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TMC’s Jahangir Khan withdraws from re-election after West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari’s development promise

TMC’s Jahangir Khan withdraws from re-election after West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari’s development promise

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Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress’s Falta candidate Jahangir Khan on Tuesday announced he was withdrawing from the May 21 re-election in the assembly segment, stating that Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s promise of a special package for the area’s development prompted him to take the decision. Addressing a press conference, Khan said he took the decision keeping Falta’s interests in mind. “I am the son of Falta, and I want the area to be at peace and grow,” he said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

From prison to assembly: Why Akhil Gogoi’s Sivasagar re-election is a litmus test for regionalism

From prison to assembly: Why Akhil Gogoi’s Sivasagar re-election is a litmus test for regionalism

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Raijor Dal founder and sitting MLA Akhil Gogoi is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from his home constituency of Sivasagar (Sibsagar). Often referred to as the “Son of the Soil,” Gogoi is a leading voice for regionalism and indigenous rights, heading the Raijor Dal as part of the broader opposition alliance aiming to challenge the ruling BJP’s decade-long dominance. Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi stages a protest on the first day of the four days long Budget (Vote on Account) Session 2026 of the Assam Legislative Assembly (ALA) at ALA premises, in Guwahati on Monday. (Pitamber Newar) ALSO READ People’s MLA vs ‘The System’: why all eyes are on Raijor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi in Assam assembly election 2026 Gogoi’s 2026 campaign is built on his legacy as a firebrand activist. Since winning his first election in 2021 while still in judicial custody, he has transformed Sivasagar into a bastion of anti-CAA sentiment and grassroots resistance. In this election, he has framed the contest as a battle for the “survival of Assamese identity,” frequently highlighting issues …

PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese on re-election as Australian PM | Latest News India

PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese on re-election as Australian PM | Latest News India

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May 03, 2025 06:48 PM IST PM Modi said he looks forward to working together to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance shared vision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Anthony Albanese on his resounding victory and re-election as prime minister of Australia, and said he looks forward to working with him to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.(AP/File) Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years. “Congratulations @AlboMP on your resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia! This emphatic mandate indicates the enduring faith of the Australian people in your leadership,” Modi said on X. “I look forward to working together to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance our shared vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” he said. News / India News / PM Modi congratulates Anthony Albanese on re-election as Australian …

In Maharashtra village, winning candidate and some residents plan repoll using ballot papers, backtrack after police step in | Pune News

In Maharashtra village, winning candidate and some residents plan repoll using ballot papers, backtrack after police step in | Pune News

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A plan to “hold re-election using ballot papers” in Markadwadi village of Maharashtra’s Malshiras assembly constituency – to “verify” polling done through EVMs – was cancelled after the police warned of action citing orders of the administration. The “polling” was to start at 8 am, but the police issued prohibitory orders to prevent people from gathering. Elected NCP (SP) candidate Uttamrao Jankar, who led the call for re-polling, claimed the plan was cancelled following police pressure. The village is considered Jankar’s stronghold. In the November 20 state polls, the results of which were declared on November 2, Jankar defeated sitting BJP legislator Ram Satpute by 13,147 votes. Jankar won the seat, but Markadwadi residents claimed he polled fewer votes in their village against Satpute, which was implausible. Jankar got 843 votes, while BJP candidate Satpute got 1,003 votes in the village. After the administration raised objections about the re-polling, heavy police deployment was arranged in the village. Some villagers printed ballot papers with the names of all candidates and party symbols in the same sequence …

AAP “Fishing In Congress’ Waters” As Arvind Kejriwal Plots Re-Election Bid

AAP “Fishing In Congress’ Waters” As Arvind Kejriwal Plots Re-Election Bid

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New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party is “fishing” in the Congress‘ waters for “strong candidates” before the 2025 Delhi election, sources told NDTV Thursday. The focus, sources said, is on stymying that party’s revival – notwithstanding a national-level alliance between the two INDIA bloc partners – in the city. The AAP and the Congress managed to find common ground for the April-June federal election but have been unable to agree deals since for state polls. The most recent example of this was last month’s Haryana election, which the Congress lost amid criticism its state unit refused to share seats. Meanwhile, AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal will personally run point on his party’s solo bid to win a third consecutive Delhi Assembly election, sources said. The ex-Chief Minister – who resigned September after (finally) securing bail in the alleged liquor policy scam – will “micro-manage” the re-election bid. That bid that began this afternoon with an early first list of 11 candidates. Three political leaders on that list are recent inductions from the Congress. The other three …

NDTV Exclusive: What Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Seeking Re-Election, Said About India

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Sri Lanka Polls: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75, is seeking to be re-elected. Colombo: A day before Sri Lanka votes for the next President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who currently occupies the post spoke to NDTV. During the interview, he spoke about his country’s special bond with India and how he aims to strengthen ties, if re-elected. Here are his top 5 quotes on India-Sti Lanka relations: “India and Sri Lanka have to have a close economic relationship. The vision statement that Prime Minister Modi and I had issued mentions this,” Mr Wickremesinghe, who is seeking another term as President, told NDTV. Speaking further about areas of shared investment and development, Mr Wickremesinghe said, “India has a huge demand of renewable energy, as do we. That is an area we seek to strengthen ties. When the Singapore-India pipeline (via Andaman and Nicobar Islands) is complete, we too can look for opportunity in it.” Other significant area that he said Sri Lanka aims partner with India for is to enhance port infrastructure and to get more tourists …

Re-election a tall task in Indian politics | Latest News India

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In the ongoing 2024 general elections, more than 8,000 candidates are competing for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. Many of these individuals are contesting for the first time. Voters queue up to cast their vote at a polling station in Barrackpore, West Bengal, on Monday. (ANI) One cornerstone of India’s electoral politics is the high turnover of elected representatives. Contrary to common practice in most democracies, incumbent candidates in India do not benefit from incumbency advantage; in fact, scholars have long spoken of an “incumbency disadvantage” in the Indian context. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! In 2019, 226 elected members of Parliament (MPs) were incumbents (41%), which is a low figure considering that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consolidated the single-party majority it won in 2014. Only half of the BJP’s MPs (154 out of 303, to be exact) were elected in 2014, and 139 of its 149 non-incumbent MPs were elected to Parliament for the first time. Among …

India’s Rising Global Stature, PM Modi’s Leadership To Likely Help His Re-Election: Survey

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New Delhi: Unemployment and inflation are the main concerns of Indian voters but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong leadership and India’s rising global stature will likely help his re-election bid, a survey shows. The findings illustrate that benefits of India’s world beating growth are starkly different for its 1.4 billion people as creation of jobs, despite PM Modi’s domestic manufacturing push over the last 10 years, is still a challenge. India starts voting in a seven-phase general election on April 19 that PM Modi is expected to win easily. Votes will be counted on June 4. Unemployment was the primary concern of 27% of the 10,000 voters surveyed by Lokniti-CSDS across 19 of India’s 28 states, with the price rise coming second at 23%, the Hindu newspaper said. Nearly two-thirds, or 62% of those surveyed, said finding jobs had become more difficult in the last five years, PM Modi’s second term as prime minister. Although 22% said “the most liked action” of PM Modi’s government was the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Lord …

Lizzo says, ‘I QUIT,’ after performance at Biden’s re-election fundraiser; cites bullying and lies

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American rapper and singer Lizzo has sent shockwaves through the music industry with a sudden announcement. The artist took to her Instagram to share an ‘I Quit’ letter following her performance at Biden’s re-election fundraiser. The 35-year-old blamed bullying and lies as the driving forces behind her decision. It’s still unclear whether she meant quitting music-making or leaving social media platforms, but fans have been rallying behind her, hitting back at online critics and those who are slamming her. Lizzo’s apology for using the word spaz in a song appeared on Instagram in less than 48 hours. Also read: Sean Diddy Combs’s another ‘disturbing’ video with teen Justin Bieber viral amid sex trafficking raids Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Lizzo shares an emotional Instagram update “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet,” Lizzo wrote on Instagram. The singer, who has been battling an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit after three of her former backup dancers accused her of “creating …

BJP’s ‘minority’ jibe amid Rahul Gandhi’s LS re-election bid from Wayanad | Latest News India

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s decision to re-contest from Kerala’s Wayanad in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat’s Jhalod town.(Reuters) Former union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned why Gandhi was not contesting elections from Amethi. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. He also alleged that Gandhi is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad due to the Congres party’s dependence on minority politics. “He (Rahul Gandhi) claims that the entire nation is in Congress’ favour then why he is not contesting elections from Amethi?” Prasad was quoted as saying by ANI. “He went to Wayanad because the minorities are in the majority there. Congress’ whole politics is dependent on minorities.” Rahul Gandhi is set to contest from Kerala’s Wayanad seat again in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party’s central election committee (CEC) decided on Thursday evening, people aware of developments said. There is speculation that Gandhi may also fight from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, …