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For Dalits, BJP and Congress inert, BSP only a fringe party, Azad is new hope

Though the voters are attracted to Azad Samaj Party leader Chandrashekhar Azad, they are putting him on probation in this election season, to see whether he remains around for the longer haul.

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Whoever speaks truth in Congress is shunted out of politics: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two public meetings at Dungarpur’s Sagwara and Bhilwara’s Jahazpur during the last phase of campaigning for the November 25 State Assembly election.

The Hindu

ECI notice to Rajasthan Congress over advertisements that look like news

The Election Commission asked the Rajasthan Congress for an explanation on the advertisements issued in mainstream newspapers which were “designed” to look like a news item.

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"Pickpocketer never comes alone, there are always 3 people": Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, Amit Shah in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

Drawing parallels with how pickpocketer and their teams operate, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and industrialist Gautam Adani work in tandem to "loot the public" in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress will return to power; 'magic' will work: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on November 22 said the accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Udaipur were “linked” to the BJP and should have been “hanged by now” but the investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was not progressing as it should.

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A murder most foul and a campaign taking on a communal colour

Rajasthan's election rhetoric has taken a communal turn, with both major parties evoking the brutal hacking of tailor Kanhaiya Lal Sahu in Udaipur. His family still awaits justice; traders fear security breaches; BJP and Congress accuse each other of exploiting the case for votes. Sahu's family has received compensation, but…

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In Rajasthan’s Nagar, fake video does an endless loop, inflaming communal passions

In Bharatpur, communal schism is taking centre stage as Hindu voters use a doctored video to rail against the Congress govt. BJP leaders' speeches are finding resonance as they accuse the Gehlot government of failing to protect Hindu interests. Voters cite "selective development" & "promoting Muslim interests" as reasons to…

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Rahul Gandhi’s ’panauti’ remarks against PM are ‘shameful and disgraceful’, says BJP

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's "shameful and disgraceful" remarks insinuating PM Modi brought ill luck to India's cricket team in World Cup final. Ravi Shankar Prasad demands apology, claiming remarks made out of Congress' fear of defeat in Rajasthan polls. Congress hits back, accusing BJP of regularly insulting Nehru, Indira, Sonia…

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Congress promoted corruption, pushed farmers into debt trap: PM Modi

Addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Rajasthan’s Baran district, the Prime Minister said Congress leaders are unruly and the people of the State are suffering as the ruling party has handed them over to robbers, rioters and criminals.

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Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi reiterates in Vallabhnagar--"Congress will protect rights of tribals, will conduct caste-census"

"The country needs an X-ray to be done and the caste-based census is an x-ray. The BJP only thinks about big industrialists, but Congress will protect the rights of tribals," Rahul Gandhi said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Congress releases manifesto; Vows caste census, MSP for farmers

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge along with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, and former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot were among those who released the 'Jan Ghoshna Patra' at the state party office. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Water scarcity makes Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project afloat this election

As the districts in eastern Rajasthan reel from water scarcity for both household- and irrigation purposes, the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) to divert surplus monsoon water from the Chambal basin has gained political currency, in the poll-bound State. The project has been mired in political wrangling for years.

The Hindu

Morning show: Congress banks on Gehlot, BJP on Modi in Rajasthan polls

In Rajasthan assembly elections, the Congress party has pinned all its hopes on chief minister Ashok Gehlot. From advertisements to hoardings, and the narrative – the focus is not on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi or Delhi leadership, but on Gehlot and his tenure.

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Congress makes a long list of promises, Gehlot says he is candidate in all 200 seats

Rajasthan Assembly Polls: Rajasthan CM Gehlot released the Congress manifesto for the Assembly polls, promising a caste survey, interest-free loans up to ₹2 lakh to farmers and 10 lakh job opportunities

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Smartphones for women, health insurance for all: Will Congress come back to power on welfarism?

The Rajasthan assembly elections are a big test for Congress CM Ashok Gehlot and his brand of welfarism. Gehlot has launched major schemes to attract voters and cement his stature as a pro-poor politician.

The Hindu

Ashok Gehlot’s ambitious push to rewrite Rajasthan politics

Ashok Gehlot, 72, is making bold bid to redraw Rajasthan's politics. He is campaigning hard, addressing 4-5 rallies/day and covering 800 km/day. Surveys and voices in street vouch for his popularity. He has set agenda and BJP is reacting. Congress campaign is built around 7 guarantees. Gehlot is master in…

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Never mentioned PM’s father in my speeches: Kharge

Kharge: Modi distorting facts; Congress united, BJP disintegrated. Kharge: Modi's jumla, falsely accused him of mentioning father. Vadra: BJP only works for rich, Congress for all. Congress winning in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan to progress for 5 yrs. Rich getting richer, poor poorer under BJP.

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Sanatana Dharma’s eradication will annihilate Rajasthan’s culture: PM Modi in election rally

PM Modi slams Congress for attempting to eradicate Sanatana Dharma, says it would lead to complete annihilation of Rajasthan's culture. Congress accused of promoting corruption, nepotism, patronising drug smugglers, and not providing clean drinking water.

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Does BJP need a CM face or is Modi enough? Voices from Vasundhara Raje’s rally

Vasundhra Raje is arguably BJP’s tallest leader in Rajasthan, giving the party its biggest win of 160 seats in 2013.

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Mallikarjun Kharge announces 7 guarantees in Rajasthan ahead of assembly polls

Rajasthan is going to polls on November 25 and the counting of votes will be done on December 3. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Seven times more goods and cash to induce voters seized from five poll bound states as compared to 2018

EC reports ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals seized in 5 poll-going states since Oct 9. Seizures 7 times more than 2018 assembly polls. Polls held in MP, Chhattisgarh & Mizoram; Rajasthan & Telangana to vote Nov 25 & 30.

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Rampant corruption in Rajasthan creating huge losses for the nation: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the “corruption and nepotism” rampant in the State were creating huge losses for the nation.

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On the campaign trail, Raje woos women voters amidst uncertainty about her own political future

In the 2023 Assembly elections for Rajasthan, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s political clout is at stake after the BJP decided to go with collective leadership in Rajasthan

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Rajasthan: 6 policemen deployed for PM Modi's rally killed in road accident in Nagaur

Six policemen were killed and one sustained severe injuries in a road accident while they were on their way for VIP duty assigned to them for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's international stature has grown after Modi became PM, says Rajnath Singh

Under PM Modi, India's international stature has grown. Rajnath Singh attacked Congress govt in Rajasthan over recruitment exam paper leaks and law-and-order situation. He said elections should be fought to build society and country, not based on caste, creed and religion. He urged govt to give security to mothers and…

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