Campaigning picks for polls in Gambegre

Shillong: As the polling date of Nov 13 approaches, political activity is intensifying in the Gambegre assembly constituency of West Garo Hills district, ahead of the byelection. The last date for filing nominations is Oct 25, and the papers will be scrutinized on Oct 28.The results will be announced on November 23.The byelection was triggered by the resignation of Congress MLA Saleng A Sangma after he defeated Agatha Sangma, sister of chief minister Conrad K Sangma and member of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), in the Tura Lok Sabha election earlier this year.Dr Mehtab Chandee A Sangma, a practising physician and wife of CM Conrad Sangma, is the NPP candidate. Sadhiarani Sangma, wife of former MLA Zenith Sangma, is representing the All India Trinamool Congress. BJP has fielded Bernard Marak, a member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council from Tura, while Congress has nominated Jingjang M Marak.Chief minister Conrad Sangma has been campaigning in the constituency to support his party’s candidate and wife, Mehtab.

BJP, Congress struggle to finalise candidates for Shiggaon-Savanur byelection

With the Shiggaon-Savanur by-election set, BJP and Congress have yet to finalize candidates amid internal dilemmas. Former CM Bommai influences BJP's decision-making, while Congress faces potential rebellion. BJP's Murugesh Nirani declined to run, emphasizing his lack of connection with the constituency. Both parties are under pressure to secure their nominations swiftly.

Fadnavis to accompany jailed MLAs wife for nomination

Shiv Sena's local leaders protest BJP's decision to nominate jailed MLA Ganpat Gaikwad's wife, Sulabha, from Kalyan East. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and possibly CM Eknath Shinde will support her during the nomination. Local opposition stems from Ganpat's past actions and lack of development work, with some planning to field a rival candidate.

Jarange to field candidates for state poll, will assess till Oct 29

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced his community will field independent candidates in Maharashtra's upcoming assembly elections. Candidates will be chosen based on winnability, with a focus on areas with strong Maratha presence. Jarange promised support for candidates backing their demands and distanced himself from major political alliances, aiming to secure Maratha influence in Marathwada.

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