The Latest Breaking News from State Assembly

Prayers held in Mizoram for change in counting date

Churches in Mizoram held prayers to seek a change in the date of counting of votes for State Assembly election

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Thanks to postal dept, record 50.36 lakh EPIC cards home delivered so far in Telangana

Telangana Postal Circle is delivering EPICs and ETPBs on a war-footing to ensure every eligible voter gets their card ahead of the State Assembly elections on November 30. A QR-based Online Grievances Resolution Mechanism is in place to address voter grievances.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

EC rubbishes report of its nod for M.P. Chief Secretary's term extension; calls it 'fake news'

EC clarifies false reports of extending Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains' term; EC approval needed due to model code of conduct; Bains got two 6-month extensions earlier; EC may designate senior-most official as Chief Sec. if no extension.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost temper in Assembly, blaming himself for making Jitan Ram Manjhi CM in 2014. Manjhi responded by accusing Kumar of fleeing from chair when JD(U) MLAs opposed him. Kumar apologised for his remarks on women, but Manjhi accused him of being mentally unfit to hold CM…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

CRPF commando injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district

Inj. of CoBRA commando in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Nov. 7 during 1st phase of State Assembly polls. Inspector Shrikant of CoBRA 206th battalion stepped on IED, causing injuries. Konta assembly segment among 20 constituencies voting in 1st phase.

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

‘Results of Assembly elections in five States will force Modi-led govt. to introspect’

AICC President Kharge accused BJP of using ED to demoralise Congress leaders. He said the five State Assembly election results would force the Modi-led govt. to introspect. Kharge attacked BJP for ED raids & notice to CM Gehlot's son. He asserted that Congress will fight against misuse of agencies in…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise

Displaced Kuki-Zo people from Manipur seek a Mizoram govt that is considerate and strong enough to help them return home. 65-yr-old Teresa Manhau and Elisabeth Vungkhanching pray for safety and peace, while John Zo, a camp leader, hopes the next govt is sympathetic. MNF, ZPM, Congress, and BJP are vying…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Take Christians seriously; can cast swing votes in 40 Assembly constituencies, Church bodies caution political parties in Telangana

Christians in Telangana have warned political parties contesting the 2023 State Assembly elections that they can cast swing votes in up to 40 constituencies. The warning comes after the Telangana State Federation of Churches, Synod of Telangana and Telangana Council of Churches adopted a declaration with 25 demands, including two…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

IPL team, OBC quota and ₹25 lakh health insurance: Congress promises slew of schemes in Madhya Pradesh manifesto

Kamal Nath also announced waiver of farm loans up to ₹2 lakh and an assistance of ₹1,500 per month to women in the manifesto for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023