LS setback won't deter BJP, it will rule for next 35 yrs, says Shah. party sets 10-cr membership target
Party has a strong foundation, home minister tells BJP workers at a closed-door meeting. Sambit Patra says new members can join through missed calls, QR codes, NaMo app. Key Points
ThePrintMeet the BJP: Modi pitches party to the world as foreign leaders come visiting
BJP chief Nadda will likely meet with Malaysian PM when he visits India next week. Initiative to build ties with parties abroad began 2 years ago at Modi's behest, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintBJP approves TN chief Annamalai’s 3-month break to pursue fellowship at Oxford, replacement unlikely
Annamalai was at helm of party’s campaign in Tamil Nadu for Lok Sabha polls, but BJP did not win any seats. He himself failed to secure win in Coimbatore, considered a BJP stronghold. Key Points
ThePrintJoe, Bye-den: US President opts out of race, backs Kamala Harris
US Prez opts out of race, backs Kamala. President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOn edge after bypoll losses, Uttarakhand BJP stresses party worker is king. ‘Don’t impose, don't ignore’
Though party won all 5 Lok Sabha seats in state, it is shaky after the bypoll defeats. Former CM Tirath Singh Rawat expressed concern at the way party workers were being treated. Key Points
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Picnic for Libras, prom for Leos: 12 party theme ideas that perfectly match each zodiac sign
A party without a theme is monotonous. Spice things up by throwing zodiac-themed parties. Read to find your party theme. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfter INLD & JJP get just 2.61% voteshare, another Lal dynasty faces political irrelevance in Haryana
INLD risks losing its election symbol — pair of spectacles — used since Chaudhary Devi Lal's era. Meanwhile, JJP needs fresh faces by 2029 to consider any chance of revival. Key Points
ThePrintUK Elections 2024 Race for 10 Downing Street: What To Expect
The United Kingdom elections for the lower house are scheduled for July 4, 2024, with the two major political parties engaging in a battle to secure the majority. The Elections seek to elect the representatives who will form the government for the subsequent tenure. Key Points
India TodayAhead of D-Day, Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Rajnath Singh may coordinate with allies
The Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is intensifying efforts to form the government swiftly, with top party leaders engaging in discussions on Thursday to outline the government's structure. Senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and general secretary BL Santosh, held a crucial meeting at the residence of BJP chief JP Nadda. Additionally, separate meetings were conducted with senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionaries to gather insights and perspectives. Key Points
Economic TimesKashmir’s destiny lies with Delhi' — Apni party chief says BJP is ‘natural ally’, wants Modi as PM
Once considered close to PDP’s Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Bukhari founded the party in 2020. Kashmir needs a strong PM like Modi, he says. Key Points
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BJP looks to transfer vote as Altaf, Mehbooba fight to regain clout — factors in Anantnag-Rajouri
PDP chief is pitted in party stronghold against NC candidate, who is banking on Gujjar-Bakarwal votes. Apni party has fielded Zaffar Manhas, a Pahari supported by BJP. Key Points
ThePrintIndia Greens party takes Lok Sabha plunge & it's not afraid to lose deposits
India Greens party is contesting from South Delhi, Mumbai North West & Sangrur. Aim is to push environmental concerns into political discourse, says founder. Key Points
ThePrintFormer Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif set to retake helm of PML-N amidst internal strife
Nawaz, 74, will be elected president of the ruling party on May 11. Pakistan’s three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is all set to retake the helm... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLok Sabha polls: NCP (Sharad Pawar) names 7 candidates, fields Suresh Mhatre from Bhiwandi, Bajrang Sonawane from Beed
Nationalist Congress party (Sharad Pawar) announced the name of seven candidate for the Lok Sabha polls. The party has fielded Suresh Mhatre from Bhiwandi seat, and Bajrang Sonawane will be the candidate from the Beed seat. Key Points
mint'Was told I got votes due to upar wale log' — Bihar MP Ajay Nishad, who quit BJP after ticket denial
Nishad was replaced with Raj Bhushan Choudhary, whom BJP chose to field in his place in Muzaffarpur. Bihar minister Krishnanandan Paswan terms MP's decision as 'suicidal'. Key Points
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Lok Sabha elections: BSP releases list of 12 candidates, Nand Kishore Pundir to contest from Ghaziabad
The Bahujan Samaj party (BSP) announced its list of 12 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Led by Mayawati, the party has nominated Nand Kishore Pundir for the Ghaziabad seat. Sarwar Malik will contest from Lucknow, and Suresh Singh from Mathura. Hitendra Kumar and Gulshan Dev Shakya have been selected to run in the Aligarh and Mainpuri constituencies, respectively. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP's ad campaign attempting to link opposition party to George Soros: Congress urges EC to take action
Congress party complained about BJP's attempt to link Congress campaign to George Soros. They requested ECI to act against the authors of false propaganda. Key Points
mintYet another BRS leader K Srihari deserts party, joins Congress
Congress leaders have earlier invited Srihari to join the party. For various reasons, people are moving away from BRS. So, to serve the people and to do something for the constituency, he will take a call (on joining the Congress party), Srihari had said. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: Congress fields CP Joshi from Bhilwara, opts for new face over Moily in Chikkaballapur
Congress released its ninth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, including veteran CP Joshi from Rajasthan's Bhilwara. In Karnataka's Chikkaballapur, youth was prioritized over experience, with Raksha Ramaiah nominated instead of former Union minister M Veerappa Moily. The party continued its candidate announcements, with E Thukaram nominated for Bellary (ST) and Sunil Bose chosen for Chamarajanagar (SC). Key Points
Economic TimesCongress served Rs 1,700 cr notice by I-T Dept, a fresh setback ahead of Lok Sabha elections
The Congress party has been issued a notice of around Rs 1,700 crore by the Income Tax department, adding to its financial worries before the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as per a report from TOI on Friday. This action follows the rejection of the party's appeal against reassessment proceedings for four assessment years by the Delhi High Court. The newly imposed demand relates to assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21, encompassing penalties and interest. Key Points
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Ananthkumar Hegde, Pragya Thakur, Ramesh Bidhuri — why BJP denied tickets to Hindutva firebrands
Latest to join list is former Union minister and six-time MP Anantkumar Hegde. Yet some like Shobha Karandlaje & Madhavi Latha have managed to get poll tickets. Key Points
ThePrintTiming of Kejriwal's arrest is not right; you could have done it after elections, says Telangana CM Revant
Revanth Reddy, the Chief Minister of Telangana and a Congress leader, discusses various political issues ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in an interview. He criticizes the timing of the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, alleging it as politically motivated. Reddy also comments on the arrest of Kavitha and the electoral bond issue, accusing the BJP and BRS of using arrests for political gain. Key Points
Economic TimesPreity Zinta, Shilpa Shetty, Shriya Saran, Shehnaaz Gill stun in traditional outfits at Baba Siddique's Iftar party
Shamita Shetty, Orhan Awatramani, Gulshan Grover, Shweta Tripathi, Palak Tiwari, and Hina Khan also attended the party. See pics here. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndustrialist & former Congress MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP
Former Congress MP and industrialist Naveen Jindal recently announced his resignation from the Congress party on social media platform X. He has now joined the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), expressing his pride in serving under PM Modi's leadership and his commitment to contributing to PM Modi's vision of a developed India. Key Points
Economic TimesFor BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint. Key Points
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Top Delhi leaders in custody; who is calling the shots?
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in excise policy case sparks crisis for AAP ahead of elections. party leaders mobilize for protests and support. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesSystematic effort to cripple Congress: Sonia Gandhi
Congress leaders accused ruling establishment of freezing party accounts before elections, blaming PM Modi. Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi alleged a plot to dry up party funds and cripple Congress campaign. Key Points
Economic Times'Criminal action by PM Modi has crippled us before Lok Sabha elections', says Rahul Gandhi on freezing of
During a press conference, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Parliamentary party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, criticized the freezing of the party's bank accounts as a criminal action by the Prime Minister and Home Minister. Rahul Gandhi alleged that this was an assault on Indian democracy, preventing the party from taking necessary actions for the upcoming elections. Key Points
Economic TimesRebel trouble: BJP & Congress having tough time managing leaders
Eshwarappa, a senior OBC leader, has announced he will contest as an independent against the party candidate BY Raghavendra in Shivamogga to avenge denial of the party ticket to his son KE Kantesh. In Bengaluru, MP Sadananda Gowda is upset that the BJP has denied him re-nomination and is said to be exploring options. He is expected to announce his next move in a day or two. Key Points
Economic TimesCAA repeal, more autonomy to states, annulling Article 361 in DMK manifesto
The party has fielded Dayanidhi Maran from Central Chennai, Kanimozhi from Thoothukudi, TR Balu from Sriperumbudur and A Raja from Nilgiri. Out of 39 seats, the party has announced candidates for 21 constituencies, leaving nine for Congress and remaining for other allies. Key Points
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DMK releases 16-candidate list for Lok Sabha polls, vows not to implement CAA, UCC and NEP in manifesto
Stalin also launched the party's manifesto for the polls, which included promises to not implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the National Educational Policy (NEP) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The manifesto also made myriad other promises, including the appointment of 'good Governors,' granting statehood to Puducherry and a ban on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Key Points
Economic TimesVeteran BJP leader DV Sadananda Gowda may quit party, contest for Congress from Mysuru
Veteran BJP leader and former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda may depart from the party and stand as a Congress candidate in Mysuru. Amid speculation, on his birthday today, he's reportedly in talks with Congress leaders. His dissatisfaction over BJP's ticket denial from Bengaluru North prompted this potential move. Key Points
Economic TimesNDA, 'Mahagathbandhan' to lock horns: A SWOT analysis of political parties in Bihar
Polling in Bihar will be held in seven phases on April 19, 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25 and June 1, the Election Commission said on Saturday. For long seen as a junior ally flourishing in the reflected glory of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), the BJP has come into its own in Bihar, having outperformed the coalition partner in the assembly as well as parliamentary polls. Key Points
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