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If BJP wins, who will be the CM in Rajasthan?

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If BJP wins, who will be the CM in Rajasthan?

All eyes are on who will become the chief minister, especially since the BJP’s central leadership has fielded many Lok Sabha MPs. Wresting power from Congress is expected to be a significant boost for it.

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Pilot may not tank in Tonk, but it’ll be a close shave

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Pilot may not tank in Tonk, but it’ll be a close shave

While a section of voters praise some of the work Pilot has done, there is a certain resentment among others, who complain that the former deputy CM remained busy with internal politics and didn’t pay attention to his constituency.

Rajasthan Elections: Lobby whiff looms as Mahesh Joshi seeks to find why he's out of poll turf

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Rajasthan Elections: Lobby whiff looms as Mahesh Joshi seeks to find why he's out of poll turf

Joshi has won the Hawa Mahal seat in 2018 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Jaipur in 2009. The Congress won the Jaipur parliamentary seat only thrice – 1952, 1984 and 2009

Rajasthan Assembly Election: Inside the Congress war room at 9 pm

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Rajasthan Assembly Election: Inside the Congress war room at 9 pm

That’s when grassroot workers interact with the party’s leaders in a morale-boosting exercise.

Rajasthan Assembly Election: 'Jaipur ki Beti' Diya Kumari BJP's 'faceless' CM candidate?

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Rajasthan Assembly Election: 'Jaipur ki Beti' Diya Kumari BJP's 'faceless' CM candidate?

At a time when the opposition BJP is going to polls without announcing a chief ministerial face, people in Jaipur see her as the front runner for the top job in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Assembly Election: Bleeding Blue. World Cup stumps campaign plans

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Rajasthan Assembly Election: Bleeding Blue. World Cup stumps campaign plans

As Team India gets ready to take on Australia, screens are in short supply, so are party workers and supporters. Electioneering has been a sideshow ever since India qualified for the semifinals. It is after November 19 that campaigning is expected to pick up

Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Rahul to return on Nov 16 as campaign trail reaches the last leg

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections: Rahul to return on Nov 16 as campaign trail reaches the last leg

Rahul Gandhi envisions stronger party prospects in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, delegating campaigns to state leaders Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot, say sources.

Assembly Elections 2023: Priyanka Gandhi takes the wheel in Congress’ poll campaign

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Assembly Elections 2023: Priyanka Gandhi takes the wheel in Congress’ poll campaign

Priyanka Gandhi possesses the qualities of a resilient and determined leader, and party members have strong faith in her leadership, say political analysts.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi promises free education from KG to PG

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Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi promises free education from KG to PG

Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking why he had referred to himself as a leader from the OBC community if poverty was the only caste in India. He pointed out that the BJP changes its stance when the Congress raises the issue of conducting a caste census

Assembly Elections 2023: Concise overview of Mizoram's 40 seats & Chhattisgarh's 20 seats: Key details

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Assembly Elections 2023: Concise overview of Mizoram's 40 seats & Chhattisgarh's 20 seats: Key details

In Mizoram, the ruling MNF is campaigning fiercely to retain power, facing competition from ZPM, BJP, and Congress. In Chhattisgarh, CM Bhupesh Baghel leads Congress's campaign, while BJP banks on PM Modi in the first phase with 20 contested constituencies.

As Arvind Kejriwal ignores ED summons, AAP says BJP 'conspiring' to arrest him

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As Arvind Kejriwal ignores ED summons, AAP says BJP 'conspiring' to arrest him

AAP leaders claim the BJP wants to arrest Arvind Kejriwal and is using the Enforcement Directorate for political gains and to suppress opponents

Government to probe Apple's state-sponsored attack notifications: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Government to probe Apple's state-sponsored attack notifications: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw's response followed claims by Opposition MPs, including Mahua Moitra, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Pawan Khera, Shashi Tharoor, Raghav Chadha, and Sitaram Yechury, of receiving Apple notifications about state-sponsored attacks.

Sachin Pilot accuses BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies for political gains

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Sachin Pilot accuses BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies for political gains

Congress leaders must take inspiration from Rahul Gandhi, who has faced all the challenges. There was nothing for Congress leaders to fear or feel intimidated about. Raids are being carried out because elections are around the corner, said Sachin Pilot.

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Here's what Priyanka Gandhi says on unemployment in India

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Here's what Priyanka Gandhi says on unemployment in India

The BJP did not want to roll back the farm laws because it had planned to cause losses to farmers and help the industrialists it has been favouring since it came to power, Priyanka Gandhi alleged.

From Poonch to Saudi Arabia: J&K narco terror module uncovered

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From Poonch to Saudi Arabia: J&K narco terror module uncovered

A few individuals from Poonch based in Saudi Arabia have established a significant network with Pakistani handlers for smuggling arms, money, explosives, and narcotics into India.

Rajasthan Elections 2023: 'Gehlot doesn't want to be CM again but the post wants him back'

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Rajasthan Elections 2023: 'Gehlot doesn't want to be CM again but the post wants him back'

Gehlot said that there are no differences between Sachin Pilot and him and nearly all the candidates who are aligned with Sachin Pilot have been shortlisted for polls, and he has not raised any objections.

Telangana Assembly Elections 2023: Congress follows Karnataka guarantee model

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Telangana Assembly Elections 2023: Congress follows Karnataka guarantee model

Increased reservations for Scheduled castes and tribes, and jobs are among the many promises unveiled by the Congress in the poll-bound state of Telangana.

Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: Don't vote for those who harm culture, religion, tradition, says Rahul

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Mizoram Assembly Elections 2023: Don't vote for those who harm culture, religion, tradition, says Rahul

When voting, the people of Mizoram should keep in mind that they are not aiding those who intend to harm their culture, religion and tradition, said the Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi while addressing a rally in Lunglei

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Cong turns to ratings, sheds 'sitting-getting' formula for poll list

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Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Cong turns to ratings, sheds 'sitting-getting' formula for poll list

The grand old party has rarely followed the strategy of dropping sitting MLAs, a practice mostly opted by the Bharatiya Janata Party by bringing in new faces in every state assembly election.

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: BJP sidelines Raje, old-guards as part of attacking game plan

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Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023: BJP sidelines Raje, old-guards as part of attacking game plan

The BJP's first list of 41 candidates has seven MPs and doesn't have the names of two Raje loyalists. The strategy reveals that the party is confident of a win and is ready for a generational shift in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Assembly Election Dates: State to for polls in single phase on Nov 23

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Rajasthan Assembly Election Dates: State to for polls in single phase on Nov 23

Voting for the 200 assembly constituencies will take place in a single phase on November 23. The term of the Rajasthan State Assembly is set to end on January 14, 2024.

Bihar EWS Quota: Why did CM Nitish Kumar give cabinet nod after caste survey?

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Bihar EWS Quota: Why did CM Nitish Kumar give cabinet nod after caste survey?

The announcement by the state government is an effort to reach out to financially disadvantaged individuals in unreserved categories, with the intention of garnering their support in the Lok Sabha elections, according to political experts.

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Will caste census be a game-changer?

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2024 Lok Sabha polls: Will caste census be a game-changer?

The caste-survey, also known as Jati Adharit Ganna, has come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is demanding a nationwide caste census.

Assembly elections 2023: Decoding BJP’s reliance on cabinet ministers

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Assembly elections 2023: Decoding BJP’s reliance on cabinet ministers

The party has unleashed its heavyweights to tackle the rising tide of anti-incumbency and Congress's meteoric rise, fuelled by its prominent role in the INDIA alliance

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