Once enemy of democracy, ex-Maoist commander to vote in Gadchiroli Nov 20

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Vilas Kolha, a former Maoist commander, is casting his vote in the Maharashtra assembly elections, marking a significant victory for democracy. Kolha, who once led attacks to disrupt polls, surrendered three years ago and now advocates for democratic processes. His transformation highlights the changing landscape in Gadchiroli,...

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Gadchiroli

City in Maharashtra, India

Maoism

Variant of Marxism–Leninism

66.5% vote during first phase of Jharkhand polls; it was 63.7% in 2019

Jharkhand witnessed a 64.8% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, exceeding the 2019 figure. Tribal areas showed strong support for the ruling..

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ST panel urges Centre, states to take policy action for LWE-displaced Gottikoya tribals

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is demanding answers from multiple states and the Union Home Ministry regarding the plight of the Gottikoya tribe...

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Maharashtra

State in Western India

Don’t use Sharad Pawar photo, try to stand on own feet: SC to Ajit

The Supreme Court instructed the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to refrain from using Sharad Pawar's images in their Maharashtra election campaign. The court urged the..

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'Maha Vikas Aghadi is Aurangzeb fan club': Amit Shah targets opposition in Maharashtra

Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, labeling it an "Aurangzeb fan club" opposed to progress...

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Sena vs Sena: Shinde fraction alleges attack on its women workers by UBT members in Maharashtra

Tensions escalate in Maharashtra's political landscape as Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) accuses Shiv Sena (UBT) workers of assaulting their women members in..

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'No Muslim quota even if your...': Union Minister Amit Shah's scathing attack on LoP Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra

Describing the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi grouping in Maharashtra as the Aurangzeb Fan Club, Union Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance..

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'Even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven ... ': What Amit Shah said on Article 370 and Muslim reservation

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, criticizing their stance on Article 370, Muslim..