The process of counting votes is currently in progress for the Aizawl East - II Assembly Constituency, marking the conclusive phase of the 2023 Mizoram Assembly elections. Key candidates in this contest encompass P.C. Lalhmingthanga from the INC, B. Lalawmpuii from the MNF, B. Lalchhanzova from the ZPM, and various independent candidates.

Initial trends show the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) ahead of the ruling MNF in the assembly elections in Mizoram. ZPM is leading in 11 seats, while MNF is leading in six seats. The Election Commission website shows ZPM leading in one seat and BJP leading in one. The counting of votes for the 40 assembly seats began at 8 am in 13 centres across the state. The ZPM is leading in two seats and MNF in one, according to PTI correspondents.

The counting of votes in Tuikum has kicked off at 8 am, with early trends expected to be revealed shortly. The Indian National Congress (INC) has put forward T.t. Zothansanga is its candidate in Tuikum (ST), while MNF has named Er. Lalrinawma. P.c. Vanlalruata is in contention as the candidate for Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM).

Anumula Revanth Reddy led the Congress party to power in Telangana with 64 seats. The party capitalized on voter fatigue and broken promises by the ruling BRS party, tapping into the growing perception of inaccessibility and unfulfilled promises. The Congress replicated its successful Karnataka campaign model, announcing guarantees and conducting surveys. The CWC meeting in Hyderabad and the presence of top leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi boosted party morale.

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PM Narendra Modi's credibility as a leader with guarantees has further cemented his status as BJP's talismanic campaigner. BJP has fashioned a winning formula with effective governance, targeted welfare measures, Hindutva, and a muscular nationalist image. Their new culture focuses on delivering benefits to voters. The opposition parties' promises also centered around welfare, but BJP's restrained response may translate into responsible welfarism.

Dhiren Nalinkant Shah, a chemist, chose to stay with his bedridden mother Nalini during a fire in the Jethabhai Govindji building in Girgaon. The fire brigade suspects a short circuit in the electric box and the old wooden stairs intensified the spread of the blaze. Dhiren's family left the building but he stayed with his mother. The fire reached their home before it was controlled. Dhiren succumbed to the fire while others were rescued using a connecting plank. The building lacked a fire-fighting system and residents had to exit through windows.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan became MP's third CM in 2005, breaking Digvijaya Singh's record. Chouhan served as CM for 12 consecutive years until Kamal Nath took office in 2018. Chouhan's success is attributed to his schemes for the girl child and women, including the Ladli Laxmi Yojana. Despite setbacks, Chouhan remains resilient and continues to make an impact in politics.

The Congress party's belief in a revival after the post-2014 stasis has been shattered by its recent defeats in the Hindi heartland. The party's struggles in this region, concerns about polarisation, and absence of a counter agenda to the BJP have resurfaced. The defeats have raised fears about the party's future, especially with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the Ayodhya issue. Rahul Gandhi faces a personal challenge as he tries to retain momentum and find a new rallying call.

BJP's victory in the Rajasthan elections can be attributed to the resonance of Modi's guarantees with the electorate. The party skillfully communicated its message, focusing on youth concerns, crime, and corruption. Congress, on the other hand, faced challenges due to internal strife and the inability to break the anti-incumbency trend. Modi's leadership and unity within the BJP were key factors in their success. Congress's welfare promises were overshadowed by Modi's guarantees and BJP's relentless focus on their failures.

BJP vice-president Raman Singh is a front-runner for the top post of chief minister in Chhattisgarh. The party may also consider a fresh face, possibly from the tribal or OBC community. Vishnu Deo Sai and Arun Sao are strong contenders if the party looks for a tribal candidate. Union minister Renuka Singh Sarpota, who won in the tribal Surguja region, is also in the limelight. IAS officer-turned-politician O P Choudhary could be given an important role based on Amit Shah's statement.

Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag-Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), revealed that the Indian Navy plans to induct 20 to 25 new warships by 2037. These include various vessels such as frigates, corvettes, support vessels, survey vessels, shallow watercrafts, submarines, helicopters, and aircraft. Additionally, the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam is building diving support vessels and fleet support ships for the Indian Navy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's extensive campaign efforts in Bhopal have translated into a resounding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh as election results unfold. The ruling party has clinched 33 seats and leads in 131 out of 230 constituencies. Modi's strategic appeal and outreach strategy targeted anti-incumbency sentiments. A crucial element of the BJP's victory lies in chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's emphasis on the flagship Ladli Behna Yojana.

Congress leads in Telangana assembly polls as Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader K Kavitha pledges loyalty to the people. The Congress secures 63 seats, crossing the majority mark of 90, while BRS secures 40 seats. Congress dethrones the incumbent BRS, which has been in power since 2014. Revanth Reddy joins the celebration at the party office in Hyderabad. Congress' guarantees, including cash transfers, pension schemes, and free electricity, help secure a sweeping victory in Telangana.

The Indian Navy plans to deploy both its aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, to the Eastern Seaboard in Vizag during Milan-2024. Vizag city will be hosting Milan-2024, the flagship international Naval Exercise, from February 19 to 27 in 2024 under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of Indian Navy. The aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant were the centrepieces of the exercise serve as floating sovereign airfields providing a launch platform for a wide array of aircraft.

The Congress, which had ignored its INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) allies right through the assembly elections, is now at the receiving end of their barbs after the grand old party's humiliating show in the three key states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) took a swipe at the Congress and said it is clear that the main opposition party is unable to win on its own. Another INDIA ally Omar Abdullah said the Congress' claims in the state elections proved otherwise since the party was able to win only in Telangana.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he would not be surprised if some people cry foul and put the blame on EVMs for the assembly polls outcome in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. He also mentioned that the Congress was poised to oust the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana. Pawar expressed his opinion that tampering with EVMs on such a large scale would be impossible for just one person. He also commented on Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's overconfidence and rejection by his own state.

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Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste is trailing behind Congress' Chansingh Barkade in Niwas. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading against Congress' Vikram Mastal in Budhni. Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar is leading against BSP candidate Balveer Singh Dandotiya in Dimani. Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel is ahead of Congress' Lakhan Singh Patel in Narsinghpur. MP Congress chief Kamal Nath is leading against BJP candidate Vivek Bunty Sahu in Chhindwara. BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya is leading against Congress' Sanjay Shukla in Indore-1 seat.

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi on December 6 to chalk out a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Sunday. During the meeting, which will be held in the evening, the leaders are likely to discuss and finalise their plan to take on the BJP ahead of the polls, they said.

Chhattisgarh is witnessing a close fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Congress party in the state assembly elections. According to the latest trends by the Elections Commission of India, the BJP is leading in 43 seats, while the Congress is leading in 39 seats. The halfway mark for the 90-member assembly is 46. Other regional outfits like the Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP), Hamar Raj Party (HRP), and Left parties are also in the contest.

As the Congress faces a rout in the Hindi heartland with early trends pointing to potential electrol losses in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and a likely loss in Chhattisgarh, the Grand Old Party has fallen back on its friends calling for a meeting of the INDIA bloc next week. The opposition bloc, having parties who are like-minded and largely anti-BJP, had three meetings so far, each in Patna, Bengaluru, and Mumbai earlier this year. Ahead of the next meeting, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dialled his alliance partners and invited them to converge.

The leaders of opposition's INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) are likely to meet in Delhi on December 6 to chalk out strategy post assembly poll results. The INDIA, launched to counter the BJP in Lok Sabha elections, had been lying in a limbo for the last two months. The assembly election results will have a huge impact on the way forward for INDIA and the bargaining power of the Congress. If the Congress victory is limited to Telangana, it will put the grand old party in a spot of bother as the regional parties will bargain hard.

Shivraj Chouhan is set to retain power as chief minister in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. The BJP is poised for a landslide victory, with Chouhan eyeing a possible fourth term. The Congress, whose government was toppled in 2020, faced tough competition from the BJP. Chouhan credited the success to the double engine BJP government and the appeal of PM Modi. The BJP's schemes for women, such as the Ladli Behna Yojana, played a crucial role in winning over voters.