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Congress, BRS, MIM Running Vote-Bank Politics: Bandi
HYDERABAD: Union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Congress leadership of turning the Jubilee Hills byelection campaign into a religious contest, ignoring development issues that truly affect the constituency.
Sanjay claimed the real fight was between the BJP and Congress, criticising what he termed “opportunistic alliances” between the Congress, AIMIM and the BRS. He alleged that government agencies had ignored complaints about the mysterious death of Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath and alleged that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao were eyeing the late MLA’s properties.
“If the Chief Minister has courage and integrity, let him order a thorough probe into Gopinath’s death,” Sanjay said, showing copies of what he claimed were official complaints regarding the case. He also questioned the nomination of Gopinath’s wife,...
PM urges state govts not to neglect Malay small traders
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on state governments not to neglect the interests of small traders, particularly Malay hawkers.
He also urged local authorities in the states to emulate the approach taken by Kuala Lumpur in revitalising business centres for Malay small traders and hawkers.
State, Federal Lawmakers In ‘Trouble’ As INEC Unveils New Guidelines For Recall
Politics tamfitronics New guidelines and regulations for the recall of federal and state lawmakers were released on Thursday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun made the announcement during a meeting.It is understood that this was a response to plenty requests from constituents seeking to initiate recalls of their representatives in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.According to INEC, some groups called on electoral umpire to commence the recall process on their behalf.“The commission met today, Thursday, September 19, 2024. In addition to reviewing the final preparations for the Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday September 21, 2024, the commission also considered and approved the revised Regulations and Guidelines for the Recall of members of the National and State...
BREAKING: Kano state electoral commission reschedules LGA polls to October 26
Politics tamfitronics The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has announced a change in the date for the Local Government elections, now rescheduled to October 26, 2024, from the previously set November 30, 2024.At a press conference on Friday, Sani Malumfashi, Chairman of KANSIEC, explained that the rescheduling aligns with a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted autonomy to local governments and conforms to the mutual agreement between the State and Federal Governments.He said the decision is also influenced by the October deadline for Local Government Financial Autonomy.Malumfashi emphasized the necessity of this adjustment, stating, “In recognition and conformity with the recent Supreme Court decision, the mutual agreement between State and Federal Government, and upon the expiration of the October deadline on Local Government Financial Autonomy, the Commission is compelled to reschedule the Local Government...
