salvage its pride by sweeping the bypoll to nine assembly constituencies winning seven of them on Saturday. While Moradabad’s Kundarki, the stronghold of senior SP leader late Shafiqur Rehman Barq, is a Muslim-dominated seat, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar has a substantial chunk of Dalit …

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Bypoll Election Results LIVE: List of leading candidates in 9 assembly seats | Full list

India TV News  

The BJP was leading in four seats while the Samajwadi Party was ahead in two of the nine assembly seats for which bypolls were held, according to Election Commission trends on Saturday. The Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats independently, while Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen fielded candidates in Ghaziabad, Kundarki and Meerapur. BJP allies, such as Apna …

Shrigonda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Pachpute Vikram Babanrao with 99820 defeats Independent candidate Jagtap Rahul Kundlikrao
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shrigonda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Pachpute Vikram Babanrao with 99820 defeats Independent candidate Jagtap Rahul Kundlikrao

India Today  

Live blog Shrigonda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Pachpute Vikram Babanrao with 99820 defeats Independent candidate Jagtap Rahul Kundlikrao Shrigonda Election Results 2024 Live: BJP's Pachpute Vikram Babanrao has emerged victorious with 99820 votes. Shrigonda, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 37 BJP's Pachpute Vikram Babanrao with 99820 defeats Independent candidate Jagtap Rahul Kundlikrao After a long see-saw battle, …

Parties Brace for Results in Jharkhand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parties Brace for Results in Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: There is guarded optimism in the BJP-led NDA and the I.N.D.I.A. While the NDA parties are hoping that the exit polls predicting their win come true, the Opposition camp is also confident. Chief Minister Hemant Soren contested from Barhait, his wife Kalpana from Gandey, while the Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri contested from Chandankiyari. Here the BJP …

Jarmundi, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Devendra Kunwar wins Jarmundi with 94892 votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jarmundi, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Devendra Kunwar wins Jarmundi with 94892 votes

India Today  

Live blog Jarmundi, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP's Devendra Kunwar wins Jarmundi with 94892 votes Jarmundi Election Results 2024 Live: BJP's Devendra Kunwar has emerged victorious with 94892 votes. Jarmundi, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 42 Check here for the latest updates on the victory or defeat of prominent candidates in the Jarmundi CANDIDATE STATUS PARTY VOTE Devendra …

Smaller parties keep both alliances guessing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smaller parties keep both alliances guessing

Hindustan Times  

With predictions of a close fight between the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances and the possibility of a hung house, smaller parties in Maharashtra are keeping both sides guessing as to where their loyalties lie. Smaller parties keep both alliances guessing Leaders of the smaller parties said they would decide which way to go after the results …

Why Rahul Gandhi, Congress Chief skipped ally JMM's poll rallies in Jharkhand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Rahul Gandhi, Congress Chief skipped ally JMM's poll rallies in Jharkhand

India Today  

Jharkhand witnessed an intense campaign ahead of the two-phase assembly election, with prominent leaders from both the NDA and the INDIA bloc holding a series of rallies across the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the charge for the BJP, while Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi spearheaded rallies for their party. …

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role in government formation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In politics, especially during elections, things are rarely as they seem – foes engage in friendly fights; rebels who are not really rebels but are merely hedging their bets; and candidates who are not actually switching sides but being strategically borrowed by major parties to boost their chances in the numbers game. Rebels, independents likely to play pivotal role …

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar/Beed: Marathwada, comprising eight districts in central Maharashtra, played a significant part in skewing the numbers against the ruling Mahayuti in the Lok Sabha elections six months ago. Marathwada, which has 46 assembly seats, has seen many stalwart leaders such as Raosaheb Danve, Pankaja Munde and Pratap Chikhalikar, backed by former chief minister Ashok Chavan, lose their seats …

Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls: Amid fight for Muslim votes, BJP aims to breach SP fort Kundarki
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results

New Indian Express  

Are Apaksha candidates – rebel independents – a curse or boon? There are over 7000 candidates fighting the elections and the presence of independents in such large numbers has turned many bipolar contests into triangular fights and in some places even multipolar ones. Shirish Chaudhari, who is close to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, is contesting as an independent against …

First bypolls in Bengal since Kolkata RG Kar case; Wayanad test for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
1 month, 4 weeks ago

First bypolls in Bengal since Kolkata RG Kar case; Wayanad test for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Hindustan Times  

As the first phase of the Jharkhand assembly elections is underway, by-elections are also being held for the Wayanad parliamentary seat in Kerala and six seats in West Bengal. Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a meeting ahead of the Wayanad seat bypoll Notably, these are the first elections in West Bengal since the rape and murder of a trainee …

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Reputations of political heavyweights including CM Bhajanlal Sharma on the line as voting ends in Rajasthan bypolls

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Voting for the bypolls across seven assembly seats in Rajasthan concluded on Wednesday, with 69 candidates in the race. The results on November 23 will significantly impact the political influence of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara, Sachin Pilot, Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirori Lal Meena, RLP Chief Hanuman Beniwal, and BAP leader Rajkumar Roat. Under …

News Analysis: Bypoll candidates milk caste identity in western Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

News Analysis: Bypoll candidates milk caste identity in western Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

With a week left for the byelection in nine constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, candidates are busy casting the party ideology into the caste mould. While the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Kundarki accepted a skull cap and keffiyeh from Muslim voters at a public function, visuals of the party candidate from Khair squatting on stage with folded hands in the …

Rajasthan’s seven Assembly bypolls present a test of credibility for veteran leaders
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rajasthan’s seven Assembly bypolls present a test of credibility for veteran leaders

The Hindu  

The byelections to seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan, being held on Wednesday, have presented a test of credibility for veteran leaders of both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress. Five of the seven seats fell vacant following the election of sitting MLAs, all of whom were from Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc, as Lok Sabha Members. …

Kolhapur assembly polls: Rebels threaten to topple established party contests
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kolhapur assembly polls: Rebels threaten to topple established party contests

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: In Kolhapur district’s 10 assembly constituencies, rebels threaten to upend established party contests between the two alliances – ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. In Kolhapur district’s 10 assembly constituencies, rebels threaten to upend established party contests between the two alliances – ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA. I) The district is marked by the presence of powerful figures …

Khunti Assembly Election 2024: Can BJP's Nilkanth Singh Munda beat JMM's Ram Surya Munda?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Khunti Assembly Election 2024: Can BJP's Nilkanth Singh Munda beat JMM's Ram Surya Munda?

India TV News  

Khunti Assembly Election 2024: With the Jharkhand Assembly elections around the corner, all eyes are on the high-stakes Khunti seat. In 2014, Munda got 59,198 votes by a huge margin, Sushil Pahan of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha got 32,871 votes and Dayamani Barla of JVM got 20,726 votes. Key candidates In a fresh challenge, the JMM has fielded Ram Surya Munda …

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jharkhand Polls: 1.37 Crore Electors Set To Vote In Phase 1; Champai Soren, 6 Ministers Among Candidates

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Jharkhand Election 2024: The first phase of voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand is set to take place on Wednesday, November 13, with a fierce contest between the National Democratic Alliance and the INDIA Bloc. Among them is former Chief Minister Champai Soren, who, after joining the BJP just a month after being ousted from the Chief Minister’s office, …

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