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Reflects changing political climate in country: Congress on bypoll gains
The Congress party's recent victories in the Himachal Pradesh and BJP-ruled Uttarakhand assembly bypolls indicate a changing political climate in India. Congress wrested Manglaur from BSP and retained Badrinath amid BJP's aggressive tactics. Jairam Ramesh views these wins as reflecting a political shift. In Himachal Pradesh, Congress won Dehra and Nalagarh despite BJP's 'Operation Lotus,' bolstering their strength in the state assembly per Rajiv Shukla. Key wins for Congress included Kamlesh Thakur in Dehra and Hardeep Singh Bawa in Nalagarh, although BJP's Ashish Sharma secured Hamirpur. In Uttarakhand, Qazi Mohammad Nizamuddin won Manglaur and Butola triumphed over Rajendra Singh Bhandari in Badrinath. These were part of 13 assembly bypolls held recently across multiple states.
BJP flays Congress, allies for opposing Emergency day
BJP and Congress clash over 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' observation, with accusations of power lust and constitutional tampering. RJD demands 'Gandhi Hatya Diwas' in response. Political tensions escalate.
Anger against Independents joining BJP helped Congress win Dehra, Nalagarh bypolls: Pratibha Singh
Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh claimed that anger among the electorate against Independent MLAs who vacated their seats to join the BJP led to her party's win in the Dehra and Nalagarh bypolls. The Congress won the Dehra assembly seat with Kamlesh Thakur, the wife of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, defeating BJP candidate Hoshiyar Singh by a margin of 9,399 votes.
BJP, allies sweep Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, win 9 of 11 seats
Nine candidates, including those from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, win Maharashtra Legislative Council polls through cross-voting. Ruling parties demonstrate ability to maintain unity despite previous election setbacks. Congress candidate secures victory while facing allegations of internal cross-voting.
BJP, AIMIM and BSP - all support live-in registration
ET gathers that seven political parties including the BJP, Bahujan Samaj Party and All India Majlis E Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), were at near consensus on two major issues - backing equal inheritance and property rights for men and women as well as the contentious issue of registering/recording or even restricting live-in relationships as well as LGBTQ relationships.
Kangana Ranaut asks visitors to bring Aadhaar card to meet her. Congress reacts
Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh stated that people who wish to meet him do not require an Aadhaar card. Ranaut explained that due to a high influx of tourists and outsiders at her office, this measure was necessary to ensure that only constituents with genuine issues are attended to promptly.
BJP must remain a party with a difference, avoid Congress' mistakes: Nitin Gadkari
In Panaji, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at a Goa BJP meeting with Sadanand Tanavade and Pramod Sawant, emphasized BJP's unique approach. Citing L K Advani during a 40-minute speech, Nagpur MP Gadkari warned against Congress-like mistakes, stressed corruption-free governance, and highlighted economic and social reforms. He urged the party's unity for upcoming 2027 elections, discouraging caste-based politics in Maharashtra.
BJP leader BY Vijayendra demands CBI investigation in alleged MUDA scam
Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra protested in Mysuru demanding a CBI investigation into the alleged MUDA scam involving the CM. Police detained Vijayendra and party leaders. Vijayendra stated the CM and others must be held accountable for the Rs 5000 crore scam. CM Siddaramiah denied wrongdoing, claiming land allotments occurred under the BJP government. A complaint was filed against Siddaramaiah and others for allegedly forging documents for compensation.
Congress to launch 'Haryana Maange Hisab' campaign against BJP govt on July 15
The Haryana Congress presented a 'chargesheet' against the BJP government, focusing on issues such as unemployment and law and order. They announced the 'Haryana Maange Hisab Abhiyan' campaign to highlight government failures. Former BJP member Birender Singh also criticized the government's performance.
Valmiki Corporation scamsters honey-trapped officials to misappropriate money, claims BJP leader
Senior BJP leader B Sriramulu accused Karnataka's Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation of misappropriating funds through honey-trapping government and bank officials. The money was allegedly used to purchase luxury cars including a Lamborghini. He alleged that the funds were diverted through 'hawala' channels. Former Minister Narasimha Nayak criticised the state government's alleged involvement in the scam, with the BJP demanding the arrest of Congress MLA B Nagendra over the scandal.
BJP MLA Bharath Shetty booked for remarks against Rahul Gandhi
BJP MLA Bharath Shetty faces police investigation for alleged provocative comments against Rahul Gandhi. Congress party workers express displeasure over the remarks. Karnataka Congress Working President criticizes Shetty's statement and links BJP's behavior to Prime Minister Modi's previous remarks about Rahul Gandhi.
“Didn’t Dalits vote for BJP?”, seven-time BJP MP asks, upset at being denied berth
Veteran BJP Lok Sabha member Ramesh Jigajinagi expressed disappointment at being left out of the union council of ministers, questioning if Dalits had not supported the party. Despite winning from Bijapur for the seventh time and serving as MoS from 2016 to 2019, he felt overlooked. Jigajinagi highlighted the absence of Dalit representation in the new ministry, sparking debates on BJP's stance on marginalized communities in Karnataka.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accuses BJP nominee of bribery attempt
Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh has accused BJP’s Maniktala bypoll nominee and All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey of offering a post in national football if Ghosh helped him win the bypoll. Ghosh released an audio recording a day before the bypolls, which has put the BJP candidate in a difficult position just ahead of the election.
BJP goes all out in bypolls to four assembly seats in West Bengal
After a Lok Sabha defeat, BJP targets July 10 bypolls in Bengal’s Maniktala, Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Bagdah—three won in 2021. Leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Suvendu Adhikari campaign actively. Supti Pande represents Maniktala. Defectors seek redemption as Raiganj promotes Sanatan dharma. Shantanu Thakur contests from Bongaon, enhancing BJP's campaign for the upcoming bypolls.
BJP misusing govt machinery in Manglaur: Congress lodges complaint with EC
The Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the BJP, alleging misuse of government machinery in the Manglaur bypoll. Accusations include interference from out-of-state individuals and distribution of cash and liquor.
Gross and grave mismanagement by BJP's double-engine govt: Rahul Gandhi on Assam floods
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Assam government for the state's flood situation, stating that it reflects the "gross and grave mismanagement" of the BJP's double-engine government. The state has seen over 60 deaths, 53,000 displacements, and 24,000 affected people. Gandhi called for a comprehensive and compassionate vision, including proper relief, rehabilitation, and compensation in the short term, and a pan-Northeast water management authority to control floods in the long term.
PM Modi goes to Moscow while Rahul heads for Assam, Manipur: Congress
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur amid ongoing violence, while Rahul Gandhi makes his third visit to the state. Modi has stated that the Centre is working to restore normalcy in Manipur, with over 500 arrests made and relief efforts underway.
Congress leader Kumari Selja to launch 'padyatra' in Haryana's urban areas in July end
Congress leader Kumari Selja plans to launch a "padayatra" at the end of July to connect with Haryana's urban voters ahead of the Assembly polls slated for later this year. The primary goal of this foot march is to fortify the Congress's presence in urban areas and gain an advantage over the BJP. A statement indicated that the BJP has an edge in 44 assembly areas of Haryana, most of which are urban, based on a study of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
Congress govt in K'taka "unnecessarily quarrelling" with Centre: Union Minister Kumaraswamy
"I know this government (in Karnataka is) unnecessarily quarrelling with the Central government. First of all, I request the Karnataka government that -- quarrelling will not help. Or throwing mud against the Central government will not help. Whatever is the issue, come, discuss with us," Kumaraswamy said.
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