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Mamata Banerjee alleges 'house arrest' of party leaders, says BJP workers block route to TMC's rallyMamata Banerjee alleged that TMC leaders faced house arrest before a rally in Serampore as BJP supporters disrupted the route. She accused the police and BJP government of ignoring attacks on TMC members and expressed her determination to attend the rally. TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's vehicle was reportedly attacked while heading to the event.The Economic Times — India
"Laying groundwork to explain their future defeats": BJP's Ram Kadam hits back at opposition over SIR rowRam Kadam defended the credibility of the Election Commission of India amid ongoing political criticism. He stated that allegations against the EC must be supported by factual evidence. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised concerns about changes made to voter registration processes.The Economic Times — India
"Gyanesh Kumar should resign today": says Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi during protest against CECAssam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained during a protest over alleged irregularities in electoral roll management. Gogoi called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and for legal action against him. The protests were triggered by a report revealing objections from Election Commissioners regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.The Economic Times — India
Jantar Mantar 2.0? CJP’s 3 demands: CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, SIR freeze, voter roll restorationThe Cockroach Janta Party issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Allegations of voter rights violations prompted a warning of nationwide protests if their demands are unmet. The party highlighted significant drops in voter numbers in several states under the newly implemented electoral processes.The Economic Times — India
J-K CM moves resolution for full statehood restoration in assembly; BJP MLAs protestOmar Abdullah introduced a resolution in the legislative assembly regarding Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration. The resolution referenced previous autonomy resolutions passed by the National Conference government. BJP members protested immediately, opposing any discussion related to autonomy in the assembly. Tensions rose as BJP MLAs tore the resolution copies and stormed the assembly floor. Heated arguments ensued between members as pandemonium occurred during the session.The Economic Times — India
SIR row: What's basis of Rahul Gandhi's allegations, asks BJPBJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi challenged Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Election Commission's functioning and decision-making processes. Trivedi questioned Gandhi's reliance on unverified media reports without substantial evidence. He also highlighted Congress's historical electoral failures in various states to argue transparency in elections has affected their performance. Additionally, Trivedi called for clarification on the involvement of opposition leaders in the selection of chief electoral officers.The Economic Times — India
‘Anti-incumbency does not exist in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq or North Korea’: Rahul Gandhi asks why it ‘disappears’ for PM Modi and BJPCongress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about the absence of anti-incumbency against the BJP. He referenced historical trends where political resistance typically arises over time in democracies. Gandhi highlighted various states previously known for political swings that now show no anti-incumbency. He contrasted this with past experiences of leaders like Indira Gandhi, who faced significant political pushback. This phenomenon has become a critical question for the Congress party moving forward.The Economic Times — India
Student suicide: Youth Congress seeks arrest of IIT Bombay director and Prof Doolla, impartial probeYouth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib demanded the arrest of IIT Bombay director Shireesh Kedare and professor Suryanarayana Doolla over the alleged suicide of student Sahil Wakode. Chib sought an impartial probe, alleging caste-based and mental harassment, while IIT Bombay has disputed the charges. Wakode’s parents have also alleged discrimination.The Economic Times — India
Calcutta HC criticises EC over reassignment of election symbol to contesting parties in Nandigram bypollThe Calcutta High Court expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission's decision to reassign the 'envelope' symbol. Justice Krishna Rao questioned the rationale behind this decision, citing an abundance of available symbols. The court is hearing a petition from the Indian Secular Front challenging the reassignment amid upcoming bypolls. The bypoll for the Nandigram assembly seat is scheduled for October 6.The Economic Times — India
'Biggest anti-national': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks resignation amid SIR controAbhijeet Dipke took a strong stance at his press conference against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, voicing serious concerns over electoral roll discrepancies. He claimed that Kumar's decisions violate fundamental democratic principles by obstructing voter access. Characterizing Kumar as a significant anti-national danger to India's democracy, Dipke demanded his resignation, stressing that true democracy grants citizens the freedom to elect their leaders.The Economic Times — India
Your case is of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram': SC dismisses BRS MLA Danam Nagender's plea against disqualificationThe Supreme Court has rejected Danam Nagender's plea challenging his disqualification following his defection to the Congress. The Telangana High Court confirmed this disqualification, labeling his actions as part of frequent political switching. Justice Bagchi emphasized the nature of the case by referencing a popular phrase about political defectors. Nagender, who represents Khairatabad, contested elections on a Congress ticket while still being a BRS MLA.The Economic Times — India
'Enemies of Constitution exposed': Rahul Gandhi to hold news conference at 4 pm todayIn a post on X, Gandhi said, "The enemies of the Constitution have been exposed. Justice will be served. I will address a press conference at 4 pm. #VoteChori."The Economic Times — India
BJP spent more in Bengal than Congress did across five state polls: Election Commision filingsAccording to the Election Commission's expenditure statements, BJP spent ₹286.99 crore on the West Bengal elections alone, which is than the Congress' expenditure across four states and a Union territory that went to polls earlier this year. Bengal accounted for more than half of the BJP's Rs 529.38-crore expenditure on the five elections with the other four being in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The party also reported spending Rs 54.93 crore on general campaigning in Kerala and Rs 27.74 crore on candidates as well as spending Rs 96.27 crore in Assam, Rs 51.56 crore in Tamil Nadu and Rs 11.90 crore in Puducherry. BJP's central headquarters received Rs 1,472.8 crore during the election period.The Economic Times — India
'CEC implementing Method Of Disenfranchising Indians (MODI)': Congress on SIR rowCongress has criticized the Election Commission over allegations that valid voters were unjustly removed from electoral rolls. Gen Z is particularly at risk of exclusion, raising concerns about fair voting access. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faces demands for resignation amid accusations of compromising electoral integrity. Reports indicate that two Election Commissioners expressed serious objections to decisions made without their input.The Economic Times — India
PM Modi thanks Rajasthan voters For BJP's municipal poll winPrime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Rajasthan for the BJP's municipal election victory. He stated the results showed truth triumphing over falsehoods and lies. The mandate reflects support for good governance and development policies. This success will propel the state towards greater progress and prosperity. Modi congratulated all victorious candidates and dedicated party workers.The Economic Times — India
Tripura ready to implement Uniform Civil Code if Centre gives direction, says CM Manik SahaTripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed his commitment to enforcing the Uniform Civil Code, aligning with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent advocacy. In conjunction with this, the state government plans a month-long initiative to celebrate Prime Minister Modi's contributions to public welfare, showcasing his achievements throughout Tripura. A dedicated monitoring committee has been established to ensure the successful execution of this program.The Economic Times — India
UCC will be implemented in Maharashtra after committee report: CM FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a committee is preparing the Uniform Civil Code. This law will be implemented soon after the committee submits its final report. He also highlighted the BRICS Summit's New Delhi Declaration as a diplomatic success. This declaration unanimously condemned terrorism and was embraced by the Global South. Fadnavis criticized the opposition for raising trivial issues to diminish this achievement.The Economic Times — India
MEA Secretary Sudhakar Dalela briefs on major takeaways from India-led 18th BRICS Summit 2026India has outlined the key outcomes of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with a strong focus on practical cooperation and the Global South. During the MEA briefing, officials said the summit’s open session centred on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. India stressed that solutions developed within BRICS should also be adaptable and accessible to developing economies. The briefing highlighted broad support for making BRICS practical, actionable and people-centric, while delivering results in health, food security, energy, digital public infrastructure and disaster resilience. India also highlighted more than 350 meetings across around 30 cities during its chairship. PM Narendra Modi concluded the summit by extending his best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping as China prepares to host BRICS in 2027.The Economic Times — India
AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 Goa assembly pollsThe Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party announced their 'Goa First' alliance for 2027. This new coalition aims to provide voters a non-BJP, non-Congress alternative. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed confidence in forming the next government. He also stated the party learned lessons from Rajya Sabha MP defections. The alliance remains open to other like-minded political forces in Goa.The Economic Times — India
No political roles for nephews Akash, Ishan in BSP: MayawatiBSP chief Mayawati has made a clear announcement regarding the future of party leadership, confirming that her nephews, Akash and Ishan Anand, will not assume any political roles. This decision comes after Akash Anand was recently relieved of his duties. Mayawati reiterated her dedication to eradicating nepotism within the Bahujan Samaj Party, underlining that her primary focus remains on the well-being of the Bahujan Samaj family.The Economic Times — India
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urges Maharashtra government to talk to Manoj Jarange, warns against forcible interventionAbhijeet Dipke urged the Maharashtra government to dialogue with Maratha activist Manoj Jarange. He warned against any forceful intervention in the ongoing hunger strike protest. Dipke highlighted Jarange's demands for student facilities and Maratha reservation. He questioned the government's inaction and lack of dialogue with the activist. Dipke stressed that Maharashtra would not tolerate any harm to Manoj Jarange.The Economic Times — India
'Agar aap le aayenge...': Akhilesh on Akash Anand's possible entry into SPAkhilesh Yadav hinted at welcoming Akash Anand into the Samajwadi Party. Mayawati declared her nephew completely freed from her Bahujan Samaj Party. Anand was previously removed from organizational responsibilities in September. His recent public remarks targeted Yadav and Rahul Gandhi. This development follows Mayawati's concerns about Anand's divided loyalties.The Economic Times — India
"I am happy to be Dimagi Naxal": P Chidambaram slams PM Modi's "naraaz fufa" jibe as meaninglessP Chidambaram embraces the label 'Dimagi Naxal' in response to Prime Minister Modi's remarks, considering it a badge of honor. He brushes off the 'Naraaz Fufa' comment as trivial and critiques the Prime Minister's creative terminology. Modi's call to root out those with a Naxal ideology and his reference to dissenters as 'Naraaz Fufa' reflect the charged political climate and the vibrant discourse on social media.The Economic Times — India
22 BRS MLAs suspended from Telangana Assembly for rest of monsoon sessionTwenty-two BRS legislators faced suspension from the Telangana Assembly for disrupting House proceedings. These members raised slogans and entered the well of the House during the session. The Speaker announced the suspension after a motion was moved by the Legislative Affairs Minister. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao was among the suspended members. The suspension will remain for the remainder of the monsoon session.The Economic Times — India
Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP over voter roll row, says followed all ECI proceduresRaghav Chadha denied Aam Aadmi Party's allegations regarding his voter registration. He stated that all Election Commission of India guidelines were followed. The Election Commission clarified the standard procedures for electoral roll modifications. AAP questioned how Chadha's name appeared after a draft roll was published. This situation raises questions about the transparency of the electoral process.The Economic Times — India
DMK stages sit-in over Vijay’s MISA remarks, Speaker orders marshals to remove MLAsDravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislators protested Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's remarks on MISA. The Speaker ordered marshals to remove the protesting DMK members from the Assembly. DMK MLA EV Velu objected to reading vigilance cases under investigation. The Speaker rejected the demand to expunge the Chief Minister's MISA remarks. DMK Whip EV Velu criticized the Speaker's actions as undemocratic.The Economic Times — India
Siddaramaiah seeks 75% quota for OBCs, Dalits & minorities in jobs, legislatureSiddaramaiah advocated for 75% reservation for disadvantaged communities based on their population. He stressed that caste-wise data is crucial for strengthening reservation-related legal cases. Previous attempts to conduct caste surveys faced rejections and court-ordered stays. The former chief minister urged for the release of a pending caste census report. He pledged continued support for social justice and the abolition of caste inequality.The Economic Times — India
"Government must wake up from slumber": Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leaders slam Delhi authorities over Satya Niketan building collapseOn Sunday afternoon, a tragic building collapse occurred in the Satya Niketan area of Delhi, leading to the rescue of six individuals from the rubble, who were subsequently transported to hospitals. In the aftermath, leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party denounced government negligence and corruption. There were urgent calls for substantial reforms to bolster public safety, along with demands for a thorough investigation into this distressing event.The Economic Times — India
Government must listen to Maharashtra students' voice otherwise 'Chhatron ki Goonj' will grow louder: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi voiced concerns over thousands of Maharashtra students protesting system failures. He stated that students are tormented by the BJP government's actions. The protests stem from shattered trust in the entire examination system. The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to review recruitment examinations.The Economic Times — India
Meta restores posts removed from Keralam CMO's Facebook page after interventionMeta has restored two official posts on the Kerala CMO's Facebook page. These posts announced Onam festival allowance and Nabi Day greetings. The Kerala Chief Minister expressed concern over the arbitrary removal of government communications. The CMO sought a formal explanation from Meta and the Union IT Ministry. They also requested safeguards to protect official government communication handles.The Economic Times — India
DVAC searches premises linked to ex-DMK minister Nehru, Stalin calls action 'politically motivated'DVAC officials searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu. The action drew criticism from DMK president M K Stalin, who called it politically motivated. Minister R Nirmal Kumar stated the searches were a routine legal procedure based on evidence. The searches relate to alleged recruitment irregularities during Nehru's previous ministerial tenure. Stalin alleged the government used diversionary tactics to intimidate the opposition party.The Economic Times — India
SP MP Iqra Hasan placed under house arrest before visit to Saharanpur as administration demolishes illegalAn illegal mosque was demolished at the Saharanpur Collectorate complex following a court order. Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan was placed under house arrest to prevent her visit. The administration upheld the City Magistrate's order after dismissing an appeal by the mosque committee. Additional security forces were deployed due to ongoing festivals and the demolition exercise. Authorities monitored social media to prevent rumors and ensure legal procedures were followed.The Economic Times — India
Congress slams FIR against Rahul Gandhi, starts FIR drive on 'purification'Congress condemned an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand. This action followed his statement regarding the alleged purification of Ramlila Ground. A party delegation met the state governor and sought to file complaints. Protests are planned in Dehradun, now including the FIR issue. The party criticizes the swift registration of the FIR against Gandhi.The Economic Times — India
FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Haldwani ‘purification’ ritualAn FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him. The FIR stems from remarks made at a press conference in Delhi.The Economic Times — India
BJP’s ‘Special-45’ tasked with cracking youth vote ahead of pollsThe BJP is actively engaging young voters for upcoming state elections. A meeting of forty-five leaders discussed new strategies for youth connection. Union ministers and MPs attended this brainstorming session. Prime Minister Modi urged leaders to think out of the box. This initiative aims to connect with the current generation of voters.The Economic Times — India
West Bengal police registers FIR against Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien for allegedly obstructing hoardiThe West Bengal Police registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and others over alleged obstruction and assault on police personnel during the removal of an unauthorised hoarding at 9, Camac Street, Kolkata.The Economic Times — India
MPSC admits drug inspector paper leak, re-examination soonThis paper leak comes days after another paper of the Teachers' Eligibility Test was found leaked in June. Rohit Pawar of NCP(SP) said that since 2023 at least 15 papers of various exams held in the state have been leaked. Even the papers for internal exams in the excise department have been leaked, he claimed.The Economic Times — India
BJP's national team overhaul eyes Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha battleThe Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a significant reshuffling of its national office-bearers. This restructuring aims to blend experience with youthful energy for upcoming polls. Several prominent leaders have returned to key roles after a period of absence. The new team includes diverse representation from various states and communities. This strategic move prepares the party for future electoral challenges and contests.The Economic Times — India