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EC rubbishes report of its nod for M.P. Chief Secretary's term extension; calls it 'fake news'

EC clarifies false reports of extending Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains' term; EC approval needed due to model code of conduct; Bains got two 6-month extensions earlier; EC may designate senior-most official as Chief Sec. if no extension.

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Whoever speaks truth in Congress is shunted out of politics: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two public meetings at Dungarpur’s Sagwara and Bhilwara’s Jahazpur during the last phase of campaigning for the November 25 State Assembly election.

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Cash, drugs, jewellery worth ₹340 crore seized during model code of conduct period

“Cash to the tune of ₹40.18 crore, narcotic drugs valued at more than ₹17 crore, liquor, jewellery and other items cumulatively worth more than ₹280 crore were seized in Madhya Pradesh since the model code of conduct for the State Assembly polls came into force on October 9,” a top…

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I-T department seizes cash ahead of Assembly elections in five States

I-T dept seizes more unexplained cash in run-up to Assembly elections in five States. CBDT chairman Nitin Gupta said pre-election monitoring of cash and surveillance is intense.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar loses cool again in State Assembly, attacks Jitan Ram Manjhi

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar lost temper in Assembly, blaming himself for making Jitan Ram Manjhi CM in 2014. Manjhi responded by accusing Kumar of fleeing from chair when JD(U) MLAs opposed him. Kumar apologised for his remarks on women, but Manjhi accused him of being mentally unfit to hold CM…

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CRPF commando injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district

Inj. of CoBRA commando in IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Nov. 7 during 1st phase of State Assembly polls. Inspector Shrikant of CoBRA 206th battalion stepped on IED, causing injuries. Konta assembly segment among 20 constituencies voting in 1st phase.

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‘Results of Assembly elections in five States will force Modi-led govt. to introspect’

AICC President Kharge accused BJP of using ED to demoralise Congress leaders. He said the five State Assembly election results would force the Modi-led govt. to introspect. Kharge attacked BJP for ED raids & notice to CM Gehlot's son. He asserted that Congress will fight against misuse of agencies in…

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‘Zo unification’ is a running theme in Mizoram; MNF makes it a promise

Displaced Kuki-Zo people from Manipur seek a Mizoram govt that is considerate and strong enough to help them return home. 65-yr-old Teresa Manhau and Elisabeth Vungkhanching pray for safety and peace, while John Zo, a camp leader, hopes the next govt is sympathetic. MNF, ZPM, Congress, and BJP are vying…

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Take Christians seriously; can cast swing votes in 40 Assembly constituencies, Church bodies caution political parties in Telangana

Christians in Telangana have warned political parties contesting the 2023 State Assembly elections that they can cast swing votes in up to 40 constituencies. The warning comes after the Telangana State Federation of Churches, Synod of Telangana and Telangana Council of Churches adopted a declaration with 25 demands, including two…

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BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

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IPL team, OBC quota and ₹25 lakh health insurance: Congress promises slew of schemes in Madhya Pradesh manifesto

Kamal Nath also announced waiver of farm loans up to ₹2 lakh and an assistance of ₹1,500 per month to women in the manifesto for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

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Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

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Jaipur gamble: On the Rajasthan Assembly elections

The Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have internal issues to manage even as they face off in a likely straight battle for a majority in the Rajasthan State Assembly

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Women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that irrespective of the Opposition’s support, the women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029.

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Extend reservation to OBC women too: Ramadoss

Dr. Ramadoss urges Centre to extend 33% reservation for women to OBCs & include SC, ST & minority communities in Women's Reservation Bill. He believes social justice can only be served if OBC women are given adequate representation in State Assembly & Parliament. He calls for amendment to Bill if…

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Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ move reflects Sangh Parivar’s agenda to consolidate power: CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan & MK Stalin oppose 'One Nation One Election' move, citing it as a Sangh Parivar plot to recast India's multi-tiered election process & rob citizens of their right to elect representatives. They claim it's an attempt to consolidate power & sabotage Constitutional values & democratic traditions.

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Uttarakhand Minister wants Gairsain Assembly building to be used for corporate tourism

Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj requested the government to use the Gairsain Assembly building for "corporate tourism". Speaker Ritu Khanduri surprised, wondering if the ₹150 crore building can be used for other purpose.

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YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh is ready to face elections anytime: Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Even as the speculations are rife that the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre might go for early polls, the YSR Congress Party has asserted that it was ready to face the elections anytime.

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Not worried over ‘One Nation, One Election’: Biju Janata Dal

With the Centre forming a panel to explore the possibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’, the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha on Friday welcomed the idea of a law for holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls simultaneously. Former Minister and senior BJD MP Badrinarayan Patra said the party…

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Centre forms panel under former President Ram Nath Kovind for simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

The government’s decision to form a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the feasibility of “one nation, one election”, comes a day after it decided to call a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22.

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Central leaders to be in limelight during BJP’s four Parivartan Yatras in Rajasthan

The BJP will launch four ‘Parivartan Yatras’ from four corners of Rajasthan, beginning this week-end, ahead of this year’s State Assembly election, covering all the 200 constituencies

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BJP’s first list of nominations seeks to win an uncle-nephew electoral battle in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, the highlight of the BJP’s first list of nominations for the forthcoming State Assembly elections is its attempt to corner Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel by fielding sitting Durg MP and former Congress leader Vijay Baghel from Patan in Durg, which the CM represents in the current Assembly.

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Thol. Thirumavalavan among INDIA bloc delegates visiting Manipur

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan was among the delegation of the opposition led INDIA bloc to visit Manipur on Sunday to assess the situation that has seen continuing ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Meanwhile, Mr. Thirumavalavan on Sunday announced a list of district…

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Congress govt. didn't do anything for the poor for 70 years: Amit Shah in Indore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ‘Vijay Sankalp Sammelan’ of BJP workers in Indore while launching the campaign for the State Assembly polls

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BJP forms 26-member election management committee for M.P. Assembly polls

The Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a 26-member election management committee for the State Assembly polls. Five invited members are also included in the committee

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