MLAS DISSENT
Omar Abdullah faces internal dissent as NC MLAs raise concerns over leadership
National Conference is experiencing internal dissent following the resignation of Aga Ruhullah as Srinagar MP. Some MLAs are questioning Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's leadership due to his close aides' influence. Party president Farooq Abdullah has intervened to address the discontent among legislators expressing trust issues. The recent electoral performance has made it difficult for the leadership to acknowledge growing disappointment.
NC faces internal dissent as MLAs question Omar Abdullah's leadership
National Conference faces internal dissent with MLAs expressing concerns regarding Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's leadership style. The resignation of Aga Ruhullah as Srinagar MP has intensified these grievances among party members. Farooq Abdullah, the party president, has intervened to mediate the situation and address the dissident legislators' demands. Resentment over recent appointments, particularly that of Nasir Aslam Wani, is also contributing to the unrest.
National Conference calls resignation of Aga Ruhullah as success of BJP's 'Operation Lotus' in Kashmir
The National Conference (NC) has described Aga Ruhullah Mehdi’s resignation from the party and Lok Sabha as a success for the BJP’s ‘Operation Lotus’ in Kashmir. NC MLAs Salman Sagar and Sajjad Shaheen accused Mehdi of betraying the party and his electorate, while alleging that he had helped the BJP divide people in the Valley.
Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal's party a jolt before 2027 elections
Three former leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra left AAP due to dissatisfaction over candidate selections. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh also resigned from his seat in the Punjab Legislative Assembly. The recent actions highlight growing dissent within AAP as they prepare for upcoming elections.
Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh says BJP must regain Manipur's trust, flags infighting ahead of polls
N Biren Singh emphasizes the need for the BJP government in Manipur to regain public confidence before elections. He criticizes the current government's handling of ongoing violence and issues related to illegal immigration. Singh highlights a strong public demand for his return as chief minister and expresses concerns over the party's ability to connect with voters.
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Adhir asks Mamata to rejoin Congress, says party ready to accept her leadership in Bengal
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has appealed to Mamata Banerjee to return to Congress with her remaining MLAs and MPs. This proposal comes as the Trinamool Congress faces significant organizational challenges following its recent electoral defeat. Chowdhury highlighted the diminishing status of the TMC and emphasized the party's readiness to accept Banerjee's leadership in Bengal. While TMC officials acknowledged the appeal, they stated any formal discussion would require a proposal from Congress.
INDIA bloc parties likely to meet on September 30 to discuss EC related concerns: Report
Parties from the India bloc plan to meet in Delhi on September 30 to address various issues. Rising tensions surrounding the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision have prompted protests across several states. Demonstrations have been reported in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Uttar Pradesh, among others. Congress workers are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral roll manipulations.
SIR Row: Youth Congress marches to Jantar Mantar as protests intensify; water cannons used in Bihar, Punjab
Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur
Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.
Eight United Democratic Party legislators join Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi
The eight legislators are Lahkmen Rymbui (Amlarem), former minister Kyrmen Shylla (Khliehriat), Olan Singh Suin (Mawsynram), Mathew Beyondstar Kurbah (Mawphlang), Mayralborn Syiem (Nongpoh), Pius Marwein (Ranikor), Synshar Thabah (Sohiong) and Balajied Synrem (Shella).
Arvind Kejriwal meets Punjab MLAs amid talks of rift
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann dismissed claims of dissent within AAP and reaffirmed commitment to making Punjab a model state. Following Arvind Kejriwal's meeting with Punjab MLAs, Mann highlighted significant developments such as 850 functional mohalla clinics and improvements in education standards.
Action taken against Congress MLAs who cross-voted in Maharashtra council polls: Venugopal
Congress leader K C Venugopal confirmed that the party has taken action against the MLAs who cross-voted in the recent biennial elections for 11 seats of the Maharashtra legislative council. He emphasized the importance of discipline and hinted at consequences for those who defied the party's directive during the voting process.
Ajit faction real NCP, MLAs can't be disqualified: Speaker Rahul Narwekar
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled in favor of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stating that it was the true NCP political party and its MLAs could not be disqualified. This decision came after disqualification petitions were filed by both the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions against each other following Ajit Pawar's involvement in the Eknath Shinde government with 41 MLAs.
After Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar ruled to be the 'real' NCP by Maharashtra assembly speaker
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared the Ajit Pawar faction as the legitimate Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), citing their majority in the party's national executive. Narwekar rejected disqualification petitions against MLAs from both factions, highlighting misuse of the 10th schedule to suppress dissent. He emphasized that disagreement within the party does not equate to defection.
Karnataka BJP to call for legislature party meet amidst growing internal dissent over top appointments
The Assembly was in the middle of a discussion about an attack on BJP SC Morcha member Prithvi Singh allegedly by Congress leaders. Ashoka announced a walkout even as Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that an investigation was underway. This derailed the rest of the BJP MLAs, and some even remained inside the House in the ensuing confusion.
Speculation rises as 'disgruntled' BJP MLAs from Manipur camp in Delhi
Several BJP MLAs from the Manipur valley, including Uripok's Khwairakpam Raghumani, have gone to Delhi to meet with BJP central leaders, raising speculation over dissent brewing in the Chief Minister's government. Earlier, Thokchom Radheshyaam and Karam Shyam had resigned from their positions in the state.
15 resign from BJP ahead of Amit Shah's visit to West Bengal
Following the 2021 assembly polls results in May and the landslide victory of Trinamool Congress, defection started at various levels in the BJP and post-poll violence was at its height. BJP’s total number of MLAs has reduced from 77 to 70 in the last several months, courtesy defection.
Dissent in Karnataka: BJP grows louder after cabinet expansion
Chief minister BS Yediyurappa has come under pressure as sections of BJP MLAs have begun organising themselves in small groups in a show of dissent against his style of functioning as well as his son BY Vijayendra’s alleged interference in cabinet expansion, allocation of portfolios and administration.
BJP not to insist on merger of PPA with BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
Merger with BJP was one of major irritant that caused rift between two parties and prompted dissent congress leaders to come back to parent party in July.
Kiran Rijiju blames Cong internal dissent for Arunachal development
"The Supreme Court also reinstated the Congress government but ultimately the MLAs' decision is final. Congress tried to blame BJP unnecessarily," he said.
Pema Khandu to take to floor test on Wednesday
Speaker Nabam Rebia has resigned from his post of speaker. A congress insider said that Rebia is likely to become deputy chief minister.
Supreme Court rules that disqualified MLAs can't vote on trust motion in Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the nine disqualified Congress MLAs can't vote in the trust motion in the Uttarakhand assembly that will decide the fate of former chief minister Harish Rawat.
Uttarakhand crisis: Congress MLAs claim they showed dissent, did not defect
They told Justice U C Dhyani that they were not against the Congress and only wanted to "clean it" up as they felt that the regime under former CM Harish Rawat "did not show the party in a good light".
Tamil Nadu elections to test mettle of all parties
The structural and organisational strength of every single political party is likely to be subject to its toughest ever test in May 2016 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
BJP accuses Harish Rawat-government of "murdering democracy"
Accusing Harish Rawat government in Uttarakhand of murdering democracy, opposition BJP today said it will boycott all programmes of the CM.
Land Bill: BJP Rajasthan MLA wants UPA clause
One of the 17 BJP members of the select committee, Alwar MLA BL Singhal, has dissented against the majority view, ET has learnt.
Punjab MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi, back Amarinder Singh's return to lead role
The party MLAs met Gandhi in two batches of 10 each today and yesterday and put forth their views on resolving the row in the state and revive the party's prospects.
SC notice to Yeddyurappa on MLAs’ disqualification
The Supreme Court has issued notices to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa and Speaker of the state assembly KG Bopaiah on the plea of 7 rebel BJP MLAs challenging their disqualification from the House.
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