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Greens poised for historic upper house election win

The Greens are likely to claim their first seat in Tasmania's upper house, as counting continues after elections in three Legislative Council divisions.

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North East Graduates’ Constituency of Karnataka Legislative Council to go for polls on June 3

Elections for the North-East Graduates’ Constituency of Karnataka Legislative Council will be held on June 3, said Regional Commissioner (Kalaburagi Division) Krishna Bajpai, who would serve as the Returning Officer for the constituency.

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Nanjundi resigns from Council membership; to join Congress on Wednesday

Vishwakarma leader resigns from Legislative Council, accuses BJP of neglecting community, set to join Congress.

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Jagadish Shettar among several candidates to file their nomination papers in Belagavi district

Candidates in North Karnataka districts submit nomination papers; BJP's Jagadish Shettar and Congress's Mrinal Hebbalkar file papers in Belagavi.

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JD(S) leader Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Council membership

Marithibbe Gowda resigns from Karnataka Legislative Council citing personal reasons after consulting electorate and criticizing JD(S)-BJP alliance.

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Horatti sets a record of sorts as he accepts the 11th resignation from Council members in two years

Basavaraj Horatti accepts record 11 resignations in two years as Chairman of Legislative Council. Chaos in legislature sessions.

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Hong Kong Lawmakers Push For Controversial National Security Legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers debate a national security law to suppress dissent, raising concerns about eroding civil liberties and potential restrictions on reside...

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Hong Kong jails 12 for storming legislature in 2019

Defendants jailed for terms between four and seven years after being found guilty of rioting.

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Ten NDA, three SP candidates file nominations for U.P. Legislative Council polls

Those who filed the nomination papers from the BJP include former ministers Mahendra Singh and Ashok Katariya, Vijay Bahadur Pathak (state BJP vice-president), Mohit Beniwal, Ram Tirath Singhal (former mayor of Jhansi) and Dharmendra Singh.

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BJP announces candidates for biennial election in Bihar

BJP announces candidates for Bihar Legislative Council and Jharkhand Rajya Sabha, focusing on diversity and upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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U.P.: BJP announces seven candidates for Legislative Council election, keeps focus on core social base

The Bharatiya Janata Party released the list of its seven candidates for the Legislative Council election in Uttar Pradesh

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RLD announces candidates from Baghpat, Bijnor

RLD announces Lok Sabha candidates and Legislative Council slot, maintaining balance between Jat and Gurjar vote base.

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EC notifies byelection to Telangana Legislative Council

Hyderabad bypoll for Mahabubnagar MLC on March 28; nominations from March 4 to 11, counting on April 2.

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Bihar Legislative Council: Election announced for 11 seats; Notification March 4

Elections have been announced for 11 Legislative Council seats in Bihar. Read full report on Dynamite News:

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Private member’s Bill proposing ban on halal products moved in Karnataka Legislative Council

A private member’s Bill was moved in Legislative Council proposing a ban on halal products by making suitable amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

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Puttanna retains Teachers’ constituency seat in his fifth win

BJP and JD(S) suffer setback as Congress candidate P. Puttanna wins Bangalore Teachers' constituency in Legislative Council.

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With 'Jai Shree Ram' chants, UP MLAs leave on buses for Ram Lala darshan in Ayodhya

Members of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and Legislative Council left for a momentous visit to the newly inaugurated Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya on buses, today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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All efforts will be made to bring Koli-Kabbaliga communities to the mainstream, says Satish Jarkiholi

The Congress government in Belagavi aims to bring Koli Kabbaliga communities to the mainstream through development and welfare programs.

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Notice issued as part of YSRCP’s political vendetta, alleges MLC Ramachandraiah

Notice issued as part of YSRCP’s political vendetta, alleges MLC Ramachandraiah. He says that the proceedings initiated against him by Legislative Council Chairman are in violation of the constitutional tenets.

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BJP leaders holding talks with JD(S) for Legislative Council polls: Pralhad Joshi

Belagavi BJP leaders in talks with Janata Dal(S) for seat sharing in Legislative Council elections, says Union Minister.

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Old Assembly building will be restored: Komatireddy

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44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav at Basavakalyan from November 25

.44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav to be held in Basavakalyan, Bidar on Nov 25-26. Inaugurated by Legislative Council chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Minister Eshwar Khandre to preside. Women and Child Welfare Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar to release volumes of Vachanas. Seminar on "Lingayat Independent Religion: Problem-Challenge and Solutions". Play "Mahakranti" by…

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Horatti asks State govt. to address issues beforehand to reduce protests in front of Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi

Belagavi Legislative Council chairman Basavaraj Horatti has appealed to the State government to reduce the number of protests held during winter session by addressing issues raised by protestors in advance. He suggested deputing senior officers to Belagavi to resolve issues, so that session passes off peacefully and legislators take it…

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BJP-JD(S) alliance will not be applicable to Legislative Council elections, says K.S. Eshwarappa

BJP leader K.S. Eshwarappa clarified that the BJP-JD(S) alliance for Lok Sabha polls will not be extended to the Legislative Council elections. He said the party workers are in favour of the BJP contesting the seat independently. If JD(S) extends support to the BJP candidate, they will accept it. The…

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TDP members disrupt business in Council, forcing adjournments

TDP disrupts AP Legislative Council session, forcing adjournment twice. TDP members demand justice for Naidu's arrest in skill development scam and withdrawal of cases against him. PDF members demand discussion on 'contentious' Contributory Pension Scheme. Chairman's appeals to TDP members unheeded, forcing him to adjourn House.

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