Deviji Patel News Today

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

The Election Commission (EC) faces a unique challenge as a record number of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs are contesting assembly elections in five states, with more expected to join. This could result in a significant number of bypolls within six months of the elections. The Constitution states that a person cannot be a member of both Parliament and a State Legislature, so sitting MPs who win assembly seats will have to decide which seat to retain, potentially leading to bypolls.

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has left everyone in shock as it accused the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of releasing COVID-19 virus.

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury responded to Mandaviya’s letter.