YSRCP MLA detained at home after slapping voter at polling booth & getting it back in kind
Voter standing in queue at booth in Ithanagar locality in Tenali objected to MLA jumping queue-line to cast ballot. Clip shows MLA’s men pounced on man & raining blows on him. Key Points
ThePrintBJP MLA fires on ally leader at thana, opposition attacks Maharashtra government
India News: Read the latest news on the BJP MLA firing on an ally leader at Thana and the opposition's attack on the Maharashtra government. Stay updated with the political controversy and the actions taken by the authorities. Key Points
Times Of IndiaRajasthan BJP MLA faces protests from Muslim students over hijab: ‘Our children will turn up in lehenga chunni’
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya is facing protests from Muslim students in Jaipur for allegedly not allowing them to wear hijab in a government senior secondary school. In Jaipur, several school girls jammed the road outside the Subhash Chowk police station and raised slogans against the BJP legislator. Key Points
mintMiscreants throw petrol bomb at DMK functionary's event, no casualties
Miscreants threw petrol bomb at a DMK functionary's event, where Cuddalore district MLA was also present. No casualties have been reported. Key Points
India TodayUttarakhand BJP in turmoil after Independent MLA alleges plot to topple Dhami govt
Issue became embarrassing for BJP after ex-CMs Trivendra Singh Rawat & Ramesh Pokhriyal asked for probe into allegations. Episode has highlighted infighting within state party unit. Key Points
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Karnataka: BJP demands CBI or NIA probe into fake Aadhaar card, voter ID creation case
The BJP MLA noted that one should have a birth certificate to create an Aadhaar card.'If these documents are created by bypassing the birth certificate, then one can understand the clout the accused enjoy, ' he said. Key Points
FirstpostKarnataka polls: Denied ticket to contest, BJP MLA M P Kumaraswamy quits party
The three-time MLA said he will also be submitting his resignation as legislator to the Assembly Speaker soon. In the BJP's second list of 23 candidates announced last night, Deepak Doddaiah was named as candidate from Mudigere. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChhattisgarh Congress MLA calls for 'Hindu Rashtra', party says her 'personal opinion'
Congress MLA on Friday called for unity to build Hindu Rashtra. However, later the MLA clarified that her statement was wrongly projected by the Opposition. Key Points
India TodayBJP MLA Hira Solanki saves 3 youths from drowning in sea in Gujarat
BJP MLA Hira Solanki who was present at the beach jumped into the sea to save the drowning youths. Unfortunately, only three out of the four drowning youths could be rescued. Key Points
India TodayUddhav Thackeray's close aide Ravindra Waikar joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Ravindra Waikar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray, has joined the Shiv Sena (shinde) in a move that could hurt the UBT faction. Waikar had business interests with the Thackeray family and was being probed by the Enforcement Directorate for constructing a hotel on a plot of land reserved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a garden. Key Points
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Congress MLA made me lick shoes, cop urinated on me: Rajasthan Dalit man in FIR
A Dalit man in Jaipur has alleged that Congress MLA Gopal Meena made him lick his shoes and a DSP urinated on him. The victim also alleged that the legislator and the cop snatched his mobile phone and threatened him with dire consequences. Key Points
India TodayCase against SP MLA, others for hindering police work
MLA Atul Pradhan accused police of misbehaving and manhandling him and informed State assembly Speaker Satish Mahana about the matter. Pradhan said he would also register a complaint against misbehaviour of cops. The MLA also staged a dharna on the road. He was brought to police lines in Meerut and released thereafter. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMohan Yadav is next Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, was in Shivraj Chouhan cabinet
Mohan Yadav has been named the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He is an MLA from Ujjain South. Key Points
India TodayVideo of altercation between Punjab AAP leader, traffic official surfaces
A traffic police officer in Punjab accused AAP MLA, Amolak Singh, of misbehaving with him on Monday. He made the allegations after a video emerged, showing their altercation on social media. Key Points
India TodayCharge-sheet against Solanki describes his terror among people
The markets were closed and streets became deserted because of his fear, the charge-sheet submitted in the MP-MLA court said. In case Irfan or his brother Rizwan picked up a fight, the people began stocking food and medicines, fearing that law and order would go for a toss and curfew would be imposed, it explained. Key Points
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Bommai govt dogged by corruption cases in Karnataka election year | Here's a recap
The recent arrest of a Karnataka BJP MLA's son on corruption charges and the recovery of over Rs 6 crore from his residence has caused some embarrassment for the ruling Bommai government in the state. Let's look at all such corruption charges that have been levelled against the Bommai govt in the last year. Key Points
India TodayHow BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan became Tamil Nadu's 1st MLA to earn ISO certified tag for her office
Certification is for 3 yrs, subject to annual review. Coimbatore South MLA says she is keen on changing perception about lawmakers becoming unapproachable post elections. Key Points
ThePrintUttar Pradesh BJP MLA sentenced to 25 years in jail for raping minor
Ramdular Gond was sentenced to 25 years in jail on Friday, for the rape of a minor girl in 2014. The development has set the stage for his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Key Points
India TodayKarnataka Congress MLA enters Bigg Boss Kannada house, sparks controversy
Karnataka Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar faced criticism after he entered the Bigg Boss Kannada house. A complaint has been filed with the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Key Points
India TodaySetback for Akhilesh Yadav as slain MLA Raju Pal's wife likely to join BJP in UP
Pooja Pal, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA and wife of a former BSP MLA Raju Pal, is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with several other SP workers. She currently represents Uttar Pradesh's Chail seat in the state assembly. Key Points
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Bengal teachers' recruitment scam: TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested after 65-hour CBI grilling
TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha was arrested by the CBI after being questioned for 65 hours (nearly three days) in connection with the West Bengal teachers' recruitment scam. According to the central probe agency sources, the MLA was allegedly not cooperating in the investigation. Key Points
India TodayKarnataka elections | Six more MLAs miss the ticket as BJP announces second list of 23 names
The BJP on Wednesday released the second list of candidates comprising 23 names, a day after releasing the first list of 189 candidates. The highlight of the second list is that the party has denied the ticket to six more MLAs, including Madal Virupakshappa, who is facing a corruption probe by the Lokayukta and is currently in custody. With this, the total number of incumbent MLAs who have been denied the ticket has touched 17. Key Points
The HinduFormer MLA awarded 1-yr jail term for ‘indecent’ remarks
The MP/MLA court also slapped a fine of ₹10,000 on the former legislator. The leader was not arrested and secured bail as the nature of the offence isn’t serious. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWho is Bhajan Lal Sharma, BJP's pick for Rajasthan chief minister?
Bajan Lal Sharma is a first-time Rajasthan MLA. He won the Rajasthan Assembly elections by a margin of over 48000 votes. | Latest News India Key Points
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