no confidence motion in haryana: BJP’s Haryana govt confident of support from some JJP MLAs

BJP is confident of securing its government in Haryana, even as JJP and Congress has sought the governor’s intervention for a floor test of the Nayab Saini-led government. BJP is confident of support from several JJP MLAs. Former BJP ally, Dushyant Chautala, has written to the governor demanding a floor test in the state assembly. … Read more

‘Magic healing’ ban dries up Maulana Badruddin Ajmal’s ‘blessed water’ in this Lok Sabha election

Dhubri: The trademark avatar of perfume baron Maulana Badruddin Ajmal who is seeking re-election from Dhubri Lok Sabha seat is missing. He is no longer seen blessing the waters as healing water in this election season.During campaigning, Ajmal, who is president of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), used to serve “healing” water. Earlier in … Read more

manipur: Multiple Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs dodge Manipur Assembly session

The assembly session of the Manipur assembly started on Wednesday amid tight security. A total of 10 Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur including two ministers did not attend the session. One of the MLA among the 10, Haokholet Kipgen from Saitu constituency in Kangpokpi had sought a leave of absence from the session beginning Wednesday. The … Read more

Amit Shah: Amit Shah spells out mantra on how to become an effective MLA at Chhattisgarh event

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said MLAs should have the skill to put forth the ideology and policies of the party in the Assembly using legislative rules. Addressing the concluding session of the two-day orientation programme for newly elected members of Chhattisgarh Assembly here, Shah said responsibility towards the constituency, ideology and policies … Read more

Rajasthan: 81.38% turnout recorded in Karanpur polls

A voter turnout of more than 80% was recorded in Karanpur assembly election in Rajasthan where minister Surendra Pal Singh is in the race as the BJP candidate, according to officials. The polling, which began at 7 am and continued till 6 pm, was held peacefully. The counting of votes will take place on January … Read more