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  Pilot not above other MLAs, will have to face action in case of indiscipline: Avinash Pandey

  Politics | July 13, 2020 10:22 IST

  Rajasthan Political Crisis: According to sources in the party, 109 MLAs have signed the letter of support to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot including Congress, other parties, and independent MLAs in front of AICC observers.

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  Now Shivraj and Maharaj are together in BJP, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

  Politics | March 11, 2020 20:50 IST

  Welcoming Jyotiraditya Scindia into the BJP, senior party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he was the most popular Congress politician in Madhya Pradesh, which led the saffron outfit to coin a tagline targeting the erstwhile Gwalior royal in the 2018 state polls. 

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  What does BJP gain from entry of Jyotiraditya Scindia

  Politics | March 11, 2020 19:08 IST

  The BJP political prospects in Madhya Pradesh and on the national level would be boosted immensely with the entry of Jyotiraditya Scindia.

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  Did 'royal' link connect Scindia to top BJP leaders?

  Politics | March 10, 2020 23:08 IST

  It was Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, member of the former royal family of Baroda, who apparently became the bridge between the top BJP leadership and Jyotiraditya Scindia in the run-up to his exit from the Congress, sources said on Tuesday. 

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  Its raining resignations from Congress in Madhya Pradesh

  Politics | March 10, 2020 19:23 IST

  Madhya Pradesh's former Home Minister Bhupendra Singh arrived in Bhopal on Tuesday evening from Bengaluru by a chartered flight, carrying hard copies of the resignations of 19 ministers.

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  Scindia's exit a big blow; many devoted leaders feel alienated, wasted: Kuldeep Bishnoi

  Politics | March 10, 2020 18:40 IST

  Senior Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Bishnoi on Tuesday described Jyotiraditya Scindia's exit from the party a big blow and said there are many devoted leaders across the country who feel "alienated, wasted and discontented". 

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  Return of 'resort politics' signalled impending political storm in Madhya Pradesh

  Politics | March 10, 2020 18:25 IST

  The 'resort politics' of huddling legislators in a faraway location, which usually precedes a political storm, has made a comeback with the arrival of rebel Congress MLAs here from Madhya Pradesh and it heralded the impending political crisis there.

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  The Scindias: Blood proves thicker than political water

  Politics | March 10, 2020 18:33 IST

  He must have taken the decision keeping the face of Rajmata in mind," said Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Jyotiraditya Scindia's aunt and the youngest daughter of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia of Gwalior, soon after the Congressman of 18 years resigned from the party to start "a new chapter" of respecting the "aspirations" of his people.

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  Madhya Pradesh Political Crisis: BSP, SP MLAs meet Shivraj Singh Chouhan

  Politics | March 10, 2020 17:22 IST

  Amid the political turmoil caused by resignations of at least 22 MLAs of the ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh, a legislator of the BSP and another of the Samajwadi Party met BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday.

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  Madhya Pradesh Crisis: Congress MLAs who sent resignations to Governor | Full list

  Politics | March 10, 2020 17:40 IST

  Following is the list of 21 Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs including ministers belonging to the Jyotiraditya Scindia camp who have resigned so far.

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  Quit Congress as I was neglected: MLA Bisahulal Singh

  Politics | March 10, 2020 15:55 IST

  Tribal leader Bisahulal Singh, one of the 19 MLAs of the Congress who have sent their resignations to Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon, on Tuesday said he was feeling neglected in the ruling party. 

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  Karnataka Political Crisis: CM Kumaraswamy could be asked to prove majority on July 17

  Politics | July 09, 2019 21:59 IST

  CM H.D. Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka could be asked to prove its majority in the Assembly on July 17 by Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar who refused on Tuesday to accept resignations of all the 13 Congress and JD-S legislators

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  Nataka in Karnataka Live Updates: State government on verge of collapse, BJP deny role in inciting chaos

  India | July 08, 2019 20:58 IST

  Congress ministers have resigned voluntarily to enable a reshuffle of the Karnataka cabinet and make way for the disgruntled legislators. Stay tuned to this space as we bring to you live and latest updates on the Karnataka crisis.

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  Karnataka political crisis: 4 Congress MLAs skip crucial party meeting

  India | January 18, 2019 19:09 IST

  The crucial meet was being seen as a show of strength for the Congress, in a counter to BJP's alleged toppling bid which the ruling coalition has said has turned out to be a "flop".

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  Sri Lanka political crisis: Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns, Wickremesinghe to take oath as PM today

  World | December 16, 2018 0:05 IST

  Rajapaksa was appointed as the prime minister on October 26 by President Sirisena in a controversial move after sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe, which plunged the country into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

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  Sri Lanka crisis: Will seek intervention of courts to protect Constitution, says ousted PM Wickremesinghe's party

  World | November 10, 2018 16:10 IST

    "The party will be pursuing the intervention of the courts to ensure the rule of law and the Constitution is protected against autocratic moves," a UNP statement said.

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  Sri Lanka political crisis: President Sirisena dissolves Parliament, paves way for early elections

  World | November 09, 2018 22:52 IST

  Sirisena signed an official notification dismissing the 225-member assembly with effect from midnight, clearing the way for a snap election nearly two years ahead of schedule.

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  Sri Lanka political crisis: Time running out to avert 'bloodbath', says ousted PM Wickremesinghe

  World | November 04, 2018 10:33 IST

  The island nation was plunged into a constitutional crisis on October 26 when President a Sirisena fired his former ally Wickremesinghe and replaced him with Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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  One dead, two injured as Sri Lanka crisis turns violent, guard of sacked Wickremesinghe loyalist opens fire

  World | October 28, 2018 23:45 IST

  The incident took place when the cricketer-turned-politician visited the CPC office, with several Ceylon Petroleum Corporation workers objecting to his presence at the office.

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  Maldives crisis: No valid reason to extend emergency, says India

  World | February 22, 2018 22:11 IST

  Maldives criticised India's concern over the extension of emergency saying that New Delhi has ignored "facts and ground realities with regard to the ongoing political developments in the Maldives".