SANJAY NIRUPAM EXPOSES CONGRESS PARTY
Market has no connection with political party, a crash is common: Sanjay Nirupam
Nirupam statement came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had given "investment advice" to people during the campaign for the Lok Sabha polls and there was a loss of lakhs of crores to retail investors also due to "fake exit polls".
Lok Sabha elections: Two candidates fighting to represent 'real' Shiv Sena in Mumbai North West seat
The North West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat contest features candidates Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and Amol Kirtikar claiming to represent the 'real' Shiv Sena, with a notable absence of Jogeshwari East MLA Ravindra Waikar, also a key contender in the race.
It's Sena vs Sena battle in three out of six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai
Battle lines have been drawn in six parliamentary constituencies in Mumbai, where Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Uddhav Thackeray led outfit will battle it out in three seats. While two seats will witness fights between the traditional rivals - the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, in one seat the Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP will fight it out.
In Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal challenges 'outsider' tag against 'bhoomi putra' Bhushan Patil
BJP leader Piyush Goyal faces Congress's Bhushan Patil in the Mumbai North seat election. Goyal, a born Mumbaikar, has been criticized by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad for labeling him an "outsider." Goyal, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, is aiming to match the winning margin of 4.65 lakh votes recorded by BJP's Gopal Shetty in the last election. Congress' Patil is asserting his identity as a local resident and a "Maharashtrian" to garner maximum votes for his party.
BJP Delhi chief Virendraa Sachdeva accuses Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of supporting oppression of women
BJP's Delhi chief Virendraa Sachdeva accused Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal of supporting 'oppression of women.' This comes amid alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal , claiming Kejriwal shielded his aide accused of the assault. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala alleged that Maliwal was being forced to stay silent or change her story.
Lok Sabha polls: In bellwether Mumbai seat, mantri Piyush Goyal in ‘connect’ mode
Piyush Goyal manages diverse portfolios, engaging with voters in Mumbai's northern areas through the PM SVANidhi scheme. He addresses housing promises, rising fuel costs, negotiates with the EU, and oversees public welfare initiatives like establishing a mini-hospital in Gorai. Goyal's political journey in Mumbai North involves influential figures like Ram Naik, Urmila Matondkar, and BJP MLA Gopal Shetty.
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Feel pity for Smriti Irani as she will now lose to Rahul Gandhi's PA in Amethi: Sanjay Raut
UBT Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized BJP's Smriti Irani, expressing "pity" for her facing Rahul Gandhi's personal assistant in Amethi. Raut defended Congress' choice, KL Sharma, as a loyal worker. He argued that previous close associates of the Gandhi family have contested from Amethi and praised Sharma as a grassroots worker. Raut also emphasized the importance of high voter turnout and distanced Shiv Sena from recent political joinings.
Sanjay Nirupam's 'Ghar Wapsi': Former Congress leader joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
Sanjay Nirupam joins Shiv Sena under Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, two decades post leaving Congress. He won Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat by defeating BJP's Ram Naik in 2009.
Congress will be out at zero in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says ex-party leader Sanjay Nirupam
Former Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam predicted that the Congress party would not win any seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He cited the party's dwindling performance in Maharashtra over the years and criticized the allocation of seats by a party member named Ubatha.
ED questions Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar for 8 hours in 'Khichdi' scam case
Amol Kirtikar, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena's nominee from the Mumbai Northwest Lok Sabha constituency, appeared before the agency at its office in south Mumbai at around 11.30 am, an official said.
Sanjay Raut is a 'khichdi chor', says Sanjay Nirupam
Sanjay Raut took a bribe of Rs 1 crore in the name of his family and partner, Nirupam alleged. His daughter, however, is innocent and unaware of such things, he added.
"He was miffed over not getting seat of his choice": Congress's Prithviraj Chavan on Sanjay Nirupam's expulsion
Weighing in on the expulsion of Sanjay Nirupam from the Congress, party MLA and former Maharashtra chief minister, Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said the former was miffed with the state leadership for not getting a constituency of his choice for the Lok Sabha elections and was making 'anti-party statements' that led to him being axed.
Sanjay Nirupam says there's 'tremendous arrogance' in Congress leadership; Nehruvian secularism has expired
Sanjay Nirupam, expelled from Congress, criticizes party leadership's arrogance, claiming party has no future and MVA is merger of "sick units." Accuses leadership of being outdated, rusted, and under Shiv Sena influence. Plans to contest election, denouncing ideological confusion within Congress. Future uncertain, but determined to win.
Sanjay Nirupam claims he quit Congress before party expelled him for 6 years
Sanjay Nirupam, claimed he was expelled by the Congress party immediately after resigning, expressing surprise at the prompt action. Congress President approved his expulsion for six years due to indiscipline and anti-party statements. Another Congress leader, Gourav Vallabh, also quit citing discomfort with the party's direction.
Congress takes disciplinary action against Sanjay Nirupam; he says 'don't waste stationery'
The Congress has dropped Nirupam's name from the list of star campaigners, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole told reporters after attending a meeting of the party's campaign committee in Mumbai. Nirupam, however, remained defiant, and said he would declare his stand on Thursday. Taking a dig, he asked Congress not to waste "stationery" as it is facing a financial crisis.
"Tomorrow I will take decision": Sanjay Nirupam after Congress drops him from campaigners list
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam announced that he would decide tomorrow whether to stay in the party or leave, following his exclusion from the star campaigner's list due to remarks against Shiv Sena. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole stated that Nirupam's inclusion was canceled due to his statements. Nirupam, expressing dissatisfaction, indicated his intention to leave the party in a post on social media.
Mallikarjun Kharge launches Congress outreach on guarantees
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has launched the 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' programme, aiming to reach 80 million households and inform them of the party's five sets of promises with 25 guarantees. The campaign will be launched in the North East Delhi parliamentary constituency, Usmanpur, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Kharge said the guarantees will address problems faced by various sections of society, including jobless youth, farmers, women, and backward sections.
MVA wrangles over Mumbai, Sangli seats; NDA struggles over Nashik
The Mumbai South Central seat has also caused a heartburn within the Congress as the party was keen to field Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad from the constituency. While Gaikwad has not come out against the Sena (UBT) decision, however, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who was keen to contest from Mumbai North West, has given an ultimatum of a week to his party to resolve the issue or "else all options would be open".
Cong shouldn't allow itself to be arm-twisted by Sena (UBT): Nirupam on LS seats in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) reveals 17 candidates for Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Sanjay Nirupam cautions against Uddhav Thackeray's control over Mumbai seats, emphasizing Sena's reliance on Congress. Sena to field 22 candidates, including 4 in Mumbai.
Promise and premise of INDIA erode in key battlefield states
Since last year, the INDIA bloc has struggled to come together in a joint rally. A joint INDIA rally in Bhopal was announced for the first week of October last year on the issues of “rising prices, unemployment and corruption of the BJP government” right before the Madhya Pradesh elections but Congress leader Kamal Nath cancelled it.
Congress furious as Shiv Sena (UBT) names 17 candidates
Shiv Sena's announcement of 17 Lok Sabha candidates caused tension with Congress. Talks ongoing for Sangli, Mumbai seats. Congress urges reconsideration. Sanjay Nirupam criticizes. NCP in discussions for seat-sharing.
Shiv Sena fielding a 'Khichdi chor' in Mumbai, alliance with Uddhav Sena destroying Congress: Sanjay Nirupam
Sanjay Nirupam criticizes Shiv Sena's candidate list for Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls, warning against an "extreme stand" and fearing self-destruction for Congress. Balasaheb Thorat's objections overlooked, raising concerns within Congress. Shiv Sena's move to field candidates in Mumbai questioned, seen as sidelining Congress. With alliances and tensions rising, Maharashtra gears up for crucial electoral battle across 48 Lok Sabha seats.
Arvind Kejriwal's stand hurting Indian politics, must step down as CM: Congress leader Nirupam
Arvind Kejriwal is facing the biggest test of his life and deserves sympathy but his stand of not stepping down is hurting Indian politics, the former Congress MP said.
Congress upset with Sena (Uddhav) over 'weak' seats offer
Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance seat-sharing deal faces deadlock as Congress disputes Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction's seat allocation offers. Disagreements extend to seat sharing formulas and candidate claims, hindering final agreement.
BJP only knows to snatch, we will end its 'chor bazar' in polls: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its "snatching" tactics and urged Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials to avoid "corrupt activities". Thackeray also announced Amol Kirtikar as his party's candidate for the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat, a move that sparked anger from Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who had previously contested the seat unsuccessfully in 2019.
Situation under control in violence-hit Chausa in Buxar, says Bihar CM
Ten policemen were injured on Wednesday when around 1,000 villagers, including farmers, attacked the under-construction Chausa thermal power plant and torched about half-a-dozen vehicles, hours after the Buxar police allegedly beat up locals during a raid, an officer said.
Congress appoints 4 region-wise observers for Punjab polls
While two observers have been appointed for the Malwa region, which has 69 of the total 117 Assembly seats, one observer each has been appointed for the Majha and Doaba regions.
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