Election News

India TV-CNX's pre-election polls project the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to lead with 378 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to secure 335 seats, while the Indian National Congress faces a decline, projected to win only 37 seats. Regional dynamics in Karnataka favor the BJP.

The Rajya Sabha operates on a six-year term, with elections occurring every two years for 33% of the seats. Presently, the Rajya Sabha has a total of 245 members, and the retirement of 50 members is scheduled for April 2, while another six will retire on April 3.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, expressing his elation on X, conveyed his hearty congratulations to Rupinder Singh Koonar for the remarkable victory. Gehlot lauded Koonar's commitment to public service, emphasizing the significance of this win for the people.

Congress is contemplating fielding Priyanka Gandhi from a southern constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections after relieving her of Uttar Pradesh duties. Weakening influence in UP prompts this move, avoiding a high-stakes contest against PM Modi. Considering safe seats in Karnataka or Telangana marks Priyanka's Lok Sabha debut amid Congress's diminishing grip in traditional strongholds.

BJP's strategic CM appointments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh signal a shift from seasoned leaders to new faces ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Community-based selections aim at wider representation, balancing caste politics to influence electoral outcomes across states.

First-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma has been named by the Bharatiya Janata Party as the chief minister of Rajasthan. By electing Bhajanlal Sharma, a worker-level person as the chief minister, the BJP has sent a significant message in Rajasthan.

The BJP is reportedly contemplating a formula for Rajasthan, considering a chief minister with two deputies to achieve a balance among political and social factions, including Rajput, Brahmin, Meena, and Jat communities. The strategy also involves appointing a scheduled caste (Dalit) woman MLA as the speaker.

Before her political ascent, Baryl Vannaisangi served as a corporator in the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC). Her academic background includes a degree in Master of Arts from the North Eastern Hill University in Shillong, Meghalaya.

Rajasthan Election 2023: This decision comes after the electoral process was disrupted on November 15 in Karanpur, triggering the adjournment of polling following the sudden passing of Gurmeet Singh Koonar, the incumbent MLA and Congress candidate for the region.

Mizoram Assembly Election result 2023: Lalduhoma, the chief ministerial face of Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) in Mizoram. The focus is on the 74-year-old ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma and his party, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM). Here's everything you need to know about it.