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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ludhiana West bypoll: AAP seeks to retain seat as Cong, SAD ready for fight; BJP to name candidate
The political scene in Punjab's industrial city heated up on Sunday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) fixed June 19 as the polling day for the Ludhiana West Assembly byelection that fell vacant with the demise of Gurpreet Gogi Bassi. Bassi, 58, died after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head at his house in January. The counting will be held on June 23 simultaneously with four other Assembly seats -- two in Gujarat and one each in Kerala and West Bengal. The state Aam Aadmi Party in February announced Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana (West) Assembly byelection, while the main Opposition Congress has fielded former Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, who is being accused in a multi-crore foodgrain transportation and labour cartage tender scam. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has nominated Parupkar Singh Ghuman for the bypoll. The BJP is yet to name its candidate. By fielding the sitting MP, speculations in political circles are rife that AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, who's active in the state politics after facing humiliating defeat not only of his party but his bastion in Delhi Assembly elections, is going to the Rajya Sabha in his place in case Arora wins the bypoll. However, the party has so far denied that Kejriwal is moving to the Rajya Sabha. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in October 2024 carried out a raid at the residence of AAP candidate Arora in Ludhiana as part of a money laundering probe linked to a land 'fraud' case. The raid was in connection with a chunk of land that was allotted to Ritesh Properties and Industries Limited, one of the companies owned by Arora, by the state government for an industrial project, but it was used for a residential project. In the 2022 Assembly elections, AAP's legislator Gogi, who joined the party in the run-up to the polls, defeated two-time legislator Bharat Bhushan Ashu in Ludhiana (West), a traditional Congress stronghold urban seat. The BJP, which is expanding its footprints in the state's Hindu-dominated urban constituencies, is eyeing to field a strong and credible local face with grassroots connect to give a tough contest both to the state ruling AAP and the Congress. The Bharatiya Janata Party has already launched a scathing attack on the three-year rule of AAP's governance in Punjab, accusing it of transforming the state into a 'rehabilitation centre' for Kejriwal's rejected Delhi loyalists. The BJP leaders like Tarun Chugh and Manjinder Singh Sirsa claim that AAP is systematically placing its favoured individuals in key administrative positions, effectively undermining Punjab's autonomy. They argue that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been reduced to a 'rubber stamp' while Kejriwal operates as a remote puppet master. The allegations suggest a broader critique of AAP's political strategy of transplanting its Delhi network into Punjab's political ecosystem. Reacting to the appointment of three Delhi-based lawyers -- Mohammad Irshad, Prashant Manchanda, and R.V. Sinha -- as Additional Advocate Generals in Punjab, Chugh last week questioned whether Punjab lacked its own legal talent or whether it had now become a 'shelter home' for Kejriwal's 'blue-eyed boys'.
India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"New record, milestone": Jyotiraditya Scindia after NDA sweeps Assam locals polls
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 16 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for the BJP-led NDA's landslide victory in the local elections and described it as a new record and milestone. Speaking to ANI, Scindia said, 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the people of Assam have given a landslide victory to the BJP and our alliance in the local elections, setting a new record and a new milestone.' 'I thank the people. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Assam will continue on the path of progress and development like this,' he said. The BJP-led NDA has registered a massive victory in the panchayat polls in Assam. The BJP and its ally party, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), won 300 Zila Parishad seats and 1436 Anchalik Panchayat seats. Earlier at a press conference on Tuesday, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that BJP and its ally party AGP won 300 out of 397 Zila Parishad seats and 1436 out of 2192 Anchalik Panchayat seats in 27 districts of the state. 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the Assam Panchayat Polls 2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance and a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026,' the Chief Minister said. 'NDA has received 76.22 per cent vote share in Zila Parishad and 66 per cent vote share in Anchalik Panchayat. In Anchalik Panchayat, the BJP won 1265 seats and AGP won 171 seats. Congress has won 72 Zila Parishad seats, and it is only 18 per cent. Congress has won 21 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats. BJP and its ally party won 66 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats,' Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He further said that the Assam Panchayat Polls results indicate a clear pro-incumbency wave in Assam. 'Compared to 2018, we have seen a broad increase in seat and vote share by over 26 per cent. These results come 1 year ahead of 2026 polls and 1 year after an exceptional performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls,' the Assam Chief Minister said. He also said that, except in minority-dominated areas, the BJP-led NDA won almost 100 per cent of the seats of Zila Parishad in Hindu-dominated areas of the state. 'We have won five minority dominated seats (70-90 per cent minority voters). Before the election, we didn't expect to win more seats, but the state's people have shown their faith in us and voted for us. In many minority dominated seats, we have secured the second position. If we replicate this in the upcoming assembly election, it will reflect in 103 seats. Starting next month, our scheme announcement will be implemented. After the implementation of the schemes, the magnitude will be greater. Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, this election result is a booster for us,' the Assam Chief Minister said. The panchayat polls in Assam were held in two phases - the first phase was held on May 2 and the second phase was held on May 7 across 27 districts of the state. The BJP and its alliance partners have registered an impressive victory in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Nagaon, and Morigaon districts. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NDA sweeps Assam Panchayat Polls 2025, CM Sarma thanks voters for resounding mandate
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 13 (ANI): The BJP-led NDA has registered a massive victory in the panchayat polls in Assam. The BJP and its ally party, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), won 300 Zilla Parishad seats and 1436 Anchalik Panchayat seats. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said in a press conference held at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati that the BJP and its ally party AGP won 300 out of 397 Zilla Parishad seats and 1436 out of 2192 Anchalik Panchayat seats in 27 districts of the state. 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the Assam Panchayat Polls 2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance & a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026,' the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister extended his gratitude to BJP president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior BJP leader BL Santosh for their unwavering support during this campaign. 'NDA has received 76.22 per cent vote share in Zilla Parishad and 66 per cent vote share in Anchalik Panchayat. In Anchalik Panchayat, the BJP won 1265 seats and AGP won 171 seats. Congress has won 72 Zilla Parishad seats, and it is only 18 per cent. Congress has won 21 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats. BJP and its ally party won 66 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats,' Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He further said that the Assam Panchayat Polls results indicate a clear pro-incumbency wave in Assam. 'Compared to 2018, we have seen a broad increase in seat and vote share by over 26 per cent. These results come 1 year ahead of 2026 Polls and 1 year after an exceptional performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls,' the Assam Chief Minister said. He also said that, except in minority-dominated areas, the BJP-led NDA won almost 100 per cent of the seats of Zilla Parishad in Hindu-dominated areas of the state. 'We have won five minority dominated seats (70-90 per cent minority voters). Before the election, we didn't expect to win more seats, but the state's people have shown their faith in us and voted for us. In many minority dominated seats, we have secured the second position. If we replicate this in the upcoming assembly election, it will reflect in 103 seats. Starting next month, our scheme announcement will be implemented. After the implementation of the schemes, the magnitude will be greater. Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, this election result is a booster for us,' the Assam Chief Minister said. He further said, 'The Assam State BJP will organise a panchayat conference in Guwahati and we will invite Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda.' 'The women and girls of minority dominated areas have shown their faith in the BJP and voted for us. Many development works under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been implemented. We will contest in 105 assembly seats with good candidates in the upcoming assembly polls. We don't want to announce Mission 90 or Mission 100. If the BJP has done good work, then the people of the state will give us blessings. Silent votes from minority dominated areas will be more in the upcoming assembly polls,' the Assam Chief Minister said. Assam State BJP president Dilip Saikia was also present at the press conference. Sarma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam, terming the results a 'resounding endorsement' of the government's welfare-oriented governance model. 'Thank you, Assam! Under the leadership of PM Modi, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the Assam Panchayat Polls 2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance and a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026,' posted Sarma on X. He also expressed gratitude to the top party leadership, including BJP National President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh, for their 'unwavering support' during the campaign. The panchayat polls in Assam were held in two phases - the first phase was held on May 2 and the second phase was held on May 7 across 27 districts of the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had expressed confidence in gaining a massive victory in this election earlier on Sunday. The BJP and its alliance partners have registered an impressive victory in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Nagaon, and Morigaon districts. (ANI)
India.com
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
NDA Sweeps Assam Panchayat Polls 2025; Wins 300 Zilla Parishad, 1436 Anchalik Panchayat Seats
GUWAHATI: The BJP-led NDA has registered a massive victory in the panchayat polls in Assam. The BJP and its ally party, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), won 300 Zilla Parishad seats and 1436 Anchalik Panchayat seats. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said in a press conference held at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati that the BJP and its ally party AGP won 300 out of 397 Zilla Parishad seats and 1436 out of 2192 Anchalik Panchayat seats in 27 districts of the state. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the Assam Panchayat Polls 2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance & a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026," the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister extended his gratitude to BJP president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior BJP leader BL Santosh for their unwavering support during this campaign. "NDA has received 76.22 per cent vote share in Zilla Parishad and 66 per cent vote share in Anchalik Panchayat. In Anchalik Panchayat, the BJP won 1265 seats and AGP won 171 seats. Congress has won 72 Zilla Parishad seats, and it is only 18 per cent. Congress has won 21 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats. BJP and its ally party won 66 per cent of the Anchalik Panchayat seats," Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He further said that the Assam Panchayat Polls results indicate a clear pro-incumbency wave in Assam. "Compared to 2018, we have seen a broad increase in seat and vote share by over 26 per cent. These results come 1 year ahead of 2026 Polls and 1 year after an exceptional performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls," the Assam Chief Minister said. He also said that, except in minority-dominated areas, the BJP-led NDA won almost 100 per cent of the seats of Zilla Parishad in Hindu-dominated areas of the state. "We have won five minority dominated seats (70-90 per cent minority voters). Before the election, we didn't expect to win more seats, but the state's people have shown their faith in us and voted for us. In many minority dominated seats, we have secured the second position. If we replicate this in the upcoming assembly election, it will reflect in 103 seats. Starting next month, our scheme announcement will be implemented. After the implementation of the schemes, the magnitude will be greater. Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, this election result is a booster for us," the Assam Chief Minister said. He further said, "The Assam State BJP will organise a panchayat conference in Guwahati and we will invite Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda." "The women and girls of minority dominated areas have shown their faith in the BJP and voted for us. Many development works under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been implemented. We will contest in 105 assembly seats with good candidates in the upcoming assembly polls. We don't want to announce Mission 90 or Mission 100. If the BJP has done good work, then the people of the state will give us blessings. Silent votes from minority dominated areas will be more in the upcoming assembly polls," the Assam Chief Minister said. Thank you, Assam! Under the leadership of Adarniya Shri @narendramodi ji, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the #AssamPanchayatPolls2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance & a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026.… — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 13, 2025 Assam State BJP president Dilip Saikia was also present at the press conference. Sarma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam, terming the results a "resounding endorsement" of the government's welfare-oriented governance model. "Thank you, Assam! Under the leadership of PM Modi, Team NDA has secured a sweeping victory in the Assam Panchayat Polls 2025. The people's mandate is a resounding endorsement of our welfare-driven governance and a strong show of faith as we move towards 2026," posted Sarma on X. He also expressed gratitude to the top party leadership, including BJP National President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh, for their "unwavering support" during the campaign. The panchayat polls in Assam were held in two phases - the first phase was held on May 2 and the second phase was held on May 7 across 27 districts of the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had expressed confidence in gaining a massive victory in this election earlier on Sunday. The BJP and its alliance partners have registered an impressive victory in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Nagaon, and Morigaon districts.
Evening Standard
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Evening Standard
As India and Pakistan teeter on the nuclear brink, Britain could have a crucial role to play
Kashmir is the heart of this story as it is at most of the tangled story of India and Pakistan. On independence the India of the old British Raj was partitioned – into Muslim Pakistan and Hindu-dominated though secular India. In the scramble of partition more than a million died. For years there were still more Muslims in India than in Pakistan.
