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Nonera Dam the first ERCP dam in Rajasthan is ready

Nonera Dam the first ERCP dam in Rajasthan started yesterday on the 8th of September 2024. The testing work of water filling in Nonera Dam started on Sunday. The testing work will continue till September 12. It is the first dam of the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project.

Nonera Dam, which has a filling capacity of 226 meters, had received more than 217 meters of water by the evening. There is a continuous inflow of water into the river, due to which the water level of the dam is increasing. On average the water level is increasing by half a meter an hour. Furthermore, the team of engineers from the Water Resources Department remained on the spot and examined each gate. During this period, the water filling level, submergence area and gates of the dam were tested. A total of 226 million cubic meters of water will be stored in the Nonera Dam.

Barod Bridge submerged on the first day

Chambal Dheepri culvert connecting State Highway 70 drowned as soon as the gates of the dam were closed. Traffic here was stopped on Saturday before the gates of the dam were closed. Moreover, the police administration has closed the road to the culvert by placing barricades and police personnel have been deployed for security.

After the increase in the inflow of water into the dam, the administration has declared a high alert in the submerged area. Trainee IAS officer Nayan Gautam said that the villages falling in the submergence area are being monitored by the formed teams of Halka Patwari and village development officers.

21 districts will benefit from the Nonera Dam

From Nonera Dam, water will reach 158 dams-ponds and other water sources of the state. Apart from small and big dams, ponds and other water sources will also be included in the newly prepared DPR for 21 districts by the Water Resources Department.

Water will be supplied to Bisalpur and Isarda through the canal from Nonera Dam. A canal system and pumping station will be built at Ramgarh Barrage, Mahalpur Barrage and a pumping station on the Mej River. Moreover, the canal system and pumping station at Nonera will be built.

Besides this, a 2.6-kilometer-long tunnel will also be built, which will be 12 meters wide. Its cost has been estimated to be around Rs 9600 crore. Homework for the second phase also started. Moreover, testing of the dam has started and water is coming in as expected. Monitoring is being done through the SCADA system. Furthermore, testing work is going on smoothly.

Details of the Nonera Dam

Anil Yadav of the Water Resources Department is the Executive Engineer of the Nonera Dam.

The dam has 27 radiant gates.

The total length of the Nonera Dam is 1404 meters.

Annual water inflow – 1039 million cubic meters.

Filling capacity – 226.65 million cubic meters. The current fill level is 217 meters.

Reserved for drinking water – 54.00 million cubic meters

The catchment area is 24,668 square km

September 9, 2024
Barmer Collector and ADM both will be now women.

Barmer Collector and ADM both will be now women. A unique coincidence will happen for the first time in Barmer. The Personnel Department has released the transfer list of 108 Indian Administrative Service and 386 Rajasthan Administrative Service officers. Now the administrative command of Barmer has been handed over to women.

IAS Topper Tina Dabi has been appointed to the post of Barmer Collector. Similarly, Barmer Additional District Collector Hareetima has been appointed. In such a situation, now both Barmer Collector and ADM will be women. Although Veena Pradhan has been a woman collector in Barmer in the past, the ADM will be a woman for the first time.

Barmer Collector joined duty

IAS Tina Dabi took charge on Saturday as Barmer Collector. She reached Barmer on Friday evening, where the administrative officials at the Circuit House welcomed her. Tina Dabi is the IAS topper of the 2015 batch and was selected from the first rank.

Tina Tabi was given the responsibility of the post of Jaisalmer District Collector for the first time after being selected in IAS. This is the second posting of IAS Tina Dabi on the post of Collector. Before this, Tina Dabi held the Additional Collector post in Ajmer and SDM in Bhilwara. Presently she was posted as Commissioner in EGS Jaipur. She is also very active on social media and is popular. He also has millions of followers on social media.

She replaced Nishant Jain. Previous Barmer Collector Nishant Jain has been appointed Secretary in JDA Jaipur.

RAS Hareetima will join as ADM Barmer

RAS Hareetima was born on the 30th of September 1976 at Tonk. She was posted in Jodhpur as a Secretory, Jodhpur Development Authority. After joining RAS she went under training at HCM Ripa, Jaipur from 18th August 2011 to 24th February 2012. After that, RAS Hareetima was posted as Assistant Collector and Executive Magistrate under training in Tonk. She served in tonk from 27th February 2012 to 10th October 2012. Then RAS Hareetima was posted at Taranagar, Churu as a Sub-Divisional Officer. She remained there till 2016. Later she was transferred to Nohar in the Hanumangarh District as Sub-divisional Officer.

Barmer ADM Haritima has been sent to Barmer from the Jodhpur Development Authority. Whereas Barmer ADM Rajendra Singh has again been sent to Balotra.

Five SDMs of the Barmer district have also been changed.

In the transfers of Rajasthan Administrative Service officers, five SDMs of Barmer district have also been changed. Veeramaram, Chauhatan Bhawani Singh Charan, Shiv Hari Singh Charan, Sedwa Badrinarayan, and Dhorimanna Kaluram Kumhar have been appointed to the post of Barmer SDM.

September 8, 2024
QR code display device installed at Railway ticket counters in Kota

QR code display device installed at all Railway ticket counters in Kota to facilitate payments. Now passengers will be able to travel by train without cash from the stations of the Kota Railway Division. It will provide the convenience of passengers, under the Digital India Scheme. Now passengers will be able to travel without the hassle of cash or change and buy tickets by scanning the QR code. Moreover, it provides facilities to the Railway staff. Furthermore, it will avoid arguments between ticket issuers and passengers for cash or change.

Senior DCM of Kota Railway Division, Rohit Malviya said that Kota Railway Division is continuously working on increasing the facilities for passengers. The Railways has installed QR code display machines at every counter to make the journey easier, even for those without cash or change.

QR code display device installed at 138 counters

Earlier in the Kota Railway Division, digital payments were only available at reserved ticket counters. To enhance convenience, a new digital QR code display system has been introduced at all reserved and unreserved ticket windows within the Railway Division. This allows passengers to easily obtain tickets by scanning the QR code. The amount is displayed on the screen along with the QR code at the ticket windows.

In the Kota Railway Division, an additional facility of payment through a digital QR code has been made available at 86 general ticket counters, 32 reservation cum general ticket counters and 20 reservation ticket counters. Thus, the facility of payment through QR code has been started at all 138 counters.

QR code-based transactions are simple, secure and transparent. Also, passengers get rid of the problem of carrying change. This facility is in addition to cash transactions at railway ticket counters.

This digital QR code display device shows a digital QR code for the amount. When the QR code mode is selected for ticket amount payment on the system. Furthermore, the passenger can easily scan from a mobile and make payment.

August 28, 2024
Shambhupura Kota is becoming a new smart city.

Shambhupura Kota will be developed as a smart city for which the central government has released 600 crore Rupees. Shambhupura is near Kota in the Ladpura Tehsil. Furthermore, Shambhupura is a small village located in the Kota district of Rajasthan, India. However, this area is not widely known outside of local or regional contexts. The area is primarily rural, with the local economy often depending on agriculture. It’s not far from Kota city. Moreover, it is a major educational hub and is known for its coaching centres for engineering and medical entrance exams. But now it is gaining popularity.

Under the Urban Reforms Project of the Central Government, a new smart city (model city) will be developed in Kota. While giving a green signal to this project, the Center has also approved its share of Rs 600 crore. Furthermore, the state government will contribute the same amount to the project. Along with the paradigm shift regarding development, the action plan of the project is being prepared.

A smart city can be built in Shambhupura Kota

About three years ago, the Central Government had asked the Rajasthan Government to send a proposal for a city in the state under the Urban Improvement Project. Kota’s name was sent in this. The previous government had sent the proposal to build a smart city in Ranpur to the Centre.

Recently the Central Government has asked the State Government to send a fresh proposal for the land. Afterwards, the search for land has started at a higher level. The land is being viewed around the Greenfield Airpor t in Shambhupura Kota. According to experts, this area is suitable for connectivity. Therefore, the chances of its selection have become higher. Moreover, a small new city is proposed to be developed in an area of about 412 hectares.

A smart city will soon come to the ground

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that a new smart city will be developed in Kota. This project has been approved by the Central Government. The Union Cabinet has also approved an amount of Rs 600 crore. Officials have been instructed to mark the land. Apart from Ranpur, land is also available in Shambhupura Kota.

Efforts are being made to mark the land and bring the project to the ground soon. The new city will be developed according to modern concepts.

August 27, 2024
Champai Soren will officially join BJP on August 30

Champai Soren will officially join the BJP on August 30 as per the post of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on X. Former Jharkhand CM Champai will officially join the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 30 in Ranchi. Himanta said in his post that Soren met Home Minister Amit Shah. It is noteworthy that Champai Soren reached New Delhi along with Himanta to meet Amit Shah.

Before that Champai Soren was made the CM of Jharkhand after the arrest of Hemant Soren in the money laundering case. He served as CM from February to July. Later he was removed from the CM post after Hemant Soren got bail. Afterwards, Hemant Soren again became Chief Minister of Jharkhand. This move of Hemant Soren was been criticized.

Biography of Champai Soren

Champai Soren was born on the 1st of November 1956 in Jilinggora village in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district. Simal Soren, his father, is engaged in agricultural activities. His educational attainment includes studies up to Grade 10 in a government school. He is the parent of seven children.

Champai Soren had entered politics through the separate Jharkhand state movement in the 90s. He is considered very close to JMM President Shibu Soren and Working President Hemant Soren.

Champai Soren is an Indian politician from the state of Jharkhand. He is a prominent leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a political party that primarily represents the tribal and indigenous populations of Jharkhand. He has been an influential figure in Jharkhand’s state politics and has served multiple terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Seraikela constituency. Champai Soren has been elected to the Assembly in every election since 2005.

Soren has played an important role in advocating for the rights of tribal communities, focusing on issues related to land, water, and forest conservation. He has also been actively involved in the movement for the separate statehood of Jharkhand, which was created in 2000 after being carved out of Bihar.

Champai Soren has held various positions within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the state government. He has been known for his grassroots leadership and efforts to uplift marginalized communities.

Second visit of Champai Soren to Delhi

This was the second visit to Delhi of Champai Soren after resigning as CM. During his last visit to Delhi, he had made serious allegations against the JMM party leadership. Champai had accused the party leadership of humiliating him through a post on social media. In the post, he wrote that he is emotionally hurt due to the continuous insulting behaviours.

Sharing his pain, Champai said that after continuous insults and contempt, he was left with the option of retiring from politics, setting up his organization or moving forward with a new partner. Furthermore, he said that the options are open till the assembly elections. Moreover, a new chapter of his life is going to start. He also talked about finding a new option. Later there were discussions that he could also form a new party.

In between the two visit

Between these two visits, the former CM met his supporters in the Kolhan area of Jharkhand before the assembly elections. He also discussed the strategy with party workers. After this, while talking to journalists, Champai Soren indicated that he would form a new party. There was also some speculation that 68-year-old Champai Soren, angry with JMM, along with some of his workers, is looking for opportunities outside the party. Now the curtain has been lifted from all this. Moreover, assembly elections are going to be held in Jharkhand later this year.

August 27, 2024
Veer Durgadas Rathore statue unveiled in Agra

Veer Durgadas Rathore statue was unveiled in Agra by the UP CM Yogi Adityanath. While unveiling the statue CM Yogi said that he felt that this statue was waiting for him for 10 years. He is feeling blessed by Veer Durgadas. CM Yogi Adityanath arrived in Agra, Uttar Pradesh today to unveil the statue of national hero Veer Durgadas Rathore.

Yogi Adityanath said that he got the opportunity to come to Agra on Shri Krishna Janmashtami. He said that many people had surrendered to the Mughals and the British for zamindari. But, Durgadas Rathore played a pivotal role in resisting the Mughal Empire’s attempts. That is why today we are taking the name of national hero Veer Durgadas Rathore ji. People worship him in Rajasthan and MP. There is a strong feeling of reverence in Marwar and Jodhpur for Durgadas Ji.

Who is Veer Durgadas Rathore

Veer Durgadas Rathore was a prominent 17th-century Rajput nobleman and warrior from Marwar (now part of Rajasthan, India). He was a Brave Rajput Warrior and a Brave Son of India. He is celebrated for his unwavering loyalty to Maharaja Ajit Singh of Marwar. Moreover, he is remembered for his efforts to protect the kingdom from Mughal dominance.

Veer Durgadas Rathore was born in the year 1638. Durgadas Rathore played a pivotal role in resisting the Mughal Empire’s attempts to take control of Marwar after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1678. When Maharaja Jaswant Singh died without an adult heir, Emperor Aurangzeb tried to seize control of Marwar. However, Durgadas Rathore helped smuggle the infant Ajit Singh, Jaswant Singh’s posthumous son, out of Delhi to safety. Thus ensuring the continuation of the Rathore dynasty. He then led a 30-year-long resistance against the Mughal forces to reclaim Marwar for Ajit Singh.

Veer Durgadas is remembered as a symbol of loyalty, valour, and dedication to his homeland. Moreover, his legacy continues to be celebrated in Rajasthan as a legendary hero.

CM Yogi said- If we divide we will be cut

CM Yogi said that we have to be cautious of the forces that divide in the name of society, caste and language. Also, learn a lesson from Bangladesh and we should not be divided. If we divide we will be cut and if we remain united then we will remain noble. Mistakes like Bangladesh should not happen here. Furthermore, the feeling of bravery of national hero Veer Durgadas Rathore should remain in the minds of all of us.

August 26, 2024
Banswara deprived community protested against Bharat Bandh

Banswara remained open during the Bharat Bandh. Social organizations supported the court’s decision. A section of the deprived community in Banswara, Rajasthan has put forward its demands opposing this bandh.

The SC-ST community announced Bharat Bandh Yesterday against the Supreme Court’s decision to create a creamy layer and sub-categorization in SC-ST reservation. This bandh was supported by many political organizations.

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Banswara against the Bharat Bandh

In the Banswara district of Rajasthan, the Bhil community and other Dalit organizations have opposed the Bharat Bandh. They say that the present reservation system benefits only one section, while the rest remain deprived. The organizations say that they have been demanding classification in reservation for a long time, which is being called ‘quota within quota’.

These organizations have submitted a memorandum to the Government of India through the Collector, demanding immediate implementation of ‘quota in quota’ reservations. Professor Kamalkant Katara said that some communities including Bhils in Rajasthan have been raising their demand for a long time. But till now no concrete action has been taken on it. Moreover, Katara described this bandh as against the Constitution of India and social justice. Furthermore, he said that the majority of Dalit castes are still away from the mainstream and they are also demanding ‘quota within quota’ reservations. In such a situation, this bandh cannot be supported, because it is against democracy.

View of various organizations of Banswara

Organizations like Adivasi Reservation Manch, Ambedkar Welfare Society Banswara, Wasita Seva Sansthan Banswara, Jambukhand Jan Adhikar Manch, Bunkar Samaj Vikas Samiti, Dabgar Seva Sansthan, Bansphod Samaj, Valmiki Samaj, Khatik Samaj, Mochi Samaj etc. boycotted Bharat Bandh. They moreover, demanded to implement ‘quota within quota’ reservations.

Various Dalit organizations of Banswara have made it clear that they do not support Bharat Bandh and their priority is to get their demand for ‘quota in quota’ reservations fulfilled as soon as possible. Now it remains to be seen what action the government takes on this issue.

Bharat Bandh remained peaceful in Rajasthan

Bharat Bandh remained peaceful in Rajasthan on Wednesday. Two dispute incidents have occurred in Jodhpur Rural and Bajju of Bikaner.

Jodhpur incident

In Jodhpur, the crowd overturned the cart, due to which the cart operator got burnt due to hot oil falling on him. Bandh supporters overturned a Pakoda cart in Somesar village of Shergarh tehsil of Jodhpur. The boiling oil kept in the pan fell on the seller. Due to this, dumpling seller Rakesh Jain got injured. He has been admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur due to burns on his lower body. Bandh supporters fled from the spot after the incident.

Villagers and shopkeepers reached the spot and staged a protest on the spot demanding the arrest of the accused. When the police administration assured the arrest of the accused, the villagers ended the protest after 5 pm. The victim’s family has registered a case.

Incident in Bajju of Bikaner district

People participating in the rally in Bikaner’s Bajju beat up a businessman. Due to the Bharat Bandh movement, the rally started from the agricultural market at 1 pm on Wednesday, which reached near Jambheshwar temple. During this time, a shopkeeper was beaten up by the people participating in the rally. After this the matter heated up and a clash started between the two sides. Police have registered a case on the report of complainant Ashok Kumar.

No opposition except in Banswara

Director General of Police UR Sahu says that before the bandh, they have conversations with various organisations. The police station, Superintendent of Police and Commissioner held talks with various business organizations at the range level. They also talked to transport associations, social organizations and officials of various organizations. These conversations were to maintain peace and order. There were continuous talks. Hence Bharat Bandh remained almost peaceful in Rajasthan.

There was no opposition except in Banswara. But it was also peaceful.

During the bandh, sporadic incidents took place at two or three places, but no cases were registered. If any incident occurs and any report is received, legal action will be taken as per law. Rail services continued during the bandh, while there was no bus movement.

August 22, 2024
Bharat Bandh Today: Impact in Rajasthan

Bharat Bandh has been declared to protest the Supreme Court’s decision on the classification of reservations. Moreover, the Supreme Court said that a few castes come under SC but people of this caste remain more backward than the rest. In such a situation, classification can be done for their upliftment. Doing this is not against Article 341 of the Constitution.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court said that the state governments can do this but not arbitrarily. The Supreme Court also said that there should be solid data before classification. So that the share can be determined correctly. Additionally, the Supreme Court had said in the hearing of the petitions that only a few castes have got the benefit of reservation. Quotas can be introduced to bring other castes included in the mainstream. Having said this, the Supreme Court overturned its 2004 decision.

Who declared Bharat Bandh?

Bharat Bandh was called on social media on August 21 in protest against the decision given by the Supreme Court regarding the classification of reservation of SC and ST. Aarakshan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti announced a Bandh on August 21 in protest against the Supreme Court decision on the SC/ST reservation quota within the SC-ST quota. All the organizations calling for Bharat Bandh say that the Supreme Court should reconsider its decision.

While announcing the bandh, these organizations have said that even today they are lagging and they are not being given the benefit of reservation in private institutions. In such a situation, they oppose the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the creamy layer. These organizations have also released a list of their demands for SC, ST and Other Backward Classes.

Bharat Bandh has been called from 6 am to 8 pm. Shops, markets and educational institutions are likely to remain closed during this period. SC-ST Joint Struggle Committee has also formed teams for the success of the bandh.

Holiday in schools and colleges due to Bharat Bandh

Because of the uproar during the earlier bandh, the police and administration are also active. Today, District Collectors have declared a holiday in schools and colleges in most of the districts of Rajasthan. At the same time, the internet is closed in many districts. At the same time, there will be holidays in the coaching, library, hostel and Anganwadi centres also. Due to the Bharat Bandh, the Kota, Shekhawati and Matsya University examinations were postponed.

Internet will be closed in many districts

Due to Bharat Bandh, the internet will remain closed in many districts today. As per the instructions of Divisional Commissioner Sanwarmal Verma in Bharatpur, the internet will remain closed from 9 am to 6 pm. Internet is also closed in Udaipur till 2 pm on 21st August. Internet will also remain closed in Alwar till 4 pm.

Congress supported the Bharat Bandh

SC/ST groups in Rajasthan have supported the Bharat Bandh. Apart from this, along with Congress, the Bharat Adivasi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party have also supported the bandh in Rajasthan.

The impact may be visible in the market during Bandh. Transport services may remain affected due to protests in all markets and on the roads. The effect may also be visible in offices. All emergency services will be continued. Hospital, police, fire and disaster management teams will be deployed. Security arrangements have been strengthened.

As no government has issued any official guidelines regarding the Bharat Bandh. Moreover, there is no order to keep banks and government offices closed. In such a situation, all these offices will also remain open.

August 21, 2024
Anandiram Khatik may join Congress again before the by-election

Anandiram Khatik resigned from membership of RLP on Sunday. He has sent his resignation to RLP national president Hanuman Beniwal. This is a shock to Hanuman Beniwal before by-elections in Rajasthan. The special thing is that immediately after meeting Sachin Pilot, Anandiram Khatik resigned from the membership of RLP.

Previously Anandiram Khatik was a member of the All India Congress Committee. It is noteworthy that Anandiram Khatik has previously been the District President of Chittorgarh NSUI and Youth Congress.

Anandiram Khatik considered a supporter of Sachin Pilot. He contested the elections as a Congress candidate from Kapasan assembly seat in 2018. In which he had to face defeat by about seven thousand votes. After this, due to factionalism in the Congress in the 2023 assembly elections, he took membership of RLP and contested the assembly elections from Kapasan. In this election, he received thirty thousand votes. As a result, Congress candidate Shankarlal Bairwa lost the election.

Anandiram Khatik will return home

Anandiram Khatik met former Chief Minister Sachin Pilot in Jaipur in the presence of MLAs Mukesh Bhakar, Sushil Pareek and Vedprakash Solanki. He also presented Sachin with a bouquet. He resigned from the membership of RLP shortly after this meeting. Khatik is considered a pilot supporter. Speculations are being made in political circles about his return home. On social media, Congress members have already started welcoming him back.

There were also speculations about Anandiram joining Congress in the recently held Lok Sabha elections. However, he did not join due to local factionalism.

By-elections will be held on 6 assembly seats in Rajasthan

By-elections are to be held on 6 assembly seats in Rajasthan. However, the Election Commission has yet not announced the dates. MLAs from Khinvsar, Jhunjhunu, Dausa, Deoli-Uniara and Chaurasi assembly seats of the state were elected Lok Sabha MPs. Due to this, these five seats are vacant.

At the same time, the Slumber assembly seat became vacant due to the recent demise of BJP MLA Amritlal Meena. On which a new MLA is now to be elected.

August 20, 2024
Upendra Kushwaha will go to Rajya Sabha

Upendra Kushwaha will go to the Rajya Sabha, NDA has declared this. NDA constituent’s ally and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha will go to Rajya Sabha. For this, he will file a nomination. According to Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Upendra Kushwaha will file a nomination from NDA on August 21 at 11 am as this is the last day for filing nominations.

Upendra Kushwaha will file his nomination in the presence of all the senior leaders of the NDA alliance. It was officially announced by the NDA to send Upendra Kushwaha to the Rajya Sabha. He will contest for one seat, while the BJP candidate will contest the other seat. On behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the possibility of former BJP MP RK Singh is being mentioned. However, the state unit of Bihar BJP has shortlisted the names of the contenders and handed them over to the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party. There is a possibility that the Bharatiya Janata Party may announce the name of its candidate shortly.

Who is Upendra Kushwaha

Upendra Kushwaha was born on February 6, 1960, in Jandaha village in the Vaishali district of Bihar, India. He belongs to the Koeri caste, which is part of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India. His full name is Upendra Singh Kushwaha. Furthermore, Kushwaha holds a degree from Patna University. He is married to Snehlata Kushwaha, and they have children together. Moreover, he has had a long political career. Kushwaha has been politically active since the 1990s and continues to play a significant role in Bihar’s politics.

Upendra Kushwaha is an Indian politician known for his work in Bihar politics. He has been associated with several political parties throughout his career, including the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP), which he founded in 2013. Kushwaha has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha and has held ministerial positions in the Indian government. He served in the position of Minister of State for Human Resource Development in the Indian government.

He has also been a part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and has had ties with the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U). In 2021, he merged his RLSP with JD(U) and became an influential leader within the party.

Kushwaha is known for advocating issues related to education, social justice, and the development of backward classes, especially in the state of Bihar.

Upendra Kushwaha party?

Upendra Kushwaha currently leads a political party called the Rashtriya Lok Manch. He formed this party after leaving the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) and renaming his earlier party, Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal.

Upendra Kushwaha was an NDA candidate from the Karakat seat

Upendra Kushwaha was the NDA candidate from the Karakat seat in the Lok Sabha elections, from where Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh and Left party’s Rajaram Singh contested against him.

Although Bhojpuri cine star Pawan Singh lost that seat. At the same time, Upendra was also not allowed to win. The opposition claimed that the BJP orchestrated the entire game. Now it is being said that sending Kushwaha to Rajya Sabha on behalf of NDA means that efforts are being made to woo him before the assembly elections to be held in Bihar.

By-elections will be held for two seats.

Two Rajya Sabha seats had become vacant after Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Misa Bharti and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Vivek Thakur won the Lok Sabha elections. Now by-elections are to be held on the same two seats. Vivek Thakur was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2020 with a tenure till 2026. While Misa Bharti became a Rajya Sabha member in June 2022. Her tenure was supposed to end in 2028.

August 19, 2024

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