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Chhindwara Mayor joins BJP, says more defectors likely to follow

Earlier on March 29, three-term Congress MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara Lok Sabha segment Kamlesh Pratap Shah resigned from his Legislative membership and joined the BJP, reducing the number of Congress MLAs in Chhindwara to six.

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Lok Sabha elections | Shinde-led Shiv Sena remains firm on contesting at least 16 Parliamentary seats

While there is a tug-of-war between the Shinde Sena and the NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction over the Nashik seat, both the BJP and Mr. Shinde’s faction have staked claim on the Sambhajinagar and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituencies.

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Battle lines drawn for a three-cornered fight in the Vanniyar belt

Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency sees a three-cornered fight between DMK, AIADMK, and PMK, with shifting alliances and caste dynamics.

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Uncertainty grips political battle in Kottayam

Kottayam Lok Sabha election: A battleground of political factions, rubber crisis, and shifting alliances in central Travancore.

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A triangular fight for supremacy in Palakkad

Palakkad heats up with LDF, BJP, and UDF candidates vying for Lok Sabha seat in triangular battle.

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‘For this Parliamentary poll, I was never in favour of an alliance with the AIADMK’

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss discusses party's decision to join NDA and focus on 2026 State Assembly elections.

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With eyes on vote share, mainstream parties take lion’s share of seats

Mainstream parties in Kerala dominate Lok Sabha elections, with CPI(M) aiming to maintain national status and increase influence.

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Samyukta Patil launches campaign despite threat of rebellion in Bagalkot

Samyukta Patil begins Lok Sabha campaign despite opposition, criticizing Modi government for favoring corporates over farmers in Karnataka.

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Several candidates, including former Ministers, file nominations

Many candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, including BJP MP P.C. Mohan and Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy.

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Lok Sabha election: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah links victory in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru to his political future

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that the stakes were high for him in the coming Lok Sabha election in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru constituencies.

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Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes

The role of women voters and their impact on the election results of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka is being keenly watched. While the Congress seems to be confident of securing their support from the guarantee schemes, the Opposition BJP is pushing the “Modi Ki Guarantee” narrative of development.

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NC fields candidate from Mufti’s bastion Anantnag, ends prospects of alliance with PDP

The National Conference nominated senior leader Mian Altaf as its candidate for the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, putting an end to the Congress’ efforts to stitch together a pre-poll alliance between INDIA bloc members

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Lok Sabha elections | Apna Dal (K)-AIMIM alliance scripted by BJP to divide votes, says SP

SP accuses BJP of orchestrating Apna Dal and AIMIM alliance to divide votes in Uttar Pradesh elections.

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Election helpline in Dharwad receives good response

Voters Helpline and District Contact Centre in Dharwad for Lok Sabha elections receives positive response from public.

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Tourism development of Mysuru, Kodagu will be my focus area: Yaduveer

BJP candidate for the Mysuru Lok Sabha seat Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Monday said tourism development of Mysuru and Kodagu and retaining the heritage value of both the districts would be on his agenda for the next five years if he was elected.

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Lok Sabha election: Congress should have set up core committee to decide candidates, says Muniyappa

Senior leader of the Congress and Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Muniyappa said that instead of fielding candidates from outside in Kolar and Bagalkot constituencies, the party should have set up a core committee for discussing the pros and the cons of each candidate before announcing the list…

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Lok Sabha elections | Katchatheevu issue unlikely to have electoral impact in Tamil Nadu

Katchatheevu island issue: Katchatheevu remains a contentious political issue despite historical significance, with Prime Minister Modi stirring controversy ahead of elections.

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We’ll concentrate our energies in Belagavi to ensure Jagadish Shettar wins, says Balachandra Jarkiholi

BJP MLA Balachandra Jarkiholi focuses on campaigning in Belagavi, not Chikkodi, for Lok Sabha elections.

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Madurai Medical College caught in the eye of poll storm

Madurai Medical College faces academic disruptions as students and staff struggle with election-related challenges during exams.

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Vote against the ‘fascist’ BJP-RSS network: CPI(ML) Red Star

CPI(ML) Red Star has urged the electorate to oppose the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha election.

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ECI censures Dilip Ghosh and Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women

Election Commission of India censures BJP and Congress leaders for violating Model Code of Conduct with personal attacks on women.

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Cong. candidate for Mandya declares assets worth ₹237 crore in his name and ₹146 crore in spouse’s name

Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda, known as Star Chandru, declares assets worth ₹237.11 crore, vows not to profit from politics.

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Lok Sabha elections: Oommen Chandy’s wife, daughters set to campaign for UDF

Mariamma Oommen, wife of Oommen Chandy, joins UDF campaign in Kottayam for 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Income Tax Department shows no interest in issuing demand notice to BJP, says Minister

Priyank Kharge questions Income Tax department's “bias” in issuing tax demand notices, criticizes BJP's tactics in Karnataka.

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Don’t be hesitant in seeking votes based on track record, Congress workers told

Kalaburagi Minister Priyank Kharge urges party workers to seek votes confidently based on Congress' track record and future plans.

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