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Lok Sabha polls 2024: Bollywood actor Govinda joins Eknath Shinde's Sena, likely to contest from Mumbai North West AJRLok Sabha polls 2024: Bollywood actor Govinda joins Eknath Shinde's Sena, likely to contest from Mumbai North West AJR

Bollywood actor Govinda joins Eknath Shinde's Sena, likely to contest from Mumbai North West

In 2004, Govinda made a foray into politics by contesting from Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency on a Congress ticket, where he earned the title of a "giant-slayer" by defeating BJP's Ram Naik. However, he later withdrew from the party and took a hiatus from political engagements.

India News Mar 28, 2024, 5:13 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP MP, former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda says Congress offered him ticket vkpLok Sabha Election 2024: BJP MP, former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda says Congress offered him ticket vkp

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP MP, former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda says Congress offered him ticket

Following his loss of the Lok Sabha ticket from BJP, MP DV Sadananda Gowda revealed that Congress leaders approached him with an offer. He plans to discuss this with his family before announcing his decision. Gowda hinted at broader political dynamics and expressed disappointment over perceived injustices in Karnataka.

India News Mar 18, 2024, 12:45 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress ticket from Vadakara was unexpected, says Shafi Parambil anrLok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress ticket from Vadakara was unexpected, says Shafi Parambil anr

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress ticket from Vadakara was unexpected, says Shafi Parambil

The Congress released its first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 with 16 seats in Kerala. Congress MLA Shafi Parambil who represents the Palakkad constituency has now been fielded in the Vadakara constituency and MP K Muraleedharan will contest in Thrissur.

Kerala Mar 9, 2024, 8:52 AM IST

Rajasthan Election 2023: CM Gehlot addresses Congress ticket protests, says 'can't satisfy all' AJRRajasthan Election 2023: CM Gehlot addresses Congress ticket protests, says 'can't satisfy all' AJR

Rajasthan Election 2023: CM Gehlot addresses Congress ticket protests, says 'can't satisfy all'

The Congress party's candidate announcement has come in several stages, with the latest unveiling of five candidates following the release of the fourth list comprising 56 candidates. Last week, the party had released its third list of 19 candidates.

India News Nov 1, 2023, 5:38 PM IST

Margao Goa Election 2022 Result LIVE update candidates winner runner upMargao Goa Election 2022 Result LIVE update candidates winner runner up

Margao, Goa Election 2022 Result LIVE: Former CM Digambar Kamat retains his bastion

Former chief minister of Goa and six-time MLA Digambar Kamat has won again from his bastion Margao on a Congress ticket.

India News Mar 10, 2022, 6:01 AM IST

UP Election 2022: In embarrassment to Priyanka Gandhi, Hathras rape victim's  family rejects Congress ticket-dnmUP Election 2022: In embarrassment to Priyanka Gandhi, Hathras rape victim's  family rejects Congress ticket-dnm

UP Election 2022: In embarrassment to Priyanka Gandhi, Hathras rape victim’s family rejects Congress ticket

The grand old party has been humiliated by Hathras rape victim family even though Congress successfully persuaded Unnao rape victim's mother Asha Singh to run its campaign.

Top Stories Jan 19, 2022, 3:15 PM IST

Punjab Election 2022: Denied Congress ticket, miffed CM Channi's brother to fight as independent candidate-dnmPunjab Election 2022: Denied Congress ticket, miffed CM Channi's brother to fight as independent candidate-dnm

Punjab Election 2022: Denied Congress ticket, miffed CM Channi's brother to fight as independent candidate

In its first list of 86 candidates, the Congress gave the ticket to sitting legislator Gurpreet Singh GP, who is considered close to state party chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Top Stories Jan 16, 2022, 6:21 PM IST

Congress leader Bollywood Urmila Matondkar join Shiv Sena-VPNCongress leader Bollywood Urmila Matondkar join Shiv Sena-VPN

Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena

Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar, who had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on a Congress ticket and quit the party later, join the Shiv Sena today

Top Stories Dec 1, 2020, 1:59 PM IST

Karnataka bypolls: RR Nagar Congress ticket aspirant receives threat from mother-in-law-YCBKarnataka bypolls: RR Nagar Congress ticket aspirant receives threat from mother-in-law-YCB

Karnataka bypolls: RR Nagar Congress ticket aspirant receives threat from mother-in-law

Late DK Ravi's wife Kusuma now faces objections from her mother-in-law for using his name

India Oct 2, 2020, 1:14 PM IST

4-time MLA Raju Kage to bid goodbye to BJP, join Congress4-time MLA Raju Kage to bid goodbye to BJP, join Congress

Karnataka: 4-time MLA Raju Kage to bid goodbye to BJP, join Congress

4-time BJP MLA from Kagwad Raju Kage has bid goodbye to the BJP. He will join the Congress and contest on a Congress ticket from Kagwad in the December by-poll. 

India Nov 11, 2019, 2:41 PM IST

Mangaluru City Corporation polls: Woman food delivery agent to contest on Congress ticketMangaluru City Corporation polls: Woman food delivery agent to contest on Congress ticket

Mangaluru City Corporation polls: Woman food delivery agent to contest on Congress ticket

Meghana Das, a Zomato food delivery agent from Mangaluru, Karnataka, will be contesting the upcoming Mangaluru City Corporation poll which is slated to be held on November 12, 2019

India Nov 10, 2019, 5:22 PM IST

JD(S) rebel Srinivas Murthy contesting Pulakeshinagar on Congress ticket is all set to crush former Congressman Prasanna KumarJD(S) rebel Srinivas Murthy contesting Pulakeshinagar on Congress ticket is all set to crush former Congressman Prasanna Kumar

JD(S) rebel Srinivas Murthy contesting Pulakeshinagar on Congress ticket is all set to crush former Congressman Prasanna Kumar

JD(S) rebel Akhanda Srinivas Murthy is a preferred candidate as voters think he is young and can deliver the promises, however former congressman B Prasanna Kumar who is now JD(S) candidate can also give a tough fight in few areas.

May 9, 2018, 1:55 PM IST

Will Nalapad's pub brawl mar NA Haris' chances in Shanthinagar?Will Nalapad's pub brawl mar NA Haris' chances in Shanthinagar?

Will Nalapad's pub brawl mar NA Haris' chances in Shanthinagar?

NA Haris opens up post the Nalapad incident to talk about his political chances in Shanthinagar

Apr 25, 2018, 7:23 PM IST

Karnataka elections 2018: This is what hurt Ambareesh who said no to contesting from MandyaKarnataka elections 2018: This is what hurt Ambareesh who said no to contesting from Mandya

Karnataka elections 2018: This is what hurt Ambareesh who said no to contesting from Mandya

Congress leader MLA Ambareesh has at last spilt the beans on what hurt him and why he decided not to contest elections from Mandya, despite being given a ticket by the party. In fact, Ambareesh is so hurt that even after KPCC General Secretary and in-Charge of Karnataka KC Venugopal Rao and CM Siddaramaiah visiting Ambareesh's house and asking for a reconciliation has had no effect on the actor-turned-politician.

Apr 24, 2018, 5:27 PM IST

Karnataka Elections 2018: BJP MLC meets Congress' Ambareesh at his residence, a new alliance on the cards?Karnataka Elections 2018: BJP MLC meets Congress' Ambareesh at his residence, a new alliance on the cards?

Karnataka Elections 2018: BJP MLC meets Congress' Ambareesh at his residence, a new alliance on the cards?

BJP MLC Lehar Singh was seen meeting Congress MLA from Mandya, Ambareesh, at his residence near Windsor Manor, Bengaluru. This comes after BJP high command instructed the MLC to do so. Ambareesh is reportedly upset with the fact that his close aide Amaravathi Chandrashekar was denied a Congress ticket after the Rebel Star himself expressed his desire not to contest in the upcoming polls. Lehar Singh is allegedly close to BJP Karnataka president BS Yeddyurappa. His car was seen parked outside Ambareesh's residence.

Apr 24, 2018, 12:08 PM IST