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Assembly elections results | What are the biggest takeaways for BJP?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we look at the lessons from the state polls and what are the biggest takeaways for BJP

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Backward classes’ association to launch BC Ratha Yatra from Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh on December 7

BCs in AP launch Ratha Yatra Dec 7 to demand 90 tickets from 175 Assembly constituencies. Srikakulam District Congress Party president Pedada Parameswara Rao supports Association. P. Chandrapati Rao calls for caste census to understand socioeconomic conditions. Main demands: 55% seats for BCs, sub-quota for women. Yatra to cover all…

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Defying all the impossibilities in politics, Revanth Reddy makes it as CM

Anumula Revanth Reddy, a first-gen politician, defied all odds to become Chief Minister of Telangana. His 17-yr political career saw him win elections as an Independent, join TDP, then Congress, and finally achieve his dream of becoming CM. He faced many challenges, including a jail stint, but never gave up…

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BJP leaders mock opposition for blaming EVMs for defeat in Assembly polls

As some opposition leaders have raised questions on EVMs after Assembly poll results were announced in five states, BJP leaders mocked them, saying they are looking for excuses to hide their own shortcomings.

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Right-wing activist Chaitra K. and her associate granted conditional bail in ₹5 crore BJP ticket fraud case

Right-wing activist Chaitra K, prime accused in a case of allegedly cheating a businessman of ₹5 crore after promising him a BJP ticket to contest the Assembly elections, was granted bail along with her associate Srikanth on December 5, 2023.

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PM Modi asks Indians to be prepared for more Opposition ‘meltdowns’, warns against divisive agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a combative post uncharacteristically dotted with emojis on “X”, asked Indians to be prepared for “many more meltdowns” from the Opposition, and to “beware of their divisive agenda”.

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Mizoram has more than one woman MLA for the first time

Mizoram’s Mandate 2023 was a first on two counts. The State’s electorate voted a party other than the Mizo National Front (MNF) and the Congress to power for the first time in almost 40 years. It also elected more than one woman to the 40-member Assembly for the first time.…

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Poll adjourned in Rajasthan Assembly seat due to candidate's death now on Jan. 5

Rajasthan's Karanpur Assembly seat, adjourned due to death of Congress candidate, will hold polling on Jan 5, 2024. Counting of votes on Jan 8. Nomination submission starts Dec 12, last date Dec 19. Scrutiny on Dec 20, withdrawal by Dec 22. BJP won 115 of 199 seats in Dec 3…

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Independent reviewer appointed to probe Davis allegation handling

The review will focus on the Greens' handling of the allegations.

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Morning Digest | Chennai, surrounding areas marooned as Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc; country has rejected negativity, don’t vent anger of defeat in Parliament, PM Modi tells Opposition, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 04, 2023

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Decades-long wait for Mizoram top job over for Lalduhoma

Lalduhoma, twice disqualified under Anti-Defection Law, fulfills 25-year dream of providing Mizoram an alternative to Congress and MNF, as ZPM wins 27 of 40 Assembly seats.

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The Congress’s great resurgence in Telangana

If the Congress was made battle-ready by Revanth Reddy’s aggressive approach, strong anti-incumbency and voter fatigue with the BRS made the Congress’s success appear much easier

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Congress sweeps reserved SC/ST seats in Telangana

Congress wins 23/31 SC/ST seats in Telangana Assembly elections; BJP draws blank. Seasoned SC leaders win with convincing margins, while anti-incumbency and disparity in benefits to select few led to Congress victory.

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Minute analysis, set agendas for candidates helped the BJP snatch 26 seats from the Congress in Madhya Pradesh

BJP's landslide victory in MP shows preparedness to turn difficult situations in its favour. Party released two lists of candidates 3 months before polls, focusing on 103 'Akanshi Vidhan Sabhas' seats.

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National anthem case: Calcutta High Court offers relief to BJP MLAs

BJP MLAs issued notices by Kolkata Police for alleged disrespect of national anthem in Assembly. Calcutta HC grants interim stay on notices till Dec 7. Complaint filed by Assembly official.

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Mayawati calls Assembly election results ‘strange, one-sided’

BSP chief Mayawati expresses surprise at "one-sided" Assembly poll results, convenes meeting of party leaders in Lucknow on Dec 10 to discuss future road map.

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Stalin congratulates parties that won in four States

M.K. Stalin, CM of Tamil Nadu, congratulated winning parties in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan for their Assembly election wins. He wished them a term of positive change, progress, and prosperity for all.

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BRS district president, Jangaon ZP Chairman Sampath Reddy dies of heart attack

Pagala Sampath Reddy, Jangaon Zilla Parishad chairman and BRS district president, died of heart attack in Hanamkonda. He complained of chest pain and was rushed to a private hospital, but succumbed shortly after. Leaders of BRS district paid tribute to his services, especially his active electioneering during the Assembly polls.

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Newly-elected BRS MLAs meet KTR in Hyderabad, KCR at Erravelli

BRS expresses gratitude to people for giving opportunity to govern Telangana for two consecutive terms. K.T. Rama Rao chairs meeting, congratulates newly-elected MLAs. He states BRS will effectively don role of Opposition. Party to hold extended meeting to discuss future course of action. K. Chandrasekhar Rao compliments newly-elected MLAs at…

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Governor dissolves the TS Legislative Assembly

Gov. Tamilisai Soundararajan dissolves Telangana Assembly after ECI declares model code of conduct over. Gov. orders dissolution in exercise of powers under Article 174(2)(b) of Constitution. ECI issues notification declaring model code of conduct over after Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj hands over list of elected representatives from 119 constituencies.

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BJP’s ascendancy in Hindi heartlands triggers a CPI(M)-Congress blame game in Kerala

CPI(M) blames Congress' "delusive go-it-alone strategy" for BJP's success in Hindi heartlands; Congress accuses CPI(M) of fault-finding campaign to benefit BJP in LS polls; CPI(M) suggests free coming together of anti-Sangh Parivar forces at State level; Congress sees CPI(M) trying to isolate it in INDIA Bloc & UDF.

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Congress deals a knockout blow to BRS in Khammam district

Congress dealt a knockout blow to BRS in Khammam, winning all five Assembly seats. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka won Madhira for fourth consecutive term. Tummala Nageswara Rao trounced Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar. Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy won Palair seat. Congress won three of five seats in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. CPI…

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Assembly election results in three States endorse PM’s pro-people stance: Tripura CM

Tripura CM hails election results as endorsement of PM Modi's pro-people stance; BJP works for people 365 days a year, Congress only during elections; BJP to focus on PM's ideals of 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas' for all sections of people.

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BJP could have been defeated had Rahul Gandhi’s message been relayed to electorate: TNCC chief K.S. Alagiri

TNCC chief laments Congress defeat in 3 states, says Rahul Gandhi's message not relayed to people. Alagiri claims BJP's communal politics could have been defeated had the message of Gandhi been relayed to the people. He believes only by following Gandhi's footsteps can the party defeat the BJP in 2024.

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Assembly condoles death of D.B. Chandregowda, others

The Legislative Assembly paid glowing tributes to the late Parliamentarian D.B. Chandregowda and other dignitaries who passed away recently.

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