Page 5 - Political Parties
Centre calls meeting of 5 political parties over suspension of MPs today
The Central govt has called a meeting of five political parties on Monday whose MPs have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha to break the deadlock between the govt and the Opposition in the House
 "Centre calls meeting of 5 political parties over suspension of MPs today")
Amaravati should remain sole capital of AP, say political parties
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly last month passed a Bill to repeal An Act that was intended to establish three capitals for the state
 "Amaravati should remain sole capital of AP, say political parties")
Parties received over Rs 1,100 crore during assembly polls in 2021: Study
The AIADMK's total expenditure during the elections stood at Rs 57.33 crore, and of that, Rs 56.756 crore went towards publicity
 "Parties received over Rs 1,100 crore during assembly polls in 2021: Study")
Dynastic parties matter of concern to people committed to Constitution: PM
Modi also paid tributes to security personnel who lost their lives during the November 26, 2008, terror attacks in Mumbai.
 "Dynastic parties matter of concern to people committed to Constitution: PM")
Over 55% donations to regional parties from 'unknown' sources, shows data
The total income of 25 regional political parties in FY20 was Rs 803.24 crore
 "Over 55% donations to regional parties from 'unknown' sources, shows data")
Explained: How much political parties spent on publicity in last 5 years
South Indian parties were among the biggest spenders: Their average annual expenditure on elections was the highest
 "Explained: How much political parties spent on publicity in last 5 years")
Infighting, alliance key to Congress defeat in recent elections: Panel
The committee was headed by Ashok Chavan and has members like Salman Khurshid, Manish Tewari, Vincent Pala and Jothi Mani.
 "Infighting, alliance key to Congress defeat in recent elections: Panel")
Workers to decide who should lead party, will do what party wants: Rahul
Gandhi on Saturday said he favours internal elections with the party
 "Workers to decide who should lead party, will do what party wants: Rahul")
Infecting public health
Politics and religion are Covid-19 super-spreaders
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No other political party is a match to BJP, says party chief J P Nadda
Almost all political parties in the country are family-based, Nadda said
 "No other political party is a match to BJP, says party chief J P Nadda")
Politicians line up to meet Tikait at Ghazipur in show of solidarity
Several leaders belonging to different political parties on Saturday visited the Ghazipur border
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Common political agenda: Support when in power, slam when in Opposition
The farm laws, Aadhaar, DBT and GST are just a few instances of political parties in the Opposition taking a contrarian stance on issues they supported when in power
 "Common political agenda: Support when in power, slam when in Opposition")
Independents being coaxed to join political party after DDC polls: NC
The National Conference (NC) alleged on Thursday that several Independent candidates, who have emerged as winners in the DDC polls, are being coaxed and coerced to join a certain political party
 "Independents being coaxed to join political party after DDC polls: NC")
No public interest in disclosing details of political parties' donors: CIC
CIC rejected a plea for making the details public
 "No public interest in disclosing details of political parties' donors: CIC")
Parties push Facebook ads to target voters in Bihar's pandemic polls
Four official pages alone had over 2,200 ads
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Political parties in Bihar seek CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput death
The Maharashtra government's refusal to hand over to CBI the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death met with strong disapproval from across the political spectrum in Bihar on Thursday. Parties sympathetic as well as hostile to the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine in Maharashtra were unanimous in criticising its Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's assertion that there is no need to transfer the case to the central probe agency. The deceased actor's family is yet to disclose in public what they think of handing over the case to the CBI. Bihar MLC and AICC media panelist Prem Chandra Mishra said the investigation by the Mumbai police has left many loopholes. The bereaved family has lodged an FIR in Patna and if they have trust in a probe by the Patna Police, it should be extended all possible cooperation, he said. But if they want a CBI inquiry, that sentiment should be respected as well, he added. The lawyer of the actor's family, Vikas Singh, who practices at the Supreme Co
 "Political parties in Bihar seek CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput death")
Author Milan Vaishnav sees Covid-19 reshaping political campaigns in India
Covid-19 is pushing Indian political parties to quickly look for alternative ways of mobilisation.
 "Author Milan Vaishnav sees Covid-19 reshaping political campaigns in India")
Covid-19 crisis: Leaders, both in govt and Oppn have fallen short in India
Coronavirus represents the most profound crisis facing India and the response from our leadership has not inspired confidence
 "Covid-19 crisis: Leaders, both in govt and Oppn have fallen short in India")
With Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP bets big on experience to take on Kejriwal
Bidhuri is the most experienced among those who are in active politics in Delhi and a prominent face among the Gurjars
 "With Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP bets big on experience to take on Kejriwal")
Why did you field criminals, SC asks political parties to explain
According to existing election laws, only those convicted of their crimes are barred from contesting any elections for six years
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