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Independents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies

The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan's civic polls, winning 4,179 wards across urban local bodies. Independents emerged as significant players, winning 2,273 wards and influencing mayoral elections. Repolling will occur in nine wards due to EVM technical issues during counting. The BJP achieved clear majorities in four municipal corporations, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

In a tough fight, Om Birla faces off with ex-BJP member in Kota

Om Birla is vying for a third consecutive victory for the House he has been presiding over since 2019.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Two-time MP from Churu Rahul Kaswan: A third generation Jat politician from Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region

Rahul Kaswan, who has resigned from the BJP and joined Congress, is a third generation Jat politician from Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region and is a two-time MP from Churu.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Milk vendor, sarpanch, rebel, CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma’s journey to Rajasthan’s top post

A viral video on social media shows Vasundhara Raje, former BJP chief minister of Rajasthan, at a party legislature meeting in Jaipur. Sitting next to union minister Rajnath Singh, the party observer for Rajasthan, she opens a slip of paper that he hands to her.

Newslaundry · Dec 13, 2023

BJP summons Legislature Party meeting in Jaipur on December 12

The suspense over the appointment of new Chief Minister in Rajasthan following the BJP’s victory in the recent State Assembly election will be over on December 12

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Madhya Pradesh CM choice puts question mark on what next for Shivraj

Mohan Yadav appointed as Madhya Pradesh CM, raising questions of "what next?" for Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Several examples of BJP leaders post-CM roles, incl. Anandiben Patel (Governor), Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Cabinet Minister), Raman Singh and Vasundhara Raje (national vice-presidents). Despite BJP's decision to not make Chouhan the face of the…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Amid suspense over next Rajasthan CM, BJP MLAs meet Vasundhara Raje

Vasundhara Raje, a two-time Chief Minister, is among the frontrunners for the Rajasthan Chief Minister’s post

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Role of the leadership factor in the Rajasthan verdict

Leadership factor crucial in Rajasthan election: CM Gehlot favoured by Congress supporters, PM Modi by BJP voters. 28% of respondents supported Gehlot, 14% Raje, 10% other BJP hopeful.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Congress’s woes in Rajasthan: Paper leaks, infighting, Gehlot making it all about himself

In the run-up to the Rajasthan assembly polls, there was one major question discussed ad nauseam in the state and the media. 

Newslaundry · Dec 4, 2023

BJP sweeps Hindi heartland, Congress surges in Telangana

BJP shrugs off anti-incumbency to retain power in Madhya Pradesh, storms back in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh after losses in 2018; Congress wrests power from BRS in Telangana

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023