Politics

02

Feb

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Nation, Politics

TDP chief Naidu heads to Delhi for campaigning

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will depart for the national capital on Sunday to campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in the Delhi Assembly elections, official sources said.   Naidu will leave from Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad this afternoon and is expected to reach Delhi by 5 pm, they said.   Telugu Desam Party is the second largest constituent in the National Democratic Alliance following BJP, with 16 Lok Sabha seats.    Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu…

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01

Feb

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Leaders debate ‘electoral budget’ claims

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha called the Union Budget an "electoral budget" in response to the announcements made for Bihar. He said the budget’s provisions for the state, which will hold elections later this year, were like a "lollipop." Sinha expressed that while he was happy with the budget for Bihar, he questioned whether the measures were enough. He mentioned that although infrastructure development was positive, it wasn't clear why the large special packages promised earlier were missing. He also stated that the tax exemption for salaried individuals should have been 15 lakh instead of 12 lakh, but still appreciated…

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01

Feb

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Kumbh death toll more important than budget

Following the Samajwadi Party MPs walkout from the Lok Sabha during the Union Budget presentation, party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday emphasised that the lives lost in the Mahakumbh stampede are more significant than budgetary figures. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha today outlining a roadmap for India’s continued economic expansion, emphasising agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investment, and exports. Speaking to the media, Yadav criticised the government over the handling of the Maha Kumbh, stating that the death toll from the recent stampede is being misreported. “Maha Kumbh comes…

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01

Feb

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Politics, States

Row over resignation of BR Patil as Karnataka CM’s advisor

BR Patil, the MLA from Aland constituency, has caused a political stir by resigning from his position as Chief Minister’s advisor on Saturday, 1st February.   Known for his outspoken criticism of certain government policies, Patil has long been a vocal figure within the administration.   Sources suggest his decision was driven by dissatisfaction with the lack of development funds allocated to his constituency, as well as discontent with the role he was given in the government.   Despite stepping down from his advisory role, Patil will remain as an MLA. His resignation has raised many questions within political circles,…

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01

Feb

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Delhi Assembly, Politics

‘Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hain’: Ravi Kishan taunts AAP

BJP's Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan has expressed confidence in his party’s triumph in the forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections, asserting that BJP candidate Shikha Rai is poised to secure victory in the Greater Kailash constituency. “Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hai (the broom is going, Modi ji is coming),” Kishan remarked reflecting the party’s optimism as the elections approach. His statement took aim at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), whose election symbol is the broom. The Greater Kailash seat is anticipated to witness a fierce contest, with Shikha Rai facing off against…

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01

Feb

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Politics, States

BJD slams BJP for undermining Odisha’s fiscal success

The opposition Biju Janata Dal on Saturday said the Fiscal Health Index (FHI), published by the Niti Aayog, shows the state's outstanding financial management during the Naveen Patnaik dispensation and has proved BJP's allegations wrong.   BJD leader Santrupt Mishra, a close aide of the former CM, said at a press conference that during the previous government, Odisha consistently demonstrated fiscal discipline and prudent financial management, setting an example for the entire nation.   "The Bharatiya Janata Party's repeated propaganda that nothing has been accomplished during Patnaik's tenure has been decisively proven wrong by this report," he claimed.   Mishra…

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31

Jan

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Politics, States

Tripura CPI-M names Jitendra Chaudhury as State Secretary for 3 years

The CPI(M) on Friday said its MLA Jitendra Chaudhury has been re-elected as the party's Tripura unit secretary and a state committee comprising 61 members has been constituted for the next three years.   Six women have been included in the state committee, a party leader said.   "Jitendra Chaudhury, the leader of opposition in the Tripura Assembly, has been re-elected as the CPI(M) state secretary unanimously at the party's 24th state conference that ended here today. A 61-member state committee has also been constituted," senior party leader Pabitra Kar told the media.   These decisions were taken during the…

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31

Jan

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Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party is roping its alliance partners in the campaign for Delhi polls.   Accordingly, Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Delhi.   Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu voter base, on February 2 (Sunday).   Also read: 'Special Status' demand gets a fresh lease of life in Andhra   It has been learnt that BJP’s local leaders have already finalised the campaign…

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31

Jan

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Politics

Congress condemns attack on MP Manoj Kumar, seeks Nitish’s clarity

On Friday, the Congress party condemned the attack on its Sasaram MP, Manoj Kumar, and called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain his position and clarify his party JD(U)'s involvement in the incident. The Congress demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and strong punishment for them. Manoj Kumar, a Dalit leader, was severely injured on Thursday after being attacked by a group of people in what police believe was a road rage incident in Bihar's Kaimur district. At a press conference at Congress headquarters, Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Bihar CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad, and former…

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31

Jan

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Politics, States

YSRCP refuses to accept Vijayasai Reddy’s resignation

The YSRCP on Saturday said that the party did not approve the resignation of V Vijayasai Reddy from the Rajya Sabha, but respected his choice.   Earlier in the day, Reddy resigned as a member of the Upper House and announced he was quitting politics due to "personal reasons".   He met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence in New Delhi and submitted his resignation.   In a post on 'X', YSRCP called Reddy a pillar of strength for the party since its inception.   "Even though we do not approve of your decision, we still respect your choice.…

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