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Kingdoms gone but erstwhile royals of Rajasthan still hold sway over voters

Dia Kumari, the BJP MP from Rajsamand, is the present scion of the Jaipur royal family in the poll fray and is contesting from Vidhyadhar Nagar. She has stressed the need for parivartan (change) in Rajasthan.

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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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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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Congress Screening Committee meeting concludes in Delhi

The Congress on Tuesday night concluded its screening committee meeting in the national capital for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls.

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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’

The Hindu

Caste census not to divide people but to ensure that the deserving get their due: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that their demand for caste census is not meant to divide people or snatch anybody’s rights but only to ensure that deserving groups get their rightful share in development

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Monu Manesar granted bail in Nuh case; to stay in jail with bail pending in two other cases

Monu Manesar was booked by Rajasthan Police for the murder of two Muslim men, Nasir and Junaid, in February. Read more on The Hindu

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Congress can only give guarantee of loot: J.P. Nadda

JP Nadda, BJP president, claims Congress can only give "guarantee of loot" in Karnataka. IT raids have revealed ₹100 crore from contractors. Congress-supported contractor accused BJP of corruption in Karnataka polls. Congress accused of making Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh ATMs of corruption.

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Dandiya, garba artistes offer ‘haarati’ to Goddess Durga in Vijayawada

At the Dasara Navarathri Utsavams in Vijayawada, artistes offered 'haarati' to Goddess Kanaka Durga Devi by performing Dandiya and Garba dances. Dancers from Gujarat and Rajasthan enthralled visitors with their performances.

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Congress won’t repeat 30% of Rajasthan MLAs, says party’s State chief

Govind Singh Dotasra says party will return to power on the back of welfare schemes of State govt., mocks BJP for fielding ‘failed’ MPs; he says party central leadership will decide CM after polls

The Hindu

Congress workers surround Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s vehicle over ticket distribution

A few Congress workers surrounded the vehicle of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and raised slogans against him

The Hindu

Supporters turn up at Vasundhara Raje’s house in show of solidarity

Rajasthan: Supporters of former CM Vasundhara Raje gather at her residence, express solidarity. Ticket aspirants denied BJP ticket revolt, raising banner of revolt. Analysts wonder if Raje will maintain silence after release of second list of candidates. Diya Kumari's rise leads to speculations of her being CM candidate if BJP…

The Hindu

Rajasthan polls: Meet ex-army man who angered Jats, ‘pained’ Gehlot, stirred a political storm

Over a controversial appointment to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has found himself in the political crossfire of the state’s two prominent communities, just ahead of the assembly elections.

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Here’s what to expect at the 16th edition of Jodhpur Riff festival

Jodhpur Riff brings a mix of musical acts, from folk to indie and classical. Enjoy the dance of the Kalbeliyas, fire eating and dance performances, Kathputli, Ghoomer, Teraah Taali, Kachchi Ghodi, and more. Hear Kawa Brass Band, dhol drummers, Indie Roots, Kart Pihlap, Katariina Tirmaste, Ars Nova Napoli, Miroca Paris, Jasser Haj Youssef, Barnali Chattopadhyay, Avadhoot Phadke, Mahesh Vinayakram. Enjoy the 500-year-old Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from Oct 26-30. Experience the rapturous mix of musical acts, dance performances, and more. Join Bundu Khan Langa, his sons Zakir Khan Langa and Kasam Khan…

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Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

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Jaipur gamble: On the Rajasthan Assembly elections

The Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have internal issues to manage even as they face off in a likely straight battle for a majority in the Rajasthan State Assembly

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Congress CEC meeting to finalise Rajasthan assembly polls candidates on October 17

The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) is scheduled to convene on October 17 to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections, slated to take place on November 25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi thinking of bringing fresh leadership in Rajasthan: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering bringing fresh leadership in Rajasthan so that the State becomes a partner in his mission of ‘Amrit Kaal’.

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Eyeing power in Rajasthan, BJP fields 7 MPs, but faces angst of leaders who ‘worked with honesty’

With the inclusion of seven MPs, BJP’s first list of 41 candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly polls has caught the state leaders off guard. Though fielding MPs in the assembly elections is not new, the scale is unprecedented in the state, and party leaders who found their name missing…

The Hindu

BJP has ‘already accepted defeat’ in Rajasthan Assembly polls, says Gehlot

“Can a lotus become the Chief Minister? It is strange,” he said.

The Hindu

Assembly polls in Rajasthan rescheduled to November 25

The elections, which were scheduled for November 23 in Rajasthan, will now take place on November 25. Read more on The Hindu

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Rajasthan polls | Journalists, employees of 8 departments to get postal ballot facility

Mediapersons, 8 departments' employees in Rajasthan to be given option to vote via postal ballots in November Assembly elections. Election Commission issued notification; first time journalists in State to avail facility. Doctors, paramedical staff, ambulance workers, electricians, linemen, pump operators, turners, milk committees, transport corp. employees, firefighters & authorised mediapersons…

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BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held on Oct 15

The meeting is scheduled to take place at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi at 6 p.m., and it will focuse on the planning for the upcoming elections in five states--Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA action in 6 states: Mumbai man cleared of terror charges after 9 years in jail among those held

In fresh action against banned outfit Popular Front of India, the NIA reportedly searched at least 12 locations in six states on Wednesday. Around 10 people have been reportedly detained in searches in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

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Objectionable remarks row: Ramesh Bidhuri skips appearing before Privileges Committee

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri excused himself from appearing before a parliamentary panel due to prior engagements in poll-bound Rajasthan. He was summoned in connection with his remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali. Several MPs had demanded action against Bidhuri, while some BJP members said Ali "incited" him. BJP has drafted…

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