Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: Congress releases third list of candidates for Rajasthan for Rajasthan elections

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: EC issues notice to Assam CM for 'Akbar' remarks during Chhattisgarh rally

The Election Commission of India (EC) has issued show cause notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP for the former's ‘Akbar’ remark during the Chhattisgarh poll campaign. The commission has asked Sarma to respond to the notice on October 30 by 5pm.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: Telangana only state providing drinking water to every household

Telangana is only state in the country which provides drinking water to every doorstep, said Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in a rally at Achempet.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: No plan to start 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp' yatra in poll-bound states

There is no plan to start the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp' yatra in poll-bound states where the model code of conduct is in place, the yatra will start in these states once elections are concluded, said Information and Broadcasting Secretary.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Criticizes ED Raids, Cites RPSC Paper Leak Scam

In response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated, "The ED raid happened because of the scam that took place in Rajasthan Public Service Commission, and the paper got leaked 19 times... You have done injustice to more than 70 lakh people who applied for RPSC..."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accuses Ashok Gehlot government of corruption

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed his views, stating, "The Ashok Gehlot government has achieved all the milestones of corruption and has made new benchmarks. A series of paper leaks took place in Rajasthan putting the future of lakhs of youth in darkness. 70 lakh youth of Rajasthan suffered due to continuous 19 paper leaks... Most of them belonged to poor and Dalit families that were full of hope... The main point here is that from the 1st till the 19th paper leak, the people in power seemed to cover up the paper leaks... CM Gehlot said that such incidents are normal and happen in other states too. Then he said that he would order an inquiry... Then he said that no government official was involved in it..."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: Massive protest by Rajasthan Congress against ED raids on party chief's residence

The Rajasthan unit of the Congress party organized a massive protest outside the residence of the party's state unit chief, Govind Singh Dotasara, in response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at his residence earlier in the day.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: Vaibhav Gehlot says 'People of Rajasthan understand why this is happening'

Vaibhav Gehlot commented on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to him, stating, "I have received a summon. 12-13 years ago similar allegations were made, and we had responded to them. Now again, ED has come. People of Rajasthan do understand why this is happening when the model code of conduct is imposed in the state."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: Kamal Nath on ED raids says 'BJP can do whatever they want, voters of Rajasthan are sensible'

Regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasara, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath stated that they can do whatever they want, as the voters of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are sensible.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj says 'BJP is doing this to put the opposition on a backfoot'

In response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj commented, "Now, people don't even get surprised. They say that now that the Rajasthan elections are approaching, ED will go to opposition parties. BJP is doing this to put the opposition on a backfoot, to threaten them."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: BJP National General Secretary comments on ED raids, 'If they are not guilty, they'll not get caught'"

BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh stated, "All independent agencies are doing the proceedings on their own level. Everyone should welcome them. If they are not guilty, they'll not get caught, and if they are guilty, they'll certainly get caught."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: Nervousness of BJP and misuse of ED says Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi on ED raids

In response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and the summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi expressed his views, stating, "I condemn this. This is the nervousness of BJP. This is the misuse of ED. They will misuse ED wherever elections are being held. I would like to tell the ED officers not to come under so much pressure and to maintain the reputation of the agency they are a part of, so that people trust them." (ANI)

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: BJP's nervousness is evident: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on ED raids

Regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and the summons to Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot stated, "I strongly condemn the ED raid on Rajasthan Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara. ED summons has also been given to Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. BJP cannot scare Congress leaders with such tactics. All the leaders and workers of the state Congress are standing together in solidarity. BJP's nervousness is clearly visible due to such action because the public has made up its mind to bring the Congress government back in Rajasthan in the upcoming elections."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: Gundagardi hai yeh says CM Ashok Gehlot

On the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and the summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot remarked, "The situation today is worrying. The question is not about someone, the question is not about my son. They have spread terror across the country. I have heard that ED officers have shifted their families to Chhattisgarh for a year now and are living there on rent because they had to raid every day... Gundagardi hai yeh."

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Update: BJP demands removal of Rajasthan chief secretary ahead of assembly elections

A BJP delegation in Rajasthan held a meeting with the state's chief electoral officer and called for the removal of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma. They expressed concerns that her extended tenure might result in favoritism toward the ruling Congress party in the upcoming assembly elections.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: ED conducts raids in money laundering probe linked to Rajasthan Congress chief in exam paper leak case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at the residences of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and party candidate Omprakash Hudla, who is contesting from the Mahua assembly seat. These raids were part of a money laundering investigation connected to an alleged exam paper leak case in the state.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Update: ED summons Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's son in foreign exchange violation case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to Vaibhav Gehlot, the son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in connection with a foreign exchange violation case.

In response, CM Ashok Gehlot expressed his views, stating, "Now you can understand what I have been saying that ED's Red Rose is happening inside Rajasthan because BJP does not want that women, farmers, and the poor in Rajasthan should benefit from the guarantees given by Congress."

Assembly Polls 2023 LIVE: Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy reveals alliance challenge for upcoming Parliament elections

Telangana Congress President, Revanth Reddy, has disclosed the political landscape, stating, "BRS - 9 seats, BJP - 7 seats, and AIMIM - 1 seat. To defeat our INDIA Alliance in the upcoming Parliament election, they have forged an alliance which is going to contest the election against us," reports ANI.

Assembly Polls 2023 LIVE: Kamal Nath expresses confidence in Chhindwara voters and discusses Ram Mandir ahead of 5-state assembly elections

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath expressed his unwavering faith in the voters of Chhindwara, acknowledging that they have not only given him their votes but also showered him with love and respect over the years. He emphasized their wisdom and stated that they can choose their path and make decisions freely. Kamal Nath also highlighted the significance of the Ram Mandir, noting that it belongs to all citizens in the country, irrespective of their political affiliations. He expressed his happiness over the construction of the Ram Mandir, considering it a significant symbol of Sanatana Dharma. Regarding the ED raids at the residence of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, he conveyed confidence in the sensibility of voters in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These remarks were made in the context of the upcoming assembly elections in five states and the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony scheduled for January 22, 2024.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Update: Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath expresses faith in Chhindwara voters and discusses Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

In Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath expressed his complete faith in the voters of Chhindwara in the upcoming assembly elections in 5 states. He emphasized the love and respect he has received from them over the years, stating that the voters of Chhindwara are sensible and can make their own informed decisions. He also discussed the significance of the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' scheduled for January 22, 2024, highlighting that it is a symbol of Sanatana Dharma belonging to all in the country. Regarding ED raids at the residence of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra, he mentioned that voters in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are sensible.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE Updates: ​Banner in Lucknow portrays Rahul Gandhi as PM in 2024 and Ajay Rai as CM in 2027

In Uttar Pradesh, a banner hoarding displaying Rahul Gandhi as the potential Prime Minister in 2024 and state Congress chief Ajay Rai as the possible Chief Minister in 2027 has been erected near the party office in Lucknow. The banner is reported to have been set up by a party worker.

Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: Former Telangana MLA and BJP screening committee Chief, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, resigns, plans to join Congress

Former Telangana MLA from Munugode and BJP election screening committee chief, Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, resigned from the saffron party on Wednesday. He is now set to join the Congress party.

Assembly Elections 2023 Live updates: Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) releases second list of candidates for Chhattisgarh assembly elections

The Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J), founded by former CM Ajit Jogi, unveiled its second list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections. This adds to the 27 candidates previously announced, with one candidate each for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) categories among the latest 11.

Assembly Polls 2023 LIVE: Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan meets Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss seat sharing for Telangana polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions in Delhi with Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, along with Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy. While a final clarity on seat-sharing is expected soon, it is confirmed that the two parties will form an alliance for the upcoming polls. Jana Sena is seeking over 30 seats, and BJP is willing to provide 10 seats. The discussions between Shah and the party leaders extended for more than 40 days, and BJP is considering Jana Sena as an NDA alliance partner.

Assembly polls 2023 LIVE: Congress likely to announce the rest of the candidates

Ahead of the November 30 Telangana Assembly elections, Congress's Manikrao Thakare held a screening committee meeting, finalizing decisions on remaining seats during the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is launching a 'KCR Bharosa' campaign, highlighting the achievements of Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's government and its future plans. BJP leader Komatireddy Rajgopal's decision to switch to Congress triggered strong reactions from former colleagues, who labeled it a "betrayal."

Telangana Assembly Polls LIVE: CM KCR resumes campaigning, to address rallies in three places

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, often referred to as KCR, is set to resume his campaigning for the November 30 assembly polls. He will be addressing rallies in Achampet, Wanaparthy, and Munugode segments, following a break due to the Dussehra festival.

Telangana Assembly Polls 2023 LIVE: Raja Singh returns, 3 MPs fielded, Kishan Reddy to skip

Telangana Assembly elections, released on Sunday, figures three Lok Sabha members, including its former state unit president Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Dharmapuri Arvind, and Soyam Bapu Rao, who have been asked to contest from the Karimnagar, Koratla, and Boath Assembly constituencies respectively. The BJP has renominated its controversial MLA T Raja Singh from his Goshamahal seat after revoking his suspension effected last year for his alleged remarks against the Prophet. The BJP’s state election committee head and MLA, Etela Rajender, has been fielded from Huzurabad, his existing seat, as well as Gajwel.

Telangana Polls 2023 LIVE: Ugly scuffle erupts in Telangana Assembly Election debate between BRS MLA and BJP candidate

An open debate conducted by a Telugu news channel in connection with the November 30 Telangana Legislative Assembly election turned ugly here on Wednesday with a scuffle breaking out between a BRS MLA and his BJP rival. However, police and others intervened and separated the duo, the video showed. State BJP president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy alleged the BRS MLA from Quthbullapur in Hyderabad K P Vivekanand had attacked the BJP candidate from the constituency Kuna Srisailam Goud as he was unable to answer the question posed by the latter.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Polls: BJP leader accuses Congress of money collection in MP assembly polls

In 2023, senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya accused the Congress party of collecting money from poll aspirants in Madhya Pradesh and returning the amount to those who failed to get the candidature. These allegations were made in the context of the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, scheduled for November 17, with the vote counting set for December 3.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Polls: Congress reveals candidates for Chhattisgarh assembly elections in two phases

Congress has declared the names of candidates for the 90-seat assembly of Chhattisgarh that will go to polls in two phases on November 7 and 17.