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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions INDIA bloc’s viability as Congress decides to go it alone in Assembly polls

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is miffed at Congress’ unwillingness to share seats in Madhya Pradesh and at lack of clarity on whether the INDIA bloc was meant as a partnership only for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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In M.P., BJP’s strategy this time is going to polls with Modi’s face alone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to the people of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh in an attempt to make a direct connect with voters by saying that their vote will work as “direct support” to him at the Centre.

The Hindu

Punjab Governor withholds approval for money bills ahead of Special Assembly Session; cautions AAP govt. to not continue with patently illegal session

Gov. Purohit withholds approval of 3 money Bills sent by Punjab govt. for special session, citing it as illegal.

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Watch | Will actor Vijay take the political plunge?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we discuss whether actor Vijay will take the political plunge amid the release of his latest movie ‘Leo’.

The Hindu

V.S. Achuthanandan turns 100 on October 20

VS’s life is a lesson in resilience and courage.At 100, Comrade VS, a leader who rose from humble beginnings, remains a symbol of resilience and courage. He fought for the rights of peasants, led a struggle against land reclamation, and championed causes that endeared him to the public. He was…

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Ashok Gehlot insists on 'forgive and forget' formula, says no differences within Congress on Rajasthan poll tickets

Ashok Gehlot asserts he wants to leave CM post but it's not leaving him; says any decision on top post will be taken by party leadership and will be accepted by all. He credits Sonia Gandhi for making him CM thrice and praises Vasundhara Raje

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Caste equations to be crucial in Madhya Pradesh's Indore-1 seat; Congress candidate Shukla reworks poll strategy after Kailash Vijayvargiya's entry

Kailash Vijayvargiya who earlier served as the city mayor, is projecting himself as the leader of entire Indore to counter his rival in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.

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Telangana BJP leaders call on Pawan Kalyan to seek support

Telangana BJP leaders called on Jana Sena Party president Pavan Kalyan at his office here and sought his support for the party candidates for the Telangana Assembly Elections 2023. Mr. Pawan Kalyan informed the senior BJP leaders about his party’s wish to contest in at least 30 constituencies in Telangana.…

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No question of allying with parties having tie-up with BJP in Andhra Pradesh, asserts CPI(M) leader Srinivasa Rao

CPI-M to contest 3 Parliament, 24 Assembly seats in 2024 General Elections in AP if no alliance formed; Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam-West, Pendurthi, Palakonda, Kurupam among 24 selected Assembly seats.

The Hindu

Balineni presses for withdrawal of gunmen indicating all is not well in Prakasam YSRCP

YSR Congress Party facing setback in Prakasam district due to Balineni Srinivasa Reddy's displeasure with police investigation of fake title deed documents and land grabbing. He has asked for withdrawal of gunmen provided to him. His followers were put into trouble while TDP leaders were allowed to go scot-free. He…

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says BJP not in panic in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in an interview to The Hindu, speaks on the upcoming polls and why he thinks India won’t see a Israel-Hamas like conflict.

The Hindu

Three defectors from MNF among BJP’s Mizoram candidates

The BJP on October 18 announced the names of 21 candidates for the November 7 elections to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly.

The Hindu

Hundreds of Opposition UDF workers besiege Kerala Secretariat spotlighting LDF government’s ‘wrongdoings’

UDF workers protest against Kerala’s LDF government in Thiruvananthapuram, accusing it of corruption, nepotism & financial maladministration. UDF leaders lay siege to Kerala Secretariat and join picket line and spotlight corruption accusations & call CM's upcoming mass contact programme & Keraleeyam gala pre-election propaganda. UDF to hold mock trials in…

The Hindu

Confident that public will bless us again: Mallikarjun Kharge as Congress meets to decide Rajasthan poll candidates

The meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) was also held to finalise the rest of the candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

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Chhattisgarh polls: BJP fields Bhawna Bohra from Pandariya seat; total 86 candidates announced by party so far

BJP nominates Bhawna Bohra for Pandariya seat in Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. 86 out of 90 seats have been announced, filing of nominations for first phase started on Oct 13. Congress won 68 seats in 2018, current strength is 71.

The Hindu

Seizure of cash, liquor and other freebies cross ₹130 crore in nine days of announcement of Assembly poll schedule

Cash, liquor and valuables worth Rs. 110 Cr seized in less than 10 days of announcement of Telangana Assembly Elections-2023. This is almost equal to the total seizures in 2018 polls and more than 2014 elections. Total seizures in 2018 polls valued at Rs. 111 crore and Rs. 76 crore…

The Hindu

After sparking controversy in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bidhuri rakes up appeasement issue in Tonk

The BJP has assigned poll responsibilities to Bidhuri in Tonk, which has a sizeable Muslim population

The Hindu

The Congress’s balancing act

The coming 2024 general elections and the 2024 Assembly polls in Haryana have increased political activity in the State. The Congress, the key challenger to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, seems to be trying to co-opt the BJP’s potential vote bank.

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Tight security arrangements in place for Rahul Gandhi’s visit Ramappa temple on Wednesday

Mulugu SP and CRPF officials review security for Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to Ramappa Temple. Meeting attended by Goush Alam, CRPF commandant Kamalesh, MLA Seethakka. Rahul to flag off Congress party's bus yatra covering 8 Assembly constituencies Oct 18-20.

The Hindu

BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

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Seeking to soothe Rajput pride after dropping Rajvi, BJP inducts descendant of Maharana Pratap

BJP seeks to reassure Rajputs by inducting descendants of Maharana Pratap and Karni Sena founder. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar and Bhawani Singh Kalvi joined in presence of BJP leaders

The Hindu

Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir will be held soon: BJP leader Tarun Chugh

Asserting that the BJP’s vote share as well as seat count saw an increase in the recently-held Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Kargil) election, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh on October 17 said Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon as the process of delimitation and preparing…

The Hindu

MNF, ZPM paving way for BJP-RSS agenda in Mizoram: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Opposition INDIA alliance represents 60% of the country, more than the BJP does.

The Hindu

Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

The Hindu

For more Dalit-Adivasi presence in INDIA

BJP faces tough fight in 2024 elections due to INDIA alliance. Alliance lacks major Dalit parties, raising doubts about social justice agenda. VCK from TN is only Dalit party in alliance. Dalits & Adivasis form 25% of India's population & have been historically deprived. BSP, JMM, VBA & VCK have…

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