political leadership

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 – Even as senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tried to downplay the issue, the debate over the Chief Ministership in Kerala refuses to die down, and has turned speculation into a daily spectacle.“There is no need now for a discussion on the Chief Minister’s...

Shillong, March 25 National People's Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that his party is working to expand its base in neighboring Assam, identifying specific constituencies where it has established long-term relationships with local leaders.The...

New Delhi, March 25 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again topped the global list of most popular leaders, achieving an approval rating of 68 per cent, according to a survey by Morning Consult, a reputed US-based data analytics firm.According to the survey conducted by Morning Consult...

Karimnagar (Telangana), March 25 Senior Congress leader and former minister T Jeevan Reddy announced his resignation from the party on Wednesday.During a meeting with his supporters at the district headquarters in Jagtial, Reddy announced his resignation, bringing an end to his long-standing...

Kolkata, March 25 – Alleging that the TMC has gained votes from Muslim voters but has not provided adequate support to the community, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday claimed that Mamata Banerjee's politics have inadvertently benefited the BJP in West Bengal.Addressing a press...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 25 Senior Congress leader P J Kurien stated on Wednesday that the UDF would return to power in Kerala after the April 9 Assembly elections, and former minister Ramesh Chennithala would become the Chief Minister.The former Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Kurien...

Guwahati, March 24 – Veteran Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on Tuesday, intensified his attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, describing the upcoming Assembly elections as a battle between the "genuine" and the "fake" Congress.Addressing...

Kolkata, March 24 – On Tuesday night, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee resigned from several "ministerial" positions she currently held, amidst the crucial two-phase state assembly elections in West Bengal, scheduled for next month.Mamata Banerjee is a candidate for the Bhabanipur assembly...

New Delhi, March 24 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was unopposed elected as the president of JD (U) on Tuesday, with no other candidate filing nomination for the party's top post.This is the fourth time Kumar, 75, has become the party chief.Having already been in charge of the party since...

Hyderabad, March 24: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president, Mahesh Kumar Goud, met senior Congress leader and former minister T. Jeevan Reddy in Jagtial on Tuesday to persuade him to withdraw his decision to quit the party.Mahesh Kumar Goud said he requested Jeevan Reddy not to resign...

New Delhi, March 23 BJP national president Nitin Nabin will embark on a two-day visit to West Bengal on Tuesday to review the party's preparedness for the upcoming assembly polls in the TMC-ruled state.During his visit, Nabin will preside over a series of "high-level strategic meetings" with...

New Delhi, March 23 Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday hailed Narendra Modi as "not just a person, but an idea and an institution" as he completed a historic 8,931 days in public office as the prime minister.Addressing a press conference here, Chouhan noted that Modi has now become...

Patna, March 23 – Amid significant political developments in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has made a significant statement about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, indicating that his influence in the state's governance will continue.Addressing a gathering during the 'Samriddhi...

Patna, March 23 JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar on Monday praised his father, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, for his efforts in reducing violence along religious and caste lines in the state.The 44-year-old, who entered active politics just a couple of weeks ago, interacted with journalists at...

Guwahati, March 23 – Reacting to Nandita Gorlosa's defection to the Congress, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia said on Monday that he had personally urged her to stay in the party, but she chose to make a "personal decision."Saikia recalled that ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections, he had...

New Delhi, March 23 – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of government in India, the BJP on Monday hailed the achievement, calling it a proud moment.This marks a milestone, as PM Modi surpassed the record of 8,930 days held by former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan...

Amaravati, March 23 – Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for becoming the longest-serving head of government.Pawan Kalyan posted on X, expressing his heartfelt congratulations...

Seoul, March 23 – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was reappointed as chairman of the State Affairs Commission at the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) following last month's ruling party congress, state media reported on Monday.Kim was reappointed chairman of the State...

New Delhi, March 22 Top Union ministers on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for setting a record of 8,931 days in public life, first as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister, saying it reflects his deep commitment to nation-first governance and enhancing...

Guwahati, March 22 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence on Sunday that the BJP would achieve a decisive victory in the Barak Valley in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party is well-positioned to win at least 10 Assembly constituencies in the region...