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CM Nitish Launches ₹202 Crore Development Bonanza in Siwan During ‘Samriddhi Yatra’

22Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

CM Nitish Launches ₹202 Crore Development Bonanza in Siwan During ‘Samriddhi Yatra’

Siwan, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Siwan today as part of his ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’, inaugurating and laying the foundation for a massive 71 development projects worth over ₹202 crore at the historic Rajendra Stadium. The mega-event also includes a direct public interaction, allowing the Chief Minister to engage with residents and hear their concerns firsthand. A Milestone for Siwan’s DevelopmentThe projects unveiled today mark a significant step toward strengthening Siwan’s infrastructure and improving the quality of life for its citizens. Chief Minister Nitish emphasized that the initiative is not just about inaugurating projects but also about assessing the ground realities of development and accelerating the state’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bihar’ (Developed B...

BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Set to Claim Mayoral Posts in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar

22Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Set to Claim Mayoral Posts in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar

Mumbai, Maharashtra: The recent municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra have delivered a major victory for the BJP, while Shiv Sena also recorded significant success in Thane district. In Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporations, the two parties contested as an alliance, whereas in Ulhasnagar, they went head-to-head. Alliance Secures MajorityThe BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti has emerged as the dominant force in Thane and Kalyan-Dombivli, winning the majority of seats. Despite the alliance’s numerical advantage, internal discussions over the mayoral posts are ongoing. Contests in Kalyan-Dombivli and UlhasnagarIn Kalyan-Dombivli, negotiations between BJP and Shiv Sena are still underway for the mayor’s position. In Ulhasnagar, the winning candidates from both parties were separ...

Ajmer Congress Exposes Alleged “Vote-Cutting Campaign,” Presents Shocking Evidence

22Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Ajmer Congress Exposes Alleged “Vote-Cutting Campaign,” Presents Shocking Evidence

Ajmer, Rajasthan: In a dramatic political development, the Congress party in Ajmer has exposed what it claims is a secret “vote-cutting campaign” orchestrated by the BJP, alleging large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls using Form-7. The controversy erupted after the name of the sitting councillor herself disappeared from the voter list, raising questions about the integrity of the process. WhatsApp Chats as EvidenceDuring a press conference, Congress leaders Dharmendra Rathore and District President Rajkumar Jaipal publicly released messages from an official BLO (Booth Level Officer) WhatsApp group, claiming that thousands of voter names were removed under BJP pressure. One BLO reportedly wrote: "In Ward 176, there are 993 voters, and I was given forms to delete 467 names. When ...

Umaria DFO Faces Fierce Backlash: BJP and Congress Join Forces, Allegations of Encroachment Surface

22Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Umaria DFO Faces Fierce Backlash: BJP and Congress Join Forces, Allegations of Encroachment Surface

Umaria, MP: The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Umaria, Vivek Singh, has come under intense scrutiny for his alleged arbitrary actions regarding official property and encroachment. Sources claim that the DFO has extended the boundary of his office and bungalow by 20 to 30 feet toward the road, narrowing the National Highway and causing public inconvenience. In a rare political alignment, leaders from both the BJP and Congress have jointly raised their voices against the DFO. Including representatives from all 24 municipal wards, party leaders have submitted a complaint to the district collector, accusing Singh of illegal construction, encroachment, and misuse of government funds. They allege that his actions are compromising road safety and obstructing the city’s drainage system. ...

Tej Pratap Yadav Signals Political Foray into UP, Hints at Party Expansion and Future Strategy

22Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Tej Pratap Yadav Signals Political Foray into UP, Hints at Party Expansion and Future Strategy

Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav, National President of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JSJD), has once again captured headlines, this time signaling his political entry into Uttar Pradesh. The development comes after he demanded a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of a Bihari student in Varanasi, addressing letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Expanding Party and Personal InfluenceBy raising the demand for a central investigation, Tej Pratap has not only asserted his party’s visibility but also reinforced his personal political brand. The move positions him as a leader who is both alert to public concerns and capable of serious political thinking, breaking away from his earlier...

Mayor Reservation Lottery Today: Category Allocation to Decide Mayoral Posts in Mumbai and 28 Maharashtra Civic Bodies

22Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Mayor Reservation Lottery Today: Category Allocation to Decide Mayoral Posts in Mumbai and 28 Maharashtra Civic Bodies

Mumbai, January 22:The political landscape of Maharashtra’s urban governance is set for a crucial development today as the reservation lottery for mayoral posts in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations will be announced on Thursday. The draw is scheduled to take place at 11:00 am at the state secretariat (Mantralaya), as per an order issued by the Maharashtra Urban Development Department. The lottery system will determine which social category the mayor’s post will be reserved for in each municipal corporation. The reservation categories include General, Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Once the categories are declared, eligible candidates from the respective reserved groups will be able to file their nominations for the mayoral e...

‘Without Muslim Support, SP Wouldn’t Win Even a Village Head Election’: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak’s Sharp Attack in Baghpat

22Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Without Muslim Support, SP Wouldn’t Win Even a Village Head Election’: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak’s Sharp Attack in Baghpat

Baghpat, January 22:Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday, asserting that the party would fail to win even a gram pradhan (village head) election if it were to lose Muslim support. His remarks, made during a visit to Baghpat, have added fresh intensity to the state’s political discourse ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing the media at the BJP district office after reviewing development works and holding meetings with party workers, Pathak accused the SP and the Congress of indulging in vote-bank politics based on caste and community, claiming they lack any concrete development agenda. ‘No Issues, Only Caste Politics’ The Deputy CM said the opposition has no real issues to present before t...

CM Dhami Urges No Politics Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Controversy, Hopes for Quick Resolution

21Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Dhami Urges No Politics Over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Controversy, Hopes for Quick Resolution

Muzaffarnagar/Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a brief stop in Muzaffarnagar while traveling from Delhi to Dehradun on Wednesday, addressed the controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand, urging that the matter not be politicized. He expressed optimism that the dispute between the Shankaracharya and the government would be resolved soon. Following the stopover, CM Dhami departed for Dehradun by helicopter, where he was received at the police lines by Uttar Pradesh minister Kapil Dev Agrawal and several BJP leaders. Speaking to the media at the Muzaffarnagar police lines, CM Dhami highlighted the historical and cultural ties of Muzaffarnagar to Uttarakhand, referencing the Rampur Tiraha incident and noting that he pays homage every year on October 2 ...

From Nitin Nabin to Yogi-Dhami: How Experience and Youth Are Shaping the ‘New BJP’

21Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

From Nitin Nabin to Yogi-Dhami: How Experience and Youth Are Shaping the ‘New BJP’

Patna: A strategic and generational shift is clearly underway within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as Prime Minister Narendra Modi guides the transition from the old guard to a younger, energetic leadership. The appointment of 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as the party’s national president exemplifies this change, signaling BJP’s growing emphasis on leaders under 55 years of age. Nabin, a five-time legislator and former Bihar minister, is arguably the youngest president in BJP’s history, underscoring the party’s readiness to bet on youth. A Calculated TransitionThis generational shift is not sudden but part of a decade-long process. An analysis of BJP-ruled states shows that age has increasingly influenced the selection of chief ministers. Currently, nine out of 14 BJP chief ministers wer...

Rajasthan Approves Disturbed Area Act: Stricter Rules on Property Transactions in Sensitive Areas

21Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Approves Disturbed Area Act: Stricter Rules on Property Transactions in Sensitive Areas

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has approved the Disturbed Area Act, a new legislation aimed at preventing the migration of specific communities and maintaining social balance in sensitive areas. With this approval, Rajasthan becomes the second state in India, after Gujarat, to implement such a law. The state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, sanctioned the Act during a meeting on Wednesday. The government stated that the law is intended to prevent population imbalance and manage potential communal tensions proactively. It grants authorities additional powers to maintain law and order in sensitive areas. Declaration of Disturbed AreasUnder the Act, the government can declare any area with a significant minority population or sensitive social composition as a “disturb...