PoliticsCPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby has called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, characterizing the current Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls as a systematic purge. Baby’s demand follows reports that fellow commissioners repeatedly challenged the CEC's procedural decisions over the past ten months.
PoliticsLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and London School of Economics Professor Susan Marks in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting, confirmed by the All India Congress Committee, brought together the senior opposition leader, a key diplomatic envoy, and a prominent scholar of international law.
PoliticsCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Election Commission of India of abetting an assault on democracy, characterizing any failure to address reported irregularities as an act of treason. Her sharp rebuke follows allegations that top election officials repeatedly dissented against internal decision-making processes over the past ten months.
PoliticsCongress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi has leveled a sharp critique against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the poll body is functioning as a tool of the executive. Singhvi claims the CEC has systematically sidelined fellow commissioners, effectively turning a constitutional institution into a mechanism for partisan objectives.
PoliticsAam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating a mass vote-rigging scheme, calling for his immediate arrest on sedition charges. Citing reports of unauthorized executive actions, Kejriwal demanded the annulment of recent assembly elections in Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has cast doubt on the Election Commission of India’s impartiality, citing internal dissent within the poll body as evidence that his supporters were systematically purged from electoral rolls. Speaking in Lucknow, the former Chief Minister alleged a coordinated effort to disenfranchise his party's base during recent polls.
PoliticsThe Karnataka BJP has launched a fierce campaign against the state administration, alleging that reckless fiscal management has pushed the region into a debt trap exceeding Rs 8.24 lakh crore. Opposition leaders claim the Finance Department has issued a formal warning against further unbudgeted financial commitments.
PoliticsKarnataka BJP leaders gathered at the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue in Bengaluru on Wednesday to denounce the state administration, accusing the Congress-led government of economic insolvency and the misappropriation of welfare funds meant for Dalit communities. The protest intensified calls for Finance Minister DK Shivakumar to step down.
PoliticsA former High Court judge has resigned from Maharashtra’s UCC drafting committee, sparking fresh confrontation. Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh seized on the departure to condemn the BJP’s state-by-state legislative campaign, arguing that the party is weaponizing civil law to drive political polarization rather than genuine legal reform.
Politics“If we fight, there's nothing to lose, except the chains of slavery,” BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared on Wednesday, throwing his support behind farmers protesting the Telangana government’s refusal to release irrigation water from the Jurala Project despite sufficient reserves in the reservoir.
PoliticsConflict: Opposition leaders are calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports that two fellow commissioners lodged 14 formal objections against his decisions. The Indian National Congress has scheduled an urgent briefing to address allegations that the integrity of the Election Commission has been fundamentally compromised.
PoliticsOpposition leaders are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports that his colleagues, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, registered 14 formal objections to his decisions over the past ten months. The allegations have sparked a fierce debate over the integrity of India’s electoral processes.
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PoliticsConflict erupted after a stand-up performance during Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore featured mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP officials condemned the act as a disrespectful assault on Indian family values and the dignity of the Prime Minister’s late mother, sparking a heated political standoff.
PoliticsCiting Supreme Court intervention in Delhi’s electoral roll revision, Congress MP Mallu Ravi is calling for the immediate application of judicial safeguards to the Special Intensive Revision process in Telangana. He argues that arbitrary voter deletions threaten fundamental democratic rights and mirror ongoing national concerns regarding electoral integrity.
Politics“Everyone knows who is operating under the BJP's patronage,” Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh declared Tuesday, warning that a split in the opposition vote would hand victory to the BJP in the upcoming Rejinagar by-election. He urged voters to consolidate behind party nominee Rabiul Alam Chowdhury to prevent a fragmented mandate.
PoliticsWith assembly elections looming in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, BSP chief Mayawati has summoned party leadership to Lucknow for a high-stakes strategy session. Starting at 11 AM, the meeting aims to tighten booth-level organization and finalize candidate selection protocols as the party navigates a shifting political landscape.
PoliticsA 31-member parliamentary committee on Home Affairs convenes at Parliament House today to tackle two pressing national agendas: the rising incidence of crimes against children and the efficacy of federal funding in the northeastern states, with top ministry officials expected to provide testimony throughout the dual-session hearing.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has called for the immediate suspension and legal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows reports of internal dissent within the Election Commission, where fellow commissioners allegedly raised objections regarding irregularities in the Special Summary Revision process.
PoliticsIran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved a bill authorizing the seizure of cargo and the temporary detention of vessels failing to comply with transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the legal pressure on maritime traffic amid heightened regional tensions with the United States.
PoliticsA political firestorm erupted Wednesday following reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected 14 times in ten months to decisions made by CEC Gyanesh Kumar without their consultation. The internal friction has prompted opposition leaders to demand the Chief Election Commissioner’s immediate removal.
PoliticsSeven former Trinamool Congress MPs have secured high-ranking positions within the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, signaling a strategic consolidation of the party's ranks. National President Jyotiprokash Chatterjee released the list of 27 office-bearers on Tuesday, formally integrating the defectors into the party’s central organizational structure.
PoliticsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly session on Tuesday, navigating a volatile diplomatic landscape defined by a blunt ultimatum from Donald Trump, who threatened to annihilate the Islamic Republic if a new nuclear and security deal is not reached.
PoliticsChief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered the immediate release of state compensation for SC and ST sexual assault victims through a dedicated 'Green Channel.' The directive, issued during a high-level committee meeting, aims to bypass bureaucratic delays and provide urgent humanitarian relief to those affected by systemic violence.
PoliticsDuring a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron identified the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical necessity. He warned that the vital waterway must be shielded from political blackmail to stabilize the escalating global energy crisis.
PoliticsWith the appointment of Engineer Sunil Sen as the new head of the BJP’s OBC Morcha in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has tasked party cadres with a specific mission: translating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25-year tenure of public service into a ground-level campaign for the state’s electorate.
PoliticsThe Iranian delegation abruptly exited the United Nations General Assembly hall on Tuesday as Donald Trump used his address to threaten the Islamic Republic with total annihilation. The walkout occurred while the former president outlined his vision for potential military strikes and future nuclear negotiations between the two nations.
PoliticsGesturing a firm zero with his hand, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited his administration’s policies for the total cessation of rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park. The announcement, timed with World Rhino Day, marks a stark departure from the state's historical record of high-frequency wildlife killings.
PoliticsFormer minister Seediri Appalaraju has called for a formal CBI investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities within the District Selection Committee, following a violent confrontation at the SAAP office. He accused the state government of orchestrating a conspiracy to silence opposition voices demanding transparency in the hiring process.
PoliticsA violent confrontation at the SAAP office has escalated into a political standoff, as former minister Seediri Appalaraju accused the ruling TDP government of orchestrating a coordinated attack on YSRCP protesters. The incident occurred while party members were seeking a formal CBI investigation into alleged irregularities within the DSC recruitment process.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has signaled a potential overhaul of the state's public service commission, citing widespread corruption and the infiltration of "rogues" into the body. The government is currently consulting legal experts to determine if the Karnataka Public Service Commission can be legally dissolved.