Category: POLITICS

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has declared that he will intensify the movement against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He stated that the fight against alleged vote theft would continue—if not today, then tomorrow; if not tomorrow, then the day after; and, if necessary, even for another two years. He emphasized that the ultimate goal of the movement is to restore democracy in the country. Rahul Gandhi also said that he has full respect for the judiciary. However, he maintained that regardless of…

Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has strongly condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. She described the arrests as a serious attempt to intimidate the younger generation and suppress their voices. She also urged citizens across the country to unite to protect democracy and constitutional rights. Sharing her message on the social media platform X, Mamata Banerjee emphasized that generations of citizens have fought hard to secure their democratic rights. She said that this historic…

New York, October 11, 2026: The Indian Overseas Congress USA strongly condemns the extraordinary measures taken by authorities in New Delhi to prevent citizens from exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Denying permission for demonstrations, detaining leaders and activists before they could reach protest sites, restricting transportation, shutting down mobile internet services, and deploying tens of thousands of security personnel, including central forces, are measures one would hardly expect from a country that proudly calls itself the world’s largest democracy. Amnesty International has also criticized these restrictions as disproportionate…

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, R. Sreelekha, has denied reports suggesting that she has resigned from the party. Sreelekha clarified that she has not resigned from the BJP and will remain a proud member of the party until her death. Speaking through her YouTube channel, she alleged that certain individuals were attempting to tarnish her reputation. “Ever since I joined the BJP, some media outlets have been spreading false news about me. Even after being informed that the reports were false, they continued to publish them. The BJP…

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing political attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi was attempting to divide the country through his statements and political activities. Highlighting the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, Trivedi said that the government had consistently promoted and ensured due respect for all regional languages in the country, including Tamil. He also strongly criticised the…

Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal has levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of engaging in “politics of intimidation” following an alleged violent attack on Baruipur East MLA Bibhas Sardar. The Trinamool Congress alleged that MLA Bibhas Sardar was attacked by unidentified assailants while returning home after attending a party programme in Jaynagar, in South 24 Parganas district, on Saturday night. The Trinamool Congress issued an official statement on social media, claiming that the opposition party’s politics of violence, intimidation, and threats had…

Chennai: During a grand ceremony held in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was also present at the event. Addressing a large public gathering, Prime Minister Modi called upon the youth of the country, particularly those in Tamil Nadu, to play an active role in nation-building. During his address, Prime Minister Modi encouraged young people to dream big, think outside…

Kalaburagi, Karnataka: Addressing a public rally in Kalaburagi, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of undermining the country’s democratic institutions. He said the opposition had long raised concerns about the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and transparency in the electoral process, but the ruling party had consistently ignored these legitimate questions. Kharge, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, made a significant claim, stating that concerns were now being raised within the Election Commission…

Ahmedabad: To mark the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service, a grand ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’ was organised across Gujarat on Wednesday. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the main event held at the Ahmedabad Riverfront under the themes ‘Jan Seva Se Rashtra Seva’ (Service to the Nation Through Public Service) and ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’. The Yatra highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s 25-year journey of public service, good governance, and nation-building. The event conveyed a message of service, dedication, and commitment to the national interest. Addressing…

New Delhi: Ahead of a scheduled protest march by opposition parties against the Election Commission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the opposition alliance during a press conference. BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra alleged that the opposition’s campaign was part of a politically motivated conspiracy aimed at gaining power. Addressing the press conference, Patra accused opposition parties, particularly the Congress, of orchestrating a calculated campaign to bring about a change of government and install Rahul Gandhi in power. He alleged that…