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Apparent to everyone 'seat chori' took place, will fight: Natarajan after SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Natarajan stated that seat theft has occurred and the party is ready to fight. The court cited the availability of election petitions as a remedy. Three BJP candidates were declared elected…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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SC points Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan to EC remedy in nomination dispute

The Supreme Court has indicated it generally does not intervene in rejected nomination cases before elections. Candidates usually seek remedies through election law after rejection. The court questioned if it had ever interfered at this nomination scrutiny stage. This stance was taken while hearing a Congress leader's plea against her…

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TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

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BJP's Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh

Returning officer-cum-secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Tadar Meena, formally declared Tagak elected following the close of the candidature withdrawal period at 3 pm.

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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, three others elected to Rajya Sabha from Karnataka

Four candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and two other Congress leaders, Mansoor Ali Khan and Pawan Khera, secured seats. BJP's M Nagaraja also won. The election was scheduled for June 18, but an independent candidate's nomination was rejected. This leaves…

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All four BJP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Four Bharatiya Janata Party candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. The main opposition Congress did not field any candidates. Rajubhai Shukla, Mansinh Parmar, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, and Jitendra Kanjariya were declared winners. Their terms begin as the tenure of four sitting MPs concludes on June 21.…

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Four NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh

Four candidates from the NDA alliance have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. Three members are from the TDP party and one is from the Jana Sena party. The Returning Officer announced their victory. This development strengthens the NDA's presence in the Upper House. The election…

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BJP's Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, Cong's Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to RS from Rajasthan

Three candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar from the BJP, and Neeraj Dangi from the Congress secured their seats. This happened after the deadline for withdrawing nominations passed. The biennial election was for three seats. The terms of the current…

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TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party within a week and adding to signs of growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress.

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'NDA bond will continue till my last breath': HD Deve Gowda refutes JD(S)-BJP rift rumours over Rajya Sabha seat

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has dismissed rumors of a rift between JD(S) and BJP. He stated his alliance with the NDA will continue. Deve Gowda emphasized his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He praised Modi's leadership and India's economic growth. The comments came after Deve Gowda…

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'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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Deve Gowda says his relationship with PM Modi more important than RS seat

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clarified his bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personal. He stated this relationship is not dependent on a Rajya Sabha seat. Gowda expressed no regrets about not continuing in the Upper House. He believes Modi has done significant work for the country's…

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RO's order rejecting Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination is like saying '2+2=7': Abhishek Manu Singhvi after meeting with EC

"We have told them, and we have demonstrated, according to us, beyond doubt and beyond any matter of controversy, that the RO has passed a perverse order. An order akin to writing 2+2=7, not 4," Singhvi said.

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Top Congress leaders meet EC, says Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination wrongly rejected

Congress leaders have approached the Election Commission in New Delhi. They are protesting the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination papers from Madhya Pradesh. The party argues that no criminal case is pending against her. They demand the decision be reversed to ensure a fair election process. This action…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

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Poaching fears for Rajya Sabha polls: MP Congress to move MLAs to Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders allege BJP poaching attempts before Rajya Sabha elections. The party is moving its MLAs to Congress-ruled Karnataka. This move aims to prevent cross-voting and maintain camp unity. The BJP has fielded three candidates for three seats. The Congress is confident of securing one seat. This situation…

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Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point'

Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.…

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Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignation

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant. Ray stated he resigned in principle from the party due to rampant corruption. This development follows a rebellion within the party's legislature wing in West Bengal. The…

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Trinamool Congress MPs in huddle over possible separate grouping

Trinamool Congress MPs met in New Delhi to discuss a potential party breakaway. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party, citing principles. This follows a separate group of 60 Trinamool MLAs forming in the West Bengal Assembly. Meanwhile, party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee attended…

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'Not upset over being denied Rajya Sabha poll nomination; I'm kabaddi player, not chess player': Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal clarifies he is not upset about missing a Rajya Sabha nomination. He likens himself to a kabaddi player, not a chess player, suggesting his opportunity will arrive later. Bhujbal expressed his desire for a parliamentary seat, noting his son's potential ministerial role. He mentioned discussions with…

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TDP's Babu, Ramakrishna, Vijay file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls

Three Telugu Desam Party candidates have filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling NDA in Andhra Pradesh has allocated three seats to TDP and one to its ally Jana Sena. This move is set to alter the Rajya Sabha representation from the state. The nominations were submitted…

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Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan files nomination for RS poll, hits out at BJP over 3rd candidate

Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan has filed her nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. She stated the election is a contest between Gandhian principles and the BJP's divisive politics. The BJP has fielded Mahesh Kewat for the third seat, a move the Congress claims is an attempt…

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