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NDA wins Maharashtra, INDIA Jharkhand

After a sweeping victory in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have held a press conference in Mumbai.

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The NDA on Saturday won the Maharashtra Assembly election with 235 seats, while the Opposition bloc INDIA retained in Jharkhand with 56 seats.

In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, consisting of the BJP, Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction, and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, won 235 of the 288 Assembly seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi secured 49 seats, and Others 4.

In Jharkhand, the JMM-Congress coalition won 56 of the 81 Assembly seats, while the BJP-led alliance had 24 seats, and Other 1.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development and good governance after NDA’s victory in Maharashtra. He also thanked the people of Jharkhand for their support and congratulated JMM-Congress for their victory.

Addressing BJP workers at party headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi said: “It is the victory of development, good governance and social justice in Maharashtra, and it is the defeat of negative politics and dynastic politics.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the “historic victory” of the Mahayuti alliance in the state polls and said that by giving such a huge mandate to the NDA, people have shut shops of “fake well-wishers of the Constitution”.

As the JMM-led alliance gained victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Jharkhand and congratulated Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the victory.

In a post on X in Hindi, Gandhi said: “Heartfelt thanks to the people of Jharkhand for giving a huge mandate to INDIA alliance. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji and all the workers of Congress and JMM for this victory. This victory of the alliance in the state is a victory for the protection of water, forest and land along with the Constitution. The results of Maharashtra are unexpected and we will analyse them in detail. Thanks to all the voter brothers and sisters of the state for their support and to all the workers for their hard work.”

In her debut, Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seats in the byelection with a bigger margin than her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. She fills the vacancy left by Rahul when he choose Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

Taking to X, she said: “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory has been your victory and the person you chose to represent you understands your hopes and dreams and fights for you as one of your own. I look forward to being your voice in Parliament!”

In a press conference in Ranchi, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said: “In some places, vote counting has concluded and in some places, the counting is still going on. We can see that the INDIA alliance is performing really well. I thank the voters of the state, including women, men, youth, farmers and people of various castes and religions for casting their votes.”

After a sweeping victory in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have held a press conference in Mumbai.

“The people of Maharashtra have prioritised development and delivered a decisive mandate to the Mahayuti alliance. We express our gratitude to the citizens of Maharashtra,” stated Ajit Pawar.

Devendra Fadnavis stated that the alliance acknowledges the support of the people of Maharashtra. “This victory heightens our responsibilities. We are committed to fulfilling the expectations placed upon us.”

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who significantly contributed to his party Shiv Sena’s strong showing in the Assembly elections, secured victory in his Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Thane by a notable margin of 120,000 votes.

Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, extended his congratulations to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his team for achieving an “impressive victory” in the 2024 Assembly elections.

Addressing the media from Matoshree, Uddhav Thackeray raised questions about the rationale behind the public’s support for Mahayuti, stating, “Why have the people voted for Mahayuti? Soybean farmers are in distress, industries are migrating to Gujarat, women’s safety is still an issue, inflation is burdening households, and crop loan waivers remain absent. This isn’t just a wave…it’s a ‘tsunami’.”

On Mahayuti’s victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya voiced his support for Fadnavis as the chief ministerial candidate for the neighbouring state.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that there is no conflict over the chief minister’s position, emphasising that leaders within Mahayuti will collectively decide on the matter, considering the coalition’s anticipated landslide victory.

Explaining the reason behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi defeat in the Assembly polls, CPI (Marxist) leader Ashok Dhawale noted that the overconfidence of the MVA following the Lok Sabha results, delayed finalising seat-sharing arrangements, and internal conflicts have led to the defeat of the alliance. In contrast, the BJP and its allies effectively utilised communal polarisation and financial resources, he said.

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In TV speech, PM Modi attacks Congress, TMC, DMK, SP for blocking women’s reservation

PM Modi blames opposition parties after women’s reservation bill fails, calls it a setback for women’s empowerment.

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In TV speech, PM Modi attacks Congress, TMC, DMK, SP for blocking women's reservation

Prime Minister expresses regret over bill’s defeat, blames opposition parties and says efforts to empower women were stalled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation following the defeat of the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, launching a sharp attack on opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), DMK and Samajwadi Party (SP).

In his televised speech, the Prime Minister said that despite the government’s efforts, the bill could not secure the required support in Parliament. He held the opposition responsible for blocking what he described as a significant step towards women’s empowerment in politics.

PM Modi expressed disappointment over the outcome and said that the aspirations of millions of women had been affected by the failure of the legislation. He also conveyed regret that the government’s attempt to ensure greater representation for women in legislatures could not be realised.

The Prime Minister criticised opposition parties for what he indicated was a lack of commitment to women’s empowerment, alleging that political considerations had taken precedence over progress. He urged the public to recognise what he described as an “anti-women” stance taken by those opposing the bill.

The proposed legislation aimed to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, a long-pending reform intended to increase female representation in governance. Its failure marks a significant political setback and has intensified the confrontation between the ruling government and opposition parties.

Reaffirming his government’s commitment, Modi said efforts to strengthen the role of women in politics would continue, despite the setback.

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PM Narendra Modi to address nation at 8:30 pm today, suspense over agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm today, with no official details yet on the topic of his speech.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8:30 pm on Saturday, April 18, in a development that has drawn significant attention across political and public circles.

According to official information, there is no clarity yet on the subject of the address. The Prime Minister’s Office has not disclosed the agenda, leading to speculation about the key issues that may be discussed.

The announcement comes shortly after a major legislative development in Parliament, where a proposed constitutional amendment linked to the women’s quota law failed to pass the Lok Sabha following a division of votes.

Earlier, the Prime Minister had appealed to Members of Parliament to support the amendment, emphasising that millions of women across the country were closely watching the proceedings and decisions taken by lawmakers.

While the timing of the address has been confirmed, officials have not indicated whether the speech will focus on political developments, governance issues, or broader national concerns.

The Prime Minister’s national addresses are typically used to communicate key policy decisions or respond to important developments, making this announcement one to watch closely.

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Priyanka Gandhi alleges conspiracy to rule forever after women’s quota bill fails Lok Sabha test

Priyanka Gandhi termed the failure of the women’s quota bill a victory for democracy while alleging it was a political strategy by the Centre.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday sharply criticised the Centre after the women’s quota amendment bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, alleging it was part of a “conspiracy to rule forever.”

Addressing a press conference, she claimed the government had attempted to use the legislation for political advantage rather than genuine women’s empowerment. According to her, the strategy was designed in a way that the ruling side would benefit regardless of the outcome.

She argued that if the bill had been passed, the government would have claimed credit, and if it failed, it would portray opposition parties as being against women’s rights.

Calling the development a “victory for democracy,” she said the failure of the constitutional amendment stopped what she described as an attempt to weaken democratic institutions and alter the federal structure.

The bill required a two-thirds majority to pass but fell short in the Lok Sabha, with 298 members voting in favour and 230 against.

The proposed amendment was linked to broader changes, including delimitation of constituencies, which became a key point of contention between the government and opposition parties. Critics argued that tying women’s reservation to delimitation raised concerns about political advantage and representation balance.

Priyanka Gandhi also described the day as a setback for the ruling alliance, saying it reflected resistance from opposition parties and highlighted concerns over the bill’s structure and intent.

Despite opposing the amendment in its current form, she reiterated support for women’s reservation and called for its implementation without conditions that could delay or complicate the process.

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