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New Delhi: Tribal communities constituted a significant percentage of the population in three – Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhatisgarh – of the four states that went to the polls in November. Just under a third or 31% of the country’s tribal population is found in these three states. The Hindu reports that the BJP, which won just 19 of […]
Beaming with joy and pride writ on his visage following the BJP’s stellar performance in the assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at his best in the afterglow of the win. His words sparkled with wit as he alluded to New Delhi’s cold climate. “However, the political heat in the country is increasing,” the […]
The BJP has won Madhya Pradesh with a clear majority. The party got 163 seats, while in a shocker, the Congress had to be content with only 66 seats. The biggest victory in the state was that of Ramesh Mendola, who was contesting from Indore assembly number 2. He defeated Chintu Choukse of the Congress […]
The Madhya Pradesh Congress matched up against the BJP on every count of social engineering in run-up to the assembly polls. The party promised everything and some more than what the ruling BJP dispensation in the state has been giving to the people by way of doles and goodies to keep its voters happy. The […]
A former IPS Officer, Lalduhoma contested and won his first election on Indian National Congress ticket for the sole parliamentary seat in 1984. Born in 1949, Laduhoma was in the security service of the slain Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and also secretary of the organising committee of the 1982 Asian Games, chaired by Rajiv Gandhi, […]
The result of 40 assembly seats in the Mizoram election would be clear by 11 AM today. Total seats required for majority is 21. At present Zoramthanga of Mizo National Front is the Chief Minister. Other major contestants are Lal Thanhawla (Congress) and Laldohuma ( Zoram people’s Movement). While MNF, INC and ZPM are in […]
The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted its first batch of Agniveervayu women on December 2, 2023, at the Airmen Training School in Belagavi. The batch of 153 women marched shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts, marking a historic moment for the IAF. The Agniveervayu scheme was launched in 2022 to transform the recruitment process for the […]
The most awaited results of four out of five assembly elections are declared. Contrary to abundant wisdom distributed by plethora of Exit polls, BJP has swept three state polls with a comfortable margin. Congress, being mentioned as a stronger adversary to Modi’s might this time, is in utter shock at the shocking outcome. Congress was […]
BJP leaders across the country are rejoicing in the party’s apparent victories in the assembly elections of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. They are attributing the party’s success to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his “guarantees” to the people. “People have reposed their trust in Modi’s guarantees,” said BJP leader and Union […]
In a surprising twist, BJP candidate Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy has taken a commanding lead in the prestigious Kamareddy assembly seat in Telangana, edging ahead of both Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) and state Congress chief A Revanth Reddy. Katipally, a 53-year-old businessman, has garnered 53,261 votes, establishing a clear advantage over KCR, who […]
The BJP is racing towards power in the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while the Congress is poised to oust the BRS in Telangana in a crucial electoral exercise ahead of Lok Sabha polls just months away. As votes were counted for assembly elections to the four states on Sunday, […]
In 2018, even though the BJP lost the election to the Congress—the BJP won 109 seats against the Congress’ 114—it secured 0.13% more votes, showcasing its popular acceptance. In the last four elections in MP (2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018), the BJP’s vote share in the state has been 43%, 38%, 45%, and 41%, as against […]
With a strong campaign centred around corruption in the incumbent Congress government led by Bhupesh Baghel, the Bharatiya Janata Party has decisively won the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. In the 2018 elections, which ended 15 years of the Raman Singh-led BJP rule in the state, disenchantment among paddy farmers was believed to be one of the key factors […]
The BJP’s resounding victory in three key states has proven that the people have once again rejected the claims of Congress’ “Mohabbat ki dukan” and excessive confidence. While the Congress has reasons to be happy about Telangana, the party lost two important states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. It may be due to public anger against the […]
Democracy is most vibrantly visible in Rajasthan. A State full of oddities. Where feudalism and progressiveness co-exist. Where democracy always win and where people enjoy politics but keep politicians on their toes. Every five years, the people of Rajasthan seem to have decided to change who will rule them. Not once in last 30 years […]
This resource-rich State in Central India is one of the fastest developing States of India. Bhupesh Baghel of Congress is seeking a second term. There are 90 seats in Chhattisgarh and 46 seats are required to form a majority government. Bhupesh Baghel is known for his governance, administrative skills, innovative welfare schemes and patience. Before […]
Let us bring you to the know Madhya Pradesh candidates. Out of the 2,534 candidates analyzed as NEW, 472 (19%) have declared criminal cases. Among these, 291 (11%) have declared serious criminal cases. Additionally, 727 (29%) candidates are crorepati(millionaires), and 1,105 (44%) candidates are graduates or above. Furthermore, 216 (9%) candidates have not declared their […]
The Indian government’s newly introduced SIM card regulations, which were announced in August 2023, is in effect from December 1, 2023. These rules aim to enhance SIM card purchasing security and combat fraudulent activities. Key Changes Introduced by the New SIM Card Rules: Registration Process: PoS (Point of Sale) agents must sign an agreement with […]
The recently concluded Rajasthan elections saw 1875 candidates running for office across 200 constituencies. Among these candidates, a noteworthy 326 (17%) had declared criminal cases against them, while 236 (13%) faced serious criminal charges. In a testament to the growing influence of wealth in politics, a substantial 651 (35%) of the candidates were Crorepati (millionaires […]
Chhatisgarh, currently ruled by Congress 90 seats, 46 seats needed to form a majority Last elections in 2018: Congress had won 68 seats and BJP had won 15 seats. Seven seat won by others. In 2018, BJP had lost 34 seats which they had won in 2013. Out of these, Congress managed to grab 29 […]
