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'Worthy homecoming': BRS leader K Keshava Rao returns to Congress fold
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
Opposition upset as first time non-Congress leader, a 'chai-wala' became PM for third term: Modi
Highlighting his humble origins, Modi took an apparent jibe at the Nehru-Gandhi family saying that its members used to be prime minister and gave little recognition to those from outside their fold, the sources said.
Kiran and Shruti Choudhry join BJP: Several kin of Haryana's famous 'Lals' now in BJP fold
Political dynasties in Haryana, including Kiran Choudhry and Shruti Choudhry, are shifting to the BJP from Congress, reshaping the state's political landscape. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and the legacy of Bansi Lal play crucial roles in these transitions.
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary, daughter Shruti Choudhry join BJP
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, along with their supporters, joined the BJP in New Delhi. They had resigned from Congress, citing party functioning issues. Kiran Choudhry, daughter-in-law of former Haryana CM Bansi Lal, is an MLA, while Shruti was the working president of Haryana Congress. They joined BJP in a ceremony attended by senior party leaders.
Five newly-elected MLAs take oath in Gujarat
Four former Congress legislators and an independent candidate, who won as BJP candidates in the recent bypolls in Gujarat, took oath in Gandhinagar. The BJP retained power in the December 2022 assembly elections, winning 156 out of 182 seats. The party's strength now stands at 161 with the addition of five more MLAs. The Congress turncoat list includes prominent leaders like Arjun Modhvadia, CJ Chavda, Arvind Ladani, and Chirag Patel. The resignations of these leaders came ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as the BJP strategically inducted them to strengthen its position. Sources suggest that Modhvadia and CJ Chavda may soon be included in the state cabinet as the chief minister expands the cabinet. The Gujarat BJP unit is also set for a structural overhaul after state party president CR Patil joined the Union Cabinet.
Nitish Kumar, 2nd biggest ally of BJP, was offered PM post by Oppn, claims KC Tyagi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was offered the prime ministerial post by the Opposition INDIA bloc, according to Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi. However, Kumar declined the offer, stating that he was offered the position by those who did not allow him to become the convenor of the INDIA bloc. Congress leader KC Venugopal denied any knowledge of the INDIA bloc's offer, stating that only he knows about it.
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Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet Amit Shah, PM Modi as he indicates plan to quit the post
Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet with home minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis wants to resign from his post and focus on working for the party full-time after the BJP's poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Despite efforts from his supporters to convince him otherwise, Fadnavis remains firm in his decision. He believes that the BJP could still come to power in the upcoming assembly polls.
After Lok Sabha polls drubbing, Rohit Pawar confident of 16-18 MLAs returning to Sharad Pawar fold
In Mumbai, the BJP and Shiv Sena have been poaching Congress and NCP MLAs for the past ten years. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls saw the BJP-led alliance winning only 17 of the 48 seats, causing concerns among ruling party MLAs. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leads in 150 assembly segments, raising doubts about the ruling party MLAs' re-election prospects.
Riding on Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign, BJP sweeps MP; wrests Chhindwara
The BJP has won all 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Chhindwara, in the recent elections, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and aggressive campaign. Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah's poll strategy led to several Congress workers joining the ruling party, weakening the opposition camp. The BJP's aggressive campaign strategy included eight public meetings and two roadshows in the state, while MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed over 180 public meetings and held around 58 roadshows.
'BJP is Lord Ram's Vyapari' not 'Pujari,'' Congress' Pramod Tiwari takes dig at BJP for losing in Ayodhya
BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Prasad polled 54,567 more votes than the BJP candidate.Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
A tale of two INDIAs: One springs a surprise, the other keeps BJP below halfway mark
The opposition INDIA bloc, led by Congress, achieved a significant poll performance in key states, including Uttar Pradesh, preventing the BJP from securing a majority in the Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi emphasized the rejection of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, triggering a stock market plunge.
Bihar elections: Nitish Kumar-led JDU outperforms BJP
In Bihar, all eyes are on JDU's performance within the NDA alliance. JDU has maintained a lead in 15 seats, outperforming BJP. This is politically significant as JDU excelled in seats with a high Muslim population like Kishanganj, Katihar, and Araria.
BJP's '400 paar' dream lies shattered: What could have gone wrong?
BJP 2024 Election Results : Was the BJP's '400 paar' an over-confident pitch that flew far above the ground reality? Modi has certainly driven the economy ahead at a scorching pace, but the opposition was able to foreground the persisting challenges. What could have gone wrong for the BJP which has a gargantuan election machinery.
Will Modi equal Nehru’s record? These 4 states may hold the key
An analysis based on the 100-200-243 analogy dividing states into three categories – where BJP has not made a mark yet, where BJP is in a direct contest with Congress, and where BJP is locked in battles with regional parties – four states emerge swing states
Cycle hub Ludhiana witnesses Warring-Bittu prestige battle
Ludhiana, India's largest knitwear and bicycle manufacturing hub, is a battleground in the Lok Sabha elections. Punjab Congress leader Amrinder Singh Raja Warring faces off against BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu in a high-stakes contest.
Opposition workers not turning up to vote as their morale is low: Anurag Thakur
In an interview with ET during his campaign, Thakur said soaring heat seems to have contributed to low voter turnout. One doesn't see much enthusiasm in the Opposition cadres, he said, adding that the morale of Congress and Opposition workers is not high at all. That is why they "are not turning up to caste votes".
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress-AAP alliance's future tied to Delhi's result
The outcome of the elections for seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi is anticipated to have significant political ramifications, particularly with the assembly elections looming just eight months away. The direct contest between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress alliance will shape the future of these two political forces in Delhi's landscape. Previously, Delhi elections were largely a showdown between Congress and BJP until the emergence of AAP in 2013, altering the electoral dynamics.
Lok Sabha elections: 58 seats across 6 states, two UTs go to polls in phase six on Saturday
The penultimate phase of polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, covering 58 seats, will be held in six states and union territories including Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.
Will BJP's washing machine ever stop spinning in Maharashtra: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Congress accused the BJP of using a "washing machine" to import leaders in Maharashtra, including those facing anti-graft probes. The Congress posed questions about forest rights, construction worker deaths, and alleged corruption. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi's government for diluting Adivasis' forest rights and alleged that the Forest Rights Act progress was undone.
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.
What Bengal thinks today
BJP’s campaign in the state seems to have stumbled. CAA hasn’t worked for the party. TMC, Congress & CPM are now rivals, not enemies
Belagavi: Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar fights for political survival
Shettar returned to the saffron fold in Jan this year. And now, he is pitted against Congress’s Mrinal Hebbalkar, son of women and child welfare minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Mrinal is contesting for the first time.
Holding Preamble in his hands, Kanhaiya Kumar takes out roadshow in Delhi
Kanhaiya Kumar's roadshow in North East Delhi showcased his focus on youth employment, GST relief, and fair wages. Supporters joined the event, emphasizing the need for education loan waivers and agricultural support.
"Youth wandering on roads begging for jobs with folded hands": Rahul Gandhi targets Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the youth of the country are wandering on every road of the country "begging for jobs with folded hands".
Former BJP MLAs Malikayya Guttedar, Sharada Shetty join Congress
According to sources, Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister and Kharge's son, Priyank Kharge, played a crucial role in bringing him back to the Congress fold. Sharada Mohan Shetty was a Congress MLA from Kumta in Uttara Kannada district from 2013 to 2018. She had switched over to the BJP after being denied a ticket in the 2018 Assembly elections.
"No graft taint on him...": Rajnath Singh on decision to have Nitish back in NDA fold
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh explained the BJP's decision to welcome Nitish Kumar and his JDU back into the NDA fold, citing Kumar's clean record as a key factor. Singh emphasized Bihar's potential for rapid progress under Kumar's leadership and dismissed concerns about admitting turncoats, asserting that anyone willing to join the BJP family is welcomed. With all 40 Bihar Lok Sabha seats in play across seven phases, the BJP aims to maintain its strong presence in the state.
Hyderabad Mayor Vijaya Laxmi joins Congress
Vijaya Laxmi R Gadwal's Congress entry in Telangana, along with other political shifts, may impact the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, reflecting a broader trend of leaders changing affiliations between Congress, BRS, and BJP in the region.
Number of candidates contesting Lok Sabha polls jumped four-fold between 1952 and 2019
The number of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls has increased significantly over the years. Telangana had the highest average number of candidates, while West Bengal had the highest representation of candidates from national parties. The Election Commission's security deposit hike reduced the number of contestants per seat. In 2014, there were 8,251 candidates in the fray.
Nitish Kumar after latest U-turn: Will remain in NDA fold forever now
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will remain in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and continue to work for the people of Bihar. He left the Mahagathbandhan and INDIA bloc to form a new government with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kumar criticized the opposition alliance for not choosing another name and failing to decide on seat distribution.
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