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ED Attaches Property Worth Rs 6.2 Crores Of RJD's Lalu Prasad Yadav
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 31, attached properties of Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family in connection with land for job scam. The RJD leader and former Union Railway Minister's properties worth Rs 6.2 crore has been attached by ED, confirmed reports, which is a major blow to the party. This is the third time that the Enforcement Directorate has attached properties of Lalu Prasad and his family.
Tags: Enforcement Directorate, RJD, Political Party, Money Fraud, Lalu Prasad Yadav
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Upendra Kushwaha Announces Resignation From JDU, To Announce New Party
Politician Upendra Kushwaha announced his resignation from the primary membership of Janata Dal (United,) on February 20. Kushwaha, who is said to have a rift with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also announced to soon resign from the MLC and said will soon float a new party. "I have requested the Chairman of Bihar Vidhan Parishad to give me the time to hand resignation letter," said Kushwaha.… read-more
Tags: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Upendra Kushwaha, JDU, Political Party, Bihar Government
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Congress Presidential Election Notification Releases On Sep 22
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) issued an official notification regarding the Congress presidential elections. On September 22, the AICC issued the notification, which mentioned the nomination process to begin on September 23-September 30. The scrutiny will be done on October 1, and last date to withdraw nomination is on October 8. The election will be held on October 17 and results will be out on October 19.
Tags: Congress, Presidential Elections, Political Party, Election Notification, Sonia Gandhi
Courtesy: Zee News India
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Will Float My Own Party, No Plan To Join BJP: Ghulam Nabi Azad
After resigning from Congress Ghulam Nabi Azad ruled out the possibility of joining the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On August 25, the senior former Congress leader said, "I will go to Jammu and Kashmir. I will form my party in the state, and will check on the national possibility later." Notably, earlier, Azad… read-more
Tags: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress, Political Party, BJP, Rahul Gandhi
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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SC Asks Commission To Look Into Freebies Promised By Political Parties
Supreme Court directed the concerned authority to resolve the issue of freebies announced by political parties in India. On July 26, the Apex Court bench led by CJI NV Ramana said, " Maybe we can invite the Commission to look into this aspect. The Centre cannot be expected to issue directions". The development was came in view of a plea filed, demanding to seize freebies by political parties, during elections.
Tags: Freebies, Political Party, Supreme Court, CJI NV Ramana
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Former HP BJP President Khimi Ram Joins Congress
Former Himachal Pradesh BJP president Khimi Ram joined the Indian National Congress (INC,) on July 12. "I am not joining the Congress out of any anger towards the BJP. I have taken a well-thought-out decision to take the Congress forward in Himachal Pradesh," said Ram. He furthermore, expressed confidence in INC who will fight unemployment, inflation and pending employee issues in Himachal Pradesh, and was welcomed by AICC-In-Charge Rajiv… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Congress, Former BJP President, Khimi Ram, Political Party
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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AIADMK Assures Action Against O Panneerselvam Amid Expel Demands
After announcing Edappady K Palaniswami as the General Secretary (GS) of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the party assured to take action against O Panneerselvam (OPS). The statement came on July 11, after the demands to expel OPS and his followers out of the party, after claiming that OPS is a 'betrayer' of the AIADMK. Notably, the OPS and AIADMK are having issue over the single-leadership resolution issue.
Tags: OPS, AIADMK, party, Chennai, Political Party
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Babul Supriyo New National Spokesperson Of TMC
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) President Mamata Banerjee appointed MLA Babul Supriyo as the national spokesperson of the party. Supriyo extended gratitude and thanked West Bengal CM Banjerjee for the same. "My sincere gratitude to Hon'ble Didi @MamataOfficial & @abhishekaitc for appointing/including me in the illustrious Team of National Spokespersons of @AITCofficial. The appointment is said to be a great strategy to expand TMC outside… read-more
Tags: Babul Supriyo, TMC National Spokesperson, Mamata Banerjee, Political Party, National
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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ECI To Take Action Against Registered Unrecognized Party Under RP Act: TN
The Election Commission of India will take action against registered unrecognized political parties in Tamil Nadu, for non-compliance with statutory requirements. The ECI issued a notice dated May 25, and ordered to meet the necessary requirements under the Representation of the People (RP) Act. The parties mentioned in the notification list can approach the Electoral Official within 30 days of the order for full facts and remedial action.… read-more
Tags: Election Commission Of India, Tamil Nadu, Electoral Officer, Political Party, action
Courtesy: ANI
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CPI-M Leader Shivaji Patnaik Passes Away At 92
CPI-M leader and former MP Shivaji Patnaik passed away on May 23. The 92-years-old, and was admitted to a private hospital, after the potassium level in his blood dropped. The news of Patnaik's demise was confirmed by CPI-M Secretary Ali Kishore Patnaik. Highlighting Shivaji's political career, he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Bhubaneswar in 1977, 1989, and 1991. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
Tags: CPI-M, Political Party, Shivaji Patnaik, Odisha, passed away
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
