Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced biennial elections to nine seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council to be filled by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), with polling scheduled for May 12.According to a press note issued by the Commission, the terms of office of nine sitting members will expire on May 13, necessitating the elections.The members set to retire are Sanjay Kishanrao Kenekar, Neelam Diwakar Gorhe, Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, Sa…
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Gangtok, April 13 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at Samman Bhawan to review arrangements for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month, officials said. The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to coincide with the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Anniversary, marking five decades since Sikkim became part of the Indian Union.According to officials, the meeting undertook a comprehensive assessment of prepar…
Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Monday said that the decision to provide 33 per cent reservation for women is a historic moment that deserves to be recorded in golden letters, and described it as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong will.Speaking after watching the live telecast of the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan held in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and other dignitaries, Vijayendra said that the Prime Minister has un…
Patna, April 13 (IANS) Bihar politics is currently at a crucial juncture. As time passes, the buzz around the formation of a new government in the state is intensifying. April 14 and 15 are considered crucial as it is likely that the name of Bihar’s new Chief Minister will be revealed during this time.According to sources, the NDA has instructed all 202 of its MLAs to remain in Patna on April 14 and 15. No MLA will be allowed to leave the city during this period.The BJP leadership has appointed …
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Amid speculation over a cabinet reshuffle, more than 20 senior MLAs of the ruling Congress in Karnataka are planning a visit to Delhi to meet the party high command, a move that has gained significance against the backdrop of the leadership tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar.The Congress government has completed three years in power, and senior MLAs who have been elected three to five times …
Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday alleged that the state BJP government engaged solely in scams under the guise of crop procurement as it “continues to impose new conditions on farmers with the intent of ensuring that the government does not have to procure crops”. “Yet another scam is currently being orchestrated in the name of wheat and mustard procurement. Instead of actually procuring wheat and mustard, the government is imposing…
Bhopal, April 8 (IANS) With the wheat procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Madhya Pradesh set to begin from Thursday, the state government has put in place a multi-layered monitoring and support system to ensure a smooth process for farmers across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness through a virtual interaction with farmers’ representatives and voluntary organisations, stressing transparency and farmer convenience as key priorities.The procureme…
Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the ‘Ima community’, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace. “Ima” in the Manipuri language Meiteilon means mother. Inaugurating the Khwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Building at Ningthoukhong in Bishnupur district, the Governor observed that the initiative reflects a broader vision of strengthening healthcare in…
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Ridiculing the Congress-led government in Karnataka over its decision to negotiate IPL tickets for legislators and parliamentarians and eventually settle for three tickets to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said, “This will go down as the biggest achievement of this government.”Taking to social media platform X, Tejasvi Surya further said sarcastically, …
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday launched a sharp attack on the political class, criticising what he described as a growing “VIP culture” and entitlement among elected representatives, in the context of the ongoing controversy over demand for IPL tickets by Karnataka MLAs. Taking to social media, Surya expressed support for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President and former Indian cricketer Venkatesh…