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Punjab Election: With Bare Representation Of Women, Political Parties Focused On Disparate ‘Change’ In State

Snehashish RoyJanuary 31, 20220

'Breaking the glass ceiling' has been one of the war cries across political parties during elections to attract more women voters. Every leader, representing any party, will be seen remarking in favour of increased women participation in politics. However, looking at the most revered candidates' lists for the Punjab Assembly election, a dearth is seen in the number of women candidates. Despite a high-profile campaign launched by the Congress in Uttar Pradesh surrounding women, the echo does not seem to reach Punjab. In UP, Congress promised to dedicate 40% of its tickets to women. Whereas, only 11 out of 109 seats are given to them in Punjab. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance announced 117 candidates and only 5 of them are women. The Aam Aadmi ...

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BJP Among Richest National Political Parties In 2019-2020, SP Richest Regional Party: ADR Report

Sonia SolankiJanuary 29, 20220

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report reveals that the richest political party in India for the year 2019-2020 is BJP. What is more interesting is that the second position is taken by the BSP, followed by Congress. The worth of the BJP as per the ADR report is Rs 4,847.78 crore. The value of BSP is estimated at Rs 698.33 crore, followed by Congress at Rs 588.16 crore. The assets calculated by ADR include the seven national parties and 44 regional parties all over the country. The Seven National parties include the BJP, the BSP, the Congress, the Communist Party of India Marxist (CPIM), the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as per their worth. ADR Report Details The report by ADR...

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UP Assembly Elections: RLD Chief Declines BJP’s Offer, Asks Inviting 700 Farmers Instead Of Him

Sonia SolankiJanuary 29, 20220

RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary, in between all the speculations, has declined the invitation of the BJP. He said that he is not going to cheat his farmers and people who have put trust in him. He also said rather than inviting him, the party should invite the 700 farmers, who lost their families. The offer came in under the new strategy by the BJP to woo the Jat voters, especially in the western UP. There is no denying that on the ground, BJP is facing a huge backlash from the farmers. These farmers were an integral part of the farmer's protest against three agricultural laws, that were repealed after one year of facing opposition. RLD Chief Role In Western UP Jayant Chaudhary has a huge base of Jat followers owing to his legacy. Due to his popularity in western UP, Akhilesh Ya...

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UP Elections 2022: CM Adityanath Invokes Jinnah To Attack Opposition, Ignores Defence Minister’s Advice

Snehashish RoyJanuary 28, 20220

Political parties show their liveliness just as when elections are around the corner. It is a common aspect of Indian politics. Likewise, taking jibes at each other has become subliminally acceptable. Just like other political parties, one of the favourite comebacks of the BJP is "Jinnah." The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath recently took to Twitter and wrote, “They (Opposition) are worshipers of ‘Jinnah’, we are worshipers of ‘Sardar Patel’. Pakistan is dear to them, we sacrifice our lives on Maa Bharati.” This came following the Union defence minister Rajnath Singh's take on invoking Muhammad Ali Jinnah's name during elections. “I do not know why Pakistan’s founder Jinnah’s name is often invoked during elections. For those who want to politicise this… in U...

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UP Elections 2022: BJP Aims To Beat Noida “Jinx”, Congress Toughens Up With ‘Young’ Presence

Snehashish RoyJanuary 27, 20220

In a recent visit to the "jinxed" Noida, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath hit out at the Opposition for them not visiting the district as they are more worried about "their life and position." He even claimed to beat the "jinx" status associated with the place. There is a superstition that is famous in UP's political circles that visiting Noida had resulted in the former CMs Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav losing power. They avoided visiting Gautam Buddh Nagar in their following election campaigns. However, Noida is among the VIP seats for BJP in the state since 2012. It is a part of GB Nagar Lok Sabha constituency along with Jewar and Dadri. The current MLA from Noida is the son of Union defence minister Rajnath Singh and vice-president of BJP's state unit, Pankaj Sin...

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PM Modi Wears U’khand Cap, Manipuri Stole On R-Day: Paying Respect Or Playing Election Cards?

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 26, 20220

PM Narendra Modi always appears in a special style on Republic and Independence Days. On the 73rd Republic Day, he was seen in a special cap and stole. He paid homage to the martyrs by visiting the National War Memorial. This particular cap is from Uttarakhand and the "gamchha" is from Manipur. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted, "Today, on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has made the culture and tradition of our state proud by wearing the cap of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand adorned with Brahma Kamal." Links With Assembly Elections PM Modi's cap was also inscribed with the state flower of Uttarakhand, Brahmakamal. Assembly elections are going to be held in these two states, Uttarakhand and Manipur, next month. The costu...

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Netaji’s Holographic Statue: A Tactic Of BJP To Win Bengal Elections?

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 25, 20220

On the occasion of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the holographic statue of Netaji at the India Gate. Along with this, the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial flame set up in 1972 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as a homage to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in several wars. The flame was moved to the newly constructed National War Memorial in India gate premises on Friday. Before the inaugural of this holographic statue, Prime Minister gave this information regarding the statue's erection at India Gate through a tweet. In this tweet, he wrote, “At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will ...

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Nepotism In Indian Politics: Factor That Unites Diametrically Opposites

Sayani ChakrabortyJanuary 24, 20220

Nepotism is an integral part of Indian politics. When it comes to the five impending elections for state assemblies, it is not uncommon for members of one political family to be on opposite sides of the political divide. Everyone in Akhilesh Yadav's large family has been marginalised after a protracted rift, earning the Samajwadi Party (SP) considerable public ridicule for being a family business. Having no future in the SP, Aparna Yadav, his sister-in-law, decided to join the BJP. There is a fading return to the Badal family dominance of the Akali Dal, which has ruled Punjab politics for decades. Political Nepotism of India In Indian politics, dynastic succession is reality except for parties like the BJP and the dying CPM and CPI, though they too make provisions for scions dem...

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UP Assembly Polls: Mayawati Takes A Dig At Priyanka; Calls, “Not to Waste Vote” For Congress

Sonia SolankiJanuary 24, 20220

Days befor the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are surely heating up with different political giants involving in pinpointing each other. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati hit out at the Congress leader and face of the UP Congress Priyanka Gandhi, on her remark of "Mayawati is silent." Mayawati said, "The condition of Congress party in general elections of the UP assembly has remained so bad that their CM candidate has changed stand within few hours. In such situation, it would be better that people don't spoil their vote by voting for Congress, but vote for BSP unilaterally." She also said that parties like Congress are vote-cutting parties in the eyes of the people. The benefit will go to the BJP if people vote for such parties and alliances. Mayawati T...

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Goa Assembly Elections: Congress Releases List Of 36 Candidates With A ‘Pledge Of Loyalty’ Ahead Of Polls

Sonia SolankiJanuary 24, 20220

Congress party in Goa has released the candidate list of 36 candidates. The name for the remaining seat will be announced soon. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said this time all the candidates have taken a pledge that they will remain loyal and united, serving a full term if elected as MLA. Chidambaram said the party is hoping that the people of Goa will put their faith back into the party and elect them as the government in the upcoming elections. CONGRESS PLEDGE OF LOYALTY AHEAD OF GOA POLLS Why Loyalty Pledge ? Keeping the history of the party in mind, this pledge comes into play for Congress leaders for upcoming polls. The 36 candidates took a pledge of loyalty to their party in a temple, church and mosque. "At the feet of goddess Mahalaxmi, all 36 of us pledg...

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Goa Assembly Elections: Laxmikant Parsekar, Former CM, Quits BJP Just Ahead Goa Polls

Sonia SolankiJanuary 22, 20220

Today Goa's former CM Laxmikant Parsekar announces his resignation from the BJP party. After he was denied a ticket for the upcoming assembly elections. Today he will hand over his resignation formally to the ruling party. At present, he is heading the BJP's manifesto committee for the upcoming assembly elections in Goa. Not only that he has been a core member of the party committee too. Well, this can be a big jolt for the BJP party. Why Laxmikant Parsekar Quits ? Well, this happened when BJP nominates sitting MLA Dayanand Sopte from Mandrem Assembly for upcoming polls. Whereas Laxmikant Parsekar had earlier represented the same seat between 2002 - 2017. But in 2017 Dayanand Sopte defeated Parsekar as a congress candidate. Later in 2019, Sopte joined BJP with 9 other leader...

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UP Assembly Elections: Congress Launches ‘Youth Manifesto’ For New Vision Of India, Rahul-Priyanka Slams BJP

Sonia SolankiJanuary 21, 20220

Congress Party has launched its 'Youth Manifesto' for the UP Assembly polls 2022. Party leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi launched the manifesto, which aims to start 'a new vision of India' with youth being at its centre. The manifesto is also called the 'Bharti Vidhan'. Rahul Gandhi said to bring the change, we have to start with UP first. He also said this is not a hollow promise as these promises are crafted after talking to common people on the grounds, especially with the youngsters. "The youth in Uttar Pradesh needs a new vision and only Congress can give that vision to the state," Gandhi said. He also added, "We don't spread hatred, we unite people and we want to create a new Uttar Pradesh with the strength of youth." Highlights of 'Youth Manifesto' While address...

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