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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Randeep surjewala - The Untold Story

Is there really a potential change at the top in Karnataka?

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. In this week’s newsletter, we tell you why Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala has arrived in Karnataka amid speculations about a leadership change. In Tamil Nadu, CM…

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Blog: Wind of change in Haryana Assembly polls?

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the BJP and the Congress won five seats each out of 10 seats in the state. Must follow the story on Dynamite News Blog:

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BJP demands suspension of Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for allowing protest on Vidhana Soudha premises

The Opposition BJP has petitioned the Election Commission seeking the suspension of Karnataka Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for “allowing the premises of Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, to be used for political purposes by the ruling Congress against the spirit of the model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha…

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ECI bans Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

Election Commission bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over derogatory remarks.

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ECI issues notice to Randeep Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; seeks response by April 11

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress MP Surjewala summoned for ‘indecent’ comments against Hema Malini

Randeep Surjewala summoned by Haryana Women Commission for "indecent comments" against Hema Malini during election rally.

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BJP slams Congress for offensive comments against PM, Hema Malini

BJP condemns Congress leaders for offensive remarks against PM Modi and Hema Malini, accusing them of losing mental balance.

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Supreme Court stays proceedings against Randeep Surjewala in 23-year-old case

Supreme Court stays proceedings against Congress leader Randeep Surjewala in 23-year-old case of damaging public property.

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Congress holds ‘frank discussion’ over Madhya Pradesh election debacle

Congress leaders hold frank discussions on MP poll results; feedback taken on Leader of Opposition nominee. High Command gives Kamal Nath responsibility for 2024 LS polls, asks him to control and manage better to win seats.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan remains cautious on leadership question

Most of the exit polls released on Thursday evening predicted a clear majority for the BJP, but there were a few that forecast a wafer-thin majority for the Congress.

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Characters from epics, films take centre stage in MP poll campaign

Leaders across party lines in MP refer to Bollywood movies & epics to woo voters. Congress's Randeep Surjewala likened Kamal Nath & Digvijaya Singh to 'Jai' & 'Veeru' in Sholay. BJP said they were known as "thieves". Nath called CM Chouhan 'Gabbar'. PM Modi said Cong. leaders, dialogues & announcements…

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SC relief to Randeep Surjewala facing non-bailable warrant in 23-year-old case

SC stays non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Surjewala in 23-yr-old case. Bench headed by CJI Chandrachud freezes NBW for 5 weeks, gives Surjewala 4 weeks to file application in trial court to cancel NBW. Senior lawyer Singhvi argued case to quash charges reserved for judgment in Allahabad HC. HC granted…

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'Jai, Veeru' fighting over distribution of looted booty: MP CM Chouhan takes a swipe at Digvijaya and Nath

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday took a swipe at Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath, referring to them as Sholay film characters ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’, who he said were fighting between themselves over the distribution of plundered booty.

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Ahead of MP assembly elections, BJP and Congress spar over Ayodhya Ram temple

A war of words has erupted in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

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Randeep Surjewala equates Kamal Nath-Digvijaya Singh duo with Amitabh-Dharmendra in Sholay

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Congress has equated its State president Kamal Nath and senior leader Digvijaya Singh with Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra who played the roles of ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’ respectively in the iconic film ‘Sholay’.

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Congress to release first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls on Sunday, says Surjewala

Congress to release first list of M.P. candidates on Sunday. CEC meeting held in Delhi, attended by Kharge, Gandhi, Nath. Discussions held on 60 seats. Election on Nov 17, last date to file nomination Oct 30. Kharge says youth, women, Dalits, tribals, backward classes will get justice. BJP has named…

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CM likely to discuss caste census issue with Congress high command

CM Siddaramaiah to discuss Caste Census at AICC CWC meeting in Delhi. He will discuss the issue of releasing census report with Karnataka AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala. CM has already announced acceptance of census report to help plan delivery of services better, despite opposition from Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva/Lingayat caste…

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Congress agenda in M.P. is caste survey, says Surjewala

Congress election committee considers names of candidates for 130 to 140 seats, but is unlikely to release its first list till October 15; Ranjit Surjewala says Kamal Nath is obvious choice for CM

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Ajay Maken’s appointment as Congress treasurer reveals Rahul Gandhi’s influence

Ajay Maken's appointment as Congress treasurer indicates Rahul Gandhi's influence over Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency. Randeep Surjewala, K.C. Venugopal & Maken are Rahul loyalists. Priyanka's role in upcoming elections is uncertain. Kharge must soon announce team to make State units battle-ready for LS polls.

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BJP’s second list for Madhya Pradesh shows ‘lack of confidence’ in CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, says Congress

A day after the BJP sprang a surprise by fielding Union Ministers and MPs as candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Congress on Tuesday claimed that the move showed “lack of confidence” in Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. In a statement posted on X, (formerly known as…

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Shivraj government has sacrificed the future of Madhya Pradesh, Congress says, critiquing PM’s Bhopal speech

Congress alleges Shivraj government mired in ‘scams and corruption’; Surjewala challenges PM to provide date for women’s reservation in Legislature. Congress slams PM Modi for not mentioning any of Shivraj govt's schemes, claims it is mired in corruption. Surjewala challenges PM to provide date for women's reservation in Legislature, citing…

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Bhopal Rally not cancelled, only deferred, says Randeep Surjewala

INDIA bloc's first rally in Bhopal deferred due to pre-planned campaign; Congress rejects BJP's claims of avoiding Sanatana Dharma debate; Shivraj Singh Chauhan accused of misdeeds and hiding behind excuses.

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Congress shares video of waterlogging at Bharat Mandapam, says govt.’s ‘hollow development’ exposed

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the waterlogging.

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Congress lashes out at government over border issue with China

The Congress targeted the Modi government over the border situation with China, following the two-day military talks between India and China

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