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BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol Hails Hanuman Beniwal as Role Model, Hints at Possible RLP Ties

22Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol Hails Hanuman Beniwal as Role Model, Hints at Possible RLP Ties

Jaipur – In a notable display of cross-party camaraderie, BJP MLA Bhairaram Siyol praised Hanuman Beniwal, the national convenor of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), as his role model and elder brother figure. The remarks were made during the wedding ceremony of Siyol’s son, Akashdeep, rekindling memories of the long-standing friendship between the two prominent Rajasthan leaders. Siyol emphasized Beniwal’s personal qualities, saying, “He has always stood by me in times of joy and sorrow. Even during difficult moments for my family, Beniwal ji never hesitated to support us. His remarkable trait is that he never misleads even his opponents; he practices politics without self-interest or pretense.” Hints at Political Ties with RLPSiyol also hinted at the possibility of closer ties ...

Maharashtra: Former Minister Manikrao Kokate Retains MLA Status as Supreme Court Stays Sentence

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra: Former Minister Manikrao Kokate Retains MLA Status as Supreme Court Stays Sentence

Mumbai/New Delhi: Former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Manikrao Kokate has received a major legal relief from the Supreme Court, ensuring that his legislative assembly membership remains intact. The top court stayed the sentence handed down by the Nashik court, which had convicted Kokate in a 30-year-old case, threatening both his ministerial post and his MLA status. Background of the CaseManikrao Kokate, a prominent leader from the Maratha community and a close aide of Ajit Pawar, previously served as the Agriculture Minister in the Fadnavis government. He later handled the Sports Department after a controversy arose in the Assembly for playing Rummy on his mobile phone during proceedings. Kokate, a five-time MLA from Nashik, was sentenced to two years in prison in the 1995 Housi...

Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive

22Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive

Patna: While leaders of the BJP and JDU in Bihar often highlight the “double-engine” government for the state’s development, Bihar has surprisingly not joined the central government’s flagship literacy program, ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society). This has raised questions about why the NDA ally is not participating in an initiative aimed at making Bihar fully literate. ULLAS Scheme Aims for 100% Literacy by 2030The ambitious ULLAS scheme, launched in 2022, seeks to achieve 100% literacy across India by 2030. It targets individuals aged 15 and above who are illiterate, offering basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills equivalent to a third-grade level, through online or offline modes. Participants are then evaluated through examinations, and successful candid...

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

22Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

Patna: With the tenure of five Rajya Sabha members from Bihar coming to an end, political speculation is rife over who will fill these seats. Among the potential names is Bhojpuri cinema superstar Pawan Singh, nominated by the BJP. However, political analysts question whether his selection could disrupt the party’s delicate “forward-backward” (Agra-Pichhda) caste balance in the state. Rajya Sabha Seats Coming Up In the New Year 2026, the terms of five Rajya Sabha MPs will end: RJD: Prem Chand Gupta and AD Singh JD(U): Harivansh Narayan, Rajya Sabha Chairman, and Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister RLSP: Upendra Kushwaha, national president These vacancies are expected to be filled by NDA candidates based on the strength of MLAs. JD(U) and RLSP Strategies JD(U) plans to...

UP Assembly Winter Session 2025: Discussion on ‘Vande Mataram’ and Presentation of Supplementary Budget

22Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Assembly Winter Session 2025: Discussion on ‘Vande Mataram’ and Presentation of Supplementary Budget

The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly resumed on Monday at 11 AM, continuing until 24 December. Both the ruling party and opposition are set to utilize the session fully to communicate their positions to the public. Discussion on 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’After the presentation of the supplementary budget, the Assembly will hold a special discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’. The session is expected to last around four hours. The Assembly will pass a resolution acknowledging the song’s historical and cultural contribution to India’s national identity, patriotism, unity, and cultural consciousness. Recently, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also discussed this milestone. Supplementary Budget PresentationA cabinet meet...

Despite Electoral Bonds Ban, BJP Sees Massive Donation Inflow of ₹3,577 Crore

22Dec

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Nation, Politics

Despite Electoral Bonds Ban, BJP Sees Massive Donation Inflow of ₹3,577 Crore

New Delhi: The BJP continues to see a rapid increase in its party funds even after the Supreme Court’s February 2024 ban on electoral bonds. Contrary to expectations of a slowdown, the party received over ₹3,577 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, primarily through Electoral Trusts (ETs). Electoral Trusts Step UpIn 2023-24, BJP received a total of ₹3,967 crore in donations, including ₹1,686 crore via electoral bonds and ₹856 crore from ETs. With electoral bonds now discontinued, companies seeking a semi-anonymous way to donate have shifted to ETs—benefiting BJP the most. According to the Election Commission, a total of ₹4,276 crore was collected through ETs in 2024-25, with BJP receiving 83.6%—more than four times the previous year. Congress received 7.3%, and Trina...

Setback for BJP in Maharashtra: Six Members of One Family Lose Nanded Civic Polls to Ajit Pawar–Led NCP

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Setback for BJP in Maharashtra: Six Members of One Family Lose Nanded Civic Polls to Ajit Pawar–Led NCP

Nanded: Despite its broader influence in Maharashtra’s local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a significant setback in the Loha Municipal Council elections in Nanded district, where all six candidates from a single family fielded by the party were defeated. The defeats came at the hands of the Ajit Pawar–led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a key ally in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The BJP had nominated six members of the influential Suryavanshi family, a decision that sparked widespread criticism even before polling. Among those defeated was Gajanan Suryavanshi, the BJP’s candidate for the post of Municipal Council President. He was defeated by Sharad Pawar, the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) candidate. Other defeated BJP candidates from the same family included G...

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to Address First Rally in Vasundhara Raje’s Stronghold

20Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to Address First Rally in Vasundhara Raje’s Stronghold

Jhalawar, Rajasthan: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is set to address his first public rally in the stronghold of former CM Vasundhara Raje on 22nd December. The rally, to be held in the Dag Assembly constituency of Jhalawar district, will focus on women’s empowerment, highlighting the state government’s initiatives in this area. First Rally in Jhalawar Since Becoming CMThis will mark the first time CM Bhajanlal Sharma is addressing a public gathering in Vasundhara Raje’s political bastion since taking office. The venue for the rally is Dudhalia village, where the Chief Minister will interact with local residents during the women’s empowerment program. Political ContextVasundhara Raje served as Rajasthan’s Chief Minister twice, in 2003 and 2013, representing the Bharatiya ...

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Mother-in-Law Passes Away; Son Nishant Kumar Pays Emotional Tribute

20Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Mother-in-Law Passes Away; Son Nishant Kumar Pays Emotional Tribute

Patna: In a deeply saddening development for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his family, his mother-in-law passed away after a prolonged illness. She had been unwell for a considerable period and was undergoing treatment at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna. Despite all medical efforts, she could not be saved. The news has sent waves of grief through Bihar’s political and social circles. Emotional Tribute by Nishant KumarThe Chief Minister’s son, Nishant Kumar, expressed profound sorrow over his grandmother’s demise on social media. In an emotional post, he wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of my beloved nani maa. Missing you, nani maa, on your final journey.” His heartfelt message reflects the family’s deep sense of loss. Illness and ...

‘Jungle Raj in Bengal, Efforts to Shield Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Mamata Banerjee in Virtual Rally

20Dec

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Politics, State, West Bengal

‘Jungle Raj in Bengal, Efforts to Shield Infiltrators’: PM Modi Targets Mamata Banerjee in Virtual Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp political attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the state government of creating a situation akin to “maha jungle raj” and attempting to protect infiltrators at the cost of Bengal’s development and citizens’ rights. PM Modi was scheduled to address a massive rally at Ranaghat in Nadia district during his Bengal visit. However, due to adverse weather and dense fog, his helicopter could not land at the venue. The Prime Minister therefore addressed the gathering virtually via mobile phone, drawing loud applause from party supporters. “Oppose Modi, But Don’t Harm Bengal” In his address, PM Modi said the TMC was free to oppose him politically but should not obstruct the progre...