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HALIFAX — A day after Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston led the Progressive Conservatives to a massive majority win, the Liberals were licking their wounds and wondering why their party was almost wiped off the political map. On Wednesday morning, once all the ballots were counted, the incumbent Tories had secured 43 of the 55 seats in the legislature, an increase of nine. The NDP won nine seats, an increase of three, and the Liberals fell to only two seats, a dozen less than when the campaign started. One Independent candidate held her seat — a first for the province. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, a 40-year-old former cabinet minister, lost his seat after a long, see-saw battle with his Tory rival in the riding of Yarmouth — Churchill's hometown on Nova Scotia's southwestern shore. The Liberals had to give up their role as official opposition and the party barely held on to official party status. "At the end of the day, this falls on my shoulders," Churchill said afterwards. "This loss belongs to me and me alone." But it would be wrong to blame Churchill for his party's collapse at the polls, says Tom Urbaniak, a political science professor at Cape Breton University in Sydney, N.S. "Zach Churchill was dealing with a damaged Liberal brand — damaged in large part by the current standing of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau," Urbaniak said in an interview Wednesday, adding that Houston took advantage of that weakness. "(Churchill) was portrayed as Justin Trudeau's junior protege. And that stuck with some Nova Scotians." Throughout the campaign, Houston and his Tory colleagues tried to link Trudeau — whose Liberals are trailing the federal Tories by about 20 points in the polls — with Churchill, a well-spoken career politician who was elected to lead the provincial party in July 2022. "We know Zach Churchill defends his federal cousins at every turn,” provincial Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith said in a statement early in the campaign. “Once again, when Zach Churchill had the choice to stand up for Nova Scotians or stand with Justin Trudeau, he chose Trudeau.” Churchill was also hobbled by a relatively low provincial profile, Urbaniak said. Despite the fact that he had held the riding of Yarmouth for the past 14 years and served in the cabinet of former Liberal premier Stephen McNeil, Churchill failed to leave much of an impression on the electorate, he said. Part of the problem was that McNeil, who served as premier from 2013 to 2021, rarely let his ministers spend much time in the limelight. "Stephen McNeil, at times, ran a one-person government," the professor said. "The premier made the big decisions .... That came back to hurt Zach Churchill." As well, Houston's decision to call an early election also stung the Liberals and the NDP, both of which were still nominating candidates when the campaign started. On another front, the Liberals in southwestern Nova Scotia were hurt by the fact that residents in several fishing communities had long complained about what they said was the federal Liberal government's failure to stop the illegal fishing of lobsters and baby eels. "The perceived federal mismanagement was a factor in some ridings," Urbaniak said, pointing to the Acadian riding of Clare, which had been held by the Liberals for the past 31 years. Liberal candidate Ronnie LeBlanc, a local fisherman, lost the riding to rookie Tory candidate Ryan Robicheau on Tuesday night by more than 1,000 votes. During the campaign, Churchill promised to establish an inquiry into illegal fishing, but voters on the South Shore were unimpressed. The Tories won all nine ridings in the region. It was Churchill's first election as leader. On Tuesday night, he declined to say if he would stay in the role. Neither Churchill nor Houston were available for an interview Wednesday. As for the NDP, party leader Claudia Chender said she was looking forward to taking on the large Tory majority. "I think what we take away from being the official Opposition is that people are looking for a strong voice and they are looking for a different voice,” said Chender, a 48-year-old lawyer. It was also her first election as leader. She said her priorities include pushing for more protection for renters, and reducing the number of people still seeking a doctor. The three additional seats won by the NDP are all in the Halifax area, part of the party’s traditional power base. Chender said the election results showed her party has room to grow, particularly along the South Shore and in Cape Breton. “In many ridings across this province there were tight two- or three-way races and we are building,” she said. “I think that work has started and will continue.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)’s Mufti Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique who contested from Malegaon central in the Maharashtra Assembly elections won the seat by a mere 162 votes. Khalique won bagging 1,09,332 in a close contest against the Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra party’s Asif Sheikh Rasheed with 1,09,257. Abdul Khalique is a prominent political figure and candidate representing the AIMIM from the Malegaon Central constituency in Maharashtra. Born on January 30, 1961, in Nayapura, he has established himself as a businessperson and social worker within the community. Khalique previously won the Assembly election in 2019, marking his first term as an MLA. He is known for his active involvement in local welfare initiatives and has garnered a reputation as a significant leader among the Muslim population in Malegaon. Despite his political contributions, Khalique’s career has not been without controversy. He faced multiple legal challenges, with several cases registered against him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Mumbai Police Act. These include allegations related to public order offences. His father, Mohammed Abdul Khalique, has also been influential in shaping his political journey. The AIMIM has only won one of the 16 Assembly seats that the party contested in the Maharashtra elections. Former MP Imtiyaz Jaleel lost Aurangabad East after a close contest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Atul Moreshwar Save. He lost the seats by a mere 2161 votes. AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi congratulated Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique for his second consecutive win in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Taking on X, Owaisi thanked the people of Maharashtra and extended his wishes to other AIMIM candidates who lost the elections. “To our candidates, party workers and supporters, I urge you all to not lose heart and work with renewed resolve. If anything, the election results show that the people are looking for a genuine political alternative and that Majlis has established itself in Maharashtra’s politics,” Owaisi wrote on X. Congratulations to Mufti Ismail sahab on being elected as Malegaon MLA for a second time. I am thankful to the people of Maharashtra who voted for us in large numbers. To our candidates, party workers and supporters, I urge you all to not lose heart and work with renewed resolve.... He also extended wishes to Imtiaz Jaleel who lost the Aurangabad East seat to BJP’s Atul Moreshwar Save. While Save scored 93274 votes, Jaleel secured 91113 votes. “ @imtiaz_jaleel led the party in a tough battle & and his own seat wasn’t easy. But I am confident that he will bounce back again inshallah. Imtiaz Jaleel is not a typical politician, and I (am) sure that this is just a hiccup in his political journey,” Owaisi wrote on X.On the other hand, Manchester City, managed by the tactical genius Pep Guardiola, are no strangers to success in European competitions. With a formidable lineup featuring the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Ruben Dias, the English side will be aiming to make a deep run in the Champions League and add another prestigious trophy to their collection.The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of online misinformation and the impact it can have on individuals and organizations. Lüde Group's proactive response to the situation underscores its commitment to confronting falsehoods and safeguarding its reputation from unwarranted attacks.Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) Price Target Raised to $14.50
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