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Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti halts 'Constitution change' narrative, wins lion's share of SC-ST seats
The Mahayuti alliance dominated Maharashtra's reserved assembly seats, securing 21 of 29 Scheduled Caste and 21 of 24 Scheduled Tribe seats. This victory follows their campaign highlighting concerns about potential changes to reservation policies. The BJP, Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP led the wins within the Mahayuti, while the MVA parties secured a smaller share.
Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Key candidates and seats to watch out for
Maharashtra Election 2024: Maharashtra’s 288-seat Legislative Assembly elections on 19 November 2024 will see a heated contest between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition. Prominent leaders, including Aaditya Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, and Devendra Fadnavis, face significant challenges in key constituencies like Worli, Baramati, and Nagpur South West. National political figures have campaigned vigorously, underlining the importance of this election for both state and national politics.
Jharkhand Election 2024: Here are 10 high-profile seats to watch out for
Jharkhand Assembly election key seats: Jharkhand awaits assembly election results as counting begins, with the BJP-led NDA and JMM-led INDIA alliance vying for control. Record voter turnout was recorded, and key seats with prominent candidates will determine the outcome and the future of the state's leadership.
Jharkhand Elections 2024: PM Modi congratulates Hemant Soren and JMM after INDIA bloc sweeps the state
The JMM-led INDIA bloc is poised to form the next government in Jharkhand, having crossed the majority mark of 41 seats in the 2024 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren, are also leading in their respective constituencies.
"BJP-NDA alliance will secure over 51 seats, form govt": Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi
Jharkhand BJP Chief Babulal Marandi expressed confidence that the BJP-NDA alliance will win over 51 seats in the Assembly elections. He cited public discontent with the ruling Hemant Soren-led JMM government and alleged corruption within the administration. Marandi is contesting from the Dhanwar constituency against JMM's Nizam Uddin Ansari.
Come out with reservation blueprint, distribution plan among castes, sub-castes: Rajnath to Congress
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress's proposal for a caste census, calling it a political tactic. He questioned how Congress would manage reservation quotas among India's numerous castes and sub-castes, demanding a concrete plan. Singh accused Congress of opportunistic politics and highlighted BJP's corruption-free governance in Jharkhand.
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Polling begins for 43 seats in first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Voting for 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand began on Wednesday, with the JMM-led coalition seeking to retain power and the BJP campaigning aggressively. Key contests include former CM Champai Soren facing a challenge from the JMM and BJP's Geeta Kora competing against Congress. The second phase of elections will be held on November 20.
Centre plans to conduct census next year, no decision on caste yet
The Centre plans to conduct the delayed decadal census next year and complete it by 2026, updating the National Population Register. Discussions on including caste data are ongoing. A potential delimitation exercise post-census may require constitutional amendments, addressing concerns of southern states.
BJP central panel meets to decide names for Jharkhand
BJP's central election committee met to discuss candidates for around 60 seats in Jharkhand, emphasizing 28 ST-reserved constituencies. Senior leaders and new joiners are being fielded to strengthen the party’s position. BJP is also allocating seats to allies AJSU, JDU, and negotiating with Chirag Paswan's party.
40 seats of Jammu and Kashmir go to polls today, main contest between BJP and Congress in Jammu
The third and final phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday will involve 40 constituencies. This includes 24 seats in Jammu division and 16 in Kashmir valley. The outcome will determine the fate of candidates from various parties including BJP, Congress and People’s Conference. Seven SC reserved seats in Jammu division are also going to polls.
Change from SC to general, RS Pura-Jammu South seat brings new dynamics into play
The R S Pura-Jammu South constituency, known for its Basmati farmers, is witnessing a fierce contest between Congress' Raman Bhalla and BJP's Dr Narinder Singh Raina. The seat, previously reserved for SCs, is now open to the general category, adding new dynamics to the race. Key issues include development and local concerns.
BJP announces sixth list of candidates for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections
BJP has released its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The elections will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with the results to be announced on October 8. The Congress has allied with the National Conference for the polls.
"Cong-NC alliance a necessity," says Farooq Abdullah, stresses on J-K statehood
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday advocated for the restoration of the region's statehood, asserting that the withdrawal of its autonomous status has not only snatched the state of its identity but also eroded the rights and resources of its people.
Centre earmarks four MBBS seats for 2024-25 for civilian victims of terrorism; seeks nomination before September 17
The Central government has allocated four MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year in medical colleges for the spouse and children of civilian victims of terrorism. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all states and Union Territories to widely publicize the move and invite applications by September 17, 2024.
Bill to provide representation to STs in Goa assembly likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha
The 'Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2024' is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha this week, aiming to provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The bill empowers the census commissioner to notify the population of STs in Goa and will amend the Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008 to allow ST reservation in the 40-member assembly.
'States can sub-classify Scheduled Castes for quota purposes'
The Supreme Court upheld sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for additional benefits, provided states can justify it with empirical data. The Court stressed identifying a 'creamy layer' among SCs/STs to maintain equitable representation and advised limiting reservation benefits to the first generation of beneficiaries who have achieved higher status.
INDIA bloc wants to loot country by dividing people on lines of caste, religion: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Indian National Congress (INDI) alliance of planning to divide the country based on caste and religion. Adityanath stated that the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, is serving the public and does not practice discrimination. He criticized the INDI bloc for attempting to divide the country based on caste and religion. Adityanath also accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being "anti-Ram, anti-national and anti-poor" and attempting to encroach on the rights of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Backward Castes categories.
Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, Aska seats on May 20. Key candidates and other details
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Odisha are scheduled in 4 phases, beginning on May 13 and concluding on June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4. Odisha, once a Congress stronghold, has experienced a notable political transformation, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under Naveen Patnaik's leadership dominating the political landscape in recent years.
Kurmi demand for ST status meets BJP's anti-corruption plank, TMC's development card in Purulia
Political analyst Debashis Ghorai, professor at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, said with most of the political parties fielding Kurmi candidates, there is a chance of a split in Kurmi votes, which could make things tough for the TMC candidate.
Bellary Lok Sabha polls 2024: Date, schedule, result, party-wise candidates and other key details
The Bellary Lok Sabha constituency, formed post-2008 delimitation, is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. With eight Assembly segments, Congress holds most seats, while BJP and JD(S) have one each. Elections for 2024 are set for May 7 (Phase 3) with results on June 4. Notable candidates include B. Sriramulu (BJP) and E Thukaram (INC). In 2019, BJP's Y Devendrappa won with a significant margin of 55707 votes.
Udaipur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
Udaipur, one of Rajasthan's 25 Lok Sabha constituencies, is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs), with Banswara and Dausa being the other two reserved seats. Both Udaipur and Banswara are part of the Tribal Sub-Plan area, recognizing tribal communities as indigenous. In the 2019 elections, Arjunlal Meena of the BJP secured victory with 871,548 votes, defeating Congress' Raghuvir Singh Meena by 437,914 votes.
First phase of polling in NDA’s favour says Prime Minister Modi
The PM was speaking in a rally in Chikkaballapur on his fourth visit to Karnataka since the announcement of the poll schedule, hoping to swing votes in six of the 14 constituencies going to the polls in a week. “The message is clear, from Chikkaballapur and Kolar is clear, Phir Ek Baar, Modi Sarkar,” he said. Slamming the INDI-alliance, he mocked them for the lack of a PM candidate, saying they lacked leadership. “The INDI Alliance currently lacks leadership, vision for the future, and their history is filled with scams,” he said.
No delay on EC's part, decision on holding LS and assembly polls together in JK after reviewing feedback: CEC Rajiv Kumar
The Election Commission will decide on holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together or separately in Jammu and Kashmir after reviewing the security situation and feedback from stakeholders, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said here on Wednesday. He also rejected criticism about the "delay" in holding assembly elections in the Union Territory, saying delimitation and necessary legislative processes were completed by December 2023 only.
Cabinet nod to bill to reserve seats for STs in Goa Assembly
The Union Cabinet approves a bill for Scheduled Tribes (ST) reservation in the Goa Legislative Assembly, addressing the community's lack of representation. The 'Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2024' empowers the Census Commissioner to determine ST population in Goa, enabling the Election Commission to amend constituency boundaries. This move aligns with Article 332 of the Constitution, ensuring proper ST representation in the assembly. The bill awaits introduction in the next Lok Sabha.
Congress suffers jolt in Gujarat as its Rajya Sabha MP Naran Rathwa joins BJP
Congress suffered a significant setback in Gujarat as its Rajya Sabha member and former Union minister, Naran Rathwa, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his son and numerous supporters. Rathwa, a tribal leader from Chhota Udepur, Gujarat, who served multiple terms in the Lok Sabha, made the move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Parliament passes three bills on Jammu and Kashmir
Parliament passed a bill to include two groups, namely Gadda Brahmin, and Koli, in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. The approval was granted to the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, extending recognition to these communities as Scheduled Tribes. The Upper House also cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote.
Full statehood to J-K would be restored at appropriate time: Amit Shah
In a landmark verdict, a five-judge constitution bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre's August 5, 2019 decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370, while directing restoration of statehood for J&K at the earliest and holding the assembly elections by September 30, 2024.
Amid push for caste census, all 8 Brahmin candidates of Congress lose polls in Chhattisgarh
The Congress's attempt to win over Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Chhattisgarh with a caste-based census and other pre-poll promises has been criticized by political analysts. The Congress fielded candidates from "upper castes" in 15 of the total 90 seats, but 13 of them, including eight from the Brahmin community, lost the polls. The ruling Congress suffered a shock defeat in the November assembly elections, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gaining 54 of the 90 seats.
The Central government is set to present the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the lower house for consideration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce both Bills, with the former amending the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act of 2004, focusing on reservation in jobs and educational institutions for various categories.
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