Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate

India Today  

With less than a month left for the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Opposition over who will be the Chief Ministerial face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, saying that there is infighting as to "who will sit on the driver's seat." Highlighting the five years of political upheaval which witnessed several governments and alliances in Maharashtra, PM Modi said, "When people like MVA form government, they cause hindrances in every government policy and development. #WATCH | Dhule, Maharashtra: Addressing a public rally, PM Narendra Modi says, "BJP, Mahayuti, and each candidate of Mahayuti needs your blessings. Referring to the chaos at Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, PM Modi said, "As soon as the Congress and INDIA alliance got the chance to form a government in J&K, they started their conspiracies against Kashmir. #WATCH | Dhule, Maharashtra: Addressing a public rally, PM Narendra Modi says, "As soon as Congress and INDI alliance got the chance to form government in J&K, they started with their conspiracies against Kashmir.

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Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
1 week, 4 days ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Rahul Gandhi meets key Congress leaders as 2-day Gujarat visit begins
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rahul Gandhi meets key Congress leaders as 2-day Gujarat visit begins

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning as part of his two-day Gujarat visit, during which he will hold meetings with party leaders with a focus on the 2027 assembly elections.After his arrival at the airport here, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha headed Gujarat Congress' headquarters in the Paldi area of the city.He first …

Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat in a bid to revamp party ahead of 2027 assembly polls
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat in a bid to revamp party ahead of 2027 assembly polls

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi landed in Gujarat on Friday for a high-stakes two-day visit, aiming to energize the Congress ranks. Rahul, who arrives fresh from a fiery Lok Sabha debate where he declared with conviction that Congress will reclaim Gujarat in the next assembly elections, will be camping in Ahmedabad on March 7 and …

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly
1 month ago

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: While, State Bharatiya Janata Party president B.Y. Shivakumar joining the BJP but Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka observed Shivakumar could possibly cause a split in the Congress party like the way Shiv Sena leader Ekanath Shinde did in Maharashtra, a couple of years back, to align with BJP and form the State Government. Vijayendra said “I …

Rahul Gandhi questions Mayawati's political strategy, says BJP would have lost 2024 polls if BSP joined INDIA
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi questions Mayawati's political strategy, says BJP would have lost 2024 polls if BSP joined INDIA

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Visiting his parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli for the first time after the Delhi assembly election outcome, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, claimed that the BJP would have lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls had the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party joined the INDIA bloc. Questioning the political strategy of the BSP chief, Rahul Gandhi asked, “Why does Mayawati not …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. After NCP chairman Sharad Pawar congratulated Maharashtra Deputy chairman Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amidst commotion in the opposition MVA. Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas …

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him “anti-Maharashtra” and saying those who betray the state are “anti-national". Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray His remarks came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Shinde, triggering tensions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi has been unsettled since Sharad Pawar conferred …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the Opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has been in turmoil after Sharad Pawar conferred the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar on Eknath Shinde, who walked away with the majority of legislators of the …

Dilli Dur-Ast: An Existential Crisis in the Heart of Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dilli Dur-Ast: An Existential Crisis in the Heart of Congress

The Quint  

The Delhi verdict also raises serious questions about the Congress’ position in the INDIA bloc. While the Congress has to set its house in order and figure out its future electoral strategy, it also has to deal with the discord and disaffection within the INDIA bloc. The Trinamool Congress has been distancing itself from the Congress for some time now …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

Karnataka: BJP cadre erupt in celebrations following Delhi victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP cadre erupt in celebrations following Delhi victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Party’s victory in Delhi Assembly has brought happiness among the BJP leaders in Karnataka. Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta termed the BJP’s decisive victory in Delhi as a reflection of the people’s trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Delhi.’ Speaking at a victory celebration with BJP leaders and workers in Belthangady, Chowta said, “The …

Dhol, dance and Modi magic: BJP celebrates big win in Delhi Assembly elections 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dhol, dance and Modi magic: BJP celebrates big win in Delhi Assembly elections 2025

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Image Source : PTI 4/7 Supporters wave BJPs flags at Prime Minister Narendra Modis helicopter, during a public meeting ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, at Kartar Nagar in New Delhi. Image Source : PTI 5/7 Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Amritsar …

Modi’s BJP claim comfortable victory in crucial Delhi election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi’s BJP claim comfortable victory in crucial Delhi election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s …

Delhi Election Result: Smriti Irani takes swipe at Arvind Kejriwal after BJP’s victory - ‘Aapka-Ahankaar Mukt Delhi’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election Result: Smriti Irani takes swipe at Arvind Kejriwal after BJP’s victory - ‘Aapka-Ahankaar Mukt Delhi’

Live Mint  

BJP leader Smirti Irani on February 8 took a swipe at the Arvind Kejriwal as latest trends showed the saffron party winning the Delhi assembly polls and returning to power in the national capital after 27 years. Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE Taking to X, the BJP leader wrote, “Delhi ke dil mein hai Modi, Aapka-Ahankaar Mukt Delhi.” Irani criticised …

Modi’s party returns to power in Indian capital for first time in 27 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi’s party returns to power in Indian capital for first time in 27 years

CNN  

CNN — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won elections in the sprawling megacity of Delhi for the first time in 27 years on Saturday, defeating one of his most prominent critics in a much-needed boost after losing its national majority last year. “I bow to my dear sisters and brothers of Delhi for this resounding and historic …

Dissolution of new districts rocks Rajasthan Assembly for second consecutive day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dissolution of new districts rocks Rajasthan Assembly for second consecutive day

The Hindu  

The issue of dissolution of nine of the 17 new districts and three divisions by the Bharatiya Janata Party government rocked the Rajasthan Assembly for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Both Mr. Modi and Mr. Meena alleged that the BJP government had done injustice to the people and adopted a “vindicative approach” while deciding to abolish the new districts …

Modi’s ruling party looks to topple corruption crusader in Delhi poll with graft allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi’s ruling party looks to topple corruption crusader in Delhi poll with graft allegations

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The resurgent Hindu nationalist party of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a state legislature election in Delhi where it is looking to unseat the governing movement which has led the Indian capital for over a decade but has recently been embroiled in graft allegations. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

PM shreds Rahul Gandhi over 'boring' remark: Those who do photo-ops in jhuggis...
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM shreds Rahul Gandhi over 'boring' remark: Those who do photo-ops in jhuggis...

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted Rahul Gandhi over his "boring" remark on the President's address, saying those who entertain themselves by having photo sessions in 'jhuggis' would find the mention of the poor in Parliament boring. Participating in the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi also accused Gandhi of speaking the language of …

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal

Deccan Chronicle  

There is growing unease in the BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit over chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s unrelenting campaign at self-promotion, particularly how he was using the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela to build a personality cult. In fact, Yogi Adityanath’s supporters were hoping that last week’s meeting of the Dharma Sansad would endorse the chief minister as the BJP’s future prime ministerial …

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party during last year’s Lok Sabha elections, on Thursday joined the opposition in raising doubts over the Maharashtra assembly poll results and electronic voting machines, claiming that even the ruling Mahayuti alliance leaders were shocked with some of the outcomes. Mumbai, India – 30, Jan 2025: MNS …

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe

India Today  

The Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde when Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi was in power in the state. According to the government Resolution issued by the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Home Department, the SIT formed to probe the alleged plot by the MVA regime would …

Rahul Gandhi in Delhi poll rally: 'No difference between PM Modi and Kejriwal'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi in Delhi poll rally: 'No difference between PM Modi and Kejriwal'

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi in Delhi poll rally: 'No difference between PM Modi and Kejriwal' Delhi polls 2025: The Congress out of power in Delhi since 2014 is making all efforts to upstage the ruling AAP that has dominated the assembly elections since its commencement. Delhi polls 2025: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a poll rally in Badli, Delhi on Thursday, …

Rahul Gandhi represents Gandhi ideology, Modi channels Godse: Revanth Reddy
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi represents Gandhi ideology, Modi channels Godse: Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

Calling Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing Samvidhan Bachao rallies a war between the believers of “Gandhi and Godse”, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that the AICC leader embodies Mahatma Gandhi’s values, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents Nathuram Godse’s ideology. Speaking at the “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan” rally organised by the Indian National Congress in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, on …

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated
2 months ago

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to alter the Constitution from day one of assuming office, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Rally” is not an election rally but a battle between the Gandhi family, which wants to protect the Constitution, and Godse family that wants to change it. The chief …

‘Chote miyan subhanallah’: Pappu Yadav says Arvind Kejriwal surpassed PM Modi in ‘lies’
2 months ago

‘Chote miyan subhanallah’: Pappu Yadav says Arvind Kejriwal surpassed PM Modi in ‘lies’

Live Mint  

Independent MP from Bihar's Purnia Pappu Yadav took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, saying he has seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi lying, but AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has even surpassed him. Pappu Yadav's statement came ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections slated for February 5. They don't care about the country," Pappu Yadav …

PM Modi to hold three rallies in Delhi starting January 29
2 months ago

PM Modi to hold three rallies in Delhi starting January 29

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three election rallies in Delhi for the Assembly elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 5. The rallies will take place at several locations across the capital on January 29, 31 and February 2, and is expected to touch upon the unfulfilled promises of the Aam Aadmi Party government. Notably, the last time …

PM Modi to visit Bihar in February; 'Centre makes false promises in state to gain political mileage', accuses RJD
2 months ago

PM Modi to visit Bihar in February; 'Centre makes false promises in state to gain political mileage', accuses RJD

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Taking a jibe at Prime minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Bihar next month, main opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal said on Monday that PM Modi will once again befool people of the state by making hollow promises as assembly elections are due later this year. Leader of opposition in the Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that PM Modi …

Country's democratic, pluralistic traditions facing 'triple threat': Congress ahead of Mhow rally
2 months ago

Country's democratic, pluralistic traditions facing 'triple threat': Congress ahead of Mhow rally

New Indian Express  

MHOW: The country's democratic and pluralistic traditions face a "triple threat," the Congress said on Sunday and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of flouting the values anchoring the Preamble to the Constitution. The Congress will hold its 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in this Madhya Pradesh town, the birthplace of BR Ambedkar, on Monday as it aims to …

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary
2 months ago

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary

ABP News  

The rival Shiv Sena camps in Maharashtra held parallel public rallies in Mumbai on the 99th birth anniversary of party founder Bal Thackeray. While Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray used the event to launch an attack on the 'traitors', rival camp leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the people have given their verdict on which is …

India, US seek to schedule PM Modi's meeting with President Trump in February: Report
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2 months ago

India, US seek to schedule PM Modi's meeting with President Trump in February: Report

Hindustan Times  

Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. US President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they arrive for a joint news conference after bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in …

Rahul to take charge in polls, to address 3 rallies
2 months, 1 week ago

Rahul to take charge in polls, to address 3 rallies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leading the Congress election campaign in poll-bound Delhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address three consecutive rallies from Wednesday. The move comes after Mr Gandhi’s much-awaited padyatra in the New Delhi constituency in favour of Sandeep Dikshit and against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal was postponed. Though the Congress claims that Mr Gandhi …

Delhi elections 2025: PM Modi to attend BJP's poll campaigns, likely to address rallies on these dates
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi elections 2025: PM Modi to attend BJP's poll campaigns, likely to address rallies on these dates

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a campaign blitzkrieg after the Republic Day by holding a series of rallies for the Delhi Assembly polls. Apart from the prime minister, other BJP star campaigners - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party chief JP Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also address rallies in the national capital. Nadda is …

Congress accuses BJP of using ED to target Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar over MUDA case
2 months, 1 week ago

Congress accuses BJP of using ED to target Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar over MUDA case

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: The Congress has slammed the BJP-led Union Government over the Directorate of Enforcement for attaching 142 immovable properties worth Rs 300 crore as part of its investigations into the MUDA row. Addressing the media in Hubballi on Saturday, AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjwala said that the ED’s move was a “fearful reaction by the Modi government to the …

Delhi polls will expose 'jugalbandi' between Congress and BJP, says Kejriwal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi polls will expose 'jugalbandi' between Congress and BJP, says Kejriwal

The Hindu  

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls will expose the "jugalbandi" between the Congress and the BJP. "Worry about the country later, save the New Delhi seat for now," Mr. Malviya said on X citing Mr. Kejriwal's response to Mr. Gandhi's attack on him. Mr. Kejriwal holding the New Delhi seat since 2013 is pitted …

Delhi Elections: Rahul Gandhi invokes Sheila Dikshit in first rally; takes on PM Modi, Kejriwal over Adani, caste census
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: Rahul Gandhi invokes Sheila Dikshit in first rally; takes on PM Modi, Kejriwal over Adani, caste census

Live Mint  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi went on an all-out attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in his first Delhi rally ahead of the Assembly elections in the national capital, as he harped on his favourite topics of “Adani," “caste census,” and "love.” Rahul Gandhi highlighted the state of Delhi under former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's leadership …

Is Congress again pandering only to the Muslim vote bank? Rahul Gandhi to start Delhi election campaign from Muslim-dominated Seelampur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Congress again pandering only to the Muslim vote bank? Rahul Gandhi to start Delhi election campaign from Muslim-dominated Seelampur

Op India  

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Congress party has decided to go with its tried and tested Muslim appeasement strategy as Congress prince Rahul Gandhi is set to launch its election campaign from a Muslim-dominated Seelampur. By picking a Muslim-dominated Seelampur constituency to launch its electoral campaign, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi apparently wants to pander to the Muslim votebank …

Rahul Gandhi compares Arvind Kejriwal to PM over 'fake promises', he hits back
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi compares Arvind Kejriwal to PM over 'fake promises', he hits back

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday tore into AAP, an ally of the INDIA bloc, and equated Arvind Kejriwal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing both of them of making false promises. Minutes later, Kejriwal hit back, saying Rahul Gandhi "abused him" and he was fighting to "save the Congress". Addressing a rally in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, the Gandhi scion …

In Shirdi, Amit Shah slams Sharad Pawar for ‘politics of betrayal and treachery’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Shirdi, Amit Shah slams Sharad Pawar for ‘politics of betrayal and treachery’

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar, accusing him of perpetuating the “politics of betrayal and treachery” in Maharashtra since 1978. “The people of Maharashtra rejected Pawar’s and Uddhav Thackeray’s politics of betrayal and showed them their place in the 2024 elections,” Mr. Shah said. “Only BJP, under Prime …

Rahul Gandhi to address his first Delhi election rally tomorrow
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to address his first Delhi election rally tomorrow

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a rally for the upcoming Assembly election in Delhi on Monday. Mr. Gandhi’s ‘Jai Bheem-Jai Samvidhan’ rally in north-east Delhi’s Seelampur will be his first in the national capital since the 2024 Lok Sabha poll. Making the announcement on Saturday, the party’s Delhi in-charge, Qazi Nizamuddin, said Mr. Gandhi’s rally will see huge participation …

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens

India Today  

The Uddhav faction of Shiv Sena on Saturday announced that they will fight the municipal corporation elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur and other municipal corporations, zilla parishads and panchayats alone, in a huge setback to the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra. Announcing the decision to go solo, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said, "In an alliance, workers of individual …

Congress gears up for Delhi blitz, Rahul Gandhi to address rally on January 13
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress gears up for Delhi blitz, Rahul Gandhi to address rally on January 13

India Today  

Top guns of the Congress will kickstart the party's campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with a rally by Rahul Gandhi in Seelampur in the northeastern part of the national capital on January 13. Rahul Gandhi will begin the Congress campaign with a rally in Seelampur, followed by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. You will see …

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?

New Indian Express  

The seemingly decisive turn Indian politics has taken since 2014 may have reached a major milestone in Maharashtra en route to the ultimate destination of a Hindu Rashtra characterised by an elected autocracy dominated by a single party. The apparent surrender by two of the three major Opposition parties in the state to the authority of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday blamed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his party not being part of the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly elections. Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj In a meeting called by him to discuss the party’s plans for civic elections that could be held this year, Thackeray told his …

Delhi polls turning into bipolar AAP-BJP contest as Congress missing in action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi polls turning into bipolar AAP-BJP contest as Congress missing in action

India Today  

As the political battlefield in Delhi heats up ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for February 5, the two key players, the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party, are sparring in full force. Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister, is equally active, countering the BJP's claims and championing his party's governance model to seek a third consecutive …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Maharashtra minister sparks row with 'Kerala mini Pak' remark, later clarifies
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra minister sparks row with 'Kerala mini Pak' remark, later clarifies

India Today  

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane sparked a huge controversy when he called Kerala "a mini Pakistan" and said "all terrorists voted for Gandhis", while referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. #WATCH | On Nitesh Rane's statement on Kerala and Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Congress chief spokesperson, Atul Londhe Patil says, "What more can …

DK Shivakumar to hold ’Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan’ rally on December 27: BJP does not know Mahatma, Ambedkar
3 months ago

DK Shivakumar to hold ’Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan’ rally on December 27: BJP does not know Mahatma, Ambedkar

Live Mint  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced to hold 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhaan' rally on December 27. This comes after Congress party's ongoing protests over remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah about Dr Ambedkar. Following Shah's remarks, Parliament witnessed parallel protests from both the Treasury and Opposition benches outside the parliament last week, leading …

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side
3 months, 1 week ago

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition heralded as the most promising Opposition front to counter the BJP’s political dominance, is now riddled with fractures that seem to be growing deeper by the day. Rahul’s repeated attacks on Savarkar, a highly polarising figure, drew sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party, …

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