POLITICS
Political Violence a ‘No-Go Area’, Says CEC Amid Baba Siddique Killing
Responding to a question without naming Maharashtra or the slain NCP leader, Kumar said that he was confident that the Commission will be able to prevent any form of political violence in the state that will dissuade voters.
Triangular Contest in Bihar Bypolls Following Prashant Kishor’s Entry
In contrast to previous bye-elections, this one appears to be more competitive with the advent of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, which will make it a triangular contest along with the traditional competition between National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Grand Alliance, or Mahagathbandhan. It will also be quite interesting whether Prashant Kishor becomes the main challenger or finally cuts into the vote percentage of NDA or that of the Grand Alliance candidates.
Over Nine Crore Voters to Decide Maharashtra's Fate on Nov 20
The polling in the state will be held in a single phase on November 20 at 1,00,186 polling stations spread at 52,789 locations and the counting would take place on November 23.
Assam to Hold Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats on Nov 13; BJP to Contest Three
The five seats fell vacant after five legislators including one cabinet minister were elected to the parliament in this year's Lok Sabha polls.
By-Elections on Nine Seats in UP: No Polling in Milkipur, Mayawati to Contest Alone
Voting for the Milkipur seat in Ayodhya will not happen, however, as it is involved in a legal case. The Election Commission announced that by-elections to nine of the ten Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh would take place.
‘Game On’, Kerala Gears Up for 3 By-Elections, Priyanka Gandhi Prepares for Poll Debut
The bypolls in Kerala will take place on November 13 and votes will be counted on November 23.
Maharashtra to Hold Polls on November 20, Jharkhand on November 13 and 20
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday that the notification for the polls would be issued on October 22 and nominations would open on the same day, with the last date on October 29. Scrutiny would be held on October 30 and the last date of withdrawal would be November 4.
Congress to Contest Jharkhand Polls as Part of JMM-led Alliance, BJP Confident of Forming Government
"We will contest elections with our alliance partners in the state. A final decision on seat sharing will be done soon. We are confident of winning elections on the back of development works done by us," Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Keshav Mahto said.
CM Yogi to Visit Family of Man Killed in Bahraich Violence
The clash took place when the Durga idol immersion procession was underway at Maharajgang market, Rehuwa Mansoor village, Bahraich on Sunday evening.
Congress' Jairam Ramesh Urges PM Modi to Take Opposition into Confidence Over Diplomatic Row with Canada
In a post on X, Ramesh said on Monday, "The Indian National Congress certainly hopes and expects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take into confidence the Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses of Parliament and the leaders of other political parties on this extremely sensitive and critical issue of India-Canada relations."
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