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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

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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%,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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,…

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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.

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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.

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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,…

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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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Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh CMs both in the fray in November 17 polling

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to vote on November 17, 2023, for 70 and 36 seats respectively. Chief Ministers Bhupesh Baghel and Shivraj Singh Chouhan contest in Patan and Budhni.

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Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena writes to ECI, objects to BJP’s free pilgrimage promise

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray said that during the Karnataka Assembly election held in May this year, PM Modi had similarly sought votes along religious lines, asking people to chant ‘Victory to Bajrang Bali’ before casting their votes.

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Voter awareness programme for transgender persons held

Karimnagar district conducted a voter awareness campaign for the transgender community as part of the SVEEP programme. Collector Pamela Satpathy encouraged the 56 registered transgender voters to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. District Welfare Officer, Karimnagar, Saraswathi, Sakhi Centre organizer Lakshmi and others were present.

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10-day winter session in Belagavi from Dec. 4

Legislative Assembly to hold winter session in Belagavi from Dec 4-15. Speaker U.T. Khader's office has asked officials to make preparations. Session excludes Dec 9-10 (weekend).

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Day before Madhya Pradesh polls, 55-year-old election staffer dies of chest pain

Voting for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election will begin at 7 am on Friday.

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CPI seeks TDP’s support in protest against ‘unjust’ allocation of Krishna water to Andhra Pradesh

CPI State Sec. Ramakrishna met TDP State Pres. Atchannaidu, seeking support for 30-hr hunger strike in Vijayawada to protest against injustice to AP in Krishna river water redistribution & govt's negligence in mitigating drought impact on farmers. He warned of State's loss if opposition parties don't raise their voice. He…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu announces special Assembly session to pass Bills returned by Governor R.N. Ravi. School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi announces TN State Board exam schedule for classes 10-12. TN BJP President K. Annamalai condemns invoking of Goondas Act against protesting farmers of Cheyyar. Session to pass…

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Chhattisgarh Assembly election | ‘Swing’ belt of Bilaspur could prove crucial for both Congress, BJP

Chhattisgarh Assembly election: In Bilaspur division, the Congress and the BJP battle for 25 seats. Both parties deployed top guns for campaigning in the region. BJP claims to win 20 seats, Congress promises to hike paddy procurement rate &and waive loans if they retain power.

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Telangana elections | 2,290 candidates in fray, 608 withdraw nominations

Telangana Assembly elections: 2,290 candidates in fray; 44 from Gajwel, 39 from Kamareddy; 48 from L B Nagar, 7 from Banswada, Narayanpet; 3.26 crore eligible voters; highest 7.32 lakh in Serilingampally, lowest 1.49 lakh in Bhadrachalam

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