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"DMK, Congress wants to get rid of each other": BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy on Wednesday said that DMK and Congress want to "get rid of each other" after Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin ruled out any shared governance model with the DMK allies, including Congress.
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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser meets election observation delegations ahead of
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, met with multiple election observation delegations as the country heads into the 13th national elections, scheduled for tomorrow, February 12, nearly two years after the 2024 July Uprising.
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"DMK and Congress hold distinct views on coalitions": Congress MP Jothiman
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
However, the Tamil Nadu CM signalled that the Congress would continue to be a partner when the state goes to the polls.
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UN calls for 'safe, inclusive' participation of women in Bangladesh electi
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Ahead of the election, the United Nations notes concerns raised by women's groups and civil society organisations on violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence.
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Bangladesh gears up for election under heavy scrutiny
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Officials said ballot papers, ballot boxes, seals, indelible ink, forms, and other essential election materials have been prepared and distributed in accordance with the Election Commission's guidelines. The distribution process was carried out in an organized and systematic manner from desi
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Telangana: voting underway in Wardhannapet Municipal elections
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Municipal elections are currently underway in the Wardhannapet Municipality of the Warangal district in Telangana, with voters arriving at polling stations, including one at Fusco's School, since early morning to cast their ballots.
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BGB Director General visits election base camp in Dhaka, orders firm actio
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Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, reviewed election security in Dhaka ahead of the February 12 parliamentary polls. Authorities reported completed preparations, extensive security deployment, and a positive environment, though c
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"Historic and important elections for Bangladesh": EU Observer Chief Ivars
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Bangladesh votes on February 12 amid tight security and finalised logistics. EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs called the elections historic, stressing a neutral, fact-based assessment. Over 12.77 crore voters will elect representatives, alongside a constitutional referendum, with authorities ex
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Mumbai: Ritu Tawde elected as BMC Mayor unopposed
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Ritu Tawde has been elected Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday in an uncontested election.
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"Important to see free and fair election,: say Dhaka University Professor
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Speaking about the upcoming polls, Tawohidul Haque, Associate Professor and Criminologist, University of Dhaka noted, "And in a new context, the 13 national elections is going to be held." According to him, the evolving political landscape has opened space for new thinking and engagement.
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"People will decide," says Cong MP Manickam Tagore after Stalin rules out
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Shortly after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin ruled out any share in governance with DMK allies, Congress MP from Virudhunagar, Manickam Tagore played the ball back to the CM saying that the decision would be taken by the people.
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
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