CHIEF MINISTERIAL FACE
Congress may not project CM face for Haryana polls: Party in-charge for state
Congress leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.
Mohan Charan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM
Mohan Charan Majhi becomes Odisha's 15th CM, sworn in at Bhubaneswar's Janta Maidan with PM Modi and BJP leaders present. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida appointed deputy CMs. Majhi, a tribal leader, began as a Sarpanch, later rising in BJP ranks. Known for advocacy and facing controversies, he's now tasked with governance.
Ministerial picks from Bihar reflect NDA's concern for fine caste balance
NDA prioritizes leaders from MBCs, SCs, and OBCs for ministerial berths in Bihar ahead of assembly polls, aiming to strengthen grip on social justice politics in the caste-diverse state.
Bihar BJP's agenda: Fresh faces in Union Cabinet, state unit rejig
BJP in Bihar plans to induct new faces in the Union cabinet, restructuring its organization. Previous ministers denied tickets in 2024 elections, new leaders to maintain caste balance. Possible comebacks for Ravi Shankar Prasad and Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Focus on addressing voter grievances before crucial assembly elections.
TDP eyes speaker post, 6 ministerial berths and Andhra special status in NDA negotiations
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the largest member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after the BJP, has compiled a list of demands. These demands include the post of Speaker, six positions in the Council of Ministers, and special status for Andhra Pradesh, sources said.
INDIA bloc to pick PM within 48 hours, party with maximum seats 'natural claimant' to leadership: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh discusses the potential inclusion of NDA allies like JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu in the INDIA bloc post Lok Sabha polls.
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Election heat peaks: From tale of CM’s Chair to bureaucratic countdown
With results day close by, bureaucrats working in central government offices are counting their last few days of ease. Having put together plans for 100 days and five years, several top bureaucrats are learnt to have used the window to go out on a short leave to take a quick breather. Reason is obvious — while results day can be uncertain, it is certain that the new government will keep them on their toes.
Pankaja Munde's battle for redemption in Beed faces a Maratha hurdle
Now contesting from the water-starved constituency of Beed, Pankaja Munde has her work cut out. One of the only places in Maharashtra that saw widespread violence during 2023's Maratha quota agitation, the demand for reservation has soured Munde's - an OBC leader - relationship with the locals. This year's general election could be the foundation for Munde's return to the limelight.
Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP's CM face to be decided by party's parliamentary committee, says Manmohan Samal
Amid speculation over BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Odisha, party's state chief Manmohan Samal said the parliamentary committee will decide. BJD leaders predicted the announcement on social media. BJD's Sasmit Patra claimed BJP faced internal disputes, while BJP leaders criticized BJD's governance and projects. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted migration issues.
"Going to extend support to Congress from outside": Independent MLAs in Haryana after withdrawing support to BJP
In a blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana, three independent MLAs have withdrawn their support to it. The three MLAs are Randhir Golan from Pundri, Dharmpal Gonder from Nilokheri and Sombir Singh Sangwan from Charkhi Dadri.
Ex-Army chief VK Singh sabotaged revocation of AFSPA in J-K, alleges Omar Abdullah
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah accused BJP leader Gen (retd) V K Singh of hindering the revocation of AFSPA during UPA-2. Abdullah questioned Singh's opposition to revoking AFSPA, urging the Union home minister to address public movement issues on the Srinagar-Jammu highway and release J-K prisoners. Abdullah expressed concern that AFSPA promises may not be upheld post-elections.
Himachal political crisis: Who is Vikramaditya Singh creating all sorts of troubles for CM Sukhu?
Vikramaditya Singh, son of late CM Virbhadra Singh, resigned as Himachal Pradesh minister. The ruling dispensation's loss in the Rajya Sabha seat may lead to a no-trust motion. Singh defied his party's stance with a visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
CM firm that ministers would have to take LS poll plunge if local leaders favoured their names
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that ministers may have to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls if recommended. The party will give tickets as per local leaders' wishes. The Congress aims to win at least 20 out of 28 seats.
JMM chief Shibu Soren's youngest son Basant, 7 others sworn in as ministers in Champai Soren govt
Basant Soren, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo Shibu Soren's youngest son, on Friday took oath as minister in the Champai Soren-led government in Jharkhand, along with seven others. Basant is also the younger brother of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who is in judicial custody in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
Had I been son of senior leader, I would have got control of party: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar denies corruption allegations, garners support from party workers, plans to field a new candidate from Baramati, and addresses inquiries and allegations of corruption.
"Lalu Yadav authorised to take decision he wants": RJD's Manoj Jha amid political storm brewing in Bihar
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha said that Lalu Prasad Yadav has been authorized to make decisions regarding the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The RJD held a positive meeting in Patna where all state and national issues were discussed. The ruling JD(U)-RJD-Congress alliance in Bihar is on the brink of collapse as there is a likelihood of Nitish Kumar crossing over to the NDA again. If Nitish crosses over, this would be the fourth time he would be switching sides.
No dispute in INDIA bloc over convenor's post: Sharad Pawar; says no need to project any face
NCP president Sharad Pawar on Saturday asserted that there was no dispute among the INDIA bloc members over appointing its convenor, but said there was no need to project any face for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the leader can be chosen once the results are declared.
Mamata Banerjee & Arvind Kejriwal propose Kharge as PM face; 'let's win first', says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
During a meeting of the opposition bloc INDIA, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's name as the prime ministerial candidate. However, Kharge emphasized the need to prioritize winning the election first before deciding on other matters.
INDIA parties to focus on seat sharing, no decision on PM face
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that INDIA bloc parties will prioritize state-level seat-sharing talks and conduct public meetings across the country. He emphasized that decisions regarding the prime ministerial candidate will be made after the elections.
Shiv Sena (UBT) to push for coordinator during INDIA bloc meeting: Sources
Uddhav Thackeray who heads the Balasaheb Thackeray faction has said that the INDIA opposition bloc needs to give a ‘face’ (read prime ministerial candidate) to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thackeray who is in Delhi for the INDIA alliance meet gave indications that his faction of the Shiv Sena would be pushing for a coordinator of the alliance to be appointed as soon as possible and would also like a PM candidate from the INDIA opposition bloc̣.
Why BJP chose fresh CM faces ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections
The BJP surprised everyone by choosing new chief ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. Instead of selecting top contenders Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje, and Raman Singh, the party opted for Mohan Yadav, Bhajan Lal Sharma, and Vishnu Deo Sai. This decision seems to be a part of the BJP's larger strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, aiming to balance caste equations and prevent the opposition's use of caste as a weapon. This also marks the end of an era of chief ministers chosen during the time of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani.
Bhajanlal Sharma, first-time MLA, to be Rajasthan's Chief Minister
Bhajanlal Sharma, an MLA from Sanganer, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). The party also announced Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as deputy chief ministers. This decision brings an end to the uncertainty over leadership in the state, following the BJP's recent victory in the elections.
Rajasthan's new CM to be announced today: Who will be crowned the state's ruler?
The BJP reclaimed power in Rajasthan, securing 115 out of 199 Assembly constituencies, with Congress securing 68 seats. As the party looks to appoint a new Chief Minister, potential candidates include Vasundhara Raje, the two-time former chief minister; Baba Balak Nath, likened to UP CM Yogi Adityanath; and Princess Diya Kumari, a member of the Jaipur royal family. Raje, known as 'Rani,' won the Jhalrapatan seat by a significant margin.
Madhya Pradesh: Mohan Yadav is BJP's surprise pick as Chief Minister
BJP also named Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda, a SC, as deputy chief ministers. While both Yadav and Devda are from Malwa-Nimar region, Shukla is from Vindh. After appointing a ST as Chhattisgarh CM with OBC and Brahmin deputy CMs. The BJP chose an OBC as Madhya Pradesh CM with SC and Brahmin deputy CMs, achieving caste balance.
Lotus is our face in every election: Union minister Piyush Goyal on BJP's chief ministerial face in poll-bound MP
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that the lotus symbolizes the BJP in every election, amid speculation over the party's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh. Goyal expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious. The main opposition Congress claimed that Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was trying to pressure PM Modi after the CM's recent remarks.
Want Rahul Gandhi to be INDIA bloc's prime ministerial face: Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed his support for Rahul Gandhi to be the prime ministerial face of the INDIA bloc. Baghel claimed that the BJP is intimidated by Rahul Gandhi's popularity, which led to his disqualification from Lok Sabha and eviction from his official residence.
Rahul Gandhi to be opposition's prime ministerial face in 2024 polls: Kamal Nath
Kamal Nath also said that no one in the history of the world has undertaken such a long 'padayatra'. No family other than the Gandhi family has given so many sacrifices for the country, the Congress leader said.
'People at top' want weak CM for Punjab who can dance to their tunes: Navjot Sidhu
This came as the Congress party is set to announce its CM face in Punjab. Sidhu further said that electing a good Chief Minister is only in the hands of the voters of Punjab.
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