BJP Retains Gujarat's Manjalpur Seat, Satish Patel Wins Bypoll By 30,000  Votes

BJP Retains Gujarat's Manjalpur Seat, Satish Patel Wins Bypoll By 30,000+ Votes

The BJP retained Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat after Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari by over 30,000 votes, according to the Election Commission. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor strengthened his lead in Bihar's Bankipur, while Congress led in Madhya Pradesh's Datia 16 days ago
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Amit Shah Speaks to Martyr Cop's Son, Assures Government Support; LG Reaffirms Anti-Terror Resolve

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the family of martyred Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the government's full support after speaking to his son over the phone. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the bereaved family in Budgam, paid tributes to the fallen policeman, promised continued assistance, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. 26 days ago
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J&K Parties Split Over NC's Jantar Mantar Protest as PDP Seeks Article 370 Agenda

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir remain divided over the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration. While Congress has extended support, the PDP has demanded inclusion of Article 370 restoration and the release of political prisoners, and the JKPC and Apni Party have declined to participate. Jul 18, 2026
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NC Expels LAHDC-Kargil CEC Jaffer Akhoon After He Defies Alliance, Secures BJP Support

The National Conference has expelled LAHDC-Kargil Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action comes days after Akhoon retained his majority with BJP-backed support, deepening the political crisis over the NC-Congress power-sharing agreement in Kargil. Jul 18, 2026