POLITICS
Telangana Turns: Congress Seizes Victory, Rides Wave of Anti-Incumbency
Successfully replicating its Karnataka model, the Congress put a brake to its electoral losses in Telangana, dashing the hopes of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of scoring a hat-trick.
Historic Upset in Rajasthan Polls: Speaker, Leader of Opposition, and Deputy Face Defeat
In a surprising turn, Speaker CP Joshi was defeated by Vishwaraj Singh Mewar by a margin of over 7,504 votes in Nathdwara. Rajendra Rathore, a six-time MLA and the LoP, lost to Congress’ Narendra Budania by more than 10,000 votes after changing his seat from Churu to Tara Nagar. Meanwhile, Deputy LoP and former state president Satish Poonia faced defeat against the Congress’ Prashant Sharma by 9,092 votes.
Key Wins and Losses in MP Assembly Polls: Tomar and Prahlad Patel Triumph, Vijayvargiya Secures Victory, Kulaste Faces Defeat
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar emerged victorious in the Dhimani Assembly seat of his home district Morena, clinching the win with a substantial margin of over 24,000 votes against BSP candidate Balveer Singh Dandotiya. Tomar garnered a total of 79,137 votes, while Dandotiya secured 54,676 votes.
Madhya Pradesh Election Results: Narottam Mishra Among 12 BJP Ministers Defeated
Narottam Mishra, known more for his controversial statements than his administrative work, suffered a setback by losing the election to his longstanding political rival, Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti, in Datia.
How Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against Adani Group backfired
In the run-up to the state elections, there was a significant rise in the political rhetoric and series of allegations. In line with this, several such allegations were also levelled against the Adani Group by India’s opposition parties including the Congress.
Rajasthan Polls: 3 BJP MPs Unseated, 4 Secure Victories
The BJP injected intrigue by fielding 7 of its MPs in the contest, yielding mixed results. While 4 MPs showcased commendable performances, 3 faced unexpected defeats, including Devji Patel and Bhagirath Chaudhary, both securing third place in their respective races.
BJP Poised to Govern 12 States Independently, Congress Presence Shrinks to 3
The BJP's triumph extends to Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, where resounding mandates have bolstered its presence. Conversely, the Congress, despite clinching victory in Telangana, finds itself reigning in merely three states, alongside Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar Faces EC Recommendation for MCC Violation: Sources
Sources reveal that the ECI has directed the transfer of responsibilities from Anjani Kumar to the next senior-most eligible officer in the state.
Rahul Gandhi Acknowledges People's Mandate in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh; Affirms Commitment to Ongoing Ideological Fight
In his Hindi post, Rahul Gandhi, who actively campaigned in all the poll-bound states, humbly acknowledged the mandate in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, reiterating the ongoing ideological struggle. He thanked the people of Telangana and appreciated the hard work and support of all the party workers.
WATCH | BJP’s hat-trick in Assembly polls guarantees a hat-trick at Centre in 2024: PM Modi
Addressing enthusiastic party supporters at the BJP headquarters alongside top party leaders, Modi hailed the results as an affirmation of the public's support for his initiatives promoting self-reliance and good governance.
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