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I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…

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Prajwal Revanna moves High Court seeking stay of verdict till he approaches apex court

Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) national president H.D. Deve Gowda, on Tuesday moved the High Court of Karnataka seeking a stay of its September 1 verdict of declaring his election to Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency as null and void.

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Kavitha urges political parties to push women’s quota bill

Kavitha urges 47 political parties to unite and pass Women's Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament. She highlights importance of inclusivity in democracy and calls for action from citizens to ensure women's rightful place in legislative discourse. Bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in Lok Sabha and State…

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Petition filed in SC challenging Rahul Gandhi’s restoration as Lok Sabha member

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the restoration of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Membership, who was disqualified after the court sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Voting under way for bypolls to 7 assembly seats across 6 States

Voting for the byelections in seven Assembly seats across six States is under way amid tight security arrangements. The bypolls are being held at Dhupguri in West Bengal, Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Puthupally in Kerala, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Dhanpur and Boxanagar in Tripura and Dumri in Jharkhand.

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U.P. Congress wants Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president

Ajay Rai speaks on the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, seat-sharing arrangements in Uttar Pradesh among the constituents of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and more.

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Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon

The Union government’s trial balloon, exploring the feasibility of simultaneous elections for all levels, militates against the foundational idea of multi-tiered governance and is anti-federalist

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Ballari MP directs officials to focus on providing safe drinking water to people in rural areas

MP Y. Devendrappa directs officials to focus on multi-village water supply schemes to provide safe drinking water in rural areas. He expresses discontentment over the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. He urges Skill Development Dept. to hold jeans stitching training for unemployed women. He asks officials to help beneficiaries complete…

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INDIA front has lost 5% of its vote share after Udhayanidhi’s comments on ‘Sanatana dharma’, claims Annamalai

BJP State President K. Annamalai claims Udhayanidhi Stalin's call to eradicate 'Sanatan Dharma' eroded 5% of INDIA bloc's vote share. Annamalai believes it will erode 20% if Stalin continues. He accuses DMK of rampant corruption and believes people won't vote for them. He also believes NDA will win more than…

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Explained | What is the debate around ‘one nation, one election’?

.Central govt. set up panel headed by former President Kovind to explore 'One Nation, One Election' plan. Constitution and Representation of People's Act 1951 need to be amended to conduct simultaneous polls. Advantages include saving public money, reducing strain on admin. setup, timely implementation of policies and focus on development.…

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Simultaneous elections likely, says Station Ghanpur MLA Rajaiah

Indirectly referring to the Central government’s push for ‘one-nation, one-election’, BRS sitting MLA from Station Ghanpur Dr. Thatikonda Rajaiah said that there is a possibility of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections of 12 States together.

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Decision on ‘one nation, one election’ after panel report: PMK

PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss says party will decide on 'one nation, one election' after panel headed by former President Kovind submits report. If implemented, people in rural areas would have to cast four votes, but EVMs inadequate. Party to announce alliance for Lok Sabha soon, keeping 2026 Assembly polls in mind.

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Parties’ Lok Sabha poll strategies likely to depend on Puthuppally result

Opposing fronts in Puthuppally bypoll seek to gauge strengths/weaknesses, hone strategies for 2024 LS polls.

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Mallikarjun Kharge calls meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on September 5 ahead of Parliament’s Special Session

After three meetings, spread across Patna, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, the INDIA bloc has come together to take on the BJP at various fora and plan to unitedly contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

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Congress to release booklet on its achievements and Modi’s ‘failures’

Congress campaign machinery gears up for LS polls; booklet on Congress' contribution & Modi's failures to be brought out. Minister Patil said Congress' ideals of great personalities must be conveyed to voters & party should win 20 seats based on pre-poll guarantees. He said BJP leaders must understand Congress' contributions…

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‘One nation, one poll’ a bid to undermine federalism: Stalin

He also questioned the absence of representatives from the DMK in the panel, which is the third largest party in the 17th Lok Sabha.

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"It is subterfuge for dismantling federal structure of India": Kharge attacks Centre over 'One Nation, One Election'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the central government over its ‘One Nation, One Election’ push, saying that the centre wants to turn the country into a “dictatorship” by implementing it. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Lok Sabha Election | Higher polling make women reliable vote bloc

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the focus on women’s vote, the reduction of the price of a domestic LPG cylinder and more

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Nadda flags off BJP yatra in M.P.; attacks Opposition alliance over DMK leader’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ comments

BJP chief JP Nadda said people must bless BJP with victory in the Assembly polls and in the Lok Sabha polls so that the country can emerge as the third largest economy in the world.

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Top Law Ministry officials brief panel chairman Kovind on simultaneous polls

Law Ministry officials brief former President Kovind on high-level committee to examine simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies. Law Secretary Chandra, Legislative Secretary Vasishta met Kovind to understand agenda.

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Raghav Chadha slams Centre over Adhir Chowdhury's appointment in 'One nation, one election' panel

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha questioned the Centre for not taking the Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's "prior consent" before appointing him member to the 'One Nation, One Election' high-level committee. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ghosi bypoll to see first INDIA bloc-BJP clash in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's Ghosi bypoll is a major showdown between BJP and INDIA bloc, with leaders of both sides campaigning for their candidates. SP, Congress, Left parties, AAP, and NDA allies are all involved. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is actively involved in INDIA alliance activities. A win for SP will strengthen…

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"INDIA, that is Bharat, a Union of States..." Rahul Gandhi slams Centre on 'One Nation, One election'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government for "toying' with the idea of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha elections and state assembly elections in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wider consultations needed on ‘One Nation, One Election’, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has expressed the view that there is no urgency to take forward the ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea.

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Thirumavalavan lays groundwork in north Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha elections

VCK leader Thirumavalavan urges party to start preparations for 2024 LS elections. Booth agents in 14 districts asked to form committees in 71 assembly constituencies. Thirumavalavan may contest from Chidambaram. He urges opposition to set date for rally, finalise seat-sharing plan, spread info on irregularities & devise strategies against hate…

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