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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicHaryana assembly elections

Topic: Haryana assembly elections

These are the 9 MLAs BJP is trying to rope in to form govt in Haryana

With JJP’s 10 MLAs still unaligned, these MLAs, including former minister Gopal Kanda and INLD chief Abhay Chautala, could be crucial to BJP’s hopes.

Election brings big shock for BJP as all but two Haryana ministers bite the dust

The BJP in Haryana is said to have paid the price for making a national issue like the scrapping of Article 370 one of its chief poll planks.

Only 2 of 10 ministers fielded by BJP win in Haryana assembly polls

BJP had earlier denied tickets to two ministers, Vipul Goel and Rao Narbir Singh. Of the 2 ministers, Dr Banwari Lal retained his Karnal constituency.

2 wrestlers, a TikTok star & former hockey captain — how BJP’s stars fared in Haryana

The BJP was counting on celebrities to deliver some of the toughest constituencies, including three it had never won.

BJP MLA Bakshish Singh Virk who boasted about EVM rigging trailing at third position

In a 39-second viral clip, Virk can reportedly be heard saying that no matter which button is pressed on an EVM, the vote would go to the BJP.

5 lessons BJP must learn from Maharashtra & Haryana election results

BJP is set to form govt in Maharashtra and is frontrunner in Haryana, but the nature of its wins, despite opposition being in disarray, should serve as a warning sign.

Former Haryana CM Hooda calls on non-BJP outfits to ‘join hands’ with Congress

Congress leader Hooda said the results showed the people's mandate against the BJP for it's "non-fulfilment of promises and non-performance".

BJP set to form govt in Maharashtra again, but is struggling in Haryana

Congress has put up an unexpectedly good show in Haryana, but is lagging behind ally NCP in Maharashtra.

Manohar Lal Khattar — the BJP dark horse who cost the party its Haryana edge

Manohar Lal Khattar is seen as an uninspiring CM who has worked to increase transparency but lacks a vision for Haryana.

BJP mustn’t miss message from Haryana, Maharashtra — fix economy, move on from Pakistan, NRC

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Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

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New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.