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AIADMK embarks on an outreach in southern districts, the stronghold of the party once

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits Pasumpon to pay homage to U. Muthuramalinga Thevar, aiming to revive party's electoral success in southern districts. AIADMK's first success in 1973 Dindigul LS by-election, MGR's success in 1977, 1980 & 1984 Assembly elections, Jayalalithaa's success in 1989 Bodinayakkanur. AIADMK's supremacy eroded, 2016 margin of…

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Drug tourism claims are 'laughable': Pettersson

Mr Pettersson has also defended how the bill came about.

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BJP-JD(S) seat sharing talks may wait till polls to five State assemblies

The discussion on seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) for the Parliamentary polls in 2024 is likely to commence after the Assembly polls in five States or by the end of this month when the ticket distribution process is completed.

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Congress State units will decide seat sharing with others: Kharge

Congress president Kharge says States local units will decide seat sharing for Assembly elections in five states. He is confident of Congress win and cites anti-BJP wave due to unfulfilled promises

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KPCC president alleges CPI(M)-BJP nexus

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Sudhakaran has said the government’s decision not to oppose BJP State president K. Surendran’s bail in the 2021 Assembly election-related bribery case was yet another proof of the unholy nexus between the CPI(M) and Sangh Parivar in Kerala.

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INL leader A.A. Ameen passes away at Oachira

INL treasurer and State VP A.A. Ameen passes away at 67 after brief illness. He held leadership posts in INL since 1994 and contested 2016 Assembly polls. INL president Mohammed Sulaiman mourns his death, calling it a huge loss to the party. He is survived by wife and two children.

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Hit by protests, Congress changes four more candidates in Madhya Pradesh

The Congress has already announced candidates for all the 230 seats in the State, while the ruling BJP has declared the names of its candidates for 228 constituencies. The last date for filing the nomination is October 30.

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Rajgopal Reddy quits BJP and rejoins Congress

Former MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy quits BJP and rejoins Congress. He was a Congress MLA from Munugode Assembly Constituency. He quit from Congress and as a legislator in August-2022 leading to a by-poll in the constituency. Mr. Reddy joined BJP, contested the by-election and lost. On Wednesday, Mr. Reddy announced…

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ACT will ask for $200m 'at least' to start on AIS improvements

The Assembly expressed tripartisan support for keeping the institute in the ACT.

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BJP MP accuses Congress MLA Danish of faking attack on convoy

Congress MLA Danish Abrar's alleged attack has taken a political twist ahead of Rajasthan Assembly polls. BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena accused Abrar of orchestrating the attack with his own men. Abrar was rewarded with a ticket for his loyalty to CM Gehlot. Meena alleged Abrar released a fabricated video…

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In Rajasthan, itch for change, or a yen for continuity?

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's emphasis on bachat, raahat, badhat schemes to beat Rajasthan's trend of incumbent gov'ts being voted out. BJP and Congress vying for power, with RLP and AAP also contesting. BJP's Vijay Bainsla and Congress' Sachin Pilot contesting in Tonk. BJP's Diya Kumari and Congress' Rafeeq Khan…

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Day after Congress declares candidate, Madhya Pradesh government accepts Deputy Collector’s resignation

A day after the Congress declared its candidate for Madhya Pradesh’s Amla seat for the upcoming Assembly polls, the State Government on October 24 accepted the resignation of Deputy Collector Nisha Bangre, who was earlier expected to enter the poll fray from Amla on a Congress ticket.

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MLA seeks task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road

Kalpetta MLA T. Siddique seeks special task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road to Wayanad. Blames Union and State govts for recurring issue, despite Assembly taking it up. MLA demands alternative road from Padinjarathara to Poozhithodu, to meet Union Ministers and organise people's agitation.

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BJP takes swipe at Congress over 'corruption' in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with cartoon portraying CM Baghel as Ravan

Chhattisgarh BJP posts cartoon of CM Baghel as 'Ravan', CM says abusing backward classes, tribals and Dalits has been BJP's tradition. CM urges people to celebrate Vijayadashami happily and defeat evil, truth will prevail

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BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

BJP faces uphill task to win tribal support in Chhattisgarh polls. PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold rallies in tribal belt. 29 seats reserved for STs, 32% of state's population. BJP won 25 of 29 ST-reserved seats in 2018. Congress banking on tribal welfare schemes. BJP trying to woo…

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Jawan killed in accidental firing in Rajasthan

CISF jawan killed in Rajasthan's Sikar district after service rifle accidentally fired in moving vehicle. Devi Lal, part of flying squad for Assembly election, was returning to camp when incident occurred.

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Arch rivals switch sides to enter poll fray from Badnawar Assembly seat

The upcoming poll contest in Badnawar Assembly seat of Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district has turned interesting this time as two arch rivals from the BJP and the Congress have switched sides to take on each other for the third time. The main contest in the seat is between BJP leader…

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BJP reels under series of protests over ticket for Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan BJP leaders and supporters protest over denial of tickets for Assembly polls. Protests witnessed in several districts, including Rajsamand, Sriganganagar, Udaipur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Kota, Jaipur, Alwar, Bundi. Some dissidents threaten to contest as independents if demands not met.

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In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced if Congress retains power, farmers' loans will be waived. The 2018 promise to farmers contributed to Congress' landslide win. The BJP has yet to make any announcements for farmers, labourers, women or youths. Congress has made four key announcements: caste census, 20 quintals of paddy/acre,…

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Chhattisgarh Assembly polls | Aam Aadmi Party releases fourth list of 12 candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections scheduled next month.

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CEO dissatisfied with gaps in arrangements for conduct of elections

CEO Vikas Raj expresses dissatisfaction over gaps in arrangements for hassle-free Assembly elections. He draws attention to complaints from people and political parties. He asks officials to convene meetings of district grievances committees to resolve genuine cases. DGP stresses need for confidence building measures and visibility of police.

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Mizoram contest animated by distant thunder in Myanmar and Manipur

Now Mizoram faces a refugee crisis after the coup in Myanmar; more than 12,500 Kuki-Zo people displaced from Manipur have taken refuge in the State

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Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh

Protests by angry supporters of BJP and Congress leaders who failed to secure tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls continued across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.

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Congress releases second list of 43 candidates for Rajasthan election

The ruling Congress announced its second list on October 22, comprising 43 candidates, for the Rajasthan Assembly election.

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BJP workers stage protests in Rajasthan after release of the second list of candidates for Assembly polls

The BJP has named 83 candidates in its second list released on Saturday, taking the total number of nominees announced so far to 124.

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