CONGRESS MLA ANUP SINGH
No Independent MLA in assembly for first time in electoral history of Himachal
In Himachal Pradesh, the absence of Independent MLAs marks a shift towards a two-party system. Congress strengthens its position with recent victories, including the election of a husband-wife duo to the assembly. Historical data reveals the role of Independents in past elections and their impact on government formation.
MLA Mohan Lal Badoli appointed Haryana BJP president
The BJP has appointed MLA Mohan Lal Badoli, associated with the RSS, as the Haryana unit president to strengthen its support base before the upcoming assembly polls. Badoli's Brahmin background highlights efforts to expand support beyond the Jat community. More key appointments anticipated as BJP prepares for state elections.
MP assembly adjourned after ruckus over Rahul Gandhi's remarks
While Sharma was speaking, both BJP as well as Opposition MLAs got to their feet and began to shout slogans. Amid the commotion, Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged the members to sit down. As the slogan-shouting went on, he adjourned the house for 15 minutes. Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday, took a swipe at the ruling BJP saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate", drawing massive protests from the members
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.
Jolt to Congress in Haryana: Kiran Choudhry, daughter Shruti resign; to join BJP
Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, prominent leaders in Haryana Congress, have resigned from the party citing governance issues and a perceived concentration of power under Bhupinder Singh Hooda. They will join BJP, delivering a blow to Congress ahead of state elections. Kiran Choudhry, an MLA from Tosham and part of the party for four decades, expressed disappointment over party leadership and stated her aim to continue serving people unencumbered.
Himachal Pradesh: Six newly elected MLAs take oath
Former minister and BJP MLA from Dharamshala, Sudhir Sharma was the first to take oath followed by Congress MLA Anuradha Rana from Lahaul and Spiti. The others who took oath are Congress MLA from Sujanpur, Captain Ranjit Singh, BJP MLA from Barsar, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Congress MLA from Gagret, Rakesh Kalia and Congress MLA from Kutlehar, Vivek Sharma.
- Go To Page 1
Rao Inderjit Singh: Gurgaon stalwart with unflinching pulse on electorate
Singh retained Gurgaon seat in the recently concluded general election when he defeated his nearest rival Raj Babbar of the Congress by a margin of more than 75,000 votes.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Karnal's MLA
On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took the oath of legislator in his chamber, administered by Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta. Saini emerged victorious in the recent bypoll for the Karnal Assembly seat, defeating his main rival, Congress's Tarlochan Singh. This seat was previously held by his party colleague Manohar Lal Khattar.
Congress bags Allahabad seat 40 years after Amitabh Bachchan's feat
Congress candidate Ujjwal Raman Singh won the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Tripathi by 58,795 votes, ending the party's 40-year dry patch since actor Amitabh Bachchan's election in 1984. Singh (51), son of Samajwadi Party's stalwart leader and two-time MP from the Allahabad seat Rewati Raman Singh, has been an MLA from the Karchana seat of Prayagraj district.
North East Delhi Lok Sabha Polls: Local issues in spotlight as BJP's Manoj Tiwari takes on INDIA bloc's Kanhaiya Kumar
North East Delhi constituency, which has the maximum concentration of Muslim voters in Delhi at 20.7%, is divided along communal lines. The epicentre of the Delhi riots of 2020 which claimed 53 lives and left 583 injured, North East Delhi is witnessing a tight contest between two-term BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar, a former CPI leader involved in students politics.
Ex-AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar joins BJP
Former AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar, a former Punjab MLA, joined BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He was previously associated with Shiromani Akali Dal and won the Jalandhar Cantonment seat.
Odisha Assembly elections: 126 'crorepati' candidates in third phase polls
In the upcoming third phase of Assembly elections in Odisha, 126 out of 381 candidates are 'crorepatis', with Sanatan Mahakud from BJD being the richest at Rs 227.67 crore. The ADR and Odisha Election Watch analyzed the affidavits of these candidates, noting that money plays a significant role in elections as all major parties field wealthy candidates. Despite this, some candidates have very low assets, such as Kailash Chandra Nayak with Rs 1,000, Sukanta Ghadai with Rs 2,000, and Gopinath Nayak with Rs 2,000. Additionally, 100 candidates have declared criminal cases against them, with 86 facing serious charges.
BJP questions Kejriwal’s silence, alleges he should be directly held responsible for allowing attack on Swati Maliwal
BJP accuses Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of negligence in responding to the reported attack on AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal, allegedly by Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condemns the incident, criticizing Kejriwal's silence and his association with the accused. Sitharaman questions Kejriwal's ability to protect women in Delhi and accuses him of failing to take action against his aide.
Andhra Pradesh elections: Violence, voter slap video and allegations of election fraud mark polling day
Violent clashes during Andhra Pradesh assembly and Lok Sabha polls led to disruptions, including attacks on candidates and destruction of property. Allegations of biased police conduct and interference were raised by BJP, impacting the election process.
Lok Sabha Elections: Will definitely win from Gurdaspur seat, says Congress candidate Sukhjinder Randhawa
Congress's Lok Sabha candidate Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said he is confident of victory in Gurdaspur, citing issues like cross-border drug and weapon smuggling, unemployment, and deteriorating law and order under the Bhagwant Mann government. The seat, currently held by BJP's Sunny Deol, is crucial for Congress to regain its stronghold.
Bulldozer 'break dance' wows crowd at UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Farrukhabad rally
Uttar Pradesh: Amidst the fervent atmosphere, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's scheduled address was accompanied by the arrival of numerous bulldozers, setting the stage for a spectacle that captivated the crowd. However, concerns arose as the enthusiastic display overshadowed the rally's intended focus.
'Bahu' vs 'bahu' vs 'chacha sasur': Chautalas fight among themselves in Hisar Lok Sabha seat
The Hisar Lok Sabha constituency in Haryana is witnessing a compelling electoral battle involving three members of the influential Chautala family, now divided politically. Naina Chautala of JJP, Sunaina Chautala of INLD, and Ranjit Singh Chautala of BJP are competing, representing different factions within the family.
Former Punjab MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy joins AAP
Former Congress MLA Dalvir Singh Goldy, who had quit the party over denial of ticket from the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat, on Wednesday joined the AAP. While welcoming Goldy into the party fold, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann referred to him as his "younger brother" and a "hardworking youth".
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.
Ex speaker of Manipur Irengbam Hemochandra Singh quits Congress
Hemochandra Singh, a five-time MLA from Singjamei, submitted his resignation letter to state Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh, citing his "complete lack of faith and confidence" in the party.
Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too
Three-time Congress MLA and former minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on Friday. Two BJP leaders - Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party's Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera - also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD.
Ex-Congress MLA Manoj Chawla joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh
Former Congress MLA Manoj Chawla has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Ratlam, India, after resigning for personal reasons. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed Chawla and Pramod Gugalia, who are preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Choudhary Gambhir Singh, ex-Congress MLA from Chhindwara district, joins BJP
Former Congress MLA Choudhary Gambhir Singh and several local leaders from Chhindwara constituency joined the BJP a day after Congress renominated Nakul Nath as its candidate. Singh, a former Congress MLA, along with other leaders, including Chand Chouriya and Satish Mishra, joined the BJP at its headquarters.
Congress MLA questions the timing of Prime Minister's praise for Manohar Lal Khattar
During the confidence motion debate in the Haryana Assembly, Congress MLA Raghuvir Kadian criticized the BJP, stating that the Prime Minister praised former CM Khattar on March 11, but the next day he resigned. Kadian attributed the anti-incumbency factor as the cause for the party's vote bank being shaken. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini moved a Confidence Motion with enough support to sail through.
Former Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana Gurpreet Singh joins AAP
Former Congress MLA Gurpreet Singh GP joins Aam Aadmi Party in Chandigarh with the presence of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Singh was elected as an MLA from the Bassi Pathana assembly constituency seat in Fatehgarh Sahib district in 2017. He unsuccessfully contested from the same constituency in the 2022 assembly elections.
Himachal politics: Vikramaditya Singh pauses his resignation for now, says the decision will be taken in coming times
Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh's decision not to press his resignation until central observers' efforts are complete has caused political instability and posed problems for the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh. The crisis in Himachal politics casts doubt on the government's stability.
Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh keeps party guessing, says wont press on resignation but stays away from CM breakfast meet
Following the disqualification of the six Congress MLAs, party MLA Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday said that it is not right for him to say anything on disqualification issue adding that he will speak to the Observers on the "future course of action."
Jharkhand Congress MLAs 'unhappy' with new cabinet, say "new faces should have been given chance"
Eight ministers took oath in the new Champai Soren cabinet in Jharkhand. Some Congress MLAs expressed discontent with the expansion, demanding the inclusion of new faces. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the alliance for not including a Scheduled Caste member.
Load More
