The Central Election Committee of the Congress party has cleared 34 names for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, which include 22 sitting Haryana legislators. The screening panel, headed by Ajay Maken, had shortlisted names for 49 seats and the top election panel will meet on Tuesday to finalize the remaining candidates. Notably, wrestler Vinesh Phogat's ticket for the election is still under consideration and will be decided tomorrow.
In an address at the National Conference of District Judiciary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Supreme Court for maintaining the trust and faith of the people of India. He also highlighted the efforts made in the past decade to improve the justice system, including investment in judicial infrastructure. The two-day conference will cover various issues related to the district judiciary, with a focus on improving resources, inclusivity, and case management.
In a recent by-election, Rajib Bhattacharjee, who contested on a BJP ticket, has been elected as the representative for Tripura. He expressed his gratitude to the MLAs who supported him and thanked the Bharatiya Janata Party for placing their trust in him. He also promised to work diligently towards the development of Tripura, with the support of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The by-election was held after the resignation of Biplab Kumar Deb, who was successful in the 2024 general elections for the West Tripura Lok Sabha seat.
With an aim to topple the ruling BJP and prevent the Congress from returning to power, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have formed a strategic alliance for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. The alliance, which will be led by INLD's Abhay Chautala as the chief ministerial candidate, aims to challenge anti-people parties and form a new coalition government. The announcement was made during a joint press conference, where both parties emphasized the alliance's focus on public sentiment over political gain.
The much-awaited Maharashtra Legislative Council biennial election for 11 seats concluded on Friday after 274 Assembly members cast their votes. A total of 12 candidates are in the fray, with a winning quota of 23. The ruling MahaYuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi have taken precautions to prevent cross-voting, such as keeping legislators in five-star hotels and bringing them to the legislature in special buses. The BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress have fielded their nominees, with BJP and Shiv Sena confident in the victory of their candidates given their respective legislative support.
Since its formation, the state of Jharkhand has seen a revolving door of Chief Ministers, with none completing a full term except for BJP's Raghubar Das. From Babulal Marandi's short-lived tenure to the recent legal troubles of Hemant Soren, the state's political landscape has been prone to constant upheaval. Now, as Hemant Soren takes oath as Chief Minister for the third time, it marks a new chapter in Jharkhand's turbulent history of Chief Ministers.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen Mohan Charan Majhi, a former General Secretary of the BJP Odisha ST Morcha and a four-time MLA, to be the new Chief Minister of Odisha. His selection marks the end of Biju Janata Dal's (BJD) 24-year-long rule, making him the first BJP Chief Minister in the state. Over the years, Majhi has showcased his dedication and leadership skills through his prominent role in the party and relentless service to his constituents. This decision comes after the BJP's successful 2024 Assembly elections in which it formed an alliance with BJD in 2000 and 2004, winning 38 and 32 seats respectively.
The polling for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh took an unexpected turn as nine Congress MLAs cross-voted in support of BJP's candidate Harsh Mahajan. This puts Congress' candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi at risk of losing the election. The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, reassured that the MLAs voted as per the party's ideology.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has announced Champai Soren as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand, replacing Hemant Soren. This decision comes after rumors of Hemant's wife Kalpana being considered for the post in case of his arrest. Champai is a senior leader of the JMM and has previously served as Cabinet Minister in Hemant's government. He was known as the "Jharkhand Tiger" during the movement for a separate state in the late 90s.
1. PM Narendra Modi will kick off his Lok Sabha election campaign in Bihar's Champaran on Saturday. 2. Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has been named in ED's second chargesheet in the Mahadev betting app case. 3. BJP MLA Sunil Kamble was booked for allegedly slapping a police constable at an inauguration program in Maharashtra. 4. A committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has asked for public opinions on the "One Nation, One Election" concept.