Wednesday, 30 November, 2022
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Topic: Goa Assembly polls

From Goa’s ‘accidental CM’ to triumph & 2nd term — Pramod Sawant’s journey to vindication

Manasi Phadke -
Sawant took the reins in 2019 amid much doubt over his abilities and comparisons to Manohar Parrikar, but led BJP to victory in polls and was elected leader of legislature party Monday.

Election results Live: ‘Jeet ka chauka’, says PM as BJP wins 4 states, AAP sweeps Punjab

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Congress’s poor run continues as it loses Punjab, an important state among the three it held. Rahul Gandhi says the ‘party will learn from this and keep working’.

In high-profile battle for Panaji, BJP has more at stake than just winning Goa’s capital

Manasi Phadke -
Battle against Independent Utpal Parrikar is unlikely to be a cakewalk for BJP’s seasoned politician ‘Babush’ Monserrate. But it's not just Panaji and pride that are at stake.

Political parties have to publish candidates’ criminal records on website, TV channels: ECI

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Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, who is in Goa to review poll preparations, said parties will also have to give a reason why they could not find a clean candidate.

Churchill Alemao, sole NCP MLA in Goa, joins Trinamool on Mamata Banerjee’s visit to state

Ishadrita Lahiri -
Former Goa CM Alemao said Trinamool will have one MLA in the state assembly 'even before elections' if speaker accepts his resolution to merge NCP legislative group with it.

Priyanka Gandhi promises 30% quota in jobs for women if Congress voted to power in Goa

PTI -
The Congress leader cautioned people against 'outsiders' & advised them to assess parties on how they've performed in their ruling states, in an apparent dig at Kejriwal govt in Delhi.

Ahead of Goa’s 2022 polls, TMC appoints Mahua Moitra as party’s state in-charge

PTI -
Earlier in the day, TMC also nominated the party's newly-appointed national vice-president Luizinho Faleiro for bypoll to a Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal.

2016 surgical strike was strong message that no one can interfere with India’s borders: Amit Shah

PTI -
Addressing a gathering in Goa, the Union home minister said India gave a befitting reply to terrorist attacks under NDA rule which wasn't the case under ​the Congress-led UPA govt.

Shiv Sena will contest UP, Goa assembly polls next year, says Sanjay Raut

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The Shiv Sena MP said that the party will field candidates in 80 to 100 seats in UP, while it will contest about 20 seats in the Goa Assembly irrespective of 'success or failure'.

Free electricity up to 300 units per month if AAP voted to power, says Kejriwal

PTI -
Unveiling four 'guarantees' in Goa, the AAP convenor promised to waive all the old electricity bills if voted to power and assured 87% of consumers will get zero electricity bill.
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In Gujarat, voters want BJP’s alternative but not of Modi

Sheela Bhatt -
After ruling Gujarat for 27 years, BJP knows how to shield election outcomes from ground realities such as people’s hardships, leaderless govt and corrupt bureaucracy.
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Economy

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Modi govt asked by sanction-hit Russia for parts for key sectors, says report

Aditi Shah -
Moscow has sent India a list of over 500 products including parts for cars, aircraft and trains for delivery as sanctions squeeze Russia's ability to keep vital industries running.

Defence

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Modi govt moves with Arunachal Frontier Highway, among India’s ‘toughest’ projects yet, China in mind

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The 2,000 km-long highway will be of strategic importance to military. Same equipment used on other side of LAC being deployed to carry out work on tough terrain, say officials.

National Interest

A Gujarat gamble: A likely reason Rahul is not giving Modi a fight this assembly election

Shekhar Gupta -
I'd rather not buy idea that Rahul's holding his fire until 2024. More likely, Congress believes Karnataka offers best chance of winning a Gujarat-sized state if Gujarat is too challenging.

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