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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…

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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"…

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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.

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Legislative Assembly adopts code to govern sexual assault handling

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

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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.”

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

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

The Canberra Times

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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Liberals fight Republican attempt to boot Wisconsin Supreme Court justice from redistricting case

Liberals argued in a legal filing this week that Republicans were trying to nullify the election of a Democratic-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court justice by asking her to recuse herself from hearing redistricting lawsuits that could result in drawing new legislative electoral maps

The Canberra Times

Opposition want Stephen-Smith to face inquiry on decriminalisation

The Health Minister has come under fire for comments on drug laws.

The Hindu

Adivasi academic to enter poll fray from Yellandu as independent candidate

Ms.Anuradha is the daughter of former Yellandu MLA Gummadi Narsaiah of CPI (ML) Praja Pandha, who represented the Yellandu constituency for five times in the past.

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You were kept in dark on SC/ST Declaration, Dasoju writes to Kharge

The BRS leader alleged that Telangana Congress led by A.Revanth Reddy and his coterie were “misleading the party with their tactics”.

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Hooda blames BJP-JJP Government in Haryana for bringing State to a standstill

Bhupinder Singh Hooda, former Haryana CM and current leader of the Opposition, criticized the ruling BJP-JJP govt for failing on all fronts, causing inflation to rise 4x, unemployment 3x, and pushing the state into a debt trap. Unemployment rate is 8.8%, 2.02 lakh govt posts are vacant, and 12 unemployed…

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Gruha Lakshmi is a boon against skyrocketing prices, says Minister

BJP held responsible for impoverishment of majority of people in India; Congress govt. in Karnataka launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme to provide ₹2,000/month to every woman head of family; Praja Dhwani Yatra to understand people's concerns; Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi schemes also launched to help people hit by rising prices.

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TDP’s decision to contest polls in Telangana alone raises many an eyebrow

TDP to go alone in Telangana Assembly elections, raising speculation among major parties about impact on their vote banks. TDP's vote share of 3.51% in 2018 elections could dent prospects of BRS, Congress and BJP. TDP has dedicated voters in Khammam district and GHMC limits, making impact of their presence…

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Mizoram Assembly polls | Opposition Zoram People's Movement forms alliance with Hmar People's Convention

An agreement was signed between the two parties- Zoram People’s Movement and Hmar People’s Convention- in Sakawrdai village in the northeastern part of the State on August 29.

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly

As of Aug. 27, Ballotpedia has tracked 189 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 189, Ballotpedia tracked five from Aug. 21-27.

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Central leaders to be in limelight during BJP’s four Parivartan Yatras in Rajasthan

The BJP will launch four ‘Parivartan Yatras’ from four corners of Rajasthan, beginning this week-end, ahead of this year’s State Assembly election, covering all the 200 constituencies

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Ghosi bypoll will impact 2024 polls, says Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the Ghosi bypoll was not just an Assembly byelection, but would also impact the 2024 parliamentary polls.

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