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5-yr term of panchayats ends, term of urban local bodies ended last Nov

The posters and banners appearing across the state also make it clear that Pandian is the man next to the chief minister in the party hierarchy even though he does not enjoy any position in the BJD. Pandian is a former bureaucrat and chairman of Nabin Odisha (a government welfare programme)

The BJPs strategy in the assembly elections saw seven MPs, including three former Union ministers, contesting. Five of these candidates emerged victorious, while two suffered defeat. This has created a need for new faces to replace those who have transitioned from MPs to MLAs.

The poll results will be declared on January 8, the collector said

All roads lead to Andhra Pradesh as popular faces brace up for state elections

The ruling Congress is set to field several ministers with proven electoral track records in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, as the party prepares to win at least 20 seats in Karnataka. The Congress is determined to consolidate gains made in the May assembly polls and neutralize the BJPs influence in most of the partys seats. The party is keen on fielding ministers as it does not have formidable candidates in many seats.

After 25 years of a leadership duopoly between Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje, Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken the reins as Rajasthans Chief Minister. The BJPs decisive victory in the assembly polls secured 115 seats, sidelining Raje. Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa were appointed deputy CMs. Gehlots efforts for a CM nod if Congress won were overshadowed by the ongoing power struggle with former deputy Sachin Pilot.

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