Politics
West Bengal Polls: Left Front to Wait Till Tuesday for a Pro-alliance Word from Congress
After weeks of parleys failed to resolve the impasse over distribution of seats, the West Bengal unit of the Congress on Sunday called off the talks, saying it did not want any alliance by compromising the party's dignity.
After Karnataka Congress Chief, Kerala Leaders Invite Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi turned down the request saying he is not keen to contest from Kerala as he has already decided to contest from his sitting constituency Amethi.
Owaisi Files Nomination in Hyderabad, Seeks 4th Term as MP
As the TRS has made it clear that it would back his candidature, Owaisi seems to be on a strong wicket in this Muslim-dominated segment, a stronghold of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen.
Suspended Assembly May be Way Out as BJP’s Hunt for Next Goa CM Hits Ally Roadblock
Sources say both MGP and GFP are of the opinion that suspended assembly can be an alternative in case of this deadlock.
No VIP Treatment or Tantrums: When a Journalist Shared No-Frills Flight with Manohar Parrikar
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar was known for his simplicity and man-next-door image, traits admired by fellow politicians as well as journalists.
Former CBI Officer, Who Arrested Jaganmohan Reddy, Joins Hands with Pawan Kalyan
Former CBI JD Lakshmi Narayana, a Maharashtra cadre IPS officer, was the investigating officer in Jaganmohan Reddy’s Assets Case and Karnataka BJP leader Gali Janardhan Reddy’s Obulapuram illegal mining cases.
BJP Likely to Drop Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib, Field Ravi Shankar Prasad Instead
Prasad's name was discussed in the BJP's central election committee in New Delhi which was attended by party chief Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ganga Sojourn, Dalit Outreach: How Priyanka Gandhi's Trump Cards Have Hit SP-BSP, BJP Games
Top Congress leaders have confirmed that Priyanka Gandhi's visit to cities along river Ganga has more or less been finalised. This comes with two serious political and electoral agenda.
Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM’s Ayushman Bharat Scheme, Promises to Increase Healthcare Budget if Voted to Power
Slamming the BJP for excessive privatisation, Gandhi said he is not an advocate of rampant privatisation in sectors including healthcare and education.
Sharad Pawar's Grand-nephew Parth in NCP's Second Candidate List, Suspense Over Madha Continues
The party also fielded Chhagan Bhujbal's nephew Sameer Bhujbal (Nashik). Sameer was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a case of money laundering.
Congress Says Don’t Want SP-BSP to Lose, May Enter Into Understanding for Certain Segments
Congress leader M Veerappa Moily said the party has chosen to fight the polls in Uttar Pradesh on its own strength after the SP-BSP offered it only two seats.
#VikasPoochRahaHai: Akhilesh Yadav Wages Twitter War Against BJP on Development
The SP chief also attacked the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh after the chief minister took a jibe at the SP-BSP alliance.
For BJP, Nationalism a Strategy to Win Polls Just Like Priyanka’s Entry is For Politics, Says Ally
'How will a poor, who finds it difficult to arrange two square meals a day, understand nationalism. Nationalism is only visible when stomach is filled,' Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said.
Wanted to Contest from Barrackpore as Voters are Angry With Sitting MP, Says TMC MLA Arjun Singh
When asked whether he was planning to join the BJP like some other disgruntled Trinamool MPs and leaders, Bhatpara MLA Arjun Singh said he had many relatives in the saffron party and would take a call in the coming days.
Former Assam CM Endorses Ex-Top Cop’s Claims of Nexus Between Political parties and ULFA
However, ULFA's pro-talks faction chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa said no official negotiation was made with any political party during any election and the outfit was always against the governments of the state.
Won't Contest if Not Given Enough Seats: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Jitan Ram Manjhi said that several rounds of talks on seat sharing had been held and the final talks will be conducted in Delhi on March 13 and 14. Thereafter, a final decision will be taken on March 15. Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats.