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BJP fields Brij Bhushan's son from Kaiserganjj for LS polls

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May 02, 2024 18:05

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If last year's elections for the Wrestling Federation of India's executive council was all about proxy candidates whose main claim to fame was absolute loyalty to the WFI's former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for the Kaiserganj seat in Uttar Pradesh follows an identical template.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is fielding Karan Bhushan Singh, son of the sitting MP Brij Bhushan. It is worth noting that Karan was last year anointed by his father as his replacement for presidentship of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association.

Jan 31, 2024 17:01

Jay Shah reappointed ACC president for 3rd 1-yr term

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RWITC members ok BMC takeover of Mahalaxmi Racecourse

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Jan 30, 2024 18:01

Shelved ICC TV rights deal: ZEE 'unaware' of Disney legal action

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Jan 30, 2024 17:01

Railway Board CEO Anil Kumar Lahoti named TRAI chairman

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Jan 29, 2024 19:01

‘Head of State’ security for India Davis Cup team in Pak

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2 months on, ICC lift Sri Lanka Cricket suspension

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Murugappa Grp's CSR arm expands focus to include sports

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Madrid to join F1 calendar from 2026 in new long-term deal

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Jan 27, 2024 17:01

ICC issues RFP for 'social responsibility provider' for '24-'27

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Goa govt will back tourneys like WTT Star Contender: CM

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