The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

Congress to replicate Karnataka model for ticket distribution in Rajasthan Assembly polls

Expecting to win 156 seats in the 200-member House, the ruling Congress in Rajasthan will release its first list of candidates for the Assembly polls by September-end or the first week of October

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Don’t harass the innocent, arrest the real culprits: Nuh MLA

Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed slammed the government for the demolition drive, saying that it was aimed at teaching a “lesson” to a particular community.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Kodela Siva Ram says he will contest from Sattenapalli Assembly constituency, come what may

Siva Ram, the son of former Speaker Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, makes it clear that the appointment of Kanna Lakshminarayana as incharge of the constituency is unaccptable

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Why did Kerala CM's daughter's financial dealings not get reflected in her husband's poll affidavit, asks Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition Congress in Kerala on Wednesday dragged Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas into the row over some financial transactions by his wife T Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, asking why he had not disclosed its details in his election affidavit if the dealings were…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

All steps taken for free, fair, peaceful byelections: Tripura Chief Electoral Officer

Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Punjeet Agarwal said all possible steps have been taken to ensure free, fair and peaceful byelection in two Assembly constituencies — Dhanpur and Boxanagar scheduled to be held on September 5.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Ashok Gehlot announces fuel surcharge waiver for all electricity consumers in Rajasthan

In a populist decision ahead of this year’s Assembly election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced a complete waiver of fuel surcharge for all domestic and agricultural power consumers in the State.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State. The plan, which also involves reservations, may reduce the possibility of Muslims being elected, diminishing the existing political power of the minority community

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver lies in state in the capitol rotunda

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a host of lawmakers, and numerous mourners poured in the statehouse rotunda to mourn the late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Land assignment amendment Bill presented in Kerala Assembly

Kerala Govt Land Assignment (Amend) Bill 2023 presented in Assembly & referred to Subject Committee. Seeks to authorise govt to regularise contraventions & permit assignee to use land for other purposes. Other Bills referred to subject committees. Health Minister Veena George announced 400 new nursing seats in govt sector. Assembly…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023