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'An Example of Leadership': World Leaders React As Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected PM, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record.

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Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

Newslaundry

‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party.

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Watch | Ashok Chavan: Joined BJP to ensure development of Nanded doesn’t suffer

The current state of affairs in Congress, particularly in Maharashtra, is in shambles, says Ashok Chavan

The Hindu

Farmers, Dalits, Marathas hold the key in rural Maharashtra

The outcome of six out of the eight Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, up for voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 26, is likely to mirror the sentiments of the farmers, Dalits, and Marathas in the primarily rural State

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan: ‘Mess in Congress unintentionally benefiting BJP’

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan campaigns for BJP in Nanded, discusses switch from Congress in interview with The Hindu.

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Will PM deliver on his 'promise' to put Ashok Chavan in jail: Congress

The Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether he would deliver on his promise to put the BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan in jail.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | MVA a directionless autorickshaw, says Amit Shah at Nanded rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Maha Vikas Aghadi as a directionless autorickshaw, comprised of fake Shiv Sena, NCP factions.

The Hindu

Was choosing candidates from powerful families to quell dissent among Congress ticket aspirants?

Congress chooses candidates from powerful families in North Karnataka to contest Lok Sabha polls, quelling dissent among ticket aspirants.

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan denies meeting Sonia Gandhi before joining BJP

Former Congress leader Ashok Chavan denies meeting Sonia Gandhi before joining BJP, calls Rahul Gandhi's claims baseless.

The Hindu

Setback to Maharashtra Congress as former Minister Padmakar Valvi joins BJP

In a big blow to the Congress in Mahrashtra, senior party leader Padmakar Valvi on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the presence of state BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule and party leader Ashok Chavan, in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar lambasts Modi over farmer suicides, criticism of Mamata Banerjee

Sharad Pawar criticizes BJP, Modi, and internal NCP issues at Lonavala convention, calling BJP a "washing machine" for corruption.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha Polls | Pawar, Thackeray attend MVA seat-sharing meeting; ready to announce formula

Maha Vikas Aghadi discusses seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, aiming to avoid vote division.

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At Sambhajinagar rally, Amit Shah lashes out at the dynastic ambitions of INDIA alliance parties

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Opposition INDIA bloc for prioritizing dynastic politics over national welfare at Sambhajinagar rally.

The Hindu

MVA seat-sharing for Lok Sabha almost finalised, says Sanjay Raut

MVA leaders, including Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut, announce almost complete seat-sharing discussions for upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Days after Ashok Chavan’s nomination for Rajya Sabha, son of BJP vice-president laments lack of recognition for father

Mumbai BJP leader's son expresses disappointment over lack of recognition for his father's dedicated service within the party.

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan was a towering Congress leader, his family served party for many generations: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Ghulam Nabi Azad, president of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, describes former Congress leader Ashok Chavan as a "towering leader" after joining BJP.

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With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray

Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls.

Dynamite News

"New beginning in political career": Ashok Chavan announces decision to join BJP

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting to work for the "constructive development of Maharashtra". Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

I am joining BJP, today is beginning of my new political career: Ex-CM Ashok Chavan

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joins ruling BJP, refrains from giving specific reasons for leaving Congress.

Dynamite News

"Is BJP's self-confidence so low...?": Uddhav guns for BJP as Ashok Chavan quits Congress

Taking a swipe at the BJP-led NDA government in the state after former chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan resigned from the party, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls

The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray mocks Modi, BJP for ‘low self-confidence’ ahead of Lok Sabha election

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi and BJP for poaching leaders from opposition parties, questions their self-confidence.

Dynamite News

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan resigns from Congress

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ashok Chavan resigned from the Congress party's primary membership on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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