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25

Oct

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Farooq Abdullah also claimed BJP had come to NC for a ‘deal’ but the party refused it

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Saturday expressed  disappointment over missing out on a potential fourth seat to the BJP, attributing it to "some unfulfilled promises", a setback he described as part of the electoral process.   He however, expressed gratitude and praised the unity within the party and the support extended by the Congress and other allies after it secured three Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the media, Abdullah said, "I am grateful that all MLAs of our party stayed united and our party achieved success... Other parties, including Congress, supported us... We could have won…

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25

Oct

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NC’s grab of three seats has not only consolidated its own position but also strengthened INDIA alliance influence in the Upper House

Almost on the anticipated lines, yet not without political twists and surprises, the results for the four Rajya Sabha seats of J&K have come with  ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference winning three Rajya Sabha seats in while as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managing to 'secured' one seat. BJP got 4 more votes than its own strength. According to the party, senior JKNC leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Fellow party members, Sajad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi, were also declared winners. In a post on X, the National…

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24

Oct

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Political circles believe few of independents may have tilted balance in favour of BJP, whereas PC ‘s Sajad Lone termed it as potential manipulation, alleging ‘fixed match’ between NC and BJP

A political storm has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following Friday’s Rajya Sabha elections, as suspicions of cross-voting and invalid ballots have cast a shadow over the results.People’s Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone has strongly criticized the outcome of polls terming them a “fixed match” between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while as the other parties too are in guessing mode as to who are the 4 MLAs who enabled BJP grab surpise win.     While the National Conference (NC) secured a sweeping victory by winning three of the four seats,…

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24

Oct

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PM Modi slams Bihar Opposition, says ‘jungle raj won’t be forgotten for 100 years’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers in Bihar on Thursday, emphasising that the era of "jungle raj" in the state will remain unforgettable for the next century. He urged party workers to encourage elderly voters to share their experiences of that period with younger generations to ensure its memory endures.  Modi asserted that despite the opposition's efforts to conceal their misdeeds, the people of Bihar will not forgive them. He also criticised the Opposition’s Grand Alliance, mockingly referring to it as "lathbandhan" (a coalition of criminals) rather than "gathbandhan" (alliance), pointing out that its prominent leaders from both Delhi…

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23

Oct

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Mahagathbandhan names Tejashwi Yadav as chief ministerial face for Bihar elections

The Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar has officially named Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections, putting an end to weeks of speculation. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a joint press conference at Hotel Maurya in Patna, attended by leaders from all alliance partners. Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made the declaration, praising Tejashwi Yadav’s credentials. “Tejashwi Yadav is young, capable, and a man of commitment. He has fulfilled his promises and has a long political career ahead. The Grand Alliance will contest…

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23

Oct

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Ahead of festival Delhi Chief Minister asserted that the festival would be full of divinity this time and all cases against the devotees would be withdrawn besides creating model ghats for puja.

Ahead of the festival, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that the Delhi government will develop 17 model Chhath ghats along the Yamuna and withdraw all cases filed in previous years against devotees who performed Chhath Puja on the riverbanks.The CM also inspected several Chhath ghats to review the preparations for the upcoming festival and asserted the festival would be full of divinity this time.       Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Gupta said the government has made extensive arrangements to ensure that this year’s Chhath Puja is celebrated with the same devotion and grandeur…

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22

Oct

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Despite ‘differences’, NC has invited its partner Congress and other allies in the meeting convened today to discuss strategy for Assembly session and RS polls

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly session and Rajya Sabha elections, the ruling National Conference (NC) has convened a meeting with its allies on Wednesday evening to discuss strategy.   The Congress has also been invited despite tense relations with the NC over the Rajya Sabha seat-sharing issue. Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir said the party will decide on participation after holding its own legislature party meeting later in the day.  This is being seen as a significant political development,  as Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra has convened an emergency meeting of the party’s legislators this afternoon…

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21

Oct

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As AAP and Congress slammed BJP government for failure to check pollution, latter blamed it on firecrackers, stubble burning

As the national capital witnessed severest of toxic air the morning after Diwali despite curbs in place, Delhi government faced double edged criticism, with a harsh snub from its arch rival at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as well as Congress, slamming it for  "failure" to stop pollution in the city.  However,, in  its prompt response  BJP blamed people for bursting crackers and cited stubble burning from nearby states for the thick blanket of smog hovering over the national capital today.AAP MLA Gopal Rai accused the Delhi government of "making excuses" and not taking action to prevent the pollution. "There…

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21

Oct

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MP Aga Syed Ruhullah’s decision to stay away from Budgam bypoll has created ripples in the political landscape of J&K, especially for NC .

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s decision to stay away from the ongoing Budgam by-election has created ripples in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, especially for the National Conference (NC). Mehdi, a significant political figure in the region, has opted not to contest or formally support any candidate so far, leaving parties and voters closely watching his next move.   The upcoming by-election in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam constituency is in fact shaping up as a significant political battle for the ruling National Conference (NC) which is facing scrutiny over its performance after completing a year in the government last week.…

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20

Oct

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Chief minister Omar Abdullah accompanied his party’s candidate Aga Mahmood while BJP and PDP candidates were accompanied by senior party leaders to file nomination papers on Monday .

Candidates of all major political parties including the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP as well as PDP  on Monday filed nomination papers for key  bypolls to the Budgam assembly segment in Jammu and Kashmir.   While the National Conference has named veteran Shia leader Aga Mehmood as its candidate, the BJP has fielded Syed Mohsin. The PDP has also announced its candidate, Aga Muntazir Mehdi.National Conference candidate Aga Syed Mehmood was accompanied by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah filed his nomination papers, while Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi was accompanied by MLA Waheed Rehman Parra.   BJP's…

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