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Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not

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Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not

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Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

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14 Feb 2025 08:17 AM 988 views

Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

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BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

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BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition filed by KA Paul, seeking to bring back ballot paper voting in elections instead of the current use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). During the hearing, the Court raised questions about the motivations behind Paul's petition, especially given his background as the president of an organization focused on humanitarian work, including rescuing orphans and widow

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TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

In a surprising political development, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition, comprising TDP, BJP, and Janasena, has decided not to contest the MLC by-election scheduled for August 30th in Andhra Pradesh. This decision follows the disqualification of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Vamshi Srinivas Yadav, who defected to Janasena, leaving the MLC seat under the local bodies quota in Visakhapatnam vacant. The Election Commission subsequently announced the by-election. YSRCP

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TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

In a surprising political development, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition, comprising TDP, BJP, and Janasena, has decided not to contest the MLC by-election scheduled for August 30th in Andhra Pradesh. This decision follows the disqualification of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Vamshi Srinivas Yadav, who defected to Janasena, leaving the MLC seat under the local bodies quota in Visakhapatnam vacant. The Election Commission subsequently announced the by-election. YSRCP

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Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

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Heavy Security at Mangalagiri Police Station as Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy Interrogated in TDP Attack Case

SNAP EBT Payments Expand to Hy-Vee Online Delivery Across Midwest Locations

Apple Flies iPhones from India to U.S. to Dodge Trump Tariffs Before April Deadline

Mamata Banerjee Appears in Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case

Trump vows action against media after Iran rescue leak controversy

MPs Seek Impeachment of Allahabad HC Judge Over Hate Speech

Gandhian Society (USA) Honors Esteemed Guests In New Jersey

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi headline June concerts in New Jersey

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Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation despite TMC loss in assembly elections

Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

Selection of New Chief Election Commissioner Begins as Rajiv Kumar Retires

BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks on Election Commission

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Return to Ballot Paper Voting

TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

TDP-BJP-Janasena Alliance Chooses Not to Contest MLC By-Election: YSRCP Set to Retain Seat Unopposed

Heavy Security at Mangalagiri Police Station as Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy Interrogated in TDP Attack Case

SNAP EBT Payments Expand to Hy-Vee Online Delivery Across Midwest Locations

Apple Flies iPhones from India to U.S. to Dodge Trump Tariffs Before April Deadline

Mamata Banerjee Appears in Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case

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