Politics

12

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that restoration of statehood remains the National Conference’s foremost priority, declaring that only after this, discussions on Special status can follow.

A day after staging protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that restoration of statehood remains the National Conference’s foremost priority, declaring that only after statehood is restored, discussions on Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional guarantees and special status can then meaningfully proceed.   Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah said the Centre must honour the assurances made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir regarding restoration of statehood, adding that the National Conference would continue its political struggle until the promise is fulfilled. He reiterated statehood  was imperative…

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12

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Pradhan accuses Rahul of playing politics over students

Union Minister Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lambasted the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his party the Congress of exploiting the youth in their first response in the wake of the police action against the Cockroach Janta Party protestors on the occasion of the ‘Chalo Sansad’ rally. He charged the Opposition of trying to create trouble during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament instead of looking for a solution to the NEET leak issue.   The minister in a post on X said that even though the government had clearly conveyed that it was willing to have an extensive…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

The second round of talks between leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government, including Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, is underway at the Constitution Club in the national capital.

The second round of talks between leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government, including Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, is underway at the Constitution Club in the national capital. The meeting follows recent developments in the youth-led protests over alleged irregularities in national-level examinations.   The CJP delegation, represented by activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Abhijeet Dipke and Deepak Balyan, agreed to the talks after the government reportedly accepted two of its conditions: that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters and that adequate compensation would be provided to…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

Yogi targets SP over ‘Aurangzeb Museum’, vows to build Shivaji Memorial

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) over its earlier plan to construct a museum dedicated to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Agra, asserting that his government will instead complete a grand museum in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji by the end of this year. Speaking at a public function in Agra, Adityanath said that public funds would not be used to honour “invaders” and should instead be dedicated to national heroes. “In Agra, the city where Chhatrapati Shivaji displayed his valour, the SP government was building a Mughal Museum,” he said.   “Public…

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09

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Prashant Kishor alleges misuse of ‘Jeevika Didis’ in Bihar bypolls

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor on Sunday accused the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led Bihar government of exploiting women from the Jeevika self-help group network, popularly known as ‘Jeevika Didis’, during campaigning for the ongoing by-elections.   Kishor, who is also the JSP candidate from the Bankipur assembly constituency, alleged that members of the ruling alliance were using administrative machinery to influence voters. He warned that if corrective action is not taken within 24 hours, he would stage a sit-in protest outside the Election Commission’s office.   “Even the Patna District Magistrate is misusing Jeevika Didis via tweets. We…

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09

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Parliament set to break week-long deadlock; Debate anti-paper leak bill today

Following a week of constant disruptions over the NEET paper leak scandal, Parliament is poised for its first meaningful legislative debate of the Monsoon Session on Tuesday. The Lok Sabha is expected to table the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after Speaker Om Birla successfully brokered an agreement among party leaders to break the political deadlock.The breakthrough follows Monday’s abandoned attempt to debate the measure, when Opposition MPs stalled proceedings to demand an official response to allegations of heavy-handed policing during student protests. Demonstrators, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) under their 'Chalo Sansad' banner,…

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08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

CJP claims breakthrough as govt agrees to withdraw FIRs

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has hinted at a potential breakthrough in its talks with the central government, with spokesperson Saurav Das claiming that official representatives have shared draft notifications pledging to drop pending police cases, free detained activists, and guarantee protection against future legal action.   The announcement came only hours after the newly formed political group threatened to relaunch its nationwide campaign. The organisation accused the government of breaking promises made when the 49-day anti-NEET paper leak movement was called off on July 25, following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.   Those initial undertakings included…

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08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

PDP president and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday apologised for a controversial remark made while addressing a protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.

PDP president and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday apologised for a controversial remark made while addressing a protest in Delhi against the alleged use of pellet guns on students, saying her comments on Kashmir did not reflect what she had intended to convey.   "If the remarks have hurt the people, I apologise," Mehbooba said addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the party's 27th foundation day. Mufti sparked a political row after remarks made during a protest near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday.   Mehbooba visited Jantar Mantar on…

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07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Priyanka defends remarks against Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed allegations that her remarks inside the House were unparliamentary, standing firm by her recent comments targeting Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Vadra asserted that her statements were grounded in documented facts and reflected what she termed a systemic attitude toward women, reiterating that she would not be intimidated by threats of parliamentary action or sanctions.   Congress leader further cited past incidents, including the induction of an individual associated with the 2009 Mangalore pub assault into the BJP by Pralhad Joshi.   "What was unparliamentary about it? It was simply the truth. If…

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07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

Has Shehzad Poonawalla left BJP? Here’s the truth behind rumors

Since Shehzad Poonawalla, Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson, removed the BJP from his bio on X (formerly Twitter), there are whispers of him leaving the party, but there is no official confirmation regarding the same. However, in his X bio, Poonawalla calls himself  a “lifelong follower" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Shehzad Poonawalla updated his X (formerly Twitter) profile bio, dropping the designation "National Spokesperson, BJP". His updated bio reads: "Religion: Islam, Culture: Hindu, Ideology: Bhartiya. Author: GST Ki Yatra; Lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi."   The leader did not mention any reason behind updating his bio, which…

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