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Former CMs Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel part of Congress’ five-member National Alliance Committee

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a five-member National Alliance Committee, just before the meeting of the INDIA bloc got underway.

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Bhajanlal Sharma sworn in as Rajasthan CM in front of thousands

BJP's Bhajan Lal Sharma sworn in as Rajasthan CM, PM Modi & BJP top leadership in attendance. Diya Kumari & Prem Chand Bairwa as Deputy CMs.

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Ashok Gehlot’s plea against summons in defamation case denied

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court dismissed a plea by former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, challenging a magistrate court’s order in which he was summoned as an accused in a defamation case

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Morning Digest | Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM; immigration points at six seaports in Gujarat undergo inspection, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 10, 2023

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Ashok Gehlot faults communal polarisation for Congress’s defeat in Rajasthan

Congress reviews Rajasthan election results; to prepare for 2024 LS polls. At AICC meet, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Gehlot, Venugopal present. Party to address shortcomings, fight LS polls unitedly; accountability to be fixed soon. Gehlot alleges BJP used lies, deceit, polarisation to win. Questions BJP's delay in appointing new CM.

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Rajasthan CM probables: From ex-royal to ministers to firebrand priest

There are several frontrunners for the chief ministerial post in Rajasthan, where the BJP did not project any CM candidate and won 115 seats after contesting the assembly elections with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the face of the campaign.

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Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi: Rajput community calls for 'Rajasthan Bandh' over murder of Karni Sena Chief

The Chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Role of the leadership factor in the Rajasthan verdict

Leadership factor crucial in Rajasthan election: CM Gehlot favoured by Congress supporters, PM Modi by BJP voters. 28% of respondents supported Gehlot, 14% Raje, 10% other BJP hopeful.

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Rajasthan Congress authorises high command to appoint Leader of the Opposition

Congress Legislature Party passes resolution authorising party high command to pick Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly. Outgoing CM Gehlot, Rajasthan Congress chief Dotasra, senior leader Pilot & newly elected MLAs attended meeting.

The Hindu

How BJP’s organisational drive transformed a ‘close race’ to emphatic wins

For a Sunday that saw clear verdicts in four assembly polls, subsequent explanations haven’t been in short supply. Amid a slew of factors attributable to the BJP’s victory in three Hindi heartland states, and the Congress’s consolation win in Telangana, the centrepiece has been the role of an organisational reset…

Newslaundry

Analysis | Did overconfident regional satraps who ignored Congress’ central leadership cost the party?

The stunning defeat of the loss of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan not only reflected the failure of the top leadership in being assertive with regard to decision making but also the overconfidence of regional straps

The Hindu

INDIA challenge, Modi charm: What editorials said on election results

Mizoram still counts its votes even as at least three of the four other states which recently held assembly elections have thrown out their governments. And it’s not just anti-incumbency that has defined the change, as the mandate in Madhya Pradesh has spelt out.

Newslaundry

Congress’s woes in Rajasthan: Paper leaks, infighting, Gehlot making it all about himself

In the run-up to the Rajasthan assembly polls, there was one major question discussed ad nauseam in the state and the media.

Newslaundry

Nationally dominant, with a strategy that clicks

The saffron dominance of the BJP might not face a credible rival challenge either in 2024 or even for some time beyond it, as the Assembly election results show

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Rajasthan Assembly election results | Gujjar disenchantment costs the Congress dearly

Congress's five-year struggle to contain Gehlot-Pilot rivalry failed; 14 of 31 seats lost in eastern Rajasthan, where Pilot's community holds sway. BJP capitalized on sentiment that Pilot was sidelined, humiliated. Gehlot's home district saw Congress lose 7/10 seats, pointing to his ego.

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BJP sweeps Hindi heartland, Congress surges in Telangana

BJP shrugs off anti-incumbency to retain power in Madhya Pradesh, storms back in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh after losses in 2018; Congress wrests power from BRS in Telangana

The Times of India

BJP returns to power in Rajasthan by winning 115 seats

JAIPUR: The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan, winning 115 out of the 199 assembly seats, as election results were announced on Sunday.

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Congress’ twin plank of OBC outreach and welfarism does not enthuse voters in the Hindi heartland

The Congress party’s inability to defeat the BJP in a direct contest on the plank of social justice and welfare politics may force the party to recalibrate its strategy

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Rajasthan Assembly poll results unexpected, we humbly accept mandate, says Ashok Gehlot

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot humbly accepts people's mandate in Rajasthan polls; wishes new government success. Advises to take forward Congress' schemes, laws and innovations. Thanks workers and voters for their support.

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Rajasthan Election Results 2023 | Magic has ended in Rajasthan: Union Minister takes dig at Ashok Gehlot as BJP takes lead

With the initial poll trends in Rajasthan showing the BJP leading, the Union Minister is confident of the party forming government with a large majority in the State.

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BJP on course of dominant performance in Rajasthan

Rajasthan seems to have followed the over three-decade old trend of rotating governments and the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot appears to be on its way out. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023 | Four BJP rebels leading as independents

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: As Congress looks lose yet another state to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), eight independent candidates are leading in their respective seats in Rajasthan on Sunday, widening the gap between the two parties.

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Rajasthan Assembly Election Results 2023 | Rajasthan sticks to 30-year-old trend, votes out government

BJP leading in majority seats in Rajasthan. Former CM Vasundhara Raje wins from Jhalrapatan. Congress candidates Sachin Pilot, Shanti Dhariwal, Tikaram Jully, Anita Jatav win. CM Gehlot humbly accepts people's mandate.

The Hindu

Assembly elections | Four States gear up for counting of votes on December 3

Counting of votes in four crucial States begins Dec 3; tight security in place; Congress, BJP in direct fight in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh; BRS looks to defend Telangana citadel; exit polls show mixed bag for both parties; parties contact smaller parties, Independents.

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Hectic parleys in Rajasthan before counting of votes for Assembly election

Rajasthan polls: Parleys start to win over rebels, independents; Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje active. Facing slim majority, CM Gehlot meets Congress candidates, Cabinet colleagues; Vasundhara Raje visits temples, meets RSS leaders, seeks support from independents.

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