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BJP Picks Youth Leader Abhishek Kumar for Bihar's Bankipur Assembly Seat With Nitin Nabin at National Helm
A long-time functionary of the Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Abhishek has established himself through years of organisational work and field-level engagement. His candidature not only recognises his sustained contribution to the party but also aligns with the constituency's social equations. A member of the influential Kayastha community, which has a significant presence in the urban areas of Patna, his nomination is expected to help the BJP retain its traditional support base while presenting a fresh face to voters.
PM Modi Highlights India-Indonesia Ties, Recalls Biju Patnaik Connection in Jakarta
Referring to the shared historical journey of the two countries, Modi said, "Both our nations gained independence around the same time: Indonesia in 1945 and India in 1947".
'I copy your career': Indonesia's President Hails PM Modi's 'Progress' as Banquet Breaks Into Applause
The light-hearted moment unfolded as India and Indonesia announced a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in defence, technology, education and agriculture.
"You Want Us To Regulate Chief Minister's Visits?" Supreme Court Questions DMK Over Plea
A bench comprising Justice KV Viswanathan and Justice Alok Aradhe expressed strong displeasure over the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's plea, questioning why the court was being asked to intervene in matters involving a political leader's public activities.
PM Modi Awarded Indonesia's Highest Civilian Honour During Two-Day State Visit
The award, formally known as the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna, is the country's highest state decoration. As the top class of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia (Bintang Republik Indonesia), it represents Indonesia's foremost order of merit and is bestowed by the President on individuals who have rendered extraordinary service to the nation.
NDA Alleges 'Mass Irregularities' in Karnataka SIR; CM DK Shivakumar Responds
In their representation, the delegation called for a comprehensive inquiry, compulsory door-to-door re-verification of every enumeration form, and stringent legal action against officials and political functionaries found to have violated the prescribed process.
Watch | After Jan Suraaj's Debut Setback, Prashant Kishor to Fight Bankipur Bypoll: 'Even As Lone MLA, I'll...'
Addressing a press conference, Kishor confirmed that he would contest the seat, which became vacant after BJP leader Nitin Nabin resigned following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
BJP's Rajya Sabha strength set to rise by three after likely unopposed election
The vacancies arose after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the Trinamool Congress in June amid a broader internal conflict within the party. Ray and Baraik were scheduled to serve until August 8, 2029, while Dev's tenure was due to end on April 2, 2030.
Yogi Adityanath attacks Opposition over ‘love, land and spit jihad’ remarks
Speaking at the Awadh region Shakti Kendra Sanyojak Sammelan held at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in the presence of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Adityanath described Shakti Kendras as the foundation of India's democratic structure, saying they serve as the first point of contact with every voter.
J&K School Textbook Describes Terrorists, Separatists as 'Great Personalities'; BJP Alleges 'Academic Jihad'
According to allegations, the publication was supplied to government schools under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme and contains content portraying separatist figures such as Maqbool Bhat, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Shabir Shah, Masarat Alam, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Maulvi Farooq as “legends".
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