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    UP BJP likely to get new state president after national chief's election

    UP BJP likely to get new state president after national chief's election

    Speculation intensifies regarding the next Uttar Pradesh BJP president, with insiders suggesting the appointment will follow the election of the party's national president. The decision is influenced by upcoming panchayat elections in 2026 and state assembly polls in 2027, with the BJP weighing caste and regional factors.

    ECI abusing its powers, must be fought politically, legally: P Chidambaram

    ECI abusing its powers, must be fought politically, legally: P Chidambaram

    Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has accused the Election Commission of attempting to manipulate the electoral landscape of states. He alleges the Bihar voter revision exercise is disenfranchising voters while Tamil Nadu is illegally adding voters. Chidambaram asserts that these actions constitute an abuse of power that must be challenged through political and legal means.

    Rahul Gandhi has said right thing: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on 2024 Lok Sabha poll rigging claim

    Rahul Gandhi has said right thing: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on 2024 Lok Sabha poll rigging claim

    Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai supports Rahul Gandhi's claim of a rigged 2024 Lok Sabha election, asserting Gandhi will soon reveal evidence. Gandhi alleges the Indian election system is compromised, suspecting manipulation in over 80 Lok Sabha seats. The Election Commission claims Gandhi hasn't responded to their invitation to discuss his rigging allegations in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

    Rohan Jaitley demands public apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    Rohan Jaitley demands public apology from Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    Rohan Jaitley, son of the late Arun Jaitley, has demanded a public apology from Rahul Gandhi for alleging that his father threatened him regarding the 2020 farm laws. Jaitley emphasized that the laws were enacted after his father's death, making the accusation impossible.

    "If irresponsibility has a face...": Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    "If irresponsibility has a face...": Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    Finance Minister responded to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, as the latter claimed that Arun Jaitley was sent by the Modi government to "threaten" him for trying to fight against the farm laws.

    Warning bells for BJP as Independents surge in local polls in Uttarakhand

    Warning bells for BJP as Independents surge in local polls in Uttarakhand

    Uttarakhand's local elections show a mixed outcome. Independents won many Zila Panchayat seats. The BJP secured fewer seats than expected. Public anger towards some MLAs was evident. Congress leaders see this as a chance for revival. The BJP is planning a strategy to regain support. Assembly elections are scheduled for 2027.

    Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slams govt for scrapping metro project

    Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slams govt for scrapping metro project

    Naveen Patnaik criticizes the BJP government for halting the Bhubaneswar Metro project. He says it delays the city's progress. The previous plan was approved during Patnaik's term. The BJP defends its decision. They claim the old route was not practical. A broader Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack route is now under consideration. A new plan is in progress to connect major cities.

    'It can't be about land stir either': Congress amid controversy over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    'It can't be about land stir either': Congress amid controversy over remarks on Arun Jaitley

    Rahul Gandhi's recent claim that Arun Jaitley threatened him over his support for the anti-farm law agitation has sparked controversy. Opposition leaders, including some within the Congress, have expressed concern and embarrassment due to the contradiction, as Jaitley passed away a year before the protests began.

    Rahul Gandhi claims BJP wins since 2014 rigged, mum on Congress

    Rahul Gandhi claims BJP wins since 2014 rigged, mum on Congress

    Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party rigged elections since 2014. He alleged manipulation of up to 100 seats in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi stated that he has evidence of vote tampering. He recalled an alleged warning from Arun Jaitley. Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about voter list revisions in Bihar.

    Opposition mourns with Pakistan when terror camps are hit: PM Modi

    Opposition mourns with Pakistan when terror camps are hit: PM Modi

    Prime Minister Modi defended Operation Sindoor against Opposition criticism, asserting that some leaders are upset by the destruction of terror camps in Pakistan. He highlighted India's progress towards becoming the world's third-largest economy, countering remarks about a "dead economy." Modi also inaugurated development projects in Varanasi and distributed PM-Kisan funds to farmers.

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