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Hindutva resistance, new faces, Cong gains: Reading the Northeast mandate

The Lok Sabha poll results from the Northeast, which is electorally small with 25 Lok Sabha seats but territorially significant, have found little space in the mainstream media. The region, however, saw significant shifts in political narratives, with the BJP-led NDA losing some of its fort in the region.

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'Modi's leadership does not inspire confidence...can't complete five years' jeers Congress' Gaurav Gogoi at Modi 3.0

Gaurav Gogoi has won Lok Sabha polls from the BJP stronghold of Jorhat in Assam with a massive margin of over 1.44 lakh votes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

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Lok Sabha election: Six big faces to watch out in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, let us look at the big faces in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA versus the opposition's INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls Phase 1 | 8 Union Ministers, 2 former CMs, one ex-governor in fray

Union ministers, former CMs, and ex-governors face electoral battles in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

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‘BJP duping people, women to vote against it’: Cong’s Gaurav Gogoi on polls, Assam, CAA

Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader and deputy leader of opposition, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Jorhat. The constituency, which was a Congress stronghold for 18 years till 2009, has recorded the BJP’s win in the last two general elections.

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Strong and stable government comes from pro-people policies and programmes, not re-electing a demagogue, says Congress

Congress criticizes PM Modi for lack of policies benefiting farmers and workers, emphasizing the need for a strong government.

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BJP wants a Russian-style oligarchy; Congress adheres to democratic values: Gaurav Gogoi

The rejuvenation of a battered Congress in Assam depends largely on Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and its face in the northeast.

The Hindu

Will win by over 2 lakh votes against Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat: Assam BJP MP

BJP MP Topon Kumar Gogoi confident in retaining Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, emphasizing development under Modi's leadership.

The Hindu

Sons of Kamal Nath, Ashok Gehlot cleared by Congress poll panel to contest Lok Sabha polls

Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is among those Lok Sabha candidates whose names were cleared by the Central Election Committee of Congress

The Hindu

Assam Lok Sabha polls | BJP to contest 11 seats, leaves three for allies AGP, UPPL

Among the other Northeastern States, it will support the NDPP candidate in Nagaland, while the details are being worked out in the other States, Mr. Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc calls White Paper document a ‘political manifesto’

Opposition leaders criticize the Modi government's White Paper on the economy, accusing it of being a political manifesto.

The Hindu

Opposition, ruling members engage in heated discussion

Parliament proceedings: The Lok Sabha started the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address.

The Hindu

Union Ministers seek apology from Congress for MP’s remark on ‘separate nation’ for south

Union Ministers demand apology from Congress after Lok Sabha member suggests south India may seek separate nation due to lack of funds in Union Budget, sparking debate and calls for action.

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Mallikarjun Kharge says the President’s speech sounded akin to propaganda for the Prime Minister

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes President's speech for praising PM Modi, lacking vision, and ignoring key issues like job creation and reducing prices.

The Hindu

Opposition MPs, parliamentary disruptions

Committed Members of Parliament emphasise the crucial role of the Opposition in shaping India’s legislative discourse

The Hindu

PM Modi doesn't want Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to succeed, so Assam CM creating troubles: Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not want the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to succeed and that is why Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was creating difficulties for it, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged.

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Year in Review | How did India’s Opposition fare in 2023?

Opposition faced expulsion, mass suspension from Parliament & unsuccessfully tried to oust Modi govt. via no-trust vote in 2023. Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra, INDIA coalition & no-confidence motion against Modi govt. were significant events.

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Telecom law upgrades for a digital authoritarian state

The Telecom Bill is a system upgrade of colonial laws for a digital authoritarian state

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Parliament security breach: Two people enter Lok Sabha with canisters, arrested

Two men reportedly trespassed into the Lok Sabha today and opened tear gas canisters. They also jumped into the well, shouting slogans, The Indian Express reported. The two had reportedly jumped from the public gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber, where they were caught by politicians, and subsequently held by…

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CWC formulation on Israel-Hamas conflict invites attack from BJP, stirs debate within

Congress supports ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, but opinion divided in CWC meeting over absence of Hamas in resolution. BJP accuses Congress of supporting terror, while Congress says BJP doing politics over situation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh clarifies party's stance on Twitter.

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Congress MP demands Bihar-like caste census in Assam

“A Census for different castes and communities in Assam, if done properly like Bihar, will help us know how much work we have to do for each community.”

The Hindu

Congress demands dismissal of Manipur CM Biren Singh as the State witnesses fresh protests

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges PM Modi to dismiss Manipur CM for "weaponising" violence against women, children. Congress demands strictest punishment for those involved in students' kidnapping, killing.

The Hindu

Assam CM Himanta's wife files ₹10 crore defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi

Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has filed a ₹10 crore defamation suit against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

The Hindu

Himanta questions Congress on ‘missing Northeast’ from India map

CM Sarma lashes out at Rahul Gandhi for Northeast missing from India map shared by Congress. Gogoi retorts by questioning Sarma's family land deals. Gogoi fears X account restricted; Sarma denies charges, threatens defamation suit. Gogoi seeks clarification from X.

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