Three-gen corporate rule in Indian politics—How dynasts conform & how they can break free
Jayant Chaudhary is not the first. In the past decade, the BJP has attempted hostile takeovers of dynast-ruled parties by either appropriating their vote bank or minority shareholders. Key Points
ThePrintHisar MP Brijendra Singh resigns from BJP, meets Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Brijendra Singh, former MP from Hisar, resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing compelling political reasons. He met with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi along with Former Union Minister Birender Singh. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish Kumar may take oath as JD(U)-BJP government's Chief Minister on Jan 28: Sources
Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as the Chief Minister of a new alliance between the Janata Dal (United) and BJP in Bihar on January 28, sources said. BJP leader Sushil Modi is likely to be his deputy, sources added. Key Points
India TodayIn BJP and Congress’s three-decade Rajasthan duopoly, no space for a third wheel
Since the emergence of the two parties as the primary contestants in the state’s political arena, no party has been able to find any success. Now, the JJP wants to contest in Rajasthan but the BJP, its ally in Haryana, is maintaining silence. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRupee worst fall over a year as vote count shows narrower win for BJP-led NDA
The rupee closed at 83.53 against the U.S. dollar. The Reserve Bank of India likely stepped in to limit the rupee's decline. Key Points
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HTLS 2023: PM Narendra Modi delivers closing address, talks about mental barriers, Chandrayaan 3 success
HTLS 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of India “will break all the barriers and support” the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming polls. He also spoke about breaking mental barriers and, at the same time, highlighted India's Chandrayaan-3 mission success. Key Points
mintLok Sabha elections may be preponed, says Nitish Kumar ahead of Oppn unity meet
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said that t is possible that Lok Sabha elections may be held before time, i.e., this year itself Key Points
Hindustan TimesMorning brief: AAP posts screenshot of app 'used to edit’ Vinesh Phogat’s image
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan arrested for derogatory remarks against PM, BJP leaders
A Mumbai man has been arrested for allegedly using abusive language on social media against several Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ghulam Kazi was identified by police after he issued death and rape threats in a series of Facebook Live videos from his native village. He had also accused Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and state government officials of taking public space designated for a garden to build a chawl. Kazi will be produced in court on Sunday. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesOpposition unity must in the interest of the nation: Nitish after meeting Pawar, Uddhav in Mumbai
When asked if the NCP patriarch will be the main face of the Opposition, Mr. Kumar said that there will be nothing more delightful than that. Key Points
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Karnataka Election 2023 Live: Voting begins in 224 Assembly seats, 2615 candidates in fray
Karnataka Election 2023 Live Voting: A total of 2,613 candidates are in fray in the high-octane battle. The BJP has fielded 224 candidates across all seats, Congress in 223 seats and Janata Dal (Secular) in 207 seats. Key Points
FinancialexpressFrom HT Archives: In BJP, a political behemoth is born
The Janata Party has been formally split, creating the Bharatiya Janata Party, with Atal Behari Vajpayee as its first President. The new party will have a separate constitution, election symbol, and flag. Vajpayee announced Vijaya Raje Scindia and Ram Jethmalani as two of the three vice-presidents. The party will focus on rural development and fulfilling the aspirations of Jayaprakash Narayan. Vajpayee urged opposition parties to field single candidates against the Congress-I in assembly elections. The first task of the new party will be to mobilize the Indian people to meet the growing challenge of "dynastic dictatorship." | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s visit to boundary village in Odisha triggers political controversy
Six Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs accompanied Mr. Pradhan during the celebration of Odisha’s Foundation Day at Phatsineru. Key Points
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