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Ambadas Danve's suspension a one-sided decision and pre-planned conspiracy: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the suspension of Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambadas Danve, calling it a one-sided, pre-planned conspiracy. Thackeray questioned the lack of opportunity for Danve to present his side and demanded action against BJP and Shiv Sena leaders for similar remarks.
BJP fields Pankaja Munde, four others for Maharashtra council polls
Maharashtra BJP on Monday announced the candidatures of OBC leader and former minister Pankaja Munde and four others for the upcoming polls to the state legislative council. The biennial elections for 11 seats of the Upper House of the state legislature will be held on July 12.
France elections: France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun, far-right leads pre-election polls
France elections: Voters in mainland France start casting ballots in a critical legislative election that may lead to far-right control, impacting Europe's financial markets, support for Ukraine, and the management of France's nuclear arsenal and global military forces. The two-round election began in overseas territories and on the mainland at 8 a.m. Sunday, with initial projections due at 8 p.m. and official results later that night.
French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
The far-right National Rally surged ahead in France’s first round of legislative elections, projected to win about one-third of the national vote. This poses a significant challenge to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. If the National Rally secures a parliamentary majority in the second round, it could form France's first far-right government since World War II. The party's leader, Marine Le Pen, urged voters to help her party achieve a legislative majority, potentially leading to a power-sharing arrangement with Macron.
"Will answer it after 4 pm that day," West Bengal Governor reacts to remarks of TMC's Kunal Ghosh
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose responded to Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh's remarks about the "untold story of hotel Taj Palace" and the "3 pm" deadline by stating he would address the matter after the deadline. The tension between the Governor and the Trinamool Congress has escalated over the oath ceremony of two newly elected Trinamool MLAs. Ghosh warned that if the MLAs were not sworn in by 3 pm on Monday, he would reveal the untold story. Meanwhile, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay expressed hope that the Governor would understand the situation and conduct the oath ceremony.
Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly
Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his consent for the Speaker to do so. The two MLAs, Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar, were elected from Baranagar and Bhagabangola constituencies, respectively.
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Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK chief K Palaniswami meets Tamil Nadu Governor, seeks action against DMK govt
The former chief minister, who led a delegation of his party legislators and advocate-wing members, met Ravi at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum on the alleged failure of the DMK government in containing the brewing and sale of illicit arrack, he said.
Reserve 50 pc homes in new projects in Mumbai for Marathi speakers: Sena (UBT) leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab demands 50% reservation for Marathi-speaking people in new Mumbai residential projects due to declining population.
TDP's Ayyannapatrudu unanimously elected Speaker of Andhra Assembly
TDP's Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Pro-tem Speaker G Butchaiah Chowdary announced his uncontested victory after no other nominations were filed. Ayyannapatrudu was escorted to the Speaker's chair by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who praised the senior legislator's appointment and highlighted his background to the first-time legislators present.
Surama Padhy all set to be speaker of Odisha Assembly
Surama Padhy, a BJP leader, seeks to become the new Speaker replacing Pramila Mallick in Odisha Assembly.
Bypolls to 5 legislative council vacancies in 4 states on July 12
Bypolls for five legislative council vacancies in four states set for July 12 after resignations and disqualifications, including former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar's resignation from MLC post.
CM Majhi, DyCMs, Naveen Patnaik take oath as member of Odisha Assembly
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with BJD President Naveen Patnaik, were sworn in as members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain administered the oath of office to the newly elected MLAs, including both the chief minister and Patnaik.
18 to 19 NCP MLAs to switch sides after monsoon session, claims legislator Rohit Pawar
Rohit Pawar claims 18-19 NCP MLAs, led by Ajit Pawar, will join NCP (SP) after the monsoon session. MLAs wait to secure development funds before switching sides.
NDA members likely to meet ahead of parliament session to decide on speaker
Ahead of the first Parliament session after the 2024 general elections, a meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners is likely to take place to discuss the candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post and to ensure better floor coordination among the alliance partners in the Parliament session, sources said.
Legislators, keep the law from vigilantes
The attackers apparently had taken their victims, who were transporting cattle in their truck, for 'cow smugglers'. An FIR has been lodged, and a 14-member special team has been formed to probe the case. The proof of the pudding will be the Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP government conducting a thorough, impartial probe, and delivering swift justice.
Will PM Modi visit Manipur after Bhagwat's remarks, asks Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned if PM Modi would visit Manipur following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the state's unrest. Thackeray also criticised the lack of progress post-Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed concern over terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the country's future over NDA government He affirmed unity within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi for the upcoming state legislative council polls.
France President Macron dissolves French parliament, calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary elections, handing a chastening loss to Macron's pro-European centrists, according to French opinion poll institutes.
Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at Modi 3.0, says "government stuck in limbo..."
Ahead of Narendra Modi's third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Modi 3.0, stating a government stuck in limbo is not effective. Newly elected MPs were invited for tea at the PM's residence before the oath ceremony. BJP leaders attended, and the NDA unanimously elected Modi as their leader. Yadav is taking steps to revoke membership of seven SP MLAs who supported BJP in Rajya Sabha elections.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Congress declares candidate from Konkan Graduates' constituency
The Congress on Wednesday announced Ramesh Keer as its candidate from the Konkan Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra for the legislative council elections scheduled on June 26. The biennial elections to four state legislative council seats- Mumbai Graduates, Konkan Graduates, Mumbai Teachers and Nashik Teachers - became necessary as the terms of sitting members are expiring in July.
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
BJP releases list of candidates for June 13 MLC elections in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced three candidates for the biennial Legislative Council elections on June 13, while JD(S) and Congress are yet to reveal their candidates for the vacant seats on June 17.
Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara defends his statement on selection of MLC candidates
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara defended his statement on finalizing party candidates for the MLC polls, suggesting a screening committee. The matter has reached the party high command in New Delhi.
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar should consult senior party leaders on MLC candidates: Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasised the need for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chief D K Shivakumar to consult senior party leaders like him for selecting candidates for the MLC polls.
More than 300 aspirants for MLC poll tickets in Karnataka: Shivakumar
Karnataka Congress President D K Shivakumar faces challenge with 300 aspirants for legislative council elections. Elections for 11 seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council, to be chosen by Members of the Legislative Assembly, are scheduled to take place on June 13.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to go alone in Maharashtra council polls as issues are state-related: party leader
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), supporting the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra in Lok Sabha elections, will contest alone for the upcoming legislative council polls. It will contest in the Konkan Graduates Constituency. MNS announced film director Abhijit Panse as their candidate. The party criticised the lack of attention to graduate issues by current MLCs.
JMM expels Sita Soren from party's primary membership for 6 years
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Friday expelled Sita Soren, sister-in-law of jailed former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, from the primary membership of the party for six years. The party also expelled its Borio legislator Lobin Hembrom, who filed his nomination to contest the Rajmahal Lok Sabha seat as an independent candidate against sitting JMM MP Vijay Hansdak.
ECI defers Legislative Council polls in Maharashtra due to summer vacations
The Election Commission of India postponed June 10 elections for four Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra. The decision was made in response to teachers' request during summer vacations.
'BJP, JD(S) to fight Legislative Council polls together, Prajwal case has no connection with the alliance': Yediyurappa
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced on Saturday that the saffron party and JD(S) would jointly contest the upcoming Legislative Council elections, scheduled for June 3. Yediyurappa assured that the BJP-JD(S) alliance would remain intact despite cases being filed against present Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna over alleged sexual abuse of several women.
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