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Karuvannur rally not politically motivated: Suresh Gopi

He refutes CPI(M)’s argument that the rally was planned by the BJP to launch Mr. Gopi in Thrissur as candidate for the coming Lok Sabha election

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IUML eyeing a third seat for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala

IUML seeks 3rd seat in North Kerala for 2024 LS polls, eyeing Wayanad, Vadakara, Kasaragod. IUML, UDF's 2nd-largest constituent, wants better representation for Muslim community. Congress cautious, wary of giving impression of bowing to IUML's demands.

The Hindu

Former Union Minister threatens to quit BJP over alliance with JJP in Haryana; hints at possible return to Congress

Birender Singh, former Union Steel Minister, threatened to quit BJP over its alliance with JJP in Haryana. He hinted at a possible return to Congress, citing respect he received in the party for four decades. He attacked JJP leader Dushyant Chautala for alleged corruption and advised BJP to go solo…

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Bihar’s political arithmetic in the aftermath of the caste-based survey

With the release of caste-based survey, the EBC politics will have an upper edge in Bihar as their number has increased from 30% to 36%.

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‘Great spoiler of 2019 polls’, Prakash Ambedkar, rolls dice again

Prakash Ambedkar said he will pressure Uddhav Thackeray to choose between VBA and Congress-Sharad Pawar alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction offered alliance to Ambedkar, but he said no to talks as long as Shinde is allied with BJP.

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Ajit Pawar denies any friction with Maharashtra CM Shinde

Ajit Pawar denies friction with CM Shinde, refuses to comment on possibility of wife contesting Baramati LS seat in 2024. Denies notice to Baramati Agro was politically motivated. Media blowing up news, he visited 60 Ganesh pandals in Pimpri-Chinchwad & 15 in Pune.

The Hindu

VCK hopes to set the tone for Lok Sabha election in Tiruchi rally

VCK founder Thirumavalavan brings together leaders of major parties for rally in Tiruchi to mark 25 yrs of electoral politics. INDIA bloc of Opposition parties to participate in rally titled 'Democracy will win'. VCK stands firm in opposition to BJP, calls for united Opposition against it. #VCK #INDIA #BJP #DemocracyWillWin

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In Punjab, differences start to emerge within Congress, AAP over INDIA bloc

INDIA bloc rift brews in Punjab: Congress & AAP leaders air different voices on alliance for 2024 LS poll. Congress's Bajwa equates alliance to "death warrant" while Sidhu bats for it. AAP's Maan & Cheema have different views. Internal squabbles may arise as parties decide on alliance.

The Hindu

Palam 360 Khap threatens protest outside Delhi CM office if demands not met

Palam 360 Khap has threatened to stage a demonstration outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s house and gherao offices of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs if their demands were not met before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

“Leaderless” Scheduled Castes in Haryana remain politically scattered

SCs in Haryana divided in political choices; fragmentation of votes seen in past elections; BSP's weak wicket, BJP's 'Modi wave' & AAP's entry add to fragmentation; Chandra Shekhar Aazad's Bhim Army & Azad Samaj Party hope to fill vacuum in Dalit leadership

The Hindu

Ahead of PM’s Jagdalpur visit, Congress calls for Bastar bandh

Congress calls for bandh in Bastar on PM's visit day to oppose Nagarnar steel plant privatisation. BJP sees it as sign of Congress' nervousness.

The Hindu

Stalin warns DMK district secretaries of action if they fail to ensure win in LS poll

CM Stalin warns DMK district secretaries to perform or face action; stresses need to win all 40 seats in 2024 LS election for INDIA bloc to form govt.

The Hindu

As polls approach, coop. bank scam may impact parties’ fortunes

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam will have a bearing on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially in the Thrissur parliamentary constituency, and perhaps wider, as the Lok Sabha…

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Sidhu bats for INDIA bloc amid Punjab Congress's opposition to allying with AAP

Sidhu’s remark comes days after the Punjab Congress leadership termed the arrest of Sukhpal Singh Khaira “political vendetta”.

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Opinion is strongly in favour of INDIA Bloc’s victory, says Stalin

DMK President and CM M.K. Stalin said INDIA Bloc will form government after Lok Sabha polls, urged to win all 40 seats in TN and Puducherry. He said people ready to support DMK and its alliance, party leaders and cadres must convert support into votes.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s senior-most DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits

DGP Braj Kishore Ravi retires to join Congress party & contest Lok Sabha election from Bihar. He stood 2nd in UPSC empanelment of DGPs. Karuna Sagar, a 1991-batch IPS officer, recently joined RJD & is national spokesperson.

The Hindu

Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

The Hindu

Kolar MP, and MLA clash in public programme, file FIR, and counter FIR

Two FIRs filed against MLA & MP after verbal battle at public meeting in Kolar. Heated arguments ensued between MP & police. Balaji R. alleged MLA hurled abuses & threatened MP. Narayanaswamy said MP accused him of sitting with land grabbers. Police gathering video recordings & questioning officials. MP to…

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Move for simultaneous polls is unconstitutional: P.D.T. Achary

The former Secretary General of Lok Sabha was inaugurating a national seminar organised by the All India Progressive Forum here on Saturday

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JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

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VBA planning to contest all 48 LS seats in Maharashtra, says Prakash Ambedkar citing uncertainty over seat-sharing

‘Nothing is clear on MVA front. So we do not want to face a situation where an election announcement takes the VBA by surprise. Therefore, we have decided to prepare to fight all 48 Lok Sabha seats in the State,’ he said.

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Chinta Mohan asks TDP, JSP to join INDIA

Senior Cong. leader Chinta Mohan urges TDP, JSP to join INDIA alliance, citing deteriorating law & order & economy in AP. He decries burden of GST & unemployment, saying people are disillusioned with NDA govt. INDIA could sweep all 175 Assembly & 25 Lok Sabha seats if parties join.

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BJP’s new lows and a tradition of communal lexicon

BJP MP from South Delhi Ramesh Bhiduri let loose a barrage of abuse on BSP’s Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha last week. In a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Ali said Bhiduri had hurled the “most foul, abusive invectives” at him. Among the flurry of epithets…

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Push for more women, this time in the police

A special drive should be launched by all States and Union Territories to recruit more women in the police force, just as the Constitutional 128th amendment for women would do

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Law Commission working on formula so that 2029 onwards LS, assembly polls can be held together

The Law Commission is working on a formula to synchronise all assembly polls by extending or reducing the tenure so that all state elections can be held along with the Lok Sabha polls 2029 onwards. Read further on Dynamite News:

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