BJP LEADER JANARDAN MISHRA
BJP youth wing leader shot dead in Indore; cops identify two accused
BJP youth wing leader Monu Kalyane shot dead in Indore, Madhya Pradesh by motorcycle-borne persons in front of a shop on Jail Road.
Hearing in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed to June 26
The hearing in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Amit Shah has been rescheduled to June 26 due to the concerned judge being on leave. The case, filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, is ongoing in the MP/MLA court. Gandhi had appeared in court on February 20 and was granted bail. The complaint stemmed from Gandhi's comments at a press conference in Bengaluru, where he referred to Shah as an "accused" in a murder case. Shah was later discharged in a fake encounter case from 2005.
Mohan Charan Majhi: All about BJP's tribal leader who will be next CM of Odisha
Following an extensive tenure with the BJD in Odisha, a tribal leader is poised to assume the role of the state's new Chief Minister, alongside Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida as Deputy Chief Ministers. At 53 years old, Mohan Charan Majhi, the BJP chief whip in the Odisha Assembly, emerged victorious in the Assembly poll from the Keonjhar constituency, securing a win over his closest contender, Mina Majhi of the BJD, by a margin of 11,577 votes.
Odisha: BJP legislative meet today, oath ceremony on June 12
The swearing-in ceremony which was earlier planned for June 10 has now been shifted to June 12. Party sources told ET that this was done to ensure availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders for the swearing-in ceremony at the Janta Maidan in Bhubaneshwar.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan praises PM-designate Modi ahead of swearing-in ceremony
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan expressed that it is a great privilege for India that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being sworn in for the third time, foreseeing the country's development and global leadership under his leadership. Fellow BJP leader Narottam Mishra also hailed the occasion as joyous, criticizing opposition parties for questioning Modi's achievements.
Hearing in Amit Shah defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed to June 18
Last December, the court issued a warrant against Gandhi. Subsequently, the Congress leader halted his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Amethi on February 20, appeared in the court, and was granted bail. The complaint was filed on August 4, 2018, against Gandhi for his alleged objectionable comments against Shah made at a press conference in Bengaluru in May of that year during the Karnataka elections.
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Odisha chief minister likely to be chosen in BJP Parliamentary Party meet on Friday
The BJP is set to select the chief minister of Odisha during a Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi after winning 78 seats in the 147-member state Assembly Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other MLAs are in the running. PM Modi had declared that the new CM would be a 'Bhoomiputra' an would be sworn in on June 10 at Janata Maidan.
Mayawati's BSP faces setback in Lok Sabha elections as core jatav voters shift loyalties
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha elections, losing core Jatav voters. Mayawati's post-poll ambitions were undermined, and Chandrashekhar Azad emerged as an alternative. BSP's decline was attributed to strategic missteps, internal dissent, and the BJP's welfare schemes, leading to a significant drop in vote share.
Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Rajeev Chandrashekhar among 13 losing Union ministers
BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni, and Kailash Chaudhary faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, relying on allies to form the government after stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states.
UP court fixes June 7 for hearing defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer Kashi Prasad Shukla gave an application in the court, saying the Congress leader was busy campaigning for Lok Sabha polls and needed time to appear before the court.
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi seeks her ninth term as MP from Sultanpur
In Sultanpur, amidst the high-octane campaigns focusing on family, religion, and national and international issues in neighboring Amethi and Raebareli, BJP's Maneka Gandhi is pursuing a second term with a focus on her track record of addressing local and hyperlocal issues. Her popularity spans across religious and caste lines, which is proving advantageous for her reelection bid.
Lok Sabha polls: BJP's journo pick Vs Congress' educationist in Kanpur
Kanpur, one of the oldest major industrial and commercial centres of Uttar Pradesh which has in the past sent heavyweights such as Murli Manohar Joshi and former Union minister Shriprakash Jaiswal to Parliament, is currently held by the BJP's Satyadev Pachauri, 76, who is not contesting this time.
UP gears up for fourth phase of polls in 13 constituencies
Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh covering 13 parliamentary constituencies will happen soon. Key candidates include SP president Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj and Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni in Kheri. BJP is banking on 11 sitting MPs and has fielded new candidates in two constituencies. Over 2.46 crore voters are eligible. Campaigning saw heated exchanges, with PM Modi criticizing opposition parties' strategies and Rahul Gandhi predicting a significant win for the Congress-INDIA bloc.
VK Pandian: Why is Naveen Patnaik's right hand man under fire from PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
VK Pandian, a former IAS officer hailing from Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a central figure within the BJD party. His rapid ascent and perceived alignment with CM Naveen Patnaik have drawn both attention and criticism from opposition leaders, sparking debates about Odia identity and leadership in the state. As Pandian assumes a key role in the party's campaign machinery, his influence and potential succession to Naveen's legacy are under intense scrutiny.
Akhilesh Yadav will be defeated in Kannauj, Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli: Keshav Prasad Maurya
Maurya predicts BJP's victory with over 400 seats, accusing the opposition of misleading about Constitution's safety. He supports Saket Mishra in Shravasti for the May 25 polls.
All three remaining AAP candidates file nomination in Delhi
AAP candidates from East Delhi, New Delhi and West Delhi Lok Sabha seats filed their nomination papers amid fanfare and in the presence of senior party leaders on Saturday. All the three candidates - Kuldeep Kumar (East Delhi), Somnath Bharti (New Delhi) and Mahabal Mishra (West Delhi) - took out roadshows along with senior AAP leaders and volunteers of the party before filing nominations.
Kejriwal's guarantees visible, Modi's guarantees 'jumla': AAP West Delhi candidate Mahabal Mishra
AAP Lok Sabha candidate from West Delhi, Mahabal Mishra, has appreciated the work done by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying his "guarantees are visible on the ground" while Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantees are "jumla" (rhetoric). Asserting that the people are angry over the arrest of AAP's national convener, Mishra said there is a wave of sympathy for him.
UP: Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed to May 14
The hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a remark against Union Home Minister Amit Shah will now take place on May 14, as no judge has been assigned to the MP-MLA court. The complaint was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra six years ago. The court issued a warrant against Gandhi, who halted his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and appeared in court. Shah was discharged in a 2005 fake encounter case four years prior.
Congress woes continue in MP, party MLA Ramniwas Rawat joins BJP on day of Rahul Gandhi visit
Senior Congress leader and sitting Madhya Pradesh MLA Ramniwas Rawat has joined the BJP, dealing another blow to the opposition party following the withdrawal of its candidate from the Indore Lok Sabha seat. Rawat, who joined the BJP at a rally in Sheopur district in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was considered close to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh. Morena mayor Sharda Solanki also joined the BJP alongside Rawat. Rawat's defection comes ahead of polling in the Morena Lok Sabha seat, where Sheopur is located, scheduled for May 7.
UP: Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed to May 2
According to Rahul Gandhi's counsel Kashi Prasad Shukla, the hearing was scheduled for Monday but could not be held as a judge was yet to be assigned to the court.
Madhya Pradesh: Several Congress leaders, including ex-MLA, join BJP amid Lok Sabha polls
Speaking on the occasion, CM Mohan Yadav said, "We accept you all (Congress leaders and workers) with an open heart in our family (BJP); as I already said, in a way sugar is ground in milk, similarly we have welcomed you all. You can put your suggestions on any issue. Trends of the first phase of polling in the state are quite friendly and with a thumping majority BJP government is all set to be formed."
UP: Hearing in 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi postponed to April 22
Mishra's advocate, Santosh Pandey, said he gave an application to the court, seeking the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Gandhi. But since the judge was on leave, the hearing could not take place and the matter was posted for April 22.
Removal of Arvind Kejriwal's private secretary will pave way for probe into excise policy scam: BJP
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's private secretary, Bibhav Kumar, was removed by the Vigilance Directorate over alleged violations in his appointment, paving the way for a probe into an excise policy scam. The BJP sees this as an administrative move to ensure an impartial investigation, citing Kumar's appointment as "illegal." The AAP has not responded yet. Kumar's removal has raised questions about the AAP's anti-corruption stance. The Vigilance Directorate's order cited violations in Kumar's appointment and a pending criminal case against him.
Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: UP court schedules hearing on April 2
A special court in Delhi has postponed the hearing on a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to April 2 due to a strike by lawyers. The case was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra for alleged objectionable remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah. The court had issued a warrant against Gandhi in December last year, but he was granted bail after appearing in court during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Amethi on February 20.
Top Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh not willing to contest Lok Sabha polls: CM Mohan Yadav
In the first phase of elections, scheduled for April 19, polling will be held in six seats in MP. "Congress' candidates have not yet hit the ground whereas BJP 's Sidhi nominee, Rajesh Mishra, has become the first candidate in the state to file his nomination papers," Yadav said.
Strong pitch for hike in NREGS base wage rate
The standing committee on rural development & panchayati raj has called for an upward revision of the base wage rate under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. At the same time, it has suggested that the base year used for computing wage growth be updated from the current 2009-10 to reflect today's reality.
Three MLAs 'beaten up, compelled' to take oath by Meitei group Arambai Tenggol at Imphal's Kangla Fort
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated in X, "The Indian National Congress strongly condemns the brutal physical assault on Manipur PCC President K. Meghachandra, in a meeting of all-party MLAs/ MPs/ Ministers, under full security protection of state and central forces, at Kangla in Imphal yesterday. The PM, however, continues with his eloquent silence on the enormous tragedy that has overtaken Manipur. "
Amid LS poll buzz on BJP ticket, Assam's Lakhimpur SP Anand Mishra quits IPS
A source in the know said Mishra was eyeing a BJP ticket from Buxar. "Mishra is a Brahmin and Choubey (70) too is eyeing re-nomination from the party. Mishra has increased his visibility in the area. He is providing free coaching to students. There were social media posts from his village about his engagement there." Mishra had a huge fan following on social media, when he was posted in Dhubri, due to his fitness regime and guitar-playing skills.
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