Politics

03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

Sonia Gandhi Makes Instagram Debut, Reveals Book ‘Belonging’

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has made her debut on Instagram, using her first post to introduce her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In a message accompanying the post, Gandhi expressed gratitude to those following the moment and said the book explores love, duty, loss and the search for a sense of belonging. She added that she looked forward to sharing the story with readers.   A video shared on her verified account shows Gandhi presenting the book alongside her daughter and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi.   The 544-page memoir is scheduled for publication on November 10. Knopf…

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03

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

Punjab Elections 2027: AAP Announces First List Of 40 Candidates, Bhagwant Mann Gets Dhuri

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, choosing only sitting MLAs in this initial round. The election is expected to be held in February 2027.   Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will seek re-election from Dhuri. Mann had earlier indicated that the list was final and congratulated the 40 nominees. AAP has become the first political party in Punjab to announce candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls. Regional distribution of candidates From the Majha region, AAP has nominated Amansher Singh (Sherry Kalsi) from Batala, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Ajnala,…

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02

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

‘Congress Wants to Protect Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Attacks Rahul Gandhi Over SIR

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Congress of opposing the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators. Speaking in Hyderabad, he said the Bharatiya Janata Party would ensure that every illegal infiltrator is removed from the voter list.   Addressing a gathering after the BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao’ padyatra, Shah said only Indian citizens would be permitted to vote in elections. He also criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc’s rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, calling it a programme aimed at “saving infiltrators”.   Shah alleged…

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02

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

Abhijeet Dipke Meets Mamata Banerjee, CJP Backs INDIA Bloc Rally But Won’t Join

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke met Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Delhi on Saturday and thanked her for backing the organisation’s youth-led protests. He also expressed solidarity with the INDIA bloc’s rally against alleged “vote chori”, while making it clear that the CJP would not formally join Sunday’s demonstration at Ramlila Maidan.   Dipke said the meeting was intended to acknowledge Banerjee’s support during the CJP’s first protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. He also referred to her backing after CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were arrested by Delhi Police.   “I…

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01

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

Punjab AAP Crisis: 2 MLAs Resign After First Candidate List

Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, have resigned from the Punjab Assembly shortly after the party announced its first list of candidates for the 2027 state elections.   Pathanmajra represents Sanaur, while Jouramajra is the MLA from Samana. Their resignations have intensified political activity within the ruling party, coming a day after AAP released a list of 40 candidates.   Pathanmajra had been involved in a prolonged dispute with the party leadership over several matters, including the government's handling of floods and criminal cases subsequently registered against him.   Jouramajra's resignation has also…

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01

Nov

By The Press Editor

Politics

Delhi Traders Approach INDIA Bloc Allies Over November 1 Rally

Traffic restrictions will be imposed in several parts of Delhi from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 1 for the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Traffic Police has said diversions may be introduced at key intersections depending on the movement of vehicles and the situation on the roads.   The affected points include Netaji Subhash Marg T-point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-point, Ajmeri Gate red light, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Jhandewalan roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk. Commuters are likely to encounter heavy traffic on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg between ITO and Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg…

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31

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

ED Detains Samajwadi Party Leader Azam Khan in PMLA Case After Jail Release

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was detained by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday shortly after he was released on bail from Rampur jail.   The action was taken outside the jail premises in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The ED is expected to complete the arrest formalities and produce Khan before the Ghaziabad court designated to hear cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).   The case concerns Khan, the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and other individuals. The investigation focuses on the alleged diversion of funds and other resources during the construction of Mohammad Ali…

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31

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Kharge’s ‘Baap’ Remark Sparks Nationwide BJP Protests, Party Demands Apology

The BJP organised protests at its state headquarters across the country on Monday, seeking an apology and resignation from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his reported remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father.   The controversy began on Sunday at an event in Patna, where Kharge responded to an audience member who said that the Prime Minister would not go anywhere. Kharge was heard saying, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.” BJP leaders condemned the statement as indecent and offensive.   In Bihar, BJP leaders and workers took out a march, raised slogans against Kharge and set fire to an…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Rain Forces INDIA Bloc to Postpone Public Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Persistent rain in the Capital has forced the INDIA bloc to defer its planned “public impeachment” programme against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from Friday to Saturday.   The event will take place at 3:30 pm on Saturday at the lawns of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s official residence at 10, Rajaji Marg in Central Delhi, the same venue and time fixed for the original programme.   Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is scheduled to chair the proceedings. Kharge is expected to move the symbolic “motion”, while Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will deliver the concluding remarks. One representative from…

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30

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

No Mock Parliament! Opposition Changes Plan for ‘People’s Impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The INDIA Alliance has renamed its proposed “Mock Parliament” as a “People’s Impeachment” or “Jan Mahabhiyog”, as opposition parties continue their campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.   The change was made to avoid any action that could be interpreted as contempt of Parliament. The event, scheduled for Friday at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, will feature a motion seeking the impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner.   Opposition leaders met to finalise the format and proceedings of the programme. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, Nasir Hussain, Manickam Tagore and…

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