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Girding for a polarised election, BJP bets on small parties too

NDA's 38-party alliance looks to amplify vote share in 2024 LS polls. BJP alone had 37% of vote share in 2019. Allies important in Bihar, Maharashtra & UP. Small vote percentages crucial in highly polarised election.

The Hindu

Bill passed to punish officers for registration of sites with forged documents

Karnataka Assembly passes five Bills to punish officers for fraudulent property transactions, streamline govt. litigation and provide relief to small farmers. Bill to punish officers with imprisonment up to 3 yrs, amend Code of Civil Procedure to ensure speedy disposal of cases involving small farmers & EWS, and form committees…

The Hindu

An alternative alliance will emerge after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls: BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar

BRS remains unfazed by exclusion from Congress-led INDIA and BJP-led NDA coalitions. B. Vinod Kumar, former MP and Vice Chairman of Telangana State Planning Board, reiterates party's commitment to equidistance from both alliances.

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CID to probe murder of Jain monk in Belagavi

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in the legislative Assembly that the CID will probe the murder of Acharya Kamakumara Nandi maharaj on July 6. The body was found on July 8.

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Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider ‘political break’ as Madhya Pradesh elections loom

BJP leader Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider decision to take break from politics by party's top leadership due to Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. She was uncomfortable with Ajit Pawar's inclusion in Maharashtra govt.

The Hindu

Mayawati says BSP to fight Lok Sabha polls alone; terms NDA, INDIA coalitions anti-Dalit

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Kumari Mayawati announced that her party will go it alone in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as in Assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

The Hindu

Pakistan coalition government decides to dissolve Parliament on August 8

The two major stakeholders in ruling coalitoon government -Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) - have agreed to dissolve the National Assembly on August 8. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In election-bound Rajasthan, Congress brings in Bill promising minimum guaranteed income

Congress-led Ashok Gehlot government on Tuesday introduced ‘The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’ in the State Assembly, which will provide legislative backing for urban employment guarantee schemes and also makes pension a legal right with the provision of 15% annual increment

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Gauhati High Court declares 2019 election of Arunachal Independent MLA, Karikho Kri, null and void

Gauhati High Court declares Arunachal Pradesh MLA's 2019 election null and void. Karikho Kri, elected as independent MLA from Tezu Assembly constituency, is the second representative to be unseated. Congress candidate Nuney Tayang filed petition under Representation of the People Act, 1951, alleging false declarations in Kri's nomination paper. High…

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BJP urges govt. to declare agricultural drought

BJP urges govt to declare State drought-hit due to deficient monsoon. Farmers in dire straits; sowing of only 16.6% of targeted area done. BJP demands funds for drinking water, humane approach to farmers' suicides. Govt cautioned to take drought issue seriously or risk affecting farmers.

The Hindu

Analysis | A tale of two coups — Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction seeks to avoid Sena vs Sena bitterness

Two consecutive ‘surprise’ calls by the rebel faction on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar have stupefied political pundits.

The Hindu

AAP govt.-Governor heading for another showdown; Punjab Governor cast doubt on ‘legality’ of June Assembly session

Punjab Gov. Purohit & CM Mann’s AAP govt. face another showdown as Gov. casts doubt on legality of June Assembly session.

The Hindu

Only 15 NCP MLAs from Ajit Pawar camp attend first day of Monsoon Session of Assembly

Maharashtra Assembly's Monsoon Session began with NCP MLAs split into two camps. 15 from Ajit Pawar's camp & 9 from Sharad Pawar's camp attended. 25 NCP MLAs attended, incl.uding 9 Cabinet Ministers.

The Hindu

BJP MLAs stage walkout in Rajasthan Assembly on first day of proceedings

Opposition BJP MLAs create uproar in Rajasthan Assembly over law & order, crimes against women. BJP MLAs walk out twice, House adjourned for 15 mins. Speaker denies supplementary question on food security scheme.

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Three BJP nominees elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP wins all 3 Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, former legislator Babu Desai and Kshatriya face Kesridevsinh Zala elected unopposed.

The Hindu

Two days after resignation from U.P. Assembly, former SP MLA Dara Singh Chauhan rejoins BJP

Former SP MLA Dara Singh Chauhan rejoined the BJP, praising PM Modi's leadership. He believes the saffron party will win all 80 Lok Sabha seats in U.P. in 2024. His joining is seen as an attempt to reach out to the Noniya caste.

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Death threats and pedophilia accusations. How child trafficking took over California’s Capitol

California Democrats spent the final few days before summer recess in an unusual spot: embroiled in a legislative fight with Republicans, who typically operate in the shadow of the state’s blue supermajority.

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Chirag Paswan meets Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda; returns to NDA

Chirag Paswan has emphasised on clarity from the BJP about his share of Lok Sabha and also Assembly seats in Bihar before formalising their alliance.

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Ahead of polls, Bhupesh Baghel govt to face no-confidence motion in Chhattisgarh monsoon session

RAIPUR: The monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh legislative assembly, beginning in Raipur on Tuesday, is expected to be stormy with the opposition BJP all set to move a no-confidence motion against the four-and-half-year-old Bhupesh Baghel government with an aim to corner it mainly on issues of corruption during this last…

The Hindu

HDK eying post of Leader of Opposition, says Congress

Congress accuses Kumaraswamy of eyeing Leader of Opposition post in Assembly with BJP's support. KPCC spokesperson Manasa alleges Kumaraswamy is acting like a BJP spokesperson and planning to occupy post with BJP's support. KPCC's Venkatesh says BJP is considering giving post to Kumaraswamy, and Satyananda says party will file case…

The Hindu

Like-minded organisations to come together to chalk out plan to defeat the BJP and Sangh Parivar

CFD, JMM and other orgs join forces to defeat BJP/Sangha Parivar in upcoming elections. Conventions in Pune and Delhi to formulate people's movement, based on Sharanas/Sufi saints. CFD demands repeal of APMC, Land Reforms and Cattle Acts. All India Anubhav Mantap in Bengaluru to discuss democratic agitations.

The Hindu

Dushyant took six hours to support BJP, Abhay will take six minutes: Deepender Hooda

Congress MP Deepender Hooda accuses Chautalas of speaking out against BJP but supporting it. He appeals to people to vote wisely and accuses Dushyant and Abhay Chautala of targeting and supporting BJP. He also visits flood-hit villages and criticizes govt. for not taking adequate steps to combat floods.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar camp seeks separate seats for rebel NCP MLAs during Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Assembly

In a letter addressed to Speaker Rahul Narwekar on July 16, Mr. Awhad said except for the nine MLAs- including Ajit Pawar- who have joined the government, the Nationalist Congress Party is part of the Opposition.

The Hindu

Narottam’s entry into BRS may change equations at Zaheerabad

Old Medak district's BRS equations changing fast as sitting MLAs hope for re-nomination & newcomers seek party tickets. CM KCR welcomed Congress leader Y. Narottam into BRS, hinting at party's eagerness to use his influence.

The Hindu

BJP-JD(S) tie-up: Regional party looking at outcome of NDA meeting on July 18

JD(S) looking to outcome of NDA meeting on July 18 to decide on alliance with BJP. BJP yet to appoint Leader of Opposition in State legislature. JD(S) not invited to Congress-led Opposition parties meeting. JD(S) mulling alliance with BJP after Muslims abandoned party in Assembly elections. JD(S) likely to go…

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