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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...

India Aims to Become the World’s ‘Food Basket,’ Says Chirag Paswan in Udaipur

21Jan

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India Aims to Become the World’s ‘Food Basket,’ Says Chirag Paswan in Udaipur

Udaipur: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clear vision is to make India the world’s “Food Basket.” Speaking at a two-day National Thought Camp organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in Udaipur, Paswan emphasized that strengthening the food processing sector will increase farmers’ income and generate new employment opportunities. “Our goal is to ensure that at least one Indian food product reaches every dining table across the globe. While India has achieved self-reliance in food production, the next step is improving quality, processing, and global branding,” he said. Youth Leadership Brings Fresh EnergyOn being asked about Nitin Naveen, the newly appointed BJP national president, Paswan stated t...

Political Realignment in Maharashtra: Shinde-led Shiv Sena Joins Hands with Raj Thackeray’s MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli

21Jan

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Political Realignment in Maharashtra: Shinde-led Shiv Sena Joins Hands with Raj Thackeray’s MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli

Mumbai:In yet another surprising political development in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has forged an alliance with Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead of the mayoral election in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). The unexpected tie-up has reshaped local political equations and delivered a major setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), its ally in the ruling Mahayuti coalition at the state level. The development comes at a time when intense negotiations are already underway within the Mahayuti over the Mumbai civic body mayoral post. While the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) remain allies in the state government, both parties have adopted competitive postures in Kalyan-Dombivli, a key municipal corporation in the Mumbai Metropolita...

Samriddhi Yatra: Nitish Kumar in Siwan; Will Osama Shahab Join the Rally?

21Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Samriddhi Yatra: Nitish Kumar in Siwan; Will Osama Shahab Join the Rally?

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues his Samriddhi Yatra, with the first phase of the journey covering Siwan, Muzaffarpur, and Vaishali. The tour aims to announce various development initiatives in these districts. However, speculation is rife over whether opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Osama Shahab, will participate in the CM’s public events. On Thursday, Nitish Kumar will be in Siwan, where several development projects will be inaugurated. His program is focused on the Siwan Sadar Assembly constituency, but as a government initiative, benefits are expected to reach all eight assembly segments in the district. Despite this, opposition MLAs rarely attend such programs, reflecting the current political dynamics. Attention is particularly on Raghunathpur...

Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra in Siwan: Revisiting Old Grounds, Sending the Same Message

21Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra in Siwan: Revisiting Old Grounds, Sending the Same Message

Siwan: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is currently in Siwan for the first phase of his Samriddhi Yatra. While the visit highlights developmental initiatives, it also carries a strong political message — one that harks back to past confrontations. A flashback to 2015 recalls the release of former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP and strongman Shahabuddin from Bhagalpur jail. At the time, journalists had asked Nitish Kumar about him, and Shahabuddin reportedly called Nitish a “circumstantial Chief Minister.” This statement soon brought Shahabuddin trouble; in 2016, the Bihar government approached the Supreme Court against his bail in the Rajeev Roshan murder case, leading to his return behind bars. Shahabuddin later passed away during treatment in Tihar Jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Ahead of Panchayat Elections, BJP National President Nitin Nabeen Likely to Visit Rajasthan; Key Leaders Expected in New Team

21Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Ahead of Panchayat Elections, BJP National President Nitin Nabeen Likely to Visit Rajasthan; Key Leaders Expected in New Team

Jaipur: Following the appointment of Bihar veteran Nitin Nabeen as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 20 January, discussions have begun about his upcoming visits and the formation of his new team. Reports suggest that Nabeen may tour several states in the coming days, with Rajasthan being a likely stop ahead of the forthcoming Panchayat and municipal elections. During this visit, he is expected to address the BJP State Executive Committee. During Nabeen’s formal induction in Delhi, key Rajasthan leaders including Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, State President Madan Rathore, and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje were present. Along with congratulating Nabeen, they reportedly invited him to visit Rajasthan. Sources indicate that Nabeen could arriv...