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Karnataka Congress asks ticket aspirants for 2023 assembly polls to apply

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November 2, 2022

With just months to go for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, the state Congress on Wednesday announced the process for poll tickets, by asking aspirants to apply for it through submission of an application, along with Rs 2 lakh Demand Draft (DD) and details of their membership. Also claiming that many, including leaders from other parties are willing to join it, the Congress also announced that it has also re-launched its membership drive and that anyone can apply. However, the party pointed out that the applications will be scrutinised by a special committee, which will decide on their induction.
“Congress is preparing for the upcoming assembly elections, all the preparations are on. For those who desire to contest from the Congress party, we are inviting applications, those interested can take the application and submit it between November 5-15 at the Congress office,” state Congress President D K Shivakumar said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said the application fee is Rs 5,000, and the general category applicants will have to attach Rs 2 lakh DD and membership details, along with the application while submitting, for SC/ST applicants there will be 50 per cent concession and they will have to attach Rs 1 lakh DD.

“Those who want to contest the 2023 assembly polls from our party and desire a ticket, including the sitting legislators, they will have to apply,” he added.
Assembly elections in Karnataka are likely by April 2023, and the Congress which is aiming to dislodge the BJP and come back to power, has set a target of winning at least 150 of the total 224 seats.

Stating that many are in touch with him with a wish to join the Congress and have requested him to restart the membership drive, the KPCC chief said online membership has been opened.

Not willing to reveal any names, he said some political leaders also want to join the party and are in touch with him.

“This is an opportunity for all of them, who want to join the Congress by accepting its principles, ideals and leadership. They all can apply and the committee that is there under the leadership of senior Congressman Allam Veerabhandrappa will scrutinise and decide on giving membership,” he said, adding that there are no restrictions on anyone who wants to apply.

Responding to a question, whether those who had defected from the party in 2019 can apply for membership, as the Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah had categorically said that they will not be taken back, Shivakumar said, “I’m talking as a President, after consulting everyone…we are open with this, anyone can apply, the committee will ultimately decide.”

To a question about Rs 2 lakh DD, he said: “We will require money for the party activities, to build our building, election campaign, advertisement, media ads…we are not getting electoral bonds, they only go for BJP. So, we will have to collect money from party workers.”

Shivakumar also said that newly-elected AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will be visiting Karnataka for the first time, after taking charge on November 6, and the KPCC will be organising a “Sarvodaya Samavesha”, a large convention that day at the palace grounds here, to accord him a grand welcome.

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Kumar, a former JNU students union leader, joined the Congress in 2021 by reaching out to Rahul Gandhi. While many Congress leaders of his home state Bihar were known to have resisted any active role being given to him.

With attempts to revive the Delhi PCC coming to naught, a section of Congress leadership is now known to be arguing that Kumar can be the “panacea” for Delhi Congress even as they cite how another “experiment”, of bringing Dikshit “from UP to Delhi Congress leadership” had succeeded. Similarly, IYC leadership is also being cited as a potential slot for Kumar, 36, by arguing that Srinivas BV, 42, will be soon completing four years in IYC leadership.

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Meghalaya: Voice of the People’s Party stages walkout in protest of Governor’s Hindi speech

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March 20, 2023

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The Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) staged a walk out of Meghalaya Assembly in protest against the Governor Phagu Chauhan for delivering his address in Hindi.The Governor on the first day of the Budget Session delivered his speech in Hindi.

VPP legislator from Nongkrem, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said that Meghalaya is not a Hindi speaking state and Hindi cannot be imposed by the Government of India on the people of the State. “This is against the sentiment of the people of the state.”

Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma however said that such behaviour is not accepted from an elected MLA and written English speech is already circulated in the house.Assembly Speaker, Thomas A Sangma said that he would allow the Governor to address the House in Hindi as written speech in English was circulated among all the members.

Health Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh said, “It is important to consistently pursue with the Government of India that the indigenous people of the state are a non-Hindi speaking community. It is important to understand the inability of Meghalaya to speak and communicate in Hindi”.

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JPC probe into Adani issue will bring off BJP’s mask: Pramod Tiwari

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