Articles for Tribal Seats

How BJP is using Modi strategically in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls
2 months ago

How BJP is using Modi strategically in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centrestage for the BJP in the Maharashtra poll campaign with his November 8 rally in the northwestern district of Dhule—the first of 10 scheduled events over the next six days to give momentum to his party and the ruling Mahayuti. Wooing the tribal communities, Modi has given the BJP credit for the election of Droupadi …

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Soren skipping summons as he has something to hide; challenge govt to raid my premises, have no fear: Marandi
1 year, 1 month ago

Soren skipping summons as he has something to hide; challenge govt to raid my premises, have no fear: Marandi

Hindustan Times  

Hitting back at the non-BJP parties of accusing the Narendra Modi government of misusing the central agencies, Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi said on Tuesday that only those who have something to hide are afraid of facing the agencies. Marandi, who holds the distinction of being the first CM of the state, challenged the Soren government to send their agencies …

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BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh assembly polls
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: As Chhattisgarh gears up for the assembly elections next month, the opposition BJP in the state faces an uphill task to win the support of tribal population, that is said to have significantly influenced the poll outcome in the past. The ruling Congress, which won 25 out of 29 ST-reserved seats in the 2018 assembly polls, is hopeful of …

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Traditional tribal bodies threaten to boycott Nagaland civic polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Traditional tribal bodies threaten to boycott Nagaland civic polls

The Hindu  

The traditional tribal bodies have threatened to boycott the civic polls in Nagaland unless the government guarantees that reserving 33% of the seats would not violate the provisions of Article 371A of the Constitution of India. Describing the Nagaland Municipal Act of 2001 as a “borrowed” piece of legislation, the Hohos said any part or Section of this Act infringing …

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BJP Ensured Land Rights for Tribals and Respect for Women: MoS & Tripura Nominee Pratima Bhoumik
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP Ensured Land Rights for Tribals and Respect for Women: MoS & Tripura Nominee Pratima Bhoumik

News 18  

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik is gearing up to contest the Tripura election from Dhanpur seat on February 16. Bhoumik’s rise up the ranks to the Centre is a story of humble beginning that’s coming full circle with the poll battle in Tripura, where she worked hard to build the party organisation. In an …

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A ‘royal’ challenge for BJP in Tripura
2 years, 1 month ago

A ‘royal’ challenge for BJP in Tripura

The Hindu  

On November 12, Tripura’s newest tribe-based political party organised a rally in the heart of Agartala. It also made the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party wary of the damage the TIPRA Motha could inflict in some of the 40 “non-tribal” seats in the event of a multi-cornered contest. Since 2019, when Mr. Deb Barman quit the Congress and began mobilising support …

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How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign
2 years, 5 months ago

How BJP forced cracks in Opposition ranks during Droupadi Murmu's presidential campaign

India Today  

The mandate to choose the country's 15th president is locked, with elected representatives of Parliament and state assemblies casting their votes, the results of which will be known by July 21. But more than managing the numbers, the BJP’s extensive campaign to get India its first tribal woman president has provided the party an opportunity to earn brownie points with …

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Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura chief minister, says will serve people
2 years, 8 months ago

Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura chief minister, says will serve people

Deccan Chronicle  

Agartala: A day after being elected as the ruling BJP's legislature party leader, Manik Saha was sworn in as the new chief minister of Tripura. Congratulating the newly appointed CM of the northeastern state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that Mr Saha will add vigour to the state's development journey. Deputy chief minister Jishnu Dev Varma and minister Ram …

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Setting right the focal point of J&K tribal politics
2 years, 11 months ago

Setting right the focal point of J&K tribal politics

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission has recently shared its interim report with the five associate members, the elected Members of Parliament from the erstwhile State. A lack of political will Nothing in Article 370 has prevented the provision of political reservation to STs or extension of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 to J&K. The Valley-based parties were not in …

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