19 seats, 199 candidates: Jaipur gears up for intense assembly battle

November 10, 2023

On the last day of nomination withdrawal, Thursday saw a day full of hustle and bustle. Meanwhile, in the evening, it became clear who all the candidates were in the field. After the withdrawal of nominations, there are a total of 199 candidates left in the electoral field for the...

Khandelwal’s Facebook post speaks volumes amid political turmoil

November 10, 2023

With the excitement with which former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal entered the Bharatiya Janata Party, speculations were being made that the BJP would make her contest the assembly elections. But, Jyoti’s displeasure is clearly visible after not getting the ticket. Even though Jyoti Khandelwal is not able to express her feelings...

Caste-based social engineering dominates poll candidacy

November 10, 2023

Both the BJP and Congress are paying full attention to social engineering in the elections. They are focusing on caste factors to influence voters, from candidate selection to wooing voters. The BJP has clearly accused the Congress of Muslim appeasement. On the other hand, BJP candidates are openly accusing the...

BSP, AAP shake up as candidates withdraw nominations

November 9, 2023

In the politics of Rajasthan, the winning MLAs of Bahujan Samaj Party often cause upsets. But, this time the candidates have started leaving the field even before the elections. Thursday is the last day for the withdrawal of nominations. But, even before that, BSP candidates have started showing 'thenga' to...

BJP’s new recruits impose ‘Congressisation’ speculations

November 9, 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party is continuously expanding its family by constantly adding Congress leaders. However, there is a discussion in political corridors whether the BJP’s continuous inclusion of Congress leaders for power may eventually lead the BJP to ‘Congressisation’. The reason for this question is that the BJP, which is...

Rajasthan’s ‘Third’ alternative parties lag in candidate nominations

November 8, 2023

In Rajasthan, emerging new parties made claims of becoming the ‘third’ alternative. However, along with nominations, these claims also remained unfulfilled. The situation is such that even parties that have been working with great fervour for nearly five years, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), could not find candidates to...

Malinga’s candidacy resurrects controversy with victim’s family

November 7, 2023

Approximately 1 year and 7 months ago, Harshadapati, who provided services in Dholpur district, changed his home and office address for the last one and a half years. His new address is Room number 118 on the fifth floor of the Dhanvantari OPD of Sawai Man Singh Hospital, the state’s...

Jail-bound leaders to campaign for AAP in Rajasthan

November 6, 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party has released a list of star campaigners for the Rajasthan Assembly elections. In this list, along with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the names of 40 leaders are included. The big thing is that Manish Sisodia, the former Education...

Helicopter demand surges amid election campaigns

November 4, 2023

Election campaigns have gained momentum in five states, including Rajasthan. In this context, leaders’ tours are on the rise. Parties are also releasing lists of star campaigners. Speaking of the state, after the last day of nominations on November 6, leaders will embark on vigorous aerial tours. As a result,...

Rebel candidates pose a dilemma for political parties

November 2, 2023

To avoid disturbing the game of rebel candidates in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections, the BJP and Congress have prepared a strategy for their adjustment along with releasing the list of candidates. The responsibility of damage control has been given to the leaders of the assembly constituencies at the local...