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‘Harmony vital for MSME growth’

Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi has had an extensive political career, including serving as the 23rd chief minister of Bihar from 20 May 2014 to 22 February 2015.

‘Youth vital for every party’

Fatehgarh Sahib MP Dr Amar Singh is a man of many talents. He completed his MBBS degree from Amritsar Medical College and later joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). In 2019, he took the political plunge and joined the Congress.

‘Mandate shows people’s faith’

Pramod Boro is one of the prominent politicians of Assam. He is the chief executive member (CEM) of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), an autonomous region in Assam.

‘Expect wonders from Cong’

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram won the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu, the seat from where his father P Chidambaram had been the parliamentarian a record seven times.

BJD has always been fighting for the rights of Odisha: V K Pandian

Mr V K Pandian, bureaucrat turned BJD leader and close confidant of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday claimed that the Lok Sabha and the Assembly elections in the state are one-sided and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will be a clear winner. In an interview with The Statesman, he said he considers Mr Patnaik as his "Guru" while responding to questions on a range of issues.

‘Vote for someone who is passionate about causes’

As the 18th Parliamentary Elections head towards the seventh and last phase in West Bengal, the Kolkata South constituency, often touted as “Mini India”, gears up to exercise its right to adult franchise on 1 June

India needs a strong government, definitive vision: PM Modi

In an exclusive interview to The Statesman, PM Narendra Modi underscores the need for a strong government and a clear vision for India's progress. He discusses plans for the middle class, youth employment, successes in Jammu and Kashmir, and Bengal's future, highlighting the importance of a significant electoral mandate for effective governance and a Viksit Bharat by 2047.