LiveMint-Politics • 22/01/2026
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‘Paint Mumbra green’ remark by AIMIM’s youngest corporator triggers political controversy. Who is she?
UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London, despite criticism of security risks
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DMK will seek constitutional amendment to drop Governor’s assembly address, says MK Stalin after RN Ravi walks out again
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Nitin Nabin takes charge as new BJP chief; PM Modi congratulates him
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Drama in TN Assembly: Guv Ravi walks out over ‘insult’ to national anthem; Lok Bhavan says ‘mic was switched off’
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"Trump Administration Fights in Court to Keep Minnesota ICE Surge"
The Trump administration urged a judge to reject Minnesota’s request for an immediate order halting the recent escalation of federal immigration enforcement in the state, accusing local authorities of wrongly trying to exercise a “veto” over the US government.
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"Who is Aparna Yadav? ‘Selfish woman’ remark by Mulayam Singh's son Prateek Yadav in divorce post goes viral"
Prateek Yadav, son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has taken to social media to announce his intention to divorce Aparna Yadav, accusing her of selfishness and damaging family ties. 
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"Nitin Nabin to be next BJP president: 5-time ex- MLA with ₹3-crore declared net worth, owns two cars, no house"
Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA and current BJP working president, is set to  be party's next national president. With a net worth of ₹3.08 crore and strong political backing, Nabin's journey from Ranchi to a key leadership role is one to watch closely.
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LiveMint-Politics | 19/01/2026
BJP national president election: Nitin Nabin to file nomination today in presence of top BJP leaders
As BJP leaders gather for the national president election, Nitin Nabin is poised for unopposed election. With strong backing from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah, Nabin is all set to replace JP Nadda.
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LiveMint-Politics | 18/01/2026
A timeline of how the US and Europe have been at odds
A timeline of how the US and Europe have been at odds
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LiveMint-Politics | 18/01/2026
Singur again a focal point for West Bengal polls? PM Modi to launch ₹830 crores worth of projects today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singur in TMC-ruled West Bengal comes not just ahead of the polls, but targets sore points in the state's political history, with the launching of infrastructure projects in the town carrying significant political weight.
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LiveMint-Politics | 18/01/2026
Mumbai mayor suspense: How numbers stack up for BJP, Shiv Sena, Thackerays after BMC polls
After winning the high-stakes BMC polls, can the BJP choose its own mayor without the Shiv Sena's support, or what happens if Shiv Sena or the BJP join hands with other parties? The answer lies in the numbers.
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LiveMint-Politics | 17/01/2026
Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Takes Shape as Israel Raises Concern
Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace for Gaza is beginning to take shape with Argentina’s Javier Milei and Canada’s Mark Carney set to become founding members, even as Israel voiced rare objections against parts of the US president’s plan to build on the fragile ceasefire in the region.
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LiveMint-Politics | 17/01/2026
Asaduddin Owaisi says those who faced defeat in Maharashtra civic polls should introspect
Owaisi says the AIMIM is now preparing for upcoming municipal elections in Telangana, noting that the leadership has already invited names from potential candidates
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LiveMint-Politics | 16/01/2026
Venezuela Diaspora in Miami Names Road for Opposition’s Machado
Doral, a city west of downtown Miami that is home to one of the biggest Venezuelan communities in the US, will rename a street in tribute to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who is currently touring the country.
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LiveMint-Politics | 16/01/2026
BMC Election Results: 5 key factors that helped BJP storm India’s richest civic body, ending Thackeray dominance
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to take control of 25 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, defeating the long-standing Shiv Sena. The results reflect a shift in Mumbai politics towards the BJP's narrative. 
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LiveMint-Politics | 16/01/2026
BJP to name new national president on 20 January—Nitin Nabin likely to replace J P Nadda
The election process and nomination filing will take place on 19 January. Currently, Union Health Minister J P Nadda holds the BJP national president post. He has held the post since 2020.
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LiveMint-Politics | 15/01/2026
Iran Averts US Strikes for Now With Vow to Avoid Executions
Iran may have averted US strikes for now by pledging not to execute protesters after pressure from President Donald Trump.
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LiveMint-Politics | 15/01/2026
NDA will play a significant role in forming the next Kerala government, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
In an exclusive interview, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, said fiscal indiscipline and hubris exhibited by the CPM and a visionless campaign by a divided Congress would be punished by the voters in the forthcoming assembly elections.
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LiveMint-Politics | 14/01/2026
Trumps freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
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LiveMint-Politics | 14/01/2026
Good if they win, bad if they lose: Scindia on opposition's stand on SIR – ‘are they afraid of losing?’
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia argues that opposition parties only oppose the Special Intensive Review (SIR) when they face electoral defeat. He emphasises the importance of the people's decision, while opposition leaders claim voter manipulation during the SIR process.
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LiveMint-Politics | 14/01/2026
Congress takes ‘change of colours’ swipe at BJP after Chinese Communist Party leaders meet RSS general secretary
A meeting between the RSS and the Communist Party of China has sparked controversy in India, with opposition parties accusing the BJP of hypocrisy. As discussions unfold, concerns grow over India's stance on territorial claims and its relationship with China amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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LiveMint-Politics | 13/01/2026
Trump Calls North American Trade Pact He Brokered ‘Irrelevant’
President Donald Trump expressed indifference toward the North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, portending a lengthy renegotiation of the US’s largest free-trade pact.
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LiveMint-Politics | 13/01/2026
‘Showing Congress in poor light’ — Why Tamil Nadu Youth Congress is eyeing a ban on Sivakarthikeyan's film Parasakthi?
The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress demands a ban on the film Parasakthi, alleging it distorts historical events to malign the Congress. 
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LiveMint-Politics | 12/01/2026
UK Military Chief Warns of Defense Cuts Under Current Budget
The UK cannot afford to fulfill its defense commitments despite a recent spending uplift, the head of the UK’s armed forces warned, weeks after telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he’s preparing for spending cuts due to a multibillion-pound shortfall.
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LiveMint-Politics | 12/01/2026
Mint Explainer | Why Trump is reviving a tough Russia oil sanctions bill
Trump’s backing for a 500% tariff proposal targeting buyers of Russian oil raises fresh trade and currency risks for India.
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LiveMint-Politics | 11/01/2026
Iran Edges Closer to a Revolution That Would Reshape the World
If the uprising succeeds in toppling the Islamic Republic, it would upend global geopolitics and energy markets — with the risk of widespread chaos.
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LiveMint-Politics | 10/01/2026
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Maduro
Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
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LiveMint-Politics | 10/01/2026
As protests surge, the Iranian regime’s options are narrowing
Iran’s fate depends on who has more staying power: its ruler or its people
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LiveMint-Politics | 10/01/2026
BJP suspends 58 ex-mayors, corporators and workers from Mumbai & Nagpur amid Maharashtra civic polls. Know why
The penalized individuals consist of former mayors, councilors, and prominent organizers accused of defying official nominees, damaging the party’s reputation, and refusing to support Mahayuti candidates
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FP Explainers | 17/09/2025
From welfare schemes to cheetahs, PM Modi gives India a birthday gift every year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 will feature a massive nationwide celebration under Seva Pakhwada, including health camps, fitness events, and the launch of new welfare schemes. Over the past decade, the PM’s birthdays have seen developmental milestones, from releasing cheetahs to empowering women and artisans
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FP Explainers | 15/09/2025
In Photos | The Emmys featured Gaza prominently. Here's how
The 77th Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles featured the who's who of Hollywood. It also served as a platform for celebrities to extend their support to Gaza and highlight the plight of Palestinians amid the war. From Javier Bardem to Aimee Lou Wood, here's how Gaza was on almost everyone's mind at the event
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Isha Mehrotra | 29/05/2025
Is Shashi Tharoor’s breakup with Congress inevitable?
The Congress is not hiding its chagrin at Shashi Tharoor anymore. The Thiruvananthapuram MP has upset the party again with his remarks on the 2016 surgical strikes. His recent unfettered support to the Centre on Operation Sindoor also did not go down well with Congress, which perceives it as straying from the party line
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Rajee Gaddapaty | 17/04/2025
‘Naxalism will end in India by March 2026’: Amit Shah at CRPF Raising Day parade
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Naxalism will be eliminated by March 2026, with the CAPF and CRPF, especially the CoBRA unit playing a key role, during an event in Madhya Pradesh.
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Isha Mehrotra | 20/02/2025
Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM
Rekha Gupta has taken oath as the Delhi chief minister, becoming the first leader from the BJP to assume the post after 27 years. While names like Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta and Satish Upadhyay were doing the rounds, the saffron party went ahead with a first-time MLA for the top job. But why?
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Isha Mehrotra | 19/02/2025
Who is Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA, BJP’s pick for Delhi CM?
Rekha Gupta is set to take oath as the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi. The 50-year-old, a senior BJP leader, won from Shalimar Bagh against AAP’s Bandana Kumari. As she becomes the saffron party’s fourth CM face in the national capital, let’s look at her political journey
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Isha Mehrotra | 09/02/2025
This Week in Explainers: How BJP wrested power from AAP in Delhi
The BJP is returning to power in Delhi after nearly three decades with a decisive mandate. The AAP’s loss was compounded by the defeat of its top leaders including chief Arvind Kejriwal. But what worked for the saffron party this time? We answer this and more in our weekly wrap from India
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Isha Mehrotra | 08/02/2025
What future looks like for Arvind Kejriwal and AAP after Delhi drubbing
It was a bitter loss for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as it not only failed to return to power in Delhi but many of its top leaders including chief Arvind Kejriwal were also defeated by the BJP. This is the first time that Kejriwal lost from New Delhi, which he first won in 2013 by defeating the then CM Sheila Dikshit. What does the rout mean for him and his party?
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Isha Mehrotra | 08/02/2025
Kejri-fall: Did the middle class’ ire dethrone AAP from Delhi?
After a decade in power, the Aam Aadmi Party leaders will now sit in the opposition benches in the Delhi Assembly. The BJP has ousted Arvind Kejriwal’s party, which was battling 10 years of anti-incumbency. Seen as a party that works only for the poor, the AAP also failed to win over the middle class, as it outraged at the city’s lack of development
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Isha Mehrotra | 04/02/2025
Delhi Assembly elections: Arvind Kejriwal vs Parvesh Verma vs Sandeep Dikshit… Key contests to keep an eye on
Delhi is going to the ballot tomorrow. As crores of voters seal the fate of 699 candidates in the fray, here’s a look at the key fights
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Isha Mehrotra | 15/01/2025
After Lok Sabha rout, is BJP’s Smriti Irani going to contest Delhi Assembly polls?
Smriti Irani, who lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi, is reportedly being considered as the BJP’s candidate from the Greater Kailash Assembly constituency. The AAP has fielded three-time MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj from the seat
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Isha Mehrotra | 07/01/2025
Delhi Assembly polls: Can Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP pull off a hat-trick?
Delhi will vote on February 5, with the counting of votes three days later on February 8. The AAP is hoping to return to power for a third term, while its rivals the BJP and the Congress are trying to dislodge Arvind Kejriwal’s party in the National Capital
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Isha Mehrotra | 28/11/2024
BJP may keep CM post, Shiv Sena to get plum Cabinet berths: What Maharashtra government could look like
Eknath Shinde has hinted that he is out of the race for the Maharashtra CM post, saying he will abide by PM Narendra Modi’s and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s decision on the matter. This means the path is clear for the BJP to appoint its own face for the top job. Here’s what its Mahayuti allies – Shiv Sena and NCP – could get
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Isha Mehrotra | 26/11/2024
Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name. Ajit Pawar of the NCP, the third partner in the alliance, is reportedly rooting for Fadnavis. Here’s why
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Isha Mehrotra | 25/11/2024
Mahayuti’s ‘Maha’ dilemma: What are the chances of Devendra Fadnavis becoming CM?
Maharashtra has delivered a clear mandate for the Mahayuti, with the alliance grabbing 230 of the 288 Assembly seats. Now, the BJP-led grouping has to decide its CM pick. Will the saffron party choose Devendra Fadnavis, the frontrunner, or follow ‘coalition dharma’ and continue with Eknath Shinde?
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Anmol Singla | 24/11/2024
How women voters changed the game in favour of the incumbent in Maharashtra and Jharkhand
The Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand showcased the power of women voters, driven by targeted welfare schemes like Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and Jharkhand’s Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana. These initiatives boosted female voter turnout significantly, helping the ruling Mahayuti and JMM-led alliances secure decisive victories
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Anmol Singla | 24/11/2024
What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, winning just 20 of 94 contested seats compared to Eknath Shinde’s faction, which secured 57 of 85. The results have raised questions about Thackeray’s ability to retain his party’s cadre and his claim to Bal Thackeray’s legacy
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Isha Mehrotra | 23/11/2024
Maharashtra Assembly election results: Why Devendra Fadnavis is BJP’s man of the match
Devendra Fadnavis’ 2019 chant of ‘Me punha yein (I’ll be back)’ could come true this time. His BJP has delivered a stellar performance in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, with calls rising from within the party for his return as the state’s chief minister
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Isha Mehrotra | 23/11/2024
Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Who will be Maharashtra CM after Mahayuti’s massive win?
The Mahayuti is set to return to power in Maharashtra, with a thumping victory. The BJP is itself winning over 100 seats, while its allies Shiv Sena and NCP have also performed well. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who will be the next chief minister? With multiple options, it may not be an easy decision
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Isha Mehrotra | 19/11/2024
What’s the cash-for-vote row involving BJP’s Vinod Tawde, a day before Maharashtra Assembly polls?
BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde is at the centre of a political storm in Maharashtra, just a day before the state votes. The regional outfit Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) has accused him of distributing money to influence voters in Palghar. Here’s what is going on
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 16/11/2024
Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: How splits and mergers are not new to state politics
The big fight is among two of the largest alliances in the state -- Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. The journey through which regional politics in Maharashtra has reached its current state where the contest is among two alliances has a precedence worth mentioning
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Isha Mehrotra | 12/11/2024
Jharkhand Assembly polls Phase 1: The key battles to watch out for
Voting for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections is slated for Wednesday. Forty-three of 81 seats will go to polls as electors decide the fate of 683 candidates. From Champai Soren of the BJP to JMM’s Mahua Maji, here are the key candidates in the fray
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 12/11/2024
12 Maharashtra MLAs who make anti-incumbency look like a joke
Peasants and Workers Party of India's leader late Ganpatrao Deshmukh tops this list as he has won from the seat of Sangola 11 times straight, making him the longest-serving MLA in Maharashtra's history
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Isha Mehrotra | 12/11/2024
Uncle vs nephew, pati vs patni: The family fights in Maharashtra Assembly polls
Maharashtra Assembly elections are just around the corner. Several members of political families are in the poll race this time. Some are fighting against each other, others are contesting for the same party. Here’s a look at such battles
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Isha Mehrotra | 17/10/2024
Why Nayab Singh Saini is taking oath as Haryana CM on October 17
Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn in as Haryana’s chief minister on Thursday (October 17), a day after he was elected the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in the state. Valmiki Jayanti is being celebrated today. Here’s why the saffron party chose this date
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Isha Mehrotra | 09/10/2024
Why Congress’ Haryana loss will be a disadvantage for it in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
The Congress’ unexpected poll defeat in Haryana will resonate beyond the Hindi belt state. Buoyed by the Lok Sabha results, the Grand Old Party was projecting itself as the ‘leader’ of the INDI alliance. Now, its allies are calling for ‘introspection’
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Isha Mehrotra | 08/10/2024
Haryana Assembly election results 2024: Why Congress suffered a shock defeat
The Congress’ hope to wrest Haryana from the BJP is lost. The Grand Old Party’s surprise setback has left a lot for the party to introspect. Despite its good performance in the Lok Sabha polls, why could it not make a splash in the Assembly polls?
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Tanuj Lakhina | 07/09/2024
Congress behind the wrestlers protest, says WFI chief day after Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join party
The duo of Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday with a vow of "not being scared or backing off".
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Tanuj Lakhina | 06/09/2024
Vinesh Phogat resigns from Indian Railways, joins Congress alongside Bajrang Punia
Vinesh Phogat resigned from her job with the Indian Railways citing personal reasons and joined the Congress party alongside Bajrang Punia
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 17/07/2024
UP BJP Chief Bhupendra Chaudhary offers to resign: Is Uttar Pradesh cabinet staring at a rejig?
The saffron party secured 36 seats in Uttar Pradesh as compared to the INDIA bloc's 43. A reshuffle within the state party lines has been in buzz for quite some time with senior leaders from Uttar Pradesh holding key meetings with the party's top brass
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 02/07/2024
Rahul Gandhi's 'indecent, undignified' Lok Sabha speech expunged: What's the mechanism of expunction
Rahul Gandhi's remarks caused a furore in the House with PM Modi likely to give a response in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as he will present his motion of thanks to the President's address
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Isha Mehrotra | 27/06/2024
Mahayuti rift: Will the BJP-led alliance collapse before the Maharashtra Assembly polls?
Tensions are growing within the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. The blame game that emerged following the bloc’s debacle in the Lok Sabha elections has led to a rise in bickering among the leaders
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Isha Mehrotra | 21/06/2024
No relief for Arvind Kejriwal yet: Why the bail matters for Delhi CM and his AAP
The Delhi High Court has halted the release order of Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering probe related to the city’s excise policy case. This came after the Enforcement Directorate challenged the bail order today. Here’s why the Delhi CM’s bail order was significant for him and his party
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Isha Mehrotra | 18/06/2024
What’s behind Rahul Gandhi’s move to give up Wayanad? What does Priyanka’s electoral debut mean?
Rahul Gandhi will relinquish his Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency to retain Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli seat, paving the way for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to contest her maiden elections. But why has the Congress taken this decision?
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Isha Mehrotra | 12/06/2024
Who is Nara Lokesh, the MBA from Stanford, behind TDP’s resurgence in Andhra Pradesh?
Nara Lokesh, son of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, has been inducted into the state Cabinet. The 41-year-old, who lost a key constituency in the 2019 Assembly polls, has won the same seat this time. He is also being credited with the TDP’s turnaround in these elections
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Isha Mehrotra | 11/06/2024
‘Maha’ worry: Are chasms developing within the ruling Mahayuti alliance?
Leaders of Ajit Pawar’s NCP and Shinde Sena have expressed their disgruntlement over the allocation of portfolios in Modi 3.0, as both parties were denied Cabinet berths. The Mahayuti alliance’s poor showing in Maharashtra Lok Sabha election results has also sparked a blame game
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 10/06/2024
Why the TDP and JD(U) are negotiating hard for the Speaker’s position in the NDA government
After the Modi Cabinet 3.0 swearing-in, all eyes have turned to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post. The TDP and JD(U), the main allies of the BJP, are vying for this position. However, the saffron party, seeing the importance of it, seems in no mood to relent
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Isha Mehrotra | 10/06/2024
The rise of Chirag Paswan: From one-film wonder to Union minister in Modi 3.0
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has proved his electoral mettle. Not only did he clinch the Hajipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar, which was represented by his father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan, eight times, but his party also won all five seats it contested in alliance with the BJP-led NDA in the state. Now, he has been rewarded with a Cabinet berth
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Isha Mehrotra | 09/06/2024
Jayant Singh Chaudhary: The Jat leader from UP who is now a Union minister in Modi 3.0
Years ago, Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, which was an ally of the Samajwadi Party, had famously said that he is ‘not a coin who will flip’. Come February 2024, his stance will change and he will join the BJP-led NDA bloc. Now, the grandson of former Indian PM Charan Singh has become a Union minister
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Isha Mehrotra | 07/06/2024
Days after Lok Sabha election results, how Congress' tally may change to reach 100
Despite Congress’ best performance in general elections since 2014, the party failed to touch the century, winning 99 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats. Narendra Modi, who is geared up for a third term as Prime Minister, even took a potshot at the Grand Old Party over this. But the situation could change soon. Here’s how
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Isha Mehrotra | 06/06/2024
Will Rahul Gandhi be Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha?
Rahul Gandhi, who led the Congress’ election campaigning from the front, is the party’s first choice for the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. The post that comes with its own privileges has been vacant since 2014. But will the Gandhi scion agree?
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Samannay Biswas | 06/06/2024
Film stars and politics: A match made in heaven?
Film stars are useful in commercial advertising and research has shown them to be particularly attractive candidates to first-time voters
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Isha Mehrotra | 05/06/2024
Lok Sabha Speaker post, plum portfolios: What are the likely demands of JD(U), TDP from Modi?
Narendra Modi is set for a third consecutive term as India’s prime minister after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously elected him as the bloc’s leader on 5 June. The BJP’s top allies, including JD(U) and TDP, are key for him to return to power and now they are expected to make a hard bargain to make that happen
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Isha Mehrotra | 05/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: The reasons for BJP to cheer, the reasons to worry
The BJP was expected to storm to power for a third consecutive term at the Centre. However, this time, the saffron party has not secured a majority on its own, making it rely on its NDA partners to form the government. It is not all bad though as it has made significant gains in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
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Isha Mehrotra | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Why BJP’s fate lies in the hands of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
The Bharatiya Janata Party has failed to secure a majority on its own in these Lok Sabha elections. It needs its NDA allies more than ever now to form the government for a third consecutive term. JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar could play a big role in making that happen
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Modi wins, Smriti loses… The big winners and losers
The BJP-led NDA has won the Lok Sabha elections. But what about your favourite candidates? How are they faring? Among the heavyweights, here’s who is winning and who's losing
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Isha Mehrotra | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: From Amethi to Nanded, key seats BJP is losing to INDIA bloc
The 2024 Lok Sabha results are pouring in. The ruling BJP-led NDA was in for a big shock this time, including in two Hindi belt states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Here are the important constituencies wherein the saffron party failed to clinch a victory
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: What worked in favour of the INDI Alliance in UP? What led to BJP’s upset?
The Lok Sabha election results have delivered surprises galore. One such is the INDI Alliance’s good performance in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party-Congress combine is leading in 40 seats, while the NDA is on their tail with 39 seats. But what has contributed to the Opposition's good show?
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Isha Mehrotra | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: How BJP failed to trump Mamata's TMC in West Bengal
Counting of votes for the 18th Lok Sabha is underway and the results in many big states, including in West Bengal, are not what were expected. While exit polls gave an edge to the BJP over Mamata Banerjee’s TMC, the results have gone another way. Bengal has sided with the ruling party once again
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: With nearly 100 seats, how Congress delivers its best performance since 2014
The Congress, as per trends, is on course to win nearly 100 seats, marking this as its best performance at the Lok Sabha elections since 2014. Ten years ago, the Grand Old Party slumped to a measly 44 seats and then climbed to 52 in the 2019 polls
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 04/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: From Varanasi to Wayanad, the big battles to watch out for
The counting of votes in 2024 Lok Sabha election has begun. It will be a few hours before we know the results, but these key constituencies will make a difference. Will it be an easy win for PM Modi in Varanasi? What about the Gandhi bastions, Amethi and Rae Bareli?
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Isha Mehrotra | 03/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: How Uttar Pradesh elected India’s most PMs
India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, sends the highest number of MPs to the lower house: 80. The northern state, which was a bastion of Congress for decades, is key for any political party coveting the post of prime minister
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Roshneesh Kmaneck | 03/06/2024
Lok Sabha election results 2024: What is the row over postal ballots? Can they impact poll outcome?
Ahead of the counting day for the Lok Sabha elections, the INDI Alliance has raised the issue of counting postal ballots. The Opposition bloc has asked the Election Commission to scrap a 2019 guideline and urge that they be tallied before those of the EVMs. But what do the rules say on the timing of finalising absentee votes?
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Gauri Ghadi | 03/06/2024
Fact-check: Is Rahul Gandhi planning a vacation to Thailand after 4 June results?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at a rally last week that Rahul Gandhi would head to Bangkok after the Lok Sabha election results are announced. PM Modi made a similar claim last week. Now, a boarding pass with the Congress leader’s name has gone viral. But it’s morphed
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Isha Mehrotra | 25/05/2024
Manoj Tiwari vs Kanhaiya Kumar, Mehbooba Mufti vs …: Key battles in phase 6 of Lok Sabha polls
Manoj Tiwari, the BJP’s sitting MP from North East Delhi is vying to retain his seat for a third time. He is up against Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar. Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti is in the fray from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency. Here are all the big fights to watch out for in the sixth phase
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 23/05/2024
BJP 'unjustly targeting' me, says Jharkhand MP Jayant Sinha in reply to show-cause notice
Addressing the letter to BJP state general secretary Aditya Sahu, Sinha said that he was 'surprised' to receive the letter. The leader clarified that he had informed well before the elections about his intentions to step back from electoral responsibilities
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Explain or face action: Here's why Jharkhand MP Jayant Sinha has been issued show-cause notice by BJP
Sinha is required to respond to the notice within two days with an explanation. Failing to do so would lead to further actions being taken against the leader
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Isha Mehrotra | 20/05/2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: The big fights to look out for in Phase 5
Defence minister Rajnath Singh is contesting from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat. Rae Bareli also goes to the polls in the fifth phase where Congress’ Rahul Gandhi is facing the BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. Here are the other interesting fights to keep an eye on
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 16/05/2024
4 signs Mamata Banerjee may be having second thoughts on INDIA bloc
Mamata Banerjee said that TMC will support the INDIA bloc from the 'outside.' However, this is not the first time TMC has flip-flopped on its decision to back the grand alliance
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 16/05/2024
Viral Video: Swati Maliwal 'attacker' Bibhav Kumar seen accompanying ex-boss Kejriwal for poll rally in Lucknow
A new video has surfaced online that has triggered controversy. The video, shared widely by BJP leaders and others on X, shows Kejriwal with Bibhav Kumar at the Lucknow airport. AAP leader Sanjay Singh can also be seen in the video
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 15/05/2024
EC summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP to 'personally explain' post-poll violence in state
Reminding the state government that the Model Code of Conduct is still in force, the EC also asked the chief secretary and the police chief to ensure such incidents are not repeated
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 14/05/2024
WATCH: PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi
PM Modi was accompanied by 12 chief ministers, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh as well as other key players of the National Democratic Alliance
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 14/05/2024
'Bond with Kashi is inseparable': PM Modi ahead of filing nomination from Varanasi today; all you need to know
Varanasi is one of the 80 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. A stronghold of BJP, the city will go to polls on June 1 during the seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 11/05/2024
'I didn't resign because...': Kejriwal reveals why he continued as Delhi CM after arrest
The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 for the campaigning of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 11/05/2024
Visit to Hanuman temple, roadshows & more: Kejriwal's jam-packed schedule on first day since release
Kejriwal will be accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the roadshow in Mehrauli. AAP has fielded Sahi Ram Pahalwan from the South Delhi constituency while Kuldeep Kumar has been chosen for the East Delhi seat. The national capital will go to polls on May 25
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 11/05/2024
'Nobody knows if it actually took place': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy casts doubt over Balakot airstrike, BJP replies
Reddy's comments come just a day after another Congress leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar, said that India should 'respect Pakistan as they have atom bombs'
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 11/05/2024
'Instead of dying with Congress...': PM Modi offers Sharad Pawar place in BJP-led NDA, NCP(SP) chief says no
PM Modi extended the offer to Pawar in response to the latter's recent comment where he said that smaller regional parties in Maharashtra may merge with the Congress in the coming years
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 09/05/2024
INDI alliance seeks urgent meet with EC, here's what they want to discuss
The Opposition has been raising eyebrows over the release of voter turnout data, accusing the polling body of delaying publishing the numbers
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Isha Mehrotra | 08/05/2024
Is the BJP government in Haryana in trouble after 3 Independents switched sides?
Just weeks before the Lok Sabha polls, the BJP regime in Haryana got a jolt as three Independent MLAs crossed sides to support the Congress. Now, the saffron party’s former ally, the JJP, is saying it would back the ‘Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda’ if he tries to topple the Nayab Singh Saini government
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Isha Mehrotra | 07/05/2024
Supriya Sule vs Sunetra Pawar, Amit Shah vs...: The big fights in Phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections
India is advancing to the third of the seven phases of Lok Sabha polls. Supriya Sule is up against her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar from Baramati in Maharashtra. Amit Shah is fighting from Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, a bastion of the BJP. Here are other high-profile contests to watch out for
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 06/05/2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: From Amit Shah to Supriya Sule, all about candidates, seats and more
The third phase of the elections will span 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) and will cover 93 constituencies. The first phase covered 102 constituencies while the second covered 88
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Isha Mehrotra | 06/05/2024
‘Ghar ki bitiya’: How Akhilesh and Dimple Yadav’s daughter, Aditi, is grabbing limelight during Lok Sabha polls
The Samajwadi Party’s 21-year-old campaigner, Aditi Yadav, is getting a warm reception in her late grandfather Mulayam Singh Yadav’s bastion of Mainpuri as she canvasses for her mother and the sitting MP, Dimple. Her 'simplicity and down-to-earth approach' has drawn comparisons with Netaji
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 06/05/2024
Congress' Amethi office attacked, cars vandalised; party blames BJP for 'deadly attack'
The grand old party claims that a few of its workers were 'badly injured' during the attack. Meanwhile, the police registered a case against the unknown people and are currently probing the matter
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 01/05/2024
Cost of praising a BJP leader? TMC removes Kunal Ghosh as Bengal general secretary
The Mamata Banerjee-led party took the measure hours after Ghosh shared the stage with BJP's Kolkata North candidate Tapas Ray, calling him a 'true mass leader.' Ray joined the Bhartiya Janata Party after quitting TMC in March
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Isha Mehrotra | 29/04/2024
Akshay Kanti Bam, Milind Deora & more: The leaders who quit Congress ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Congress is in a predicament. It’s Delhi Pradesh Congress chief, Arvinder Singh Lovely, has stepped down from the post. Akshay Kanti Bam, the party’s Indore Lok Sabha candidate, has joined the BJP. These setbacks have come as India holds the crucial general elections. Which other high-profile leaders have left the Grand Old Party this year?
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Isha Mehrotra | 29/04/2024
How Arvinder Singh Lovely's exit as Delhi Congress chief will hurt the party in Lok Sabha polls
Arvinder Singh Lovely’s resignation as the Delhi Pradesh Congress president is a big jolt for the party ahead of Lok Sabha elections in the Capital. While he has refuted speculations that he will join the BJP, the former Delhi minister’s move could hurt the party’s tie-up with the AAP
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Isha Mehrotra | 26/04/2024
Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor and more: Big leaders whose fate will be decided in Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections
It's the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The fate of Congress’ Rahul Gandhi, who is vying for a second term in Kerala’s Wayanad, will be sealed after votes are cast. Let's look at other major fights
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 25/04/2024
EC takes note of MCC violations by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi; seeks response from BJP, Cong chiefs
Both parties have accused each other of inciting hatred and division based on religion, caste and community. Party presidents have been held responsible under Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 24/04/2024
Cong ki loot zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi: WATCH PM Modi react to Pitroda's inheritance tax remark
Pitroda on Wednesday brought up the concept of 'inheritance tax' while talking about redistribution of wealth. He reportedly advocated the reintroduction of the inheritance tax that was once prevalent in India
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 23/04/2024
Mukhtar Ansari death: Viscera test rejects foul play, says gangster-turned-politician didn't die of poisoning
While his family alleged that the gangster-turned-politician died of 'slow poisoning' in jail, a post-mortem report published earlier said, 'The cause of death of Mukhtar Ansari was found to be heart attack (myocardial infarction)'
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 22/04/2024
BJP's first BIG win in LS polls 2024; Know how party won Surat seat before people voted
BJP claimed its first victory from PM Modi's home state after all other candidates withdrew their nominations from Surat
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 22/04/2024
What BJP vs Congress blame game over PM Modi's Manmohan speech is all about
PM Modi's comments stirred debate among the two parties, with many taking to social media to clarify what erstwhile Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said under Congress' rule
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Umang Sharma | 22/04/2024
WATCH: Rajnath Singh says 'PoK humara tha, hai, aur rahega,' people there will demand to be with India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that with India's stature and prestige growing in the world and the country's economy progressing at a faster rate, the people of PoK will demand to formally join India
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Isha Mehrotra | 18/04/2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Major battles to watch out for in Phase 1
Voting will be held in 102 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories on 19 April. From Maharashtra's Nagpur to Assam's Jorhat, here are the key seats to keep an eye on in the first phase of polling
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 18/04/2024
Sunita Kejriwal to attend INDIA bloc rally in Ranchi: Here's how Delhi CM's wife is taking front seat in politics
Although Sunita Kejriwal has been representing her husband, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 and is currently in Tihar jail, her participation in the upcoming election rally marks her debut in wooing voters during the Lok Sabha elections
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 17/04/2024
2024 Lok Sabha elections begin April 19: All about seats, candidates, stars and more
Phase 1 of voting will cover 102 constituencies spanning across 21 states and Union Territories (UTs). The counting of votes will be held on June 4
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Isha Mehrotra | 16/04/2024
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections 2024: Who are the key faces in the fray? Which issues could the electorate vote on?
All the 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on 19 April. From DMK’s Kanimozhi to BJP’s K Annamalai, here are all the high-profile candidates to watch out for
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 16/04/2024
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Jailed AAP leaders Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendra Jain picked as star campaigners for Gujarat
AAP on Tuesday announced a list of 40 star campaigners in Gujarat which also mentioned the names of Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 16/04/2024
Treated like a criminal, terrorist, under 24X7 surveillance... How AAP sees Keriwal's time in jail
AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday delivered Kejriwal's message from jail where the chief minister said, 'I am Arvind Kejriwal and I am not a terrorist'
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 15/04/2024
How India may change after 2024 polls, the story of two manifestoes
From employment to women empowerment, Bhartiya Janata Party's 'Modi Ki Guarantee' and Congress' 'Nyay Patra' have detailed their own plans for furthering India's growth in the next five years in their respective manifestoes
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Isha Mehrotra | 12/04/2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Which are the key seats in Maharashtra? Which issues concern voters?
After Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra sends the most number of MPs – 48 – to the Lok Sabha. The state is unpredictable, which has made the electoral contest more intriguing. Ahead of the five-phase elections in the western state, here is what to know about the race
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Isha Mehrotra | 11/04/2024
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Who are the key faces in Uttar Pradesh? Which issues could dominate?
The battleground is ready in Uttar Pradesh. The Hindi belt state sends the most MPs – 80 – to Lok Sabha. As it votes in all seven phases, a look at the main candidates, poll issues, and seats
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 10/04/2024
PM Modi in Tamil Nadu: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally
From raking up the Katchatheevu issue to promising people to make the state a 'Viksit Tamil Nadu,' here are five key takeaways from PM Modi's election rally in Vellore
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 09/04/2024
'No specific privilege' for CM, says Delhi HC rejecting Kejriwal's arrest plea; AAP chief to stay in jail till Apr 15
Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 09/04/2024
PM Modi in UP: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally
Eight parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on April 19. These are Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina (SC), Moradabad, Rampur and Pilibhit
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 08/04/2024
PM Modi in Chhattisgarh: 5 key takeaways from Prime Minister's campaign rally
Addressing the BJP's 'Vijay Sankalp Sankhnad' rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, which will go to polls on April 19, he also said the Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections has the imprint of the Muslim League
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Isha Mehrotra | 03/04/2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Will it be smooth sailing for Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad again?
Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from his ‘home’ Wayanad on Wednesday. The Congress leader had bagged the constituency in Kerala with a record margin in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Can he retain the seat, a party bastion, this time?
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 03/04/2024
Know how ED debunked AAP's allegation over BJP's involvement in Delhi Excise Policy scam investigation
The Enforcement Directorate's counsel advocate Zoheb Hossain told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that Bansuri Swaraj's name was mentioned in the list of lawyers was a mistake
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Isha Mehrotra | 03/04/2024
Lok Sabha polls: Why Kangana Ranaut’s poll debut on BJP ticket is unsurprising
Kangana Ranaut is the BJP candidate from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh. The Bollywood actor, a self-proclaimed fan of PM Narendra Modi, has been backing the saffron party on critical issues like the Ram temple and CAA
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Isha Mehrotra | 27/03/2024
How Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita is stepping up amid his absence
Sunita Kejriwal has maintained a low profile since the inception of AAP more than a decade ago. But recently, after her husband's arrest, she has stepped into the limelight, relaying Arvind Kejriwal's message to his supporters. The BJP has claimed she is ‘in the race’ to succeed the Delhi chief minister
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 26/03/2024
PM Modi calls Sandeshkhali victim, BJP's Basirhat pick Rekha Patra: Know what they discussed
In a telephone conversation between the two, Patra described the ordeal of women in Sandeshkhali at the hands of Trinamool Congress leaders, adding that residents of the village have not been able to cast their vote since 2011
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 26/03/2024
Lok Sabha 2024 polls: BJP rules out alliance with SAD, to fight alone in Punjab
A possible rerun between the Bhartiya Janata Party and SAD has been in the talks since last year and Jakhar's recent announcement has come as a surprise to many, especially after reports suggested that the two parties held seat-sharing talks for the Lok Sabha elections
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Gauri Ghadi | 26/03/2024
The political row over derogatory comments against Kangana Ranaut: Who said what?
Days after Kangana Ranaut was handed the BJP ticket from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, she finds herself battling sexism. Derogatory remarks purportedly by Congress’ social media head Supriya Shrinate have triggered a row with the BJP demanding her sacking
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Ayndrila Banerjee | 23/03/2024
'Arrest doesn't surprise me,' says Arvind Kejriwal as wife reads Delhi CM's letter
Kejriwal's colleagues at the Aam Aadmi Party, along with the Opposition, have been accusing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of their involvement in his arrest. However, the AAP Convenor said that the saffron party should not be hated as they are 'our brothers and sisters'
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Gauri Ghadi | 23/03/2024
This Week in Explainers: Will AAP survive the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal?
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case has raised questions about the Aam Aadmi Party’s future. Who will be its new face? Is it the end of the road? We analyse this in our weekly roundup of explainers and talk about other big stories like the IVF controversy surrounding Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents and Zomato’s ‘pure veg’ fleet
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Isha Mehrotra | 22/03/2024
From anti-corruption crusader to facing graft charges: How Arvind Kejriwal’s life has come full circle
A decade back, Arvind Kejriwal rode to power in Delhi on the heels of his India Against Corruption (IAC) movement. Now, the Aam Aadmi Party leader, who cultivated a ‘common man’ image in politics, has been arrested in a money laundering probe related to the scrapped excise policy of his government
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Shreya Mundhra | 21/03/2024
Lok Sabha election 2024 | Campaign tracker Rahul Gandhi: Day 5
As India gets ready to vote and political parties get busy with swaying voters, this article will help Firstpost readers track Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaign as he holds rallies and meetings across the country
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Isha Mehrotra | 21/03/2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Is Varun Gandhi planning to contest Pilibhit as an independent?
The BJP’s delay in announcing the nominee for its Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh has fuelled buzz that it might not field sitting MP Varun Gandhi again. Speculations are rife that the Gandhi scion, who has been critical of the Centre and Yogi Adityanath government in recent years, may feel the heat this time
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Isha Mehrotra | 19/03/2024
Pashupati Paras leaves NDA over BJP’s deal with nephew, Chirag Paswan? What does it mean for Bihar Lok Sabha polls?
RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned as Union minister after his party got no place in the BJP-led NDA’s seat-sharing pact in Bihar for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Now, a direct contest between him and his nephew, Chirag Paswan, is likely on some seats in the state
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Isha Mehrotra | 19/03/2024
Battle for Maharashtra: Will Raj Thackeray's MNS join hands with BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls?
MNS founder Raj Thackeray’s meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday has set off speculations about the BJP getting a new ally in Maharashtra. With its 48 seats, the western state, which sends most MPs to Lok Sabha after Uttar Pradesh, is important for the BJP’s ‘over 400’ target for its alliance NDA
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Isha Mehrotra | 07/03/2024
Is Naveen Patnaik’s BJD set to return to the BJP-led NDA fold after 15 years?
Intense speculations of a likely alliance between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the BJP-led NDA are doing the rounds. CM Naveen Patnaik’s party was a part of the NDA 15 years ago and rekindling the tie-up now is a ‘win-win’ for both parties. Here’s why
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Isha Mehrotra | 05/03/2024
‘Chaiwala’, ‘Chowkidar’, ‘Parivar’: How jibes at PM gave BJP 3 poll campaigns
The BJP has launched a ‘Modi ka Parivar’ campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad said the PM has ‘no family’ at a rally recently. This is not the first time that the saffron party has capitalised on the Opposition’s barbs at Narendra Modi
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Firstpost | 17/02/2024
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Rumours are rife that former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath and his son, Nakul, may depart from the Congress. The veteran party leader is in Delhi, which has further intensified the speculations. But will he join the BJP?
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Firstpost | 09/02/2024
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PM Modi's announcement about the nation's highest honor being awarded to the erstwhile politicians drew support from leaders across the country, with most supporting the move
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Firstpost | 08/02/2024
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Former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is expected to hold talks with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda, igniting murmurs of TDP rejoining the NDA. Many believe that such a move would be a win-win for both parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
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Firstpost | 07/02/2024
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The Election Commission has recognised Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real Nationalist Congress Party, allotting it the party’s ‘clock’ symbol. The Sharad Pawar camp has to now decide a new name and symbol for their party
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Firstpost | 05/02/2024
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All eyes are on the floor test in the Jharkhand Assembly today, as newly sworn-in Chief Minister Champai Soren will try to prove his majority. The MLAs from the JMM-led ruling coalition have exuded confidence before the big vote. However, do they have the numbers?
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Firstpost | 02/02/2024
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Champai Soren was administered the oath of office by Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Ranchi
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Firstpost | 01/02/2024
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Following the resignation and subsequent arrest of Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha elected Champai Soren to be the state’s new chief minister. A son of a farmer, he has risen the political ladder and is known as a confidante of Shibu Soren, the father of Hemant and patriarch of the party
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Firstpost | 31/01/2024
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There’s speculation that Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, who will appear before the Enforcement Directorate today, will be arrested. In such a situation, his wife, Kalpana Soren, will reportedly take over. The 47-year-old has no political experience and currently runs a school
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Firstpost | 29/01/2024
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JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar has become Bihar chief minister for the ninth time, after he dumped the RJD and the INDIA bloc, and rejoined hands with the BJP. The move is a huge setback to the Opposition’s alliance, as it leaves many questioning the viability of such a grouping right ahead of the polls
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Firstpost | 26/01/2024
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Rumours are rife that Nitish Kumar will take the oath as chief minister on Sunday with support from the BJP, marking the end of his alliance with the RJD and the INDIA bloc. Speculation says Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter’s last tweet criticising the JD(U) leader was the final straw
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Firstpost | 15/01/2024
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Milind Deora, a two-time MP and former Union minister, quit the Congress on Sunday and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The exit will hurt the party’s chances ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as he held considerable clout in Mumbai and had connections with corporates and business houses
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Firstpost | 13/01/2024
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was another contender for the top post, but in Saturday’s meeting he said that someone from Congress should assume charge
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Firstpost | 11/01/2024
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The Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have turned down the invitation for the 22 January Ram Mandir opening in Ayodhya, saying that BJP has made it a political event. Some poll pundits believe this decision will hurt the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
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Firstpost | 11/01/2024
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In the Sena vs Sena tussle, Speaker Rahul Narwekar has held that Uddhav Thackeray had no power to remove Eknath Shinde, giving an edge to the Maharashtra chief minister. However, the battle is far from over. The Thackeray-led group has vowed to continue its fight, and will now move the Supreme Court
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Firstpost | 10/01/2024
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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that the Eknath Shinde-led group was the real Shiv Sena when rival factions emerged in 2022. The decision is a big boost for the chief minister ahead of crucial elections this year. What does this mean for Uddhav Thackeray?
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Firstpost | 10/01/2024
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In June 2022, Eknath Shinde and several MLAs rebelled against the then-chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, leading to a split in the Shiv Sena and fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which also comprised the NCP and the Congress
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Firstpost | 02/01/2024
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The Congress leadership will give Sharmila an important role in Andhra Pradesh ahead of the state polls this year, alongside the Lok Sabha election. She may get a general-secretary-level post. The move, is aimed at reviving the Congress in Andhra Pradesh
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Firstpost | 25/12/2023
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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee once again mimicked Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and claimed he would continue to do so 'a thousand times'
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Firstpost | 25/12/2023
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Speaking at an event in West Bengal's Serampore, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also criticised Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for getting upset over a 'trivial issue'
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Firstpost | 22/12/2023
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Karnataka Congress minister BZ Zameer Khan has posted a video on X of himself along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on board a private jet posing at different spots inside the aircraft
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Firstpost | 21/12/2023
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Congress MPs - DK Suresh, Nakul Nath and Deepak Baij - were suspended from the Lok Sabha on Thursday for unruly behaviour
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Firstpost | 20/12/2023
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At the INDIA bloc meet, Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal proposed that Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge be projected as the alliance’s prime ministerial face to take on Narendra Modi in the 2024 elections. While the 80-year-old disposed of the idea, the question is – can he be a viable candidate?
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Firstpost | 19/12/2023
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After his name was proposed as a candidate to become the country's first Dalit prime minister at a meeting attended by 28 opposition leaders in New Delhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, 'I work for the downtrodden'
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Firstpost | 19/12/2023
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With 49 more MPs barred from the Lok Sabha for disrupting House proceedings on Tuesday, a total of 141 lawmakers stand suspended so far in the Winter Session. Only 47 Opposition lawmakers still remain in the lower house, while dozens are left in the Rajya Sabha
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Firstpost | 19/12/2023
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The regional parties expect the Congress to table the main agenda of the meeting. On their part, these parties will submit their suggestions to redraw the joint strategy to take on the BJP, which defeated the Congress in the recent Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
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Firstpost | 19/12/2023
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As many as 78 MPs, including Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, were suspended on Monday for disrupting proceedings, the highest suspensions in a day so far. With this, a total of 92 lawmakers have been barred in the ongoing session
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Firstpost | 13/12/2023
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With a massive victory in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh elections and a comeback in Madhya Pradesh, BJP has set the mood for 2024 Lok Sabha polls towards a possible win
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Firstpost | 13/12/2023
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The BJP has named 52-year-old Diya Kumari as one of its two deputy chief ministers in Rajasthan. A member of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur, Kumari joined politics in 2013 and has quietly risen to the top, winning three elections – two Assembly and one Lok Sabha poll
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Firstpost | 12/12/2023
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Bhajan Lal Sharma's name for the post of Rajasthan Chief Minister was decided during a meeting held at the BJP office in the presence of the party's three central observers led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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Firstpost | 08/12/2023
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The Ethics Committee tabled a report in the House on Friday in which it recommended the expulsion of the TMC MP in a cash-for-query case
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Firstpost | 07/12/2023
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Congress leader Phool Singh Baraiya got his face blackened by senior party leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijaya Singh outside the Raj Bhavan in Bhopal
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Firstpost | 07/12/2023
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Revanth Reddy took oath on Thursday as the first Congress Chief Minister of Telangana after the state was carved in 2014
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Firstpost | 05/12/2023
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Revanth Reddy joined Congress in 2017 and was appointed as the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) chief in 2021
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Firstpost | 05/12/2023
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said he is just a party worker and whatever post or duty BJP will give him, he will fulfil that
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Firstpost | 04/12/2023
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The upcoming I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting will be different, said sources, as Congress won't be able to dictate terms within the alliance after the Assembly elections 2023 results were declared on Sunday
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Firstpost | 04/12/2023
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They say one man’s loss is another’s gain and the adage stands true for the INDIA bloc. The Congress’ loss in the states of Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh puts it on the back foot. It now loses leveraging power with members within the alliance when it comes to seat-sharing for the Lok Sabha polls
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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In the ongoing Assembly elections, the BJP has scored a hat-trick, emerging triumphant in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. The Congress, on the other hand, has wrested power in Telangana. Here’s how some of the political bigwigs performed at the ballot box
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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The BJP is set to wrest power from the Congress in the state of Chhattisgarh and with that comes the question – Kaun banega CM? From Raman Singh to Renuka Singh, here are some of the contenders in the race for the chief minister's chair
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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PM Modi thanked the people of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and for their 'unwavering support' and assured them that the BJP will 'keep working tirelessly for their well-being'
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Conceding Congress' defeat in Rajasthan, Gehlot said, 'We humbly accept the mandate given by the people of Rajasthan. This is an unexpected result for everyone. This defeat shows that we were not completely successful in taking our plans, laws and innovations to the public'
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Telangana has emerged as a silver lining for the Congress. Much of this victory’s credit should go to Sunil Kanugolu, the data-driven poll strategist, who also steered the party’s win in Karnataka earlier. He deployed many of his tactics from the previous triumph to this election too
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said his party's performance Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have 'no doubt been disappointing, but with determination, we reaffirm our strong resolve to rebuild and revive ourselves'
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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In Rajasthan Hindutva seems to have pipped the politics of beneficiaries. If divorced from the politics of identity, the politics of welfare schemes will come up short
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Congress is leading on 67 out of 119 Telangana Assembly seats which is more than the majority mark. The party is also set to form the next government in the state
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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The BJP, which rules the centre and is in power in Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Assam, Tripura, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, is all set to get Madhya Pradesh back and snatch Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh from the Congress after today's vote count
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Anurag Thakur called BJP's victory 'special' and 'historic' and said people trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Speaking to reporters, Adhikari thanked the Bengali community of Chhattisgarh, claiming that their overwhelming support for the BJP played a decisive role in the assembly elections of that state
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Smriti Irani said indecent remarks and taunts made by the Gandhi family against Prime Minister Narendra Modi proved costly for Congress in Assembly elections 2023
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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The BJP is on course to sweep Madhya Pradesh, with trends suggesting a comfortable win for the party. But what’s the reason for the possible victory? Many attribute it to four-time Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and efforts made to woo women voters through schemes and welfare policies
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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Telangana appears to have rejected K Chandrasekhar Rao’s party for a third term. A resurgent Congress, along with several factors, such as anti-incumbency and unemployment, may have worked against the BRS
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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BJP's poll in-charge for Rajasthan Pralhad Joshi said the reason for the party's comfortable victory is that the people wanted to get rid of Congress
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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In Madhya Pradesh, the Bhartiya Janata Party is leading in 160 out of the total 230 seats while Congress has 69 seats, as of 1 pm
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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BJP leader and Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said, 'People's faith in Congress has finished. Public has given a befitting reply to 'Chunavi Ram Bhakt' and 'Chunavi Hindu''
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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As of 12 pm, BJP is leading in 108 out of 199 seats in Rajasthan, 162 out of 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh and 57 out of 90 seats in Chattisgarh
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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In 2013, BJP candidate Ajit Singh Mehta won the Tonk seat by defeating Independent candidate Saud Saidi with a margin of 30,343 votes
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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I.N.D.I.A bloc next meeting will take place at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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In Telangana, 'if not this time, BJP will fly its flag high in the state the next time,' BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill said
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Firstpost | 03/12/2023
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As of 10 am, the Bhartiya Janata Party is leading with 151 out of the total 230 seats while the Indian National Congress currently has 77 seats
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Firstpost | 24/11/2023
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Assembly elections in Telangana will be held on 30 November. Counting of votes will take place on 3 December
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Firstpost | 21/11/2023
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Modi's comments came during a rally in Rajasthan's Baran in the last leg of campaigning ahead of elections. The prime minister alleged that the 'red diary' contains details of how the state's land, forest and water have been sold in the last five years
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Firstpost | 20/11/2023
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Prime Minister Modi said Congress and the 'Ghamandia' alliance want to eradicate 'Sanatan' which thereby means that they want to 'eradicate the culture of Rajasthan'
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Firstpost | 18/11/2023
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Shah urged the gathering to elect the BJP to power in Telangana and said the party-led government would arrange the darshan of Lord Ram in Ayodhya free of cost to all
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Firstpost | 17/11/2023
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Polling for 230 Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh began at 7 am on Friday. The voters can cast their ballots until 6 pm, except in the Baihar, Lanji, and Parswara assembly seats of Balaghat district and some booths in Mandla and Dindori districts, where voting will be held until 3 pm
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Firstpost | 17/11/2023
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The Janta Congress Chhattisgarh-Jogi (JCC), the Hamar Raj Party, headed by former Congress leader Arvind Netam, and AAP have fielded candidates from the Scheduled Castes and Tribes on general seats. If they corner even a fraction of the votes, it can play into the hands of the BJP
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Firstpost | 17/11/2023
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MP with 230 seats is generating interest given the twist in the backstory of this election. The collapse of the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in 2020 following Jyotiraditya Scindia and his 22 loyalists' walkout, placed the BJP back in power again. Now each party is out to win in the state
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Firstpost | 16/11/2023
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The Congress says Sonia Gandhi has shifted to Jaipur for a few days to avoid the worsening air quality in Delhi. However, her visit is being viewed from a political lens, especially amid the party’s likely bleak prospects in the upcoming Assembly polls
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Speaking at a rally in the Jaora constituency in Ratlam district ahead of Friday's assembly elections, Singh said that in 1980, the BJP had vowed to build the Ram Temple in Ayodhya after it got a majority in both houses of the Parliament
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Firstpost | 12/11/2023
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The Rs 15,000 financial assistance announced by Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh is being seen as a counter to BJP's promise in its poll manifesto of giving Rs 12,000 per year to married women
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The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in a 6-4 vote recommended Mahua Moitra’s expulsion from the House in the cash-for-query-scam. The report will now be presented to Speaker Om Birla who will table it during the next session and put it to a vote
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Firstpost | 09/11/2023
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The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha has drafted a 500-page-long report on Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query row. It reportedly states that the TMC MP’s conduct was ‘unethical’ and ‘heinous in nature’ and has called for her disqualification from the House
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Firstpost | 08/11/2023
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PM Modi slammed Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for speaking 'vulgar language in the presence of mothers and sisters in Bihar Assembly, which cannot be imagined'
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Firstpost | 08/11/2023
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Addressing a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said when BJP formed a government at the Centre in 2014, he 'punctured all the tyres of Congress' corrupt machinery'
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Firstpost | 07/11/2023
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During an address in the Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Modi also attacked Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app scam with the slogan, '30 take kakka, khule aam satta'
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Firstpost | 07/11/2023
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Zoramthanga could not cast his vote earlier in the morning due to a technical glitch in the machine
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Firstpost | 07/11/2023
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Voting will be held between 7 am and 3 pm in 10 seats, namely Mohla-Manpur, Antagarh, Bhanupratappur, Kanker, Keshkal, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Dantewada, Bijapur and Konta. The Congress has 71 seats in the 90-member house
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Firstpost | 06/11/2023
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PM Modi recently announced the extension of the free food grains scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The scheme, benefitting 80 crore poor people, may give BJP a political boost ahead of the five-state polls and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
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Firstpost | 06/11/2023
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An editorial in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ pointed out that the assembly polls scheduled in five states in November is a “dress rehearsal” ahead of the Lok Sabha polls slated for next year
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Firstpost | 04/11/2023
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These expelled leaders are contesting elections either as independent candidates or on the ticket of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a party statement said
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Firstpost | 03/11/2023
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The home minister also accused the Congress of indulging in scams and said if the BJP is voted to power in the state, those who committed corruption will be behind bars. He promised that the BJP would not interfere in anyone's religious issue and would take action against forcible conversion
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Firstpost | 03/11/2023
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Senior BJP member Ravi Shankar Prasad accused leaders of the Congress, the biggest party in the I.N.D.I.A grouping, of playing drama in the name of opposition unity
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Firstpost | 02/11/2023
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The Congress is contesting in all 40 Assembly seats in the November 7 state election in Mizoram.
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Firstpost | 02/11/2023
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He said the BJP government in Haryana ended corruption, nepotism and improved the law-and-order situation in the last nine years.
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Firstpost | 02/11/2023
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The bills to which Khan has withheld assent include the Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill and two different University Laws Amendment Bills
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Firstpost | 02/11/2023
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The BJP is contesting in 23 seats in the 40-member Mizoram assembly elections on November 7.
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Firstpost | 02/11/2023
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JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar stressed that the I.N.D.I alliance was formed after intense discussions, but the Congress does not have much interest in the alliance at the moment
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Firstpost | 31/10/2023
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Terming Kejriwal a "conspirator", the BJP general secretary said, "Such a person can never get away with his acts."
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Firstpost | 31/10/2023
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ED sleuths are also questioning Mallick, who was the state food and supplies minister from 2011-21 about the details of his bank balance and three companies where his wife and daughter held directorial positions, the official said.
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Firstpost | 31/10/2023
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He further claimed that Kejriwal had vowed to fight corruption but was now himself involved in it.
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