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The ordeal of long walk to vote ends for Chhattisgarh villagers as polling station comes closer

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, Kaate Netam, 80, and her fellow villagers no longer need to walk miles to cast their vote due to improved security and infrastructure. A bridge over the Indravati river and a CRPF camp have enabled voting to be conducted in Pahunar village, while 126 new locations…

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Don’t ban Razakar movie, says BJP candidate for Telangana Assembly polls

BJP candidate Gudur Narayana Reddy appeals to CEO not to ban his movie ‘Razakar’, which, he said, depicted the history of the Hyderabad State liberation. The movie will be released on November 17.

The Hindu

Will indefatigable Gehlot be able to make up for voters’ fatigue with Congress legislators?

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot govt's welfare schemes are the focus of heated debates between those who have benefited and those left out. Many flaunt the smartphones given to widows and students but complain of inflated electricity bills. Congress posters feature Gehlot and Dotasra, with slogan "Kaam Kiya Dil Se, Congress Phir…

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BJP second list for Telangana Assembly elections to be released on November 1

BJP's G. Kishan Reddy said 2nd list of candidates for Hyderabad's Assembly elections will be released after central election authority meets Nov 1. He claimed party follows democratic norms in choosing candidates, with consultations held with stakeholders to prepare manifesto.

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Chhattisgarh polls: Priyanka Gandhi promises ₹500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises loan waivers, free cooking gas, free electricity, free treatment for road accident victims, upgraded schools, and purchase of Tivara at support price if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh. Slams BJP for misleading people in name of religion.

The Hindu

SC puts Maharashtra Speaker on a deadline to decide defection pleas against breakaway Shiv Sena, NCP lawmakers

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions filed under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution against the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp in the Shiv Sena dispute by December 31, 2023. Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions against the Chief…

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Section 144 imposed in 100 metre-radius of nomination-filing centres

Hyderabad police impose Section 144, prohibiting assembly of 5+ persons near nomination-filing centres from Nov 3-15. ROs of 8 Tahsil offices, Dy. Commissioner office, Zonal Commissioner office, GHMC complex, CEO office affected.

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Drifting apart in Haryana

In Haryana, the Assembly elections are due towards the end of 2024. As the BJP and the JJP would like to retain power, their strategy seems to be to consolidate their respective vote banks by politically attacking each other.

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Congress tries to woo farmers, labourers in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised free treatment facilities for up to ₹10 lakh to the poor in Chhattisgarh if his party were re-elected to power in the poll-bound State.

The Hindu

For the first time, Bru refugees to have no participation in Mizoram Assembly polls

For the first time Bru refugees will not participate in elections in Mizoram as they were given permanent settlement in Tripura under a Central government sponsored rehabilitation arrangement that came into effect in January 2020.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh police step up security along inter-State border in wake of elections in Telangana, Chhattisgarh

Security has been tightened along the inter-State borders of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh in view of the Assembly elections in the neighbouring States. The police are maintaining a strict vigil on the movement of the cadres of banned CPI (Maoist), flow of liquor and money, and distribution of freebies…

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In sixth list for M.P., BJP announces candidates for Vidisha, Guna

The BJP fields Mukesh Tandon and Panna Lal Shakya from Vidisha and Guna Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh in its sixth and final candidates list.

The Hindu

As MNF and ZPM go head to head, BJP waiting for dust to settle in Mizoram

BJP eyes Mizoram, sets sights on ZPM as possible ally. Party has concentrated on 23 seats to be in govt. Hopes riding on 3 MNF turncoats, support from minority communities. BJP confident of winning, ZPM denies warming up to BJP but not ruling out post-poll possibilities.

The Hindu

Concerns raised over potential for increased number of Heathrow flights passing over Richmond Park

City Hall's Lib Dem leader Caroline Pidgeon believes increased flights could worsen noise pollution for residents and damage biodiversity

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After caste-based survey report, Nitish focuses on employment with mega event to issue job letters to 1.22 lakh teachers

With unemployment widely considered the biggest poll issue in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar-led government hopes to convey that it is serious about creating job opportunities within the State

The Hindu

Differences among Opposition over Assembly polls; must stay united for LS: Sharad Pawar

NCP leader Sharad Pawar addressed the issue of Opposition unity

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M.P. govt only gave 21 jobs in three years, claims Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh has only given 21 jobs in the past three years and that the youth of the State has to migrate due to lack of employment opportunities.

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No takers for Hooda’s four Deputy CMs ‘formula’ in Haryana

Hooda's proposal of four Deputy CMs to represent Brahmin, SC, woman and OBCs met with criticism from Congress leaders, rivals and other communities. Congress clarified that the decision to appoint CM and Deputy CM lies with the party's central leadership. Selja and Surjewala may be contenders for the CM post…

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Former Jaipur Mayor, Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan ahead of Assembly polls

Former Mayor of Jaipur, Jyoti Khandelwal, and former MLAs Chandrashekhar Baid and Nandlal Poonia were among half a dozen Congress leaders who joined the Opposition BJP

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‘Results of Assembly elections in five States will force Modi-led govt. to introspect’

AICC President Kharge accused BJP of using ED to demoralise Congress leaders. He said the five State Assembly election results would force the Modi-led govt. to introspect. Kharge attacked BJP for ED raids & notice to CM Gehlot's son. He asserted that Congress will fight against misuse of agencies in…

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Unemployment rate in Telangana stood at 15.1%: Vamshichand Reddy

AICC Sec. Reddy claims Telangana's unemployment rate is 15.1%. He alleges BRS govt failed to provide promised unemployment dole & shelved Congress' schemes. He said govt hid 1.91 lakh vacancies & 64.9% vacancies in higher edu. He urged people to reject BRS in polls for Telangana's martyrs.

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Congress will pass Bill guaranteeing protection of land, forests, tribal people's rights in Mizoram: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress promised that if it forms the government in Mizoram it would pass a new Bill in the very first session of the new Assembly guaranteeing the protection of the rights of the tribal people

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RLP enters the fray in Rajasthan with first list of 10 candidates

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) has released its first list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan Assembly elections in which party convenor and Lok Sabha MP Hanuman Beniwal will contest from the Khinvsar seat.

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Karur district has more than 8.72 lakh voters

There were 8,72,423 voters in four Assembly constituencies in the district, according to the draft electoral rolls released by Karur district Collector M. Thangavel on Friday.

The Hindu

More women voters in Bastar, but meagre representation

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, 10.4 lakh women outnumber 9.97 lakh men eligible to vote, yet only one woman candidate each from Congress and BJP are contesting. Despite initiatives to empower women, their representation in electoral politics is low. Women are active socially and politically, but winnability is a factor. With Parliament…

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