Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights | 'Take a hard look at BJP's disastrous legacy in Karnataka before pointing fingers': Siddaramaiah hits back at PM Modi

Nominations of 7,994 candidates across 288 assembly seats found valid in Maharashtra

Nomination papers of 7,994 candidates filed across the 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra, where polling will take place on November 20, were found valid after scrutiny, election officials said on Thursday.

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Campaign set to gather steam next week ahead of Maha polls

The campaign for the Vidhan Sabha polls in Maharashtra will gather steam next week when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, among others, address a series of rallies across the state in the do-or-die elections after the Lok Sabha polls.

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Congress MLA Jayshree Jadhav joins Shiv Sena after being denied ticket

Congress' Kolhapur North MLA Jayshree Jadhav, who was denied ticket by the party for the Maharashtra assembly polls, on Thursday joined the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. After she along with her son Satyajit joined the party in Shinde's presence, Jadhav was made a deputy leader of the party and the in-charge of its women's wing.

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar interacts with villagers of Malad as a part of campaigning ahead of polls

BJP, Congress have direct fight in one-fourth of 288 seats in Maharashtra

The BJP and Congress, which leads two diametrically-opposite coalitions, are engaged in a direct fight in around one-fourth of the 288 seats during the Vidhan Sabha polls in which the political fate of several top leaders and chief ministerial aspirants would be decided. 

Details of candidates to be known by Nov 4, says Ajit Pawar on NCP leader Nawab Malik

Faultlines have emerged within the ruling Maha Yuti (NDA) alliance over controversial leader Nawab Malik filing nominations for the forthcoming Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections. A money laundering probe has put Malik on the spot.

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BJP wants its Mahim candidate to withdraw, help Amit Thackeray in debut

Shiv Sena leader Shaina N C meets MNS chief Raj Thackeray

After meeting MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Shiv Sena leader Shaina N C said, "I have family relations with Raj Thackeray and I extended best wishes to him on the occasion of Diwali. I am hopeful that the public from the Mumbadevi constituency will support me in the elections."

JMM 'Jhol, Muslim appeasement and Mafia', BJP's Poonawalla slams Jharkhand CM for corruption

'BJP is distracted,' says JMM leader Manoj Pandey on Jharkhand CM's age controversy

On controversy over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's age, JMM Leader Manoj Pandey said, "We do not hide anything, nor do we try to hide anything. Everything is crystal clear. Documents are attached and it is verified. They are seeing a huge defeat in front of them, do not lose your mental balance, keep your political spirit, victory and defeat keep happening. The people of the BJP have become distracted. We are those people who do not hide information."

'BJP raises all kinds of issues,' says JMM's Mahua Maji on controversy over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's age

'Maharashtra polls being conducted on police pressure,' says Raut, seeks DGP's removal

On Arvind Sawant calling a woman 'maal', Shiv Sena leader Shaina N C retorts voter will make him 'behaal'

"This is the same Arvind Sawant for whom we had campaigned in 2014 and 2019. Look at his thinking when he calls a woman 'maal' (item). I would like to tell him that this same voter will make him 'behaal' in the elections," says Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbadevi, Shaina N C on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant's recent controversial remarks.

Will work for development of my constituency: Amit Thackeray

Raj Thackeray's son & MNS candidate from Mahim, Amit Thackeray said, "I am getting a lot of support from the public and I believe in doing door-to-door campaigning. I will work for the development of my constituency."

Full hope of our government being formed with majority: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal reaches Jharkhand, says 'results will be better this time'

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said, "The atmosphere is very good here. I have come here for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections. We will fight the elections and form our govt again. The JMM-Congress is doing good work here. The results will be better this time."

VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar undergoes successful angioplasty

VBA founder-President Prakash Ambedkar on Friday underwent a successful angioplasty in Pune. 

Popularly known as Balasaheb Ambedkar (70), the veteran lawyer-activist-politician, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday following chest pain, after which angiography was performed. 

A small blockage has been found in the right coronary artery, after which angioplasty was suggested by cardiologists.

Congress responds to EC's Oct 29 letter to Kharge, says it refuses to take lightly anymore attack on its leaders and party

'Imported maal' remark: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC arrives at Nagpada police station to register complaint against Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant

B K Hariprasad responds to controversy over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's age

Haven't taken her name, just said that outsider won't work here: Arvind Sawant clarifies his 'imported maal' remark as controversy brews

Case against Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Arvind Sawant for his 'imported maal' remark

Women of Maharashtra will give befitting reply, says Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC after filing complaint

We proudly celebrate our Ladki Bahins, Ajit Pawar slams Shiv Sena (UBT) leader's derogatory remark against Shaina NC

If Balasaheb was here he would have smashed Shiv Sainik's face: Eknath Shinde on Arvind Sawant's remark

Election Commission accepts Jharkhand govt proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as chief secretary

Lies, deceit, fakery, loot & publicity describe your govt best: Kharge hits back at Modi

'Take a hard look at BJP's disastrous legacy in Karnataka before pointing fingers': Siddaramaiah hits back at PM Modi