opposition politics

Chennai, April 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised the Centre over the women's reservation issue and accused it of trying to use it as a "weapon" to tackle the opposition before undertaking the delimitation exercise based on population."The Union government is not...

New Delhi, April 10 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the Narendra Modi government's proposed delimitation exercise related to the implementation of the women's reservation law would have "serious consequences" and warrants thorough deliberation.Kharge said his party...

Mumbai, April 10 Senior opposition leaders in Maharashtra on Friday claimed that there was a "sense of unease" within the Shiv Sena despite being in power, but dismissed as speculative reports that a section of the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) will split and join the Eknath Shinde-led party.They...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 Kerala's Minister of General Education, V. Sivankutty, dismissed claims of anti-incumbency against the ruling LDF on Friday, stating that there was no visible wave or strong sentiment among the people against the government.Sivankutty was engaged in a three-way...

Kolkata, April 9 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that her government had failed to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production, accusing him of misrepresenting facts.Addressing a public rally in Agarpara in North 24...

Sivasagar, Apr 9 Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Thursday claimed that the people of Assam were voting to save democracy from the "fascist BJP government".Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sibsagar seat, claimed that people of the state were turning up at polling booths in large...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 8 Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday of remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that such statements reflect the culture and ideology of the Congress party...

New Delhi, April 8 – The controversy surrounding Congress leader Pawan Khera has intensified following his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family and the subsequent police action, drawing a strong response from the opposition, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stepping in...

Chennai, April 8 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President, M. K. Stalin, launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday over the proposed special session of Parliament on delimitation, raising concerns about its implications for southern...

Jaipur, April 7 Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot alleged on Tuesday that the BJP is "panicked" due to the fear of defeat in the Assam elections and is misusing government agencies.Gehlot made the remarks after a team of the Assam Police reached the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan...

Amaravati/Hyderabad, April 7 Leaders of the YSRCP staged a protest in Hyderabad on Tuesday, expressing concern over certain writings published by a media house, alleging that they contained derogatory remarks against their party.However, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu...

Guwahati, April 7 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated on Tuesday that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 of the 126 seats in the upcoming elections.Addressing a press conference here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as...

Chandigarh, April 5 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the opposition on Sunday of having no real issues and misleading farmers regarding crop procurement.Saini assured the farmers that every grain of their produce would be purchased, and said the opposition is spreading...

Gorakhpur (UP), April 5 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called upon BJP's young workers to remain vigilant and respond firmly, while maintaining decorum, to the negative narratives being spread by a frustrated and disheartened opposition on social media platforms."In...

Patna, April 5 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav alleged on Sunday that Bihar is lagging behind other states in the country in all development indices, but the ruling NDA has been trying to "brush aside its 21 years of failure" by blaming the opposition.Yadav, who is the leader of the...

Lucknow, April 5 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan stated on Sunday that West Bengal is on the verge of a major political shift, claiming that "Ram Rajya" (ideal rule) will be established in the state. He said that people are rallying behind the BJP by placing their trust in Prime...

New Delhi, April 5 – Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday over her remarks questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleging that her statements reflect “frustration” amid electoral pressure.Reacting to...

Shimla, April 4 Facing criticism from the opposition over the Chester Hill land case in Solan, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered a fresh inquiry into allegations of a "benami" land deal and violation of Section 118 of the HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act.Section 118 restricts...

Bengaluru, April 4 Congress general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Saturday over alleged disparaging remarks made by former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during an assembly bypoll campaign in...

Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, placing women's political empowerment at the core of his campaign, emphasized the Centre's commitment to the Women's Reservation Bill on Saturday, asserting that the 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures would become a...