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BJP slams Congress’ P Chidambaram over column on Bihar polls

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BJP slams Congress’ P Chidambaram over column on Bihar polls

Just days after securing a historic victory in the Bihar assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack on Congress leader P Chidambaram regarding his column analysing the election results, accusing him of shifting the blame for the Opposition's dismal performance onto the voters of Bihar rather than holding Rahul Gandhi accountable. Drawing attention to Chidambaram's opinion piece published in an english daily under the title ‘Voting is not the end of responsibilities’, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla argued that the Congress party was avoiding any form of self-reflection and instead choosing to fault the public, or ‘janta’,…

BJP targets Bengal after Bihar poll results; TMC claps back

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Nov

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BJP targets Bengal after Bihar poll results; TMC claps back

The emphatic victory of the NDA alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections sparked immediate celebrations within the Bengal BJP on Friday, with party leaders asserting that the results reflected a clear message from the people. As soon as the Bihar verdict became evident, BJP workers across Kolkata and district party offices burst into jubilation, waving banners, holding Narendra Modi’s posters, and distributing sweets. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari reacted early, invoking the slogan “Anga-Bangla-Kalinga.” He declared that Anga — Bihar — belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kalinga, Odisha, too is with the party, and that Bengal is next…

In a huge setback for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, his party the National Conference (NC), has lost the bypoll in Budgam, the assembly seat he had vacated last year. This is the first time that the party has lost in its bastion of Budgam since 1957, the first elections for the legislative assembly.

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In a huge setback for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, his party the National Conference (NC), has lost the bypoll in Budgam, the assembly seat he had vacated last year. This is the first time that the party has lost in its bastion of Budgam since 1957, the first elections for the legislative assembly.

Hours after the results were declared, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reflected on the Bihar Assembly election results and his own party's loss in the Budgam by-poll. Abdullah noted voter behavior often transcends issues and governance, highlighting Nitish Kumar's successful strategy over anti-incumbency and his welfare schemes targeting women. Omar Abdullah reacted to the Bihar Assembly election results and his party's defeat in the Budgam by-poll on Friday, emphasizing how voters often prioritize factors beyond governance and local issues. "When I look at Bihar's condition, I feel less sad about my own," Abdullah remarked, acknowledging challenges in…

The Delhi Assembly’s committee has written back saying that since the court has not passed any directions, the sitting will continue as scheduled on November 20. Kejriwal, his then deputy Manish Sisodia and ex-Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel did not appear before the Committee of Privileges during its sitting on Thursday.

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Nov

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The Delhi Assembly’s committee has written back saying that since the court has not passed any directions, the sitting will continue as scheduled on November 20. Kejriwal, his then deputy Manish Sisodia and ex-Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel did not appear before the Committee of Privileges during its sitting on Thursday.

A day after AAP leaders skipped the hearing of Assembly panel’s hearing , former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's counsel has written to the Committee of Privileges, asking it to defer its proceedings on the authenticity of 'Phansi Ghar' on the Delhi Assembly premises, as the matter is in court. The Delhi Assembly's committee has written back saying that since the court has not passed any directions, the sitting will continue as scheduled on November 20. Kejriwal, his then deputy Manish Sisodia and ex-Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel did not appear before the Committee of Privileges during its sitting…

Who will win Bihar? Counting of votes begins

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Nov

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Who will win Bihar? Counting of votes begins

Ten exit polls indicate that the BJP-led NDA is poised to retain power in Bihar, with most projecting a stronger mandate than its 2020 tally of 125 seats. The poll of polls estimates the NDA could secure over 147 seats, easily surpassing the majority threshold of 122 in the 243-member Assembly. Projections show the Mahagathbandhan falling short of 100 seats, likely ending with around 90 and finishing a distant second. Pollsters also suggest Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj will have negligible impact, failing to gain traction. While most pollsters forecast a comfortable NDA victory, Axis My India predicts a closer contest,…

Women in Bihar will swing votes in favour of NDA: BJP

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Nov

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Women in Bihar will swing votes in favour of NDA: BJP

The record-high turnout of women voters in the Bihar Assembly polls will be the “real swing factor” in favour of the NDA government’s development and good governance, asserted the BJP on Wednesday. “Since 2014, under PM Narendra Modi, pro-incumbency for good governance has become a new habit in Indian democracy – a trend unseen before,” the party said. Sharing provisional data on Tuesday, the Election Commission said Bihar registered an overall voter turnout of 66.91 per cent, its highest since the first state polls in 1951. It was also marked by the highest female voter turnout in its history, with…

Mehbooba Mufti condemned the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which killed at least eight people, demanding a fair investigation into the incident. “Those involved should be punished, but don’t harass innocents,” the JKPDP chief said.

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Mehbooba Mufti condemned the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which killed at least eight people, demanding a fair investigation into the incident. “Those involved should be punished, but don’t harass innocents,” the JKPDP chief said.

A day after Police began pro active investigations into Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged the investigating agencies not to “harass” the parents of the arrested doctors linked to the Delhi blast and the explosives recovered in Faridabad. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Mehbooba Mufti condemned the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which killed at least eight people, demanding a fair investigation into the incident. Mufti said, “I condemn the Delhi Red Fort blast. Human bodies were blown up. Our educated doctors are suffering. I want a…

BJP orders 501 kg laddoos anticipating Bihar poll victory

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Nov

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BJP orders 501 kg laddoos anticipating Bihar poll victory

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears highly confident of a victory in the Bihar assembly elections, having placed an order for 501 kilograms of laddoos ahead of the vote count scheduled for Friday. The state’s polling was conducted in two phases, on November 6 and 11, with results due to be announced on Friday. The election saw the highest voter turnout in Bihar’s history since 1951, registering a turnout of 66.91 per cent. Buoyed by the majority of exit poll predictions, which have indicated a clear mandate in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, the saffron party is…

“Bihar will become the most developed state,” promises Tejashwi ahead of Phase 2 of polls

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Nov

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“Bihar will become the most developed state,” promises Tejashwi ahead of Phase 2 of polls

A day ahead of the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Monday said that the state is poised for transformation and it will become the most developed state. Addressing a press conference in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav said, "Bihar will become the most developed state. It saw no success in the last 20 years. Now, after November 14, Bihar will list out its success. There will be food processing units, agro-based industry, facilities for education and medical care, and opportunities to earn money. There will be IT hubs and educational…

She also mentioned visiting the hospital to meet the injured and reiterated the government’s support for their families, ensuring they do not face any hardships. Congress on Tuesday urged the government to provide clarity on the blast near the Red Fort saying there is fear and concern among the people that such a thing happened in the country’s capital.

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Nov

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She also mentioned visiting the hospital to meet the injured and reiterated the government’s support for their families, ensuring they do not face any hardships. Congress on Tuesday urged the government to provide clarity on the blast near the Red Fort saying there is fear and concern among the people that such a thing happened in the country’s capital.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday expressed her condolences over the blast near the Red Fort. The chief minister called the incident unfortunate and assured that all relevant agencies are actively working to manage the situation. She assured full support to victims of the blast and their families. She also mentioned visiting the hospital to meet the injured and reiterated the government’s support for their families, ensuring they do not face any hardships.Addressing a press conference, CM Rekha Gupta said, “It was an unfortunate incident. All the agencies are doing their work. We went to the hospital yesterday…