PoliticsUnion Minister Sukanta Majumdar has sharply rebuked the INDIA bloc’s “Chalo Dilli” march to the Supreme Court, labeling the opposition’s street-level agitation a threat to democratic norms. He warned that demanding resignations through mass protests risks reducing the nation to a banana republic rather than a functional parliamentary democracy.
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PoliticsMarching toward the Supreme Court to protest the appointment of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, members of the INDIA bloc have drawn sharp condemnation from West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh. He characterizes the opposition's actions as a calculated attempt to bully constitutional institutions rather than a genuine defense of democratic norms.
PoliticsGanesh Godiyal, the Uttarakhand Congress chief, has announced a silent protest in Dehradun to challenge the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. The opposition leader claims the move disrespects the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who previously identified Gautam as a central figure in their daughter's murder investigation.
PoliticsThe Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict today regarding the controversial acceptance of resignation letters from six AIADMK legislators. The petitions challenge Speaker JCD Prabhakar’s decision to approve these departures while disqualification proceedings against the members were already underway for allegedly defying the party whip.
PoliticsThe Karnataka High Court has invalidated a state law increasing reservation quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, triggering a political clash. The decision effectively dismantles the previous BJP administration’s attempt to raise SC quotas from 15 to 17 percent and ST quotas from 3 to 7 percent.
PoliticsDonald Trump hinted at a possible encounter with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his mid-November trip to Asia, describing a potential meeting as an exciting prospect. The former president, who previously held three summits with Kim, suggested that their existing rapport could pave the way for further dialogue.
PoliticsTilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh has launched a sharp critique against the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, demanding answers regarding an October 10 police operation at Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib. The AAP leader accuses the committee of failing to defend the shrine's sanctity against alleged police misconduct.
Politics“We are going to see,” President Donald Trump remarked Monday when pressed on potential US retaliation against Tehran. His comments follow a formal joint statement from the UK and its allies, which officially attributed a September 27 security incident at the RAF Fairford airbase to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
PoliticsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for elections to be held using existing electoral rolls until all eligible voters are properly registered. Her demand follows a high-profile march by the INDIA bloc toward the Supreme Court, where leaders protested alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process.
PoliticsA journalist covering an October 12 protest was allegedly shoved and injured by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, according to BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari. The party claims the incident resulted in the reporter’s hospitalization, prompting sharp criticism of Gandhi’s conduct toward women and the media.
PoliticsAam Aadmi Party leadership has scheduled a day-long hunger strike for October 15, escalating their campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The decision follows a series of confrontations between party workers and police forces in Delhi, as the organization seeks to intensify pressure on the electoral oversight body.
PoliticsA significant administrative realignment has been set in motion by President Droupadi Murmu, who on Monday finalized the transfer and appointment of governors across six states. The directive from Rashtrapati Bhavan triggers a series of leadership changes spanning from the southern coast of Kerala to the mountain state of Sikkim.
PoliticsPolitical tensions in New Delhi escalated Monday as the INDIA bloc marched to the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision process. The demonstration, dubbed the 'March for Democracy,' triggered a fierce backlash from the ruling BJP, which characterized the protest as a dangerous assault on constitutional institutions.
PoliticsDuring a three-day biennial general meeting in Nalbari, Kumud Kumar Kataki, an Excise Inspector based in Sorbhog, secured the presidency of the All Assam Employees' Association. His appointment marks a significant shift for the influential state body, which has historically steered the collective voice of government workers for decades.
PoliticsThousands of political workers and civil rights activists marched to the Supreme Court on Tuesday to challenge the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The protest, led by eleven opposition figures, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing friction between the INDIA bloc and the central government over democratic oversight.
PoliticsTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched 21 development projects worth over Rs 40 crore in Unakoti district today, using the occasion to attack the previous Left Front administration. He claimed the state inherited a Rs 13,000 crore debt, branding the former government's promises of a golden era as fraudulent.
PoliticsConflict erupted after the Congress party’s Keralam unit issued—and then scrubbed—a social media post demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The move triggered an immediate backlash from opposition allies and party leadership, who scrambled to reaffirm their commitment to the judiciary as the ultimate arbiter of democratic grievances.
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PoliticsUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has dismissed the Opposition’s “Chalo Dilli” protest as a calculated affront to India’s constitutional framework. Speaking from Mizoram, the minister accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, arguing that the group only champions democratic institutions when electoral results align with their political interests.
PoliticsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has thrown his weight behind an INDIA bloc petition before the Supreme Court, demanding the immediate suspension of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He claims the exercise is being weaponized to disenfranchise minority and marginalized voters across India.
PoliticsComparing the current electoral climate to the colonial-era struggle for independence, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has launched the 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' campaign. He alleges that the central government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are systematically disenfranchising voters through manipulated electoral roll revisions.
PoliticsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has challenged Rahul Gandhi to demand the resignation of Congress-led governments in states like Kerala and Karnataka if the party truly distrusts Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The move follows escalating opposition claims regarding electoral roll revisions and the integrity of the current voting process.
PoliticsTensions within the INDIA bloc surfaced in Tamil Nadu this week after senior DMK leader TKS Elangovan publicly rebuked Congress for staging protests against its own coalition partner. Labeling the demonstrations a confusing spectacle, Elangovan questioned the sincerity of a party that simultaneously claims friendship with local rivals while demanding alliance support.
PoliticsThe Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has endorsed Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s refusal to meet with opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. The association affirmed that political grievances must be addressed exclusively through formal judicial channels to preserve the court's independence and constitutional separation of powers.
PoliticsA coalition of INDIA bloc leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, marched through central Delhi to the Supreme Court today to formally challenge the Election Commission of India. The group demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging a systemic failure to protect democratic integrity.
PoliticsUnder the shadow of a newly declared state of emergency, police forces have launched a sweeping crackdown across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, dismantling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rallies and arresting key party figures. The imposition of governor’s rule has effectively stripped the provincial government of its powers, triggering a fierce confrontation with the opposition.
PoliticsBJP parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey has accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of attempting to undermine constitutional stability, likening the INDIA bloc's recent march to the Supreme Court to the Emergency era. The protest, targeting the Election Commission over electoral roll revision concerns, has sparked a sharp political confrontation.
PoliticsThousands of political workers and activists brought traffic to a standstill in New Delhi on Monday as top INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, marched toward the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process and demand action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
PoliticsInvoking the 1975 Emergency, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to dismantle constitutional frameworks. The sharp rhetoric followed an opposition march to the Supreme Court, where the INDIA bloc sought to address grievances regarding the Election Commission through direct judicial engagement.
PoliticsAs opposition leaders marched toward the Supreme Court to protest alleged electoral irregularities, BJP veteran Anurag Thakur dismissed Rahul Gandhi as a leader of empty rhetoric. Thakur’s critique targeted the INDIA bloc’s judicial appeal, framing the move as a predictable reaction to repeated electoral setbacks.
PoliticsTelangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of hypocrisy for likening the Congress party to Lord Ram and the BJP to Ravana during a recent campaign speech in Goa.