Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui in Mumbai, calling it a shocking and saddening incident that exposes the ‘complete collapse of law and order’ in Maharashtra. He demanded that the government take responsibility and ensure justice prevails.
Amit Malviya, BJP’s IT cell convener, has criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for withdrawing the Old Hubballi police station riot case, alleging that the decision was made to appease Muslim voters. The case involved violent protests by a Muslim mob following a social media post considered offensive to their religious sentiments. Malviya claims the withdrawal occurred despite opposition from the law and police departments, and that several officers were injured during the riot.
Following a review meeting sparked by the Congress’s underwhelming performance in the Haryana Assembly elections, the party has decided to form a technical team to investigate alleged discrepancies in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The decision comes after Congress leaders raised concerns about irregularities in EVMs, including battery capacity variations, during the vote counting process.
Omar Abdullah, leading the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance, secured a resounding victory in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 48 seats. The alliance formed a majority government, with Omar Abdullah likely to become the next Chief Minister. He highlighted the importance of building relations with the central government to address the challenges facing the region.
The National Conference (NC) secured the most seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 42 out of 90 seats. The BJP maintained its dominance in Jammu with 29 seats, while the Congress, an ally of the NC, performed poorly with only 6 seats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the BJP’s unprecedented hat-trick victory in Haryana and its strong performance in Jammu & Kashmir, attributing the success to the party’s commitment to development. He delivered a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing them of spreading caste poison and undermining Indian democracy. He further emphasized the BJP’s dedication to empowering marginalized communities and building a prosperous India.
In a stunning victory, Nayab Singh Saini, the BJP’s low-profile OBC leader, led the party to a third consecutive term in the Haryana Assembly elections. Saini’s elevation as Chief Minister just months before the polls, replacing Manohar Lal Khattar, was a risky move but proved to be a winning strategy for the BJP. The party’s focus on development, employment opportunities, and criticism of the Congress’s perceived failures contributed to its success.
Former Indian cricket captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad on October 8th, 2023, in connection with a money laundering case. This development comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the ED. More details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The vote counting for the Haryana assembly elections commenced on Tuesday morning amidst tight security measures. Early trends suggest a close race between the BJP and Congress, with BJP candidate Anil Vij leading from Ambala Cantt. However, the Congress claims an early lead overall. The counting process involves scrutinizing postal ballots first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after a 30-minute interval. Key candidates from various parties are vying for seats, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Abhay Chautala. The BJP aims for a third consecutive term, while the Congress hopes to regain power.
Janelle Bynum, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Oregon, is facing accusations of covering up allegations of sexual harassment and assault against a man working with her campaign. An ethics complaint alleges that Bynum failed to act as a mandatory reporter and even threatened the individual who brought the allegations to her attention. Bynum’s campaign maintains her innocence, but text messages and statements from former campaign staff paint a different picture.
