Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Migration for employment continues in Jhabua; BJP, Congress pass the blame
In the 2018 assembly elections, BJP’s Guman Singh Damor defeated Vikrant Bhuria by 10,437 votes. Damor, a retired state government officer, resigned from the assembly in 2019 after winning from the Jhabua-Ratlam Lok Sabha constituency.
Committee to be set up soon to empower Madigas, PM Modi says in Hyderabad rally
PM Modi was speaking at a rally organised here by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of Scheduled Castes in Telugu states, which fights for the categorisation of SCs.
TMC, Cong leaders join BJP in Assam
BJP Assam unit president Bhabesh Kalita, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, several MLAs and top leaders were present at the joining ceremony.
Telangana election 2023: In Mulugu, Congress banks on performance despite tough fight from BRS
Telangana election 2023: As election fever builds up in this ST constituency, the candidates gear up for a clash that not only involves political ideologies but also their shared history of naxal affiliations.
Telangana Assembly polls: Time to usher back era of people-centric governance across India: Rahul Gandhi
"The Congress’ Prajala government will provide Mahalakshmi, Rs 2,500/month to women; free bus travel; and gas cylinders at Rs 500. The party has also promised Rythu Bharosa — Rs 15,000/year to farmers; and Rs 12,000/year to agri labourers," Gandhi pointed out.
Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: CM Bhupesh Baghel takes a dig at BJP's Brijmohan Agrawal
On November 9, Agrawal had claimed that some people tried to assault him by holding his collar when he was campaigning in Baijnath Para in his constituency. Terming the incident a well-planned and targeted incident, he had claimed that those who allegedly attacked him were aides of (Congress leader and Raipur mayor) Ajaz Dhebar and his brother Anwar Dhebar.
Telangana Assembly elections: Sircilla's textile industry weaves poll narrative with KCR's son Rama Rao in fray
In recent times, Sircilla’s narrative has shifted from weavers’ suicides due to paucity of work to a positive trajectory. Experts say that the state government’s consistent support, including orders for free sarees disbursed during the Bathukamma festival, has been a significant factor in this turnaround.
Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Bastar during 1st phase
More than 860 polling party members were sent through MI-17 helicopters to 156 polling stations in five districts of Bastar division - Sukma, Bijapur, Kanker, Dantewada, and Narayanpur - from November 4 to 6 for voting on November 7.
Telangana Assembly elections: PM Modi to address rally in Hyderabad on Nov 11
This is the prime minister's second rally in a row in the city after the notification for the polls was announced on November 3. On November 7, Modi addressed a rally in the city – "BC Atma Gourava Sabha" (Backwards classes self-respect meeting) - at the LB Stadium.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Polls: Infighting, anti-incumbency key concerns for Congress in Surguja
The Congress did not give tickets to four sitting MLAs this time Premsai Singh Tekam (Pratappur), Chintamani Maharaj (Samri), Brihaspat Singh (Ramanuganj), and Vinay Jaiswal (Manendragarh).
T'gana polls: Congress promises Rs 20,000 crore annual welfare for BC community
The Telangana Congress released a Minority Declaration on Thursday promising to increase the budget up to Rs 4000 crore annually towards minority welfare, besides conducting a caste census within six months after coming to power.
Telangana Assembly polls: KCR heads BRS with car symbol, owns none
KCR declared that he had nine cases pending against him, all booked during the Telangana statehood agitation. He also stated that he had not been convicted of any criminal offence
Caste census revolutionary step, Congress will conduct it if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi
After coming to power in the state, the first thing to be done is conducting a caste census to know the exact number of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh. It is like an X-ray which will reveal all (number of other backward class) and accordingly policies will be framed for their welfare, he said.
Rajasthan Elections 2023: Has Congress leadership given up on the state? No poll rally by Rahul Gandhi in last 47 days
Rajasthan Elections 2023: Ashok Gehlot lost favour with the Gandhis after his loyalists orchestrated a revolt against the Congress high command last year. Now Rahul Gandhi’s failure to visit the state is being interpreted in two ways: continuing displeasure and poor poll prospects
Madhya Pradesh polls: For most, local issues trump national narratives
National issues, especially the demand for a caste census by the Congress and increasing OBC reservation, have not figured found a place in assembly elections, so far
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Voters here take manifestos very seriously leaving both Congress, BJP wary
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: BJP paid a huge price for its failure to implement its 2013 promises. Congress reaped rich dividends with its smartly packaged 2018 manifesto that appealed to farmers and government job seekers. But it has disappointed the latter group in implementation. Learning a big lesson, the 2023 BJP manifesto matches Congress in appealing to farmers
Assembly Elections 2023 highlights: Dy CM TS Singh Deo discloses joint leadership plan, backs CM Bhupesh Baghel for top spot
Assembly Elections 2023 highlights: Chhattisgarh's TS Singh Deo said that the joint leadership would be spearheaded by the incumbent CM Bhupesh Baghel.
Telangana polls: K Chandrasekhar Rao declares movable assets worth over Rs 17 crore
According to the election affidavit submitted on Thursday while filing his nomination for the November 30 Legislative Assembly polls, he does not own a car.
Congress declares fourth candidates' list for Telangana Assembly polls
The party also replaced its Patancheru candidate, fielding Katta Sreenivas Goud in place of Nilam Madhu Mudiraj.
Assembly Elections 2023: Why unconditional cash transfers to women are here to stay
Assembly Elections 2023: There is justice in the poll promises that political parties are making to women voters, whose assertion at the polling booth in terms of turnout and independent choices is only too evident to these parties. Women are hindered in many ways in improving their economic condition – think of the abysmally low workforce participation rate and land ownership – and unconditional cash transfers provide a remedy through redistribution
Naxalism will be eliminated from Chhattisgarh in 5 years if BJP comes to power: Amit Shah
Amit Shah appealed to the people to form a "double-engine" government (BJP at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh) and assured that Naxalism will be eliminated from the state in five years.
My govt made 4 crore pucca houses for poor but I haven't made one for myself: PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Satna ahead of the November 17 assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Modi said his government has made four crore pucca houses for the poor, but he has "not made even one house for himself." Your one vote is going to help the BJP form government in MP again.
Telangana polls: CM K Chandrasekhar Rao files nomination from Gajwel segment
K Chandrasekhar Rao, who reached Gajwel by a chopper, submitted his nomination to the Returning Officer. After filing the paper, he went around the ground there in an open-top vehicle wishing BRS activists and people who gathered there.
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.
