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Live | Assembly Elections 2024: Shah Releases BJP`s Manifesto For J&K; Says `Article 370 Is History`
Haryana, J&K Assembly Elections 2024 Live: In Haryana, several BJP functionaries, including two ministers, resigned after being denied tickets for the October 5 elections.
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J&K Assembly Polls: Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah said that the National Conference "surrendered" seats to form an alliance with Congress for assembly polls, stating that seat adjustments are necessary and the alliance is too important to risk over a few seats.
Jammu and Kashmir Chunav 2024 Live: BJP To Launch 'Ma Samman Yojana'
Union Home Minster Amit Shah while addressing the manifesto launch event in Jammu said, "We have decided that we will bring 'Ma Samman Yojana' to give Rs 18,000 to the eldest lady of every family, each year... We will give two free cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, per year. Under Pragati Shiksha Yojana, we will provide Rs 3,000 to college students per year, as a travelling allowance..."
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Shah Says 'Article 370 Is History Will Never Return...'
In Jammu, Union Home Minster Amit Shah says, "I have seen the NC's (National Conference) agenda. I have also seen Congress silently supporting NC's agenda. But, I want to say to the country that Article 370 is history, it will never return, and we won't let it happen. Article 370 was the thing that gave weapons and stones in the hands of the youth..."
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Shah Releases BJP's Manifesto For J&K
In Jammu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah releases BJP's manifesto for the upcoming state assembly elections. Jammu & Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina and other party leaders are also present.
Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Live: 'Work Hard To Strengthen...,' Says Punia After Joining Congress
After joining the Congress party today, Bajrang Punia said that they will work hard to strengthen the grand old party and the nation. He further highlighted that they had written a letter to all women BJP MPs to stand with them but they still didn't come.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Bajrang Punia Slams BJP After Joining Congress
On joining Congress, Bajrang Punia says, "...What BJP IT Cell is saying today that we just wanted to do politics...We had written to all women BJP MPs to stand with us but they still didn't come. We are paying to raise the voices of women but now we know that BJP stands with atrocities against women, and all other parties stand with us. We will work hard to strengthen the Congress party and the nation...The day Vinesh qualified for finals the country was happy but the next day everyone was sad. At that time, one IT Cell was celebrating..."
Haryana Assembly Election 2024 Live: 'I Feel Proud....,' Says Phogat After Joining Congress
On joining the Congress party ahead of polls in Haryana, Vinesh Phogat thanked the grand old party and expressed that she is feeling proud after joining the party which stands with women.
Haryana Assembly Election Update: Vinesh Phogat And Bajrang Punia Join Congress party
Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party on Friday. Party's general secretary KC Venugopal, party leader Pawan Khera, Haryana Congress chief Udai Bhan and AICC in-charge of Haryana, Deepak Babaria were also present at the moment.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Haryana Speaker Reacts To Vinesh, Bajrang Joining Congress
On speculations around Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining Congress, Haryana Assembly Speaker and BJP candidate from Panchkula Vidhan Sabha seat, Gian Chand Gupta says, "It is their personal choice on whether they want to fight the elections or not. Vinesh Phogat has made the nation proud. Bajrang Punia was also a very good wrestler. Sports and politics are different things...If Vinesh Phogat has made the decision that her sports career is over, then we welcome her decision to enter politics...I am hopeful that they both will do something good for politics"
Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Bajrang, Vinesh Arrive At Congress Headquarter
Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia arrive at Congress Headquarters in Delhi ahead of joining the party.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Vinesh, Bajrang Meet Congress Prez
Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia meet Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi. Party's general secretary KC Venugopal also present.
J&K elections Live Updates | Shah Arrives In Jammu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Jammu, J&K. He will later release the BJP's manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir.
Haryana Chunav 2024 Live: Bajrang Punia Arrives At Kharge's Residence
Bajrang Punia arrives at the residence of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi. He along with with Vinesh Phogat will join the party soon.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Vinesh Arrives At Kharge's Residence
Vinesh Phogat arrives at the residence of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi after resigning from her post in Indian Railways.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Vinesh Resigns From Her Indian Railway's Post
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday resigned from her post in Indian Railways amid speculations of her joining Congress party today.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Key OBC Leader Resigns From BJP After Ticket Denial
BJP's key OBC leader Karan Dev Kamboj, who was denied a ticket from Indri, also resigned from all party posts on Thursday. “Me and my family have been part of the BJP since the time of Jan Sangh. I have worked with a lot of dedication, but now the party has adopted Congress' culture,” Kamboj told the media. Without mincing words, he said the Congress would form the next government while “BJP's dream will just remain a dream”.
Haryana Chunav 2024 Live: 'Don't Need An Alliance With AAP', Says Congress' Ajay Singh Yadav
Congress leader Ajay Singh Yadav on Thursday affirmed that the Congress does not need an alliance in Haryana as the popularity of the party is at its peak, adding that the Aam Aadmi party can cause no loss in the upcoming Assembly polls.
Jammu and Kashmir Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Shah To Release BJP's Manifesto For J&K Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is heading to the poll-bound Jammu And Kashmir on Friday. During his two-day visit, Shah will launch the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) and interact with the party workers at a 'Karyakarta Sammelan'.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Wrestlers Vinesh, Bajrang To Officially Join Congress Today
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia will officially the Congress party at 2 PM on Friday. Both will contest in the Haryana Assembly elections scheduled for next month. Phogat, 30, is set to run for the Julana seat currently held by Amarjeet Dhanda of the Jannayak Janta Party, while Punia, also 30, will compete for the Badli seat under the Congress banner. Congress might also offer Vinesh Phogat the Charkhi Dadri seat.
Haryana Assembly Elections 2024 Live: Ex-AAP Minister To Join Congress Today
Former minister in the Aam Aadmi Party government Rajendra Pal Gautam is joining the Congress today.
Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 Live Updates: The upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir have set off a flurry of political activity. In Haryana, the BJP has been hit by a wave of resignations, with several functionaries, including two ministers, quitting the party after being denied tickets for the October 5 elections. Energy Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and Minister of State for Social Justice Bishamber Singh Balmiki were among those who tendered their resignations.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Ajay Singh Yadav expressed confidence in his party's ability to win the elections solo, dismissing the need for an alliance. He claimed that the Congress's popularity was at an all-time high, and that the Aam Aadmi Party would not be a significant factor in the polls.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP is gearing up to launch its poll campaign, with Amit Shah set to visit the region starting Friday. The party will release its manifesto during Shah's visit, outlining its vision for the region. The Congress, meanwhile, has announced a list of 40 star campaigners for the second phase of electioneering.
A total of 310 candidates have filed nominations across 26 Assembly Constituencies in six districts, with voting scheduled for September 25. The elections will be held in three phases, with the final results declared on October 8.