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Topic: MLA

Hold off the Indian political ‘turnaround’ story, BJP still has the most MLAs by a distance

Even at the height of its dominance during the UPA-I era, the Congress did not have the nationwide strength of MLAs that the BJP now enjoys.

Kejriwal hires ‘start-up’ to rate his MLAs to decide if they can contest Delhi polls again

The external survey, which comes after AAP drubbing in Lok Sabha polls, will look at acceptability, knowledge, reputation of MLAs in their constituencies.

Kailash Vijayvargiya’s son, a BJP MLA, applies for bail in assault case

Akash Vijayvargiya was arrested after he was caught on TV cameras while assaulting the civic official while opposing demolition of an old house.

MPs, MLAs who are lecturers, teachers can continue teaching, will be paid salary: UGC

The UGC has also decided that when the MPs or MLAs attend legislative sessions, they will be marked present at their educational institutions as well.

AAP’s MLA Amanatullah Khan booked for allegedly assaulting a man

Supporters of AAP's Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan allegedly assaulted and threatened a man because for not supporting Khan

Study shows Indian politicians are spending less and less time in legislative assemblies

Politicians in India are expected to help their voters in practical matters by negotiating with the local administrative bureaucracy, attending local social functions, and networking with influential people.

15 MLAs unhappy with Cong-JD(S), welcome to join us, says BJP legislator

Karnataka BJP legislator Umesh Katti claimed the BJP will form a new government in the state by next week.

1 in 4 new Chhattisgarh MLAs has a criminal record, 3 of 4 are crorepatis

According to analysis carried out by electoral watchdog ADR, the 68 incoming MLAs of the Congress own assets worth an average of Rs 11.83 crore.

Amit Shah can learn a lot from Asaduddin Owaisi on candidate selection

Decision-makers in the BJP may blame the MLAs now – and the MPs in 2019 – but they may just be the fall guys.

BJP continues to repose faith in fresh-face strategy, dumps 35 MLAs & 2 ministers in MP

BJP announces first list of 177 candidates for Madhya Pradesh, names 70 fresh candidates, yet to hand out tickets in 53 seats.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.