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Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (PTI) Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) faces turmoil as its key ally, the CPI, launched a full-blown revolt on Friday against the lead partner CPI(M) over the state General Education Department's decision to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme, which was signed a day ago. CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam said that the party and other LDF constituents were kept "in the dark" about the decision. He characterised the move as a "breach of the front's collective dis ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) State Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Friday clarified that Kerala's decision to sign the PM SHRI agreement was a strategic move aimed at securing funds rightfully due to the state, while ensuring that Kerala's public education policies -- rooted in secular, democratic, and scientific principles -- remain unaffected. The clarification came amid strong objections from the CPI, the second-largest ally in the ruling Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF governmen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday reaffirmed its decision to move ahead with the Central Government's PM SHRI scheme, even as its Left ally, the CPI, raised strong objections over the signing of the agreement. CPI-M State Secretary M.V. Govindan said there was no change in the party's position and that the issues raised by allies could be amicably resolved through discussions. "Kerala is entitled to receive Rs 8,000 crore under the PM ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Opposition alliance in Bihar named RJD's Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial face and VIP's Mukesh Sahani as deputy CM nominee, the BJP dismissed the move, calling the bloc a "divided house." "It's a divided house. That's why they were trying to send out a message of unity at the press conference (held in Patna on Thursday)," BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam told ET. "You don't need to send out a message of unity - it's reflected in your nature, conduct, commi ...Read More >
Begusarai (Bihar) [India] October 23 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched a scathing attack on the Mahagathbandhan claiming that opposition's alliance in Bihar is a group of "ticket-selling parties". Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi upcoming campaigns in the poll-bound state will ensure defeat of all these "vote-cutter" and "ticket seller" parties. "PM Narendra Modi will address a gathering of lakhs of people and kickstart the election campaigning in Begusarai and Samastipu ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite stiff resistance from the CPI, the LDF government is set to move forward with the implementation of the centrally sponsored PM SHRI scheme. Though the CM assured the CPI ministers that there would be a discussion on the scheme, according to sources in the government, that level of discussion is likely to be held in a bilateral way. CPM is of the view that despite the party's political differences, the government must find ways in a federal system to sustain its goals ...Read More >
Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas (LJPRV) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday hit out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, mocking his poll promises of regularising contractual employees and Jivika Didis as "dreams of Mungeri Lal". Speaking to reporters in Patna, Paswan said, "First, he would at least form the government and then think of it. The Grand Alliance leaders are busy fighting among themselves. As a result, the Mahagathbandhan has been completely destroyed. Despite this, if Tejashwi Yadav thinks he ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has alleged that not only the PM SHRI scheme but every new incident in Kerala is part of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Communist Party of India (Marxist) secret understanding. Speaking at a press conference here, Venugopal accused the left government of cooperating with the BJP on multiple fronts while pretending to oppose it publicly. Venugopal clarified that the Congress was not implementing the PM SHRI scheme. "It's wrong to say Congress is implementing ...Read More >
The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Tuesday announced pre-election sops for women voters to counter those offered by Bihar's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal United alliance. The sops include assurances that women employed as 'Jeevika didis' will have their jobs - currently on contract - made permanent and salaries will be raised to Rs 30,000 per month. Also, interest will be waived on outstanding loans and interest-free credit offered till 2027. The 'didis', the RJD said further, will be prov ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 22 (PTI) After days of squabbling that left them pitted against one another in five assembly constituencies of poll-bound Bihar, the Congress and the RJD on Wednesday tried to mend fences and put up a cohesive fight against the formidable ruling NDA. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, apparently under instructions from the party's top leadership, flew down to hold talks with RJD president Lalu Prasad and his son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav. Accompanied by AICC Bihar in-charge ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The CPI on Wednesday took a firmer stance against General Education Minister V Sivankutty's decision to join the Centre's PM SHRI scheme. CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam, speaking to the media, emphasised that the National Education Policy (NEP) would not be implemented in Kerala under any circumstances. "From what I understand, the central government will only provide the designated funds if the NEP is fully implemented," he said. Binoy said that CPM general secretary M A ...Read More >
Gaya (Bihar) [India], October 22 (ANI): Bhagirath Manjhi, son of Dashrath Manjhi, popularly known as the 'Mountain Man,' has expressed disappointment over not receiving a Congress party ticket for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, despite what he claims were prior assurances. Speaking to ANI, Bhagirath Manjhi said he had travelled to Delhi and stayed there for four days in the hope of securing a ticket to contest in the elections. "I stayed in Delhi for 4 days but didn't get the ticket... ...Read More >
Patna: The Opposition's Mahagathbandhan or INDIA bloc has not yet been able to arrive at the seat-sharing formula, even after the last date of filing nominations for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 crossed. A "friendly fight" between INDAI Bloc members could be seen on 11 out of 243 seats. Reports of a rift within the Opposition bloc have been making the rounds for the past few days. Meanwhile, earlier on Wednesday, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], October 22 (ANI): Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has alleged that not only the PM SHRI scheme but every new incident in Kerala is part of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Communist Party of India (Marxist) secret understanding. Speaking at a press conference here, Venugopal accused the left government of cooperating with the BJP on multiple fronts while pretending to oppose it publicly. Venugopal clarified that the Congress was not implementing the PM SHRI scheme. ...Read More >
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * AIMIM announced 25 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11 * Mohammed Kaif and Anas Salam are among AIMIM's candidates for Siwan and Gopalganj constituencies * Bihar elections feature NDA, INDIA bloc, and new party Jan Suraaj led by Prashant Kishor Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The All India Maj ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 22 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP-RV) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stated that the Mahagathbandhan alliance has completely collapsed in Bihar, with serious infighting ongoing within the bloc. Paswan also questioned the absence of Rahul Gandhi in the Bihar battleground, adding that Congress sending Ashok Gehlot would not yield any fruitful results in the upcoming polls. "The way an infighting is going on in the Mahagathbandhan a ...Read More >
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav offered Diwali wishes and promised a transformative future for Bihar. The RJD has released its list of 143 candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections. The alliance shape is becoming clear with RJD, Congress, and CPI ML announcing their seat allocations. Polling is scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to the people of Bihar and pledge ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar): Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Tuesday acknowledged a "tussle" within the Mahagathbandhan during the Bihar assembly elections' ticket distribution, warning that it has created confusion among voters. "I do not deny that there indeed has been a little mess up. The manner in which there was a tussle over the distribution of tickets has indeed sent a wrong message," he told ANI, responding to questions about Mahagathbandhan allies facing each other on 12 seats. He stressed th ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attacked the opposition Mahagathbandhan following the arrest of an RJD candidate on dacoity charges and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's withdrawal from the Bihar elections. Maurya expressed confidence in the NDA's victory, stating the Mahagathbandhan is 'destroyed'. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Mahagathbandhan after Sasaram RJD candidate Satendra Sah was arreste ...Read More >
Bihar Elections 2025: INDIA bloc faces turmoil as JMM exits the opposition alliance, claiming a 'political conspiracy' by RJD and Congress. With nominations finalised, the fragmented INDIA bloc grapples with internal disputes as it gears up for a crucial electoral showdown. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) released its list of 143 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections on Monday, effectively ending the prolonged seat-sharing negotiations within the opposition Mahagathbandhan allianc ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 21 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) President Upendra Kushwaha slammed Mahagathbandhan parties for questioning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on Monday. In an interview with ANI, Kushwaha accused the Mahagathbandhan of allegedly creating issues among the public and claimed that the public is not even discussing the SIR exercise. "They made a big hue and cry over SIR. But what did they find?...Is there even a discussion among the p ...Read More >
PATNA, Oct 20: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday announced its list of 143 candidates for the Bihar assembly polls, at least four of whom would end up contesting against nominees of the other INDIA bloc constituents. The list was released hours before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase was to be over. It put paid to rumours that the RJD was going to contest the Kutumba seat, currently held by state Congress president Rajesh Kumar Ram, which would have led to ...Read More >
Patna: Before Bihar goes to high-stakes polls, the opposition INDIA bloc, is apparently in disarray as the alliance failed to reach a compromise on seat-sharing even as the last date for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday. INDIA bloc's main player in Bihar, RJD, also released the list of 143 candidates hours before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase was to be over. RJD had contested 144 seats in the last assembly election. On the other hand, Congress has anno ...Read More >
PATNA: Just a fortnight before the first phase of polling in Bihar, partners in the INDIA bloc, which seemed to be in a disarray till Sunday, appeared going into the damage-control mode on Monday with some withdrawing candidates against each other on certain seats.RJD announced its list of 143 candidates, leaving the remaining 100 for its allies. It dropped 31 MLAs and nominated new candidates. Congress has fielded candidates for 61 seats, while the Left comprising the CPI-ML, CPI and CPM announ ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): As the nomination process for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Monday, the political landscape in the state has taken a decisive turn. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) released its list of 143 candidates, effectively concluding prolonged seat-sharing talks within the Mahagathbandhan alliance. However, the alliance suffered a blow as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) formally withdrew from the elections. Also Read | Bihar Assemb ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha on Monday emphasised the unity within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), stating that the alliance is "far ahead" of the Mahagathbandhan, both in coordination and campaign momentum. In an interview with ANI, Kushwaha criticised the Mahagathbandhan, saying its constituents have fielded candidates against each other, while the NDA finalised seat-sharing earlier and is now running an organised campa ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 20 (PTI) Filing of nomination papers ended on Monday for the second and final phase of Bihar assembly polls, with the opposition INDIA bloc appearing fractured, as constituents would end up fighting each other in a number of seats. According to the Election Commission, altogether 1,314 candidates have been left in the fray for the first phase in which 121 constituencies of the 243-strong assembly would go to polls on November 6, following the withdrawal of 61 nominees, besides reject ...Read More >
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: The Chief of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and Union Minister Chirag Paswan took a jibe at the Mahagathbandhan after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party released a candidate list on 143 seats, some of which overlap with that of Congress. Now Paswan has taken a jibe at the opposition alliance in Bihar, saying there are no "friendly fights" in politics and said the INDIA bloc has given a walkover to NDA on many seats. ALSO READ: 'Even If They ...': BJP's RK Singh Urge ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) announces a list of 143 candidates, Janata Dal (United) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Monday called it a "one-sided announcement" while saying that it indicates Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav has "accepted defeat". Speaking to ANI, Prasad argued that Yadav's "arrogance and boastful claims" have been crushed by his own allies. "Where has their alliance survived? Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav were making l ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday announced one more candidate, Minnat Rahmani, for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections, an official press release from AICC said. Rahmani will contest from the Supaul assembly constituency. This takes the total number of seats the Congress is contesting to 61. Polling for the Bihar elections 2025 will take place on November 6 and 11. The results will be announced on November 14. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya ...Read More >
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