The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address public meeting in Mahabubnagar on October 1 to ‘galvanise’ the cadre

PM Modi to address public meeting in Mahabubnagar on Sept 30 to infuse enthusiasm in BJP cadre for upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. PM to target BRS govt & KCR's policies, woo women voters. Union Tourism Minister & state BJP president G Kishan Reddy to work hard to make meeting successful.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Will fight foisted cases against Naidu legally, politically, say TDP MLAs from Prakasam district

TDP MLAs in Ongole resolve to continue protesting Naidu's "illegal" arrest. Party to take 'Babu surety-Bhavishyathu ki guarantee' campaign to grassroots. YSRCP accused of "vindictive" actions, TDP boycotting Assembly session. TDP to approach EC over deletion of 25,000 sympathisers' names & form legal cell to fight cases of 3,000 activists.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Sadiq Khan’s ally expected to face re-selection battle after losing votes

Dr Onkar Sahota is understood to be facing a backlash from some in his party over Ulez

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New York State Legislature

As of Sept. 17, members of the New York State Legislature, which includes the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, have passed nine bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of the nine bills passed this year, six have been enacted, with…

Ballotpedia · Sep 21, 2023

Karnataka’s share of women representation in Legislative Assembly is lowest among Southern States

While the Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in Parliament, a look at the representation of women in the Karnataka Assembly over the years shows a bleak picture. 

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

A.P. Assembly proceedings: TDP trying to paint Naidu’s arrest in ‘skill scam’ as a case of political vendetta, says Roja

‘Unruly behaviour’ of the TDP members in the Legislative Assembly and Council is deplorable, says Tourism Minister Roja; by twirling his moustache, actor and Hindupur MLA Balakrishna seems to be mistaking the Floor of the House for a film shoot, she says

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

‘Vrithi 2023’ to make Ettumanur the first garbage-free constituency in Kerala

'Vrithi 2023' campaign to make Ettumanur the first garbage-free Assembly segment begins Oct 1. Prelim works began Aug 15. Cleaning of waterbodies, roads, commercial establishments, govt. offices. Plastic waste collected by Harita Karma Sena, remaining garbage by Clean Kerala Company. Social auditing to ascertain progress, awards for best performing panchayat,…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Naidu’s arrest rocks Assembly, three MLAs suspended for the entire session

AP Assembly's monsoon session began on stormy note as TDP MLAs protested N. Chandrababu Naidu's arrest in skill development scam. Utter chaos ensued as MLAs shouted slogans, hurled pieces of paper & surrounded Speaker. TDP & YSRCP MLAs suspended for disrupting proceedings. BAC met & decided to hold 5-day session.…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

BJP’s ‘wasteful expenditure’ made Himachal debt stressed, claims Congress white paper

The Congress government tabled a ‘white paper’ on the State finances in the State Assembly during the ongoing monsoon session. The paper held the BJP-led Central Government equally responsible for the State’s economic mess and added that the State has landed into a poor fiscal position due to shortsightedness and…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023