In a bold statement, former BJP MP and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh downplayed the entry of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia into politics, claiming that any BJP candidate in Haryana will easily defeat them. Singh, who refused to contest in the Lok Sabha election, offered to campaign for the BJP in the upcoming Haryana assembly polls. He also alleged that the Congress has conspired to use wrestlers as pawns to destroy the sport, while he, during his tenure as WFI chief, helped popularize wrestling in India on an international level.
In a move to shake things up before the upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections, the Congress party has decided that sitting MPs will not be allowed to contest in the state polls. This announcement has put an end to speculations of Lok Sabha MP Kumari Selja and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala running for the Haryana elections. Additionally, Congress General Secretary Deepak Babaria confirmed that sitting MLAs with anti-incumbency or a bad image in their constituency will not be given tickets for the upcoming election.
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.
The state of Haryana has its eyes set on Seema, a 37-year-old graduate from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh, for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. With a clean record and assets worth Rs 4.8 Crore, Seema is quickly becoming a popular choice for the Indian National Democratic Alliance (IND) party. Despite being a housewife by profession, Seema is determined to make a difference in the political landscape of Haryana.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen spoke out against the Indian government upon his arrival in Kolkata, addressing issues such as wrongful imprisonments and economic disparities. He emphasized the need for political open-mindedness and secularism in the country. This comes as the recently held 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a major shift in power, with the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance securing more seats than the ruling NDA.
Vasantrao Chavan, a veteran Congress leader and Member of Parliament representing Nanded constituency, passed away at the age of 70 after battling a prolonged illness. Despite facing desertions and ill health, he won the Lok Sabha seat in the recent elections and thanked former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan for joining BJP. He held multiple positions of importance in Nanded, including as a gram panchayat member, zilla parishad member, and chairman of Nanded District Central Cooperative Bank.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rebuked Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut's recent comments on the farmers' protests, stating that it does not represent the party's opinion. The Opposition has condemned her remarks, with one farmers' outfit demanding an apology from the actor-turned-politician. The move comes as Haryana Assembly elections approach, with the BJP facing potential backlash from farmers in the state.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has firmly distanced itself from the controversial statements made by its Lok Sabha MP and film actor Kangana Ranaut regarding the ongoing farmers' agitation. The party made it clear that her views do not align with theirs and have directed her to not make any such statements in the future. The opposition Congress has demanded her expulsion from the party, while the BJP is trying to avoid any backlash in the upcoming Haryana elections, where the farmers' movement holds significant influence.
Despite rumours and speculation about her retirement from politics, BSP chief Mayawati has released a statement denying any such plans and reaffirming her commitment to remain active in the political sphere. The statement also addresses whispers of her being offered the position of President of India, clarifying that she has no intention of stepping away from politics. This comes as the BSP struggles to maintain its relevance in Uttar Pradesh, with only one MLA in the state legislative assembly and no seats won in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
The Narendra Modi government faced backlash from the opposition and its own allies regarding lateral appointments in the bureaucracy, which led to a swift change in direction. This move came after Union Minister Jitendra Singh directed the cancellation of an advertisement for 45 posts and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's statement on the government's commitment to social justice. The government's cautious approach is attributed to the successful opposition campaign during the Lok Sabha elections, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi consistently criticized the government's actions towards reservations. With Assembly elections coming up, the BJP is wary of any further damage to its SC/ST and OBC vote bank, and has yet to clarify its stance on sub-categorization and the Supreme Court's observation on creamy layer exclusion.