The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

Day after Congress declares candidate, Madhya Pradesh government accepts Deputy Collector’s resignation

A day after the Congress declared its candidate for Madhya Pradesh’s Amla seat for the upcoming Assembly polls, the State Government on October 24 accepted the resignation of Deputy Collector Nisha Bangre, who was earlier expected to enter the poll fray from Amla on a Congress ticket.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

MLA seeks task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road

Kalpetta MLA T. Siddique seeks special task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road to Wayanad. Blames Union and State govts for recurring issue, despite Assembly taking it up. MLA demands alternative road from Padinjarathara to Poozhithodu, to meet Union Ministers and organise people's agitation.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

BJP takes swipe at Congress over 'corruption' in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with cartoon portraying CM Baghel as Ravan

Chhattisgarh BJP posts cartoon of CM Baghel as 'Ravan', CM says abusing backward classes, tribals and Dalits has been BJP's tradition. CM urges people to celebrate Vijayadashami happily and defeat evil, truth will prevail

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced if Congress retains power, farmers' loans will be waived. The 2018 promise to farmers contributed to Congress' landslide win. The BJP has yet to make any announcements for farmers, labourers, women or youths. Congress has made four key announcements: caste census, 20 quintals of paddy/acre,…

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

Chhattisgarh Assembly polls | Aam Aadmi Party releases fourth list of 12 candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections scheduled next month.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

CEO dissatisfied with gaps in arrangements for conduct of elections

CEO Vikas Raj expresses dissatisfaction over gaps in arrangements for hassle-free Assembly elections. He draws attention to complaints from people and political parties. He asks officials to convene meetings of district grievances committees to resolve genuine cases. DGP stresses need for confidence building measures and visibility of police.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Mizoram contest animated by distant thunder in Myanmar and Manipur

Now Mizoram faces a refugee crisis after the coup in Myanmar; more than 12,500 Kuki-Zo people displaced from Manipur have taken refuge in the State

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh

Protests by angry supporters of BJP and Congress leaders who failed to secure tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls continued across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Congress releases second list of 43 candidates for Rajasthan election

The ruling Congress announced its second list on October 22, comprising 43 candidates, for the Rajasthan Assembly election.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

BJP workers stage protests in Rajasthan after release of the second list of candidates for Assembly polls

The BJP has named 83 candidates in its second list released on Saturday, taking the total number of nominees announced so far to 124.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023