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'Can't be a pliable EC': SC rules panel of PM, LoP, CJI for appointment of CEC, ECs
A five-judge constitution bench, headed by Justice K.M. Joseph and comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, and C. T. Ravikumar, said: "We are concerned with and the devastating effect of continuing to leave appointments in sole hands of the executive on fundamental values, as also the fundamental rights, we are of the considered view that the time is ripe for the court to lay down norms."
Sagardighi bypoll: 28% vote swing in favour of Congress-Left alliance
The bypoll was necessitated by the death of three-time Trinamool MLA and state minister Subrata Saha in December last year. The vote swing in favour of the Congress-Left alliance is in comparison to Congress' vote percentage at Sagardighi in the 2021 Assembly elections.
Karnataka polls: 'Winning an Assembly seat bigger challenge for Siddaramaiah'
According to sources, Siddaramaiah, who hails from the Kuruba community, was finding it difficult to pick a 'suitable' assembly seat from where he could be confident of winning. Siddaramaiah represented Varuna constituency in Mysuru district and chose Chamundeshwari constituency to accommodate his son.
BJP-NDPP retain power in Nagaland, Congress again draws blank
The Congress, which governed the state for many years till 2003, had contested 23 seats but drew a blank once again. The grand old party had no legislator in the outgoing Assembly. The NDPP won 25 seats, eight more than its 2018 tally, while the BJP secured 12 seats, same as last elections.
PM Modi hails BJP's 'good show' in 3 Northeastern states; thanks voter
"The BJP's good performance in the assembly elections in three northeast states shows people's solid trust in democracy and the democratic process," PM Modi said after the results of the Assembly elections were announced on Thursday. PM Modi delivered a speech at the BJP headquarters here after the party secured a majority in Tripura while it bagged a lead against other parties in Nagaland along with its partner, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party.
Next govt in Karnataka will take shape as per wishes of Yediyurappa: Rajnath Singh
The statement assumes importance in the backdrop of the upcoming assembly polls in the state. "The full-fledged government should take shape in the state as per the wishes of Yediyurappa," Singh said. After inaugurating the Vijay Sankalp Yatra in Nandagarh in Khanapur taluk of Belagavi district, Singh stated that Yediyurappa stepped down as chief minister due to health reasons. Basavaraj Bommai was made the CM as per the wishes of Yediyurappa.
Bengal Bypoll: Congress wrests Sagardighi from Trinamool Congress
The Congress' Bayron Biswas defeated Debasish Bandopadhyay of the Trinamool by a margin of 22,980 votes. The BJP's Dilip Saha finished third. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of three-time Trinamool MLA and state minister Subrata Saha in December last year.
AIMIM will contest Rajasthan, Karnataka elections, says Asaduddin Owaisi
He also exuded confidence that the party will increase its strength in Telangana in the elections scheduled later this year. The Hyderabad MP was addressing 65th formation day celebrations of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) at its headquarters Darussalam.
Meghalaya: Trinamool candidate Mizanur Rahman wins by only 10 votes
Following the win, Kazi told reporters, "I am very happy. People are also joyous. This time they could elect their own son. Rajabala will witness significant development in upcoming days, I promise it." He also alleged that the NPP tried several means to change the course of the result.
BJP all set to get 2nd consecutive term in Tripura
The counting of votes was underway at 21 locations across the state under tight security measures. The election was held on February 16. According to the latest trends and announcements of results, the tribal-based Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which for the first time contested the Assembly election in 42 seats, won 12 seats and had secured a lead in one seat.
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