After 27-year wait, women's quota bill cleared in two days

LS Polls 2024: Congress manifesto launch | Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge slam BJP, Modi | Oneindia News

Top Congress leaders, including the party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former president Sonia Gandhi, held a rally in Jaipur on Saturday, April 6, to publicly launch its election manifesto 'Nyay Patra'. The Jaipur public rally comes a day after the Congress released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls promising a legal guarantee for MSP, and passing a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs and OBCs among others. The release of the manifesto 'Nyay Patra' was announced by Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing happiness and pride in her mother Sonia Gandhi's presence in Rajasthan after becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha. Unemployment, claimed to be at its peak, was criticised, with allegations made against the BJP and Modi government for failing to address the issue adequately. The Agniveer scheme, accused of shattering people's hopes, was mentioned, along with concerns raised about leaked papers in various states and the ongoing protests by farmers, suggesting that PM Modi is unwilling to heed their grievances. Watch what the Congress leaders said #LSPolls2024 #CongressManifesto #PriyankaGandhi #Kharge #BJP #Modi #CongressRally #Jaipur #ManifestoLaunch #Election2024 ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.103~

LS Polls 2024: Shashi Tharoor to contest from Thiruvananthapuram again | Political career | Oneindia

The Indian National Congress on Friday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, releasing the names of 39 candidates who will go on the ballot in April-May, this year. Of the 39, one contestant is Kerala Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is set to contest from his home constituency of Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor is currently a sitting member of Parliament from the same constituency, on his third term. Tharoor's opponent - the Union Minister of State for Information Technology - Shashi Tharoor, is a three-time Rajya Sabha member; he will be contesting for a Lok Sabha seat for the first time #ShashiTharoor #Thiruvananthapuram #LokSabhaElections #KnowYourMP #ThiruvananthapuramMPShashiTharoor #CongressMPShashiTharoor #IndianPolitics #Congress #PoliticalCareer #Leadership #ElectionCampaign #ThiruvananthapuramConstituency #PoliticalJourney #ElectoralStrategy #CongressLeader #ShashiTharoorInThiruvananthapuram #PoliticalMilestones #IndianDemocracy #ElectionDecision #CongressParty #VoteForRahul #PoliticalLegacy #CampaignTrail ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~HT.96~

Agra's Jain Chaat Bhandar Abuzz with Election Fever, Samajwadi Party Aims to Dethrone BJP | Oneindia

The narrow lanes of Agra's bustling market area led to Jain Chaat Bhandar, roughly a kilometre away from Taj Mahal entry gate, where the aroma of freshly prepared savories and sweets beckons food lovers from far and wide. As the evening sets in, the chaat stalls come alive with a flurry of activity, drawing in locals and tourists alike to savour the city's renowned culinary delights. It is here that OneIndia's Pankaj Mishra found himself, engaging with the diverse crowd in a discussion that transcended mere gastronomic pleasures. With the Lok Sabha elections underway, the conversations veered towards the political landscape, revealing a electorate deeply invested in the future of their city and state. While some expressed their unwavering support for the incumbent BJP, citing the party's development agenda, others voiced their inclination towards the Samajwadi Party, believing it to be a formidable force capable of giving the ruling party a tough fight. Amidst the exchange of views and the savouring of delectable treats, one thing became clear - Agra's voters are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's political destiny. #cmyogi #akhileshyadav #election #agraloksabhaseat #loksabhaelection2024 ~HT.99~PR.282~CA.144~PR.100~