#WB assembly Elections

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Pakistan Finance minister cancels US visit amid domestic political, judicial crisis

The development came amid the widening chasm between the judiciary and the federal government over holding polls in the country's politically crucial Punjab province.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has cancelled his visit to the US to attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF and hold talks with officials to unlock a much-needed USD 1.1 billion IMF bailout, amid deepening domestic political uncertainty and developing judicial crisis, according to a media report on Friday.

During the visit, Dar was to meet the International Monetary Fund management for the removal of bottlenecks in the staff-level agreement on the revival of the stalled bailout package.

Sources said that Dar would not attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF that will take place from April 10 to 16 in Washington, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.

"I am not going due to the domestic state of affairs," the newspaper quoted Dar as saying.

The deepening political uncertainty and developing judicial crisis were said to be the reasons behind the cancellation of the trip to Washington, the paper said.

Dar had the plan to address the financial and political worlds' concerns regarding the continuity of the Pakistan government, future economic plans and bridging the once again trust deficit with the multilateral lenders.

The sources said that Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq would also not go to the United States due to the prevailing uncertain political conditions.

The economic affairs minister always represented Pakistan at the World Bank.

Ayaz is considered very close to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and also handled the political affairs of the allied parties.

The development came amid the widening chasm between the judiciary and the federal government over holding polls in the country's politically crucial Punjab province.

The federal government asserts that it has the power to delay the polls and hold them with the general elections in the country after August this year.

However, former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has been pushing for early polls and demanding that instead of delaying the elections in the Punjab province, the national assembly should be dissolved and general elections called in the country.

Finance Secretary Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh and Economic Affairs Secretary Kazim Niaz would now represent the government at the WB-IMF spring meetings.

During the visit, Dar scheduled meetings with the presidents of WB, Asian Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – the three multilateral creditors that were very crucial for Pakistan's plans to raise USD 6 billion in additional loans to meet the last IMF condition.

Cash-strapped Pakistan is awaiting a much-needed USD 1.1 billion tranche of funding from the Washington-based IMF, which was originally due to be disbursed in November last year.

The funds are part of a USD 6.5 billion bailout package the IMF approved in 2019, which analysts say is critical if Pakistan is to avoid defaulting on external debt obligations.

The IMF programme, signed in 2019, is going to expire on June 30, 2023, and under the set guidelines, the programme cannot be extended beyond the deadline.

The pending 9th review was scheduled to be completed in December 2022 and the 10th review should have been kick-started from February 2023.

The 11th review was scheduled to commence on May 3.

Pakistan and the IMF have been negotiating the resumption of the stalled programme for months but have yet to reach an agreement.

There is no easy solution available to fix the ailing economy of Pakistan and the government is of the view that they have taken all the tough decisions for reviving the stalled IMF programme.

Pakistan, currently in the throes of a major economic crisis, is grappling with high external debt, a weak local currency and dwindling foreign exchange reserves, enough to shore up for barely one month's imports.

The current volatile political situation in Pakistan has become a factor in delaying a much-needed deal with the IMF.

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Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram

Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram

Kolkata: In an open challenge to her once confidante and ex-minister Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee on Monday announced that she will contest the upcoming state Assembly elections from the Nandigram seat. The announcement came at her rally held in Nandigram – the Assembly constituency earlier represented by rebel Trinamool leader Suvendhu Adhikari who joined the…

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'আই অ্যাম প্লে-বয় অফ পলিটিক্স', তথাগতকে পাল্টা জবাব Madan Mitra-র

‘আই অ্যাম প্লে-বয় অফ পলিটিক্স’, তথাগতকে পাল্টা জবাব Madan Mitra-র

নিজস্ব প্রতিবেদন: ‘প্লে-বয় হওয়ার সুযোগ তো আপনারও ছিল, হয়েওছেন’। বিজেপি নেতা তথাগত রায়কে এবার পাল্টা খোঁচা দিলেন মদন মিত্র (Madan Mitra)। বললেন, ‘আমি যদি প্লে-বয় হই, তাহলে I am a playboy of politics। কথা দিচ্ছি, পরের বার যখন যাব, আপনাকেও নৌকায় ডেকে নেব। অবশ্যই আপনার জন্য একটা ভালো জায়গা রাখব’। একুশের ভোটে ভরাডুবির পর শ্রাবন্তী চট্টোপাধ্যায়, পায়েল সরকার, পার্নো মিত্রদের মতো রূপোলি পর্দার নায়িকাদের…

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Election in West Bengal: If the BJP wins, who will be the chief minister? State President Dilip Ghosh responded

Election in West Bengal: If the BJP wins, who will be the chief minister? State President Dilip Ghosh responded

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election is due to be held on April 1. Meanwhile, speculation has escalated with the statement by Bengal BJP (BJP) President Dilip Ghosh that the party will make him the chief minister of the state. Please say that the Chief Minister has yet to announce the name of West Bengal. CM is not necessarily an MP: Dilip Ghosh If a Bharatiya Janata Party…

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Latest News Today - Trinamool Alleges EVM Malfunction, Writes To Election

Latest News Today – Trinamool Alleges EVM Malfunction, Writes To Election

West Bengal Election 2021: Mamata Banerjee eyes a return to power in Bengal for a third time (File) The Trinamool Congress, eyeing re-election in Bengal for a third consecutive term, today alleged ‘discrepancy’ in poll turnout and malfunctioning of EVMs as voting began for 30 of 294 assembly seats this morning. A letter was written by MP Derek O’Brien to the Election Commission and a party…

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Assam Assembly election 2021: In first phase on March 27, these key constituencies will vote

Assam Assembly election 2021: In first phase on March 27, these key constituencies will vote

New Delhi: Assam will go to polls for 47 Assembly constituencies in the first phase of elections on Saturday (March 27).  The political fate of 264 candidates, contesting the Assam Assembly polls, will be decided in the first phase by 81,09,815 electors, including 40,77,210 men and 40,32,481 women.  Key constituencies going to polls in the first phase: 1. Majuli  Majuli constituency under the…

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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over 'faulty' vaccine policy

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over ‘faulty’ vaccine policy

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday criticised the Central government, terming policy as “hollow”, “without any substance” and “regrettable show of evasion of responsibility by the Centre at the time of crisis”. In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Banerjee said, “The announcement doesn’t address the major issues like quality, efficacy, stable flow of…

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BJP में मतभेद: TMC विधायक को टिकट मिलने से नाराज कार्यकर्ताओं ने की BJP दफ्तर में तोड़फोड़

BJP में मतभेद: TMC विधायक को टिकट मिलने से नाराज कार्यकर्ताओं ने की BJP दफ्तर में तोड़फोड़

ZamanaTV: हावड़ा Zone बंगाल चुनाव निकट आ ही गए हैं, पश्चिम बंगाल में विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए भारतीय जनता पार्टी ने अधिकांश उम्मीदवारों की घोषणा कर दी है। पार्टी कई जगह अपने कार्यकर्ताओं की नाराजगी का भी सामना करना पड़ा है। कार्यकर्ताओं ने जलपाईगुड़ी सदर विधानसभा क्षेत्र से पार्टी के उम्मीदवार के रूप में सुजीत सिंघा को घोषित किए जाने के बाद डीबीसी रोड जलपाईगुड़ी में पार्टी कार्यालय पर तोड़फोड़…

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WB Assembly Election 8th Phase 2021:ময়ূরেশ্বের TMC কর্মীদের মারধরে অভিযুক্ত BJP, আক্রান্ত BJP প্রার্থীর ভাই

WB Assembly Election 8th Phase 2021:ময়ূরেশ্বের TMC কর্মীদের মারধরে অভিযুক্ত BJP, আক্রান্ত BJP প্রার্থীর ভাই

ময়ূরেশ্বরে তৃণমূল-বিজেপি সংঘর্ষ।   Source link

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बंगाल में 45 सीटों पर वोटिंग LIVE: दोपहर 1.30 बजे तक 54.67% मतदान; BJP कैंडिडेट का आरोप- TMC के गुंडे वोटर्स को रोक रहे

बंगाल में 45 सीटों पर वोटिंग LIVE: दोपहर 1.30 बजे तक 54.67% मतदान; BJP कैंडिडेट का आरोप- TMC के गुंडे वोटर्स को रोक रहे

Hindi News National West Bengal Election 2021 Phase 5 Polling LIVE Update; Mamata Banerjee TMC BJP Party | Vidhan Sabha Voting Percentage Latest News Today Ads से है परेशान? बिना Ads खबरों के लिए इनस्टॉल करें दैनिक भास्कर ऐप कोलकाता8 मिनट पहले कॉपी लिंक बंगाल में आज 45 सीटों पर पांचवें फेज का चुनाव हो रहा है। वोटिंग सुबह 7 बजे शुरू हुई थी। चुनाव आयोग के मुताबिक दोपहर 1.30 बजे तक 54.67% मतदान…

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West Bengal Assembly Election के लिए BJP ने जारी की 57 कैंडिडेट्स की पहली लिस्ट, ममता के खिलाफ शुवेंदु को टिकट

West Bengal Assembly Election के लिए BJP ने जारी की 57 कैंडिडेट्स की पहली लिस्ट, ममता के खिलाफ शुवेंदु को टिकट

नई दिल्ली: पश्चिम बंगाल विधान सभा चुनाव (West Bengal Assembly Election) को लेकर भारतीय जनता पार्टी (BJP) ने 57 सीटों पर कैंडिडेट्स की लिस्ट जारी कर दी है. नंदीग्राम सीट से शुवेंदु अधिकारी को टिकट दिया गया है. जबकि मोइना से अशोक डिंडा चुनाव लड़ेंगे.  नंदीग्राम सीट पर ‘दीदी’ बनाम ‘दादा’ नंदीग्राम को ममता बनर्जी (दीदी) के करीबी रहे और अब भाजपा में शामिल हो चुके शुवेंदु अधिकारी (दादा) का गढ़ माना जाता…

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Tamil Nadu polls 2021: AIADMK releases first list of six candidates, CM Palaniswami to contest from Edappadi

Tamil Nadu polls 2021: AIADMK releases first list of six candidates, CM Palaniswami to contest from Edappadi

Image Source : PTI (FILE) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami  The ruling AIADMK on Friday released its first list of six candidates for the April 6 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister K Palaniswami would contest from Edappadi constituency in his home district of Salem and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam from Bodinayakanur in Theni district, his native place. Senior…

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Shiv Sena blames EC for being biased against Mamata Banerjee

Shiv Sena blames EC for being biased against Mamata Banerjee

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission was “biased” against Mamata Banerjee, after the poll panel recently barred the West Bengal chief minister from campaigning for 24 hours over certain remarks made by her. The stature of a constitutional body like the Election Commission (EC) should not be demeaned for political benefits, an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece…

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बंगाल में फिर खूनी खेल: भाजपा सांसद अर्जुन सिंह के घर के पास बम से हमला, 3 घायल, EC जाएगी BJP

बंगाल में फिर खूनी खेल: भाजपा सांसद अर्जुन सिंह के घर के पास बम से हमला, 3 घायल, EC जाएगी BJP

ZamanaTV: उत्तर 24 परगना Zone बंगाल इलेक्शन में सभी पार्टी पूरा ��ॉवर लगाये हुए है, बंगाल में चुनावी सरगर्मियों के बीच हिंसा की घटनाएं भी बढ़ रही हैं। पश्चिम बंगाल में भारतीय जनता पार्टी के सांसद अर्जुन सिंह के आवास के पास बम से हमला हुआ है, जिसमें तीन लोग जख्मी हो गए। उत्तर 24 परगना के भाटपारा के जगदल इलाके में हुई इस घटना को लेकर अब भाजपा चुनाव आयोग जाने की तैयारी में है। भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय…

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West Bengal Election 2021: ২ মে সোনার বাংলার দিকে পা, শপথগ্রহণে প্রণাম করব, একুশের শেষ সভায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী Modi

West Bengal Election 2021: ২ মে সোনার বাংলার দিকে পা, শপথগ্রহণে প্রণাম করব, একুশের শেষ সভায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী Modi

নিজস্ব প্রতিবেদন: একুশের বিধানসভা ভোটের আগে শেষ প্রচার। সে কথা মনে করিয়ে ভার্চুয়াল সভায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী নরেন্দ্র মোদী (Narendra Modi) বললেন,’বাংলায় নতুন সরকার গড়বে বিজেপি। শপথগ্রহণ অনুষ্ঠানে এসে আপনাদের সামনে মাথানত করে প্রণাম করব।’         মালদহ, বহরমপুর, সিউড়ি ও দক্ষিণ কলকাতায় সভা করার কথা ছিল নরেন্দ্র মোদী (Narendra Modi)। করোনা পর্যালোচনা বৈঠকের কারণে এই সভাগুলিতে সশরীরে হাজির হতে পারেননি।…