BJP is fielding brothers Parshottam & Hira Solanki, prominent faces of Koli community, in poll-bound Gujarat. Parshottam is being fielded from Bhavnagar Rural, Hira from Rajula.
An extension of BJP state chief Paatil's 'panna pramukh' model that secured him Lok Sabha wins, new model entails 5-person 'page committees' which will be in charge of 1 electoral page.
PMGKAY was extended for three more months last week. An analysis of the scheme's beneficiaries shows that over 50% of the population in Gujarat and 38% in HP will benefit from it.
BJP has told MPs to ensure that 'no one leaves' the party' over not getting a ticket or any other grievance, and that there's greater involvement of party workers in activities.
Over the last few weeks, these AAP leaders have upped their campaigns, travelling across the state to convince voters to give them — and their party — a chance.
MPs, senior party leaders have been asked to draw up a list of probable candidates & their close aides. BJP hopes to use these aides to calm the miffed leaders denied tickets.
According to a BJP functionary, Patel may also contest the Gujarat polls. The party also sees in him a potential contender against the appeal enjoyed by the Aam Aadmi Party among the youth.
Hardik Patel leapt into spotlight with 2015 Patidar agitation. As Gujarat Congress working president, he was expected to play key role in steering party campaign during upcoming polls.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
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.
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