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From Congress’ Bhupesh Baghel fighting against his nephew to TS Singh Deo fighting against former Congress leader: Some key Chhattisgarh poll battles

ANI - 17 November, 2023

The second phase of Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh is set to take place on November 17 for the remaining 70 seats of the 90-member assembly.

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As videos of clashes between BRS and Congress workers go viral, here is how the two parties have been at loggerheads in poll-bound Telangana

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

Congress and BRS workers have been clashing with eachother in poll-bound Telangana

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Delhi LG VK Saxena slams AAP govt for inaction on air pollution, says ‘politics can wait, other states can’t be blamed for rising pollution...

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

In a series of tweets, Delhi LG while slamming Delhi CM said that blaming other states for the rising pollution in Delhi is not the solution.

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‘They are really selfless who only care about national interest, no matter how much the criticism’: Shehla Rashid on why her opinion on Modi...

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

Shehla Rashid has lauded PM Modi and Amit Shah for the bloodless solution to the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

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Samajwadi Party wants no discussion on religion: Akhilesh Yadav after party leader Swami Prasad Maurya’s controversial remarks on Goddess Laxmi

ANI - 16 November, 2023

Amid the controversy over SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya's comment on Goddess Laxmi, Akhilesh Yadav said that the party will not discuss religion

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Rajasthan: Behror MLA Baljeet Yadav ‘welcomed’ by locals with garland of shoes, video viral

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

MLA Baljeet Yadav is facing the anger of locals in his constituency for months, as in September this year, the MLA was welcomed with black flags by the locals for claiming credit for the construction of a road built by BJP MP from Alwar, Mahant Balaknath Yogi.

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BJP’s Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Priyanka Vadra for making ‘short height-high ego’ remark, says ‘look into mirror first’

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

Jyotiraditya Scindia slammed Vadra in a Twitter post saying that those comparing ability with height to teach a lesson on ego should first see the mirror.

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Bhupesh Baghel insulted Lord Mahadev, Bemetara has become hub of love jihad: Amit Shah launches stinging attack on Congress in Chhattisgarh

OpIndia Staff - 16 November, 2023

Amit Shah charged that Chhattisgarh's Bemetara has become a hub of "love jihad" under the Congress regime.

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Telangana: BJP MLA T Raja Singh writes to Chief Election Officer, seeks enhanced security measures in Goshamahal constituency

ANI - 16 November, 2023

"I would like to express my deep concerns regarding the conduct of elections in my constituency and the need for a fair and transparent electoral process. I am deeply concerned by the reports of excessive monetary influence being used to sway voters during the elections.

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