Editor's Pick: Poll dates to Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura announced

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday announced the schedule for election to state assembles of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. Polling in Tripura would be held on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya head to polls on February 27. Counting for the three elections takes place on March 2. Whilst the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be seeking a continued term in Tripura, the Left which has reached an electoral understanding with Congress in the state is hoping to make a comeback. The elections would also be important for Mamata Banerjee-spearheaded Trinamool Congress (TMC) which is looking to spread its influence beyond West Bengal. Following a failed attempt in Goa last year, it is investing its energies in Tripura and Meghalaya. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is the ruling party in Nagaland while the National People’s Party (NPP) is the only political party from the northeast that is recognised as a national party and is at the helm in Meghalaya. BJP is only the junior partner in both the governments and would be trying to expand its footprint. Party President J.P. Nadda in his recent address at the party’s national executive had called upon members to ensure the victory of the party in all the nine assembly elections scheduled for this year. Other than the three states, the EC also announced by-polls to six assembly seats across five states and to the Lok Sabha constituency of Lakshadweep. The assembly seats include Tamil Nadu’s Erode East, West Bengal’s Sagardighi and Maharashtra’s Kasba Peth and Chinchwad, Lumla in Arunachal Pradesh and Ramgarh in Jharkhand. They go to polls on February 27 with results slated for March 2. The Hindu’s Editorials Check, do not cross: On the government’s attack on the judiciary Risks and rewards: On jallikattu deaths The Hindu’s Daily News Quiz Name the Saudi Arabian football club that recently signed the Portugese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Al Hilal Al Fateh Al-Nassr Al-Ittihad To know the answer and to play the full quiz, click here. [logo] Editor's Pick 19 JANUARY 2023 [The Hindu logo] In the Editor's Pick newsletter, The Hindu explains why a story was important enough to be carried on the front page of today's edition of our newspaper. [Arrow]( [Open in browser]( [Mail icon]( [More newsletters]( Poll dates to Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura announced The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday[announced the schedule]( for election to state assembles of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. Polling in Tripura would be held on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya head to polls on February 27. Counting for the three elections takes place on March 2. Whilst the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be seeking a continued term in Tripura, the Left which has reached an electoral understanding with Congress in the state is hoping to make a comeback. The elections would also be important for Mamata Banerjee-spearheaded Trinamool Congress (TMC) which is looking to spread its influence beyond West Bengal. Following a failed attempt in Goa last year, it is investing its energies in Tripura and Meghalaya. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is the ruling party in Nagaland while the National People’s Party (NPP) is the only political party from the northeast that is recognised as a national party and is at the helm in Meghalaya. BJP is only the junior partner in both the governments and would be trying to expand its footprint. Party President J.P. Nadda in his recent address at the party’s national executive had called upon members to ensure the victory of the party in all the nine assembly elections scheduled for this year. Other than the three states, the EC also announced by-polls to six assembly seats across five states and to the Lok Sabha constituency of Lakshadweep. The assembly seats include Tamil Nadu’s Erode East, West Bengal’s Sagardighi and Maharashtra’s Kasba Peth and Chinchwad, Lumla in Arunachal Pradesh and Ramgarh in Jharkhand. They go to polls on February 27 with results slated for March 2. The Hindu’s Editorials [Arrow][Check, do not cross: On the government’s attack on the judiciaryÂ]( [Arrow][Risks and rewards: On jallikattu deathsÂ]( The Hindu’s Daily News Quiz Name the Saudi Arabian football club that recently signed the Portugese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. - Al Hilal - Al Fateh - Al-Nassr - Al-Ittihad To know the answer and to play the full quiz, [click here](. Are you a book lover looking for your next literary adventure? Look no further than “The Hindu On Books” weekly newsletter! We scour the shelves to bring you the best new releases and hidden gems in all genres. With in-depth book reviews and recommendations, you can trust that you will find your next literary love here. Sign up now and discover your next favorite book!" [Subscribe Now!]( Today’s Best Reads [[Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours] Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours]( [[Annual Status of Education Report 2022 flags widening learning gaps] Annual Status of Education Report 2022 flags widening learning gaps]( [[A Sunday clinic for sex workers] A Sunday clinic for sex workers]( [[Twitter to lay off 50 more workers: report] Twitter to lay off 50 more workers: report]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](