indian politics

New Delhi, March 30 BJP's Nishikant Dubey refuted allegations on Monday that he disrespected Biju Patnaik, asserting that he always held the former Odisha chief minister in high regard, as political leaders from the state responded to the MP.Dubey, in a statement on March 27, had claimed that...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that he would like the opposition to win the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union territory, but added that the final decision rests with the people.Assembly elections will be held in West Bengal...

President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the people, especially the Jain brothers and sisters, on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In her message, President Murmu stated that the five principles of Bhagwan Mahavir – Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on Maoist ideology in the Lok Sabha on Monday, asserting that the core principle of Maoists – "political power grows out of the barrel of a gun" – shows they have no interest in serving the people or promoting...

New Delhi, March 30 Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct his MPs to conduct thorough research before raising issues in Parliament.This came after BJP MP K Laxman accused the Congress and other opposition parties of appeasement and engaging in...

New Delhi, March 30 Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday sought clarification from the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha regarding the motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, submitted by opposition parties.Raising the issue during the resumed session of the...

New Delhi, March 30 A day after resigning from the Trinamool Congress, West Bengal MLA Qazi Abdur Rahim joined the Congress on Monday, saying he has "returned home".Rahim, the sitting MLA from the Baduria constituency in North 24 Parganas district, had resigned from all his party posts on...

Patna, March 30 – Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, alleged on Monday that Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, resigned from his position as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) under pressure from the BJP.Reacting to the development, Tejashwi said that while it is customary for a...

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi interacted with party workers in Assam as part of the "Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvaad" program this afternoon. Addressing the party workers, Mr. Modi stated that the atmosphere in Assam is clear, and the people of the state are ready to vote...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister J.P. Nadda launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led INDIA Bloc in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, accusing it of lacking commitment to democratic principles, parliamentary decorum, or meaningful debate.Speaking during proceedings in the Upper House, Nadda...

Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J P Nadda has accused the Congress and the I.N.D.I.A. bloc of practicing appeasement politics and treating the Muslim community primarily as a vote bank. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Nadda said that the opposition parties have neither...

Ahmedabad, March 30 The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday selected Harshad Parmar, son of former BJP MLA Govind Parmar, for the upcoming by-election to the Umreth assembly constituency in Gujarat.Govind Parmar, who represented the Umreth seat in the Anand district, died on March 6 at the...

New Delhi, March 30 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that "Bahujans" have absolutely no representation in the senior leadership of any institution, and that "we are fighting against this discrimination."The leader of the opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha vowed to ensure that every...

Meerut (UP), March 29 Launching a scathing attack on the Centre, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday that while the country was supposed to become a "global leader," it has instead turned into a "global follower."Addressing an event in Sakauti village in Meerut, he said the...

Kochi, March 29 In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at an NDA rally alleging that the UDF and LDF have "plundered" Kerala, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera said on Sunday that the Prime Minister had been "absent" when the state needed him the most.Addressing a press...

Palakkad (Kerala), March 29 Allegations of sexual assault involving former Congress leaders in Palakkad have become a topic of discussion in the Kerala Assembly elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to the matter at an NDA rally on Sunday.In what appeared to be a reference to...

Silchar (Assam), March 29 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the BJP-led NDA was expanding its reach across the country, with people voting for its transparent and efficient governance.He asserted that the party will not only retain power in Assam in the upcoming elections...

Kolkata, March 29 Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have a tacit understanding with former Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury and Humayun Kabir, chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.Addressing a public...

Tinsukia/Dhemaji (Assam), March 29 BJP chief Nitin Nabin asserted on Sunday that the party will achieve a hat-trick in Assam by forming the government for the third consecutive term.Addressing an election rally in support of Margherita candidate and sitting BJP MLA Bhaskar Sharma, Nabin also...

Thrissur (Kerala), March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-energy roadshow in Thrissur on Sunday as part of the NDA’s campaign for the upcoming assembly elections, drawing thousands of people and turning the event into a vibrant cultural spectacle.The roadshow began near the District...