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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.
"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.
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.
Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
Keen contest on cards in bypolls to 10 Assembly seats in UP
The upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh will be fiercely contested between the ruling BJP and the INDIA bloc (SP and Congress). These elections, triggered by vacated assembly seats due to Lok Sabha wins and disqualifications, are crucial despite not affecting BJP’s majority. Both alliances are gearing up, with the INDIA bloc aiming to extend their recent Lok Sabha success. The outcomes will significantly impact political morale and strategies, setting the stage for intense electoral battles in the state.
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.
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AIADMK legislators demand adjournment of House; stage walkout over Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
AIADMK legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Ruckus erupted after they demanded a discussion on the incident and the resignation of CM MK Stalin.
Maharashtra council polls crucial test for political parties ahead of assembly elections
The biennial elections to 11 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council from the MLA quota will be a crucial test for the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the assembly elections, with nominations opening on June 25 and the elections scheduled for July 12.
EC starts updating electoral rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir
The Election Commission has prepared for assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, with July 1, 2024 as the qualifying date. The existing legislative assemblies end on November 3, November 26, and January 5, 2025, and elections must be conducted before their terms end. Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are also being conducted to constitute a new house after delimitation.
BJP's Surama Padhy elected as Odisha Assembly Speaker
Senior BJP leader and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. Padhy had filed her nomination on Wednesday, accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and deputy chief ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and the nomination was submitted to Dasarathi Satpathy, the secretary of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
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.
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.
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.
Congress wins both seats in Manipur, calls for reconciliation amidst ongoing ethnic violence
The Congress party has gained significant seats in Manipur, a state ravaged by ethnic violence for over a year. The Congress has called for reconciliation between the new MPs and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who has criticized the BJP government for its actions. The Congress party has praised the victories of INC candidates Bimol Akoijam and Alfred Kanngam S Arthur in Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies, and praise
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.
AP Lok Sabha polls 2024: Chandrababu Naidu makes a resounding comeback in Andhra Pradesh
Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP-BJPJSP alliance wins landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, defeating YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy regime.
Former Karnataka Deputy CM Govind Karjol wins Chitradurga seat
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol of the BJP won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 48,121 votes, defeating Congress candidate B N Chandrappa.
Sikkim Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya dissolves state's 10th Legislative Assembly
"After considering the request of the chief minister and the decision of council of ministers in its meeting held on May 28 to dissolve the tenth SLA with effect from June 2, the governor ordered that the state Assembly will stand dissolved with effect from June 2 midnight," according to a notification issued by the Raj Bhawan.
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.
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.
"Are you Odisha CM-in-waiting?" BJD leader VK Pandian answers
Odisha Assembly elections began on May 13 and will continue until June 1, 2024, are being held to elect the 147 members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted, and the results will be announced on June 4, 2024. In an interview with ANI, 5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian on Monday responded to the question, "Are you the Chief Minister-in-waiting?" He said, "Not at all, I am just helping Naveen babu as a foot soldier."
'Bhrasht Janata Party' sought to dilute Adivasi rights: Jairam Ramesh
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his rally in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur. "Why do the people of Jamshedpur still suffer from poor connectivity? Why is it that the 2As and their tempo-loads of black money roam free, while Jharkhand's Adivasi CM was put in jail? Why is the Adityapur Industrial Area still waiting for environmental clearance? Why has the PM denied Adivasis their religious identity and refused to recognize the Sarna code?" Ramesh said.
Assembly Elections 2024: Andhra Pradesh records 78.3% voter turnout, Odisha logs 73.9%
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha's elections recorded 78.3% and 73.9% voter turnout. Key voters included Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu. TDP contested 144 Assembly seats.
Voter Turnout: West Bengal sees highest voter turnout at 78.4%, J&K lowest at 37.9%
Lok Sabha elections Phase 4: 96 constituencies across 10 states and union territories were in play during this phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Alongside, voting for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha's Assemblies was also conducted.
Seven states held assembly sessions stretching for over six months in 2023 with long adjournments: Report
State assemblies in India met for an average of 22 days in 2023, with an average duration of five hours. Seven states continued sessions for over six months without proroguing them, with long gaps between sittings. The Constitution mandates state legislature sessions to be held at least once every six months. Almost 62% of sittings were held during the budget session. In 2023, over 500 bills and state budgets worth over Rs 53 lakh crore were passed.
Delhi HC annuls suspension of 7 state BJP MLAs, says punishment not sustainable
The Delhi High Court has set aside the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly for interrupting Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's address at the start of the Budget session. Justice Subramonium Prasad allowed the writ petitions, stating the suspension was in violation of applicable rules.
Karnataka's temple tax bill falls through in state assembly amid BJP uproar
The Karnataka Legislative Council rejected the Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowment (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aimed to collect more taxes from state-owned temples. The bill, which had passed in the assembly, was defeated in a voice vote in the council, where BJP and JD(S) joined forces against it. Congress, which has a majority in the assembly, may postpone reintroducing the bill until after the Lok Sabha elections.
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