News for 'Jharkhand Assembly'

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Gurung vowed to support the TMC in the 2021 Bengal assembly elections.

People of K'taka punished Congress: PM in Jh'khand poll rally

People of K'taka punished Congress: PM in Jh'khand poll rally

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

He also said that the bypolls results of this state are a message for all those states where anyone betrays public mandate.

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

At least three members of the BJP Parliamentary Board, that approved candidates list, told me that release of my book by Nitish Kumar in 2017 was strongly resented and probably this cost me the party nomination, Roy said.

EC defers RS polls in view of COVID-19 outbreak

EC defers RS polls in view of COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Election to fill up 55 seats in the Upper House of Parliament was to be held on March 26, but 37 candidates have already been elected without a contest.

Abhishek Banerjee's wife responds to CBI notice, asks team to visit on Tuesday

Abhishek Banerjee's wife responds to CBI notice, asks team to visit on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

"Though I am unaware of the reason for me being called for questioning or the subject matter of the investigation, you may visit my residence as per your convenience between 11 am and 3 pm tomorrow, i.e. 23 February, 2021," she said in her letter to CBI.

Telangana state still has miles to go

Telangana state still has miles to go

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Creation of new state entails long drawn administrative process, could take as much as a decade

Election Commission puts off poll preparedness review visit to J&K

Election Commission puts off poll preparedness review visit to J&K

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The Election Commission on Wednesday put off its proposed visit to Jammu and Kashmir for review of election preparedness following the flood situation in the state.

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'At the moment, we are supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government.' 'When the time comes for this government to fall, it will.'

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she will be the biggest opposition face for 2024'

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Wednesday amid buzz of big reset

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The prime minister may go for new faces with an eye on grooming younger leaders while also factoring in caste and regional balances

Will Nitish Abandon BJP?

Will Nitish Abandon BJP?

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Sunday's denial of Rajya Sabha ticket to Union minister indicates that an end game to the JD-U-BJP rift may be in sight.

Congress on shaky ground as poll fortunes plummet further

Congress on shaky ground as poll fortunes plummet further

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The setback promises to have far-reaching ramifications within and outside the party as it is likely to fuel voices that have challenged the Gandhi family's leadership and also those who have been a votary of a non-Congress front to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party.

K C Venugopal, K T S Tulsi, Deepender Hooda among 12 RS candidates named by Cong

K C Venugopal, K T S Tulsi, Deepender Hooda among 12 RS candidates named by Cong

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Congress on Thursday declared 12 candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, including party general secretary K C Venugopal, Deepender Hooda and senior Supreme Court advocate K T S Tulsi.

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Centre on Tuesday promised to take action on the report of a fact-finding team which claimed that there were 15,000 incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal in which 25 people were killed and 7,000 women were molested.

Congress drags Bihar alliance down, puts up poor show in bypolls

Congress drags Bihar alliance down, puts up poor show in bypolls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

A lacklustre show by the Congress in Bihar seems to have proved costly for the opposition grand alliance, as it dragged down the RJD too from government formation in the Hindi heartland state.

Sena, NCP to share CM post; Cong to get Dy CM: Sources

Sena, NCP to share CM post; Cong to get Dy CM: Sources

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A senior NCP leader said the government is likely to be formed before the first phase of the Jharkhand polls scheduled on November 30.

Allow benefits of price cuts to public: Centre to write to CMs

Allow benefits of price cuts to public: Centre to write to CMs

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Centre will soon write to the states to bring uniformity in the Value Added Tax on oil products so that benefits of price cuts filter down to the masses.

CSK franchise boss not worried about Dhoni's future

CSK franchise boss not worried about Dhoni's future

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of the tournament, having led CSK to three IPL titles, and playing eight finals in ten seasons under his captaincy.

Opposition gangs up against Soren in by-polls

Opposition gangs up against Soren in by-polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren will have to face a united and determined Opposition when he decides to contest a by-election to become a member of the Legislative Assembly, as all Opposition parties have decided to put up a consensus candidate against him, Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Pradip Kumar Balmuchu said on Monday.In order to retain the chief ministership, Soren must be elected to the assembly as a Member of Legislative Assembly.

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

'Modi-Shah saved a revolt in Uttarakhand BJP'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'If Modi-Shah had not changed the leadership, one section would have parted ways with the BJP for sure.'

J'khand: Soren asked to take floor test by Jan 8

J'khand: Soren asked to take floor test by Jan 8

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Shibu Soren, who is all set to become the next chief minister of Jharkhand, on Monday said the new alliance comprising Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Bharatiya Janata Party and the All Jharkhand Students Union will provide a stable government in the mineral-rich state."Jharkhand needs a stable government and we are confident of providing one," the JMM chief said at a joint press conference with BJP president Nitin Gadkari.Soren said he was aware of the functioning of Gadkari.

Massive turnout in J&K: 70 pc voting recorded

Massive turnout in J&K: 70 pc voting recorded

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ignoring the boycott call by separatist groups and braving cold weather, nearly 70 per cent polling was on Tuesday, in most of the 15 constituencies going to polls in first of the five-phased polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cash-for-vote scam: CBI raids residences of 5 MLAs

Cash-for-vote scam: CBI raids residences of 5 MLAs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation carried out searches at the residences of five Members of Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand after registering a case into the alleged cash-for-vote scam during 2010 Rajya Sabha elections.

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'The message has gone loud and clear (among the people of Assam) that the BJP is only interested in polarising (the country) and they are basically interested in (capturing votes in) the Hindi heartland and they don't bother much about rest of India.'

Don't hand over state to 'thekedars': Modi

Don't hand over state to 'thekedars': Modi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the electorate in Jharkhand to give a decisive mandate to Bharatiya Janata Party for a strong and stable government in the state and not opt for a coalition as "thekedars" (contractors) will then enjoy all power.

Out to win state polls, Amit Shah starts formulating strategies

Out to win state polls, Amit Shah starts formulating strategies

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Meets leaders from Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir; party keen to form government in Delhi.

Bhima Koregaon Commission: STARTLING Revelations!

Bhima Koregaon Commission: STARTLING Revelations!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rashmi Shukla's testimony comes as a revelation because the proceedings of the Elgar Parishad form the basis of the Bhima Koregaon case which has become an international cause celebre.

From Tisco apprentice to giant-killer

From Tisco apprentice to giant-killer

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Once an apprentice with Tata Steel, 46-year-old Gopal Krishna Patar now proudly carries the 'giant killer' tag after humbling Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha supremo Shibu Soren in the by-election to the Tamar assembly constituency

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

JD-U pushes for 'proportionate representation' in Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Tyagi, however, added his party was imposing no condition on the BJP over the issue of Cabinet berths.

Rajya Sabha horse-trading: CBI raids premises of 15 MLAs

Rajya Sabha horse-trading: CBI raids premises of 15 MLAs

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted raids at the premises of 15 Jharkhand members of Legislative Assembly as part of its investigation into the allegations of horse-trading that led to countermanding of the March 30 Rajya Sabha polls.

BJP is now the big boss in Bihar politics

BJP is now the big boss in Bihar politics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A day after the National Democratic Alliance finalised the seat-sharing arrangement for the Bihar assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the 'big-brother' and the largest party in the state to contest the number of seats.

Hopefully, some Congressmen can now locate their spine

Hopefully, some Congressmen can now locate their spine

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

If not now, when, asks Virendra Kapoor.

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Jaya said she is in Bengal to campaign for the Trinamool Congress as per instructions of her party president Akhilesh Yadav, who has extended support to Mamata Banerjee in the polls.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

'Political vulturism': Tejashwi on Shah's Bihar rally amid pandemic

'Political vulturism': Tejashwi on Shah's Bihar rally amid pandemic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Tejashwi accused the Nitish Kumar-led government of meting out "step-motherly" treatment to migrant labourers.

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'It will be suicidal for Left voters to vote for the BJP because of their anger against the TMC.'

'Unite against BJP': Mamata writes to Oppn leaders

'Unite against BJP': Mamata writes to Oppn leaders

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Ahead of the second phase of polls in the state, Banerjee's letter, which was released by the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday, seeks to drum up support from opposition leaders by stating how non-BJP states have suffered due to the saffron party led Centre's actions.