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In setback for AAP, BJP’s Kausar Jahan elected Delhi Haj committee chair

The AAP slammed the appointments, claiming an alleged BJP-Congress nexus ahead of MCD mayoral polls.

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BJP leader Kausar Jahan, Thursday, was elected as the chairperson of the Delhi Haj Committee chairperson, wresting control of the body from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), for the first time, since the Arvind Kejriwal-led party was voted into power in the national capital.

Kausar Jahan, who became the second woman to be elected to the post, received three of the five votes cast by the committee members in the election held at the Delhi Secretariat.

The Delhi Haj Committee is comprised for six member, two each from the AAP and the BJP—including MP Gautam Gambhir—Muslim theology expert Mohammad Saad and Congress councilor Nazia Danish.

In a statement, Delhi BJP working president Virendra Sachdeva lauded Kausar Jahan’s victory saying that her election displays the growing trust and faith of Muslims in the BJP.

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In a tweet, Sachdeva while extending congratulations to Kausar, asserted that the election of a BJP candidate for such a post has made it clear that Muslims are now ready to join the nation’s development stream under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kausar received three votes from Saad, Gambhir and herself while Danish abstained from voting. AAP MLAs Abdul Rehman and Haji Yunus are also members of the committee.

Muslims across the globe converge each year on Mecca for the annual Haj pilgrimage deemed mandatory in Islam for every Muslim to undertake at least once in their lifetime.

The Haj committee issue became a point of contention between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP and Lieutenant Governor of the national capital after the LG announced members of the Delhi Haj Committee that included a Congress councillor.

The AAP slammed the appointments, claiming an alleged BJP-Congress nexus ahead of MCD mayoral polls.

Kejriwal dubbed the notification as “illegal”, claiming that his government was not consulted before the announcements and the correct process was sidelined.

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People will come and go, says Sanjay Raut amid revolt by six Sena UBT MPs

Sanjay Raut said Shiv Sena (UBT) is not dependent on MPs and will continue to move forward despite a rebellion by six Lok Sabha members.

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Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has sought to downplay the impact of a rebellion by six Lok Sabha MPs from the party, asserting that the organisation will continue to move forward despite the latest political setback.

Speaking as Shiv Sena marked its 60th foundation year, Raut said the party’s future does not depend on elected representatives and that it has overcome several challenges during its long history. He remarked that people may come and go, but the party continues its journey forward.

The comments come amid growing turmoil within the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction after six MPs signalled their intention to break away. According to reports, the rebel lawmakers are dissatisfied with the leadership style of Uddhav Thackeray and have also expressed concerns over the party’s closeness to the Congress.

Among those seeking to leave the party are MPs Omraje Nimbalkar, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Bhausaheb Vakchaure. Reports indicate that the lawmakers recently met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and cited concerns about the party’s political direction.

Party can rebuild after setbacks, says Raut

Referring to the latest round of defections, Raut maintained that Shiv Sena (UBT) has faced betrayals and internal challenges before and has always managed to recover. He stressed that the party remains cadre-based and is not dependent on MPs or MLAs for its existence.

The Rajya Sabha MP also accused the ruling BJP of attempting to weaken regional political parties across the country. According to Raut, efforts have been made over the past decade to diminish the role of regional forces, and a healthy democracy requires a strong opposition.

The rebellion has intensified speculation about another split within the Thackeray camp, which has already faced major political upheaval in recent years. However, the party leadership has indicated that it intends to continue its organisational work and focus on rebuilding support despite the current crisis.

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Cross-voting helps BJP-backed Parimal Nathwani win Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand

Cross-voting reportedly played a crucial role in BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani’s victory in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, while JMM’s Baidyanath Ram won the other seat.

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BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand on Thursday, with reports indicating that cross-voting played a key role in the closely watched election. The second seat was won by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate Baidyanath Ram.

The election witnessed a three-cornered contest for two Rajya Sabha seats. Alongside Nathwani and Baidyanath Ram, Congress candidate Pranav Jha was also in the fray. Political observers had been closely tracking the possibility of cross-voting in the state, given the numerical strength of various parties in the Jharkhand Assembly.

Cross-voting speculation dominated the contest

Ahead of voting, both the ruling INDIA bloc and the NDA had taken measures to keep their legislators together amid concerns over possible defections and cross-voting. Political discussions in the state largely revolved around whether legislators would vote along party lines or support candidates outside their alliances.

Nathwani’s victory is being linked to support from legislators beyond the NDA’s expected vote base. Reports after the counting suggested that cross-voting may have influenced the final outcome, helping the BJP-backed candidate secure the required support.

The result comes as another example of cross-voting influencing Rajya Sabha elections, a trend that has been discussed in several states during recent Upper House contests.

Congress candidate misses out

While JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and BJP-backed Parimal Nathwani emerged victorious, Congress nominee Pranav Jha failed to secure one of the two available seats. The outcome is likely to trigger political debate over voting patterns within the state assembly and the extent of cross-voting during the election.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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