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After the initial shock and grief of the April 2025 terrorist attack that killed 26 unarmed men on south Kashmir’s Baisaran meadow, Peerzada Ashiq finds that locals grapple with an uncertain future. Tourism is low, livelihoods have been lost, and heightened security measures are in place
The presence of TVK founder Vijay is said to have turned the contest into a three-cornered one instead of the usual bipolar race, paving the way for closer electoral battles than in the past
ED will exercise complete dominance over State powers if police were mandated to register FIRs based on every other informatiion shared by the central agency, the State contends in its review plea
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Predominantly agrarian, one of the primary demands has been implementation of irrigation schemes to support agriculture, and setting up of agro-based industries to help marketing the produce.
The constituency reflects a blend of historical significance and present-day concerns, where issues such as tourism development, livelihood, infrastructure gaps and employment opportunities are expected to shape voter choices in the upcoming polls.
The Baramati bypoll holds significance, as these will be the first elections since the death of the eight-time MLA from the constituency, Ajit Pawar
The DCRE Inspector, identified as Srinivas, has levelled serious allegations about misuse of power by IPS officers while SP Kashinath has written to the DGP highlighting his concerns
She was speaking at the concluding rally of her political campaign in Baramati
Mr. Ponmudi’s son Gowtham Sigamani has been fielded in Tirukoilur Assembly constituency, which elected Mr. Ponmondi in the 2021 elections. Vinod Gandhi, the son of Mr. Gandhi, is contesting from the Ranipet constituency