Bhupinder Hooda said, no one, including political observers and politicians, had expected BJP to win in Haryana. Said nearly 15 lakh votes 'increased' after the first voter turnout was released.
Rao Narender Singh served as health minister in the second Hooda ministry (2009-14). His appointment as president of Haryana unit is being seen as Congress’s bid to woo OBC voters.
In an organisational rejig to consolidate its grassroots cadre, the party plans to add a 'sector' layer between booths & mandals—a move, political analysts say, is 'out of BJP's playbook'.
Monsoon session of assembly begins Friday without an LoP, underscoring Congress's inability to make organisational decisions amid factional differences.
In its appointment of 32 district presidents, Congress signalled a shift from its traditional Jat-centric voter base to build more inclusive caste coalition to challenge BJP.
Driven by AICC observers, ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ is a campaign to identify Congress district presidents. It aims to address factionalism, analyse electoral setbacks since 2014.
Absence of Leader of Opposition in Haryana has stalled critical appointments, including those of information commissioners as backlog of pending RTI cases swells.
Could have been asked to resign gracefully instead of being humiliated, asserts senior Haryana Congress leader. Yadav has been a six-time MLA from Rewari.
Leaders like Ram Niwas Rara, Tarlochan Singh and Bishan Lal Saini are among those who have joined BJP. More than 30 local-level party leaders have also quit the party & joined BJP.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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