PoliticsDismissing rumors of a 150-seat compromise for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam has staked a claim for 200 constituencies. He insists that equal respect and a substantial share are non-negotiable for the party to remain a viable force in the state.
Politics“There must be equal respect and an equal share,” declared Rajendra Pal Gautam, the Congress party’s in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, regarding the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Dismissing rumors of smaller demands, he asserted that the nation's oldest party requires a substantial and fair footing within the INDIA bloc alliance.
PoliticsRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has sanctioned contracts totaling ₹370 crore to accelerate infrastructure and electrification across 641 hectares within the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar industrial zone. The move marks a significant expansion phase aimed at bolstering the region's manufacturing capacity and attracting further private investment into the state’s industrial hubs.
PoliticsIn a rare display of political convergence, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray led a joint march toward the BMC headquarters. The protest targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, fueling national demands for his resignation over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision process.
PoliticsAcross 2,309 polling booths, thousands of BJP and NDA supporters marched in synchronized padyatras on the final day of the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. The massive mobilization served as a final display of organizational reach, aimed at converting weeks of grassroots campaigning into a decisive mandate for candidate Debashish Sharma.
PoliticsA sea of supporters swarmed Dharapuram on Sunday as Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay campaigned for TVK candidate P. Sathyabama. The roadshow marked the final push in a volatile by-election, with the Chief Minister framing the contest as a critical test for his party’s political future in Tamil Nadu.
Politics“If no one is above the law, Gyanesh Kumar should not get that exemption either,” stated Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal, responding to a fresh vigilance inquiry into the Chief Election Commissioner’s conduct during his 2006 term as Kerala’s Public Works Department Secretary.
PoliticsJoined in a rare public display of unity, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a protest march toward the BMC headquarters on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
PoliticsThe joint march led by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray toward the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters is nothing more than a calculated performance, according to Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat. He argued the protest against the Election Commission serves only to manufacture an illusion of relevance ahead of looming electoral battles.
PoliticsWith nine lakh voters reportedly scrubbed from electoral rolls following the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, BSP leader Mayawati has ordered her Uttarakhand unit to mobilize on a war footing. The directive aims to restore disenfranchised voters to the registry ahead of critical assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
PoliticsProtesters surged toward barricades near Ashok Road this week, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations follow allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, sparking a direct confrontation between opposition groups, student activists, and police in the heart of the capital.
PoliticsDelhi Police detained AISA president Neha Bora and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday as authorities moved to break up consecutive days of demonstrations. Protesters are demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing deep-seated concerns over the integrity of electoral roll revisions and institutional independence.
PoliticsEleven lakh homes across Andhra Pradesh remain stalled in various stages of construction, according to YSRCP Ponnur coordinator Ambati Murali Krishna. He accused the ruling TDP coalition of neglecting infrastructure started under the previous administration while failing to launch any new housing initiatives over the past two and a half years.
PoliticsThe All India Trinamool Congress has launched a scathing critique of the latest parliamentary committee reshuffle, labeling the removal of two of its MPs from chairperson roles an affront to democratic norms. Party leader Kunal Ghosh condemned the move as a partisan effort to install favorable figures in oversight positions.
PoliticsPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann extended his congratulations to former hockey captain Pargat Singh on Sunday, following his selection as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. The Chief Minister offered a sports-themed appraisal of the political shift, emphasizing the necessity of teamwork for achieving electoral goals.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of overseeing massive electoral dishonesty, fueling a growing wave of opposition dissent. Speaking in Etawah, Yadav vowed to expose the commission’s alleged irregularities as protests against the Election Commission intensify across Delhi and Mumbai.
PoliticsFormer Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has pushed back against calls to boycott elections, asserting that participating in the democratic process remains a fundamental right. His comments follow a joint protest march led by Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray, who are demanding the cancellation of the state's electoral roll revision.
PoliticsOver 158 million Brazilians cast ballots this Sunday in the largest general election in the nation’s history. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeks a fourth, non-consecutive term, facing a direct challenge from Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who carries the political mantle of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
PoliticsPunjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused the Aam Aadmi Party administration of presiding over a complete collapse of public safety. Citing a string of violent attacks and murders across the state, Dhillon argued that unchecked criminal activity has left ordinary citizens terrified and the government’s promises of security hollow.
PoliticsBJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, demanding to know why leadership remains silent on Captain Smit Machchhar. While the pilot received international praise for saving passengers on a flydubai flight, Trivedi claims the opposition party refuses to acknowledge his bravery for political reasons.
PoliticsTiruppur District Police have registered a case against opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly involving a minor in a campaign rally for the upcoming Dharapuram by-election. Authorities claim the incident, which occurred near the Periyar statue, violated strict Election Commission guidelines prohibiting children from participating in political activities.
PoliticsBy establishing India House in the heart of London in 1905, Shyamji Krishna Varma ignited a fire of resistance that mobilized the diaspora against colonial rule. Today, national leaders honored the revolutionary scholar on his birth anniversary, marking his transition from a Sanskrit academic to a fierce advocate for sovereignty.
PoliticsA violent scuffle during a press conference in Gorakhpur has triggered a sweeping disciplinary purge within the Samajwadi Party. National President Akhilesh Yadav dissolved the entire district and city executive committees, stripping all office-bearers of their responsibilities to contain internal unrest ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
PoliticsUddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a joint march to the BMC headquarters on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The rare alliance between the estranged cousins signals escalating opposition fury over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the integrity of the voting process.
PoliticsPolitics serves as a vehicle for public service rather than a pursuit of power, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He vowed to translate the Prime Minister’s vision for a developed nation into a localized mission reaching every village across the state.
PoliticsIn a rare display of political unity, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a massive protest in Mumbai on Sunday, joined by Sharad Pawar, to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the state’s electoral roll revision process and the broader integrity of voting.
PoliticsCongress leader Malayinkeezhu Venugopal has formally petitioned Kerala’s Home Minister to revive a stalled 2006 vigilance inquiry into Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The complaint centers on allegations of corruption and administrative misconduct during Kumar’s tenure as the state’s Public Works Department Secretary, specifically regarding a major highway project.
PoliticsWith polling for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats set for October 23, the Bharatiya Janata Party has officially named three candidates to contest the Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies. This move intensifies the electoral race as incumbents prepare to vacate their positions this December.
PoliticsPushkar Singh Dhami broke with tradition on Sunday, chairing the first-ever Uttarakhand state cabinet meeting held outside Dehradun. By convening officials at the NHPC complex in Banbasa, near the India-Nepal border, the Chief Minister signaled a shift toward decentralizing governance and addressing the specific needs of the state's remote frontier regions.
PoliticsPolitics serves as a vehicle for public service rather than a quest for power, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared following a strategic meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Saini announced that the state government aims to translate this vision into local action across every village in the state.