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MLA elected to Lok Sabha should be allowed to remain member of both houses: MP Beniwal
Beniwal, who won the Lok Sabha elections from Nagaur as Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) candidate under INDIA bloc, was speaking to reporters outside the legislative assembly after resigning as an MLA. According to Article 101 (2) of the Constitution, no person can be a member of both Parliament and a Vidhan Sabha.
Farmers' stir, 'mistakes' in ticket distribution led to BJP's fall in seats: Rajasthan minister Jhabar Singh Kharra
Rajasthan minister Jhabar Singh Kharra attributes BJP's decline in number of seats in the state to farmers' agitation and ticket distribution errors during Lok Sabha elections. The BJP won 14 out of 25 seats, with Congress securing eight and India bloc partners CPI(M), Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, and Bharat Adivasi Party each winning one seat in the state. Kharra emphasised the need for the party to work harder and highlights collective responsibility for the defeat.
As BJP numbers slide in Rajasthan, minster Meena indicates he will keep word on resigning
The BJP had won all the 25 seats in Rajasthan in the last two Lok Sabha elections, but the trends in these polls show the party's tally coming down by more than 10 seats.
Rajasthan Election Result Winner List 2024: Full list of winners and losers
Rajasthan Election Result Winner List 2024: The electoral process in the world's largest democracy is nearing its conclusion as votes are being tallied across the nation. In the royal state of Rajasthan, the ruling BJP-led NDA is currently leading in 13 Lok Sabha seats, while the Congress is ahead in nine, as per the latest trends from the Election Commission. In addition to the major parties, other parties within the INDIA bloc such as CPI(M), RLP, and BAP, are leading in one seat each. Rajasthan, which sends 25 members to the Lower House of Parliament, reflects a diverse political landscape, as evidenced by the data on the poll panel's website.
Rajasthan Lok Sabha election Result 2024: Will BJP score a hat-trick of clean sweeps in the state of Maharajas?
Rajasthan Lok Sabha election Result 2024: Exit polls suggest BJP might not achieve a clean sweep in Rajasthan's 2024 parliamentary elections, with 5-7 seats potentially going to the INDIA bloc. Voting occurred on April 19 and 26. Congress aims for 12-13 seats, while BJP claims all 25. Key leaders' fates will be decided. Stringent security measures are in place for vote counting.
Kota Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting on April 26; Check key candidates, result schedule and other important details
The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Kota, Rajasthan, will witness a fierce battle between BJP's Om Birla and Congress' Prahlad Gunjal. Birla, seeking re-election for the third consecutive term, faces competition from Gunjal, a former BJP leader. Kota, known for its significant BJP presence, has been a pivotal constituency in Rajasthan. As the elections approach, all eyes are on the outcome of this high-stakes contest for the Kota Lok Sabha seat.
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New alliance blues for Congress in Rajasthan
In the 25 seats being contested, Congress has fielded candidates in 22, and has an understanding with INDIA bloc ally CPI (M) in Sikar, Hanuman Beniwal's Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) in Nagaur, and the newly-formed Bharatiya Adivasi Party (BAP) in tribal-dominated Banswara constituency.
Poll card Rajasthan: Congress alliances, rebels and caste factors introduce suspense
Rajasthan will vote in two phases –– 12 constituencies in the north and a part of central Rajasthan will vote in the first phase on April 19, and 13 segments, including border constituencies and the tribal belt, will vote in the second phase on April 26. Congress has entered into an alliance with the Left Front, Hanuman Beniwal’s Rashtriya Loktantrik Party and the newly-formed tribal outfit Bharatiya Adivasi Party (BAP).
With winnability as BJP's criterion, 10 sitting MPs of Rajasthan jittery about getting repeated
The BJP has fielded new faces on seven Lok Sabha seats in the first list of 15 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats of Rajasthan, leaving the fate of the remaining 10 incumbent MPs in balance. The party high command's feedback on winnability is crucial for all the seats.
Vasudev Devnani unanimously elected as Rajasthan Assembly Speaker
Chief Minister Sharma, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Govind Singh Dotasara, Sachin Pilot and other leaders accompanied him to the seat. The newly elected Assembly Speaker won from Ajmer (North) seat and belongs to the Sindhi community. Devnani, a five-time MLA, is a graduate in engineering. Before entering politics, he was a teacher at the Government Polytechnic College, Udaipur.
RLP' MP Hanuman Beniwal tries to climb Speaker's podium in House
During the Lok Sabha session, RLP's lone MP, standing near the Secretary General's chair, attempted to climb the Speaker's podium as opposition members raised slogans against the government over the security breach. The opposition demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.
Security breach on Parliament attack's 22nd anniversary
On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, two individuals jumped from visitors' gallery number 4 into the Lok Sabha and opened smoke canisters. They were chased down, caught midway by some MPs and security personnel, beaten up, and taken into custody.
Rajasthan elections: Jija-saali, husband-wife and other interesting contests
In the lead-up to the Rajasthan assembly elections, a unique trend is emerging as family members face off in political contests, often switching allegiances between the BJP and Congress. In Dholpur, two family members, Shobharani Kushwah and Dr. Shivcharan Kushwah, now represent opposing parties after cross-party shifts. In Dungarpur, a nurse and a doctor, former colleagues, are now rivals. In Danta Ramgarh, a husband and estranged wife compete for the same seat.
MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh elections no longer bipolar contests
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) is a party with its base among Jats, the community which influences the outcome of 40 assembly seats while Azad Samaj Party (ASP) is making inroads in the dalit vote bank. Similarly, BSP, a flagbearer of the dalit cause has aligned with Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP), a regional outfit with influence among Gondi people, a major tribal group, in both MP and Chhattisgarh.
Rajasthan polls: RLP releases first list of 10 candidates, party supremo Hanuman Beniwal to contest from Khinvsar
The current MP and party supremo, Hanuman Beniwal, will contest from the Khinvsar assembly constituency. Hanuman Beniwal, a former BJP leader, is an MP from the Nagaur constituency. After being suspended from the BJP in 2013, he fought as an independent MLA in the state assembly polls defeating his rival from the BJP. In 2018, Beniwal formed his own party, named, "Rashtriya Loktantrik Party."
RLP expecting to give close fight on around 100 assembly seats in Rajasthan: Party convenor Beniwal
The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) in Rajasthan is expecting a tough fight on around 100 out of the total 200 assembly seats in the upcoming elections. RLP leader Hanuman Beniwal stated that the party is in talks with other parties for a pre-poll alliance and hopes to form an alternative to the BJP and the Congress.
Farewell to old Parliament building: MPs recall events, contributions
During the last day of parliamentary sessions at the old building, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members took a moment to remember significant events and the contributions of veteran leaders spanning seven decades. Despite differing opinions, the opposition chose not to disrupt proceedings but instead raised concerns about various government issues. The Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, lauded Jawaharlal Nehru for his ability to build consensus and collaborate with opponents, contrasting this with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived infrequent presence and communication in the House.
No alliance with BJP, Congress but doors open for parties talking about poor, Dalit and youth: Hanuman Beniwal
Hanuman Beniwal's party presently has three MLAs. Beniwal, a former BJP leader, had contested the Lok Sabha elections on Nagaur seat in alliance with the BJP. He was part of the NDA before quitting the alliance on the issue of farmers agitation in December 2020.
Assembly Elections in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh: Small parties may upset BJP, Congress math in poll-bound states
Observers suggest the outfits could benefit BJP in MP.
Hanuman Beniwal asks Sachin Pilot to form new party, offers alliance
Sachin Pilot opened a new front against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot by sitting on a day-long fast against the Rajasthan government 'inaction' in cases of alleged corruption filed during the previous BJP rule. The Congress state unit had warned Pilot that the fast would be considered "anti-party activity" but he went ahead with it anyway.
Rajasthan assembly budget session begins on stormy note; 3 RLP MLAs suspended for day, marshalled out
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MLAs stormed the Well of the House carrying placards demanding a CBI inquiry into paper leak cases even as the governor continued his address for sometime. The BJP MLAs also protested in the Well of the house.
Surjewala confuses goddess Sita with Draupadi, BJP asks why Congress 'hates' Hindus
Sharing a video of Surjewala, who by mistake mentioned goddess Sita instead of Draupadi in the context of disrobing episode in the epic, BJP national spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore asked, "Why the Congress hates Hindus so much."
Rajasthan: BJP writes to ED, says horse trading possible in Rajya Sabha polls
The ruling Congress has shifted its MLAs to a hotel there alleging poaching attempts by the BJP.
RLP convenor Hanuman Beniwal announces split from NDA over farm laws
Farmers from Rajasthan have been protesting in Shahjhanpur near the Rajasthan-Haryana border on the Jaipur-Delhi highway for 14 days.
TVS Motor launches new variant of Apache RTR 200 4V at Rs 1.23 lakh
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is powered by a 197.75 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine delivering power of 20.5 PS of power at 8,500 RPM. It is enabled with Race Tuned-Fuel injection 'RT-Fi' technology.
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