Dileep Sanghani and Balvir Singh have been re-elected as the chairman and vice-chairman respectively of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) for the second consecutive term. Singhand is a senior member of the ruling BJP in UP, while Sanghani has served in the Modi government in Gujarat. Read more for details.
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The recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat saw a voter turnout of 55.22%, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the dominant force. This article provides an overview of the election results, highlighting the BJP’s success in both the 2014 and 2019 polls. Read more to understand the significance of this electoral outcome.
The first edition of the SET report in 2023 analysed 16 states and highlighted the strong commitment of Karnataka and Gujarat in the clean energy transition.
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The arrest of two suspects from Gujarat for allegedly firing at actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence has led to different police agencies trying to take credit for cracking the case. Bandra police and the crime branch are both claiming to have played significant roles in the arrests, with each accusing the other of withholding information. The case was eventually transferred to the crime branch, who made the arrests with assistance from local police.
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Congress approached the Election Commission seeking action against Gujarat assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary for violating the model code of conduct by canvassing for the BJP. They claimed that a constitutional post holder cannot campaign for a political party. Congress demanded immediate action against Chaudhary.
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Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) and Congress are unlikely to form an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. BAP had sought five seats, but Congress was only willing to offer one seat. BJP has fielded a former Congress MLA, Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya, from Banswara. BAP President Mohanlal Roat expressed disappointment with the decision and stated that BAP will not withdraw their candidates.
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The Election Commission has issued orders to remove bureaucrats and officials from various parts of India ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. This includes the removal of West Bengal’s Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Chahal. Home Secretaries from six states have also been removed. The EC’s move is in line with its efforts to ensure fairness and credibility in the electoral system.
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Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K.P. Vivekanand has condemned the “fascist and racist” language being publicly used by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, belittling his constitutional position, and suggested that the latter change it before people change their mind.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel introduced two schemes, the Namo Lakshmi Yojana and Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana, with a combined investment of Rs 1,500 crore. The Namo Lakshmi Yojana aims to support girls pursuing secondary and higher secondary education by providing financial aid of Rs 50,000. The Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana promotes science education among class 11-12 students by offering assistance of Rs 25,000. These schemes are expected to benefit around 15 lakh students in Gujarat.
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Kshatriya Outfits Plot ‘Operation Rupala’, Plan to Field 400 Candidates Against BJP Neta
The Kshatriya community in Gujarat has announced plans to field 400 candidates against Union minister and BJP’s Rajkot Lok Sabha seat candidate Parshottam Rupala in the upcoming elections. This move is part of a drive called ‘Operation Rupala’ launched by core committees of various Kshatriya associations. The community is protesting against Rupala for his controversial comments about the maharajas acquiescing to persecution by foreign rulers and the British.