Leader of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a prominent hospital in New Delhi 'on account of fever', said a doctor on Friday (March 3). Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the Indian capital. According to a health bulletin issued by the hospital, Gandhi's condition is stable.&nbsp;

She was admitted to the hospital on Thursday, a spokesperson of the hospital said.

D S Rana, Chairman, Trust Society, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said Gandhi has been admitted to the hospital under the supervision of Arup Basu, senior consultant, Department of Chest Medicine, and his team, "on account of fever".

"Gandhi is under observation and undergoing investigations. Her condition is stable," the bulletin added.

This is not the first time Gandhi has been admitted to a hospital this year. In January, she had been admitted for treatment of a viral respiratory infection.

Last year, Sonia Gandhi was admitted to hospital as she suffered from Covid-related issues. She was admitted in June and got discharged after eight days. At that time, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had&nbsp;said that Sonia Gandhi was taken to hospital after profuse bleeding from nose following COVID-19 infection.

Sonia Gandhi is 76 years of age.

 
 
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Leader of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a prominent hospital in New Delhi 'on account of fever', said a doctor on Friday (March 3). Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the Indian capital.

Leader of Indian National Congress Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a prominent hospital in New Delhi 'on account of fever', said a doctor on Friday (March 3). Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the Indian capital. According to a health bulletin issued by the hospital, Gandhi's condition is stable. She was admitted to the hospital on Thursday, a spokesperson of the hospital said. D S Rana, Chairman, Trust Society, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said Gandhi has been admitted to the hospital under the supervision of Arup Basu, senior consultant, Department of Chest Medicine, and his team, "on account of fever". "Gandhi is under observation and undergoing investigations. Her condition is stable," the bulletin added. This is not the first time Gandhi has been admitted to a hospital this year. In January, she had been admitted for treatment of a viral respiratory infection. Last year, Sonia Gandhi was admitted to hospital as she suffered from Covid-related issues. She was admitted in June and got discharged after eight days. At that time, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had said that Sonia Gandhi was taken to hospital after profuse bleeding from nose following COVID-19 infection. Sonia Gandhi is 76 years of age. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital due to fever

Jennifer McClellan has become the first black woman from Virginia to be elected to Congress. The Democratic senator defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Virginia’s 4th district. Rep. Don McEachin from Virginia died soon after his re-election last November, creating a vacancy in the seat. It must be noted that Jennifer McClellan’s election as Virginia’s Congresswoman doesn’t give Democrats the majority in the house. McClellan was born in a family of community leaders and educators on December 28, 1972. Both of her parents worked at Virginia State University. She currently lives in Richmond with her husband David Mills. In 2010, she became the first Virginia delegate to attend a legislative session while pregnant and give birth to a child while in office.

<h2>Jennifer McClellan’s ethnicity</h2>

With 15 years of experience in the legislature, Jennifer McClellan has become Virginia’s first black Congresswoman. She is the 30th Black woman to enter this Congress. Her parents played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In order to register to vote in Alabama, McClellan's great-grandfather had to pass a literacy test and have three white persons to attest to his moral conduct. Her father paid the Tennessee poll tax in 1947.&nbsp;

<h2>Details about Jennifer McClellan’s parents</h2>

Jennifer McClellan’s father, James McClellan Jr., served as a professor at Virginia State University. Her mother, Lois McClellan, was appointed as a counsellor there. In 2006, their daughter McClellan made her political debut in Virginia by winning a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, where she served as the 71st District's representative until 2017.

<h2>Jennifer McClellan’s family and husband</h2>

She tied the knot with David Mills back in 2008. The wedding ceremony was officiated by her mentor Sen. Tim Kaine. She lives in Richmond with her husband and two children Jackson and Samantha.&nbsp;

<h2>Jennifer McClellan’s major achievements</h2>

The Voting Rights Act of Virginia was passed by McClellan in 2021 while she was a state senator; it was the first of its kind to be passed in a Southern state and was based on the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.&nbsp; 
By eliminating outdated segregation laws from 1901 to 1960 that were still included in the state's code until 2020, she has also eliminated any trace of Jim Crow in Virginia. Under her leadership, the Virginia Values Act was also approved; bipartisan legislation that protects LGBTQ Virginians in areas like employment, housing, and public service. She also spearheaded the push to get the state's ban on same-sex marriage lifted.

Also, she amended Virginia's criminal justice system, passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Reproductive Health Protection Act, and increased access to child care and tenant rights and protections.

<h2>Jennifer McClellan’s total net worth</h2>

Jennifer McClellan is a politician as well as a lawyer and has 15 years of experience in legislation. She has been in the Virginia Senate since early 2017. As per media reports, her total net worth is estimated to be $1 million to $7 million.

Jennifer McClellan has become the first black woman from Virginia to be elected to Congress. The Democratic senator defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Virginia’s 4th district.

Jennifer McClellan has become the first black woman from Virginia to be elected to Congress. The Democratic senator defeated Republican Leon Benjamin in Virginia’s 4th district. Rep. Don McEachin from Virginia died soon after his re-election last November, creating a vacancy in the seat. It must be noted that Jennifer McClellan’s election as Virginia’s Congresswoman doesn’t give Democrats the majority in the house. McClellan was born in a family of community leaders and educators on December 28, 1972. Both of her parents worked at Virginia State University. She currently lives in Richmond with her husband David Mills. In 2010, she became the first Virginia delegate to attend a legislative session while pregnant and give birth to a child while in office. Jennifer McClellan’s ethnicity With 15 years of experience in the legislature, Jennifer McClellan has become Virginia’s first black Congresswoman. She is the 30th Black woman to enter this Congress. Her parents played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In order to register to vote in Alabama, McClellan's great-grandfather had to pass a literacy test and have three white persons to attest to his moral conduct. Her father paid the Tennessee poll tax in 1947. Details about Jennifer McClellan’s parents Jennifer McClellan’s father, James McClellan Jr., served as a professor at Virginia State University. Her mother, Lois McClellan, was appointed as a counsellor there. In 2006, their daughter McClellan made her political debut in Virginia by winning a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, where she served as the 71st District's representative until 2017. Jennifer McClellan’s family and husband She tied the knot with David Mills back in 2008. The wedding ceremony was officiated by her mentor Sen. Tim Kaine. She lives in Richmond with her husband and two children Jackson and Samantha. Jennifer McClellan’s major achievements The Voting Rights Act of Virginia was passed by McClellan in 2021 while she was a state senator; it was the first of its kind to be passed in a Southern state and was based on the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. By eliminating outdated segregation laws from 1901 to 1960 that were still included in the state's code until 2020, she has also eliminated any trace of Jim Crow in Virginia. Under her leadership, the Virginia Values Act was also approved; bipartisan legislation that protects LGBTQ Virginians in areas like employment, housing, and public service. She also spearheaded the push to get the state's ban on same-sex marriage lifted. Also, she amended Virginia's criminal justice system, passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Reproductive Health Protection Act, and increased access to child care and tenant rights and protections. Jennifer McClellan’s total net worth Jennifer McClellan is a politician as well as a lawyer and has 15 years of experience in legislation. She has been in the Virginia Senate since early 2017. As per media reports, her total net worth is estimated to be $1 million to $7 million.

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Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino. In an interview to the Italian daily "Corriere della Sera", the 52-year-old leader of Congress, one of India's key opposition parties, also faced a frequently-asked question on his marriage and said he "would like to have children" though.&nbsp; Asked why he did not get married until now, Gandhi said, "It's strange...I don't know. Too many things to do. But I would like to have children." Gandhi also shared his experiences from the 3,500-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. On a question about his beard that he has grown during the foot march, he said, "I had decided not to cut it for the whole march. Now I have to decide whether to keep it or not..."

Gandhi told the newspaper, "I was the Indian grandmother's favourite and my sister Priyanka was the Italian grandmother's favourite." He said she lived 98 years and "I was very attached to her, as I am to uncle Walter, to the cousins, to the whole family". Paola Maino died in Italy in August last year.

In his interview to the newspaper published on February 1, Gandhi alleged that fascism has entered the country as democratic structures were collapsing and Parliament was not functioning properly. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be defeated in elections, scheduled next year, if the opposition presented an alternative vision to fascism. To a question on whether power could be transmitted by dynastic means, Gandhi said, "We are a family. A dynasty, if you will. But we have an idea to defend. Not India, the idea on which India is founded."

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Describing this idea, he said it is the coexistence of peoples and the realisation of oneself, through the non-violent search for the truth. "Ours is a mission. An almost religious idea. It is worth more than all of us, more than our own lives; for this I am ready to die, if necessary, as my grandmother and father died. It's such a strong idea that my mother, a woman born in Italy, dedicated her entire life to it...Here, I will defend this idea to the end," he said.

He also said, "Fascism is already there. Democratic structures collapse. Parliament is no longer working. I haven't been able to speak for two years, as soon as I speak they take my microphone off. The balance of powers is off. Justice is not independent. Centralism is absolute. The press is no longer free." "The manifestation of thought is prohibited. The concentration of wealth is scandalous. Hindu extremists of the RSS sect have infiltrated every institution and are conditioning it. People see no future because they are scared," he noted.

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On whether PM Modi can be defeated in next year's elections, he said that if the opposition unites, one hundred per cent. "I didn't say he'll lose for sure. I said it sure can be beaten. Provided you oppose a vision not linked to the right or the left, but to peace and union. Fascism is defeated by offering an alternative. If two visions of India confront each other in the vote, we will be able to prevail," he asserted.

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Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino.

Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino. In an interview to the Italian daily "Corriere della Sera", the 52-year-old leader of Congress, one of India's key opposition parties, also faced a frequently-asked question on his marriage and said he "would like to have children" though. Asked why he did not get married until now, Gandhi said, "It's strange...I don't know. Too many things to do. But I would like to have children." Gandhi also shared his experiences from the 3,500-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. On a question about his beard that he has grown during the foot march, he said, "I had decided not to cut it for the whole march. Now I have to decide whether to keep it or not..." Gandhi told the newspaper, "I was the Indian grandmother's favourite and my sister Priyanka was the Italian grandmother's favourite." He said she lived 98 years and "I was very attached to her, as I am to uncle Walter, to the cousins, to the whole family". Paola Maino died in Italy in August last year. In his interview to the newspaper published on February 1, Gandhi alleged that fascism has entered the country as democratic structures were collapsing and Parliament was not functioning properly. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be defeated in elections, scheduled next year, if the opposition presented an alternative vision to fascism. To a question on whether power could be transmitted by dynastic means, Gandhi said, "We are a family. A dynasty, if you will. But we have an idea to defend. Not India, the idea on which India is founded." Watch: 'PM Modi gave away Indian territory to China', alleges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi × Describing this idea, he said it is the coexistence of peoples and the realisation of oneself, through the non-violent search for the truth. "Ours is a mission. An almost religious idea. It is worth more than all of us, more than our own lives; for this I am ready to die, if necessary, as my grandmother and father died. It's such a strong idea that my mother, a woman born in Italy, dedicated her entire life to it...Here, I will defend this idea to the end," he said. He also said, "Fascism is already there. Democratic structures collapse. Parliament is no longer working. I haven't been able to speak for two years, as soon as I speak they take my microphone off. The balance of powers is off. Justice is not independent. Centralism is absolute. The press is no longer free." "The manifestation of thought is prohibited. The concentration of wealth is scandalous. Hindu extremists of the RSS sect have infiltrated every institution and are conditioning it. People see no future because they are scared," he noted. Also read: In Parliament, India's PM Narendra Modi takes veiled dig at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi On whether PM Modi can be defeated in next year's elections, he said that if the opposition unites, one hundred per cent. "I didn't say he'll lose for sure. I said it sure can be beaten. Provided you oppose a vision not linked to the right or the left, but to peace and union. Fascism is defeated by offering an alternative. If two visions of India confront each other in the vote, we will be able to prevail," he asserted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden addressed Congress and the American people in his second state of the Union address. With a tine of optimism he tried to tout a growing economy.

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US President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union address on February 7. Biden will address a Joint Session of Congress at the United States Capitol and his speech will be broadcast by all major channels.

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After a ban by US Congress in December on TikTok over reports that the application has access to user's sensitive data and that it is controlled by the Chinese government, many US states have&nbsp;blocked the Chinese app in recent months.&nbsp;This has prompted a strong response from TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew who is now set to appear for the first time before Congress in March in a bid to testify.

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In a statement, Republican representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers confirmed that Chew will testify as the Chinese application continues to remain under the radar.&nbsp;

The crack down on TikTok is going to go full throttle as the US congress will plan to ban the app all across the country. House foreign affairs committee will vote on a bill over the same.

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“ByteDance-owned TikTok has knowingly allowed the ability for the Chinese Communist party to access American user data,” McMorris Rodgers said, reported Guardian.&nbsp;Regardless of the high pitch by the United States over banning the social media application, TikTok has denied all the claims saying, “The Chinese Communist party (CCP) has neither direct nor indirect control of ByteDance or TikTok."&nbsp;

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“We welcome the opportunity to set the record straight about TikTok, ByteDance and the commitments we are making to address concerns about US national security before the House committee on energy and commerce,” the spokesman added.&nbsp;

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After a ban by US Congress in December on TikTok over reports that the application has access to user's sensitive data and that it is controlled by the Chinese government, many US states have blocked the Chinese app in recent months. This has prompted a strong response from TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew who is now set to appear for the first time before Congress in March in a bid to testify. Also Read | Thousands of offshore firms owning UK property yet to declare real owners: Report In a statement, Republican representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers confirmed that Chew will testify as the Chinese application continues to remain under the radar. The crack down on TikTok is going to go full throttle as the US congress will plan to ban the app all across the country. House foreign affairs committee will vote on a bill over the same. Also Read | Barclays, UBS under radar for alleged ties with Russian oligarch’s offshore trusts “ByteDance-owned TikTok has knowingly allowed the ability for the Chinese Communist party to access American user data,” McMorris Rodgers said, reported Guardian. Regardless of the high pitch by the United States over banning the social media application, TikTok has denied all the claims saying, “The Chinese Communist party (CCP) has neither direct nor indirect control of ByteDance or TikTok." WATCH | Zelensky calls for Russia to be banned from Paris Olympics “We welcome the opportunity to set the record straight about TikTok, ByteDance and the commitments we are making to address concerns about US national security before the House committee on energy and commerce,” the spokesman added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress. The looming debt ceiling crisis unsettles investors, as any default will have a major impact on the international financial markets.

So, what exactly is the debt ceiling, or borrowing cap, and why is it such a big deal?

<h2>What is a debt ceiling?</h2>

The debt ceiling determines how much money the US government can borrow for its expenses. After the borrowing cap is reached, the Treasury Department is not permitted to raise money for the government by issuing further bills, bonds, or notes. In this situation, the only source of funding for the country is tax revenues. Currently, the cap on the US government borrowing equates to around 120 per cent of the nation's yearly economic output.

<h2>Where is the borrowed money used?</h2>

US Congress determines the borrowing limit presently set at $31.4 trillion. The Federal government uses borrowed money to help pay for costs included in its budgets, such as social security and Medicare payouts and the salaries of US military and government workers.

<h2>How long can the US government survive?</h2>

Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, stated last week that the government could only pay its payments through early June if the debt ceiling is not increased. Yellen said that "extraordinary measures" are now being used to stop the United States from going into default on its financial expenses. However, Yellen's estimate for the "drop-dead date" is earlier than some experts had predicted for the US to exhaust its borrowing limit.

Indeed, many experts believe the US could reach its debt ceiling in the third or fourth quarter. According to Jonathan Cohn, Head of Rates Trading Strategy at Credit Suisse in New York, the debt ceiling may be hit between September and early November. Goldman Sachs expects the US government to run out of money anytime between August and October.

<h2>Can the US then raise the debt ceiling?</h2>

The borrowing cap has to be raised, so the US government continues to make its payments due and prevent a default. The political situation, though, is not favourable. Republicans run the House of Representatives, while Democrats have a majority in the Senate. Congress is reluctant to raise the debt ceiling because it might provide Republicans with leverage when negotiating spending cuts.

<h2>Democrats vs Republicans:</h2>

In a conversation with Fox News, newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said one could not just keep increasing the debt ceiling. "Let's sit down and change our behaviour for the good of America. Because what we're going to do is bankrupt this country and these entitlements if we don't change their behaviour today." On the contrary, White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said the administration would not be negotiating. If the debt ceiling is to be raised, it should be done without any conditions.

<h2>What if the debt ceiling is not raised?</h2>

If the US government cannot borrow more money, it will put existing Federal programs at risk. Investors will get jittery if the verbal battle is not resolved and no further action is taken to address the situation. The US dollar may also lose its global appeal if the Federal government defaults on its loan and interest payments. That, in turn, would weaken the greenback, hurt US financial markets and weigh on the economy, including job losses and activity gloom.

<h2>2011 political deadlock over the debt ceiling:</h2>

The United States was on the verge of default in 2011 due to political deadlock in Washington over the debt ceiling. That crashed US stocks and cost the nation its top-tier AAA credit rating from Standard &amp; Poor. According to a research report from Goldman Sachs, the S&amp;P 500 plummeted 15 per cent during the 2011 crisis, while the stock of those firms with the highest sales exposure to US federal spending fell by a quarter.

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The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress.

The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress. The looming debt ceiling crisis unsettles investors, as any default will have a major impact on the international financial markets. So, what exactly is the debt ceiling, or borrowing cap, and why is it such a big deal? What is a debt ceiling? The debt ceiling determines how much money the US government can borrow for its expenses. After the borrowing cap is reached, the Treasury Department is not permitted to raise money for the government by issuing further bills, bonds, or notes. In this situation, the only source of funding for the country is tax revenues. Currently, the cap on the US government borrowing equates to around 120 per cent of the nation's yearly economic output. Where is the borrowed money used? US Congress determines the borrowing limit presently set at $31.4 trillion. The Federal government uses borrowed money to help pay for costs included in its budgets, such as social security and Medicare payouts and the salaries of US military and government workers. How long can the US government survive? Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, stated last week that the government could only pay its payments through early June if the debt ceiling is not increased. Yellen said that "extraordinary measures" are now being used to stop the United States from going into default on its financial expenses. However, Yellen's estimate for the "drop-dead date" is earlier than some experts had predicted for the US to exhaust its borrowing limit. Indeed, many experts believe the US could reach its debt ceiling in the third or fourth quarter. According to Jonathan Cohn, Head of Rates Trading Strategy at Credit Suisse in New York, the debt ceiling may be hit between September and early November. Goldman Sachs expects the US government to run out of money anytime between August and October. Can the US then raise the debt ceiling? The borrowing cap has to be raised, so the US government continues to make its payments due and prevent a default. The political situation, though, is not favourable. Republicans run the House of Representatives, while Democrats have a majority in the Senate. Congress is reluctant to raise the debt ceiling because it might provide Republicans with leverage when negotiating spending cuts. Democrats vs Republicans: In a conversation with Fox News, newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said one could not just keep increasing the debt ceiling. "Let's sit down and change our behaviour for the good of America. Because what we're going to do is bankrupt this country and these entitlements if we don't change their behaviour today." On the contrary, White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said the administration would not be negotiating. If the debt ceiling is to be raised, it should be done without any conditions. What if the debt ceiling is not raised? If the US government cannot borrow more money, it will put existing Federal programs at risk. Investors will get jittery if the verbal battle is not resolved and no further action is taken to address the situation. The US dollar may also lose its global appeal if the Federal government defaults on its loan and interest payments. That, in turn, would weaken the greenback, hurt US financial markets and weigh on the economy, including job losses and activity gloom. 2011 political deadlock over the debt ceiling: The United States was on the verge of default in 2011 due to political deadlock in Washington over the debt ceiling. That crashed US stocks and cost the nation its top-tier AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor. According to a research report from Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500 plummeted 15 per cent during the 2011 crisis, while the stock of those firms with the highest sales exposure to US federal spending fell by a quarter.

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Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings in the country's capital. The attack took place almost exactly two years after the U.S. Capitol riot. Neha khanna brings you the details.

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Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his election defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace.

Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's top government offices

Sonia Gandhi, the former president of India’s grand-old party Congress, was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday following complaints of respiratory infection.&nbsp;The Congress politician was accompanied by her daughter and party’s general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, PTI news agency reported quoting sources. Sonia is now undergoing treatment at Ganga Ram Hospital.

The report added that this was a routine check-up for the 76-year-old leader, who has been unwell since Tuesday.

A hospital bulletin issued by the hospital in the evening stated that she has been admitted for observation, reports PTI.

"Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, UPA, has been admitted to our hospital today. She has been admitted in Department of Chest Medicine under the care of Dr. Arup Basu and his team. Mrs. Gandhi has been admitted for observation and treatment of a viral respiratory infection," said Dr Ajay Swaroop, chairman of the hospital's board of management.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka, who were participating in the party’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ (unite India movement), had to return to Delhi after hearing about their mother’s health. The mass movement entered its Uttar Pradesh leg on Tuesday evening.

<h2>India's top court on free speech of MPs, MLAs, says 'no more restrictions on free speech'</h2>

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The ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ resumed at 6 am from UP's Mavikalan in Baghpat district after halting there for the night.

Rahul, who has been seen in a half T-shirt throughout the yatra in Haryana and Delhi despite the biting cold, was snapped walking in the march this morning.

Sonia Gandhi has been battling health issues since getting infected with COVID-19 last year. She had travelled abroad for a check-up a few months ago.

The Congress veteran had joined the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in southern Karnataka state and was later seen with Rahul, Priyanka and her husband Robert Vadra in Delhi.

The ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ is one of the biggest outreach movement launched by the Congress party which aims to unite the country amidst what it calls&nbsp;divisive politics of the ruling party.

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Sonia Gandhi, the former president of India’s grand-old party Congress, was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday following complaints of respiratory infection.

Sonia Gandhi, the former president of India’s grand-old party Congress, was admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday following complaints of respiratory infection. The Congress politician was accompanied by her daughter and party’s general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, PTI news agency reported quoting sources. Sonia is now undergoing treatment at Ganga Ram Hospital. The report added that this was a routine check-up for the 76-year-old leader, who has been unwell since Tuesday. A hospital bulletin issued by the hospital in the evening stated that she has been admitted for observation, reports PTI. "Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, UPA, has been admitted to our hospital today. She has been admitted in Department of Chest Medicine under the care of Dr. Arup Basu and his team. Mrs. Gandhi has been admitted for observation and treatment of a viral respiratory infection," said Dr Ajay Swaroop, chairman of the hospital's board of management. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka, who were participating in the party’s ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ (unite India movement), had to return to Delhi after hearing about their mother’s health. The mass movement entered its Uttar Pradesh leg on Tuesday evening. India's top court on free speech of MPs, MLAs, says 'no more restrictions on free speech' The ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ resumed at 6 am from UP's Mavikalan in Baghpat district after halting there for the night. Rahul, who has been seen in a half T-shirt throughout the yatra in Haryana and Delhi despite the biting cold, was snapped walking in the march this morning. Sonia Gandhi has been battling health issues since getting infected with COVID-19 last year. She had travelled abroad for a check-up a few months ago. The Congress veteran had joined the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ in southern Karnataka state and was later seen with Rahul, Priyanka and her husband Robert Vadra in Delhi. The ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ is one of the biggest outreach movement launched by the Congress party which aims to unite the country amidst what it calls divisive politics of the ruling party. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Congress party has returned to power in&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh&nbsp;after securing 40 seats in the 68-member Legislative Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the other hand&nbsp;managed to secure only 25 seats and many of its ministers lost their seats, though Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur won from Seraj for the sixth time.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the people of Himachal Pradesh and party workers for the massive&nbsp;electoral success. “I thank the people and voters of Himachal Pradesh for the victory. I also thank all the leaders and in-charge secretaries who worked hard for the success of the party,”&nbsp;Kharge told reporters.&nbsp;

He added that&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's campaign in the hill state&nbsp;and Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra helped the party inch closer to this victory.&nbsp;

Separately, three independent candidates also emerged victorious. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which had contested on 67 seats, failed to secure even a single seat.&nbsp;

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CM Thakur accepted the defeat and submitted his resignation to the governor, who accepted it and then dissolved the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

The Indian state Himachal Pradesh registered an approximate&nbsp;polling percentage of 75.6 per cent, as per the&nbsp;Election Commission of India (ECI).

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Congress party has returned to power in Himachal Pradesh after securing 40 seats in the 68-member Legislative Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the other hand managed to secure only 25 seats and many of its ministers lost their seats, though Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur won from Seraj for the sixth time.

The Congress party has returned to power in Himachal Pradesh after securing 40 seats in the 68-member Legislative Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the other hand managed to secure only 25 seats and many of its ministers lost their seats, though Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur won from Seraj for the sixth time. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the people of Himachal Pradesh and party workers for the massive electoral success. “I thank the people and voters of Himachal Pradesh for the victory. I also thank all the leaders and in-charge secretaries who worked hard for the success of the party,” Kharge told reporters. He added that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's campaign in the hill state and Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra helped the party inch closer to this victory. Separately, three independent candidates also emerged victorious. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which had contested on 67 seats, failed to secure even a single seat. Also read | As it happned: PM Modi's magic delivers in Gujarat, Congress all set to form govt in Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur accepted the defeat and submitted his resignation to the governor, who accepted it and then dissolved the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The Indian state Himachal Pradesh registered an approximate polling percentage of 75.6 per cent, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Himachal Pradesh election result: Congress wins assembly polls; CM Jai Ram Thakur accepts defeat

The contest in Gujarat has traditionally been between the BJP and Congress, it turned three-cornered this time with the entry of the AAP. The fortunes of the Congress seem to have been dented by AAP which has registered its presence and will now aim to be the main opposition party in the state though its chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi lost in Khambhalia.

AAP secured nearly 13&nbsp;per cent of the total votes polled in Gujarat, translating into over 3.4&nbsp;million votes&nbsp;and can now claim national party status, becoming the ninth one, within a decade of its existence.

<h2>Here is the full list of winning of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates:</h2>

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The contest in Gujarat has traditionally been between the BJP and Congress, it turned three-cornered this time with the entry of the AAP. The fortunes of the Congress seem to have been dented by AAP which has registered its presence and will now aim to be the main opposition party in the state though its chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi lost in Khambhalia.

The contest in Gujarat has traditionally been between the BJP and Congress, it turned three-cornered this time with the entry of the AAP. The fortunes of the Congress seem to have been dented by AAP which has registered its presence and will now aim to be the main opposition party in the state though its chief ministerial candidate Isudan Gadhvi lost in Khambhalia. AAP secured nearly 13 per cent of the total votes polled in Gujarat, translating into over 3.4 million votes and can now claim national party status, becoming the ninth one, within a decade of its existence. Here is the full list of winning of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates: SN Constituency Leading Candidate Party Status 1 Botad MAKWANA UMESHBHAI NARANBHAI Aam Aadmi Party Result Declared 2 Dediapada Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava Aam Aadmi Party Result Declared 3 Gariadhar SUDHIRBHAI VAGHANI (SUDHIR VAGHANI) Aam Aadmi Party Result Declared 4 Jamjodhpur Ahir Hemantbhai Hardasbhai Aam Aadmi Party Result Declared 5 Visavadar BHUPENDRABHAI GANDUBHAI BHAYANI Aam Aadmi Party Result Declared

Gujarat Assembly Election Results 2022: Full list of AAP winner candidates

Gujarat Election Results 2022 Congress Winners List: Several Congress leaders, including its former leader of opposition Paresh Dhanani in Amreli, lost but its senior-most leader Arjun Modhwadia won comfortably from Porbandar, while firebrand Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani reversed early losses to win from Vadgam.

Gujarat Election Results 2022 Congress Winners List: Several Congress leaders, including its former leader of opposition Paresh Dhanani in Amreli, lost but its senior-most leader Arjun Modhwadia won comfortably from Porbandar, while firebrand Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani reversed early losses to win from Vadgam. The BJP not only improved its best showing till date — 127 seats in 2002 but also surpassed the record set by the Congress party in 1985, when it won 149 seats under the leadership of the late Madhavsinh Solanki, riding on the sympathy wave following the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Below is the list of winning candidates list constituency-wise for Gujarat Election 2022: SN Constituency Leading Candidate Party Status 1 Anklav AMIT CHAVDA Congress Result Declared 2 Bansda ANANTKUMAR HASMUKHBHAI PATEL Congress Result Declared 3 Danilimda Shailesh Manubhai Parmar Congress Result Declared 4 Danta KANTIBHAI KALABHAI KHARADI Congress Result Declared 5 Jamalpur - Khadia IMRAN KHEDAWALA Congress Result Declared 6 Kankrej AMRUTJI MOTIJI THAKOR Congress Result Declared 7 Khambhat CHIRAGKUMAR ARVINDBHAI PATEL Congress Result Declared 8 Khedbrahma Dr.Tushar Amarsinh Chaudhary Congress Result Declared 9 Lunawada GULABSINH SOMSINH CHAUHAN Congress Result Declared 10 Manavadar ARVINDBHAI JINABHAI LADANI Congress Result Declared 11 Patan KIRITKUMAR CHIMANLAL PATEL Congress Result Declared 12 Porbandar Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia Congress Result Declared 13 Somnath CHUDASAMA VIMALBHAI KANABHAI Congress Result Declared 14 Vadgam JIGNESH MEVANI Congress Result Declared 15 Vav THAKOR GENIBEN NAGAJI Congress Result Declared 16 Vijapur Dr. C. J. CHAVDA Congress Result Declared

Gujarat Election Results 2022: Full list of Congress winning candidates constituency-wise

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BJP Chief Ministerial candidate&nbsp;Bhupendra Patel, the incumbent Gujarat CM, won from Ghatlodia after edging out Congress candidate Dr. Amee Yajnik by more than 50,000 votes. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that the&nbsp;results of the Gujarat Elections are quite clear and people have made up their minds to further continue with the journey of development in Gujarat. The Chief Minister said that he humbly accepted the mandate of the people and every worker of the BJP is committed to public service.&nbsp;

State BJP Chief CR Patil said Gujarat CM will take oath at 2pm on 12 December. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take part in the oath ceremony. The Election Commission's most recent reports show that Patel received 80.86% of the vote, compared to Amiben Yagnik of the Congress, who received 9.81%. Vijay Patel, an AAP candidate, was placed third with 6.73 per cent of the vote.

Moreover, after registering a major win, BJP's Jamnagar North candidate, Rivaba Jadeja thanked those who accepted her as a candidate, reached out and connected to people. "It's not just my victory but of all of us," she said. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife, BJP's Rivaba Jadeja,&nbsp;was fielded from here replacing sitting MLA Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (Hakubha).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entered the election arena this time, making Gujarat's election a three-cornered race rather than the state's usual struggle between the BJP and Congress. 624 independents and a total of 70 political parties participated in the election. 101 candidates from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and 26 from the Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) ran against the main competitors BJP, Congress, and AAP.&nbsp;

Here are the other star candidates to watch out for 
&nbsp;

1. AAP's Isudan Gadhvi, Chief Ministerial face: Gadhvi was picked after a popular choice of AAP.&nbsp;AAP's Alpesh Kathirya won&nbsp;party's first seat while CM face Isudan Gadhvi lost.&nbsp; Gadhvi had said earlier this week that it is difficult to predict results through exit polls but&nbsp;BJP won't form the government. He said the AAP win will over 51 seats in phase 1 and over 52 in phase 2 and exit polls will be proved wrong. Gadhvi opined that lotus is no longer as powerful as it was once and is declining in the state. While casting his vote, he had said: "I expect AAP to win 51+ of 89 seats in first phase and 52+ in second."

2. AAP Gujarat president Gopal Italia: Italia is contesting from the Katargam in the Surat district. The poll performance of both leaders is being keenly watched with the AAP having held an extensive campaign in the state. Even as Gadhvi had predicted a win for his party in more than 100 of 182 seats in the state, AAP managed to win just five seats.

3. Hardik Patel: BJP leader and Patidar quota stir leader Hardik Patel won against Congress' Lakha Bharwad - who is the sitting MLA from the constituency. He earlier said that no riots/terrorist attacks took place in the past 20 yrs. He said that people know BJP met their expectations. "They press 'Lotus' as their future will be safe under BJP. It did good governance and strengthened this trust," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
Exit polls:&nbsp;Exit polls had predicted a huge mandate for the BJP in the state. This will be seventh term for the party in Gujarat. Early trends on Thursday were in line with predictions for the AAP too.

BJP Chief Ministerial candidate Bhupendra Patel, the incumbent Gujarat CM, won from Ghatlodia after edging out Congress candidate Dr. Amee Yajnik by more than 50,000 votes.

BJP Chief Ministerial candidate Bhupendra Patel, the incumbent Gujarat CM, won from Ghatlodia after edging out Congress candidate Dr. Amee Yajnik by more than 50,000 votes. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said that the results of the Gujarat Elections are quite clear and people have made up their minds to further continue with the journey of development in Gujarat. The Chief Minister said that he humbly accepted the mandate of the people and every worker of the BJP is committed to public service. State BJP Chief CR Patil said Gujarat CM will take oath at 2pm on 12 December. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take part in the oath ceremony. The Election Commission's most recent reports show that Patel received 80.86% of the vote, compared to Amiben Yagnik of the Congress, who received 9.81%. Vijay Patel, an AAP candidate, was placed third with 6.73 per cent of the vote. Moreover, after registering a major win, BJP's Jamnagar North candidate, Rivaba Jadeja thanked those who accepted her as a candidate, reached out and connected to people. "It's not just my victory but of all of us," she said. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja's wife, BJP's Rivaba Jadeja, was fielded from here replacing sitting MLA Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (Hakubha). The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entered the election arena this time, making Gujarat's election a three-cornered race rather than the state's usual struggle between the BJP and Congress. 624 independents and a total of 70 political parties participated in the election. 101 candidates from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and 26 from the Bharatiya Tribal Party (BTP) ran against the main competitors BJP, Congress, and AAP. Here are the other star candidates to watch out for 1. AAP's Isudan Gadhvi, Chief Ministerial face: Gadhvi was picked after a popular choice of AAP. AAP's Alpesh Kathirya won party's first seat while CM face Isudan Gadhvi lost. Gadhvi had said earlier this week that it is difficult to predict results through exit polls but BJP won't form the government. He said the AAP win will over 51 seats in phase 1 and over 52 in phase 2 and exit polls will be proved wrong. Gadhvi opined that lotus is no longer as powerful as it was once and is declining in the state. While casting his vote, he had said: "I expect AAP to win 51+ of 89 seats in first phase and 52+ in second." 2. AAP Gujarat president Gopal Italia: Italia is contesting from the Katargam in the Surat district. The poll performance of both leaders is being keenly watched with the AAP having held an extensive campaign in the state. Even as Gadhvi had predicted a win for his party in more than 100 of 182 seats in the state, AAP managed to win just five seats. 3. Hardik Patel: BJP leader and Patidar quota stir leader Hardik Patel won against Congress' Lakha Bharwad - who is the sitting MLA from the constituency. He earlier said that no riots/terrorist attacks took place in the past 20 yrs. He said that people know BJP met their expectations. "They press 'Lotus' as their future will be safe under BJP. It did good governance and strengthened this trust," he added. Exit polls: Exit polls had predicted a huge mandate for the BJP in the state. This will be seventh term for the party in Gujarat. Early trends on Thursday were in line with predictions for the AAP too.

Gujarat Elections Results 2022: Bhupendra Patel to take oath as CM, Rivaba Jadeja wins with big margin

Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, is not holding back from acknowledging that his party has attained "national party status." The BJP is undoubtedly going to win the Gujarat Assembly Elections in 2022. However, he claimed that they became a national party in just ten short years. He also expressed his gratitude to the Gujarati people. According to the most recent results, BJP has won 131 seats and is in the lead in 25, while AAP won 4 seats and is in the lead in just one of the 182 constituencies.

What is the Election Commission of India's criteria to declare a party as a national party?

The requirements for a party to be recognised as a national party have been established by the ECI. Depending on how often these requirements are met, a party may occasionally earn or lose national party status.

What constitutes a National Party?&nbsp;

A national party is the one that is present "nationally," as opposed to a regional party, which is only present in a single state or area. The larger parties in India are often national parties, such the Congress and BJP. Some lesser-known parties, such as the communist parties, are still acknowledged as national parties. Being a national party is sometimes linked with a particular stature, although this does not always imply having significant political influence at the national level.

According to the Election Commission of India, a political party would be considered a national party if it is "recognised" in four or more states; if its candidates received at least 6% of all valid votes cast in any four or more states during the most recent Lok Sabha or Assembly elections; if it had at least four MPs in the most recent Lok Sabha elections; or if it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states.

AAP in Gujarat Election Results 2022 and its rise as a National Party

In Delhi and Punjab, the AAP has strong majorities and significant vote shares. Additionally, it earned 6.77 percent of the vote in the March elections for the Goa Assembly. This meant that the party had already met the requirements for recognition as a state party in three states going into the Gujarat-Himachal elections. To be recognised in a fourth state and become eligible for recognition as a national party, it now needed 6% of the vote in the Assembly elections in either Gujarat or Himachal.

Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, is not holding back from acknowledging that his party has attained "national party status." The BJP is undoubtedly going to win the Gujarat Assembly Elections in 2022.

Sanjay Singh, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, is not holding back from acknowledging that his party has attained "national party status." The BJP is undoubtedly going to win the Gujarat Assembly Elections in 2022. However, he claimed that they became a national party in just ten short years. He also expressed his gratitude to the Gujarati people. According to the most recent results, BJP has won 131 seats and is in the lead in 25, while AAP won 4 seats and is in the lead in just one of the 182 constituencies. What is the Election Commission of India's criteria to declare a party as a national party? The requirements for a party to be recognised as a national party have been established by the ECI. Depending on how often these requirements are met, a party may occasionally earn or lose national party status. What constitutes a National Party? A national party is the one that is present "nationally," as opposed to a regional party, which is only present in a single state or area. The larger parties in India are often national parties, such the Congress and BJP. Some lesser-known parties, such as the communist parties, are still acknowledged as national parties. Being a national party is sometimes linked with a particular stature, although this does not always imply having significant political influence at the national level. According to the Election Commission of India, a political party would be considered a national party if it is "recognised" in four or more states; if its candidates received at least 6% of all valid votes cast in any four or more states during the most recent Lok Sabha or Assembly elections; if it had at least four MPs in the most recent Lok Sabha elections; or if it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states. AAP in Gujarat Election Results 2022 and its rise as a National Party In Delhi and Punjab, the AAP has strong majorities and significant vote shares. Additionally, it earned 6.77 percent of the vote in the March elections for the Goa Assembly. This meant that the party had already met the requirements for recognition as a state party in three states going into the Gujarat-Himachal elections. To be recognised in a fourth state and become eligible for recognition as a national party, it now needed 6% of the vote in the Assembly elections in either Gujarat or Himachal.

Gujarat election results 2022 give India its ninth National Party

14 districts in the north and central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar, will vote in the second round of elections on Monday, December 5. The results will be announced on December 8. In the state, where the BJP has been in power for the past 27 years, a total of 833 candidates are in the fray for the second round of voting. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are the traditional players in the state, with the debutante Aam Aadmi Party as a third player.

<h2>Gujarat elections phase 2 party-wise nomination details</h2>

The BJP and AAP have nominated candidates on all 93 seats that will vote in the second round of elections, while the Congress has nominated candidates in 90 of them and has formed a pre-poll alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the rest three. However, Gopsinh Lavar, the NCP candidate for the Devgadh Baria assembly seat, withdrew his nomination on November 21, the final day for the withdrawal of candidacy for the second round of voting, leaving the seat vacant.

<h2>Gujarat elections phase 2 important seats and figures&nbsp;</h2>

In the second round of voting, important figures and districts include the Ghatlodia Assembly seat, where incumbent Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is running; Visnagar, where Minister of Health and Family Welfare Rushikesh Bhai Patel is running; Viramgam seat, where BJP candidate Hardik Patel and Congress candidate Jignesh Mevani are nominated; Gandhinagar South, where BJP leader Alpesh Thakor is running.

<h2>Gujarat elections phase 2 party-wise candidate list</h2>

Here’s the full list of Constituency, District BJP, Congress, AAP candidates:

<ol>
	<li>Vav (Banaskantha) – Swarpuji Thakor vs Geniben Thakor vs Dr Bhim Patel</li>
	<li>Tharad (Banaskantha) Shankarbhai Chaudhary vs Gulabsinh Rajput vs Virchandbhai Chelabhai Chavda</li>
	<li>Dhanera (Banaskantha) – Bhagwanjibhai Chaudhary Nathabhai Patel vs Suresh Devda</li>
	<li>Danta (ST) (Banaskantha) – Ladhubhai Parghi vs Kantibhai Kharadi vs MK Bombadiya</li>
	<li>Vadgam (SC) (Banaskantha) – Manibhai Vaghela vs Jignesh Mevani vs Dalpat Bhatiya</li>
	<li>Palanpur (Banaskantha) – Ankitebhai Thakar vs Mahesh Patel vs Ramesh Nabhani</li>
	<li>Deesa (Banaskantha) – Praveen Mali vs Sanjaybhai Rabari vs Dr Ramesh Patel</li>
	<li>Deodar (Banaskantha) – Keshaji Chauhan vs Shuvaji Bhuriya vs Bhemabhai Choudhary</li>
	<li>Kankrej (Banaskantha) – Kiratsingh Vaghela vs Amrut Thakor vs Mukesh Thakkar</li>
	<li>Radhanpur (Patan) – Lovingji Thakor vs Raghubhai Desai vs Lalji Thakor</li>
	<li>Chanasma (Patan) – Dilipkumar Thakor vs Dineshbhai Thakor vs Vishnubhai Patel</li>
	<li>Patan (Patan) – Rajulben Desai vs Dr Kiritkumar Patel vs Lalesh Thakkar</li>
	<li>Sidhpur (Patan) – Balvansingh Rajput vs Chandanji Thakor vs Mahendra Rajput</li>
	<li>Kheralu (Mahesana) – Sardarsinh Chaudhary vs Mukeshbhai Desai vs Dinesh Thakor</li>
	<li>Unjha (Mahesana) – Kiritbhai Patel vs Arvind Amratlal vs Urvish Patel</li>
	<li>Visnagar (Mahesana) – Rushikeshbhai Patel vs Kirit Patel vs Jayantilal M. Patel</li>
	<li>Bechraji (Mahesana) – Sukhaji Thakor vs Bhopaji Thakor vs Sagar Rabari</li>
	<li>Kadi (SC) (Mahesana) – Karshanbhai Solanki vs Pravinbhai Parmar vs HK Dabhi</li>
	<li>Mahesana (Mahesana) – Mukesh Patel vs PK Patel vs Bhagat Patel</li>
	<li>Vijapur (Mahesana) – Ramanbhai Patel vs Dr Chaursinh Chavda vs Chiragbhai Patel</li>
	<li>Himatnagar (Sabarkantha) – VD Jhala vs Kamleshkumar Patel vs Nirmalsinh Parmar</li>
	<li>Idar (SC) (Sabarkantha) – Ramanlal Vora Ramanbhai Solanki vs Jayantibhai Parnami</li>
	<li>Khedbrahma (ST) (Sabarkantha) – Ashwinbhai Kotawal vs Tushar Choudhary vs Bipin Gameti&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Prantij (Sabarkantha) – Gajendrasinh Parmar vs Bahecharasingh Rathod vs Alpesh Patel</li>
	<li>Bhiloda (ST) (Arvalli) – Poonamchand Baranda vs Raju Parghi vs Rupsing Bhagoda</li>
	<li>Modasa (Arvalli) – Arvalli Bhikhubhai Parmar vs Rajendrasinh Thakor vs Rajendrasinh Parmar</li>
	<li>Bayad (Arvalli) – Bhikhiben Parmar vs Mahendra Vaghela vs Chunnibhai Patel</li>
	<li>Dahegam (Gandhinagar) – Balrajsinh Chauhan vs Vakhatsingh Chauhan vs Suhag Panchal</li>
	<li>Gandhinagar North (Gandhinagar) – Ritaben Thakor vs Virendrasinh Vaghela vs Mukesh Patel</li>
	<li>Gandhinagar South (Gandhinagar) – Alpesh Thakor vs Dr Himanshu Patel vs Dolat Patel</li>
	<li>Mansa (Gandhinagar) – Jayantbhai Patel vs Babusinh Thakor vs Bhaskar Patel</li>
	<li>Kalol (Gandhinagar) – Bakaji Thakor vs Baldev Thakor vs Kantiji Thakor</li>
	<li>Viramgam (Ahmedabad) – Hardik Patel vs Lakhabhai Bharwad vs Amarsinh Thakor</li>
	<li>Sanand (Ahmedabad) – Kanubhai Patel vs Ramesh Koli vs Kuldeep Vaghela</li>
	<li>Ghatlodia (Ahmedabad) – Bhupendra Patel vs Amee Yagnik vs Vijay Patel</li>
	<li>Vejalpur (Ahmedabad) – Amitbhai Thakar Rajendra Patel vs Kalpesh Patel Bholabhai</li>
	<li>Vatva (Ahmedabad) – Babu Singh Jadhav vs Balvant Gadhavi vs Bipin Patel&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ellis Bridge (Ahmedabad) – Amibhai Shah vs Bhiku Dave vs Paras Shah</li>
	<li>Naranpura (Ahmedabad) – Jitendrabhai Patel vs Sonalben Patel vs Pankaj Patel</li>
	<li>Nikol (Ahmedabad) – Jagdishbhai Vishvakarma vs Ranjit Barad vs Ashok Gajera</li>
	<li>Naroda (Ahmedabad) Dr Payalben Kukrani vs Meghraj Dodwani (NCP) vs Omprakash Tiwari</li>
	<li>Thakkarbapa Nagar (Ahmedabad) – Kanchanben Rabadiya vs Vijaykumar Brahmabhatt vs Sanjay Mori</li>
	<li>Bapunagar (Ahmedabad) – Dineshsinh Kushwah Himmatsinh Patel vs Rajeshbhai Dixit</li>
	<li>Amraiwadi (Ahmedabad) – Dr Hansmukhbhai Patel vs Dharmendra Patel vs Vinay Gupta</li>
	<li>Dariapur (Ahmedabad) – Kaushikbhai Jain vs Gyasuddin Shaikh vs Taj Qureshi</li>
	<li>Jamalpur-Khadia (Ahmedabad) – Bhushanbhai Bhatt vs Imran Khedawala vs Harun Nagori</li>
	<li>Maninagar (Ahmedabad) – Amulbhai Bhatt vs CM Rajput vs Vipulbhai Patel</li>
	<li>Danilimada (SC) (Ahmedabad) – Nareshkumar Vyas vs Shailesh Parmar vs Dinesh Kapadia</li>
	<li>Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) – Dr Harshadbhai Patel vs Dinesh Mahida vs Jasvant Thakor</li>
	<li>Asarwa (SC) (Ahmedabad) – Darshnaben Vaghela vs Vipul Parmar vs JJ Mevada</li>
	<li>Daskroi (Ahmedabad) – Babubhai Patel vs Umedi Zala vs Kiram Patel</li>
	<li>Dholka (Ahmedabad) – Kiritsinh Dabhi vs Ashwin Rathod vs Jattuba Gol&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Dhandhuka (Ahmedabad) – Kalubhai Dabhi vs Harpal Chudasma vs Captain Chandubhai Bamroliya</li>
	<li>Khambat (Anand) – Maheshbhai Raval vs Chirag Patel vs Arun Gohil</li>
	<li>Borsad (Anand) – Ramanbhai Solanki vs Rakendrasinh Parmar vs Manish Patel</li>
	<li>Anklav (Anand) – Gulabsinh Padhiyar vs Amit Chavda vs Gajendra Singh</li>
	<li>Umreth (Anand) – Govindbhai Parmar vs Jayantbhai Ramanbhai Patel (NCP) vs Amrishbhai Patel</li>
	<li>Anand (Anand) – Yogeshbhai Patel vs Kanti Sodhaparmar vs Girish Shandilya</li>
	<li>Petlad (Anand) – Kamlesh Patel vs Dr Prakash Parmar vs Arjun Bharwad</li>
	<li>Sojitra (Anand) – Vipulbhai Patel vs Punambhai Parmar vs Manubhai Thakor</li>
	<li>Matar (Kheda) – Kalpeshbhai Parmar Sanjaybhai Patel vs Lalji Parmar</li>
	<li>Nadiad (Kheda) – Pankajbhai Desai Dhruval Patel vs Harshad Baghela</li>
	<li>Mehmedabad (Kheda) – Arjunsinh Chauhan Juvansinh Gadabhai vs Pramodbhai Chauhan</li>
	<li>Mahudha (Kheda) – Sanjaysinh Mahida Indersinh Parmar vs Ravjibhai Somabhai Vaghela</li>
	<li>Thasra (Kheda) – Yogendrasinh Parmar Kantibhai Parmar vs Natwarsinh Rathod</li>
	<li>Kapadvanj (Kheda) – Rajeshkumar Zala Kantibhai Dabhi vs Manubhai Patel</li>
	<li>Balasinor (Mahisagar) – Mansinh Chauhan Ajitsinh Chauhan vs Udeysinh Chauhan</li>
	<li>Lunawada (Mahisagar) – Jigneshkumar Sevak Gulab Singh vs Natwarsinh Solanki</li>
	<li>Santrampur (ST) (Mahisagar) – Kuberbhai Dindor Gendalbhai Damor vs Parvat Vagodia Fauji</li>
	<li>Shehra (Panchmahals) – Jethabhai Ahir vs Khatubhai Pagi vs Takhatsinh Solanki</li>
	<li>Morva Hadaf (ST) (Panchmahals) – Nimishaben Suthar vs Snehlataben Khant vs Banabhai Damor</li>
	<li>Godhra (Panchmahals) – Chandrasinh Raulji vs Rashmitaben Chauhan vs Rajesh Patel Raju</li>
	<li>Kalol (Panchmahals) – Fatehsinh Chauhan vs Prabhat Singh vs Dinesh Baria</li>
	<li>Halol (Panchmahals) – Jaydrathsinhi Parmar vs Anishbhai Bariya vs Bharat Rathva</li>
	<li>Fatepura (ST) (Dahod) -Rameshbhai Katariya vs Raghu Machar vs Govind Parmar</li>
	<li>Jhalod (ST) (Dahod) – Mahesh Bhuriya vs Dr Mitesh Garasiya vs Anil Garasiya</li>
	<li>Limkheda (ST) (Dahod) – Shaileshbhai Bhabhor vs Ramesh Gondaliya vs Naresh Punabhai Bariya</li>
	<li>Dahod (ST) (Dahod) – Kanaiyalal Kishori vs Harshadbhai Ninama vs Dinesh Muniya&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Garbada (ST) (Dahod) – Mahendrabhai Bhabhor vs Chandrikaben Baraiya vs Shaileshbhai Kanubhai Bhabhor</li>
	<li>Devgadh Baria (Dahod) – Bachubhai Khabad vs Bharat Vakhala</li>
	<li>Savli (Vadodara) – Ketanbhai Inamdar vs Kuldeepsinh Raulji vs Vijay Chavda</li>
	<li>Vaghodia (Vadodara) Ashwinbhai Patel vs Satyajitsinh Gaekwad vs Gautam Rajput</li>
	<li>Dabhoi (Vadodara) Shaileshbhai Mehta vs Balkishan Patel vs Ajitbhai Parshotamdas Thakor</li>
	<li>Vadodara City (SC) (Vadodara) – Manishaben vs Vakil Gunvantrai Parmar vs Jigar Solanki</li>
	<li>Sayajiganj (Vadodara) – Keyur Rokadiya vs Amee Ravat vs Swejal Vyas</li>
	<li>Akota (Vadodara) Chaitanya Desai vs Rutvik Joshi vs Shashank Khare</li>
	<li>Raopura (Vadodara) – Balkrishna Shukla vs Sanjay Patel vs Hiren Shirke</li>
	<li>Manjalpur (Vadodara) – Yogesh Patel vs Tashvin Singh vs Vinay Chavan</li>
	<li>Padra (Vadodara) Chaitanyasinh Zala vs Jashpalsinh Padhiyar vs Sandeep Singh Raj</li>
	<li>Karjan (Vadodara) Akshaykumar Patel vs Pritesh Patel vs Paresh Patel</li>
	<li>Chhota Udaipur (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Rajendrasinh Rathva vs Sangramsinh Rathwa vs Arjun Rathva</li>
	<li>Jetpur (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Jayantibhai Rathwa vs Sukhrambhai Rathwa vs Radhika Amarsinh Rathva</li>
	<li>Sankheda (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Abesingh Tadvi vs Dhirubhai Chunilal vs Ranjan Tadvi</li>
</ol>

14 districts in the north and central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar, will vote in the second round of elections on Monday, December 5. The results will be announced on December 8.

14 districts in the north and central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar, will vote in the second round of elections on Monday, December 5. The results will be announced on December 8. In the state, where the BJP has been in power for the past 27 years, a total of 833 candidates are in the fray for the second round of voting. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress are the traditional players in the state, with the debutante Aam Aadmi Party as a third player. Gujarat elections phase 2 party-wise nomination details The BJP and AAP have nominated candidates on all 93 seats that will vote in the second round of elections, while the Congress has nominated candidates in 90 of them and has formed a pre-poll alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the rest three. However, Gopsinh Lavar, the NCP candidate for the Devgadh Baria assembly seat, withdrew his nomination on November 21, the final day for the withdrawal of candidacy for the second round of voting, leaving the seat vacant. Gujarat elections phase 2 important seats and figures In the second round of voting, important figures and districts include the Ghatlodia Assembly seat, where incumbent Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is running; Visnagar, where Minister of Health and Family Welfare Rushikesh Bhai Patel is running; Viramgam seat, where BJP candidate Hardik Patel and Congress candidate Jignesh Mevani are nominated; Gandhinagar South, where BJP leader Alpesh Thakor is running. Gujarat elections phase 2 party-wise candidate list Here’s the full list of Constituency, District BJP, Congress, AAP candidates: Vav (Banaskantha) – Swarpuji Thakor vs Geniben Thakor vs Dr Bhim Patel Tharad (Banaskantha) Shankarbhai Chaudhary vs Gulabsinh Rajput vs Virchandbhai Chelabhai Chavda Dhanera (Banaskantha) – Bhagwanjibhai Chaudhary Nathabhai Patel vs Suresh Devda Danta (ST) (Banaskantha) – Ladhubhai Parghi vs Kantibhai Kharadi vs MK Bombadiya Vadgam (SC) (Banaskantha) – Manibhai Vaghela vs Jignesh Mevani vs Dalpat Bhatiya Palanpur (Banaskantha) – Ankitebhai Thakar vs Mahesh Patel vs Ramesh Nabhani Deesa (Banaskantha) – Praveen Mali vs Sanjaybhai Rabari vs Dr Ramesh Patel Deodar (Banaskantha) – Keshaji Chauhan vs Shuvaji Bhuriya vs Bhemabhai Choudhary Kankrej (Banaskantha) – Kiratsingh Vaghela vs Amrut Thakor vs Mukesh Thakkar Radhanpur (Patan) – Lovingji Thakor vs Raghubhai Desai vs Lalji Thakor Chanasma (Patan) – Dilipkumar Thakor vs Dineshbhai Thakor vs Vishnubhai Patel Patan (Patan) – Rajulben Desai vs Dr Kiritkumar Patel vs Lalesh Thakkar Sidhpur (Patan) – Balvansingh Rajput vs Chandanji Thakor vs Mahendra Rajput Kheralu (Mahesana) – Sardarsinh Chaudhary vs Mukeshbhai Desai vs Dinesh Thakor Unjha (Mahesana) – Kiritbhai Patel vs Arvind Amratlal vs Urvish Patel Visnagar (Mahesana) – Rushikeshbhai Patel vs Kirit Patel vs Jayantilal M. Patel Bechraji (Mahesana) – Sukhaji Thakor vs Bhopaji Thakor vs Sagar Rabari Kadi (SC) (Mahesana) – Karshanbhai Solanki vs Pravinbhai Parmar vs HK Dabhi Mahesana (Mahesana) – Mukesh Patel vs PK Patel vs Bhagat Patel Vijapur (Mahesana) – Ramanbhai Patel vs Dr Chaursinh Chavda vs Chiragbhai Patel Himatnagar (Sabarkantha) – VD Jhala vs Kamleshkumar Patel vs Nirmalsinh Parmar Idar (SC) (Sabarkantha) – Ramanlal Vora Ramanbhai Solanki vs Jayantibhai Parnami Khedbrahma (ST) (Sabarkantha) – Ashwinbhai Kotawal vs Tushar Choudhary vs Bipin Gameti Prantij (Sabarkantha) – Gajendrasinh Parmar vs Bahecharasingh Rathod vs Alpesh Patel Bhiloda (ST) (Arvalli) – Poonamchand Baranda vs Raju Parghi vs Rupsing Bhagoda Modasa (Arvalli) – Arvalli Bhikhubhai Parmar vs Rajendrasinh Thakor vs Rajendrasinh Parmar Bayad (Arvalli) – Bhikhiben Parmar vs Mahendra Vaghela vs Chunnibhai Patel Dahegam (Gandhinagar) – Balrajsinh Chauhan vs Vakhatsingh Chauhan vs Suhag Panchal Gandhinagar North (Gandhinagar) – Ritaben Thakor vs Virendrasinh Vaghela vs Mukesh Patel Gandhinagar South (Gandhinagar) – Alpesh Thakor vs Dr Himanshu Patel vs Dolat Patel Mansa (Gandhinagar) – Jayantbhai Patel vs Babusinh Thakor vs Bhaskar Patel Kalol (Gandhinagar) – Bakaji Thakor vs Baldev Thakor vs Kantiji Thakor Viramgam (Ahmedabad) – Hardik Patel vs Lakhabhai Bharwad vs Amarsinh Thakor Sanand (Ahmedabad) – Kanubhai Patel vs Ramesh Koli vs Kuldeep Vaghela Ghatlodia (Ahmedabad) – Bhupendra Patel vs Amee Yagnik vs Vijay Patel Vejalpur (Ahmedabad) – Amitbhai Thakar Rajendra Patel vs Kalpesh Patel Bholabhai Vatva (Ahmedabad) – Babu Singh Jadhav vs Balvant Gadhavi vs Bipin Patel Ellis Bridge (Ahmedabad) – Amibhai Shah vs Bhiku Dave vs Paras Shah Naranpura (Ahmedabad) – Jitendrabhai Patel vs Sonalben Patel vs Pankaj Patel Nikol (Ahmedabad) – Jagdishbhai Vishvakarma vs Ranjit Barad vs Ashok Gajera Naroda (Ahmedabad) Dr Payalben Kukrani vs Meghraj Dodwani (NCP) vs Omprakash Tiwari Thakkarbapa Nagar (Ahmedabad) – Kanchanben Rabadiya vs Vijaykumar Brahmabhatt vs Sanjay Mori Bapunagar (Ahmedabad) – Dineshsinh Kushwah Himmatsinh Patel vs Rajeshbhai Dixit Amraiwadi (Ahmedabad) – Dr Hansmukhbhai Patel vs Dharmendra Patel vs Vinay Gupta Dariapur (Ahmedabad) – Kaushikbhai Jain vs Gyasuddin Shaikh vs Taj Qureshi Jamalpur-Khadia (Ahmedabad) – Bhushanbhai Bhatt vs Imran Khedawala vs Harun Nagori Maninagar (Ahmedabad) – Amulbhai Bhatt vs CM Rajput vs Vipulbhai Patel Danilimada (SC) (Ahmedabad) – Nareshkumar Vyas vs Shailesh Parmar vs Dinesh Kapadia Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) – Dr Harshadbhai Patel vs Dinesh Mahida vs Jasvant Thakor Asarwa (SC) (Ahmedabad) – Darshnaben Vaghela vs Vipul Parmar vs JJ Mevada Daskroi (Ahmedabad) – Babubhai Patel vs Umedi Zala vs Kiram Patel Dholka (Ahmedabad) – Kiritsinh Dabhi vs Ashwin Rathod vs Jattuba Gol Dhandhuka (Ahmedabad) – Kalubhai Dabhi vs Harpal Chudasma vs Captain Chandubhai Bamroliya Khambat (Anand) – Maheshbhai Raval vs Chirag Patel vs Arun Gohil Borsad (Anand) – Ramanbhai Solanki vs Rakendrasinh Parmar vs Manish Patel Anklav (Anand) – Gulabsinh Padhiyar vs Amit Chavda vs Gajendra Singh Umreth (Anand) – Govindbhai Parmar vs Jayantbhai Ramanbhai Patel (NCP) vs Amrishbhai Patel Anand (Anand) – Yogeshbhai Patel vs Kanti Sodhaparmar vs Girish Shandilya Petlad (Anand) – Kamlesh Patel vs Dr Prakash Parmar vs Arjun Bharwad Sojitra (Anand) – Vipulbhai Patel vs Punambhai Parmar vs Manubhai Thakor Matar (Kheda) – Kalpeshbhai Parmar Sanjaybhai Patel vs Lalji Parmar Nadiad (Kheda) – Pankajbhai Desai Dhruval Patel vs Harshad Baghela Mehmedabad (Kheda) – Arjunsinh Chauhan Juvansinh Gadabhai vs Pramodbhai Chauhan Mahudha (Kheda) – Sanjaysinh Mahida Indersinh Parmar vs Ravjibhai Somabhai Vaghela Thasra (Kheda) – Yogendrasinh Parmar Kantibhai Parmar vs Natwarsinh Rathod Kapadvanj (Kheda) – Rajeshkumar Zala Kantibhai Dabhi vs Manubhai Patel Balasinor (Mahisagar) – Mansinh Chauhan Ajitsinh Chauhan vs Udeysinh Chauhan Lunawada (Mahisagar) – Jigneshkumar Sevak Gulab Singh vs Natwarsinh Solanki Santrampur (ST) (Mahisagar) – Kuberbhai Dindor Gendalbhai Damor vs Parvat Vagodia Fauji Shehra (Panchmahals) – Jethabhai Ahir vs Khatubhai Pagi vs Takhatsinh Solanki Morva Hadaf (ST) (Panchmahals) – Nimishaben Suthar vs Snehlataben Khant vs Banabhai Damor Godhra (Panchmahals) – Chandrasinh Raulji vs Rashmitaben Chauhan vs Rajesh Patel Raju Kalol (Panchmahals) – Fatehsinh Chauhan vs Prabhat Singh vs Dinesh Baria Halol (Panchmahals) – Jaydrathsinhi Parmar vs Anishbhai Bariya vs Bharat Rathva Fatepura (ST) (Dahod) -Rameshbhai Katariya vs Raghu Machar vs Govind Parmar Jhalod (ST) (Dahod) – Mahesh Bhuriya vs Dr Mitesh Garasiya vs Anil Garasiya Limkheda (ST) (Dahod) – Shaileshbhai Bhabhor vs Ramesh Gondaliya vs Naresh Punabhai Bariya Dahod (ST) (Dahod) – Kanaiyalal Kishori vs Harshadbhai Ninama vs Dinesh Muniya Garbada (ST) (Dahod) – Mahendrabhai Bhabhor vs Chandrikaben Baraiya vs Shaileshbhai Kanubhai Bhabhor Devgadh Baria (Dahod) – Bachubhai Khabad vs Bharat Vakhala Savli (Vadodara) – Ketanbhai Inamdar vs Kuldeepsinh Raulji vs Vijay Chavda Vaghodia (Vadodara) Ashwinbhai Patel vs Satyajitsinh Gaekwad vs Gautam Rajput Dabhoi (Vadodara) Shaileshbhai Mehta vs Balkishan Patel vs Ajitbhai Parshotamdas Thakor Vadodara City (SC) (Vadodara) – Manishaben vs Vakil Gunvantrai Parmar vs Jigar Solanki Sayajiganj (Vadodara) – Keyur Rokadiya vs Amee Ravat vs Swejal Vyas Akota (Vadodara) Chaitanya Desai vs Rutvik Joshi vs Shashank Khare Raopura (Vadodara) – Balkrishna Shukla vs Sanjay Patel vs Hiren Shirke Manjalpur (Vadodara) – Yogesh Patel vs Tashvin Singh vs Vinay Chavan Padra (Vadodara) Chaitanyasinh Zala vs Jashpalsinh Padhiyar vs Sandeep Singh Raj Karjan (Vadodara) Akshaykumar Patel vs Pritesh Patel vs Paresh Patel Chhota Udaipur (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Rajendrasinh Rathva vs Sangramsinh Rathwa vs Arjun Rathva Jetpur (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Jayantibhai Rathwa vs Sukhrambhai Rathwa vs Radhika Amarsinh Rathva Sankheda (ST) (Chhota Udepur) Abesingh Tadvi vs Dhirubhai Chunilal vs Ranjan Tadvi

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After securing an unprecedented third five-year term as the general secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping unveiled the new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee—the country’s top ruling body—headed by him.

Among the seven members, four are considered to be close allies of Xi, including two of his former secretaries. Notably, none of them are females—a first in 25 years.

Experts say that the appointment of his allies showed a complete hold of Xi, who has rewarded his allies solely based on their loyalty.

Here are the men who will be ruling Beijing for the next five years.

<h2>Xi Jinping</h2>

On Sunday, the 69-year-old was re-elected as general secretary of the Communist Party, for the third time, making him the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

His elevation will make sure that he secures a third term as the Chinese president at the government's annual legislative sessions next March.

In 2018, the Chinese leader had abolished the presidential two-term limit, paving the way for him to govern indefinitely.

<h2>Li Qiang</h2>

Considered one of Xi's favourites, the former Shanghai party chief was promoted to number two in the party hierarchy, replacing Li Keqiang, who will retire next year.

Li—who oversaw a harsh two-month COVID-19 lockdown in the metropolis earlier this year—will likely be named premier at next March's legislative sessions.

"This showcases to everyone that loyalty rather than popularity is the key for your promotion,"&nbsp;tweeted Yang Zhang, an assistant professor at American University in Washington.

"The disaster of Shanghai Lockdown did not stop Li's elevation precisely because he followed&nbsp;Xi's order despite all criticism."

<h2>Zhao Leji</h2>

The 65-year-old former head of the party's top anti-corruption watchdog was promoted to number three in the party hierarchy.

<h2>Wang Huning</h2>

Dubbed Xi's ideology tsar or the "brains behind the throne", the 67-year-old former university professor has been promoted to number four in the party lineup.

He has devised ideologies for three current and former Chinese presidents, and is the architect of Xi's "China Dream" slogan, as well as the country's more assertive foreign policy.

<h2>Cai Qi</h2>

The present Beijing party chief has been promoted to the Standing Committee and becomes the head of the General Secretariat, managing the day-to-day affairs of the party, according to a member list released by&nbsp;Xinhua.

Also read&nbsp; |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-world-needs-china-says-xi-jinping-after-being-elected-as-the-general-secretary-527698" hreflang="en">'The world needs China,' says Xi after being elected as the general secretary</a>

The 66-year-old is seen as a close political ally of&nbsp;Xi&nbsp;due to his time working under him in the provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian.

<h2>Ding Xuexiang</h2>

One of the top aides of Xi, Ding has been promoted to the Standing Committee.

The 60-year-old regularly accompanies&nbsp;Xi&nbsp;on official engagements, becoming a familiar face hovering in the background of state media reports, never far from his boss.

<h2>Li&nbsp;Xi</h2>

Li, believed to be a confidant of Xi, was appointed to the Standing Committee—an appointment widely expected by experts.

The 66-year-old has known Xi since the 1980s after working as secretary for a close ally of Xi's father, revolutionary leader Xi Zhongxun.

He has been instrumental in building up a power base in Shaanxi, Xi's ancestral province.

He has been appointed to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the party's powerful anti-graft watchdog, as per a&nbsp;list released by&nbsp;Xinhua.

(With inputs from agencies)

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After securing an unprecedented third five-year term as the general secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping unveiled the new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee—the country’s top ruling body—headed by him.

After securing an unprecedented third five-year term as the general secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping unveiled the new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee—the country’s top ruling body—headed by him. Among the seven members, four are considered to be close allies of Xi, including two of his former secretaries. Notably, none of them are females—a first in 25 years. Experts say that the appointment of his allies showed a complete hold of Xi, who has rewarded his allies solely based on their loyalty. Here are the men who will be ruling Beijing for the next five years. Xi Jinping On Sunday, the 69-year-old was re-elected as general secretary of the Communist Party, for the third time, making him the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. His elevation will make sure that he secures a third term as the Chinese president at the government's annual legislative sessions next March. In 2018, the Chinese leader had abolished the presidential two-term limit, paving the way for him to govern indefinitely. Li Qiang Considered one of Xi's favourites, the former Shanghai party chief was promoted to number two in the party hierarchy, replacing Li Keqiang, who will retire next year. Li—who oversaw a harsh two-month COVID-19 lockdown in the metropolis earlier this year—will likely be named premier at next March's legislative sessions. "This showcases to everyone that loyalty rather than popularity is the key for your promotion," tweeted Yang Zhang, an assistant professor at American University in Washington. "The disaster of Shanghai Lockdown did not stop Li's elevation precisely because he followed Xi's order despite all criticism." Zhao Leji The 65-year-old former head of the party's top anti-corruption watchdog was promoted to number three in the party hierarchy. Wang Huning Dubbed Xi's ideology tsar or the "brains behind the throne", the 67-year-old former university professor has been promoted to number four in the party lineup. He has devised ideologies for three current and former Chinese presidents, and is the architect of Xi's "China Dream" slogan, as well as the country's more assertive foreign policy. Cai Qi The present Beijing party chief has been promoted to the Standing Committee and becomes the head of the General Secretariat, managing the day-to-day affairs of the party, according to a member list released by Xinhua. Also read | 'The world needs China,' says Xi after being elected as the general secretary The 66-year-old is seen as a close political ally of Xi due to his time working under him in the provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian. Ding Xuexiang One of the top aides of Xi, Ding has been promoted to the Standing Committee. The 60-year-old regularly accompanies Xi on official engagements, becoming a familiar face hovering in the background of state media reports, never far from his boss. Li Xi Li, believed to be a confidant of Xi, was appointed to the Standing Committee—an appointment widely expected by experts. The 66-year-old has known Xi since the 1980s after working as secretary for a close ally of Xi's father, revolutionary leader Xi Zhongxun. He has been instrumental in building up a power base in Shaanxi, Xi's ancestral province. He has been appointed to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the party's powerful anti-graft watchdog, as per a list released by Xinhua. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Senior Congress leader and a candidate for the party president post, Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday conceded defeat to rival Mallikarjuan Kharge. Tharoor admitting defeat comes hours after his faction alleged that voting had been rigged in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and demanded the 'vote count' be removed from the final result.&nbsp;

Taking to Twitter, Tharoor posted a congratulatory message to Kharge and thanked colleagues for their support.&nbsp;

"It is a great honour &amp; a huge responsibility to be President of @INCIndia &amp; I wish @Kharge ji all success in that task. It was a privilege to have received the support of over a thousand colleagues, &amp; to carry the hopes &amp; aspirations of so many well-wishers of Congress across India," tweeted Tharoor.&nbsp;

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"On 17th October, in a true celebration of inner-party democracy, over 9500 delegates of the Indian National Congress cast their vote in the elections for the post of party president. Today, the final verdict has been in favour of Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji. I would like to convey my warm congratulations to him for his victory. The decision of the party delegates is final and I accept it humbly. It is a privilege to be a member of a party that allows its workers to choose their President," read the statement released by Tharoor.

The&nbsp;Thiruvananthapuram MP also thanked the Gandhi family, especially former President Rahul Gandhi as well as her sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for their support.&nbsp;

"My thanks also to former President Shri Rahul Gandhi and Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for doing their own bit to support free and neutral elections. The Nehru-Gandhi family has held, and will always hold, a special place in the hearts of Congress party members - and with good reason too. It is my hope and belief that the family will remain the foundational pillar of the Congress, our moral conscience and ultimate guiding spirit."

Rahul Gandhi, currently on his Bharat Jodo Yatra, in a statement said that he could not comment on the role of the newly elected president.&nbsp;

"I can't comment on Congress president's role, that's for Mr Kharge to comment on. The President will decide what my role is," said the former Congress president.&nbsp;

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According to reports, it was a landslide win for Kharge who received over 90 per cent of the votes cast. The senior Congress leader polled 7,897 votes while Tharoor trailed miles behind at 1,072.

This was the first Congress presidential election to be held in more than 20 years. Earlier, the chair rotated between the Gandhi family members with the mother-son duo of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi occupying the position since 1998.

However, political experts are casting aspersions over the authenticity of the result as Kharge was projected as the 'Gandhi-approved' candidate and not many in the party dare go beyond the line issued by the top family.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Senior Congress leader and a candidate for the party president post, Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday conceded defeat to rival Mallikarjuan Kharge. Tharoor admitting defeat comes hours after his faction alleged that voting had been rigged in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and demanded the 'vote count' be removed from the final result.

Senior Congress leader and a candidate for the party president post, Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday conceded defeat to rival Mallikarjuan Kharge. Tharoor admitting defeat comes hours after his faction alleged that voting had been rigged in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and demanded the 'vote count' be removed from the final result. Taking to Twitter, Tharoor posted a congratulatory message to Kharge and thanked colleagues for their support. "It is a great honour & a huge responsibility to be President of @INCIndia & I wish @Kharge ji all success in that task. It was a privilege to have received the support of over a thousand colleagues, & to carry the hopes & aspirations of so many well-wishers of Congress across India," tweeted Tharoor. It is a great honour & a huge responsibility to be President of @INCIndia &I wish @Kharge ji all success in that task. It was a privilege to have received the support of over a thousand colleagues,& to carry the hopes& aspirations of so many well-wishers of Congress across India. pic.twitter.com/NistXfQGN1 — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 19, 2022 × "On 17th October, in a true celebration of inner-party democracy, over 9500 delegates of the Indian National Congress cast their vote in the elections for the post of party president. Today, the final verdict has been in favour of Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji. I would like to convey my warm congratulations to him for his victory. The decision of the party delegates is final and I accept it humbly. It is a privilege to be a member of a party that allows its workers to choose their President," read the statement released by Tharoor. The Thiruvananthapuram MP also thanked the Gandhi family, especially former President Rahul Gandhi as well as her sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for their support. "My thanks also to former President Shri Rahul Gandhi and Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for doing their own bit to support free and neutral elections. The Nehru-Gandhi family has held, and will always hold, a special place in the hearts of Congress party members - and with good reason too. It is my hope and belief that the family will remain the foundational pillar of the Congress, our moral conscience and ultimate guiding spirit." Rahul Gandhi, currently on his Bharat Jodo Yatra, in a statement said that he could not comment on the role of the newly elected president. "I can't comment on Congress president's role, that's for Mr Kharge to comment on. The President will decide what my role is," said the former Congress president. #WATCH| "I can't comment on Congress President's role, that's for Mr Kharge (party's Presidential candidate) to comment on. The President will decide what my role is...", says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, in Andhra Pradesh Counting of votes to decide the Congress President underway pic.twitter.com/eRoRBY7QfX — ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2022 × According to reports, it was a landslide win for Kharge who received over 90 per cent of the votes cast. The senior Congress leader polled 7,897 votes while Tharoor trailed miles behind at 1,072. This was the first Congress presidential election to be held in more than 20 years. Earlier, the chair rotated between the Gandhi family members with the mother-son duo of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi occupying the position since 1998. However, political experts are casting aspersions over the authenticity of the result as Kharge was projected as the 'Gandhi-approved' candidate and not many in the party dare go beyond the line issued by the top family. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Tharoor concedes defeat, Kharge set to be Congress party president

India's oldest political party and one of the oldest in the world, the Indian National Congress declared the results of its Presidential elections. Former minister and party veteran Mallikarjun Kharge was declared the winner of the internal party polls held on October 17.

Mallikarjun Kharge set to head India's grand old party Congress

Xi Jinping addressed the 20th CPC Congress on Sunday. He spoke of some important issues and left others unsaid. Here are 5 key takeaways from the CPC. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | 5 Key takeaways from Xi Jinping's speech at the CPC Congress

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to bring in new policies to arrest the fall of the birth rate as concerns mount over the rising ageing population in the world’s second-largest economy.

Addressing around 2,300 delegates at the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) congress in Beijing after securing an unrepressed third five-year term on Sunday, Xi said, "We will establish a policy system to boost birth rates and pursue a proactive national strategy in response to population ageing."

More than one-sixth of the world’s population is in China. Its population swelled from 660 million in four decades to 1.4 billion. However, the population rate has declined for the first time since the great famine of 1959-1961.

According to the latest figures from China’s&nbsp;National Bureau of Statistics, China’s population grew from 1.41212 billion to just 1.41260 billion in 2021 – a record low increase of just 480,000, a mere fraction of the annual growth of eight million or so common a decade ago.

Experts&nbsp;say China’s birth rate is expected to drop below 10 million in 2022 from last year's 10.6 million—already down 11.5 per cent&nbsp;from 2020, reports Reuters news agency.

In 2021, China’s rate was 1.16, which was below the 2.1 OECD standard for a stable population, making it among the lowest in the world.

China has been taking various measures to boost its population growth. After dropping its one-child policy in 2015, the authorities introduced three-child policy in 2021, aimed to prevent a steep decline in the birth rate.

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Apart from that, Beijing has also been introducing various sops to encourage couples to have more children. These measures include tax deductions, longer maternity leave, enhanced medical insurance, housing subsidies, extra money for a third child and a crackdown on expensive private tutoring.

This comes at a time when the Chinese authorities have been wary of the Indian population surpassing theirs.

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According to a UN report in 2019, by 2027, India is expected to add nearly 273 million people between now and 2050, more than China, and it is expected to remain the most populated country through the end of the current century.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to bring in new policies to arrest the fall of the birth rate as concerns mount over the rising ageing population in the world’s second-largest economy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to bring in new policies to arrest the fall of the birth rate as concerns mount over the rising ageing population in the world’s second-largest economy. Addressing around 2,300 delegates at the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) congress in Beijing after securing an unrepressed third five-year term on Sunday, Xi said, "We will establish a policy system to boost birth rates and pursue a proactive national strategy in response to population ageing." More than one-sixth of the world’s population is in China. Its population swelled from 660 million in four decades to 1.4 billion. However, the population rate has declined for the first time since the great famine of 1959-1961. According to the latest figures from China’s National Bureau of Statistics, China’s population grew from 1.41212 billion to just 1.41260 billion in 2021 – a record low increase of just 480,000, a mere fraction of the annual growth of eight million or so common a decade ago. Experts say China’s birth rate is expected to drop below 10 million in 2022 from last year's 10.6 million—already down 11.5 per cent from 2020, reports Reuters news agency. In 2021, China’s rate was 1.16, which was below the 2.1 OECD standard for a stable population, making it among the lowest in the world. China has been taking various measures to boost its population growth. After dropping its one-child policy in 2015, the authorities introduced three-child policy in 2021, aimed to prevent a steep decline in the birth rate. Also read | 'Will never renounce option to use force in Taiwan', says Xi at CPC congress Apart from that, Beijing has also been introducing various sops to encourage couples to have more children. These measures include tax deductions, longer maternity leave, enhanced medical insurance, housing subsidies, extra money for a third child and a crackdown on expensive private tutoring. This comes at a time when the Chinese authorities have been wary of the Indian population surpassing theirs. Also read | 'No compromise on freedom,' Taiwan responds after Xi Jinping's remarks at CPC congress According to a UN report in 2019, by 2027, India is expected to add nearly 273 million people between now and 2050, more than China, and it is expected to remain the most populated country through the end of the current century. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China’s Xi Jinping vows to formulate policies to boost birth rate amid rise of ageing population

Earlier in June, China's ministry of public security started a 100-day operation. The aim of the operation was to safeguard the National Congress scheduled for the 16th of October.

China started a 100-day security operation ahead of its Congress

During its special 100-day security operation, China has arrested more than 1.4 million alleged criminals ahead of the national congress. Molly Gambhir tells you tells you what's happening in China.

WION Fineprint | China arrests more than 1.4 million ahead of the National Congress

With only a few days left for the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the security officials have intensified crackdown on unscrupulous elements and turned Beijing into a virtual fortress.

This year’s meeting, which is scheduled to take place on October 16, is significant for China, as President Xi Jinping is all set to be elected for an unprecedented third five-year term—a feat only achieved by modern China’s founder Mao Zedong.

As part of the Ministry of Public Security’s “100-day operation”, which began in June, more than 1.4 million alleged criminals have been arrested, surveillance of ethnic minorities has been intensified and travellers to Beijing are being&nbsp;thoroughly checked, reports Financial Times newspaper.

Additional forces have been deployed to some of the areas, which Beijing considers to be higher risk because of a large presence of ethnic minorities.

In the capital Beijing, security is tight around sensitive areas, like the Great Hall of the People, on the western edge of Tiananmen Square, where the congress will be held, and the Jingxi Hotel, where thousands of delegates will stay.

Moreover, people travelling on subway trains in Beijing have been asked to drink any liquids they carry in bottles only in front of a security guard.

“You know the congress is coming so the checks will be stricter,” a guard said at a Beijing metro station this week, reports the newspaper. “Please be co-operative.”

Reuters news agency has reported that China has hired more security personnel in the wake of the important political meeting, of which 42 guards have been assigned to keep 24-hour watch on "key people"—a term used by authorities for troublemakers—from October 6 to October 23.

(With inputs from agencies)

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With only a few days left for the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the security officials have intensified crackdown on unscrupulous elements and turned Beijing into a virtual fortress.

With only a few days left for the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the security officials have intensified crackdown on unscrupulous elements and turned Beijing into a virtual fortress. This year’s meeting, which is scheduled to take place on October 16, is significant for China, as President Xi Jinping is all set to be elected for an unprecedented third five-year term—a feat only achieved by modern China’s founder Mao Zedong. As part of the Ministry of Public Security’s “100-day operation”, which began in June, more than 1.4 million alleged criminals have been arrested, surveillance of ethnic minorities has been intensified and travellers to Beijing are being thoroughly checked, reports Financial Times newspaper. Additional forces have been deployed to some of the areas, which Beijing considers to be higher risk because of a large presence of ethnic minorities. In the capital Beijing, security is tight around sensitive areas, like the Great Hall of the People, on the western edge of Tiananmen Square, where the congress will be held, and the Jingxi Hotel, where thousands of delegates will stay. Moreover, people travelling on subway trains in Beijing have been asked to drink any liquids they carry in bottles only in front of a security guard. “You know the congress is coming so the checks will be stricter,” a guard said at a Beijing metro station this week, reports the newspaper. “Please be co-operative.” Reuters news agency has reported that China has hired more security personnel in the wake of the important political meeting, of which 42 guards have been assigned to keep 24-hour watch on "key people"—a term used by authorities for troublemakers—from October 6 to October 23. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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