The Election Commission has postponed Assembly bypolls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and one seat in Kerala to November 20th due to festivals. The BJP supported the decision, while the Samajwadi Party criticized it as a tactic to delay defeat. Bypolls for the Chelakkara Assembly and Wayanad Lok Sabha seats in Kerala remain scheduled for November 13th.
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Monday mayhem: US poll uncertainty roils markets, Sensex falls 942 points (04-11-2024)
Benchmark indices nosedive 2% – most in a month – before recouping half the losses; FPI selling, earnings disappointment, elevated US yields also weigh
In Wayanad, talks are about Priyanka Gandhi’s margin of victory (04-11-2024)
Seven months after the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party’s campaign strategy in Wayanad has shifted focus. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, vying for her brother Rahul Gandhi’s former seat, is being portrayed as a symbol of sacrifice and a relatable figure to voters. While the LDF remains a strong contender, the campaign aims to maintain the Congress’s hold on the constituency.
Shakti Pumps – solar shakti (power)! (04-11-2024)
Interesting information from the recent comcall. Promoter thinks that for Kusum C scheme the pump needs to be replaced to realize the extra energy savings and Shakti pump’s patent has value. This is going to be huge once/when it gets validated considering the size of kusum C scheme. The ajmera pilot holds immense significance in my view.
Management has also given a guidance of 500 cr again for q3 and Shakti pumps bulls have been proven right so far. Not that I am complaining.
Jammu and Kashmir UT’s first session starts with Bedlam (04-11-2024)
PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para’s resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly sparked controversy. While other parties supported the resolution, Omar Abdullah stated it held no significance and the people had already rejected the 2019 decisions. Meanwhile, LG Manoj Sinha pledged efforts to restore full statehood.
Third eye: Double dhamaka for Himachal employees, Chhath puja & Bihar bypolls, Breakingpatterns (04-11-2024)
Despite facing a financial crunch, the Himachal Pradesh government surprised its employees by disbursing two months’ salaries in October. This unusual move, aimed at easing financial burdens during the Diwali festival, benefited government officials, anganwadi workers, and outsourced staff alike.