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'NDA bond will continue till my last breath': HD Deve Gowda refutes JD(S)-BJP rift rumours over Rajya Sabha seat

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has dismissed rumors of a rift between JD(S) and BJP. He stated his alliance with the NDA will continue. Deve Gowda emphasized his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He praised Modi's leadership and India's economic growth. The comments came after Deve Gowda…

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'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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Deve Gowda says his relationship with PM Modi more important than RS seat

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda clarified his bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personal. He stated this relationship is not dependent on a Rajya Sabha seat. Gowda expressed no regrets about not continuing in the Upper House. He believes Modi has done significant work for the country's…

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RO's order rejecting Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination is like saying '2+2=7': Abhishek Manu Singhvi after meeting with EC

"We have told them, and we have demonstrated, according to us, beyond doubt and beyond any matter of controversy, that the RO has passed a perverse order. An order akin to writing 2+2=7, not 4," Singhvi said.

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Top Congress leaders meet EC, says Meenakshi Natarajan's RS nomination wrongly rejected

Congress leaders have approached the Election Commission in New Delhi. They are protesting the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination papers from Madhya Pradesh. The party argues that no criminal case is pending against her. They demand the decision be reversed to ensure a fair election process. This action…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

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Poaching fears for Rajya Sabha polls: MP Congress to move MLAs to Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders allege BJP poaching attempts before Rajya Sabha elections. The party is moving its MLAs to Congress-ruled Karnataka. This move aims to prevent cross-voting and maintain camp unity. The BJP has fielded three candidates for three seats. The Congress is confident of securing one seat. This situation…

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Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point'

Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.…

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Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignation

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant. Ray stated he resigned in principle from the party due to rampant corruption. This development follows a rebellion within the party's legislature wing in West Bengal. The…

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Trinamool Congress MPs in huddle over possible separate grouping

Trinamool Congress MPs met in New Delhi to discuss a potential party breakaway. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party, citing principles. This follows a separate group of 60 Trinamool MLAs forming in the West Bengal Assembly. Meanwhile, party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee attended…

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'Not upset over being denied Rajya Sabha poll nomination; I'm kabaddi player, not chess player': Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal clarifies he is not upset about missing a Rajya Sabha nomination. He likens himself to a kabaddi player, not a chess player, suggesting his opportunity will arrive later. Bhujbal expressed his desire for a parliamentary seat, noting his son's potential ministerial role. He mentioned discussions with…

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TDP's Babu, Ramakrishna, Vijay file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls

Three Telugu Desam Party candidates have filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. The ruling NDA in Andhra Pradesh has allocated three seats to TDP and one to its ally Jana Sena. This move is set to alter the Rajya Sabha representation from the state. The nominations were submitted…

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Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan files nomination for RS poll, hits out at BJP over 3rd candidate

Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan has filed her nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. She stated the election is a contest between Gandhian principles and the BJP's divisive politics. The BJP has fielded Mahesh Kewat for the third seat, a move the Congress claims is an attempt…

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TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

Veteran TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray has resigned from the party and his parliamentary seat. He cited rampant corruption and internal isolation as reasons for his departure. This move follows recent unrest in the party's West Bengal legislature wing. Ray's resignation weakens the TMC's presence in the Rajya…

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Rajya Sabha bypoll: NCP's Rajendra Jain files nomination

Rajendra Jain has filed his nomination as the Nationalist Congress Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha byelection. The election is scheduled for June 18. Jain is expected to win unopposed. He brings extensive legislative and organisational experience. The Mahayuti alliance enjoys a majority in the legislative assembly. This forms the…

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Abhishek Banerjee travels to Delhi amid buzz over possible revolt in TMC parliamentary ranks

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's early Delhi visit fuels speculation of a potential split in the party's parliamentary ranks, mirroring the recent rebellion in the West Bengal Assembly. The move comes ahead of Mamata Banerjee's arrival for the INDIA bloc meeting, amid reports of efforts to engineer a similar…

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AICC chief Kharge declares assets worth Rs 38.76 cr in RS affidavit

AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge has declared total assets worth Rs 38.76 crore in his Rajya Sabha nomination affidavit. His assets include movable and immovable properties. Kharge also declared a self liability of Rs 10 lakh. Five criminal cases are pending against him. He filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha…

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Congress confident of sweeping Karnataka Rajya Sabha, Council polls: Saleem Ahmed

Congress is confident about winning upcoming Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha elections. Party leader Saleem Ahmed stated their fifth MLC candidate will file nomination soon. He also expressed hope for a cabinet position. AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge filed his Rajya Sabha nomination. Both Congress and BJP have released their candidate…

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Rajya Sabha polls: BJP candidates from MP Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agrawal file nominations

Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal have filed their nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. The nominations were submitted at the state assembly complex in Bhopal. Voting for the three Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for June 18.

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Fadnavis backs election reforms amid horse-trading row in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed election reforms. This comes after opposition candidates withdrew from legislative council polls, sparking accusations of horse trading. Fadnavis believes winning over people with affection, not money, is key. He also commented on potential BJP returns and upcoming Rajya Sabha decisions. Several opposition candidates…

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"What kind of India do they want?": Congress questions PM Modi's leadership; claims every section of society being "destroyed"

The Indian National Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Oppositon Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They raised concerns about the nation's current affairs and the government's policies. Congress leaders have criticised recent fuel price increases, alleging citizens are being fleeced. They question the…

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Vijayvargiya's 'third candidate' remark triggers speculation about BJP game plan for MP RS polls

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has sparked speculation regarding the BJP's strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. He stated that efforts will be made to ensure victory if the party fields a third candidate. The BJP is set to win two of the three seats. The Congress has nominated…

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After the poll debacle, the revolt: How Mamata is losing control of her TMC

“In nightmares and terror, you protected me on your lap, you affectionate mother…” Ritabrata Banerjee was passionately reciting the full version of Rabindranath Tagore's Jana Gana Mana on March 9 when Mamata Banerjee abruptly cut him short.

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Ex-Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate

Former Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray has filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. He recently joined the BJP after leaving the BJD. Samantaray's election is expected to be unopposed given the BJP's majority in the state assembly. This…

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