SENIOR CONGRESS LEADER AND MLA TARAPRASAD BAHINIPATI
Can Punjab's Shiromani Akali Dal, the second-oldest political party in India, save itself from imploding?
SAD is the oldest political party in India after the Congress. It was founded in 1920 and carries a long legacy of Sikh politics. The rise of Sukhbir in the party in the past more than a decade also saw a concurrent alienation of several top leaders who would defer to Badal Senior but not to his son. Today, Sukhbir, out of power and out of favour with the people as reflected by the Lok Sabha poll results, faces rebellion from several senior leaders.
Leadership rebellion brewing within Congress in Jharkhand
Ahead of the Jharkhand elections, a rebellion brews within Congress for leadership change, with leaders pushing for new appointments and discussing Cabinet vacancies.
BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success
After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary, daughter Shruti Choudhry join BJP
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, along with their supporters, joined the BJP in New Delhi. They had resigned from Congress, citing party functioning issues. Kiran Choudhry, daughter-in-law of former Haryana CM Bansi Lal, is an MLA, while Shruti was the working president of Haryana Congress. They joined BJP in a ceremony attended by senior party leaders.
No question of taking back rebels: Uddhav, Sharad Pawar after MVA's stellar LS performance
During the first press conference of the MVA after Lok Sabha results were announced on June 4, both Thackeray and Sharad Pawar categorically said "there is no question of taking rebel leaders back". In the just concluded Lok Sabha polls, Parner MLA Nilesh Lanke had switched from the Ajit Pawar faction to the one headed by Sharad Pawar and won from Ahmednagar defeating sitting BJP MP Sujay Vikhe Patil.
Shivpal Yadav, Indrajit Saroj in contention to replace Akhilesh as opposition leader in UP Assembly
Akhilesh Yadav vacated his UP Assembly seat, leading to a race for the leader of opposition position. Front-runners include Shivpal Singh Yadav, Mata Prasad Pandey, and Indrajit Saroj.
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Assam: Congress' Rakibul Hussain, who won Lok Sabha polls with record margin, resigns as MLA
Congress leader Rakibul Hussain, elected to Lok Sabha with highest victory margin, resigned from Assam assembly. He handed over resignation letter to Speaker in presence of Congress leaders. The MP-elect from Dhubri bid farewell by Congress legislature party. He is a five-time legislator from Samaguri. He expressed mixed emotions stepping into Lok Sabha and thanked constituents for support. Congress retained three seats in Assam, while BJP won nine seats.
Absence of prominent Congress leaders from fray behind its rout in Uttarakhand: Experts
The absence of prominent Congress leaders during the campaign in Uttarakhand is considered a key factor in the party's defeat. Political analysts highlight the lack of enthusiasm among party workers and the need for better candidate selection to challenge the BJP's stronghold in the state.
Will win at least 12 Lok Sabha seats, 110 assembly constituencies in Odisha: BJD
BJD aims to secure a two-thirds majority in Odisha by winning over 110 assembly seats and 12 Lok Sabha seats. The party dismisses exit polls favoring BJP, citing past inaccuracies and expressing confidence in retaining power under Naveen Patnaik's leadership.
Ex-AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar joins BJP
Former AAP leader Jagbir Singh Brar, a former Punjab MLA, joined BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He was previously associated with Shiromani Akali Dal and won the Jalandhar Cantonment seat.
Big whale behind brother’s ordeal, says JDS leader Kumaraswamy; Dy CM rebuts, saying he's busy with poll campaigning
Karnataka’s special investigation team (SIT) is probing the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna, who has been absconding since April 27. The SIT recently arrested his MLA father for being part of a plot to abduct a victim of sexual abuse from her house.
JD(S) MLA H D Revanna granted conditional bail by court in alleged kidnapping case
On Monday, a special court of people's representatives granted conditional bail to JD(S) leader HD Revanna in a kidnapping case. HD Revanna, the JD(S) leader, was taken into custody on May 4 by SIT officials in connection with a kidnapping case filed against him at the KR Nagar police station in the city.
Karnataka sex tapes: Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar trade charges as JDS workers hold protests
JDS supporters held demonstrations in Hassan, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to remove Deputy CM DK Shivakumar from the Cabinet over allegations of involvement in distributing pen drives containing explicit videos. They called for the case to be transferred to the CBI for an unbiased investigation.
Leak of Hassan video clippings: HD Kumaraswamy demands CBI probe, asks CM to fire his deputy Shivakumar
JDS State President HD Kumaraswamy has called for a CBI probe into the alleged crime on women in Hassan, including the leak and widespread circulation of explicit videos. Kumaraswamy accused Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of hatching a conspiracy and playing a key role in the distribution of pen drives. He urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sack Shivakumar from the Cabinet and called the special investigation team (SIT) manipulated by the top two political bosses.
All three remaining AAP candidates file nomination in Delhi
AAP candidates from East Delhi, New Delhi and West Delhi Lok Sabha seats filed their nomination papers amid fanfare and in the presence of senior party leaders on Saturday. All the three candidates - Kuldeep Kumar (East Delhi), Somnath Bharti (New Delhi) and Mahabal Mishra (West Delhi) - took out roadshows along with senior AAP leaders and volunteers of the party before filing nominations.
Congress woes continue in MP, party MLA Ramniwas Rawat joins BJP on day of Rahul Gandhi visit
Senior Congress leader and sitting Madhya Pradesh MLA Ramniwas Rawat has joined the BJP, dealing another blow to the opposition party following the withdrawal of its candidate from the Indore Lok Sabha seat. Rawat, who joined the BJP at a rally in Sheopur district in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was considered close to Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh. Morena mayor Sharda Solanki also joined the BJP alongside Rawat. Rawat's defection comes ahead of polling in the Morena Lok Sabha seat, where Sheopur is located, scheduled for May 7.
Bhagalpur turns into a prestige battle for JDU; BJP deputes sr leaders
JDU, allied with BJP, aims to retain Bhagalpur. Ajay Mandal won in 2019. Congress's Ajeet Sharma seeks victory. BJP's discontent poses a challenge. RJD's Bulo Mandal defeated Shahnawaz Hussain in 2014.
LS polls: Sonia, Rahul, Kharge among 40 star campaigners of Congress in Gujarat
Congress leaders Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Ashok Gehlot, Randeep Surjewala, Sachin Pilot, and others campaign for Lok Sabha in Gujarat with notable mentions like Dipak Babaria, Madhusudan Mistry, Amee Yagnik, and Usha Naidu.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal engages in political outreach ahead of Lok Sabha elections
At the start of the day, Sonowal paid his respects at the Panitola Bornaamghar. Sonowal also took part in a Padyatra that took place from Borbil Hanuman Mandir to Gandhi Maidan in Digboi.
MP police search Congress MLA's premises ahead of Lok Sabha polls; harassment, says Kamal Nath
Police and excise personnel searched the residence and premises of tribal Congress MLA Nilesh Uikey in Chhindwara, MP, following complaints of hoarding cash and liquor. No recovery was made, prompting allegations of harassment by the BJP government. The opposition Congress condemned the search, calling it misuse of power. Elections are upcoming.
Three-time MP Shashi Tharoor files nomination again from Thiruvananthapuram for LS polls
Tharoor arrived at the district collectorate in the afternoon along with senior party leaders, including MLA M Vincent, V S Sivakumar and Thiruvananthapuram DCC president Palode Ravi, and other workers. Before filing his nomination, Tharoor offered prayers at famed shrines in the constituency, including Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple and Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple.
Ex-MLA Sanjay Shukla who switched over from Congress to BJP gets Rs 140 cr notice for 'illegal' mining
A fine of Rs 140.60 crore is proposed to be imposed on Shukla and three others under the Madhya Pradesh Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transport and Storage) Rules 2022 for this illegal mining, the officials said. Besides Shukla, the other respondents in the notice are his brother Rajendra Shukla, president of the Eden Garden Housing Cooperative Society Limited, and Baroli village resident Meharban Singh Rajput, they said.
Ex-Congress MLA Manoj Chawla joins BJP in Madhya Pradesh
Former Congress MLA Manoj Chawla has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Ratlam, India, after resigning for personal reasons. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed Chawla and Pramod Gugalia, who are preparing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
"He spoke to my mother, weeping, saying Sonia ji, I'm ashamed...": Rahul Gandhi on senior leader's exit
The Congress party has accused the BJP of using government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Income Tax department to intimidate political opponents. Ashok Chavan's defection to the BJP has reignited allegations of corruption, particularly regarding the Adarsh scam, in which Chavan is implicated.
More Congress leaders cross over to BJP in MP
The leaders officially changed their political allegiance in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.
Setback for opposition block in Assam; CPI(M) names candidate for seat having Congress nominee
CPI(M) announces Manoranjan Talukdar as Barpeta candidate, challenging Congress-led opposition alliance. Suprakash Talukdar urges Congress to withdraw Abdul Khaleque. Deep Bayan is Congress candidate. UOFA, INDIA, AAP, CPI, AGP also contesting. AGP nominates Phani Bhusan Choudhury. AJP, UPPL seats undecided.
Congress MLA questions the timing of Prime Minister's praise for Manohar Lal Khattar
During the confidence motion debate in the Haryana Assembly, Congress MLA Raghuvir Kadian criticized the BJP, stating that the Prime Minister praised former CM Khattar on March 11, but the next day he resigned. Kadian attributed the anti-incumbency factor as the cause for the party's vote bank being shaken. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini moved a Confidence Motion with enough support to sail through.
Former Gujarat PCC chief and MLA Arjun Modvadia resigns
Congress responded with surprise while in the afternoon, incumbent GPCC President Shaktisinh Gohil told the media that Modvadia was active in organising Nyay Yatra in Dahod until Sunday evening, other senior leaders refused to accept possibility of Modvadia resigning until he actually put in his papers. Rahul Gandhi's yatra is scheduled to enter Gujarat on Thursday.
Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy resigns over Sandeshkhali, 'corruption' in party
Tapas Roy's resignation comes two days after Trinamool spokesperson and state general secretary Kunal Ghosh gave up his party post and security, saying he prefers to remain an ordinary party worker. However, on Monday, Ghosh was issued a showcause for openly slamming party MP Sudip Bandopadhyay.
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