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Yogi Adityanath’s ‘bulldozer’ runs over Dalits, tribals and backwards, claims Congress

Congress hit back by saying that the Chief Minister‘s “bulldozer” is against reservation for Dalits, tribals and backward classes.

The Hindu

Namesake candidates join election battle in several constituencies across Bengal

Trinamool Congress candidate Biswajit Das is set to face stiff competition from Union Minister Santanu Thakur of the BJP on May 20.

The Hindu

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren, for six years each

JMM chief suspends rebel MLAs contesting Lok Sabha polls, maintaining party discipline against dissenting leaders.

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CAA, industries shape Bengal’s poll discourse in fifth phase

The CAA and a lacklustre industrial climate along the banks of the Hooghly river could dominate polling in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 20.

The Hindu

Dangers of divisiveness: On the electoral rhetoric, from the top level

The fomenting of divisive politics will not help the Indian nation as a whole.

The Hindu

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends two MLAs, including daughter-in-law Sita Soren

JMM chief Shibu Soren suspends Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom and his daughter-in-law Sita Soren, MLA from the Jama Assembly seat.

The Hindu

PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders trade barbs, cross swords in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, engaged in a battleground showdown in Mumbai.

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BJP’s Hindutva pull diluted by grievances in Gorakhpur

For over three decades, the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat has been a BJP bastion, with its Hindutva pull centred around the Gorakhnath Math.

The Hindu

Congress seeks to protect Rae Bareli bastion, eyes bigger victory margin with SP on its side

Rae Bareli’s voters have voted in a Congress candidate in 17 of the 20 parliamentary elections held here since Independence, including bypolls.

The Hindu

Union Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Ranchi

Union Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Ranchi in support of BJP candidate Sanjay Seth, ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

EC issues notice to former Calcutta HC judge for undignified remarks against Mamata

EC issued a show cause notice on Abhijit Gangopadhyay for making offensive comments against Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu

Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language

Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party.

The Hindu

Council polls: BJP candidate promises to withdraw and extend support to JD(S) nominee

BJP nominee withdraws from election in support of JD(S) candidate to honor alliance, ending confusion in constituency.

The Hindu

BJP perhaps doesn’t understand Southern states’ self-esteem as Congress does: Vijayashanthi

Vijayashanthi criticizes BJP for not understanding Southern India's political aspirations, sparking rumors of her return to BRS.

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What do Mumbai’s women want? Catch the conversations in local trains’ ladies compartment

Be it the BJP, the Congress, or either of the Shiv Senas, all political parties have heavily focused on women this election season. But what lies beyond manifesto promises and speeches?

The Hindu

All eyes on Naveen Patnaik in Odisha second phase

Intense electoral battle in Odisha as BJP and BJD compete fiercely for Lok Sabha and Assembly seats on May 20.

The Hindu

Slapped, kicked by CM’s aide, says Swati Maliwal; Atishi calls it BJP’s ploy to tarnish Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi accuses BJP of framing Arvind Kejriwal in Swati Maliwal assault case, dismissing claims as baseless.

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BJP’s freebie offers are not sustainable, says BJD leader V.K. Pandian

Biju Janata Dal leader V K Pandian criticizes BJP's ₹50,000 voucher promise, defends BJD's free power pledge.

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BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh

BJP condemns post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh, blames YSRCP, demands action from Election Commission.

Newslaundry

100 rallies, fund crunch, promise of jobs: Inside Bihar’s Tejashwi Yadav ‘wave’

The high stakes battle for Bihar has brought the NDA top brass to ground zero, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. On the contrary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav is the lone soldier from the INDIA alliance.

The Conversation

Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India

The world’s largest election is currently under way in India, with more than 960 million people registered to vote over a period of six weeks. Spearheading the campaign for his Bharatiya Janata Party, incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spending that time crisscrossing the country, delivering a message he hopes…

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Indian opposition accuses Modi of divisive rhetoric as religion sours polls

With India's mega-election underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding onto hope of seeing his ruling Hindu nationalist BJP win a third consecutive term. But ahead of the resumption of voting Monday, the opposition has accused India’s election watchdog of not doing enough to stop Modi's polarising claims.

Dynamite News

"Was, am and will belong to Amethi": Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday attended a joint public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi to campaign for Congress and INDIA bloc candidate KL Sharma. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Amit Shah says ‘no need for Plan B, 100% confident of PM Modi returning to power’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expresses confidence in Modi government's return to power, dismissing the need for a Plan B.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Examining Modi, Kejriwal and Congress’ guarantees

Its raining ‘guarantees’ during this Lok Sabha season, with ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ clashing with ‘Paanch Nyay’ and ‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’. Here’s a look at what they are and how they address voters concerns

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