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13 candidates in fray for Himachal bypolls, 2 Independents withdraw
The Himachal Pradesh by-elections feature candidates in Dehra, Hamirpur, and Nalagarh. A total of thirteen candidates vie for the assembly seats. The bypolls are scheduled for July 10, with various contenders from different parties participating.
Kishori Lal Sharma, who defeated Smriti Irani in Amethi, takes oath as MP of 18th Lok Sabha
Congress MP Kishori Lal Sharma takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on June 25. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on June 24. Kishori Lal Sharma, who defeated Smriti Irani in Amethi, takes oath as MP of 18th Lok Sabha
BJP task force to study debacle in Uttar Pradesh, take candidates' feedback
Non-cooperation from state government employees to the sitting MPs, party workers working against them, and the false narrative that the Constitution would be changed were among the prominent reasons cited by the BJP's Lok Sabha candidates of Uttar Pradesh for the party's poor performance in their respective seats, sources said.
Modi 3.0 stands on crutches, says Kishori Lal Sharma, Congress MP from Amethi
Kishori Lal Sharma, Congress MP from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, stated, "On moral grounds, BJP has not won. They did not secure 272 seats. The '400 Paar' slogan worked against them. This government is dependent. Lord Ram has punished them. They have used Lord Ram as an electio...
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka's event to thank voters shifted from Amethi to Raebareli
The event to thank the voters will be held on the Bhuemau Guest House premises in Raebareli on Tuesday instead of Amethi, the Congress' Amethi district unit chief Pradeep Singhal said, adding the decision was taken to avoid the scorching heat.
'Ghamand nahi karna': Gandhis' advice to KL Sharma post Amethi victory
Congress MP Kishori Lal Sharma, who recently defeated BJP's Smriti Irani in the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, met with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The Gandhis advised him to remain humble and respectful, emphasizing that being an MP should not lead to arrogance. Sharma, known for his loyalty to the Gandhi family, expressed gratitude for their guidance.
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No revenge in politics, it's about sportsmanship: Kishori Lal Sharma
Newly-elected Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma views the constituency as an "amanat" of the Gandhi family, vowing no "khayanat" (breach of trust). The victory over Smriti Irani wasn't about revenge but a testament to people's support. Rahul Gandhi's choice of constituency remains undecided, with Sharma advocating for Rae Bareli. Sharma left the decisions to the party high command.
Congress party's electoral performance signals revival
The Congress is back in the sun after reclaiming key territories in the north. The results come as a political morale booster, cementing GOP’s pivotal role in anti-BJP national politics
Election Results 2024: KL Sharma to Yusuf Pathan, meet the giant slayers of the Lok Sabha Election
Election Results 2024: The 2024 election results are showing significant shifts in Indian politics. The BJP faces unexpected challenges from the Congress-led Opposition India bloc. In Amethi, Congress candidate KL Sharma leads against BJP's Smriti Irani. Engineer Rashid, despite being incarcerated, wins over Omar Abdullah in Baramulla. Mian Altaf Ahmad secures a lead in Anantnag-Rajouri, pushing Mehbooba Mufti behind. Santosh Pandey of BJP maintains a strong lead in Rajnandgaon against Congress' Bhupesh Baghel. Political newcomer Yusuf Pathan is set to defeat Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur. Maneka Gandhi trails behind SP's Rambhual Nishad in Sultanpur.
Meet Amethi's new giant slayer 'Kishori Bhaiya' who defeated BJP's Smriti Irani
Amethi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma has defeated Smriti Irani by a margin of over 1.5 lakh votes. Sharma, a long-time associate of the Gandhi family, has been instrumental in managing the party's affairs in both constituencies Amethi and Raebareli that have been traditional strongholds of the Gandhi family
Yusuf Pathan to KL Sharma: Meet the kingslayers of Lok Sabha Election 2024
In the Lok Sabha polls, BJP leader and union minister Smriti Irani is expected to be defeated by Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress confidante and party candidate from Amethi. Sharma, an ardent ally of the Gandhi family, was selected from Amethi to challenge Smriti Irani of the BJP. Notably, this is the first time in 25 years that a Gandhi family member is not running for the Lok Sabha seat in Amethi.
Amethi UP Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP's Smriti Irani staring at a defeat against giant slayer KL Sharma
Amethi Election Result 2024: Amethi in Uttar Pradesh is a key Lok Sabha constituency. Notable for its fluctuating electoral dynamics, it includes five Vidhan Sabha segments. Smriti Irani (BJP) and Rahul Gandhi (INC) have been prominent contenders in recent elections. As the 2024 elections near, the focus is on candidates' campaigns and the future political landscape of Amethi.
UP election results: Big names trailing in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections
Early trends show INDIA bloc leading in the biggest state of India, with Rahul Gandhi ahead in Rae Bareli LS seat. Big names like Modi and Smriti Irani are trailing behind.
Was sure you would win: Priyanka Gandhi to Congress' Amethi pick Kishori Lal Sharma
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday congratulated the party's Amethi candidate Kishori Lal Sharma as he looked on course to win the Gandhi family bastion, saying she was sure from the beginning that he would win. "Kishori bhaiya, I never had any doubts, I was sure from the beginning that you would win. Hearty congratulations to you and my dear brothers and sisters of Amethi!" Priyanka Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X.
Amethi has suffered in last 5 years: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at BJP candidate and MP Smriti Irani
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked BJP's Amethi Lok Sabha seat candidate and sitting MP Smriti Irani, alleging that the region has "suffered" in the last five years as the BJP never thought about its development. She was here to seek support for Congress' candidate from the seat Kishori Lal Sharma, who she said has "dedicated his entire life to Amethi".
Amethi entrusted to me as 'amanat' of Rahul, Priyanka: Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma
Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma, a loyal 'sevak' of the Gandhi family, vows to return Amethi to them. He criticizes the BJP for neglecting Amethi's development and emphasizes the importance of protecting democracy and the Constitution.
Kishori Lal Sharma: From Rajiv Gandhi's 'high potential boy' to Congress party's pick for VIP Amethi seat
Four decades of affiliation, from Rajiv Gandhi to Satish Sharma to Sonia Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi, and the resultant trust, is what made the Gandhis pick "Kishoriji" above any relative or loyalist as the standard bearer in the place identified with them.
We are not going to be scared by this act of vandalism: Congress candidate from Amethi Kishori Lal Sharma
Vehicles outside Congress office in Gauriganj, Amethi were vandalised. Kishori Lal Sharma criticized the act, highlighting it's against Amethi's culture. Avinash Pandey condemned it, while Anoop Kumar Singh mentioned police action. Party workers protested against the incident.
A one-sided contest now in Amethi: Smriti Irani
"There has been great development in Amethi...if this much has been accomplished in 5 years out of which two years were lost to the battle against Covid, then why was it not done for 50 years in Amethi by the Gandhi family?" Smriti Irani told the media.
"What to call a person who left battle in between...": Rajnath Singh takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticizes Rahul Gandhi's constituency switch, praises PM Modi's agricultural policies. Singh also addresses democracy concerns raised by Congress and highlights key electoral battles between BJP and Congress candidates in various constituencies.
Rajiv Gandhi loyalist, now Amethi candidate: Meet Congress' Amethi pick KL Sharma
Hours after the Congress announced his nomination, party leader KL Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Amethi on Friday. Sharma filed his papers at the collectorate, accompanied by local Congress leaders. After filing his nomination, Sharma thanked party national president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for the opportunity to contest from the Gandhi family's "traditional seat" Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
Priyanka Gandhi hails Kishori Lal Sharma's candidature from Amethi
"Our family has a long-standing relationship with Kishori Lal Sharma ji. He has always been engaged wholeheartedly in serving the people of Amethi and Rae Bareli. His passion for public service is an example in itself," Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X in Hindi.
'I would still want a Gandhi to fight from the seat,' says Congress's Amethi bet Kishori Lal Sharma
Kishori Lal Sharma, Congress's Amethi candidate, shows loyalty to the Gandhi family by accepting the party's order to contest from Amethi despite preferring a Gandhi candidate. Sharma has filed his nomination papers before District Election Officer Nisha Anant. BJP's Smriti Irani broke Rahul Gandhi's three-term streak in the constituency in 2019.
Congress leader KL Sharma files nomination from Amethi
Kishori Lal Sharma, a long-time associate of the Gandhi family, will be contesting from Amethi against BJP's Smriti Irani, while Rahul Gandhi will be contesting from Raebareli.
Police announces reward for kingpin Kishori Lal Balmiki in Agra conversion row
Agra police would soon send a team to West Bengal for verification of the place of origin of those who were allegedly forced to reconvert.
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