Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sharp dig at the Congress party following its poor initial performance in the Legislative Council elections held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Highlighting that the elections were conducted using ballot papers, Modiji questioned the party’s electoral performance and drew attention to its repeated demands for a return to the traditional voting system. In a post on X on October 28, the Prime Minister wrote, “MLC elec

The Supreme Court of India on October 15, 2026, sought responses from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over their October 12 march towards the Supreme Court. The protest, organised against the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, has raised questions about the manner in which political parties should pursue their grievances before constitutional institutions. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 13, 2026, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Opposition’s allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shah argued that the Congress should examine the reasons behind its electoral setbacks instead of attributing its political difficulties to the voter-list revision exercise. Pointing to the timeline of the SIR process, Shah noted that it came after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, while th

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has come under scrutiny following allegations by Richa Parashar, a journalist associated with Oneindia, who claimed that she was pushed and pulled during an Opposition protest in Delhi on October 12, 2026. Parashar, who said she was three months pregnant, alleged that Gandhi grabbed her hand and pulled her when she attempted to seek his response. She further claimed that members of his security team pushed her amid the ensuing commotion, causing h

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victories in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly by-elections in West Bengal and the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam. Describing the results as a source of renewed strength, the Prime Minister thanked voters for their support and congratulated the winning candidates and party workers for their efforts. In his message on social media platform X, Modiji highlighted the public’s confidence in the

The INDIA bloc has announced a fresh nationwide campaign against the Election Commission of India (ECI), beginning October 2, over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Opposition alliance plans district-level demonstrations from October 2 to 8 and a march by its MPs towards the Election Commission in New Delhi on October 6. The campaign has been built around allegations of electoral irregularities, with Rahul Gandhi repeatedly using the phrase “vote ch

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore was presented as an initiative focused on student concerns, including education, recruitment, examination irregularities and infrastructure. However, the event attracted national attention for a different reason after comedian Pulkit Mani performed a mimicry act centred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the video shared by the Congress, Mani imitates Modiji’s mannerisms and style of speaking, while Rahul Gandhi joins th

The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a series of welfare initiatives exclusively for minority communities, including free undergraduate tuition for Muslim women, expanded scholarships for Muslim schoolgirls, and a ₹100 crore revolving fund for the development of Waqf and Christian religious properties. While the state government has described these measures as part of its minority welfare agenda, the decisions have triggered a nationwi

A political debate over India's national song, Vande Mataram, has intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the Congress for reaffirming its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of the song at party events. Speaking in Chennai, Shah said the move was an insult to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence and alleged that the Congress was repeating a position it had adopted in 1937. The controversy has g

After more than three weeks of continuous agitation, the Jharkhand government has accepted several major demands of students and job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The concessions mark a significant moment, yet what distinguishes this movement is the disciplined manner in which it was conducted. The students kept their focus firmly on examination integrity and employment opportunities, refusing to allow the protest to be diverted into

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday issued a clarification on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the term “Dimagi Naxals” during the Independence Day address. Rijiju stated that the phrase was not directed at opposition leaders and outlined the specific groups to which he said the term applied. The remarks have sparked a political exchange between the government and the opposition following the Prime Minister’s speech from the Red Fort. Rijiju’s cla

A fresh political controversy has erupted after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of engaging with world leaders, particularly his practice of greeting foreign leaders with warm embraces. Speaking at the Rachnatmak Congress national convention in New Delhi on August 13, Gandhi questioned the idea of associating foreign policy with such personal gestures and used a mock hug with Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit to make his point.

A fresh controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Home Minister Priyank Kharge's remarks on protesting Civil Police Constable recruitment aspirants drew widespread criticism. The comments came amid growing demands from candidates seeking a fair investigation into alleged irregularities during the recently conducted recruitment examination. The issue has since evolved into a political flashpoint, with opposition leaders questioning the government's handling of the matter and

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday stepped up its criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegations of examination paper leaks in Punjab by organising a major protest outside the AAP headquarters in New Delhi. The demonstration marked a fresh escalation in the ongoing political confrontation between the two parties, with BJP leaders accusing the Punjab government of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the conduct of recruitment examinations. The pro

A deepening political and religious controversy has engulfed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann following fresh revelations from Gurugram Police about alleged attempts to fabricate forensic reports related to a sensitive viral video. The case has drawn significant attention across political and Sikh institutions, with ongoing investigations shedding new light on the matter. Mann has already rejected the video, saying it was "false propaganda" aimed at defaming him. | News18

In a significant display of political maturity, veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar has asserted that the nation’s honour and prestige must remain above partisan considerations. His remarks come as he openly acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s endeavours to uphold India’s standing during an important five-nation diplomatic tour. Speaking at a public event organised by the Lakshmanrao Gutte Rural Development Foundation in Pune on T

In a significant moment during the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his long-held view on Sanatana Dharma. Speaking while congratulating the newly elected Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar on May 12, Stalin stated that Sanatana Dharma, which he described as dividing people, must be eradicated. His remarks, delivered in the presence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, have once again brought the

The May 7, 2026 episode of Democracy Now! presents a critical view of the recent Indian state assembly elections, with particular focus on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) impressive performance and its historic victory in West Bengal. While the segment raises concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, it is important to recognise that these elections showcased the vibrant spirit of Indian democracy, where millions of voters enthusiastically participa

Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has drawn public attention after claiming she faced harassment from a group of passengers on an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Delhi. The incident occurred shortly after the announcement of results for the West Bengal Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious. Image from OpIndia The Incident Onboard the Flight On May 7, 2026, Mahua Moitra was travelling on IndiGo flight 6E 719 to attend a meeti

In a significant development on the global stage, US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landmark success in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The White House termed the outcome as “historic and decisive,” reflecting the international attention on this major political shift in one of India’s key states. White House spokesperson Kush Desai stated, “The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi o