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SP-BSP friends in UP, foes in Karnataka

SP-BSP friends in UP, foes in Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The BSP is contesting on 20 seats in Karnataka election with an alliance with Janata Dal-Secular while the SP is contesting on 27 on its own.

BJP's Rajagopal scripts history, leads party's debut in Kerala

BJP's Rajagopal scripts history, leads party's debut in Kerala

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Nemom was one of the segments where the BJP had pinned its hope the most in the present election to open its account in the assembly.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Met 16 Days Annually In Current Term

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2022, Rajasthan met for 30 days, Chhattisgarh 18 days, MP and Mizoram for 15 each, and Telangana for 10 days.

Poll rout in Goa and Tripura, Birbhum killings force TMC to reach out to Cong

Poll rout in Goa and Tripura, Birbhum killings force TMC to reach out to Cong

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has recently written to all opposition parties including the Congress, calling on everyone to come together and put up a united fight against saffron forces.

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday appeared to have resigned himself to the fact that the odds are stacked against him and his followers, ahead of the June 23 party meeting which is expected to take up the sole leadership question.

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asked about the BJP's claim that its performance in southern states will be exemplary, Tharoor said, "The claim of an 'exemplary' performance is yet another product of the BJP's propaganda mill."

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Power and money are being used to muzzle Oppn's voice, says BJP ally Sena

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Though Sena is part of the ruling BJP-led coalition in Maharashtra and at th centre, it has been critical of its ally on a number of issues.

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

AAP's Gujarat gains: 5 seats, 13% vote share and national party status

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Despite the AAP cutting into its votes, the Congress still polled 27 per cent votes and won 17 seats.

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The BMC election will hold the key to a new shift in political power -- not just in Mumbai but in Maharashtra, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

Bihar poll: EC frets as parties violate distancing norms

Bihar poll: EC frets as parties violate distancing norms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'The commission has taken a serious view of the laxity on the part of political parties and candidates, on the ground, in terms of maintaining crowd discipline'

'Kamlabai has retreated': Shiv Sena's dig at BJP for dropping Andheri East

'Kamlabai has retreated': Shiv Sena's dig at BJP for dropping Andheri East

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Tuesday claimed the Bharatiya Jantea Party candidate Murji Patel withdrew from the Andheri East Assembly bypoll contest after realising that his defeat was imminent.

55% voting in Mumbai; CM thanks people for 'record' turnout

55% voting in Mumbai; CM thanks people for 'record' turnout

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

About 56 per cent was the overall turnout for 10 municipal corporations across Maharashtra.

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

Arvinder Singh Lovely rejoins Congress, says he was 'misfit in BJP'

Arvinder Singh Lovely rejoins Congress, says he was 'misfit in BJP'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Lovely had quit the Congress and joined the BJP in the presence of party president Amit Shah.

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Led by Modi-Shah, BJP to carpet-bomb TN

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

For the first 90 days of 2021, from January 5 onwards, one Union minister will visit one district in Tamil Nadu every week till the assembly election.

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

'Farmers' stir can end in 5 minutes if...': Raut

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Sena leader said the protesters are India's own farmers and the government should have a dialogue with them.

MCD House fails to elect standing committee amid ruckus

MCD House fails to elect standing committee amid ruckus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi House was adjourned for the day on Thursday as ruckus and sloganeering continued over the election of six members of the standing committee.

'Yes, we made mistakes, will introspect': Kejriwal after MCD loss

'Yes, we made mistakes, will introspect': Kejriwal after MCD loss

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Accepting his mistakes, Kejriwal asserted that it's time to get back to work.

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal also got another term at the post, as BJP candidate Soni Pal withdrew her nomination. Iqbal and Pal were the two rival candidates for the post of deputy mayor.

Thackeray loyalists guard Sena office at BMC HQ

Thackeray loyalists guard Sena office at BMC HQ

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Notably, CM Shinde on Monday said no claim will be laid on any party property post the Election Commission's decision on the real Shiv Sena as "we are heirs of Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology and have no temptations".

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

In Godhra, Hindutva and Modi still key factors, but corruption an issue too

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Twenty years after the burning of a train in Godhra killed 59 'karsevaks' and triggered one of India's worst post-Partition riots, the poll-scape reflects the yawning gulf between the two communities.

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari's house ransacked, 4 arrested

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari's house ransacked, 4 arrested

Rediff.com1 May 2017

"This is a very big threat. It was an attack on my life. Two of our staff members are injured. Their intentions were very dangerous. Looks like a big conspiracy, that too with police involvement. No one should be spared," Tiwari said after the incident.

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, Thackeray lashed out at Shinde, whose rebellion in June this year brought down the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government in the state.

Former Delhi Women Congress chief joins BJP

Former Delhi Women Congress chief joins BJP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

She praised Modi's policies and the changes he has made over the past three years.

Uddhav joins MVA allies meet, plan joint rallies in Maha

Uddhav joins MVA allies meet, plan joint rallies in Maha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to the sources, it was decided that the MVA will hold revenue division-wise rallies where leaders of all the three Opposition outfits will participate.

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The campaign will reach a high decibel level next week when BJP state chief K Annamalai is expected to take up a blitzkrieg campaign against the ruling DMK.

MCD results fallout: Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken quits

MCD results fallout: Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken quits

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Meanwhile, Sheila Dikshit said that the Congress needed aggressive campaignin and nobody asked her for campaigning.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Patel quota stir: New leaders emerge on Guj political arena

Patel quota stir: New leaders emerge on Guj political arena

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The quota stir by Patels has led to the emergence of new leaders on the political scene of Gujarat.

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

BJP councillors inflicted deadly attack on me: Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

At a press conference in New Delhi, she alleged that her colleague Ashu Thakur was also attacked by another BJP councillor.

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Swarajya Abhiyan has been campaigning on varied issues, ranging from agriarian crisis to corruption.

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

After setting fire to three bottles filled with petrol, he threw them at the BJP state headquarters in the early hours.

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Stalin makes Karunanidhi's dream come true

Rediff.com7 May 2021

"Stalin is the future of the party," said late Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam patriarch M Karunanidhi about six years ago at a party meet when his son was party treasurer.

Bypoll: Uddhav camp nominee moves HC over delay in accepting resignation

Bypoll: Uddhav camp nominee moves HC over delay in accepting resignation

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Rutuja Latke, the candidate of 'Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' party for the upcoming Andheri (east) bypoll, on Wednesday moved the Bombay high court seeking a direction to the Mumbai civic body to accept her resignation as its employee.

Sena's Dussehra rally will be held at Shivaji Park: Uddhav

Sena's Dussehra rally will be held at Shivaji Park: Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday asserted that the party's annual Dussehra rally will be held at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Tamil Nadu polls: A test for AIADMK, DMK

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The new entrants in Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have decided to stay away from the elections, reports T E Narasimhan.

Uddhav vs Shinde: First electoral test on Nov 3 in Andheri East bypoll

Uddhav vs Shinde: First electoral test on Nov 3 in Andheri East bypoll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

After rebelling against the Shiv Sena leadership, the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will face its first popularity test in the November 3 bypoll to the Andheri (East) assembly segment in Mumbai, which was represented by Shiv Sena MLA the late Ramesh Latke.

Discontent brews within Delhi BJP over MCD ticket distribution

Discontent brews within Delhi BJP over MCD ticket distribution

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Party sources claimed that many BJP MLAs and MPs are upset over the chosen candidates, with the party symbol withheld on eight seats due to dispute over ticket distribution.