Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Poonam Mahajan on Monday said that the 'Mahayuti' alliance will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections together, reaffirming the party's commitment to public service over political speculation.

BHUBANESWAR: As Rahul Gandhi has once again ignited the match-fixing fire against the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state Congress on Sunday joined voice alleging massive rigging of polls in 2024 general elections which led to the victory of BJP in both Assembly and Lok Sabha in Odisha. Addressing a media conference here, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das said not only in Maharashtra, elections were rigged in Odisha t

CHENNAI: Coming down heavily on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in Madurai about the DMK government, DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi on Sunday said Shahs current campaign will ensure the victory of the DMK-led front in the 2026 Assembly elections. Earlier, we thought Governor R N Ravi would ensure our win in the next elections. Since the Supreme Court has restrained him, the Union Home Minister has taken up that job. We thank him for this, Bharathi said in a statement. Referr

MADURAI: Setting the tone for 2026 Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the BJP-AIADMK combine will defeat the corrupt DMK and form a government in Tamil Nadu. Speaking in a BJP office bearers meeting in Madurai, Shah said 2026 elections is crucial for the BJP-AIADMK alliance and directed cadres to work hard to dislodge the DMK from power. The DMK government has scaled new heights of corruption. The Tasmac liquor scam is worth Rs 39,000 crore. Poor people are dying af

RANIPET: Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday took a sharp dig at Chief Minister MK Stalin, saying the DMK leader is daydreaming about winning 200 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking at the wedding of Arakkonam MLA S Ravis son, Palaniswami said, Wherever he goes, CM Stalin has been confidently saying that DMK will win approximately 200 seats. CM Stalin, you have been daydreaming. The 2026 election is one for AIADMKs win. He added, An a

HYDERABAD: As soon as the official announcement on the state Cabinet expansion was made, dissenting voices emerged within the ruling Congress party, with several ministerial aspirants Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, K Premsagar Rao, Malreddy Ranga Reddy, and P Sudharshan Reddy reportedly expressing disappointment over being overlooked in the second phase of appointments. Malreddy Ranga Reddy is believed to be considering writing to Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to conve

NIZAMABAD: The non-inclusion of Bodhan MLA P Sudharshan Reddy in the state Cabinet, quite understandably, left his supporters disappointed. But they are definitely not disheartened as they are still optimistic about their leader getting a ministerial berth when the Congress leadership decides to fill the remaining three vacant berths. Attributing the partys decision to not pick Sudharshan this time to caste equations, his followers are expecting another Cabinet expansion after the Bihar Assembly

At the heart of any sustainable solution is good governance one that is inclusive, transparent, just and not vindictive. Governance must rise above political expediency and resist exploiting social divisions for short-term gains. Instead, it should invest in long-term social cohesion, said former IGP Gopal B Hosur. In an interaction with TNIE , he talked about coastal Karnataka, his experience working there, reasons for communal clashes and solutions too. He highlighted that governments have a

9 June marks exactly one year since Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers were sworn in. Before the elections, the BJP published a 69-page manifesto. Here are 15 promises from the BJP Manifesto 2024.

BENGALURU: Holding multiple elections around the year is one of the biggest hurdles preventing India from transforming into Viksit Bharat (a developed nation), the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday. Advocating strongly for the One Nation, One Election proposal, the senior BJP leader said that constant election cycles drain the countrys time, energy, and resources. He was speaking at an interaction programme on One Nation, One Election organised b

GUWAHATI, June 8: The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has renominated its outgoing MP Birendra Prasad Baishya for Rajya Sabha elections in Assam, a party leader said. Baishyas name was announced as per a decision of the central committee of the party late on Saturday, its general secretary Ponakon Baruah said. Elections to two seats in []

Andhra Pradesh, facing declining fertility rates, plans to incentivize larger families, reversing its previous two-child policy for local elections. Chief Minister Naidu aims to boost population and invest in human capital by offering financial incentives to bigger families and removing restrictions on maternity leave. The state is also providing childcare support and financial assistance for schoolchildren.

Election Commission officials are challenging Rahul Gandhi to formalize his claims of igging in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections by writing to the poll panel. The EC insists it can only offer a formal rebuttal to his aseless allegations if he communicates his grievances directly. The commission also expressed disappointment that Gandhi hasn't responded despite being invited for consultations.

Jammu Tawi, June 8:In a closely contested electoral battle, Arun Gupta was re-elected as President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), Jammu, for the term 202527. The bi-ennial elections were held today at the Chamber House, Rail Head Complex, Jammu, under the supervision of the Election Committee headed by Shiv Partap Gupta. Arun [] The post Arun Gupta re-elected President of CCI Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family face potential legal challenges ahead of the Bihar elections. A CBI court is expected to rule on framing charges in the IRCTC case, while arguments conclude next month in the land-for-jobs case, where Prasad is accused of accepting land in exchange for railway jobs during his tenure as railway minister.

Chirag Paswan, leader of LJP (RV), declared his intention to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections at a 'Nav Sankalp Rally' in Arrah. He aims to prioritize Bihar's development and the welfare of its people. Despite being part of the NDA, this move signals Paswan's ambition for a significant role post-elections, potentially altering the political landscape.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and Bengal in 2026, sharpening the BJP's focus on the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. He criticized the DMK government as a failure riddled with corruption, particularly highlighting the TASMAC liquor scam.

Sanjay Raut asserts Rahul Gandhi's article exposed BJP's alleged match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls, sparking concern among democracy advocates. Gandhi claimed the elections were rigged, a blueprint for future manipulation in Bihar. Devendra Fadnavis refuted the claims, stating Gandhi rejects the people's mandate due to his defeat.

TN: HM Amit Shah says BJP-AIADMK alliance will form govt in 2026 Chennai: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Sunday said that the BJP-AIADMK alliance will form the government in Tamil Nadu next year after winning the forthcoming Assembly elections. Addressing a public meeting in Madurai, Union Minister Shah declared, The [] The post TN: HM Amit Shah says BJP-AIADMK alliance will form govt in 2026 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that it is for the people of Bihar to decide from which seat he should contest the assembly elections due later this year.

Contesting on a Congress ticket, Srihari was elected as MLA in the 2023 Assembly elections. He defeated his opponent, BRS candidate Chittem Rammohan Reddy, by a margin of 17,525 votes. Srihari secured 74,917 votes, accounting for 39.99 per cent of the total vote share.

The leadership vacuum since the turbulent events of last December following the sudden martial law declared by the then President, Yoon Suk Yeol, would now be filled by a left-leaning government

PATNA: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced that he would contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, but he did not name his constituency, saying he would leave that decision to the people of Bihar. Addressing the Nav Sankalp Sabha organized by his party in Ara, Bhojpur district, Chirag said, Yes. I will contest elections from Bihar, for Bihar, and for the people of Bihar. I will contest polls from all 243 seats. The people of Bihar will

RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their

RAIPUR: The Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet embarked on a singular initiative -- Chintan Shivir 2.0 -- where all state ministers shared their experiences, lessons learnt, accounts from the field, as they got an opportunity for introspectionon an attentive, thoughtful platform. Cited as no ordinary government meeting, the two-day extensive deliberations and exchange of better ideas held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur campus is exclusively designed for the ministers to reflect on their

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on a high-stakes visit to Tamil Nadu, delivered a fiery address in Madurai, asserting that the BJP-led alliance will form the government in the state after the 2026 Assembly elections.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan declared in Ara that the people of Bihar will decide which seat he will contest in the upcoming assembly elections. He emphasized his commitment to realizing his father's dreams and working for the betterment of Bihar.

Jammu, Jun 8: The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) elections witnessed an overwhelming voter turnout on Sunday, with more than 92% polling recorded. As per reports, out of the total 2,975 registered voters, a remarkable 2,762 exercised their franchise. The polling concluded smoothly, with counting of votes scheduled to begin within the next [] The post Over 92% voter turnout in JCCI elections, counting soon appeared first on Northlines .

Jammu, Jun 8: The Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) elections witnessed an overwhelming voter turnout on Saturday, with more than 92% polling recorded. As per reports, out of the total 2,975 registered voters, a remarkable 2,762 exercised their franchise. The polling concluded smoothly, with counting of votes scheduled to begin within the next 30 minutes, and the results are likely to be declared by late evening, reports said. The post JCCI Polls: Over 92% Votes Cast, Counting Soon

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader claims the last state Assembly polls held in 2020 were not held fairly and backed doubts raised by Rahul Gandhi of alliance partner Congress over Maharashtra elections

Chirag Paswan announced his decision to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his father's vision and prioritizing the state's development. He stated that the people of Bihar will decide which constituency he will contest from, clarifying that his aim is to improve his party's performance within the NDA coalition.

Patna, Jun 8: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday charged the Narendra Modi government with hijacking constitutional bodies such as the Election Commission and alleged that the ruling BJP becomes aware of poll schedules even before the dates are announced. The former deputy chief minister also claimed that the last state assembly polls held in 2020 were not held fairly, and backed doubts raised by Rahul Gandhi of alliance partner Congress over Maharashtra elections. One cannot deny the fact that

Chirag Paswan criticizes Rahul Gandhi's election comments, suggesting Congress fears defeat in Bihar. Paswan advises Gandhi to address issues within his own party. Tejashwi Yadav supports Gandhi's claims against the Election Commission of India, accusing the BJP of controlling institutions. The ECI refutes Gandhi's rigging allegations regarding Maharashtra polls, calling them unsubstantiated and disrespectful to the electoral process.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan asserts that Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) indicates an acceptance of defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan accuses Gandhi of blaming constitutional bodies instead of addressing his own party's shortcomings.

NEW DELHI: With fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress on Sunday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his insensitivity to the suffering of people in the state. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the pain, distress, and agony of the people of Manipur continues unabated as five districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Katching, and Bishnupur in Manipur have been rocked by violence in the last 24 hours. A day after violent protests erupted in M

Cricketer Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament Priya Saroj are now engaged. The ceremony happened on June 8 in Lucknow. Many attended from cricket and politics. Guests included Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. Rinku and Priya exchanged rings. A vegetarian feast was served. Priya Saroj is a young MP from Uttar Pradesh. She won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

NEW DELHI: A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought the Election Commission's response on his article alleging rigging in Maharashtra polls, sources in the poll authority said Sunday the constitutional body would respond only if the Leader of the Opposition writes to it directly. They also pointed out that as part of its outreach, the EC had invited all six national parties for separate interactions. While the other five met the EC brass, Congress cancelled the May 15 meeting. Gandhi had

Rahul had alleged match-fixing in the Maharashtra polls and claimed that it would next happen in the Bihar elections and anywhere the BJP is losing.

HOUSTON, June 8: Two Indian-American candidates have won their respective city council runoff elections in Texas. Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and IIT Delhi graduate, secured a decisive victory over fellow Indian-American Nasir Hussain in Sugar Lands District 2. According to unofficial results from Fort Bend County, Singhal received 2,346 votes against Hussains 777. Sukh Kaur, a Sikh-American and education reformer, scored a landslide victory in San Antonio to retain her District 1

Houston: Two Indian-American candidates have won their respective city council runoff elections in Texas. Sanjay Singhal, a retired energy executive and IIT Delhi graduate, secured a decisive victory over fellow Indian-American Nasir Hussain in Sugar Lands District 2. According to unofficial results from Fort Bend County, Singhal received 2,346 votes against Hussains 777. Sukh Kaur, []

Union Minister Amit Shah is visiting Madurai on Sunday to review the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s preparedness and strengthening of ties with its allies ahead of the high-stakes Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys Cabinet was partially expanded on Sunday with the appointment of three ministers out of the six vacant positions, following approval from the Congress high command. While the party leadership kept hopes alive for representation from the Reddy community, aspirants from the group are reportedly unhappy with the outcome. In response, the state leadership has begun efforts to pacify them. At 12:19 PM on Sunday, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administer

The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta.

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhis claim of match-fixing in elections, calling the allegations completely absurd. While putting a point wise rebuttal of Congress MPs claims, the ECI said, The entire nation is aware that each election process including the preparation of electoral rolls, polling and [] The post Completely absurd: ECI debunks Rahul Gandhis match-fixing claim appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .

HOUSTON, June 8: Two Indian-American candidates are leading in their respective city council runoff elections in Texas, according to early results. The two Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur are vying for critical city council positions in Sugar Land and San Antonio. The runoff elections were held on Saturday, with early voting having concluded on June 3. In Sugar Lands District 2, Singhal is ahead with 54% of the vote over challenger Nasir Hussain, who holds 46%. Singhal, [] The post Indian-Americ

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has renominated its current MP, Birendra Prasad Baishya, to contest in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam, as confirmed by party officials. Elections for the two Assam seats in the upper house are scheduled for June 19.

MUMBAI, Jun 8: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gand

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gandhi, in

Devendra Fadnavis' response comes a day after Rahul Gandhi, in an op-ed, questioned the way the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections were conducted.

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry AIADMK State Secretary A Anbazhagan has lashed out at the territorial government led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy, accusing it of resorting to populist measures without the financial wherewithal to implement them. He alleged that the administration was attempting to woo voters ahead of the elections while leaving deep-rooted administrative inefficiencies unaddressed. Speaking to reporters, Anbazhagan said several welfare measures announced during the recent budget session

KADAPA: Sugavasi Balasubramanyam, son of former MP Palakondrayudu, has submitted his resignation to the primary membership of TDP. He sent his resignation letter to TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu. The resignation of Balasubramanyam is said to be a major setback to the TDP in Rayachoti, headquarters of Annamayya district. Balasubramanyam, whose family is a pillar of support for the TDP in Rayachoti constituency for over four decades, has cited deep dissatisfaction with the party leaderships indi

Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur, both Indian-Americans, are leading in their respective city council runoff elections in Sugar Land and San Antonio, Texas. Singhal, an IIT Delhi alumnus, is ahead in Sugar Land's District 2, while Kaur, a Stanford and Harvard graduate, leads in San Antonio's District 1.

KAKINADA: Former MLA SVSN Varma alleged that large-scale illegal sand mining had been going on unabated in Pithapuram Assembly constituency for the past five years. On Saturday, Varma, along with local TDP leaders, visited several sand reaches, and lodged a formal complaint with police. He accused some individuals affiliated with the YSRCP before the 2024 elections, now associated with the Jana Sena Party, of being involved in looting massive quantities of sand. Speaking to the media, Varma said

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged in a newspaper article that this poll match-fixing would next happen in the Bihar elections and anywhere the BJP is losing.

Bridgewater: President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face serious consequences if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections. Trump told NBCs Kristen Welker in a phone interview Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, June 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday named Kanad Purkayastha as its official candidate for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Assam. The announcement was made through a formal notification issued by BJP National general secretary Arun Singh. Purkayastha, currently serving as secretary of the BJPs Assam Pradesh unit, []

Mr Gandhi, in an article published on Saturday, had raised several issues pertaining to Maharashtra assembly elections and accused the ECI of match-fixing.

US President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face serious consequences if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.

Following Rahul Gandhi's claims of election theft, the Election Commission (EC) has refuted attempts to discredit the electoral process after unfavorable results. The EC emphasized that elections adhere strictly to legal guidelines and are globally recognized for their accuracy. The commission also highlighted the presence and involvement of party-appointed representatives throughout the entire electoral process.

Announcing the protests, state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal accused BJP leaders of answering questions that should be fielded by the ECI

Rahul Gandhi has reignited allegations of electoral malpractices in the previous Maharashtra assembly elections, accusing the BJP-led alliance of rigging the polls. He anticipates similar tactics, which he refers to as match-fixing, will be employed in the upcoming Bihar elections. Gandhi's claims center on manipulated electoral rolls, inflated voter turnouts, and concerns over the Election Commission's appointment process.

BJP leader and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule says Congress became overconfident and failed to work for Assembly elections

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed on Saturday that the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections were a blueprint for rigging democracy and alleged this match-fixing would next happen in Bihar, even as the Election Commission rejected the charge, saying defaming the poll panel after an unfavourable verdict is absolutely absurd. The BJP also hit out Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

NEW DELHI: As Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday intensified his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections . His remarks triggered a heated exchange, with both the BJP and the ECI strongly defending their positions. In an article published in English and several regional newspapers, Gandhi alleged that the Maharashtra polls were manipulated and warned that similar tactics would be used in up

Mr. Gandhi has alleged that the Maharashtra Assembly elections were a blueprint for rigging democracy.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan addressed concerns about his chief ministerial ambitions in Bihar. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would be to strengthen the NDA's position. Paswan dismissed suggestions of internal rifts within the NDA. He predicted a strong NDA government under Nitish Kumar's leadership after the elections.

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's detailed article on the alleged 'match-fixing' in the Maharashtra assembly elections - held six months ago - has reignited a political firestorm in the state.

The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Election resulted in a sweeping victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which clinched 235 seats in a commanding performance.

NEW DELHI: Sources in the Election Commission (EC) rejected claims on Saturday of rigging in last year's Maharashtra Assembly polls and said defaming the poll panel after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is absolutely absurd. The EC sources were responding to an article written by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging match-fixing in the Maharashtra polls. They said any misinformation being spread by anyone brings disrepute to the thousands of representati

NEW DELHI: Sources in the Election Commission (EC) rejected claims on Saturday of rigging in last year's Maharashtra Assembly polls and said defaming the poll panel after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is absolutely absurd. The EC sources were responding to an article written by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging match-fixing in the Maharashtra polls. They said any misinformation being spread by anyone brings disrepute to the thousands of representati

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged that Maharashtra's democracy was utchered in the 2024 assembly polls, echoing Rahul Gandhi's claims of match-fixing in the state elections. Chennithala asserted that the MVA's potential victory was subverted through manipulation and a systematic assault on democratic institutions.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegations of poll rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, dismissing them as excuses in anticipation of Congress's defeat in upcoming elections. Paswan accused Congress of blaming EVMs earlier and now finding new reasons for potential losses.

Nishikant Dubey countered Rahul Gandhi's claim of election rigging. Dubey referenced Indira Gandhi's 1971 election. He cited the Allahabad High Court's judgment. Rahul Gandhi alleged the Maharashtra election was rigged. He outlined a five-step process. This included manipulating the Election Commission. He also mentioned adding fake voters. Gandhi warned of similar issues in future elections.

Hyderabad: With the Congress High Commands nod, the Telangana government is likely to announce the dates for cabinet expansion in the coming days. There has been no cabinet expansion ever since the Revanth Reddy government took in charge after defeating the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the 2023 Assembly elections. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of insulting the people of Maharashtra and women voters after he alleged that the 2024 state assembly elections were rigged in the BJP's favour. Fadnavis said the claims made by Gandhi amounted to his admission of the Congress's defeat in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections and appealed to him to refrain from falsely comforting himself by lying. In a post on X, Gandhi outlined the alleged elec

JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhis match-fixing claims as desperation of losing polls New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Saturday lashed out at Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent match-fixing claims regarding the Maharashtra Assembly elections, terming his article a blueprint [] The post JP Nadda slams Rahul Gandhis match-fixing claims as desperation of losing polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

The Election Commission of India has rejected claims of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly polls held last year and said defaming it after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is absolutely absurd. The ECI sources were responding to a newspaper article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Issuing a rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's fresh claims of match-fixing in the November 2024 Maharashtra elections, the Election Commission has re-released a document and said the Congress leader's allegations are completely absurd.

BJP MP reminds Rahul Gandhi of Allahabad HCs verdict on 1971 elections amid rigging allegations New Delhi: In response to Rahul Gandhis sharp critique of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections where he alleged large-scale rigging and institutional compromise BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has hit back by invoking the Allahabad High Courts historic judgment [] The post BJP MP reminds Rahul Gandhi of Allahabad HCs verdict on 1971 elections amid rigging allegations appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Elections for two Rajya Sabha seats in Assam are scheduled on June 19, with counting of votes to take place the same day

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra elections were a blueprint for rigging democracy. He claimed inflated voter turnout and manipulated voter rolls. J P Nadda refuted these claims, accusing Gandhi of fabricating conspiracies after election losses. The BJP leaders accused Gandhi of undermining democratic institutions. They also highlighted inconsistencies in his claims about fake voters.

GUWAHATI: The BJP on Saturday officially nominated Kanad Purkayastha as its candidate for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Assam. BJPs national general secretary Arun Singh issued a notification in this regard. Elections for two Rajya Sabha seats in Assam will be held on June 19. Earlier, the BJP, which heads the states ruling coalition, announced that it would contest in one seat and leave the other for ally Asom Gana Parishad. Purkayastha is the secretary of the BJPs Assam unit

New Delhi: Weeks after the Election Commission of India (ECI) dismissed allegations over Maharashtra elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhis fresh claims have stirred a controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying he was doing so to pre-empt his partys defeat in the upcoming polls. Unsubstantiated allegations raised against the Electoral Rolls of Maharashtra are an [] The post Completely absurd: ECI debunks Rahul Gandhis allegations over Maha polls appeared first on Northlines .

Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday officially announced Kanad Purkayastha, the partys Assam state secretary, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state. The partys central election committee approved Purkayasthas candidature for the polls scheduled for June 19, with vote counting also taking place on the same day. Kanad [] The post Assam: BJP names Kanad Purkayastha as Rajya Sabha candidate for June 19 polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections were a 'blueprint for rigging democracy' and this 'match-fixing' would next happen in Bihar and 'anywhere the Bharatiya Janata Party is losing'.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of match-fixing in elections, deeming them completely absurd. The ECI defended the integrity of the electoral process, emphasizing the presence of political party representatives at every stage. They highlighted the meticulous preparation of electoral rolls and the lack of substantiated complaints during the Maharashtra assembly elections.

DHAKA, June 7: People are disappointed by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunuss announcement to hold elections in April 2026, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Saturday, reiterating the partys demand for polls by December this year. Peoples victory was achieved through the immense sacrifices made by students and the masses during the July uprising. But the unwarranted delay in arranging the election has disappointed and angered the people, Dhaka Tribune quoted the party as saying in a statemen

NEW DELHI, Jun 7: The BJP on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attacking democratic institutions to undermine peoples trust in the electoral process, claiming he was doing so to pre-empt his partys defeat in the upcoming elections as he cannot garner public support. This came after Gandhi launched a fresh attack on the ruling BJP, alleging that the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election was a blueprint for rigging democracy. He also claimed the match-fixing of Maharashtra will come to

New Delhi, Jun 7: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections were a blueprint for rigging democracy and this match-fixing would next happen in Bihar and anywhere the BJP is losing. Underscoring that match-fixed elections are a poison for any democracy, he said that the side that cheats may win the game, but it damages institutions and destroys public faith. In a post on X, Gandhi outlined the alleged electoral [] The post Rahul

The BJP has nominated Kanad Purkayastha, the party's Assam state secretary and son of former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Assam. Elections for two Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled for June 19. The BJP will contest one seat, while its ally, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), will contest the other.

DEHRADUN: Tensions have resurfaced within the Uttarakhand Congress, as former minister Harak Singh Rawat publicly blamed former Chief Minister Harish Rawat for the partys defeat in the 2022 assembly elections. Harish Rawat quickly responded, reviving old political rivalries between the two leaders. According to Congress insiders, the fallout dates back to the 2016 political crisis, when the Congress government faced a toppling attempt. Despite their rocky past, the two leaders were recently seen

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Maharashtra Assembly elections had been igged to favour the BJP and warned that the same tactics could be repeated in the upcoming Bihar assembly polls. The Congress leader once again questioned the conduct of the 2024 Maharashtra polls , in what is arguably his most direct attack yet on the electoral process under the Modi government. In a post on X, Gandhi shared his newspaper opinion piece, writing How

Dhaka: The Bangladeshi interim governments Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus Friday said that the countrys next national elections will be held on a day in April, next year. Im announcing to the countrymen that the next national elections will be held on a day in the first half of April 2026, Yunus said in a televised []

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a critique of the November 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a match-fixing operation to engineer a victory.

MUMBAI: There is growing speculation that the Thackeray cousins may unite to contest the BMC and other local body elections against their Mahayuti alliance partners. On Friday, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) indicated that his party will align with the peoples wishes. When asked about his possible collaboration with his cousin MNS chief Raj Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) president said that whatever the people desire will happen. He also said that he will soon share good news. Reacting to t

Yunus said his administration took over to carry out three mandates 'justice, reform and elections.'

PATNA: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceded to the demand for a nationwide caste census only after coming under pressure. Addressing the Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan at Rajgir in Bihars Nalanda district, Rahul said, My objective is caste census. I told Modi Ji in Lok Sabha that a caste census would be conducted. You know he has a habit of surrendering. I knew that the day we put a little pressure, they would com