Operation Lotus
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Clash between BJP, Shinde Sena intensifies ahead of Maharashtra local body polls
Maharashtra | November 27, 2025 15:31 ISTA day after BJP inducted Shiv Sena leader Rupasingh Dhal, the Shinde faction responded by bringing BJP’s female leader Roshnil Fernandes into their party. Shiv Sena warned that any attempts to poach their members would be met with reciprocal actions.
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Eknath Shinde dismisses claims of rift in Mahayuti, calls meeting with Amit Shah a 'courtesy visit'
Maharashtra | November 19, 2025 22:59 ISTShinde on Wednesday skipped an event hosted by Devendra Fadnavis, even though he had been invited. The programme, which focused on the newly implemented criminal laws, was held at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and attended by Fadnavis as well as his deputy, Ajit Pawar.
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ACB team denied entry to Kejriwal's house to probe Rs 15 cr allegations, LG orders probe | 10 points
Delhi | February 07, 2025 18:57 ISTDelhi Assembly Election results 2025: Polling for the 70-member Delhi Assembly took place on February 5, with the votes set to be counted on Saturday. The results will determine whether the AAP secures a third consecutive term in power or the BJP ends its 27-year wait to rule the capital.
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Delhi: Under 'Operation Lotus', BJP wants to delete 5,000 votes in my constituency, claims Kejriwal
Delhi | December 29, 2024 12:36 ISTDelhi elections 2025: In the last two assembly elections in 2015 and 2020, the AAP routed the BJP restricting it to three and eight seats, respectively. This time, the BJP is hopeful to dislodge the AAP government riding on corruption, pollution and other issues.
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Delhi Police visits minister Atishi's home amidst 'poaching' claims, AAP leader reacts sharply
Delhi | February 04, 2024 16:05 ISTDelhi Police's crime branch visited Minister Atishi's home, serving a notice related to the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) claims of BJP poaching attempts. This follows a similar notice to Chief Minister Kejriwal. Atishi's absence led to the notice awaiting her or her officer on special duty.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claims BJP attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabilise his govt
Karnataka | October 28, 2023 20:09 ISTKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that 'Operation Kamala' is being prepared in the state. He mentioned that the saffron party (referring to the BJP) would never be successful in this campaign.
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BJP trying to buy 20-30 TRS MLAs, topple government, alleges Telangana CM
India | October 30, 2022 19:09 ISTAddressing a poll rally at bypoll-bound Munugode Rao segment, Rao referred to the TRS MLAs case and said “brokers” from Delhi came and attempted to bribe the MLAs by offering Rs 100 crore each. However, the legislators, who are real sons of the soil, rebuffed the offer.
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AAP MLAs hold dharna outside CBI office, demand probe into BJP's alleged 'Operation Lotus'
India | December 15, 2022 16:05 ISTAAP MLAs protest against "Operation Lotus": The AAP had earlier said it would meet Jaiswal to demand a probe into the alleged attempts to unseat non-BJP governments in various states by the saffron party by poaching legislators under 'Operation Lotus'.
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AAP MLAs to meet CBI director today, seek probe into alleged 'Operation Lotus'
India | August 31, 2022 12:50 ISTOperation Lotus: The AAP leaders including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal have claimed that the BJP targeted 40 MLAs of the ruling party in Delhi offering them Rs 20 crore each to switch sides.
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What is 'Operation Lotus'? BJP's plan to win Maharashtra Assembly floor test
Politics | November 24, 2019 20:35 ISTDespite having Devendra Fadnavis as the sworn Chief Minister of Maharashtra, BJP faces an uphill task to prove its majority in the upcoming floor test in the assembly. To make sure that the BJP has the numbers, the party has come up with 'Operation Lotus'.
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BJP's 'Operation Bengal' now focuses on Assembly polls
India | July 25, 2019 10:00 ISTWith eyes firmly fixed on the next Assembly polls due in two years, an ambitious Bharatiya Janata Party is now going all out to strengthen the party at booth level in all the 294 West Bengal constituencies by leveraging its ongoing membership drive.
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Karnataka political crisis: Section 144 imposed at Vidhana Soudha from 11th-14th July
Politics | July 10, 2019 23:55 ISTAmid an ongoing political crisis in Karnataka, Section 144 has been imposed at the state assembly Vidhana Soudha from 11 to 14 July, according to ANI reports. It prohibits an assembly of more than 4 people in an area.
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Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs MLAs to attend CLP meeting on 18 January
Politics | January 17, 2019 8:51 ISTFormer Karnataka CM & Congress leader Siddaramaiah directs MLAs to attend CLP meeting to be held on 18 January. Warns anti-defection law will be used against those who fail to attend meeting.
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'Am in touch with Cong MLAs in Mumbai hotel': Karnataka CM denies any threat to his govt
Politics | January 16, 2019 12:38 ISTOn Tuesday, Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar emphasised that the state government is “stable” and will complete its full term.
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Operation Lotus | Govt is stable, it will run for full 5 yrs under leadership of CM: Karnataka Minister Shivakumar
Politics | January 15, 2019 14:52 ISTTrashing the charges, the saffron party said the coalition partners were hiding their shortcomings and internal strife by making false accusations at the opposition.
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Operation Lotus for real; 3 Congress MLAs camping in Mumbai hotel, alleges Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar
India | January 14, 2019 12:18 ISTFormer Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress state President Dinesh Gundu Rao were aware of the development, the minister further said.
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Yeddyurappa Calls Off Operation Lotus
Politics | May 30, 2011 19:52 ISTBangalore, May 30: Under attack from Congress and JDS besides battling threats of being ousted, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said his government enjoyed majority and there was no need for 'Operation Lotus'
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