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No ticket, only sops: women still fall behind in the electoral sweepstakes

Women voters are increasingly influential in elections, but parties are yet to give more tickets to female candidates. Despite promises of 33% reservation, women candidates are still few. Economic conditions, not empowerment, are driving the rise in women voters.

The Hindu

Leader of Opposition from South brings back to life issue of poor representation of North Karnataka

The appointment of a BJP leader from South Karnataka as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly has raised dust and ruffled feathers in the party, days after party president was also picked from a Southern district.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Assembly mourns Sankaraiah, Bangaru Adigal and others

Assembly mourns passing of former MLAs K. Venu, R. Venkataswamy, P. Velduri, Bangaru Adigalar and N. Sankaraiah. Speaker M. Appavu recalled their contributions. Sankaraiah was elected to Assembly in 1967, 1977 and 1980 and was CPI(M) leader.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopts all 10 bills denied assent by Governor Ravi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin moved a resolution in the Assembly for reconsidering and passing the 10 Bills for which Governor R.N. Ravi had withheld assent for

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Cash, drugs, jewellery worth ₹340 crore seized during model code of conduct period

“Cash to the tune of ₹40.18 crore, narcotic drugs valued at more than ₹17 crore, liquor, jewellery and other items cumulatively worth more than ₹280 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the State Assembly polls came into force on October 9,” a top…

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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Davis alleged to have made sexual advances towards junior staffer

The Assembly has resolved to conduct an independent review.

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Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

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Vijayendra and I will work as jodettu: Ashok

R. Ashok & B.Y. Vijayendra to work as "jodetthu" to strengthen BJP; will tour State like B.S. Yediyurappa & ensure BJP's victory in LS, BBMP & Assembly polls. Duo to free State from Congress' "maladministration" & ensure lotus blooms again. #Karnataka #BJP #LokSabhaPolls

The Hindu

Bihar Governor approves Bill raising reservation from 50% to 65%

Governor Arlekar approves Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill, raising quota for backward, extremely backward classes, SCs & STs from 50% to 65%, with 10% for EWS, pushing total to 75%. Bill passed unanimously in state assembly, CM Kumar assures implementation "as soon as possible". EBC quota raised from 18% to 25%,…

The Hindu

Amid voices of discontent from some North Karnataka leaders, BJP picks Ashok as Leader of the Opposition

BJP chooses Ashok as LoP in Karnataka Assembly, signals Yediyurappa group's control. After 6 months, BJP selects Ashok, a Vokkaliga MLA, as LoP to ensure Vokkaliga leadership not ignored. Central leadership may be trying to put responsibility of LS polls on newly appointed State president. Discontent among a section of…

The Hindu

With month-long Navakerala Sadas, LDF hopes to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly elections 2023: Minister Satyavathi Rathod booked for offering money to women during poll campaign

In a viral video, Ms.Rathod was purportedly seen putting a few currency notes in the aarti plate after being accorded a traditional welcome by some women during her election campaign.

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High security in Kozhikode for Nava Kerala Sadass

Security arrangements for CM Pinarayi Vijayan's visit to Kozhikode for Nava Kerala Sadass intensified with surveillance, drone cameras, additional squads, and 1,000 volunteers. Complaints will be accepted at special counters and action taken in two weeks or 45 days.

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The impact of 2023’s elections on future statewide ballot measures

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States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

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Voting underway for second phase of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh

Voting for the second phase of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh began on Friday for seventy constituencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We are an ideological, not a personality-based, party: Bandi Sanjay

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP's national general secretary, is contesting from Karimnagar in the upcoming election. He is determined to change the script this time, as he lost the Assembly polls in 2018 from the same constituency. Mr. Sanjay speaks about response to his campaigns, issues resonating with people, if he…

The Hindu

Owaisi criticises Kishan Reddy’s bulldozer remark

Owaisi criticises Reddy's statement of bulldozers running on grabbed lands. He calls it "repugnant" and "poisonous" and appeals to public to support Majlis candidates. Urges to fight against those who are enemies of their homes and don't like their existence.

The Hindu

BJP to hold legislature party meeting today to choose Opposition leader

Close on the heels of appointing its State president, the Principal Opposition BJP is holding a legislature party meeting in Bengaluru on Friday to choose the Leader of the Opposition. The BJP is set to choose its legislature party leader, who will go on to become Leader of the Opposition,…

The Hindu

TNCC, VCK condemn Governor for returning legislative Bills

TNCC and VCK condemn Governor R.N. Ravi for returning Bills passed by Assembly. They allege ulterior motive and demand his resignation or recall by Centre. CM Stalin urged to pass resolution at Special Session of Assembly.

The Hindu

In parched Bundelkhand, chasing elusive diamonds and sustenance

Tribal villages of Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh lack basic amenities. Voters seek representative to help with long-pending demands of water, jobs.

The Hindu

As star campaigners heli-hop, demand grows for choppers

Parties hire choppers for star campaigners in Telangana elections. BRS has two choppers, one for CM KCR and one spare. BJP has three choppers, one for Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay and one for central leadership. Congress has one chopper for TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy, two more for Rahul Gandhi,…

The Hindu

In crucial Gwalior-Chambal’s prestige battle, it is anger against BJP and lack of trust for Congress

People of Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh are uncertain of their choice in 2023 Assembly polls, with both BJP and Congress vying for their votes. While some are dissatisfied with BJP, they are wary of Congress’s promises. People cite issues of jobs, electricity, water and stray cattle. Despite BJP's welfare…

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