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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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Morning digest | Voting for all 230 Assembly seats in M.P. and 70 seats in Chhattisgarh today; Australia beats South Africa to set up a ICC World Cup title clash with India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 17, 2023

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Characters from epics, films take centre stage in MP poll campaign

Leaders across party lines in MP refer to Bollywood movies & epics to woo voters. Congress's Randeep Surjewala likened Kamal Nath & Digvijaya Singh to 'Jai' & 'Veeru' in Sholay. BJP said they were known as "thieves". Nath called CM Chouhan 'Gabbar'. PM Modi said Cong. leaders, dialogues & announcements…

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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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BJP flays govt. for detaining farmers under Goondas Act

BJP State President K. Annamalai condemns TN govt for invoking Goondas Act against peaceful protesting farmers. He calls it "cowardly act" & promises full legal support to detainees' families.

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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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Bandi Sanjay stops people from calling him ‘CM’ at election meeting

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP MP, campaigns for Nandishwar Goud in Ramachandrapuram. He promises to build a 100-bed hospital, extend metro rail to Sangareddy & Tellapur. He accuses govt of not taking steps to control pollution & BRS of shady real estate deals. He warns of financial ruin if BRS or…

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Have major parties successfully quelled the rebel problem?

Major political parties in Hyderabad have largely succeeded in tackling the problem of rebels, ensuring withdrawal of their nominations. This has resulted in two-cornered contests between the BRS and Congress in several constituencies, and three-cornered contests with the BJP in some. 2,290 candidates are in the fray, with LB Nagar…

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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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Focus Tamil Nadu | The controversy over Periyar’s statue and ‘No God’ slogan

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss the controversy over Periyar statue brought up by Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai and what the courts have said on the issue

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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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DMK has failed to fulfil poll promises, says Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai

BJP State unit president K. Annamalai on Thursday said that the DMK had failed to fulfil the promises made to the people on various issues.

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BBMP polls unlikely until after Lok Sabha elections

BBMP polls delayed: Delimitation exercise completed, govt pondering OBC reservation matrix. Congress leaders argue polls should be held after LS polls. Bhaktavatsala committee submitted report, govt accepted 3/5 recommendations. Transport Minister Reddy committed to hold BBMP polls soon. Draft of reservation matrix ready, legal team consulted.

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Don’t lose Rythu Bandhu and free power by voting for Congress, says KCR

KCR urges voters to be serious while casting their vote, accusing Congress of abolishing Dharani portal & Rythu Bandhu schemes. He claims BRS has fulfilled promises of Lower Penganga project & Chanaka Korata barrage, & spent ₹12,000 cr for minority welfare. PM Modi accused of ignoring Telangana interests; KCR warns…

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YSRCP doubts veracity of medical reports pertaining to TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

YSRCP doubts veracity of medical reports pertaining to TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. The medical reports appear to have been prepared by ‘political doctors and not medical practitioners’, alleges YSRCP leader and Adviser (Public Affairs) Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy. JSP president Pawan Kalyan and Mr. Naidu have no political ethics, he says.

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Chhattisgarh election | ₹11.50 lakh cash seized from BJP candidate's vehicle

Police seized ₹11.50 lakh from BJP candidate's vehicle in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, a day before second phase of Assembly elections. Villagers intercepted the vehicle and informed police. Ex-MLA Ram Dayal Uikey failed to produce documents for the cash.

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Midday meal workers demand hike in pay

Midday meal workers in Shivamogga to intensify protests if State govt delays pay hike. Hanumamma, district president of the Midday Meal Workers' Association, said they had planned an indefinite protest on Nov 16, but cancelled it following Minister's request. Previous BJP govt had announced hike in payment, but not implemented.…

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Will launch movement if Bihar doesn’t get special category status: Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he would launch a movement across the State if the Union government did not grant Bihar special category status.

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Youth will be the harbinger of change in TS: BJP

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Only BJP can fulfil dream of making India global superpower: Gadkari

Mr. Gadkari said that within five years, diesel and petrol vehicles will hardly be seen, only electric, ethanol and hydrogen vehicles will be seen.

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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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In manifesto for Rajasthan polls, BJP promises SIT for probing paper leaks

BJP promises SIT to probe corruption cases in Rajasthan, manifesto includes 2.5 lakh jobs, LPG cylinders for ₹450, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to ₹12,000, Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, notification to stop seizure of farmers' land, savings bond of ₹2 lakh on birth of girlchild, free education up to post-graduation for…

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