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No scope for alliance between Congress, AAP for assembly polls in Haryana, Delhi: Jairam Ramesh
In an interview, AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated there will be no alliance between Congress and AAP for Haryana and Delhi assembly polls, but the INDIA bloc will contest together in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. He emphasized there’s no universal formula for state elections; alliances depend on local agreements.
Government using two crutches of TDP, JD(U): Opposition
Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha; respond to Motion of Thanks today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. This will be the first session of Parliament since PM Modi assumed office for a third consecutive term. Notably, this meeting marks PM Modi's first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc in this new term.
"Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs
The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Nadda writes to Kharge, questions Congress' 'stoic silence'
BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, criticising the Congress party's silence on the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy that claimed 56 lives. He called it a "man-made disaster" due to a nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI alliance and illicit liquor mafia. Nadda urged Kharge to push for a CBI probe, demand the removal of the State Prohibition Minister, and increase compensation for the victims' families. Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the SC community and calling out Rahul Gandhi for his inaction.
Pro-tem Speaker appointment row: 'NDA govt insulting opposition', says Congress Lok Sabha MP K Suresh
New Delhi: After the appointment of pro-tem Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress MP, K Suresh said that the NDA government has violated the convention of Lok Sabha. “The NDA government has violated the convention of Lok Sabha. So far, the conven...
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BJP to uproot corrupt JMM-led alliance from power in J'khand to form next govt: Chouhan
BJP's election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan aims to form the next government in Jharkhand by defeating the 'corrupt' JMM-led coalition. The party had a strong performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls in the state.
Seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra polls yet to begin in MVA; all are equal stakeholders: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that seat-sharing discussions among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls have not started yet. Raut emphasized that all parties within the MVA, including NCP (SP) and Congress, are equal stakeholders. He noted that despite the NCP (SP) having the highest strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) was heavily targeted by the opposition, which impacted its performance. Raut reassured that there will be ample seats for all parties to contest comfortably.
Andhra Pradesh assembly session begins, first after TDP-led coalition comes to power
The maiden session of the 13th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly began with newly-elected MLAs taking oath. The session was presided over by Pro-tem Speaker TDP MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary. CM N Chandrababu Naidu attended after over two years, marking Pawan Kalyan's debut; upcoming elections for Speaker and Deputy Speaker, with TDP's C Ayyannapatrudu favored for Speaker. Naidu and Kalyan took oath, with Naidu exchanging pleasantries as the NDA alliance secured a majority in the elections.
TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
NDA members likely to meet ahead of parliament session to decide on speaker
Ahead of the first Parliament session after the 2024 general elections, a meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners is likely to take place to discuss the candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post and to ensure better floor coordination among the alliance partners in the Parliament session, sources said.
Third Eye: BJP ally targets party leaders, micro, small and medium, and non-performing alliance partners
SBSP had fought the Lok Sabha polls as part of NDA and Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar lost Ghosi to the SP candidate. While OP Rajbhar claimed that the viral video was 'mischievously edited' to show him in a bad light, some BJP leaders like Anil Rajbhar advised him to watch his words.
INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for TDP if it contests LS speaker's post: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday stated that all partners of the opposition INDIA bloc will aim to support the ruling ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it nominates a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election. Asked about recent statements made by some Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders on the BJP after the Lok Sabha polls, Raut said it is good if the RSS wants to correct "mistakes" of the past.
Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar say there's no question of taking back rebels
When asked about the brand value of Ajit Pawar being dented after the latter won just one Lok Sabha seat, Sharad Pawar referred to the recent Organiser column where an RSS ideologue had slammed the BJP for joining hands with Ajit Pawar. Pawar said, "The article in the organizer reflected their (BJP) experience of (working with) Ajit Pawar."
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Fevicol ka jod? The bonhomie in Modi's alliance dispels coalition fears
The bonhomie on display between PM Modi and the NDA allies is contrary to what many had expected: a lot of messy haggling over portfolios and competitive wooing of parties by the NDA and the INDIA block of opposition parties. The NDA has been off to a harmonious start. However, coalition governments often spring surprises over time.
MVA to begin alliance talks early, lay groundwork for Maharashtra polls
Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SCP), has decided to start discussions early for seat-sharing in the assembly elections in Maharashtra, due within four months. The All India Congress Committee has asked senior Maharashtra party leaders to come to New Delhi next week to review the Lok Sabha poll results and make early assessments about the assembly seats that Congress must contest.
Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.
PM Modi asks NDA MPs not to fall prey to hoaxes about ministries, portfolios
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned NDA MPs against believing in hoaxes regarding ministries and portfolios, warning that even the "INDI Alliance" could spread "fake news" on such matters. He urged MPs to verify information before believing it, noting that technology allows for the creation of fake lists and signatures. Modi emphasized the importance of staying away from such rumors and urged MPs to rely on verified sources. He also highlighted the experience of senior leaders in making decisions and reassured that the country will not be governed by breaking news.
NDA now is 'Nitish-Naidu Dependent Alliance': Congress
Congress criticizes PM Modi for excessive NDA mentions, questions statue relocation. BJP faces backlash over Maharashtra defeat. Ramesh accuses Modi of Constitution 'drama'. Modi appointed PM-designate amidst controversy. Doubts raised on Modi and NDA guarantees.
Decades-old NDA a natural alliance: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised at the first NDA parliamentary party meeting of the 18th Lok Sabha that the alliance's longevity of over three decades is due to its organic nature focused on nation-building, highlighting the importance of consensus over majority, good governance, and collaboration among partners for the country's growth, while also taking jibes at the Opposition over the EVM controversy during the elections.
Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP: Ajay Rai
Uttar Pradesh state Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that the Congress-Samajwadi Party coalition is a "natural alliance" and will persist in the upcoming assembly polls to displace the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance was successful in the Lok Sabha elections where the SP won 37 seats, with Rahul Gandhi securing victories in Rae Bareli and Wayanad.
Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram
Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.
AAP to go solo in Delhi Assembly polls, no alliance with Congress, confirms Gopal Rai
In the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 7 seats of Delhi. PM Modi-led saffron party contested in all seven seats, while AAP fought on 4 and Congress 3 - Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi and North West Delhi. The AAP had fielded its candidates in East Delhi, West Delhi, New Delhi, and South Delhi.
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