BJP MLA from Katulpur in West Bengal joins Trinamool Congress Protiher is the seventh BJP MLA to switch allegiance to the Trinamool Congress in the past two years The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Congress announces third list of 19 candidates for Rajasthan Assembly poll The Congress on Thursday announced its third list, comprising 19 candidates, for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly election. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath files papers from Chhindwara for upcoming Assembly election Kamal Nath files nomination from Chhindwara seat for MP Assembly election. He offered prayers at a Ram temple before filing papers. BJP has fielded Bunty Sahu against him The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Ex-deputy collector Nisha Bangre | Out of job and out of race after a long battle Nisha Bangre joins Congress in MP, won't contest polls but serve State and party in other capacities, says Kamal Nath. She was denied permission to attend Buddhist event and all-religion prayer for her home inauguration The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
BJP chooses to remain silent on electoral alliances in Andhra Pradesh till December BJP chooses to remain silent on electoral alliances in Andhra Pradesh till December. Despite the Jana Sena Party, which says that its alliance with the NDA is intact, firming up its political action plan with the TDP, the BJP seems to be waiting for the results of the Assembly elections… The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
ED searches against Rajasthan Congress leaders kick up row ahead of Assembly polls Enforcement Directorate’s raids on the premises of two Congress leaders as part of a money laundering probe, and a summons issued to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s son, led to a political slugfest with Mr. Gehlot accusing the BJP-led Union government of using the Enforcement Directorate like “swarms of locusts” The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz Election-bound Chhattisgarh witnesses emergence of Hindu-Muslim divide as issue for first time. BJP seeks to build narrative against Congress govt. with allegations of polarisation & corruption. Congress defends turf with welfare promises The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Congress ‘politicising’ ED raids in Rajasthan exam paper leak case: BJP BJP alleges Congress govt. in Rajasthan trying to "politicise" ED raids against "big fishes" in paper leak case. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat claims Gehlot govt. is "most corrupt" and ED action is PM Modi's resolve to not tolerate corruption The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
California expands paid sick days Plus, other laws Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law, including abortion and miscarriage protections Salon · Oct 26, 2023
ST certificate of Madhya Pradesh Congress candidate challenged The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State government on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to probe the authenticity of the caste certificate of Congress’ tribal candidate Ekta Thakur from Sihora Assembly constituency in Jabalpur in the upcoming State polls. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
In its fourth list, BJP announces remaining four candidates for Chhattisgarh elections The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced its four remaining candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls. The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
All bets are off in Madhya Pradesh fight BJP, Congress battle for M.P. votes; both parties face heat from rebels, upset party leaders. Congress has replaced candidates for seven seats, BJP yet to field two. Congress led by Kamal Nath, BJP with ‘collective leadership’. BJP fields Union Ministers, MPs, national general secy. Congress promises survey to find OBC,… The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
JD(U) releases first list of five candidates for Madhya Pradesh Failing to clinch a seat-sharing deal with the Congress for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Janata Dal (United) released its first list of five candidates for the poll. The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 AAP Gujarat chief to return to journalism with new TV show Isudan Gadhvi is set to appear on a local channel with a new show in line with his previous show Mahamanthan, which made him a household name in the state before he made his political foray in the state assembly polls
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Law Commission presents roadmap on ‘One Nation, One Election’ to Ram Nath Kovind-led panel Law Commission suggests roadmap for One Nation, One Election; HLC formed to examine possibility of simultaneous polls. HLC seeks views of political parties and approves budget for 2023-24. Law Commission making formula to sync Assembly elections with 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits Pasumpon to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar, aiming to revive party's electoral success in southern districts. AIADMK's first success in 1973 Dindigul LS by-election, MGR's success in 1977, 1980 & 1984 Assembly elections, Jayalalithaa's success in 1989 Bodinayakkanur. AIADMK's supremacy eroded, 2016 margin of…
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 BJP-JD(S) seat sharing talks may wait till polls to five State assemblies The discussion on seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) for the Parliamentary polls in 2024 is likely to commence after the Assembly polls in five States or by the end of this month when the ticket distribution process is completed.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Congress State units will decide seat sharing with others: Kharge Congress president Kharge says States local units will decide seat sharing for Assembly elections in five states. He is confident of Congress win and cites anti-BJP wave due to unfulfilled promises
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 KPCC president alleges CPI(M)-BJP nexus Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran has said the government’s decision not to oppose BJP State president K. Surendran’s bail in the 2021 Assembly election-related bribery case was yet another proof of the unholy nexus between the CPI(M) and Sangh Parivar in Kerala.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 INL leader A.A. Ameen passes away at Oachira INL treasurer and State VP A.A. Ameen passes away at 67 after brief illness. He held leadership posts in INL since 1994 and contested 2016 Assembly polls. INL president Mohammed Sulaiman mourns his death, calling it a huge loss to the party. He is survived by wife and two children.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Hit by protests, Congress changes four more candidates in Madhya Pradesh The Congress has already announced candidates for all the 230 seats in the State, while the ruling BJP has declared the names of its candidates for 228 constituencies. The last date for filing the nomination is October 30.
The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023 Rajgopal Reddy quits BJP and rejoins Congress Former MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy quits BJP and rejoins Congress. He was a Congress MLA from Munugode Assembly Constituency. He quit from Congress and as a legislator in August-2022 leading to a by-poll in the constituency. Mr. Reddy joined BJP, contested the by-election and lost. On Wednesday, Mr. Reddy announced…
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 BJP MP accuses Congress MLA Danish of faking attack on convoy Congress MLA Danish Abrar's alleged attack has taken a political twist ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls. BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena accused Abrar of orchestrating the attack with his own men. Abrar was rewarded with a ticket for his loyalty to CM Gehlot. Meena alleged Abrar released a fabricated video…
The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023 In Rajasthan, itch for change, or a yen for continuity? Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's emphasis on bachat, raahat, badhat schemes to beat Rajasthan's trend of incumbent gov'ts being voted out. BJP and Congress vying for power, with RLP and AAP also contesting. BJP's Vijay Bainsla and Congress' Sachin Pilot contesting in Tonk. BJP's Diya Kumari and Congress' Rafeeq Khan…