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Nadda flags off BJP yatra in M.P.; attacks Opposition alliance over DMK leader’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ comments

BJP chief JP Nadda said people must bless BJP with victory in the Assembly polls and in the Lok Sabha polls so that the country can emerge as the third largest economy in the world.

The Hindu

Internal bickering in BRS Jangaon unit out in open

BRS in Jangaon district faces internal bickering ahead of Assembly polls, with MLA Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy protesting against MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy's attempts to stifle freedom of speech. MLA Yadagiri Reddy accused Rajeshwar Reddy of acting with vengeance and intimidating downtrodden sections, bringing disrepute to the party.

The Hindu

Congress intensifies efforts to rope in Tummala

Congress intensifies efforts to bring former Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao into party fold. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Revanth Reddy visit his residence to persuade him to join. Nageshwara Rao to decide after consulting supporters, will contest Assembly elections.

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Telangana govt. struggling to raise financial resources to meet commitments in run-up to Assembly elections

The government is expected to incur an expenditure of ₹21,556.64 crore under the crop loan waiver scheme 2018.

The Hindu

Campaign in Puthuppally to draw to a close today

With just one day left for electioneering in Puthuppally, candidates are on a high-decibel campaign. Major contenders have stepped up political heat as issues take a back seat. LDF's Govindan exudes confidence of winning, while UDF's Tharoor, Venugopal and Sudhakaran canvass door-to-door. NDA's Muraleedharan visits Puthuppally to review BJP candidate's…

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BJP took a stand against rioters, says Yogi Adityanath

Campaigning ahead of the bypoll in Mau district’s Ghosi on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the interests of the party, and not the progress of the State or Assembly constituency, were supreme for the Samajwadi Party. He spoke of the Mau riots, ban on Janmashtami celebrations,…

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INDIA bloc disunited, none of them can face PM Modi alone: Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Ghosh criticizes INDIA bloc for disunity, contradictory statements. Alleges many parties lack courage to join bloc. Claims TMC govt. commits political murders, tortures women. Urges people to be freed from it in 2024 elections.

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One Nation One Election: First conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls in UP, Akhilesh Yadav asks BJP govt

Samajwadi Party Supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday challenged the BJP government to first conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in UP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Conduct U.P. Assembly election with Lok Sabha poll as an experiment, Akhilesh challenges BJP

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday asked the BJP government to conduct the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election along with the Lok Sabha poll, as an experiment before going ahead with ‘One Nation One Election’ as the ruling party would come to know how eager voters are to remove it from…

The Hindu

Let Congress extend Dalit Bandhu like scheme in States under its rule: Minister

Minister for Scheduled Castes Development Koppula Eshwar has accused the Congress of trying to deceive Dalits in the SC, ST Declaration

The Hindu

Altering status quo: On Jammu and Kashmir and Statehood

The Centre’s stand that it is unable to commit itself to a timeline for restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is disappointing

The Hindu

Not worried over ‘One Nation, One Election’: Biju Janata Dal

With the Centre forming a panel to explore the possibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Friday welcomed the idea of a law for holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls simultaneously. Former Minister and senior BJD MP Badrinarayan Patra said the party…

The Hindu

Second phase of Annamalai’s yatra to start on September 4

BJP's TN president Annamalai's "En Mann En Makkal" yatra to start on Sept 4. It will cover 41 Assembly constituencies in the South & end at Mettupalayam in Coimbatore. He & BJP's national co-incharge Sudhakar Reddy felicitated freedom fighter Natesa Nayakkar in Chengalpattu as part of "Meri Maati Mera Desh"…

The Hindu

Leaders descend on Puthuppally as campaign reaches a feverish pitch

Electioneering in Puthuppally has reached a feverish pitch with a galaxy of leaders from all major parties taking out tours across the Assembly constituency

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‘One nation, one election’: Terms of 10 State Assemblies to end before or around 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Centre forms committee to explore "one nation, one election" possibility. Terms of 10 State Assemblies to end before or around 2024 general elections. Polls in 5 states due by end of 2020; others by 2024-28. No clarity on J&K UT term completion.

The Canberra Times

Legislative Assembly adopts code to govern sexual assault handling

Ethics adviser said prevention was better than cure for parliamentary culture.

The Independent UK

Wisconsin's new liberal Supreme Court justice hasn't heard a case but Republicans may impeach

Even before the newly elected justice who gave liberals a one-seat majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has heard a case, Republican lawmakers are talking about taking the unprecedented step of impeaching and removing her from office

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At INDIA dinner, several leaders call for a quick bite into election season

INDIA bloc urged to pick up pace, decide seat-sharing formula. Leaders discuss special session of Parliament, common manifesto, coordination committee, logo.

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Murder of two Dalit men takes political twist ahead of Assembly polls

The injured man, Kishna Ram, has been admitted to a hospital in Jaipur, while the deceased were identified as Raju Ram and Chunni Lal.

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CPS protest: Andhra Pradesh HC tells employees to decide new date for ‘chalo Vijayawada’

Justice K. Sreenivasa Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh Contributory Pension Scheme Employees’ Association (APCPSEA) to come up with a fresh date for the proposed Chalo Vijayawada agitation scheduled for September 1. He was hearing a writ petition filed by the APCPSEA against the…

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In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The byelection in Puthuppally is a unique battle of ideas, with the UDF banking on the legacy of the late leader, the LDF on its development agenda, and the BJP on the welfare schemes of the Union government. It is also a battle of identities, with the Orthodox and Jacobite…

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State yet to achieve equality in social justice, says Sivagiri Madhom chief

Kerala's Sivagiri Madhom said "equal social justice" yet to be achieved & Brahminical dominance still prevalent in temples. Sachidananda Swamy, president of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, asked how far State can go in social reformation after Guru's samadhi. He urged govt to make "Daiva Dasakam" official prayer song &…

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Karnataka Minister to prepare list of BJP workers who applied for guarantee schemes after criticising Congress government

Karnataka Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said, “BJP workers made all sorts of comments about our schemes. We will not keep quiet. I will prepare a list of BJP workers who applied for these schemes.”

The Canberra Times

'You might have mentioned it': Labor drug bill surprised Rattenbury

The Greens leader said it should have been taken to the election.

The Hindu

Centre has slashed the price of LPG cylinder only with an eye on elections, says CPI(M)

The Central government slashed the price of LPG cylinder by ₹200 as the Assembly elections in five States were fast approaching, and the Lok Sabha elections were due next year, CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao said

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