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16

Oct

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Rahul, Kharge call Lalu to break grand alliance seat deadlock

As the Opposition alliance in Bihar remains deadlocked over seat-sharing ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge spoke directly to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav in a bid to resolve the impasse, sources said. The parties are aiming to finalise a deal for the high-stakes battle. With the crucial first phase of nominations already underway and the deadline fast approaching, the inability of key allies—the RJD and Congress—to reach a consensus has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the unity of the grand alliance.  Sources indicate that the primary contention revolves…

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15

Oct

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JDU releases first list of 57 candidates for Bihar polls

The Janata Dal (United) JD(U) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The list was unveiled following days of internal discussions over seat distribution, which forms part of the wider National Democratic Alliance (NDA) strategy.   Among the prominent candidates announced, Anant Singh has been put up from the Mokama constituency, which has been at the centre of recent political debate. Notably, the JD(U) also declared candidates for four seats that had been the domain of Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in the past, a step seen as a strategic…

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15

Oct

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BJP fields ex-BJD MLA’s son Jay for Nuapada seat

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Wednesday nominated Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada assembly by-election, with voting scheduled for November 11, concurrent with the second phase of the Bihar polls.   Dholakia, the son of the late four-time Biju Janata Dal MLA Rajendra Dholakia, only joined the BJP on October 11. Party sources confirmed that he is scheduled to file his nomination papers as the BJP candidate on Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other senior leaders of the saffron party are expected to be present for the filing. The party is also…

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14

Oct

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The party has officially corrected name to Dr Ali Mohammad Mir who will now be candidate for RS seat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday issued a formal clarification regarding its earlier announcement of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The statement, released by the office of National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, addressed an error in the previously circulated list of party nominees.   According to the clarification, the name mentioned at Serial No. 1 in the earlier communication as Ghulam Mohammad Mir was incorrect. The party has officially corrected the name to Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, who will now be the BJP’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat. The correction came after a round of internal…

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14

Oct

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Ex J&K Chief Minister said there is blatant contradiction in ‘demonizing’ Indian Muslims and choosing to help Afghanistan

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday targeted the BJP-led government at the Centre, saying embracing Taliban-ruled Afghanistan while “targeting” Muslims of India is a stark reminder of the “internal hypocrisy” of the party. The PDP leader accused  the party of marginalizing India’s Muslim population while simultaneously engaging in diplomatic and developmental cooperation with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.    Her remarks came at a time when India has decided to upgrade its ties with Afghanistan and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is visiting India.“In the name of ‘Love Jihad,’ ‘Land Jihad,’ ‘Vote Jihad’ and ‘Cow Jihad, the BJP has…

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13

Oct

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In ‘rift’ with alliance partner NC, Congress opted out of RS polls as the former offered it a ‘risky’ seat

It is official now. Congress will not contest upcoming Rajya Sabha polls for J&K . The party  pulled out from the upcoming after its alliance partner, the ruling National Conference (NC), offered them what they say a 'risky' seat.The party expressed “dismay” over NC’s unilateral announcement of three Rajya Sabha candidates and said the fourth seat offered to Congress was “not acceptable.”   While the deliberations over it took place on Sunday during the marathon meeting of the senior party leaders at Srinagar , formal announcement was made late last night  Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq…

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13

Oct

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Congress leader made this assertion ahead of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa’s visit to India today

As the cold desert Ladakh is slowly limping back to normalcy post massive violence witnessed last month, Congress today took  a swipe at the BJP, contending  Ladakh desperately awaits “a healing touch” from the nation and the leadership of a party that promised Sixth Schedule protection in its manifesto for the local hill council elections but is now refusing to fulfil that promise.     Pertinently, Congress and other opposition parties have already decided to send a delegation to Ladakh, albeit no date fixed yet on the proposed visit. However, Congress chose to rake it up again ahead of Mongolian…

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12

Oct

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BJP accuses Mann govt of mismanaging central SC schemes

Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann-led government is betraying the Scheduled Castes (SC) community of the state and is indulging in mismanagement in various central welfare schemes, alleges BJP leader and former Union minister Vijay Sampla on Sunday, addressing a press conference. There are several SC-benefitted central schemes for the welfare of SCs that were either not implemented or were "misused" in Punjab, the leader alleges.   Mann’s AAP government had promised to appoint a Dalit deputy chief minister but "failed to honour even a single major commitment" made to the SC community, Sampla claimed.     "They neither appointed a Dalit deputy…

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12

Oct

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Poll rights body clarifying its stand said that document was submitted in response to a query

Poll rights body Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) denied allegations on Saturday that it filed a false affidavit in the Supreme Court, clarifying that the document in question was never formally submitted but merely "tendered across the bar" in response to a query from the bench.   The clarification came a day after media reports cited comments made by the Election Commission's (EC) lawyer during an apex court hearing, suggesting that the affidavit contained inaccuracies and that the voter mentioned did not exist in the electoral roll. In a detailed statement, ADR said it "stands by its values of accurate…

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11

Oct

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EC seeks video, translation of Mamata’s ‘threat’ remarks against Bengal CEO

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious note of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent remarks allegedly threatening the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Agarwal. The Commission has sought a video recording of her statement and its English translation from the CEO’s office for review.   The controversy erupted after Mamata, during a government function on Thursday, warned that she would “expose the corruption charges” against the Chief Electoral Officer if he “crossed his limits.” She also accused Agarwal of “threatening” her officers. The comments, made in the presence of State Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Minister Arup…

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