Congress Flips MLC Polls Script In Nagpur, Jabs PM Modi, Devendra Fadnavis Over Posts
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Nagpur MLC Election Result: Congress' Abhijeet Wanjari Defeats BJP's Sudhakar Kohale
The Congress has defeated the BJP in the Nagpur graduates' constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari winning the seat by 3,271 votes. Wanjari secured 67,231 votes, while BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale finished with 63,960 votes. The
In setback to BJP, Congress retains Nagpur MLC seat; Wanjari wins
In a nail-biting contest, Congress candidate and sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency seat. The counting of votes began on Tuesday morning and concluded in the wee hours of Thursday. The Congress had fielded sitting MLC Wanjari who secured 67,231 votes. The BJP had fielded former MLA Sudhakar Kohale, who secured 63,960 votes. It is a big setback for the BJP as it has lost in the hometown of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari who had campaigned extensively for Kohale. Kohale was leading his Congress rival by 4,294 votes after the second round of counting on Wednesday. After round two of the counting with reference to first preference votes, Kohale had polled 60,924 votes while Wanjari secured 56,630. Independent candidate Nitesh Karale received 24,249 votes. However, as no candidate secured the required quota of votes, the counting went into
After a nail-biting contest, Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari wins Nagpur seat
Maharashtra MLC elections 2026: BJP suffers setback as Congress wins Nagpur graduates' seat
In a big setback for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress has won the Nagpur graduates' seat, the sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated his closest rival of the BJP by 3,271 votes. The Congress candidate MLC Wanjari secured 67,231 votes, while BJP's Sudhakar Kohale got 63,960 votes.Kohale was leading his Congress rival by 4,294 votes after the second round of counting on Wednesday. After round two of the counting with reference to first preference votes, Kohale had polled 60,924 votes while Wanjari secured 56,630. Independent candidate Nitesh Karale received 24,249 votes.
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Dont blame the process, introspect: Rajasthan CM advises Congress on MLC poll defeat
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has criticised the Congress for questioning the electoral process following repeated election defeats, saying the party should introspect on its leadership, policies and declining public support instead of blaming the system. Sharma said that whether elections are conducted through ballot papers or Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), questioning the process cannot change the people's mandate when voters have distanced themselves from a political party. He cited elections to 28 Legislative Council (MLC) seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, conducted using ballot papers, to question the Congress's electoral performance. He said the results should prompt the party to examine the reasons behind its setbacks rather than raise questions about the electoral process. The Chief Minister alleged that despite repeated electoral defeats, the Congress was unwilling to acknowledge its weaknesses or establish accountability within its leadership. Instead of undertaking a serious review of its performance, the party was questioning the electoral system, he said. Sharma maintained that the Congress needed to look beyond EVMs and assess its leadership, policies and diminishing support among voters to understand the reasons for its electoral losses. Emphasising the importance of democratic values, Sharma said the people's verdict was paramount in a democracy and every political party had a responsibility to respect it. He argued that accepting the mandate and taking responsibility for electoral setbacks were essential to maintaining democratic conventions. The Chief Minister also called on the Congress to undertake introspection and identify the factors contributing to its declining electoral fortunes. According to him, questioning the electoral process without addressing internal weaknesses would not help the party regain public confidence. Sharma's remarks come amid the continuing political debate over electoral accountability and allegations concerning the voting process. His criticism centred on the need for political parties to accept election results and focus on strengthening their connection with voters. He reiterated that the Congress should identify the shortcomings in its leadership and policies rather than attribute its defeats to the electoral system, stressing that public trust remained central to electoral success
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Results were declared in all but one seat - Nagpur Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra which is heading for a nail-biting finish involving BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale and Congress' sitting MLC Abhijeet Wanjari.
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People rejected anarchistic politics: Nitin Nabin on Congs zero score in MLC polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday claimed that the Congress had scored zero on ballot papers in the recent MLC elections held in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the public was repeatedly rejecting what he termed the partys anarchistic politics. In a post on X, Nabin said the results showed that whether through EVMs or ballot papers, the peoples trust and blessings remained firmly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congresss score on ballot papers too is 0 in the MLC elections of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh! The public is repeatedly rejecting Congresss anarchistic politics outright. Be it EVM or ballot, the publics trust and blessings are only with the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendramodi ji, he wrote. The BJP presidents remarks come in the backdrop of the oppositions sustained campaign questioning the integrity of electronic voting machines and alleging large-scale electoral irregularities. By highlighting the Congresss poor performance even in elections conducted through the traditional ballot system, Nabin sought to counter the oppositions narrative against EVMs. Party leaders interpreted the results as a clear endorsement of the Modi governments policies and a rejection of the Congresss political approach. They argued that the outcomes in the four states reflected the growing disconnect between the Congress and the electorate. Nabins statement is part of the BJPs broader strategy to project the Prime Ministers continued popularity and to dismiss opposition claims of electoral manipulation. The party has maintained that the Congress is raising the EVM issue only to cover up its own organisational and political failures. The MLC elections in the four states had been keenly watched as indicators of the relative strengths of the major political parties. According to the BJP, the Congresss inability to open its account in these contests underscores the publics preference for the ruling dispensation at the Centre. As political temperatures rise ahead of upcoming assembly and other elections, both the BJP and the Congress are expected to intensify their campaigns around issues of electoral integrity, governance and public trust. Nabins post indicates that the BJP will continue to project recent electoral outcomes as a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Modis leadership.
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In a post on X, he said the results were a clear and significant warning for the party and stressed the need for introspection to regain people's trust
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In a post on X, he said the results were a clear and significant warning for the party and stressed the need for introspection to regain people's trust
'Zero Check Karlo Bhai': Piyush Goyal mocks Congress with AI-generated swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday shared an AI-generated image targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the party failed to win any of the 28 seats contested in Legislative Council elections across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. The image posted by Goyal depicted Rahul Gandhi as an employee at a petrol station. A fuel dispenser in the image displayed the names of the four states where the elections were held, while the meter showed figures reading .00, symbolising the Congress party's tally in the elections. Sharing the image on social media, Goyal captioned it, ero check karlo Bhai. The post was part of a broader social media campaign launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders following the election results. The BJP used the outcome to attack the Congress, highlighting the party's failure to secure a single seat in the contests held across the four states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several BJP leaders also took aim at the Congress over its repeated criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and its demand for a return to ballot-paper voting. The ruling party argued that the election outcome undermined the opposition's allegations regarding the electoral process. Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of politicising issues and casting baseless aspersions on Indian industry following his remark that the Tata Group was being criminally destroyed. Being the Leader of the Opposition, I suggest you refrain from politicising every issue. Also, casually labelling commercial and legal matters as criminal is unacceptable, the Finance Minister said in a post on X. Gandhi had alleged that Indian businesses were being treated as the plaything of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Tata is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word. How long will you stay silent? Until they own you? the Congress leader had said.
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MLC results show Rahul Gandhi has little reason to celebrate as face of anti-BJP bloc
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress partys ambitious aim of launching Rahul Gandhi in a new, aggressive leadership role and as the face of a united Opposition has suffered a serious setback after failing to win a single seat in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections across four states Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. Though the general public as a whole is not directly involved in choosing MLC representatives, specific sections of society do share their preferences. These elections were limited franchise contests involving graduates and teachers rather than the broader electorate, yet are often viewed as indicators of organisational strength, cadre mobilisation and political influence among politically aware sections. And on all three counts, the Congress has little reason to celebrate. The outcome of achieving a zero across all 28 seats contested would thus serve as a rough bump on its road to political recovery, with warning bells sounding particularly loudly in Karnataka where it is in power. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Karnataka, with Janata Dal (Secular) a constituent, secured a clear 4-0 sweep in the state, leaving the ruling Congress in a quandary. The BJP retained the North-East Teachers, South-East Graduates and West Graduates constituencies, while the JD(S) captured the Bengaluru Teachers' seat from the Congress. This outcome is especially significant since the party had hoped to project its state government as a model for a broader national resurgence. Instead, the results suggest that even where Congress holds power, regional dynamics and opposition alliances remain capable of limiting its influence. JD(S), though diminished in Assembly politics, demonstrated that regional players continue to possess pockets of durable support. Results elsewhere also delivered an uncomfortable political message for the Congress. Far from signalling a revival of the party's mass appeal, the elections have underlined its continued inability to build up anti-BJP sentiment or establish itself as the undisputed leader of a united Opposition. In Uttar Pradesh, the principal contest was between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP), where the former secured victories in multiple constituencies, while the latter won key teachers seats and remained the primary Opposition force. Bihar offered a similar sobering picture, with the Congress suffering a symbolic defeat in Darbhanga Teachers' constituency, where Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate Suresh Prasad Rai defeated sitting Congress MLC Madan Mohan Jha. The states overall results reflected a fragmented Opposition landscape, with the BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) winning several seats, the RJD registering a victory, JSP opening its account, and independents securing wins. Thus, Tejashwi Yadav's RJD continues to command the central anti-BJP role in the state, while Prashant Kishors JSP is seen attempting to build an alternative space, and Congress increasingly appearing squeezed between stronger regional actors. In Maharashtra, counting trends indicated a mixed battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with candidates from both camps leading in different constituencies. Yet here too, the dominant opposition faces were regional leaders from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (Sharad Pawar) camps rather than the Congress. The results reinforce a reality that has come to define Opposition politics of late: regional satraps continue to carry greater electoral weight than the grand old party of India in most states. Though MLC results do not determine future Assembly or Lok Sabha outcomes, they do reflect the current balance of political influence. And that balance again suggests that India's opposition space remains decentralised, state-driven and heavily dependent on regional leaders. For the BJP, these elections provided evidence that Congress national narrative is yet to translate into strength on the ground. For the Opposition, the Congress may still be an essential component of any anti-BJP coalition, but these elections indicate Rahul Gandhi is far from becoming the blocs unquestioned leader.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Following the Congress' dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said that the grand old party is busy making allegations against the polling process instead of introspecting where and why it lost the elections. He made the remark after the Congress drew a blank in three of the four states where MLC polls were held and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. Speaking to IANS, Bawankule said: In Maharashtra, Congress earlier held Nagpur and two seats in Punea total of three seatswhile (Shiv Sena-UBT's) Uddhav (Thackeray) ji held Amravati, and (NCP's) Ajit 'Dada' (late Ajit Pawar) held Marathwada...Previously, we had zero seats here, but now we are leading in three. This clearly shows 'Mahayuti' is in the positive. The Congress Party refuses to self-correct itself. When they face defeat, they fail to conduct proper self-introspection or analysis. Look at the Bharatiya Janata Party: whenever we face a setback, we learn from it, introspect, and work towards victory, while it is the opposite for them (Congress). Emphasising that the MLC polls were held on ballot papers, the Minister said: Now they will say that voters were bribed and intimidated. They will speak all such rubbish but won't analyse where and why they actually lost. So, I think the Congress party will face a huge loss in this election in Maharashtra, he added. Further, Bawankule lashed out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his aap remark aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His statement against PM Modi reflects his mental imbalance, he remarked. Referring to Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's criticism of Kharge over the latter's remark, the Maharashtra Minister said: He should at least listen to leaders of his own party and if not, then the party will face the result in the people's mandate in the 2029 (Lok Sabha) polls. Whoever insults PM Modi and his parents will be sent home in 2029. The people of the country are sympathetic; they will send home those leaders making unconstitutional remarks, he asserted. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Bawankule also came down heavily on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi is unnecessarily wasting time on useless and futile issuesmatters that are not even on the public's mind and which the public criticises, he said. The Maharashtra Minister asserted that people know that the SIR is a correct measure. Removing incorrect names from the voter list is a genuine public demand. Deceased individuals or those no longer residing at an address should not remain on the electoral rolls. Ensuring an accurate voter list is a demand of the entire nation and its citizens, he stressed.
PM Modi Mocks Opposition as Congress Draws a Blank in Ballot-Paper MLC Polls Across Four States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack against the Congress party following its dismal performance in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections held across four statesUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. Highlighting that the MLC polls were conducted using paper ballotsa primary demand of opposition parties campaigning against Electronic Voting Machines [] The post PM Modi Mocks Opposition as Congress Draws a Blank in Ballot-Paper MLC Polls Across Four States appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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