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Congress won’t repeat 30% of Rajasthan MLAs, says party’s State chief

Govind Singh Dotasra says party will return to power on the back of welfare schemes of State govt., mocks BJP for fielding ‘failed’ MPs; he says party central leadership will decide CM after polls

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Congress workers surround Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s vehicle over ticket distribution

A few Congress workers surrounded the vehicle of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and raised slogans against him

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Supporters turn up at Vasundhara Raje’s house in show of solidarity

Rajasthan: Supporters of former CM Vasundhara Raje gather at her residence, express solidarity. Ticket aspirants denied BJP ticket revolt, raising banner of revolt. Analysts wonder if Raje will maintain silence after release of second list of candidates. Diya Kumari's rise leads to speculations of her being CM candidate if BJP…

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Rajasthan polls: Meet ex-army man who angered Jats, ‘pained’ Gehlot, stirred a political storm

Over a controversial appointment to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found himself in the political crossfire of the state’s two prominent communities, just ahead of the assembly elections.

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Here’s what to expect at the 16th edition of Jodhpur Riff festival

Jodhpur Riff brings a mix of musical acts, from folk to indie and classical. Enjoy the dance of the Kalbeliyas, fire eating and dance performances, Kathputli, Ghoomer, Teraah Taali, Kachchi Ghodi, and more. Hear Kawa Brass Band, dhol drummers, Indie Roots, Kart Pihlap, Katariina Tirmaste, Ars Nova Napoli, Miroca Paris, Jasser Haj Youssef, Barnali Chattopadhyay, Avadhoot Phadke, Mahesh Vinayakram. Enjoy the 500-year-old Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from Oct 26-30. Experience the rapturous mix of musical acts, dance performances, and more. Join Bundu Khan Langa, his sons Zakir Khan Langa and Kasam Khan…

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Deepak Hooda to lead Rajasthan in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

JAIPUR: Deepak Hooda has been appointed as the Rajasthan captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy scheduled to begin on September 16. The newly-appointed senior men's selection committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), headed by former state player Rahul Kanwat, on Friday announced the 15-member squad which features…

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Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

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Jaipur gamble: On the Rajasthan Assembly elections

The Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have internal issues to manage even as they face off in a likely straight battle for a majority in the Rajasthan State Assembly

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Congress CEC meeting to finalise Rajasthan assembly polls candidates on October 17

The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) is scheduled to convene on October 17 to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, slated to take place on November 25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi thinking of bringing fresh leadership in Rajasthan: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering bringing fresh leadership in Rajasthan so that the State becomes a partner in his mission of ‘Amrit Kaal’.

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Eyeing power in Rajasthan, BJP fields 7 MPs, but faces angst of leaders who ‘worked with honesty’

With the inclusion of seven MPs, BJP’s first list of 41 candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls has caught the state leaders off guard. Though fielding MPs in the assembly elections is not new, the scale is unprecedented in the state, and party leaders who found their name missing…

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Anshu Jain appointed as Rajasthan cricket team head coach

JAIPUR: Former Rajasthan batter Anshu Jain has been appointed as the new head coach of the state's senior men's cricket team for the upcoming 2023-24 domestic season starting with Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from September 16.

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BJP has ‘already accepted defeat’ in Rajasthan Assembly polls, says Gehlot

“Can a lotus become the Chief Minister? It is strange,” he said.

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Assembly polls in Rajasthan rescheduled to November 25

The elections, which were scheduled for November 23 in Rajasthan, will now take place on November 25. Read more on The Hindu

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Rajasthan polls | Journalists, employees of 8 departments to get postal ballot facility

Mediapersons, 8 departments' employees in Rajasthan to be given option to vote via postal ballots in November Assembly elections. Election Commission issued notification; first time journalists in State to avail facility. Doctors, paramedical staff, ambulance workers, electricians, linemen, pump operators, turners, milk committees, transport corp. employees, firefighters & authorised mediapersons…

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BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held on Oct 15

The meeting is scheduled to take place at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi at 6 p.m., and it will focuse on the planning for the upcoming elections in five states--Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA action in 6 states: Mumbai man cleared of terror charges after 9 years in jail among those held

In fresh action against banned outfit Popular Front of India, the NIA reportedly searched at least 12 locations in six states on Wednesday. Around 10 people have been reportedly detained in searches in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

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Objectionable remarks row: Ramesh Bidhuri skips appearing before Privileges Committee

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri excused himself from appearing before a parliamentary panel due to prior engagements in poll-bound Rajasthan. He was summoned in connection with his remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali. Several MPs had demanded action against Bidhuri, while some BJP members said Ali "incited" him. BJP has drafted…

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Government's liberal import policy cause of worry for farmers: Congress

Congress Gen. Sec. Jairam Ramesh claims Modi gov's liberal import policy causing "huge crisis" for farmers. Soyabean sold below MSP in MP & Rajasthan. Milk prices falling due to import of cheap palm oil, leading to losses for farmers. MP & Rajasthan polls next month.

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Poll announcement marks farewell of BJP in five States: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the announcement also marks “the farewell of the BJP and its allies from these States”

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BSP to ally with Gondwana party in M.P., Chhattisgarh; will fight alone in Rajasthan, Telangana

BSP to ally with GGP in MP & Chhattisgarh, contest on own in Rajasthan & Telangana. EC must ensure free & fair elections, curb misuse of govt machinery, money power & casteism/communalism. BSP had 6 MLAs in Rajasthan in 2018, but all merged with Congress. BSP had no success in…

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Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in 5 States

While the BJP and the Congress are in bipolar contests in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, in Telangana, it is a triangular fight between the ruling BRS, the Congress and the BJP.

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BJP seeks to ‘test drive’ some ideas for 2024 in the five State polls announced

BJP tests new ideas/issues in five State Assembly elections; fields seven Lok Sabha MPs each in MP, Rajasthan; seeks generational change, to cut anti-incumbency; Bihar caste survey, Congress caste census challenges; BJP's response to be tested; new blood in Telangana; 2018 rural heartland distress led to PMKSN; results will shape…

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Seven MPs among 41 candidates in BJP’s first list for Rajasthan

Seven Members of Parliament, including Rajya Sabha member Kirodi Lal Meena, were among the 41 candidates by the BJP for the Assembly election in Rajasthan, as per the first list released

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2023 Assembly election: Congress banking on welfare schemes to buck anti-incumbency trend in Rajasthan

Rajasthan's ruling Congress hopes to counter anti-incumbency with welfare schemes. BJP faces factionalism, no CM face, and allegations of corruption.

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