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Delhi Election Results Update: क्या मध्यम वर्ग का गुस्से ने दिल्ली में AAP को डुबा दिया ! जानिये दिल्ली विधान सभा का पूरा चुनावी समीकरण आप की हार का कारण.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya.

He said it heralded "a new era" for India - the temple replaces a 16th-Century mosque torn down by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots in which nearly 2,000 people died.

Top film stars and cricketers were among guests at the event in Ayodhya.

But some Hindu seers and most of the opposition boycotted it, saying Mr Modi was using it for political gain.

General elections are due in India in the next few months and Mr Modi's political rivals say the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be seeking votes in the temple's name in a country where 80% of the population is Hindu.

Critics have also accused the government of exploiting a religious celebration in a country which - according to its constitution - is secular. For Muslims, India's biggest minority, the event evoked fear and painful memories, members of the community in Ayodhya told the BBC in the run-up to Monday's ceremony.

Televised live, it showed Mr Modi performing religious rituals inside the temple's sanctum along with priests and Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - the ideological fountainhead of Hindu nationalist parties.

The complex history of India's Ayodhya holy site

Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the ‘Hindu Vatican’

"Today's date will go down in history," Mr Modi said after the event. "After years of struggle and countless sacrifices, Lord Ram has arrived [home]. I want to congratulate every citizen of the country on this historic occasion."

The temple has been constructed at a cost of $217m (£170m), funded from private donations. Only the ground floor was opened - the rest is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The construction work is part of a revamp for the city, estimated to cost more than $3bn.

The building of the Ram temple in Ayodhya fulfils a decades-long Hindu nationalist pledge. Many Hindus believe the Babri mosque was built by Muslim invaders on the ruins of a temple where the Hindu god was born.

The movement to build the temple helped propel the BJP into political prominence in the 1990s.

There was a festive atmosphere as tens of thousands of chanting Hindu devotees waved flags and beat drums - military helicopters showered flower petals on the temple. Saffron flags with pictures of Lord Ram line streets in the city festooned with marigolds, as do banners with the faces of Mr Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Some of India's biggest celebrities, including Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, attended.

Temple rises from ruins of one of India’s darkest days

Listen: The temple at the heart of Modi's India re-election bid

Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the ‘Hindu Vatican’

In many other northern cities Hindus lit lamps, and saffron flags carrying images of Ram are fluttering on rooftops, including in several parts of Delhi. Cinemas screened the event, and big screens relayed pictures from Ayodhya to town squares and residential neighbourhoods.

The ceremony, called Pran Pratishtha, which loosely translates from Sanskrit into "establishment of life force", lasted about an hour. Hindus believe that chanting mantras and performing rituals around a fire will infuse sacred life in an idol or a photograph of a deity.

Several domestic TV stations built huge sets by the side of the river Saryu, a tributary of the Ganges, just behind the temple, and provided wall-to-wall coverage of the event, some proclaiming the moment of consecration as the start of "Ram Rajya" (Lord Ram's rule) in India.

Hindus celebrated the inauguration in other countries too. Massive billboards of Lord Ram graced Times Square in New York, where a group of devotees braved the freezing weather to gather in the middle of the night.

Temples all across the United Kingdom - where Indians are one of the largest diaspora groups - marked the event. Colourful posters had been shared inviting devotees to honour the occasion and celebrations involved flowers, sweets and music. There were also some celebrations in Muslim-majority Dubai - where Indians are a significant population - but from Indian news reports these appeared more muted than elsewhere.

In 2019, the Supreme Court gave the disputed land to Hindus after a protracted legal battle followed the mosque's demolition. Muslims were given a plot outside the city for a mosque but have yet to build one.

One member of the community the BBC spoke to in Ayodhya ahead of Monday's inauguration agreed that Hindus have the right to build the temple after the Supreme Court gave them the site.

"We did not accept that decision happily, but what can we do," he said. Another man said he was happy Hindus are building the temple - "but we are also sad because it was built after destroying a mosque".

The new three-storey temple - made with pink sandstone and anchored by black granite - stretches across 7.2 acres in a 70-acre complex. A 51-inch (4.25-ft) statue of the deity, specially commissioned for the temple, was unveiled last week. The idol has been placed on a marble pedestal in the sanctum sanctorum.

Thousands of police were deployed for Monday's event, despite Mr Modi having appealed to pilgrims not to turn up and to watch the ceremony on television. In many states a full or half day holiday was called, with schools and colleges closed and stock markets shut.

The build-up to a demolition that shook India

The man who helped Lord Ram win the Ayodhya case

But a sour note was struck with some top religious seers saying that as the temple was not yet complete, it was against Hinduism to perform the rituals there, and many opposition leaders deciding to stay away.

Some opposition-ruled states also announced their own plans for the day - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would pray at the iconic temple to goddess Kali in Kolkata and then lead an all-faith rally. The eastern state of Odisha (Orissa) unveiled huge plans to bring pilgrims to the Jagannath temple in Puri, one of the holiest sites for Hindus.

Authorities say they expect more than 150,000 visitors per day once the temple in Ayodhya is fully ready.

To accommodate this expected rush, new hotels are being built and existing ones spruced up as part of a major makeover and in recent weeks, a new airport and railway station have opened.

Officials say they are building a "world-class city where people come as pilgrims and tourists", but many local people have told the BBC that their homes, shops and "structures of religious nature" have been either completely or partially demolished to expand roads and set up other facilities.

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India vote count shows Modi alliance heading to majority but no landslide

NEW DELHI, June 4 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance was winning a majority of seats about halfway through the count in the general election on Tuesday, but the numbers were well short of the landslide predicted in exit polls, TV channels said.

Modi's own Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was falling short of a majority of its own in the 543-member parliament, the trends showed. Having to depend on allies to form the government could introduce some uncertainty in policy-making as Modi has ruled with an authoritative hold in the last decade.

The Hindu nationalist BJP won a majority of its own when it swept to power in 2014, ending India's era of unstable coalition governments, and repeated the feat in 2019.

The prospect of Modi having to rely on allies spooked markets with stocks falling steeply. The blue-chip NIFTY 50 (.NSEI), opens new tab was down 4.8% and the S&P BSE Sensex (.BSESN), opens new tab was down 4.7% at 0833 GMT.

The rupee also fell sharply against the dollar and benchmark bond yields were up.

"A narrower-than-expected victory for Modi's alliance may raise doubts about the new government's ability to push through politically difficult reforms seen as crucial to sustain India's economic growth, which is already the world's fastest," said Vasu Menon, managing director of investment strategy at OCBC in Singapore.

"Despite this, the fact remains that the BJP-led alliance is still set to win a third term, which means continuity in the government's infrastructure and manufacturing-led drive to boost economic growth."

Markets had soared on Monday after exit polls on June 1 projected Modi and BJP would register a big victory, and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was seen getting a two-thirds majority and more.

At 0900 GMT, TV channels showed the NDA was ahead in nearly 300 of the 543 elective seats in parliament, where 272 is a simple majority, with about half the votes counted.

Full results are likely in several hours.

They showed BJP accounted for under 250 of the seats in which the NDA was leading, compared to the 303 it won in 2019.

The opposition INDIA alliance led by Rahul Gandhi's centrist Congress party was leading in over 220 seats, higher than expected. Congress alone was leading in nearly 100 seats, almost double the 52 it won in 2019 - a surprise jump that is expected to boost Gandhi's standing.

However, politicians and analysts said it was too early to get a firm idea of the voting trends since counting still had some way to go.

"It's a fair assessment to say 400 at the moment certainly looks distant," BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli told the India Today TV channel, referring to some projections that gave over 400 seats to the NDA.

"But we need to wait...to have a final picture of the seats because the exit polls speak of a massive sweep, (and) the counting trends currently don't seem to match that," he said.

"The BJP-NDA will form the government, that trend is very clear from the start," he added.

POLICY SLOWDOWN

TV exit polls broadcast after voting ended on June 1 projected a big win for Modi, but exit polls have often got election outcomes wrong in India. Nearly one billion people were registered to vote, of which 642 million turned out.

However, if Modi's victory is confirmed even by a slim margin, his BJP and its allies will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign in which parties accused each other of religious bias and of posing a threat to sections of the population.

Investors had cheered the prospects of another Modi term, expecting it to deliver further years of strong economic growth and pro-business reforms, while the anticipated two-thirds majority in parliament would allow major changes to the constitution.

"The biggest disappointment for the market is the fact that BJP does not have a majority (yet)...that opens up a Pandora's box because all the other players...are all quite volatile," said Dipan Mehta, founder director at Elixir Equities in Mumbai.

Bank of Baroda economist Sonal Badhan said the lack of a majority for BJP on its own could mean "some slowdown in policy decisions can be expected".

The seven-phase, seven-week poll that began on April 19 was held in searing summer heat with temperatures touching nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit) in some parts.

More than 66% of registered voters turned out, just one percentage point lower than the previous election in 2019, squashing pre-poll concerns that voters might shun a contest thought to be a foregone conclusion in Modi's favour.

Modi, 73, who first swept to power in 2014 by promising growth and change, is seeking to be only the second prime minister after India's independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru to win three straight terms.

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 8th Feb. The Changing Political Landscape in Delhi As the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 reach their final stage, all eyes are on the vote count, which is expected to determine whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will finally reclaim power in the national capital after 27 years. Exit polls have predicted a landslide victory for the BJP, signaling a potential end to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long dominance under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership. If these projections hold, Delhi’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic transformation, with BJP making a resounding comeback. However, past elections have shown that exit polls do not always translate into final results, and AAP remains hopeful of defying predictions. The party, which has enjoyed significant voter trust in previous elections, dismisses the exit polls as misleading, pointing to its strong grassroots presence and welfare schemes. Meanwhile, BJP leaders are confident that Delhi voters have chosen change, bolstered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and the party’s focus on governance and infrastructure development. With the official results set to be declared today, Delhi’s voters, political analysts, and party workers await a decisive verdict that could reshape the capital’s future. Will BJP’s resurgence mark a new era for Delhi, or will AAP stage an unexpected comeback? The final outcome will determine the course of governance in the capital for the next five years. Exit Poll Analysis: Predicting BJP’s Big Win Several reputed agencies have released their exit poll projections, with most predicting a clear majority for BJP. Here’s a breakdown: Exit Poll BJP (Seats) AAP (Seats) Congress (Seats) P-Marq 39 21-31 0-1 Peoples Pulse 51-60 10-19 0 People’s Insight 40-44 25-29 0-2 Matrize 35-40 32-37 0-1 Chanakya 39-44 25-28 2-3 JVC 39-45 22-32 0-2 With 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly, the majority mark stands at 36. Almost all exit polls indicate that BJP will comfortably cross this threshold, with some even suggesting a landslide victory of over 50 seats. Why BJP Is Expected to Win: Key Factors Behind the Shift If BJP does manage to sweep the Delhi elections, it will mark a historic political comeback after nearly three decades. Several factors have contributed to this possible shift in voter sentiment: The Modi Factor and National Sentiment PM Narendra Modi’s popularity has been a game-changer in multiple state elections. The BJP’s success in the 2024 General Elections, coupled with Modi’s focus on Delhi’s infrastructural development, has resonated with voters. His personal brand of leadership, welfare schemes, and vision for Delhi have likely influenced the electorate. AAP’s Governance Fatigue and Controversies AAP’s 10-year rule in Delhi began with massive public support, but recent controversies have dented its image. Allegations of corruption, internal party conflicts, and Kejriwal’s confrontations with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and central agencies have created political instability. Issues like the liquor policy scam and allegations of mismanagement in Delhi’s education and healthcare models have also weakened AAP’s standing. Anti-Incumbency and Voter Dissatisfaction After two consecutive terms, anti-incumbency sentiment appears to be rising against AAP. Issues like air pollution, water scarcity, traffic congestion, and irregularities in governance have contributed to growing dissatisfaction among Delhi’s residents. BJP’s Strong Election Machinery BJP’s extensive booth-level presence, targeted campaigning, and strategic use of social media have given it an edge. The party’s focus on Hindu voters, outreach to Delhi’s traders and business communities, and strong organizational structure have played a significant role in turning the tide. Congress’s Decline Benefitting BJP Congress has failed to remain relevant in Delhi politics since losing power to AAP in 2013.

Many traditional Congress voters have either shifted to AAP or BJP, further strengthening the latter’s position. AAP’s Counterattack: Can Kejriwal Defy the Predictions? Despite unfavorable exit poll projections, AAP isn’t giving up without a fight. The party has questioned the accuracy of these predictions, pointing to previous miscalculations in Delhi’s 2020 Assembly elections, where exit polls had underestimated AAP’s performance. AAP’s strategy moving forward will likely focus on: Highlighting its governance track record in education, health, and water-electricity subsidies. Presenting itself as a victim of BJP’s political attacks, particularly in cases like the liquor scam investigation. Mobilizing its core voter base, especially among lower-income groups and slum dwellers. While these efforts might help mitigate losses, exit polls indicate that AAP’s grip on Delhi is slipping. Congress: A Party in Decline Once the dominant force in Delhi politics, Congress has been reduced to irrelevance in the state. The party’s failure to rebuild its voter base and its lack of strong leadership have left it struggling to stay in the fight. With most exit polls predicting zero or a maximum of three seats, Congress seems unlikely to make a comeback in Delhi anytime soon. Implications of BJP’s Victory: What It Means for Delhi If BJP forms the government in Delhi, it will mark a new political chapter for the capital. Key changes could include: Stronger alignment with the central government, leading to better coordination on development projects. Reevaluation of AAP’s flagship policies, including subsidies on electricity and water. A new governance model, with BJP focusing on infrastructure, law and order, and economic growth. However, challenges will remain, particularly in addressing the expectations of Delhi’s residents and proving that BJP can deliver on its promises after 27 years out of power. Will Exit Polls Translate to Reality? While the exit poll results heavily favor BJP, it’s essential to remember that predictions don’t always match actual results. Several past elections have shown exit polls overestimating or underestimating parties’ performances. In 2015, exit polls predicted AAP would win around 40 seats, but the party secured a massive 67 out of 70 seats. In 2020, exit polls gave AAP around 50 seats, but it won 62 seats, proving even favorable predictions can be inaccurate. If AAP manages to retain power, it will be a major upset for BJP. However, if BJP’s projected victory materializes, it will be a historic political shift. Conclusion: A Pivotal Moment for Delhi As Delhi eagerly awaits the official results on February 8, the exit polls have set the stage for what could be a major political transformation. If BJP wins, it marks the end of AAP’s decade-long rule and a new political direction for Delhi. If AAP defies predictions, it will be a remarkable political comeback, reinforcing its stronghold in the capital. For Congress, the election remains a test of survival. Regardless of the outcome, these elections will shape Delhi’s governance, policies, and future political dynamics for years to come. The final results will ultimately reveal whether Delhi is ready for change or if AAP still commands the trust of its people.   The post Delhi on the Brink of Change: Exit Polls Predict BJP’s Return After 27 Years, AAP Faces Tough Challenge appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 8th Feb. The Changing Political Landscape in Delhi As the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 reach their final stage, all eyes are on the vote count, which is expected to determine whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will finally reclaim power in the national capital after 27 years. Exit polls have predicted a landslide victory for the BJP, signaling a potential end to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long dominance under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership. If these projections hold, Delhi’s political landscape is on the brink of a historic transformation, with BJP making a resounding comeback. However, past elections have shown that exit polls do not always translate into final results, and AAP remains hopeful of defying predictions. The party, which has enjoyed significant voter trust in previous elections, dismisses the exit polls as misleading, pointing to its strong grassroots presence and welfare schemes. Meanwhile, BJP leaders are confident that Delhi voters have chosen change, bolstered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity and the party’s focus on governance and infrastructure development. With the official results set to be declared today, Delhi’s voters, political analysts, and party workers await a decisive verdict that could reshape the capital’s future. Will BJP’s resurgence mark a new era for Delhi, or will AAP stage an unexpected comeback? The final outcome will determine the course of governance in the capital for the next five years. Exit Poll Analysis: Predicting BJP’s Big Win Several reputed agencies have released their exit poll projections, with most predicting a clear majority for BJP. Here’s a breakdown: Exit Poll BJP (Seats) AAP (Seats) Congress (Seats) P-Marq 39 21-31 0-1 Peoples Pulse 51-60 10-19 0 People’s Insight 40-44 25-29 0-2 Matrize 35-40 32-37 0-1 Chanakya 39-44 25-28 2-3 JVC 39-45 22-32 0-2 With 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly, the majority mark stands at 36. Almost all exit polls indicate that BJP will comfortably cross this threshold, with some even suggesting a landslide victory of over 50 seats. Why BJP Is Expected to Win: Key Factors Behind the Shift If BJP does manage to sweep the Delhi elections, it will mark a historic political comeback after nearly three decades. Several factors have contributed to this possible shift in voter sentiment: The Modi Factor and National Sentiment PM Narendra Modi’s popularity has been a game-changer in multiple state elections. The BJP’s success in the 2024 General Elections, coupled with Modi’s focus on Delhi’s infrastructural development, has resonated with voters. His personal brand of leadership, welfare schemes, and vision for Delhi have likely influenced the electorate. AAP’s Governance Fatigue and Controversies AAP’s 10-year rule in Delhi began with massive public support, but recent controversies have dented its image. Allegations of corruption, internal party conflicts, and Kejriwal’s confrontations with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and central agencies have created political instability. Issues like the liquor policy scam and allegations of mismanagement in Delhi’s education and healthcare models have also weakened AAP’s standing. Anti-Incumbency and Voter Dissatisfaction After two consecutive terms, anti-incumbency sentiment appears to be rising against AAP. Issues like air pollution, water scarcity, traffic congestion, and irregularities in governance have contributed to growing dissatisfaction among Delhi’s residents. BJP’s Strong Election Machinery BJP’s extensive booth-level presence, targeted campaigning, and strategic use of social media have given it an edge. The party’s focus on Hindu voters, outreach to Delhi’s traders and business communities, and strong organizational structure have played a significant role in turning the tide. Congress’s Decline Benefitting BJP Congress has failed to remain relevant in Delhi politics since losing power to AAP in 2013.

Many traditional Congress voters have either shifted to AAP or BJP, further strengthening the latter’s position. AAP’s Counterattack: Can Kejriwal Defy the Predictions? Despite unfavorable exit poll projections, AAP isn’t giving up without a fight. The party has questioned the accuracy of these predictions, pointing to previous miscalculations in Delhi’s 2020 Assembly elections, where exit polls had underestimated AAP’s performance. AAP’s strategy moving forward will likely focus on: Highlighting its governance track record in education, health, and water-electricity subsidies. Presenting itself as a victim of BJP’s political attacks, particularly in cases like the liquor scam investigation. Mobilizing its core voter base, especially among lower-income groups and slum dwellers. While these efforts might help mitigate losses, exit polls indicate that AAP’s grip on Delhi is slipping. Congress: A Party in Decline Once the dominant force in Delhi politics, Congress has been reduced to irrelevance in the state. The party’s failure to rebuild its voter base and its lack of strong leadership have left it struggling to stay in the fight. With most exit polls predicting zero or a maximum of three seats, Congress seems unlikely to make a comeback in Delhi anytime soon. Implications of BJP’s Victory: What It Means for Delhi If BJP forms the government in Delhi, it will mark a new political chapter for the capital. Key changes could include: Stronger alignment with the central government, leading to better coordination on development projects. Reevaluation of AAP’s flagship policies, including subsidies on electricity and water. A new governance model, with BJP focusing on infrastructure, law and order, and economic growth. However, challenges will remain, particularly in addressing the expectations of Delhi’s residents and proving that BJP can deliver on its promises after 27 years out of power. Will Exit Polls Translate to Reality? While the exit poll results heavily favor BJP, it’s essential to remember that predictions don’t always match actual results. Several past elections have shown exit polls overestimating or underestimating parties’ performances. In 2015, exit polls predicted AAP would win around 40 seats, but the party secured a massive 67 out of 70 seats. In 2020, exit polls gave AAP around 50 seats, but it won 62 seats, proving even favorable predictions can be inaccurate. If AAP manages to retain power, it will be a major upset for BJP. However, if BJP’s projected victory materializes, it will be a historic political shift. Conclusion: A Pivotal Moment for Delhi As Delhi eagerly awaits the official results on February 8, the exit polls have set the stage for what could be a major political transformation. If BJP wins, it marks the end of AAP’s decade-long rule and a new political direction for Delhi. If AAP defies predictions, it will be a remarkable political comeback, reinforcing its stronghold in the capital. For Congress, the election remains a test of survival. Regardless of the outcome, these elections will shape Delhi’s governance, policies, and future political dynamics for years to come. The final results will ultimately reveal whether Delhi is ready for change or if AAP still commands the trust of its people.   The post Delhi on the Brink of Change: Exit Polls Predict BJP’s Return After 27 Years, AAP Faces Tough Challenge appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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After Tejashwi Yadav's Remark, Rahul Gandhi's Big INDIA Bloc Endorsement

New Delhi: The Congress will contest the Bihar assembly election as part of the Opposition bloc INDIA, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said at the party’s office in Patna today. Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), a member of the Opposition bloc, had said the INDIA grouping was meant to focus only on Lok Sabha elections. “BJP and RSS have to be defeated in Bihar. We will defeat them by…

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10% Polling In First 2 Hours As 96 Seats Across 9 States, J&K Vote Today

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10% Polling In First 2 Hours As 96 Seats Across 9 States, J&K Vote Today

New Delhi: Voters in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory are voting in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha election today. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will also pick their next governments in simultaneous election Here are the Top 10 points in this big story: Nine states and one Union Territory — Andhra […]

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 1 Voting: Voting In 21 States Today As India's National Election Begins: 10 Points

Indian General Election 2024 Phase 1: In 2019, the UPA won 45 of these 102 seats (Representational) New Delhi: Lok Sabha polls 2024 – billed by the BJP as a milestone to 2047 and the Opposition as a battle for democracy’s survival – began today. In the first of the 7-phase exercise, voting is being held in 102 seats across 21 states and Union Territories Here are top 10 points on this big…

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[ad_1] INDIA Alliance Mumbai Meeting: The first meeting of the grouping was held in PatnaNew Delhi/Mumbai: The third formal meeting of the opposition bloc INDIA is being held today in Mumbai where about 63 representatives from 28 opposition parties will take key decisions and finalise the action plan to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. Here are the top 10 updates on this big storyThe alliance leaders had earlier met in Patna and Bengaluru. At Mumbai meeting, they are expected to chalk out a campaign strategy and finalise the formal structure of the bloc.The INDIA block will also announce a coordination committee today for which, sources say, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has asked leaders to give one name each from their party.The alliance is also likely to hold discussions on whether to have a convenor or not. The other agenda at the crucial meeting include appointment of spokespersons, sources say, adding that the grouping's logo will be unveiled later.Besides the coordination committee, there will be four sub-groups to plan the campaign and rallies, handle social media and manage the data, sources said.While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is learnt to have told the leaders that the bloc should release its manifesto by October 2, Mr Kharge asked them to prepare a common agenda to counter the BJP on national level.Last night, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray hosted a formal dinner for the Opposition leaders. At the meeting, several leaders expressed apprehension about early polls. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that the opposition should be ready to take on the NDA's "surprise element strategy and gimmicks."The government has called for a "special session of Parliament" to be held from September 18 to 22, drawing strong criticism from the Opposition. Government sources have, so far, been tight-lipped on possible agendas.The leaders said they have come together to save the Constitution and democracy and that the alliance is working to unite the country. "It is not just a coalition of parties but that of ideas, " said RJD leader Manoj Jha.The first meeting of the grouping was held in Patna on June 23 and the second meeting was convened in Bengaluru in July. The need of the hour is to strengthen the unity and sovereignty of the country, said Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad.The BJP claimed that the members have come together to save their own political interests. "INDIA alliance is agenda-less. Their only agenda is to remove PM Modi from his post. Once PM Modi finds a place in people's minds, not 36 but even if 100 parties come together, they cannot remove him," said Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.  Post a comment [ad_2]

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दिल्ली में उड़ गई आप, कांग्रेस को हो गया पत्ता साफ ?

दिल्ली में उड़ गई आप, कांग्रेस को हो गया पत्ता साफ ?

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Rs 280 cr vanished as another Indian startup founder enjoyed lavish lifestyle

Do you think a Yadav will succeed big in business or Jat will succeed in business or thakur will succeed in business,just forget it for a SC / ST.

These communities do not appreciate education and skills,majority of them want reservation in government jobs.There is no leadership which can weld them as one community ,politician come together from these communities just around election and then ...

Business requires an ecosystem of help and guidance and connection which build trust afcourse talent .

In India this is mostly in the hands of vaishya community.They r today dominant force in business.

Which is unfortunate.

Nehru built the modern temples of India as public sectors which did weld india,which gave high quality affordable education to every one irrespective of their community,but they had to be competitive and think about every body as one indians. Public sector we're never evolved ,still that was the only way to create a good middle class and social stability with indian tinge in it.

I have seen that in public sector there was no indian ,but Chaudhary sahib ,or Tyagi ji or yadav ji Thakur sahib and bla bla.

Did Universe creat money?

What is the purpose of money?

Is it means to connect individual of society in a creative way?

Have we failed as humans to manage means creatively and honestly.

Has money helped in enhancing human values and hence human evolution.

Why today money has become an end to be obtained by any means?

Have we failed to understand that it was just the means to connect individuals so as to evolve them as better humans ?

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Rahul Gandhi At Congress Meet As Karnataka Chief Minister Dilemma Deepens

Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar: Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal are currently holding talks on the Karnataka chief minister issue.

New Delhi: Congress leader DK Shivakumar made it clear today that he would not back down in a tense rivalry with Siddaramaiah over the Karnataka chief minister’s post after the party’s big win in the state on Saturday. But he said he would not resort to “backstabbing or blackmail”, regardless of the party’s decision.

Siddaramaiah spent much of yesterday in Delhi, where he met with the Congress leadership amid reports that he was closer to the finish line than his younger colleague. “Let’s wait and see. I don’t know,” he told reporters cautiously, asked when there would be an announcement.

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal held talks on the Karnataka chief minister issue. Mr Kharge will later today meet both Mr Shivakumar and Mr Siddaramaiah.

The party’s leadership was yesterday briefed by a team of observers on the views of the newly elected Karnataka MLAs. The Congress held a secret vote on Sunday, the results of which have reportedly been presented to the party president, who will take the final decision.

The party could announce the name of the next Karnataka Chief Minister in the coming 24 hours, sources said. The biggest challenge is to bring Mr Shivakumar on board.

Mr Shivakumar arrived in Delhi this afternoon after canceling his visit last night at the last minute citing a stomach infection. “The party is my god…We have built this party, I am a part of it and I am not alone in this,” he said before flying out of Bengaluru.

“We have built this party (Congress), we have built this house. I am a part of it…A mother will give everything to her child,” he added, indicating that he expected the party to reward him for his role in Congress’s Karnataka victory.

But he repeated that he would not rebel. “If the party wants, they can give me the responsibility… Ours is a united house, our number is 135. I don’t want to divide anyone here. Whether they like me or not, I am a responsible man. I will not backstab and I will not blackmail,” Mr Shivakumar asserted.

In polls held last week, the Congress won a clear majority in Karnataka, finishing with 135 seats in the 224-member assembly. Its celebrations were, however, tempered with anxiety over the Siddaramaiah versus Shivakumar contest for the top job, which drags on for the third day without a solution.

Mr Siddaramaiah, 75, is a former Chief Minister and Mr Shivakumar, 61, is the party’s Karnataka chief. Both claim to have a majority of MLAs backing their claim to the chief minister’s post.

The Congress has a tough decision to make, with an eye on the long-term impact, especially on next year’s national elections.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV last evening, Mr Shivakumar said he expected his leadership to acknowledge who was behind the emphatic win in Karnataka.

“Sonia Gandhi told me, ‘I have confidence in you that you will deliver Karnataka’. I am sitting here, doing my regular responsibility. You should have the basic courtesy, a bit of gratitude. They should have the courtesy to acknowledge who is behind the win,” the 61-year-old said.

“I won’t blackmail, that’s not me. Don’t perceive anything. I have my own presence of mind. I am not a child. I won’t fall in a trap,” Mr Shivakumar added.

Responding to Mr Siddaramaiah’s claim that he has the support of the MLAs, he said, “I wish him all the best.”

In the run-up to the election, the Congress was able to project a united front, even though the supporters of Mr Shivakumar and Mr Siddaramaiah often publicly clashed.

While Mr Siddaramaiah is seen to be a leader with mass appeal and completed a full term in 2013–18, Mr Shivakumar is known for his strong organisational capabilities, and is considered resourceful and Congress’ troubleshooter during tough times.

Sources close to Mr Shivakumar, however, insist that Mr Siddaramaiah has “never been a party man and has never won any elections for the party”.

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"Anil Antony Not The Only One, More Leaders To Join": BJP Kerala Chief

Anil Anthony, who left the Congress earlier, formally joined the BJP on Thursday, in the presence of Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and V Muraleedharan.

New Delhi: The BJP's Kerala chief K Surendran said more leaders will follow former Union minister and Congress leader AK Antony's son, Anil Antony, to the saffron camp.

Anil Anthony, who left the Congress earlier, formally joined the BJP on Thursday, in the presence of Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and V Muraleedharan.

K Surendran and senior party leaders Tarun Chugh and Anil Baluni were also present at his joining.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Mr Surendran, to a question on whether Anil Anthony's joining would boost the BJP's prospects in the southern state and boost its acceptability among Christian voters, said, "AK Antony is senior Congress leader, who held key positions in the party. Today, his son Anil Antony took membership of the BJP. More Congress leaders will be joining BJP soon."

"Anil Antony is one of many Opposition leaders to have joined the BJP. Even the erudite and highly educated leaders in the Opppsition camp are now joining the BJP. We are apprpoaching several other leaders in the Congress and the Left to join us," he added.

Hoping for a better vote share in the southern state where the saffron party hasn't yet managed to any significant electoral inroads, the BJP state chief said, "Our vote share in Kerala wasn't much the last time. However, this time we hope to bag a bigger share of Christian votes as the Christian community has demonstrated that it has full faith in Modi-ji's work."

"We are running several campaigns in the state. The 'Happy Easter Ghar Ghar Chalo' campaign will be conducted across the state from April 9. During this campaign, we will make an effort to connect Christians with the BJP, which will significantly impact our vote share," he added.

On the Congress stalwart's statement that he was pained at his son joining the BJP, Surendran added, "AK Antony has been with the Congress for six decades and it is only natural for him to feel bad if his son joins the BJP. Anil Antony thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his induction into the BJP."

Formerly the coordinator of the Congress' social media cell in Kerala, Anil resgined from all party posts in January, after coming out in support of Prime Minister Modi amid the row over the BBC documentary series.

Coming down hard on the BBC over the documentary series, Anil termed the British public broadcaster as "a state sponsored channel with a long history of prejudices" against India.

"Despite large differences with BJP, I think those in India placing views of BBC, a UK state-sponsored channel with a long history of prejudices, and of Jack Straw, the brain behind the Iraq war, over Indian institutions is setting a dangerous precedence, will undermine our sovereignty," Mr Anthony tweeted.

He later claimed to have received threat calls and hate messages "through the night".

While posting about his resignation on Twitter, Mr Antony mocked the Congress saying he received intolerant calls to retract a tweet by those "fighting for free speech".

"I have resigned from my roles in @incindia, @INCKerala. Intolerant calls to retract a tweet, by those fighting for free speech. I refused. @facebook wall of hate/abuses by ones supporting a trek to promote love! Hypocrisy thy name is! Life goes on," Anil K Antony said in a tweet.

The development is being seen as a big setback for the Congress in Kerala ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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This is India's first MBA Sarpanch madam: Leaving lakhs of packages, Sabhanla village brightened its fortunes

MBA Sarpanch Chhavi Rajawat: Mrs. Sarpanch, who has an MBA, is all over the news these days. Chhavi Rajawat is the country's first MBA successful Sarpanch. After studying his MBA, he decided to leave his billion-dollar salary package and do some good for the town. Today's situation is that through his hard work, dedication and understanding, not only has his small town Soda changed its face, but every family's education and standard of living has undergone a major change. Chhavi rajawat instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpiG52TImhC/?hl=en MBA Sarpant Chhavi Rajawat attended the G-20 meeting. It is as a result of the exploits of Sarpanchi Chavi Rajawat that the Soda Village, which once yearned for a drop of water, is today filled with a pond full of water. Recently MBA sarpanch Chhavi Rajawat was called to the G-20 meeting. Chhavi Rajawat twice held the position of sarpanch of Sodha village in Rajasthan's Tonk district, giving many important talks about accidents and change. MBA sarpanch has changed the picture of Sodha village. Chhavi Rajawat twice became Sarpanch of Sodha village, Tonk district, Rajasthan. Chhavi obtained his MBA in 2003 from Pune. He worked for several companies in Delhi and Jaipur for 7 years, and when he decided to leave, his salary at the time was 1 million rupees. But, despite this, he decided to quit his job and become a sarpanch. It wasn't a sudden decision, but there was a special reason. Soda village water problem solution In fact, the villagers put her in the elections in front of Sapanchi's outgoing wife, and Chhavi Rajawat won the elections with over 2,000 votes. After becoming a sarpanch, he initially faced many difficulties, the biggest being the lack of water in the village. Fighting the struggle of challenges, Chhavi Rajawat decided to change the face of the village with the help of the government and in this decision his father, grandfather and friends helped him a lot. Everyone raised money through crowdfunding and convinced people to do shramdan. With this, a pond was dug in the village, and after it rained, the pond was filled with water. I want to completely change the image of Soda Village Chhavi has changed her entire village today. Known as MBA Sarpanch Bitiya, Chhavi has built more than 40 roads in the village. Along with this, solar energy is also being promoted, and the image seems to be awakening people's awareness of promoting organic farming. Chhavi please tell me she does farming herself and also plows with the help of a tractor. Soda Town has a population of 10,000. Chhavi says that when he first became a sarpanch in 2010, there was famine, water shortages, poor road conditions and poverty in the village. She had to fight a long battle to overcome these problems. It is because of Chhavi's efforts that female Panchs have a place in the Panchayat meeting today. MBA Sarpanch wants to strengthen the image of women Her husband is now unable to attend this meeting. Image completely banned. Chhavi says that if a village has a daughter, sarpanch, she should choose a woman's image from other panches as well. She can know Chhavi's work and her hard work from the fact that whenever Chhavi plans some task, she visits door to door to check on her condition. ALSO READ- Ritesh Pandey played such Holi with his wife and family. Looking at the photo, it was difficult to recognize DISCLAIMER We’ve taken all measures to insure that the information handed in this composition and on our social media platform is believable, vindicated and sourced from other Big media Houses. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at bollywoodofindiaa@gmail.com Read the full article

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