POLITICS
Accusing Trinamool of Favoring Wealthy Candidates: Outgoing MP's Grievance
Aparupa Poddar, a two-term Lok Sabha member from Arambagh constituency in Hooghly District, who was not granted a ticket this time, has indirectly criticized the party's leadership for what she perceives as a focus on financial considerations in candidate selection.
Power Dynamics Unveiled: Sajad Lone's Critique of National Conference in Kashmir
Lone pointedly accused the ruling class, dubbed as the 'victors,' of perpetrating a reign of oppression. Over the years, they wielded power ruthlessly, issuing directives for killings, unleashing pellet guns, orchestrating arrests and encounters, manipulating elections, and subjecting dissenters to draconian measures like Public Safety Acts (PSAs). He highlighted the callousness with which they even targeted the families of their adversaries, incarcerating mothers and sisters of dissidents without remorse.
Anticipated Unopposed Victory: 7 BJP Candidates, Including CM Khandu, in Arunachal Pradesh
In the forthcoming Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections, it appears that seven BJP candidates, including the incumbent Chief Minister Pema Khandu, are poised to secure victory without facing any opposition, according to election authorities. The scrutiny of nominations for the 58 Assembly constituencies was concluded on Thursday, with the remaining two constituencies undergoing the process on Friday.
INDIA Opposition Unites: Rally Focuses on Safeguarding Democracy and Constitution, Asserts Congress
The opposition party highlighted that a resounding message will resonate from the rally on Sunday towards Lok Kalyan Marg, signaling the end of the BJP-led government's reign.
Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot Faces ED Inquiry Over Excise Policy Case
Gahlot, aged 49, represents the Najafgarh constituency and serves as the minister for transport, home, and law in the Delhi government under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who himself has been apprehended by the federal agency in connection with this case.
Bharat Ratna Honored to Former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, and More Posthumously by President
The solemn occasion saw the families of the recipients graciously accepting the awards on their behalf. P V Prabhakar Rao, the son of former Prime Minister Rao, stood proudly as he received the prestigious accolade from the President. Similarly, Jayant Chaudhary, grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh and the president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), humbly accepted the honor on behalf of his grandfather.
Opposition Alliance's Ramlila Maidan Rally Approved by ECI and Delhi Police
Set to take place on March 31, the rally is themed ‘Tanasahi Hatao, Loktantra Bachao’ (eradicate dictatorship, uphold democracy).
ECI Restricts Yusuf Pathan's Use of 2011 ODI World Cup Images in Campaigning
The issue came to light after the Congress lodged a complaint with the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, on March 26. The complaint alleged that Pathan had violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by incorporating photos of Sachin Tendulkar in his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
'What will Pappu Yadav do now?': RJD Secures Purnea in Mahagathbandhan Seat Allocation
The Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD, unveiled its seat-sharing arrangement, with Lalu Prasad's party staking claim to nearly two-thirds of the state's 40 parliamentary constituencies.
Congress Shifts Gears: C P Joshi to Contest Bhilwara LS Seat
This decision came alongside the announcement of the party's ninth list, which included three candidates and two replacements for the forthcoming elections.
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