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AAP’s “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice” March Draws Massive Crowd on Third Day in UP
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

AAP’s “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice” March Draws Massive Crowd on Third Day in UP

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s ongoing march, themed “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice”, continues to receive overwhelming public support in Uttar Pradesh. Led by AAP’s UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, the campaign seeks to address youth unemployment and demand justice for Dalits and backward communities. On Friday, the third day of the march, the procession traveled from Beekapur in Ayodhya through Khajurhat to Kurebhar in Sultanpur, where hundreds of people welcomed the participants enthusiastically. Residents along the route, including youth, lawyers, women, and senior citizens, greeted the marchers with flower showers and chanted the slogan, “Give Jobs, Give Social Justice.” The march is gradually transforming into a mass movement and will cover nearl...
BJP Faces Setback in Anta By-Election; Rajasthan Leaders Silent, Madan Rathore Accepts Responsibility
Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP Faces Setback in Anta By-Election; Rajasthan Leaders Silent, Madan Rathore Accepts Responsibility

Baran, Rajasthan: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reeling from its defeat in the Anta assembly by-election, leaving a tense silence among senior party leaders. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who campaigned extensively in Anta, have so far remained silent on the party’s disappointing performance, even as they celebrated the resounding BJP victory in Bihar on social media. The Anta by-election saw BJP candidate Morpall Suman lose to the Congress, marking a setback for the party at the organizational level. State BJP president Madan Rathore has taken full responsibility for the defeat, stating, “This is our accountability. We must respect the mandate of the people. The government could not successfully communicate its development work to the ...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Campaign in Bihar Yields 17 Wins Out of 18 Seats
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Campaign in Bihar Yields 17 Wins Out of 18 Seats

New Delhi: Following NDA’s resounding victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar. Out of the 18 constituencies where she campaigned for NDA candidates, the alliance emerged victorious in 17 seats. CM Gupta’s efforts reflect the electorate’s faith in good governance and development. Only Warsaliganj witnessed a setback, where RJD’s Anita defeated BJP candidate Aruna Devi by over 7,500 votes. The remaining 17 constituencies saw NDA candidates claim victory, comprising 9 BJP, 4 JD(U), 3 LJP (Ram Vilas faction), and 2 RLM winners. CM’s Message on Social MediaAfter the election results, CM Gupta posted on social media:"My heartfelt gratitude to the people of Bihar for giving NDA a massive mandate. This historic publ...
Delhi CM Orders GPS Monitoring of All Garbage Collection Vehicles to Boost Cleanliness Drive
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi CM Orders GPS Monitoring of All Garbage Collection Vehicles to Boost Cleanliness Drive

New Delhi: In a major move to strengthen Delhi’s ongoing cleanliness campaign, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued directives to ensure all garbage collection vehicles are monitored via GPS, while ministers will also conduct on-ground inspections to oversee operations. On Friday, CM Gupta visited various areas in Tehkhand and Tughlakabad, inspecting waste-sensitive zones, proposed C&D (Construction & Demolition) garbage collection points, and upcoming FCTS (Fixed Compactor Transfer Stations). She emphasized the need for strategically located collection points and a transparent, timely waste management system. Strengthening Waste Management InfrastructureDuring her visits, the CM assessed ongoing projects and instructed officials to reinforce Delhi’s waste management framewo...
Good News for Delhi Commuters: CM Rekha Gupta Flags Off 50 New Electric Buses
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Good News for Delhi Commuters: CM Rekha Gupta Flags Off 50 New Electric Buses

New Delhi: In a major push to control pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government took two significant initiatives on Friday. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first batch of 50 modern electric buses, while simultaneously laying the foundation for an Automated Vehicle Fitness Testing Station (ATS) at the Tehkhand depot to ensure proper fitness checks for commercial vehicles, one of the leading contributors to air pollution. The event saw the presence of Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, MP Ramveer Singh Bidhuri, and other officials. A Key Step Towards Pollution ControlWhile flagging off the buses, CM Gupta highlighted that her government has made remarkable progress in the transport sector within just eight months, adding 1,350 electric buses to the city’s ...
Bihar Election Results 2025: Kapil Mishra Targets Rahul Gandhi After Congress Faces Crushing Defeat
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Bihar Election Results 2025: Kapil Mishra Targets Rahul Gandhi After Congress Faces Crushing Defeat

New Delhi: Following the decisive defeat of the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in the Bihar Assembly elections, political attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have intensified. BJP leader and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra took to social media to target Gandhi, criticizing his high-profile campaigning efforts. Kapil Mishra’s Remark:On the platform X (formerly Twitter), Mishra wrote: “Those who staged a spectacle by jumping into the pond have been drowned by public mandate. The people have chosen the power of development over theatrics.” He was referring to Rahul Gandhi’s campaign in Begusarai, where the Congress leader had jumped into a pond alongside local fishermen and Development Party leader Mukesh Sahni to promote the party’s candidate. Despite the publicity, Congress candidat...
Jamui Election Result 2025: BJP’s ‘Golden Girl’ Shreyasi Singh Triumphs, Defeats RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam
Bihar, Politics, State

Jamui Election Result 2025: BJP’s ‘Golden Girl’ Shreyasi Singh Triumphs, Defeats RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam

Jamui, Bihar: The Jamui Assembly constituency once again became the center of a high-profile contest in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Known for its political history dominated by Rajput leaders, the constituency also sees decisive influence from Yadav and Muslim voters. This election saw BJP’s incumbent MLA and international shooter Shreyasi Singh emerge victorious. Shreyasi Singh defeated RJD’s Mohammad Shamshad Alam by a substantial margin of 54,498 votes. Anil Prasad Sah of the Jan Suraj Party secured third place with 5,905 votes. Jamui Election 2025 Results: CandidatePartyVotes ReceivedVictory MarginShreyasi SinghBJP123,86854,498Mohammad Shamshad AlamRJD69,370–Anil Prasad SahJan Suraj Party5,905– Key Contestants: Shreyasi Singh (BJP): Hailing from a prominent Rajpu...
Congress Secures Just 6 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025; Faces Heavy Defeat Across the State
Bihar, Politics, State

Congress Secures Just 6 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025; Faces Heavy Defeat Across the State

Patna, Bihar: The results of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, held in two phases, were declared on Friday, 14 November, delivering a landslide victory to the NDA, which crossed the 200-seat mark. Ahead of the elections, Congress had hoped for a boost from Rahul Gandhi’s “Voter Rights Campaign”, which energized party workers across the state. However, the strategy failed to translate into votes at the ballot box, as the party suffered heavy losses. Congress’ Performance:Congress fielded candidates in approximately 50 constituencies but managed to win only 6 seats. The disappointing performance left the party grappling with a major setback, as their anticipated momentum did not materialize. Winning and Losing Candidates: ConstituencyCongress CandidateResultManihariManohar Prasad S...
Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Election 2025: Nine Seats Decided by Less Than a Thousand Votes

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 delivered a historic mandate for the NDA, while the Mahagathbandhan failed to cross the 40-seat mark. While many constituencies saw decisive victories, a few witnessed nail-biting finishes, with winners edging out their rivals by just a few dozen or hundred votes. Here’s a look at nine such constituencies where the margin of victory was extremely narrow. Sandeh: JDU Clinches a Historic Win by Just 27 VotesIn the Sandeh Assembly constituency of the Ara Lok Sabha seat, JDU candidate Radha Charan Sah narrowly defeated RJD’s Deepu Singh by only 27 votes. Radha Charan Sah secured 80,598 votes, while Deepu Singh received 80,571 votes. Jan Suraj’s Rajeev Ranj was a distant third with 6,040 votes. Aghiawan: BJP Wins by 95 VotesA tight contest between BJP and ...
Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence
Bihar, Politics, State

Will Nitish Kumar Continue as Bihar CM? Chirag Paswan Breaks Silence

After the resounding victory of the NDA in Bihar, all eyes are now on who will be the next Chief Minister. Questions are swirling over whether Nitish Kumar will continue in the role or if there will be a change. On this, Chirag Paswan—often called PM Modi’s “Hanuman”—has broken his silence. Who Will Be the Next CM?In the Bihar Assembly elections, the ruling NDA stunned everyone with a historic performance, handing a decisive defeat to the opposition Mahagathbandhan. With the BJP emerging as the largest party and JDU securing a strong second position, the question naturally arose: who will lead Bihar as the next Chief Minister? When asked whether Nitish Kumar should continue as CM, Chirag Paswan, President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), expressed full confidence that Nitish K...