CONGRESS ALLIANCE
Congress will prepare to contest from all seats in Maharashtra assembly polls, says state chief Nana Patole
"A party should have its organisational structure and work at every place. An alliance will be formed as per the seat sharing on the merits. Preparing for all seats is not wrong, and even our alliance partners are preparing the same way. We will contest the elections as Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)," the Congress leader said. The MVA comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress, which bagged 30 out of 48 seats in the recently held Look Sabha elections.
No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Nadda writes to Kharge, questions Congress' 'stoic silence'
BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, criticising the Congress party's silence on the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy that claimed 56 lives. He called it a "man-made disaster" due to a nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI alliance and illicit liquor mafia. Nadda urged Kharge to push for a CBI probe, demand the removal of the State Prohibition Minister, and increase compensation for the victims' families. Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the SC community and calling out Rahul Gandhi for his inaction.
Pro-tem Speaker appointment row: 'NDA govt insulting opposition', says Congress Lok Sabha MP K Suresh
New Delhi: After the appointment of pro-tem Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress MP, K Suresh said that the NDA government has violated the convention of Lok Sabha. “The NDA government has violated the convention of Lok Sabha. So far, the conven...
Seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra polls yet to begin in MVA; all are equal stakeholders: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that seat-sharing discussions among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls have not started yet. Raut emphasized that all parties within the MVA, including NCP (SP) and Congress, are equal stakeholders. He noted that despite the NCP (SP) having the highest strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) was heavily targeted by the opposition, which impacted its performance. Raut reassured that there will be ample seats for all parties to contest comfortably.
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Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar say there's no question of taking back rebels
When asked about the brand value of Ajit Pawar being dented after the latter won just one Lok Sabha seat, Sharad Pawar referred to the recent Organiser column where an RSS ideologue had slammed the BJP for joining hands with Ajit Pawar. Pawar said, "The article in the organizer reflected their (BJP) experience of (working with) Ajit Pawar."
How Pawan Kalyan is a a perfect fit for Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape
Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party has emerged as a significant political force in Andhra Pradesh, winning both contested Lok Sabha seats and 21 state assembly seats in the recent elections. Formed in 2014, the party's success comes after strategic alliances with the BJP and TDP, and Pawan Kalyan's consistent anti-Congress stance. His grassroots initiative, Jana Vani, connected him with voters, contributing to the party's remarkable performance.
MVA to begin alliance talks early, lay groundwork for Maharashtra polls
Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SCP), has decided to start discussions early for seat-sharing in the assembly elections in Maharashtra, due within four months. The All India Congress Committee has asked senior Maharashtra party leaders to come to New Delhi next week to review the Lok Sabha poll results and make early assessments about the assembly seats that Congress must contest.
Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
"Far from taking responsibility for failure...": Sonia Gandhi's jibe at Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticized Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for seeking a third term as PM, claiming he lost the mandate he sought. She emphasized the CPP's role in holding the government accountable and called for proper parliamentary process. PM Modi will be sworn in today.
Modi does not have mandate like Nehru did, says TMC
Bandyopadhyay said the government is going to take an oath on Sunday "which is okay" according to democratic process but "our leader Mamata Banerjee has declared yesterday this government cannot last long". Nehru was sworn in as the prime minister for the third time in 1962, when the Congress had won 361 seats, 10 down from the Lok Sabha polls of 1957.
Mallikarjun Kharge receives invite for Modi's swearing-in ceremony; Check which opposition leaders are attending
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, sources informed.
Congress did not reject EVMs, says P Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram clarified that his party does not reject Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) but supports improving the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. He emphasised the need for enhancements to ensure transparency, suggesting that voters should be able to physically receive and deposit the VVPAT slip. Chidambaram denied blaming EVMs and advocated for ongoing reform to strengthen the electoral process.
NDA strengthened foundation of a 'new politics' in South with its LS poll performance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the National Democratic Alliance's success in South India during the recent Lok Sabha polls, highlighting victories in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Despite not winning seats in Tamil Nadu, Modi emphasised the rise in NDA's vote share as a positive sign for the future. He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by BJP workers in Kerala and expressed optimism for the alliance's growing influence in the region.
NDA now is 'Nitish-Naidu Dependent Alliance': Congress
Congress criticizes PM Modi for excessive NDA mentions, questions statue relocation. BJP faces backlash over Maharashtra defeat. Ramesh accuses Modi of Constitution 'drama'. Modi appointed PM-designate amidst controversy. Doubts raised on Modi and NDA guarantees.
INDIA bloc's regional allies outdo Congress in putting check on BJP
As the opposition INDIA bloc leaders analysed election results, they acknowledged that the regional allies played a key role in denying BJP a majority, while Congress struggled in direct battles with BJP. The grand old party relied on defeating smaller parties and high-performing allies. Stellar performances by key allies like SP, AITMC, SS, NCP, and DMK were crucial in countering BJP's dominance, with Congress performing better in states where BJP was weaker.
Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP: Ajay Rai
Uttar Pradesh state Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that the Congress-Samajwadi Party coalition is a "natural alliance" and will persist in the upcoming assembly polls to displace the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance was successful in the Lok Sabha elections where the SP won 37 seats, with Rahul Gandhi securing victories in Rae Bareli and Wayanad.
Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram
Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.
Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar want 'special status' for Andhra, Bihar: What is this and why are they asking for it
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result: In the aftermath of the General Elections, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party have emerged as influential players in government formation at the Centre. Their renewed emphasis on securing special category status for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh has reignited discussions on this crucial issue. Let's delve into what special category status entails and why it holds significant importance for these states.
AAP to go solo in Delhi Assembly polls, no alliance with Congress, confirms Gopal Rai
In the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 7 seats of Delhi. PM Modi-led saffron party contested in all seven seats, while AAP fought on 4 and Congress 3 - Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi and North West Delhi. The AAP had fielded its candidates in East Delhi, West Delhi, New Delhi, and South Delhi.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 results: BJP short of majority, its NDA alliance likely to form government with fewer MPs
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Early trends show BJP-led NDA facing losses in strongholds like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. BJP falling below majority mark but gaining in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. Final seat prediction around 290, far from PM Modi's 400-paar expectation. The final numbers are also likely to be far short of the "400-paar" predictions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Why Cho Ramaswamy and Merchant of death are trending along with Narendra Modi
Following the release of two exit poll surveys forecasting over 400 seats for the BJP-led alliance, an older video featuring the late Rajya Sabha member and journalist Cho Ramaswamy began resurfacing. In the video, he refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'merchant of death.'
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