BJP has planned a massive outreach programme for women in election-bound states Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, & Chhattisgarh. In particular, the party wants to tap young voters.
Like Sachin Pilot's constituency Tonk, there are 18 more seats in Rajasthan which have voted alternatively for Congress & BJP since 1998 — in line with govt formation in the state.
Advocacy groups working with Pakistani Hindus based in Barmer say they live in very poor conditions. Migrants say they are reviled as 'kafirs' in Pakistan, and as Pakistanis in India.
With lessons from Karnataka, BJP is hoping to bring down Gehlot government by making crime and corruption its campaign centrepieces in poll-bound Rajasthan.
Congress chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan party leaders including Sachin Pilot & CM Ashok Gehlot joined in virtually. Party also announced it will not announce a CM candidate.
For Meghwal, of Dalit weaver community, the journey from administrative services to Union minister has been long. His elevation is being seen as BJP's attempt at caste balancing.
Work on the Barmer Pachpadra refinery is expected to be completed by March 2024, after a decade of delays, controversies, and battles between BJP and Congress. Blame-game is still on.
Congress govt in Rajasthan plans to grow network of state-aided Ved Vidyalayas, where boys receive Vedic training. Experts say it’s part of a wider strategy in poll-bound states.
After AICC statement that Congress will go to polls on back of Gehlot govt's achievements, Rajasthan CM refuses to mention Sachin Pilot in press conference, emphasises welfare schemes.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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