Things were not handled “proactively” even in the initial stages, says NPP Vice President Yumnam Joykumar who has also been a former DGP of Manipur; adds MHA should have “had more responsibility when it came to law and order”
These parties, such as SBSP, Mahan Dal and RLD, derive support from particular castes and are active in specific regions, which could help their bigger allies in strengthening their core vote bases while reaching out to other groups
Besides visiting violence-hit areas, CV Ananda Bose has set up a ‘Peace Room’ in Raj Bhavan to keep track of the situation till the end of Panchayat polls; BJP, CPI(M), Cong welcome his move.
The first-time BJP MP from Inner Manipur has called law and order situation in the state a ‘total failure’, saying Biren Singh govt has failed to maintain it
Want SEC to reduce duration to withdraw nominations to withstand pressure allegedly from ruling party; last time, hundreds of nominations had been withdrawn during this period
Along with top leaders, Akhilesh is holding meetings with every district unit as SP seeks to focus on the grassroots to be battle ready
Cong says the film's language that of "tapori", "hurting religious sentiments"; AAP, Sena (UBT) point to its credit roll thanking BJP CMs; a Delhi BJP leader asks I&B Minister to seek re-examination
SEC, TMC govt on the same page now; but then, on every matter, from central forces to dates to district break-up, the State Election Commissioner was in conflict with govt
At a event organised by a foundation in his name for student toppers, Vijay remains silent on own plans, speaks of critical thinking; calls students "future voters"
The Samajwadi Party chief counts Muslims among those Opposition needs to bring in, repeats that parties strong in a state should lead the Opposition in that state for an anti-BJP platform to work
Ex-CM Ibobi Singh says kept waiting for an appointment with PM; another member says: “If the Prime Minister takes action, peace in Manipur can be restored in 24 hours”
Ad row reinforces that Shinde Sena doesn't want to be seen as second fiddle, and BJP as un-accommodating. Both need to now keep the boat steady through rougher waters ahead
How a sleepy village got transformed to an archaeological treasure, a happening municipality, an educational hub, and now, a “prerna” destination
As Gambhir caught in a spat with a colleague again, his rivals hope centre will take note of string of instances showing why he is not a team player; Gambhir's team says it's only the hotheaded ex-cricketer being characteristically blunt
Did BJP govt provide “only 21 govt jobs” in 3 yrs, or "61,000"? Is the devil in the “registration” details? Depends on whom you ask
According to the data released by the state poll panel, the BJP had filed 56,321 nominations and CPI(M) 48,646 on Thursday – the last date to file nominations for this year’s panchayat polls. In 2018, the BJP had filed 29,528 nominations and the CPI(M) 22,981, according to SEC officials.
Ali Akbar, who quit BJP Friday, had renounced Islam last year and taken on name Ramasimhan Aboobakker; Ramasimhan was for a Muslim in Malappuram who was killed with family conversion to Hinduism in 1947
PM Modi, who is visiting Madhya Pradesh for official functions including the flagging off Jabalpur-Indore Vande Bharat Express, is expected to address the volunteers and give them “tips” for electoral success, sources said.
Congress sees attempt to erase history; BJP says classic case of political indigestion
The CM claims HAM (S) leader was in touch with BJP, and that he had apprehensions that the June 23 Opposition meeting details will be leaked
Ravi also questions "health reasons" being cited to reallocate portfolios of Balaji, held by ED; Minister questions his Governor's rights in interfering in these matters, says Cabinet the sole prerogative of CM
Can Hindu-Muslim polarisation yield BJP the political dividends it did in the past? There are enough indications that people may be getting that wee bit weary of this old “ghisa pita” technique.
Forces have been ordered for the conduct of elections in the state, at various levels, since the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, and the BJP emerged as its main opponent
"Those who do not have any history, they are erasing the history of others,” Kharge tweeted; BJP leader Sudhenshu Trivedi asks Cong to visit PMs' museum, see how all have been honoured
Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister says investment hit in last 3-4 yrs due to issues such as hijab ban, political murders; says planning comprehensive development to decongest Bengaluru infrastructure.