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UP SIR Drive: Yogi Government Divides State Into Three Zones for CM and Deputy CMs; Push to Ensure 100% Submission of Forms by December 11

5Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP SIR Drive: Yogi Government Divides State Into Three Zones for CM and Deputy CMs; Push to Ensure 100% Submission of Forms by December 11

The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its efforts to ensure the successful completion of the SIR (Special Inclusion & Revision) process ahead of the December 11 deadline. In a strategic move, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak have each been assigned 25 districts to oversee the progress and monitor compliance. Three Leaders, 75 Districts — Intensive Monitoring Begins Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya confirmed that the Chief Minister and both Deputy CMs have been allocated specific districts to ensure that every eligible citizen submits the SIR form before the deadline.He stated that dedicated review meetings will be held for the allotted districts, starting from Prayagraj. Maurya emphasized the importance of t...

Mamata Banerjee Alleges Amit Shah Behind Voter List Revision in Bengal

4Dec

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Alleges Amit Shah Behind Voter List Revision in Bengal

Malda, West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of deliberately targeting voters to gain control over the state. CM Targets BJP and Amit ShahAddressing a massive rally against SIR in Gajol, Malda, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the saffron party miscalculated the pulse of Bengal and hastily pushed forward the voter list revision, which, she claimed, has created fear among ordinary citizens. The Chief Minister asserted that Amit Shah is using the SIR exercise as a political tool to harass voters and consolidate BJP’s influence in the state just ahead of the assembly elections. “She wants to control West Bengal at any cost,” Banerjee s...

Bihar Politics Witnesses Historic Milestone: Hari Narayan Singh Wins 10th Term in Assembly Elections

4Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Politics Witnesses Historic Milestone: Hari Narayan Singh Wins 10th Term in Assembly Elections

Patna, Bihar: In a remarkable political achievement, senior JD(U) leader and close aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Hari Narayan Singh, has made history by winning the Harnaut Assembly seat for the 10th time in the 18th Bihar Assembly elections 2025. The 78-year-old veteran legislator set a new record for the most wins by a single MLA in Bihar, earning a standing ovation and applause in the state assembly. Decades of Political DominanceHari Narayan Singh defeated Congress candidate Arun Kumar Bind by a commanding margin of 47,909 votes. Since 1952, no legislator had managed to win ten assembly elections. Previously, the record of nine victories was jointly held by Sadanand Singh and Ramai Ram. Hari Narayan Singh’s winning streak spans nearly five decades, from 1977 to 2025, covering...

Bihar Bulldozer Controversy: RJD MLA Asks Deputy CM Not to Be Dubbed ‘Bulldozer Baba’

4Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Bulldozer Controversy: RJD MLA Asks Deputy CM Not to Be Dubbed ‘Bulldozer Baba’

Patna, Bihar: The “Bulldozer” issue reverberated through the Bihar Assembly on the fourth day of the winter session, as the opposition raised sharp questions over the state government’s eviction drive. RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet from Bodh Gaya took the floor, targeting Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary, asking why he was being dubbed ‘Bulldozer Baba.’ Opposition Raises Bulldozer IssueDuring the session, Kumar Sarvjeet initially spoke in a lighthearted tone but soon launched a pointed critique at the Deputy CM. He noted that while Chaudhary’s son had been given a royal name, the media and public had started referring to him as ‘Bulldozer Baba’ due to the government’s demolition drives against encroachments from Patna to Begusarai and Gaya. The MLA expressed concern tha...

Opposition Demands Accountability for ₹10,000 Women’s Employment Scheme; Government Given Deadline This Month

4Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Opposition Demands Accountability for ₹10,000 Women’s Employment Scheme; Government Given Deadline This Month

Patna: During the fourth day of the Bihar Assembly’s winter session, opposition members raised questions regarding the Women’s Employment Scheme. MLA Kumar Sarvjeet from Bodhgaya demanded an account of the ₹10,000 provided to women under the scheme, asking Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to present a detailed report on its utilization and the development achieved by the beneficiaries in the upcoming budget session. Kumar Sarvjeet began by extending greetings to the Speaker, noting the historic appointment of a backward community member as the Assembly Speaker after 56 years. He recalled his own experiences across four terms as an MLA and highlighted the uniqueness of this election period, observing unprecedented voter engagement from other states and congratulating the Chief Minister for th...

What’s Next for Eknath Shinde? Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Reverse Gear’ Adds New Twist to Maharashtra Politics Amid BJP Tensions

4Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

What’s Next for Eknath Shinde? Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Reverse Gear’ Adds New Twist to Maharashtra Politics Amid BJP Tensions

Mumbai: The political fault lines between BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra remain unresolved as the state gears up for municipal elections. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently appeared alongside Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Orange Gate Urban Tunnel Project in Mumbai, but tensions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance persist. Amid this, former CM Uddhav Thackeray has initiated a “reverse gear” strategy to reclaim Shiv Sena leaders and workers. After staying largely inactive since the 2022 split, Uddhav Thackeray has become active in the BMC elections. In the past two days, several leaders and supporters from the Shinde camp have returned to Uddhav’s Shiv Sena, creating a stir within the party. While this move has pleased Uddhav’s faction, tensions continue betw...

4Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Divya Gehlot Opens Up About Domestic Abuse, Denied Access to 4-Year-Old Daughter in High-Profile Political Family

RATLAM: In a case that has raised eyebrows due to the family’s political prominence, Divya Gehlot, daughter-in-law of senior political leader Thawar Chand Gehlot, has lodged serious allegations of dowry harassment, mental abuse, and domestic violence against her husband and in-laws. Divya approached Ratalam SP Amit Kumar with detailed complaints, highlighting the abuse she faced in a family active in politics for over four decades. Thawar Chand Gehlot has been a five-time MLA, four-time Lok Sabha MP, and twice a Rajya Sabha MP, recognized nationally as a key Dalit leader. According to Divya, her husband Devendra Gehlot began harassing her for a dowry of ₹50 lakh just months after their wedding on 29 April 2018, under the Chief Minister’s Kanyadaan Yojana. She also accused her father-...

Chhindwara BLO Turns Up Drunk at Collectorate, Complains About Workload and Senior Officers

4Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Chhindwara BLO Turns Up Drunk at Collectorate, Complains About Workload and Senior Officers

Chhindwara: An unusual incident took place late Tuesday evening at the Chhindwara Collectorate when an Assistant BLO (Booth Level Officer) arrived intoxicated, attempting to submit electoral forms to the District Collector. The officer, clearly under the influence of alcohol, raised complaints about excessive workload and alleged misconduct by a senior BLO, declaring that he would no longer perform his duties. Carrying electoral forms in his hands, the BLO approached the Collector to hand over the documents. However, his erratic and disorderly behavior prompted staff and on-duty police personnel to escort him out of the premises. Even after being removed, he continued to mutter incoherently on the grounds for some time. Before reaching the Collector’s office, the inebriated officer f...

‘If Priyanka Didi Is So Famous, She Should Visit Rae Bareli More Often’: BJP MLA Aditi Singh Targets Congress MP

4Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘If Priyanka Didi Is So Famous, She Should Visit Rae Bareli More Often’: BJP MLA Aditi Singh Targets Congress MP

Lucknow: In a sharp political swipe, Rae Bareli MLA and BJP leader Aditi Singh has criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for what she described as infrequent visits to Rae Bareli, a traditional stronghold of the Congress party. Speaking in an interview with a private news channel, Aditi Singh remarked that visiting Rae Bareli only once a year—or merely during election season—has no meaning. “If she (Priyanka Gandhi) is famous here as Didi, then she should visit more often,” Singh stated. During the interview, when the anchor mentioned that Priyanka Gandhi is also popularly known as Didi in the region, Aditi Singh responded with a pointed remark:“If she is so famous, she should also take the trouble of visiting sometimes — or will she only come during elections?” The BJP MLA furth...

Amid Political Tensions in Karnataka, DK Shivakumar Attends Former IAS Officer’s Son’s Wedding in Delhi — The Tihar Connection Explained

4Dec

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Karnataka, Politics, State

Amid Political Tensions in Karnataka, DK Shivakumar Attends Former IAS Officer’s Son’s Wedding in Delhi — The Tihar Connection Explained

Even as political turbulence continues in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar proved once again why he is known as a loyal friend in political circles. On Wednesday, despite ongoing power tussles and a series of crucial meetings in Bengaluru, Shivakumar flew to Delhi to attend the wedding of former IAS officer Sanjeev Kumar’s son — a gesture rooted in an unusual friendship that began inside Tihar Jail. Political Heat Rises With DK’s Delhi Visit As soon as news surfaced that DK Shivakumar was heading to Delhi, political corridors buzzed with speculation of possible leadership changes. However, the Deputy CM clarified before departing that his visit had no political motive and was purely for a private function. When asked about DK’s trip, Chief Minister Si...