<p>In a surprising turn of events, former Chief Minister from India's southwestern&nbsp;state of Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar,&nbsp;rejoined the BJP just months after crying foul of "ill-treatment" by the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am rejoining with the belief Narendra Modiji has to become prime minister again," said Shettar on Thursday (Jan 25).</p>

<p>He was welcomed back into the BJP fold after being signed off&nbsp;by Home Minister Amit Shah. The event took place at BJP's Delhi headquarters in the presence of Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra and ex-Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.</p>

<p>Earlier, Shettar acknowledged that there were some "issues" which led to his departure from the BJP. However, he said, "In the last eight or nine months, there were a lot of discussions. BJP workers asked me to come back...Yediyurappaji and Vijayendraji also wanted me to come back... so I am rejoining."</p>

<p>Notably, the former minister left the BJP before the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election and joined the Congress after being denied a ticket by the BJP national leadership.&nbsp;He&nbsp;fought on a Congress ticket but faced a substantial defeat from the Hubbali (Hubli)-Central Dharwad constituency, where he had served as a six-term MLA.</p>

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<h2><strong>Congress reacts to Jagadish Shettar's defection</strong></h2>

<p>The Congress, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, issued a sharp rebuke on Shettar's resignation.</p>

<p>"He (Shettar) joined the Congress stating BJP disrespected him... we gave him a ticket for the Assembly election, made him MLC after he lost...so he wasn't disrespected in the Congress nor was injustice done," said&nbsp;Siddaramaiah.</p>

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<p>Siddaramaiah and state Congress President D K Shivakumar highlighted that the Congress treated Shettar with respect when he joined ahead of last year's Assembly polls, contrasting it with the BJP's denial of a ticket.</p>

<p>Shivakumar expressed surprise at Shettar's reversal, stating, "Congress had trusted the senior leader, but now you (media) are showing that&nbsp;trust is being breached."</p>

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<p>He questioned, "Did he (Shettar) not know about national interest when he was not given the ticket (by BJP)? Did he not know about Congress and national interest when Congress made him MLC for five years?"</p>

<p>"He (Shettar) has to say what allurements were given to him. I can only say that Congress treated him respectfully....all of us have conscience, he too will have conscience,"&nbsp;Shivakumar further said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a surprising turn of events, former Chief Minister from India's southwestern state of Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar, rejoined the BJP just months after crying foul of "ill-treatment" by the party.

In a surprising turn of events, former Chief Minister from India's southwestern state of Karnataka, Jagadish Shettar, rejoined the BJP just months after crying foul of "ill-treatment" by the party. "I am rejoining with the belief Narendra Modiji has to become prime minister again," said Shettar on Thursday (Jan 25). He was welcomed back into the BJP fold after being signed off by Home Minister Amit Shah. The event took place at BJP's Delhi headquarters in the presence of Karnataka unit chief BY Vijayendra and ex-Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Earlier, Shettar acknowledged that there were some "issues" which led to his departure from the BJP. However, he said, "In the last eight or nine months, there were a lot of discussions. BJP workers asked me to come back...Yediyurappaji and Vijayendraji also wanted me to come back... so I am rejoining." Notably, the former minister left the BJP before the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election and joined the Congress after being denied a ticket by the BJP national leadership. He fought on a Congress ticket but faced a substantial defeat from the Hubbali (Hubli)-Central Dharwad constituency, where he had served as a six-term MLA. Also Read | India: Woman seeks divorce as husband changes honeymoon destination from Goa to Ayodhya Congress reacts to Jagadish Shettar's defection The Congress, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, issued a sharp rebuke on Shettar's resignation. "He (Shettar) joined the Congress stating BJP disrespected him... we gave him a ticket for the Assembly election, made him MLC after he lost...so he wasn't disrespected in the Congress nor was injustice done," said Siddaramaiah. Also Read | Justice PB Varale sworn in, bolsters Dalit representation in India's top court to 3 judges Siddaramaiah and state Congress President D K Shivakumar highlighted that the Congress treated Shettar with respect when he joined ahead of last year's Assembly polls, contrasting it with the BJP's denial of a ticket. Shivakumar expressed surprise at Shettar's reversal, stating, "Congress had trusted the senior leader, but now you (media) are showing that trust is being breached." Watch | Cold wave in North India: Dense fog engulfs Delhi as it prepares for Republic Day × He questioned, "Did he (Shettar) not know about national interest when he was not given the ticket (by BJP)? Did he not know about Congress and national interest when Congress made him MLC for five years?" "He (Shettar) has to say what allurements were given to him. I can only say that Congress treated him respectfully....all of us have conscience, he too will have conscience," Shivakumar further said. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP months after crying foul over 'ill-treatment'

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<p>US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot.&nbsp;This comes as the Republican primary in New Hampshire saw Donald Trump triumphing, dealing a setback to his rival Nikki Haley.</p>

<p>A write-in candidate in US primary elections is one whose name is not printed on the official ballot but is instead written in by voters. In a typical primary election, voters choose from a list of pre-registered candidates who have officially declared their candidacy for a particular office. However, some states and jurisdictions allow voters to write in the name of a candidate who is not on the printed ballot.</p>

<p>President Biden's win in New Hampshire took shape through this write-in initiative. Voters were urged by Biden volunteers to write the president's name on the ballot. This came as the Democratic National Committee's calendar was reshuffled, where they placed South Carolina at the forefront and as Democrats' first primary.</p>

<p>The president's win serves as a momentum boost as he heads towards the November elections. Polls suggest a close race, with Trump holding a 1.1 percentage point lead over Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head contest, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Republican primary&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>With the latest GOP primary results, it appears a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is highly probable. Nikki Haley finished second in New Hampshire.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Donald Trump's commanding win in Iowa, with a 30-point lead, set the stage for a heated contest.</p>

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<p>Nikki Haley, in Iowa, came third and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis secured the second place. However, DeSantis ended his presidential bid later.</p>

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<p>The upcoming South Carolina primary will be a crucial battleground. Haley will once again be contesting against Trump.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot.

US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot. This comes as the Republican primary in New Hampshire saw Donald Trump triumphing, dealing a setback to his rival Nikki Haley. A write-in candidate in US primary elections is one whose name is not printed on the official ballot but is instead written in by voters. In a typical primary election, voters choose from a list of pre-registered candidates who have officially declared their candidacy for a particular office. However, some states and jurisdictions allow voters to write in the name of a candidate who is not on the printed ballot. President Biden's win in New Hampshire took shape through this write-in initiative. Voters were urged by Biden volunteers to write the president's name on the ballot. This came as the Democratic National Committee's calendar was reshuffled, where they placed South Carolina at the forefront and as Democrats' first primary. The president's win serves as a momentum boost as he heads towards the November elections. Polls suggest a close race, with Trump holding a 1.1 percentage point lead over Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head contest, media reports said. Republican primary With the latest GOP primary results, it appears a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is highly probable. Nikki Haley finished second in New Hampshire. Also Read | US carries out strikes on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq; two dead Donald Trump's commanding win in Iowa, with a 30-point lead, set the stage for a heated contest. Also Read | New Hampshire Republican primary: Donald Trump delivers knockout blow to Nikki Haley Nikki Haley, in Iowa, came third and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis secured the second place. However, DeSantis ended his presidential bid later. Watch | Situation quite fragile: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Red sea situation × The upcoming South Carolina primary will be a crucial battleground. Haley will once again be contesting against Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

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