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YSRCP, despite having 31 MPs, has failed to get Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh, says Nara Lokesh

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary Nara Lokesh on February 14 (Wednesday) alleged that YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), despite having 22 members in Lok Sabha and nine representatives in Rajya Sabha, had failed to step up pressure on the Union government to grant the Special Category Status (SCS)…

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Hyderabad should be joint capital of A.P., Telangana till Visakhapatnam becomes the Executive capital: Subba Reddy

YSRCP coordinator suggests Hyderabad as joint capital until Visakhapatnam becomes executive capital, amidst legal hassles over three capitals proposal.

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Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP renominates Union ministers Vaishnaw from Odisha, L Murugan from MP

The BJP on Wednesday named Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan its Rajya Sabha candidates from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections

The grand old Congress party announced on Wednesday the first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP releases second list of candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the second list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha polls | Nadda from Gujarat, Chavan from Maharashtra in BJP list, Vaishnaw gets support from BJD as well

Rajya Sabha polls: The Bharatiya Janata Party releases Rajya Sabha nomination list for Madhya Pradesh and Odisha; BJP likely to win four seats

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Speculation rife that Ashwini Vaishnaw may be re-elected to Rajya Sabha with support of BJD

Former legislator Debashish Samantaray and BJD youth wing VP Subhasish Khuntia file nomination for Rajya Sabha election in Odisha.

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JD(U) names former Minister Sanjay Jha as its candidate for Rajya Sabha

Janata Dal (U) names Sanjay Jha, close associate of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, as its candidate for Rajya Sabha election.

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With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray

Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls.

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In Bengal, balancing local and national aspirations

The Trinamool Congress is trying to balance local and national aspirations

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Sonia Gandhi to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan

Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party and former party president Sonia Gandhi, will be filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

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Sandeshkhali: Setback to TMC, Calcutta High Court orders removal of prohibitory orders in Basirhat amid BJP agitation

In a major setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of prohibitory orders that were imposed under Section 144

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Samajwadi Party candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh files nomination

Samajwadi Party nominates Jaya Bachchan, Ramjilal Suman, and Alok Ranjan as candidates for Rajya Sabha elections.

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Will feel honoured if Sonia Gandhi goes to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh: Jitu Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress requests Sonia Gandhi to represent the State in Rajya Sabha; Congress leaders receive I-T notices.

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Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls

The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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Congress leaders meet to discuss seat-sharing in Lok Sabha polls

Top Congress leaders meet to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and potential candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

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BJP announces two candidates from Rajasthan for Rajya Sabha elections

The BJP announces its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Rajasthan, balancing caste composition.

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The fifth estate: Sagarika Ghose joins a long list of journalists entering politics

Journalist-author Sagarika Ghose has sprung a surprise with the Trinamool Congress’s decision to field her as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls. But she isn’t the first – India has had a long list of journalists entering the political arena, some even becoming ministers.

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"Came as a surprise": BJP's Raja Devendra Pratap Singh on RS nomination from Chhattisgarh

Raja Devendra Pratap Singh, who has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Chhattisgarh, on Sunday said the decision took him by 'surprise'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Narayansa Bandage gets BJP ticket for RS polls

The BJP has chosen the former MLC and Hindutva veteran from North Karnataka Narayansa Bandage as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls from Karnataka scheduled for February 27.

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BJP releases first list of 14 RS nominees; R.P.N. Singh, Sudhanshu Trivedi make the cut

BJP announces 14 candidates for Rajya Sabha polls, including former Union Minister R.P.N Singh, with nominations from multiple states.

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Parliament’s average annual sitting days down to 55 in the 17th Lok Sabha from 135 in the first

The 17th Lok Sabha had fewer sittings and rushed bill passing, with only 16% referred to committees, and limited discussion on Private Members' Bills.

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Congress MP from Jharkhand appears before ED for second consecutive day in money laundering case

Congress’ Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Dhiraj Prasad Sahu, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day

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Trinamool names Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita Dev, and two others for Rajya Sabha

The TMC on February 11 announced the names of journalist Sagarika Ghose, party leader Sushmita Dev and two others for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from the State

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RS chairman accuses Congress leaders of disrespecting Chaudhary Charan Singh's legacy, causing distress to farmers

RS Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday accused Congress leaders of creating an environment in the House that disrespects the memory of Chaudhary Charan Singh, thereby causing distress to farmers across the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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