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HC direction not to arrest R.S. Praveen Kumar in case registered by Kagaznagar police

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Chhattisgarh Assembly election | ‘Swing’ belt of Bilaspur could prove crucial for both Congress, BJP

Chhattisgarh Assembly election: In Bilaspur division, the Congress and the BJP battle for 25 seats. Both parties deployed top guns for campaigning in the region. BJP claims to win 20 seats, Congress promises to hike paddy procurement rate &and waive loans if they retain power.

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BSP candidate Ashok Bairwa extends support to Sachin Pilot in Tonk

Mr. Bairwa said he wanted to withdraw his candidature, but could not do it because of paucity of time on the last day of withdrawal of nominations.

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Lok Sabha ethics panel recommends disqualification of Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has recommended the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha due to cash for query allegations.

The Hindu

Former Telangana police officers hit the campaign trail seeking people’s mandate

Ex-IPS officers R.S. Praveen Kumar & K.R. Nagaraju seek voters' mandate to become MLAs in Telangana. Both faced Maoist bullets & landmines in past & now are campaigning in Sirpur Kagaznagar & Wardhannapet constituencies respectively. They have different political affiliations & hope to unlock new political careers.

The Hindu

AAP releases 5th list of candidates for Rajasthan assembly election

Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released the Fifth list of two candidates for Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023, which is going to polls on November 25.

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U.P. to repossess land leased to SP leader Azam Khan’s Trust

U.P. govt. approves proposal to take back 41,000 sq ft of land from Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Trust run by SP leader Azam Khan. Opposition parties allege decision targets Mr. Khan Muslims. BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali says attacks on education must stop

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Rashtriya Loktantrik Party makes another bid to lose its ‘marginal player’ tag in Rajasthan politics

This week, in an effort to expand his party’s footprint, Hanuman Beniwal joined hands with Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad’s Azad Samaj Party ahead pf Rajasthan assembly elections.

The Hindu

Amid World Cup fever, U.P. parties vie to take credit for stadium, target each other

Major parties in Uttar Pradesh compete for the credit for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. SP's Akhilesh Yadav says they built it, BSP's Mayawati says they acquired land, BJP's Yogi Adityanath renamed it. BJP calls Opposition "self-obsessed" and says people won't be lured in 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu

Don’t fall into the ‘trap’ of smaller parties: Digvijaya tries to prevent vote splitting in M.P.

Digvijaya Singh urges Madhya Pradesh voters to not fall into the “trap” of smaller parties, as only Congress and BJP can form government. He urges voters to bring change by forming a Congress government to end 20-year misgovernance. He also denies rift between him and Kamal Nath, urging supporters to…

The Hindu

BSP MP supports demand for West U.P. Statehood

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, and Lok Sabha member from Bijnor, Malook Nagar on Saturday demanded a separate West U.P. State, adding it was the need of the hour and necessary for the development of the region.

The Hindu

Ajit Jogi-founded party releases fifth list of 27 candidates for second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

JCC (J) releases 5th list of 27 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes former Mayor Madhu Bai Kinnar, transgender, and ex-Congress leader Gorelal Barman. Party has announced candidates for 60 of 90 seats. BSP-GGP alliance, JCC (J) struggling to remain politically relevant. JCC (J) won 5 seats in 2018 polls,…

The Hindu

Manjeswaram poll bribery case: Kerala BJP president K. Surendran, others get bail

Kerala BJP President K. Surendran and five others granted bail in Manjeswaram election bribery case. Court mandated presence of accused and prosecution argued for bail. All defendants and victim present in court. Chargesheet filed by Badiadka police, alleging ₹2.5 lakh bribe and mobile phone offered to BSP candidate. District Crime…

The Hindu

The present and future of Dalit politics

The question that is being asked frequently is whether there is a future for independent Dalit politics in India

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Roadblocks to unity: On the INDIA bloc

Antagonism to the Bharatiya Janata Party might be a glue, but the INDIA bloc must note that a viable political alternative calls for a vision of nation-building

The Hindu

SP-Congress feud shows INDIA alliance has no ideological grounding: BSP

BSP attacks Congress, Samajwadi Party for lacking ideological basis to fight BJP. SP's credibility eroded in U.P. after seat sharing talks for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls failed, leading to both parties fielding candidates against each other.

The Hindu

Notification issued for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls; process of filing nominations begins

Assembly elections in the BJP-ruled State will be held in a single phase on November 17, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3

The Hindu

BJP eyes deeper inroads among Dalits, women in U.P. through outreach conferences

BJP in U.P. holds 12 mega conferences to reach out to Dalits, women and marginalised sections. Aim is to strengthen party and develop bonding with community. Conferences invoke Kanshi Ram, BJP's welfare schemes and progress made by marginalised under saffron regime.

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Washing machine, smartphone for women, TSPSC winding up in BSP manifesto

BSP unveils manifesto with populist schemes and promises free washing machines and smartphones to women and 100-year health insurance coverage to all families. It also promises 33% Cabinet posts to women.

The Hindu

BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

The Hindu

For more Dalit-Adivasi presence in INDIA

BJP faces tough fight in 2024 elections due to INDIA alliance. Alliance lacks major Dalit parties, raising doubts about social justice agenda. VCK from TN is only Dalit party in alliance. Dalits & Adivasis form 25% of India's population & have been historically deprived. BSP, JMM, VBA & VCK have…

The Hindu

Mayawati denies ‘fabricated’ reports on joining opposition bloc

Mayawati, BSP supremo, reacted sharply to a news report quoting SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav saying BSP was joining INDIA alliance. She called it wrong, misleading and fake, and accused SP of being part of a campaign to tarnish BSP's image.

The Hindu

Objectionable remarks row: Ramesh Bidhuri skips appearing before Privileges Committee

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri excused himself from appearing before a parliamentary panel due to prior engagements in poll-bound Rajasthan. He was summoned in connection with his remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali. Several MPs had demanded action against Bidhuri, while some BJP members said Ali "incited" him. BJP has drafted…

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U.P. parties hail Kanshi Ram’s work for the welfare of the deprived and exploited

Tributes paid to Kanshi Ram on his death anniv. CM Yogi Adityanath described him as a popular politician who struggled for the welfare of the neglected.

The Hindu

BSP to ally with Gondwana party in M.P., Chhattisgarh; will fight alone in Rajasthan, Telangana

BSP to ally with GGP in MP & Chhattisgarh, contest on own in Rajasthan & Telangana. EC must ensure free & fair elections, curb misuse of govt machinery, money power & casteism/communalism. BSP had 6 MLAs in Rajasthan in 2018, but all merged with Congress. BSP had no success in…

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