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Prakash Ambedkar On ONOE Bill: "It is beginning of dictatorship..."

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the VBA Chief said that if the bill is passed, it would signal the beginning of the end for political parties in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Calls for fish pond fencing after toddler drowns

The drowning death of a 23-month-old boy has prompted fresh calls for tighter safety requirements around residential fish ponds.

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‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra

When the Congress teamed up with the undivided NCP and Shiv Sena in 2019, it was seen as the weakest link in the Maha Vikas Aghadi – even alliance leaders took occasional jibes. But it has now emerged as the dark horse, increasing its tally from one to 13, scoring…

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The limitations of Ambedkarite Dalit politics today

There is a growing splintering in Ambedkar’s political legacies today, making Dalit political parties a passive and relegated force

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VBA chief Ambedkar releases manifesto, makes assurances for contractual employees, farmers

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar said if voted to power, his party will make a strategic decision not to retire contractual employees till 58 years, and it will bring a law for minimum selling price for farmers

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Lok Sabha polls | MVA has done a ‘match-fixing’ deal with BJP, claims Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar sharpens attack against Opposition parties in Maharashtra over seat-sharing deal, accusing them of 'match-fixing' with BJP.

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Lok Sabha polls | Maharashtra Congress demands MVA to reconsider candidature of Sangli seat

Congress cadre in Pune expresses resentment over MVA coalition's decision to cede Sangli and Mumbai South-Central seats to Shiv Sena.

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Maha Vikas Aaghadi keen on seat-sharing talks with VBA: Sanjay Raut

Mr. Raut reiterated his call for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in favour of conducting elections via ballot papers. He asserted that if polling is not conducted using EVMs, the BJP would face defeat.

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Prakash Ambedkar accuses Maharashtra Congress chief of being in league with the BJP

While the VBA has decided to go it alone for the upcoming polls after the breakdown of their parleys with the MVA parties, Mr. Ambedkar had sent a proposal to back the Congress on seven Lok Sabha seats. It has already announced that it will support Vikas Thakre, the Congress’…

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Ambedkar points fingers at Sanjay Raut for breakdown in parleys between MVA and VBA for LS elections

VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar singled out Sanjay Raut, spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, as being responsible for the breakdown in parleys between the MVA and the VBA

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BJP's move to field Navneet Rana from Amravati invites wrath of some 'Mahayuti' constituents

BJP's decision to field Navneet Rana from Amravati Lok Sabha seat sparks criticism from ruling allies in Maharashtra.

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Blow to MVA as Prakash Ambedkar decides to go solo in Lok Sabha elections

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar forms new alliance with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, opts out of MVA coalition in Lok Sabha elections.

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Morning Digest | Congress U.P. chief Ajay Rai to take on PM Modi in Varanasi; AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 24, 2024.

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2024 Lok Sabha election | Prakash Ambedkar remains ambivalent over MVA tie-up; will clear stand on March 26

Prakash Ambedkar again claimed that the MVA parties were yet to resolve their seat-sharing problems and it was wrong to point fingers at the VBA for acting as a roadblock in seat-sharing discussions.

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Prakash Ambedkar and his party to back Congress in Lok Sabha polls

Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi President Prakash Ambedkar on March 19 extended his full support to the Congress in seven seats in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha election.

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Offered four Lok Sabha seats to Ambedkar-led VBA; doors of MVA always open to party: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on March 16 said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has given a proposal for four seats to Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Prakash Ambedkar continues to be a cipher for Maha Vikas Aghadi

The Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi continued to give headaches for the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi

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Lok Sabha Polls | Pawar, Thackeray attend MVA seat-sharing meeting; ready to announce formula

Maha Vikas Aghadi discusses seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, aiming to avoid vote division.

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Lok Sabha polls | Prakash Ambedkar keeps MVA partners guessing on seat-sharing

Despite the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) expressing confidence in taking along the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi for the Lok Sabha election, Mr. Ambedkar continued to keep his alliance partners guessing while stating on Sunday that his party was “still in doubt” whether it was indeed a constituent of…

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MVA’s Lok Sabha seat-sharing: Prakash Ambedkar demands Jarange-Patil be allowed to contest from Jalna

Prakash Ambedkar struck a discordant note, demanding that Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil be allowed to contest from the Jalna Lok Sabha seat.

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MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

The VBA chief further said that the three major MVA constituents must decide on their seat-sharing formula.

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Maharashtra journalist slams Prakash Ambedkar, his party warns ‘will be difficult to control anger’

After Maharashtra journalist Nikhil Wagle criticised the politics of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar, the VBA’s official Twitter handle said it would be “difficult to control the anger” of those who support the party unless the journalist proves his allegations against Ambedkar.

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Prakash Ambedkar says Patole has no decision-making authority on invitation to join MVA

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) extended an invitation to Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) to join the Opposition alliance in Maharashtra and discussion on seat-sharing.

The Hindu

Seat sharing to be decided on elective merit, says Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole clarifies Uddhav Thackeray's stance on seat-sharing in MVA coalition for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Prakash Ambedkar hints at entry into Opposition alliance in Maharashtra

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar hints at imminent entry into MVA, but INDIA bloc doors remain shut.

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