The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

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 · Nov 18, 2023

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 · Nov 18, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023