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JD(U)'s Bijendra Yadav looks to retain his stronghold of Supaul; Congress,
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Supaul constituency is set to have a high-stakes battle with the Janata Dal (United) looking to maintain its over two-decade-long winning streak here, while the Congress and Jan Suraaj Party are making efforts to unseat the incumbent.
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People in Bangladesh urge political stability, stronger ties with India
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Bangladeshis express mixed reactions on upcoming elections amid concerns over the law and order situation. Although the people have welcomed the initiative of the interim government to hold elections in mid-February; some fear that keeping the Awami League out of the electoral process could
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"Himanta Biswa Sarma has failed to bring any real change": Gaurav Gogoi ac
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi said that the party has resolved to build an Assam "free from fear and anxiety," announcing a statewide awareness campaign to counter what he alleged were attempts by the BJP and the government to intimidate people.
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BJP backs Shashi Tharoor's "dynastic politics, threat to Indian democracy"
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In an article titled 'Indian Politics Are a Family Business' on Project Syndicate portal, Tharoor termed "dynastic politics, a threat to Indian democracy", and argued that India must move to "merit-based leadership", a view that may be seen as a swipe at the Congress high command and its
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"Kharge once called Bihar 'Chhota-Mota' state": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hi
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Speaking at a press conference in Patna, BJP MP said, "Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge once referred to Bihar as a 'Chhota-mota' state. Bihar has played a vibrant and historical role in Indian politics since ancient times."
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"PM Modi will not make Nitish Kumar Chief Minister...": Kharge takes jibe
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Kharge, who was addressing a rally at Rajapakar, hit back at BJP leaders over their "jungle raj" jibes at RJD and Congress.
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"Dynastic approach exists across sectors in India, not just politics": Con
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Reacting to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent essay, Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday said that dynastic influence exists across all sectors in India, from politics and business to the judiciary and film industry, adding that such a trend limits opportunities to a few families.
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"You can't stop anyone from contesting polls over family background:" Cong
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Responding to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's essay criticising dynastic politics, party leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that in a democracy, it is ultimately the people who decide, adding that no one can be barred from contesting elections simply because of their family background, as suc
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Nehru-Gandhi family's role in Indian politics 'incomparable': Congress' K
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The remarks by K Muraleedharan came following his party leader Shashi Tharoor's comments on the dynasty politics.
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BJP hails Tharoor's article on dynastic politics, targets Congress leaders
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday praised Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his essay highlighting the dangers of dynastic politics, saying it rightly exposes how the Gandhi family turned Indian politics into a "family business."
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"NDA made Bihar miserable, people will teach them lesson to such liars": M
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing a press briefing in Patna, Bihar, Congress President said, "They have made Bihar miserable. They have ruined the schools. We don't have teachers, and there are no jobs in the entire country today. 50 lakh jobs are vacant in universities, police, central police, railways and in
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"Nehru-Gandhi family cemented that political leadership can be a birthrigh
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
"This sense of entitlement is so powerful that it can overshadow even a poor track record, enabling dynasts to remain at the helm of their parties despite successive electoral defeats," Tharoor said, stressing, "Dynastic politics pose a grave threat to Indian democracy." "When political p
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