Voters' verdict was overwhelmingly in favour of Shinde, who won 57 seats, surpassing the 2019 tally of the undivided Shiv Sena at 56. Shiv Sena (UBT) stares at existential crisis.
NDA secured wins in all 5 seats. Outcome raised questions on Congress’s position in Assam political landscape even as party leaders said they were confident of good show in 2026 polls.
While alleging subversion of 'level playing field', Jairam Ramesh avoids pointed attack on EVMs, in contrast with approach after Congress's defeat in Haryana assembly elections.
Ajit-Pawar-led NCP had won 40 seats and was leading in one more as of 9 pm. Of 37 seats where the two factions faced each other, Ajit Pawar faction won 29.
JMM defector Champai Soren won the only ST seat for BJP in Jharkhand. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, party looks set to win 10 ST seats, 2 more than in 2019 assembly polls.
Adverse results will also hit reputation of Shivraj Singh Chouhan & Himanta Sarma. Party erred by going for one-size-fits-all approach strategy, rues a BJP leader.
Hemant Soren is another big winner, while biggest questions must be asked of Congress. A negative consequence is that freebies have now cemented themselves as an unassailable idea.
Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha chief Jairam ‘Tiger’ Mahato has emerged as a prominent OBC face in state. He had fielded candidates in 71 seats this assembly election.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
‘Overall, the Shiv Sena (UBT) posted a marginally better performance than the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha poll. It won 9 of the 21 seats it contested, while Shinde’s Shiv Sena won 7 of the 15 seats it contested.’
Please check the math.. UBT’s strike rate is lower than SSS.
‘Overall, the Shiv Sena (UBT) posted a marginally better performance than the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha poll. It won 9 of the 21 seats it contested, while Shinde’s Shiv Sena won 7 of the 15 seats it contested.’
Please check the math.. UBT’s strike rate is lower than SSS.
Uddhav Thackeray is a blot on his father’s legacy. Balasaheb would be turning in his grave.