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Abhishek refutes allegations of contesting 2026 Assembly polls from Nandigram

Abhishek refutes allegations of contesting 2026 Assembly polls from Nandigram

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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: PTI Trinamool Congress general secretary and nephew of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday (December 1, 2025) refuted speculations of contesting upcoming Assembly polls from Nandigram. “I will contest from wherever the party asks me to, whether Nandigram, Darjeeling or anywhere else,” the Diamond Harbour MP said. Union Minister of State and senior BJP leader Sukanata Majumdar has fuelled speculations in the political circles by saying that Mr. Banerjee may contest from Nandigram Assembly constituency in 2026 Assembly polls. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari had defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2021 Assembly polls by a margin of 1956 votes. After the defeat from Nandigram in May 2021 Ms. Banerjee was elected to the State Assembly from Bhabanipur Assembly seat in Kolkata in bypolls that was held in September 2021. “He (Sukanta Majumdar) may be expressing his own wish, but matters concerning AITC’s internal decisions are for the party alone to decide.. And if Sukanta Majumdar were as politically …

Women candidates contesting 2024 Lok Sabha polls were 800 as against 726 in 2019, says EC report – India TV

Women candidates contesting 2024 Lok Sabha polls were 800 as against 726 in 2019, says EC report – India TV

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Image Source : PTI The EC said in the report that the female voter turnout stood at 65.78 per cent as compared to 65.55 per cent for male electors this Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission on Thursday released 42 Statistical Reports on Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections held simultaneously. In the report, the EC said that women candidates contesting 2024 Lok Sabha polls were 800 as against 726 in 2019. The EC said these 100 statistical reports will be a treasure trove for academicians, researchers, election watchers worldwide for in-depth analysis and policy insights. “The Lok Sabha Elections creates world record with 64.64 crore voters exercising their franchise. Number of nominations filed stood at 12,459 in 2024, as compared to 11,692 in 2019. 8,360 candidates contest elections as against 8,054 in 2019,” the EC said in the report. The EC said in the report that the female voter turnout stood at 65.78 per cent as compared to 65.55 per cent for male electors this Lok Sabha …

UDF, LDF contesting polls supported by communal forces: Surendran

UDF, LDF contesting polls supported by communal forces: Surendran

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Thrissur BJP State president K. Surendran has alleged that communal forces are supporting not only Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi but also CPI(M) polit bureau member A. Vijayaraghavan. Addressing the media here on Sunday, he said that it is not a new revelation that communal forces support the Congress. He alleged that both the LDF and UDF are contesting elections with the support of communal forces. The BJP leader was responding to the recent remarks by Mr. Vijayaraghavan that “fundamentalist votes” catalysed the victories of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. “Every body knows the reason behind the recent revelations of Mr. Vijayaraghavan. The CPI(M) lost the support of the majority community and leaders like Mr. Vijayaraghavan are trying to regain that support by making such remarks. His party has open alliances with organisations like the PDP and the INL. They also had formed alliances with the Popular Front and Jamaat-e-Islami. While the UDF is in an open alliance with the Muslim League, SDPI, and Jamaat-e-Islami.” CPI(M) is trying to recruit the Popular Front cadres …

Kerala CM criticises Priyanka Gandhi, accuses her of contesting Wayanad by-polls with Jamaat-e-Islami support – India TV

Kerala CM criticises Priyanka Gandhi, accuses her of contesting Wayanad by-polls with Jamaat-e-Islami support – India TV

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Image Source : FACEBOOK/ KERALA CM Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Days ahead of the by-elections in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday (November 7) launched a scathing attack against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, alleging that she is contesting the elections in the constituency with the backing of Jamaat-e-Islami. Speaking during an event in Kerala on Thursday, the veteran Marxist leader, while criticizing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, posed a question to the Congress. “Shouldn’t those who stand for secularism oppose all forms of sectarianism?” the veteran Marxist leader stated. “The by-election in Wayanad has exposed the Congress party’s secular mask completely. Priyanka Gandhi is running as a candidate there with the backing of Jamaat-e-Islami. So, what exactly is Congress’s stance? Our country is not unfamiliar with Jamaat-e-Islami. Does that organisation’s ideology align with democratic values?” the Kerala CM remarked. Jamaat-e-Islami disregards nation’s governance structure Significantly, during the statement, the Kerala Chief Minister also targeted Jamaat-e-Islami, stating that the organisation does not value the nation or its democracy. Vijayan said the …

Congress suspends three rebels contesting assembly seats in Pune | Pune News

Congress suspends three rebels contesting assembly seats in Pune | Pune News

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THE Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday suspended three of its rebel candidates who are contesting from three assembly seats in Pune city. The party said the three have been suspended from the primary membership of the party for a period of six years. The three who have been suspended include Aba Bagul, who has rebelled in Parvati assembly constituency where NCP (SP) candidate Ashwini Kadam is contesting, Kamal Vyavahare who has rebelled in Kasba Peth seat against party candidate Ravindra Dhangekar, and Manish Anand who has rebelled against Congress’s atta Bahirat in Shivajinagar constituency. Maharashtra Congress chief spokesperson Atul Londhe told The Indian Express, “All those who have rebelled against MVA candidates across Maharashtra have been suspended for a period of six years. They were earlier asked to support official MVA candidates but they refused to budge.” Kamal Vyavahare, one of the rebels, said she has already forwarded her resignation to the party. Manish Anand too said he quit the Congress on November 1. Click here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated …

NCP expels leader for contesting Maharashtra Elections against Chandrakant Patil

NCP expels leader for contesting Maharashtra Elections against Chandrakant Patil

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The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Pawar on Wednesday expelled Vijay Dakle, a local party functionary, for anti-party activities. Dakle, head of NCP`s social cell, is contesting as an independent candidate from Kothrud Assembly constituency in Pune against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chandrakant Patil, the ruling Mahayuti coalition`s official candidate and sitting Member of Legislative Assembly. He is also a member of the state NCP`s executive committee. A letter issued by NCP city unit president Deepak Mankar said he was being expelled as despite repeated instructions to withdraw from the fray, he chose to contest against the alliance`s candidate.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP contesting most seats in Marathwada

Maharashtra Assembly election 2024: BJP contesting most seats in Marathwada

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting on the most number of seats — 20 of 46 — in the Marathwada region in the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, news agency PTI reported. The region in Central Maharashtra comprises the districts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad, and Parbhani. It has been the epicentre of the Maratha protests steered by activist Manoj Jarange. The Mahayuti — comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) could win only one of the eight seats in Marathwada in the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year. The Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde, has fielded candidates in 16 constituencies in this region. Five ministers from Shinde`s cabinet have been given tickets in the region.  NCP has nominated nine candidates in Marathwada for the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024. The party has not fielded any candidate in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna and Dharashiv districts, while the Shiv Sena will not be contesting any seats in Beed and Latur, PTI reported. …

‘Won’t sabotage INDIA’s prospects’: RJD on contesting Jharkhand polls alone | Latest News India

‘Won’t sabotage INDIA’s prospects’: RJD on contesting Jharkhand polls alone | Latest News India

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Oct 20, 2024 05:01 PM IST Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren announced that his party JMM and Congress will contest 70 out of 81 seats. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday reiterated its disappointment with INDIA bloc allies Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) over seat sharing for Jharkhand assembly elections.  However, the party said it would not settle for 12 seats but will not sabotage the prospects of INDIA bloc even if it decides to contest alone.  “Less than 12-13 seats are not acceptable to us as the RJD has a strong hold on 18-20 seats. If we are asked to contest three-four seats, we are not ready to make any sacrifices,” PTI quoted RJD MP Manoj Jha as saying. Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren with RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Manoj Kumar Jha during a meeting ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, in Ranchi.(PTI) “Our sole aim is to defeat BJP, we will not sabotage the INDIA bloc,” he said. Jha, a Rajya Sabha MP, said even if the RJD decided to …

AAP may consider contesting couple of seats in Maharashtra: Party`s Goa chief

AAP may consider contesting couple of seats in Maharashtra: Party`s Goa chief

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said it may consider fighting the next month`s Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 on a couple of seats, reported news agency PTI. The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is part of the opposition`s INDIA bloc. In Maharashtra, three constituents of the INDIA bloc – Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP) – are fighting the elections under the banner of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) against the ruling Mahayuti alliance, reported PTI. Addressing a press conference at Kudal in Maharashtra`s coastal Sindhudurg district on Friday, AAP`s Goa unit president Amit Palekar said his party is working on strengthening its base in the Konkan belt, particularly in Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts, and also in Kolhapur in western Maharashtra, reported PTI. The party has grown substantially in the Konkan belt, as the local population is looking at alternatives to BJP`s Union minister Narayan Rane and his “politics of vendetta”, he said. “The AAP stands strongly with the INDIA bloc allies for the November 20 Maharashtra elections but if political developments permit, then the party may …

Haryana BJP Expels Rebel Contesting Against Chief Minister, Seven Others

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New Delhi: The Haryana BJP has expelled eight rebels from the party days ahead of the October 5 assembly elections. The leaders have been expelled for six years after they filed nominations as Independents, contesting against leaders of the BJP including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.  A statement by state party chief Mohan Lal Badoli said the list includes former minister Ranjit Chautala, who had quit the post after he was denied ticket. Sandeep Garg, who had filed nomination to contest against Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini from Ladwa was expelled as well. All eight have been expelled for six years. The other six expelled leaders are Zile Ram Sharma, who is contesting from the Assandh seat, former minister Bachan Singh Arya from Safido, Radha Ahlawat from Meham, Naveen Goyal from Gurgaon, and Kehar Singh Rawat from Hathin and former MLA Devendra Kadyan. Ranjit Chautala had decided to quit the party after he was denied the poll ticket from Rania, the seat he represented in assembly as an independent MLA. Having stepped down from the …