Karnataka’s political arena is packed with the offspring, siblings, spouses, and in-laws of various political figures, with the Congress alone fielding at least 15 such candidates.
In revolt over being denied a ticket, two-time MP Rahul Kaswan has switched over to the Congress to contest the election, breaking his family’s long association with the BJP.
Congress chief says Modi has created a narrative that there is no unity in INDIA. Adds same situation was there in 2004 with India Shining & Vajpayee did not return.
BJP workers say Coimbatore would've been a cakewalk had they been in an alliance with AIADMK. The seat where BJP state chief Annamalai is in fray will go to polls in the 1st phase.
Former state minister and assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal’s son D. Lokesh Thamizh Selvan is contesting for the AIADMK in three-cornered fight in reserved (SC) constituency.
Congress is hoping that the abiding goodwill for his father, and Gaurav Gogoi's own performance as an MP, will lead him to victory, despite BJP’s stronghold in Assam.
Azad is his party's lone candidate this election, contesting from reserved seat Nagina. He's a hit among constituency's youth, but analysts say he needs to do more to have pan-UP presence.
Masood last won an election in 2007. Despite his successive poll losses, local BJP leaders concede he has strong base in Saharanpur, but target him saying he switched 3 parties in year.
The 'State of Marginal Farmers of India 2024' report released by FEED is as worthy of a parliamentary discussion as NEET irregularities or Delhi airport's collapsed roof.
July 2024 was first time no official release on GST collections was issued. Collections were Rs 1.74 lakh crore in June & average collections this fiscal yr are highest ever, it is learnt.
Facility will initially look at MRO-related work for the 36 IAF Rafale fighter jets, and the 26 Rafale Marine under discussion, besides those of Indonesia.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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