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Humans of a BJP rally in Jharkhand: ‘We came to see Hindu hriday samrat!’

Manisha and Atul hit the road to cover a BJP rally in Jharkhand’s Barkagaon assembly constituency. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of “Hindu Hriday Samrat”, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, although they ultimately had to settle for Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.

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Jharkhand polls: Will failure to repeal cow slaughter law cost incumbent JMM?

In Jharkhand’s tribal belt, there is simmering anger over the cow slaughter law, even two decades after it came into effect. The law, passed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in 2005, is seen as a direct affront to the cultural identity of the Adivasis,…

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Jharkhand Assembly Polls: Senior Cong leader Aditya Vikram Jaiswal joins BJP

According to reports, he was disappointed after he was denied ticket. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Far from home, away from EVMs: Jharkhand’s migrant tribal workers

Lakhan Oraon, a construction worker in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, has plans to visit his hometown in Lohardaga, west of Ranchi, the state capital of Jharkhand, only in December this year around the time of Christmas. The first phase of Assembly elections in the state is scheduled to begin on Wednesday,…

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‘Roti, beti, aur mati’: The BJP’s narrative of ‘Bangladeshi infiltration’ in Jharkhand

For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral strategy in Jharkhand has centred on pitting the tribals who follow Sarna (a pagan belief system) against the Christian tribals. But since the last few months, the battle for Jharkhand’s vote has taken on a different tone. The ‘enemy’ is no longer…

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Trump’s return: The threat to US press freedom runs parallel to India’s media crisis

The US presidential elections are done and dusted. We in India can now go back to our own election season, with the impending elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand at the end of this month.

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Jharkhand Polls: INDIA Bloc releases manifesto, gives 7 guarantees

The Manifesto was launched in the presence of Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, State Chief Minister Hemant Soren and RJD's JP Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Only law for people weakened’: Nearly 2 decades on, gaping holes in RTI machinery

“Since 1947, the RTI (Right to Information) Act is the only law which was exercised by people. This is the only law under which officials are accountable… But in Jharkhand, that right stands withdrawn.”

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Jharkhand: CBI conducted searches at 16 locations in illegal mining scam case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a series of raids across 16 locations in three states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand Polls: INDIA bloc finializes seat-sharing arrangement, friendly contest on 3 seats

According to JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandey, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will contest on 43 seats, while the Congress will fight on 30 seats. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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IAS Alka Tiwari appointment as Jharkhand Chief Secretary approved by ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the Jharkhand government proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No CM face, alliance turmoil: It’s a tightrope for both BJP and Congress in Maharashtra

Weeks after the Haryana poll results, the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand provide yet another provincial setting for a face-off between the two principal national alliances. But pre-poll alliances are grappling with pressures and pulls of seat negotiations.

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Liquor Scam: ED raids several locations linked to IAS officers Vinay Kumar Chaubey and Gajendra Singh, others

The ED conducted raids against IAS Vinay Kumar Chaubey, former Excise Department officer Gajendra Singh, and several firms connected with the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED attaches Rs 503.16 cr assets across 5 states in Rs 4,037Cr

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets located at various places across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh valued at Rs 503.16 crore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP appoints Ravindra Kumar Rai as Jharkhand Working President

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IIT Delhi student under psychiatry treatment dies by suicide

The deceased was identified as Kumar Yash, a native of Deoghar in Jharkhand. He was a second-year student of (MSc). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand Polls: JMM issues 1st list of 35; Hemant Soren from Barhait

Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha on Tuesday released its first list of 35 candidates for the upcoming state Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI appoints Ajay Singh as new DGP of Jharkhand

The Election Commission of India on Monday approved Ajay Kumar Singh's appointment as Director General of Police, Jharkhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ajay Kumar Singh appointed new Jharkhand DGP, replaces Anurag Gupta

The Election Commission (EC) has cited the ‘history of complaints’ against in Anurag Gupta previous polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP announces first list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Elections

The state will go to votes in two phases on November 13 and 20. Read further on Dynamite News:

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JMM-Cong to fight 70 of 81 seats in Jharkhand : Hemant Soren

He added the remaining seats will be contested by other parties of INDIA alliance and discussions were underway with RJD and Left parties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi to address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi tomorrow

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls to be held on Nov 13: EC

The counting of votes will be held on November 23, along with Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assembly Elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand can be announced today

The stir regarding the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is increasing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Police nab 'contract killer' from dense forest of Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand area

Delhi Police have arrested an alleged contract killer who had absconded in a murder case of 2013, officials said on Saturday? Read further on Dynamite News:

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