As per the pact, the BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, while the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has been allocated 29. The Rashtriya Lok Morcha and Hindustani Awam Morcha will contest six seats each.


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Tensions escalated in Georgia as anti-government protesters attempted to breach the presidential palace amid growing unrest over proposed legislation and alleged democratic backsliding. Security forces intervened, pushing back demonstrators with barriers and crowd control tactics. The protests reflect rising public anger over government policies, with opposition groups calling for early elections and constitutional reforms.

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The Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, said he wants to legalise all drugs, calling for an approach "led by public health experts, not politicians", following previous calls for legalisation by Kent Green councillor Stuart Jeffrey.


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Polish president Andrez Duda claims of talking daily to the ghost of a former de-facto leader of the second Polish Republic. He claims the two have discussed a range of issues including the situation amid the Russia-Ukraine war.



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Chad's Presidential Power: Chad’s National Assembly has taken a pivotal step in reshaping the country’s political landscape by overwhelmingly approving constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term from five to seven years. 


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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned violent scenes at a massive far-right rally in London led by Tommy Robinson. With over 110,000 anti-immigration protesters and multiple arrests, Starmer said Britain “will never surrender” its national flag to extremists who promote fear and division. Hope Not Hate called speeches at the rally “extremely disturbing” as police confirmed 26 officers were injured in clashes.

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Turkiye’s opposition party leader has raised sharp questions over the policies of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government. The remarks highlight growing political tensions and public dissatisfaction in the country.


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Thailand’s parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative opposition Bhumjaithai party, as the country’s prime minister.


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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tough question: will Deputy PM Angela Rayner be sacked if found to have breached the ministerial code over underpaid stamp duty? Rayner referred herself to the ethics adviser after admitting a tax “mistake,” raising alarm bells about integrity and accountability. While Starmer pledges to "act" on the forthcoming report, he stops short of confirming any firing. This moment spotlights political scrutiny, legal advice around trusts, and the limits of ministerial accountability in modern Westminster.

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Thailand’s ruling party has nominated its candidate for the prime minister’s post, setting the stage for a high-stakes face-off in parliament to decide the country’s next leader.


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South Korea has launched a probe into former Prime Minister and ex-First Lady over their alleged roles in a martial law crisis that shook the nation’s democracy.


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Malawi’s Vice-President Michael Usi has submitted his nomination papers to run for president against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in general elections due in September. Representatives of Malawi’s political parties signed the Lilongwe city peace declaration—a collective pledge to maintain peace and promote fair competition in the lead-up to the September general elections.

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Argentina’s President Javier Milei faces strong pushback from lawmakers over his proposed disability reforms.


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US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a fallout between Elon Musk and Senator Marco Rubio, calling them "fake news." He emphasized that the two share a "great relationship" despite recent speculation. This statement comes amid growing political tensions and debates over tech industry regulations.

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Pakistan's PTI party has confirmed that negotiations with the government are now on hold following their decision to call off the discussions, escalating tensions in the country's political landscape.

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Ramesh Bidhuri, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji constituency, came under heavy criticism for his recent remarks on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena.
During a campaign event at Kalkaji for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Bidhuri said, "Lalu [Prasad, RJD leader] had said that he will develop roads in Bihar as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks. Lalu had lied. But I assure you just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji, Sudhar camp and inner and outer roads like Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks."
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Bidhuri is a former two-time Lok Sabha MP from South Delhi.
He is also a Delhi High Court advocate by profession.
His comment triggered off a lot of attention and went viral on social media platforms.
According to a report on Hindustan Times newspaper, the Congress party candidate from the Kalkaji constituency, Alka Lamba, accused Bidhuri of "insulting" women using his "usual indecent language."
Lamba also demanded an apology from Bidhuri for the remarks against Gandhi.
She said, "Bidhuri ji should publicly apologise and the top leaders should clarify their opinion on this."
The BJP in a statement said that the party does not tolerate any type of disrespectful comments against women.
The party added that such remarks should not be made by any member or election candidate.
After facing criticism from his own party, Bidhuri issued a clarification.
In a post on X, he said, "What I said, I compared it with what was said earlier. When two people make mistake, both need to rectify. If Congress will rectify their mistake, the same will be done by us as well."
Bidhuri was referring to an old statement of Lalu Prasad Yadav against the actress and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini.
<h2 class="p1">Another controversy&nbsp;</h2>
In another campaign rally in Rohini, Bidhuri made controversial remarks against Delhi's current Chief Minister Atishi Marlena.
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Bidhuri said, "Marlena has changed her father. Earlier she was Marlena, now she has become Singh. This is their character."
In a social media post, Bidhuri expressed regret over his remarks and said, "Some people are making statements on social media for political gains with a wrong perception based on a statement given by me in some context. My intention was not to insult anyone. But still, if anyone was hurt, then I express regret."
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किसी संदर्भ में मेरे द्वारा दिये गये बयान पर कुछ लोग ग़लत धारणा से राजनैतिक लाभ के लिए सोशल मीडिया पर बयान दे रहे है। मेरा आशय किसी को अपमानित करने का नहीं था। परंतु फिर भी अगर किसी भी व्यक्ति को दुख हुआ है तो मैं खेद प्रकट करता हूँ।<a href="https://twitter.com/JPNadda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPNadda</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Virend_Sachdeva?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Virend_Sachdeva</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PandaJay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PandaJay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANI</a>&hellip;
&mdash; Ramesh Bidhuri (@rameshbidhuri) <a href="https://twitter.com/rameshbidhuri/status/1875845514547089637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
This is not the first time Bidhuri has found himself in trouble for making controversial remarks.
Last year during a Lok Sabha session, Bidhuri received backlash for making remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali.&nbsp;
(With input from agencies)

India news: BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about Priyanka Gandhi during the build-up of Delhi elections have ignited significant backlash.

Ramesh Bidhuri, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji constituency, came under heavy criticism for his recent remarks on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena. During a campaign event at Kalkaji for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Bidhuri said, "Lalu [Prasad, RJD leader] had said that he will develop roads in Bihar as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks. Lalu had lied. But I assure you just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji, Sudhar camp and inner and outer roads like Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks." Also read: Bangladesh cancels scheduled judges' training in India amid strained ties Bidhuri is a former two-time Lok Sabha MP from South Delhi. He is also a Delhi High Court advocate by profession. His comment triggered off a lot of attention and went viral on social media platforms. According to a report on Hindustan Times newspaper, the Congress party candidate from the Kalkaji constituency, Alka Lamba, accused Bidhuri of "insulting" women using his "usual indecent language." Lamba also demanded an apology from Bidhuri for the remarks against Gandhi. She said, "Bidhuri ji should publicly apologise and the top leaders should clarify their opinion on this." The BJP in a statement said that the party does not tolerate any type of disrespectful comments against women. The party added that such remarks should not be made by any member or election candidate. After facing criticism from his own party, Bidhuri issued a clarification. In a post on X, he said, "What I said, I compared it with what was said earlier. When two people make mistake, both need to rectify. If Congress will rectify their mistake, the same will be done by us as well." Bidhuri was referring to an old statement of Lalu Prasad Yadav against the actress and BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini. Another controversy In another campaign rally in Rohini, Bidhuri made controversial remarks against Delhi's current Chief Minister Atishi Marlena. Also read: India's first positive HMPV virus case detected in Bengaluru Bidhuri said, "Marlena has changed her father. Earlier she was Marlena, now she has become Singh. This is their character." In a social media post, Bidhuri expressed regret over his remarks and said, "Some people are making statements on social media for political gains with a wrong perception based on a statement given by me in some context. My intention was not to insult anyone. But still, if anyone was hurt, then I express regret." किसी संदर्भ में मेरे द्वारा दिये गये बयान पर कुछ लोग ग़लत धारणा से राजनैतिक लाभ के लिए सोशल मीडिया पर बयान दे रहे है। मेरा आशय किसी को अपमानित करने का नहीं था। परंतु फिर भी अगर किसी भी व्यक्ति को दुख हुआ है तो मैं खेद प्रकट करता हूँ।@JPNadda @Virend_Sachdeva @PandaJay @ANI… — Ramesh Bidhuri (@rameshbidhuri) January 5, 2025 This is not the first time Bidhuri has found himself in trouble for making controversial remarks. Last year during a Lok Sabha session, Bidhuri received backlash for making remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali. (With input from agencies)

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The IMF's watchdog has raised concerns over the fund's handling of major bailouts, including those for Argentina, Ukraine, and Egypt, citing political pressures and inconsistencies in loan decisions. The report questions the effectiveness of the IMF's exceptional access policy, warning that large loans risk damaging the fund's credibility and delaying debt resolution.

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A First Information Report (F.I.R.) has been filed in Pakistan accusing Imran Khan of planning a mutiny against the armed forces and the government. The report details allegations of a conspiracy to destabilize Pakistan's military and political leadership, sparking a major controversy in the country. Khan's legal team has denied the charges, adding to the escalating political tensions.

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