This is the edited transcript of ThePrint CutTheClutter Ep 1339, published on 31 Oct 2023, on five things to watch for in poll-bound Telangana, Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan & Mizoram.
Fadnavis battling Opposition criticism for lathi charging of protestors in September & agitation getting violent. Maratha leaders say community's angry with him, but agitation not 'anti-Fadnavis'.
The chief minister also appealed to protesters to exercise calm, and asked the face of the Maratha quota agitation, Manoj Jarange-Patil, to cooperate with the state.
Member of Jaipur's erstwhile royal family, Kumari dismisses comparisons with veteran party leader Vasundhara Raje, says party’s parliamentary board will decide CM if BJP wins Rajasthan polls.
Congress is counting on former dacoit Malkhan Singh to canvas for Thakur votes in poll-bound MP’s Gwalior-Chambal region. ‘No one says anything about dacoits in Parliament,’ he says
Maharashtra govt has ordered fresh Kunbi caste certificates to be issued to eligible Maratha community members, paving way for them to avail reservation benefits under OBC category.
Karnataka is facing a power, shortage, with state govt blaming poor monsoons and 'lack of capacity building'. But it comes in a year when the govt rolled out its free power scheme.
On 3-day visit to poll-bound state, BJP's chief strategist held meetings in Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur, tried to dissuade those who were denied tickets from contesting, it is learnt.
Maharashtra CM spoke on phone to activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, who is on hunger strike. The state government has called for an all-party meeting Wednesday to discuss quota issue.
At Sivar Venkatapur in CM's Gajwel consituency, some voters say they want to see 'what others like Congress have to offer'. But they are largely unaware of party's pre-poll activities.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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