September, 2019
Stage Set for a Triangular Contest in Pala Bypoll as BJP Announces its Candidate
NDA declared, N Hari, the Kottayam district president of BJP, as its candidate. In the last 2016 elections, N Hari had secured 17.76 per cent votes to the shock of both LDF and the United Democratic Front. Thiruvananthapuram: The Pala Assembly constituency is all set to witness a repeat of the 2016 election as the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have decide to repeat the same candidates for the upcoming bypoll on September 23. NDA declared, N Hari, the Kottayam district president of BJP,Read More
On Prashant Kishor’s Suggestion, Mamata Tells Leaders to Desist From Politicising Pujas
Party insiders claimed that the suggestion came from political expert Prashant Kishor as he felt that the party’s work should be highlighted to the masses instead of an emphasis on the leaders. Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked party leaders who are affiliated to Durga Pujas committees not to put up banners and posters of political parties including hers in any of the pandals across the state. Party insiders claimed that the suggestion came from political expert Prashant Kishor as he felt that the party’s work shouldRead More
With Priyanka Gandhi on ‘Mission UP’ Ahead of Polls, Complete Revamp of Congress Likely to be Announced
Priyanka Gandhi has been immersed in district-wise meetings at grass-root levels ever since the party registered its worst performance in the recent general election and an announcement on a new team of the UP Congress is expected shortly. Lucknow: In a bid to regain its lost preponderance in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Congress is likely to undergo a complete overhaul ahead of the assembly elections of 2022, with meetings between party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and workers approaching its final stages. Priyanka has been immersed in district-wise meetings atRead More
Sarkaria Commission Norms on Governors Flouted, Says Puducherry CM Narayanasamy
Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy charged the Centre with violating the democratic principles and the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission. Puducherry: Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Monday accused the Bharathiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre with violating the Sarkaria Commission recommendations on the appointment of Governors and Lieutenant Governors. Talking to reporters here on the sidelines of his worship at the Manakula Vinayakar temple on te Vinayaka Chaturthi, he said the Sarkaria Commission had laid down that only those who were not political functionaries should beRead More
Amit Shah Holds Talks Maharashtra BJP Leaders, Keeps Away from Ally Shiv Sena
During his Mumbai visit, he also visited the chief minister’s official residence ‘Varsha’ in Malabar Hill area. Mumbai: BJP president Amit Shah on Monday held a brief meeting here with Maharashtra party leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, but kept away from the ally Shiv Sena. During his Mumbai visit, he also visited the chief minister’s official residence ‘Varsha’ in Malabar Hill area. “Shah’s meetings were confined only to state BJP leaders and he also visited the Siddhivinayak temple at Prabhadevi here,” a party functionary said. He is also scheduledRead More