SECULAR PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE
From NDA's govt formation to Nitish, Tejashwi on same flight: Here's all that happened a day after Lok Sabha election results
Modi said at the meeting that it was a historic mandate for the NDA's third consecutive government which, he noted, was last received in the country over 60 years back. His allies lauded Modi for his clear vision for "Viksit Bharat" and asserted that they are partners in this goal. They also praised him for enhancing India's pride in the world, besides his efforts towards poverty eradication and pledged to continue the good work, the sources said.
'40 out of 40' win will help lead the nation: DMK chief M K Stalin
The DMK and its allies' sweeping victory in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, winning all 40 seats, marks a significant step towards safeguarding constitutional principles, according to Chief Minister M K Stalin. The results reflect a rejection of the BJP's 'communal' politics, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Stalin credited the victory to the hard work of party workers and the people's rejection of divisive forces. The win, he believes, signals a resurgence of democracy and a blow to autocracy, particularly against attempts to politicize spiritual beliefs.
"Munger suffered the most during the Jungle Raj under 'Laalten' rule": PM Modi in Bihar
Hitting out at the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the two parties want to "loot" the wealth of the people and give it to their "special vote bank."
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know
In Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, all 39 seats will see voting on April 19, with results expected on June 4. Key battles include Coimbatore, where BJP's K Annamalai competes against DMK's Ganapathy P Rajkumar and AIADMK's Singai Ramachandran. Other significant contests feature DMK's Kanimozhi in Thoothukudi and Congress' Karti Chidambaram in Sivaganga. Tamil Nadu, with 39 seats, played a pivotal role in the 2019 elections, securing a landslide victory for the DMK-led alliance.
LS polls: Sivaganga to witness three-cornered contest between BJP, Cong, AIADMK; voting on April 19
The BJP has made an entry through an unconventional candidate, Devanathan Yadav, a Chennai-based businessman who owns the WinTv group. All 39 seats in Tamil Nadu will be polled in the first phase of the general elections on April 19, and the counting of votes will be done on June 4 like rest of the country.
Nagaland: NDPP leader, former BJP member join Congress ahead of LS polls
In a blow to the ruling alliance in the state, going into the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party leader James Kuotsu and former BJP leader Kidongam Panmei joined the Congress on Thursday in the presence of the party's state chief S Supongmeren Jamir.
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BJP raises Katchatheevu issue for election, not for people's welfare: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticizes BJP's election tactics, emphasizing the Katchatheevu island issue. The upcoming polls in Tamil Nadu hold historical significance due to territorial disputes and past election outcomes. The Secular Progressive Alliance's dominance reshaped state politics.
"Will meet you with good news": Kamal Hassan to make announcement on alliance in two days
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Hassan announced plans to reveal an alliance decision for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections within two days. Hassan, returning from the US, expressed optimism about election preparations. In September, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin hinted at a potential alliance with MNM. Hassan previously defended Udhayanidhi during a controversy.
"Knew it would happen," says Mallikarjun Kharge on Nitish Kumar's exit from Mahagathbandhan
The fast-changing political events in Bihar were triggered by a social media post from former CM and RJD chief Lalu Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, in which she took a swipe at the JD(U) saying that while the 'socialist party' styles itself as progressive, its ideology shifts with the changing wind patterns.
"Can't leave Bihar in hands of Jungle Raj': BJP leader Ajay Alok amid shifting political sands
Amid political developments in Bihar, BJP spokesperson tracks events closely. BJP hopes for government fall at earliest. Speculations of Nitish Kumar rejoining NDA. Power play triggered by Lalu Yadav's daughter's swipe at JD(U). Separate meetings of BJP and JD(U) on Sunday. Nitish seeks time to meet Governor. RJD has 79 MLAs, BJP has 78, JD(U) has 45. Fight against communal forces continues.
Banerjee, Kejriwal play 'Kharge as dalit PM candidate' card; Congress wriggles Out
Kharge sensed the game and played safe by saying that the meeting agenda was not to choose a PM candidate but to firm up an anti-BJP alliance and that he was not into playing the Dalit card. Many leaders privately wondered later whether the move was meant to show Kharge's acceptability as bloc's PM face or Rahul Gandhi's unacceptability.
As long as I am alive, Telangana will remain peace-loving, secular: BRS chief Chandrasekhar Rao
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, also known as KCR, made a strong statement at an election rally in Jukkal, affirming the state's commitment to peace and secularism. KCR declared that as long as he is alive, Telangana will maintain its reputation as a peace-loving and secular state.
India's progressive, secular image dented by violent incidents, BJP adding fuel to fire: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed concerns about the internal challenges faced by India, stating that incidents of violence were damaging the country's image. He accused the BJP of exacerbating the situation and condemned the government's attempts to stifle opposition in Parliament. Kharge also criticized the ruling party for its failure to control inflation, unemployment, and the declining condition of farmers and laborers.
"Congress has to take a decision on it": AAP leader Raghav Chadha on alliance in Punjab
Meanwhile, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has called the inclusion of AAP in alliance 'INDIA', 'unacceptable'. He alleged that AAP has targeted his party leaders and one of his leaders, OP Soni was forcibly put in Jail.
BJP’s acquisition-and-alliance strategy is key to its expansion
If BJP has to increase its electoral footprint, it must look at acquiring talent externally – especially in places where its own leadership isweak or non-existent. What’s critical for BJP is to convert the present momentum around Narendra Modi’s pan-India popularity intoelectoral dividends in some states.
By-election results: Congress wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC suffers shock defeat in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the Congress and the CPI(M) had entered into an understanding with the BJP to defeat the Trinamool Congress with their "immoral" alliance. Banerjee also said that her party will go it alone in the 2024 elections, "with the support of common people" and the Congress should refrain from calling itself anti-BJP.
Polling for 60-member Nagaland Assembly on Monday; 13 lakh voters to seal fate of 183 candidates
The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis. The Congress, which ruled the state till 2003 and does not have any member in the current House, has fielded 23 aspirants.
Rs 1,000 monthly assistance for women to be implemented, says TN CM
The CM said 85 per cent of the DMK's election promises have been implemented and the rest would be done by the end of this year. In his address, he spoke extensively about the execution of developmental works and other schemes for the people, mainly the free travel concession to women in state-run buses, free breakfast to the students in government schools and free electricity to the farmers.
Polling begins in 22 constituencies for last phase of Manipur Assembly polls
There are 1,247 polling stations in the second phase of the Manipur Assembly elections. A total of about 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase. As many as 92 candidates, including two women, are in the fray whose electoral fate will be decided in the second phase of Assembly polls.
Manipur set to witness a multi-cornered poll battle
In 2017 assembly polls, Congress emerged the largest party with 28 MLAs, Manipur assembly is 60-member assembly. Later, eight Congress MLAs left the party. BJP won 21 seats. BJP got support from National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front (NPF) with four seats each. One MLA each from Trinamool Congress, Lok Jan Shakti Party and lone independent member supported the government.
Six-party alliance, including Congress, CPI, Forward Bloc, named Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance
Jairam Ramesh, the party’s senior election observer for Manipur, tweeted, “Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance(MPSA) of INC, CPI, CPM, Forward Bloc, RSP & JD(S) was launched today with an 18-point Common Agenda. We will have a 3D approach—determination, dedication & discipline—to defeat BJP, & form a new govt to protect democracy, diversity & Constitution.”
UPA by another name and game
The United Progressive Alliance - branded as a Congress-led formulation - may, indeed, be past its use-by date.
BJP government to be based on absolute tenets of democratic secularism, says CM Sonowal
Terming the BJP led government to be based on the absolute tenets of democratic secularism, Sonowal said that the government has exemplified its performance by taking steps for the welfare and protection of all sections of the people of the state.
Bengal poll: LF -Cong-ISF alliance announce seats to be contested in first two phases
Election will be held in 60 out of the total 294 seats in the first two phases of the eight-phased polls which is slated to stretch from March 27 to April 29. The date for the second phase of election is April 1.
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019: Federal US commission seeks sanctions against home minister Amit Shah
In a statement issued on Monday, the US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) alleged that the CAB enshrines a pathway to citizenship for immigrants that specifically excludes Muslims, setting a legal criterion for citizenship based on religion. "The CAB is a dangerous turn in the wrong direction," it said.
MK Stalin greets Sonia Gandhi; hails Congress as 'guarantee' for pluralism
Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu usually refer Sonia Gandhi as "Annai Sonia" as a mark of respect.
Congress calls for unity among 'progressive, secular, democratic' forces
The former Union Minister alleged that the BJP had won the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls by "dividing the people on communal lines".
Will a secular front emerge post elections?
India’s composite, multi-religious, multicultural electorate makes secularism not so much a noble credo as an imperative of survival for many parties.
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