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Rajasthan CM probables: From ex-royal to ministers to firebrand priest

There are several frontrunners for the chief ministerial post in Rajasthan, where the BJP did not project any CM candidate and won 115 seats after contesting the assembly elections with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the face of the campaign.

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2023 Rajasthan Assembly elections | Lokniti-CSDS post-poll study

Rajasthan’s trend of picking alternate parties continued with the victory of the BJP in the 2023 Assembly elections. Read the Lokniti CSDS post-poll survey

The Hindu

Tough tasks await BRS leadership in the role of Opposition

BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao to decide on MLA to lead party in Assembly. The party must also counter attempts by Congress to poach its members.

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Morning Digest | Congress announces Revanth Reddy as CM of Telangana; Global Stocktake draft calls for phasing out fossil fuels, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

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Reach and impact of election campaigns in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan's Assembly elections, 37% of voters decided who to vote for at the last minute, with 48% of them voting for the Congress. Campaigns were important in swaying voters, with the Congress and BJP using phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, and door-to-door visits.

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Parliamentary proceedings | How can country have two Constitutions, asks Amit Shah

There can only be “one flag, one head, and one Constitution” in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha

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JD(S)-Congress clash in Assembly over permission to speak on copra price

JD(S) and Congress members clashed in Assembly over plight of copra farmers. JD(S) demanded to speak first, but Speaker said request came 15 mins ago. Congress members joined in, leading to bedlam. JD(S) wanted to hold Congress accountable for ₹15,000/quintal assurance. Gowda planned to target Centre for ignoring farmers' plight.

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Assembly elections results | What are the biggest takeaways for BJP?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we look at the lessons from the state polls and what are the biggest takeaways for BJP

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Backward classes’ association to launch BC Ratha Yatra from Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh on December 7

BCs in AP launch Ratha Yatra Dec 7 to demand 90 tickets from 175 Assembly constituencies. Srikakulam District Congress Party president Pedada Parameswara Rao supports Association. P. Chandrapati Rao calls for caste census to understand socioeconomic conditions. Main demands: 55% seats for BCs, sub-quota for women. Yatra to cover all…

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Defying all the impossibilities in politics, Revanth Reddy makes it as CM

Anumula Revanth Reddy, a first-gen politician, defied all odds to become Chief Minister of Telangana. His 17-yr political career saw him win elections as an Independent, join TDP, then Congress, and finally achieve his dream of becoming CM. He faced many challenges, including a jail stint, but never gave up…

The Hindu

BJP leaders mock opposition for blaming EVMs for defeat in Assembly polls

As some opposition leaders have raised questions on EVMs after Assembly poll results were announced in five states, BJP leaders mocked them, saying they are looking for excuses to hide their own shortcomings.

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Right-wing activist Chaitra K. and her associate granted conditional bail in ₹5 crore BJP ticket fraud case

Right-wing activist Chaitra K, prime accused in a case of allegedly cheating a businessman of ₹5 crore after promising him a BJP ticket to contest the Assembly elections, was granted bail along with her associate Srikanth on December 5, 2023.

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PM Modi asks Indians to be prepared for more Opposition ‘meltdowns’, warns against divisive agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a combative post uncharacteristically dotted with emojis on “X”, asked Indians to be prepared for “many more meltdowns” from the Opposition, and to “beware of their divisive agenda”.

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Mizoram has more than one woman MLA for the first time

Mizoram’s Mandate 2023 was a first on two counts. The State’s electorate voted a party other than the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress to power for the first time in almost 40 years. It also elected more than one woman to the 40-member Assembly for the first time.…

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Poll adjourned in Rajasthan Assembly seat due to candidate's death now on Jan. 5

Rajasthan's Karanpur Assembly seat, adjourned due to death of Congress candidate, will hold polling on Jan 5, 2024. Counting of votes on Jan 8. Nomination submission starts Dec 12, last date Dec 19. Scrutiny on Dec 20, withdrawal by Dec 22. BJP won 115 of 199 seats in Dec 3…

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Independent reviewer appointed to probe Davis allegation handling

The review will focus on the Greens' handling of the allegations.

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Morning Digest | Chennai, surrounding areas marooned as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc; country has rejected negativity, don’t vent anger of defeat in Parliament, PM Modi tells Opposition, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 04, 2023

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Decades-long wait for Mizoram top job over for Lalduhoma

Lalduhoma, twice disqualified under Anti-Defection Law, fulfills 25-year dream of providing Mizoram an alternative to Congress and MNF, as ZPM wins 27 of 40 Assembly seats.

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The Congress’s great resurgence in Telangana

If the Congress was made battle-ready by Revanth Reddy’s aggressive approach, strong anti-incumbency and voter fatigue with the BRS made the Congress’s success appear much easier

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Congress sweeps reserved SC/ST seats in Telangana

Congress wins 23/31 SC/ST seats in Telangana Assembly elections; BJP draws blank. Seasoned SC leaders win with convincing margins, while anti-incumbency and disparity in benefits to select few led to Congress victory.

The Hindu

Minute analysis, set agendas for candidates helped the BJP snatch 26 seats from the Congress in Madhya Pradesh

BJP's landslide victory in MP shows preparedness to turn difficult situations in its favour. Party released two lists of candidates 3 months before polls, focusing on 103 'Akanshi Vidhan Sabhas' seats.

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National anthem case: Calcutta High Court offers relief to BJP MLAs

BJP MLAs issued notices by Kolkata Police for alleged disrespect of national anthem in Assembly. Calcutta HC grants interim stay on notices till Dec 7. Complaint filed by Assembly official.

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Mayawati calls Assembly election results ‘strange, one-sided’

BSP chief Mayawati expresses surprise at "one-sided" Assembly poll results, convenes meeting of party leaders in Lucknow on Dec 10 to discuss future road map.

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Stalin congratulates parties that won in four States

M.K. Stalin, CM of Tamil Nadu, congratulated winning parties in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan for their Assembly election wins. He wished them a term of positive change, progress, and prosperity for all.

The Hindu

BRS district president, Jangaon ZP Chairman Sampath Reddy dies of heart attack

Pagala Sampath Reddy, Jangaon Zilla Parishad chairman and BRS district president, died of heart attack in Hanamkonda. He complained of chest pain and was rushed to a private hospital, but succumbed shortly after. Leaders of BRS district paid tribute to his services, especially his active electioneering during the Assembly polls.

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