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31

Dec

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Political tension builds over Abhishek’s visit to Matua HQ

The political temperature has risen sharply ahead of Trinamool Congress (TMC) All India General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee’s proposed visit to Thakurbari, the ancestral home of the Thakur family and a key religious centre of the Matua community.   Abhishek is scheduled to visit the Matua stronghold on January 9, but the announcement has triggered strong reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly Union Minister and Bongaon MP Shantanu Thakur.   Issuing a stern warning, Thakur said that Abhishek would not be allowed to offer prayers at Thakurbari if he arrived with a large security contingent. He stated that while anyone…

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31

Dec

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Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday, condemned the BJP-led state government for allegedly requesting all educational institutions, schools and stadiums to nominate Nodal Officers in matters related to stray dogs.

 Former Chief Minister of Delhi and National Convenor of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday, condemned the BJP-led state government for allegedly requesting all educational institutions, schools and stadiums to nominate Nodal Officers in matters related to stray dogs and report on the same. The government has however denied it and clarified that no orders were issued for teachers to manage or count stray dogs     In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, "Will teachers in Delhi's government schools teach children, or will they count dogs on the streets instead?"He further launched an attack on the BJP…

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30

Dec

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Bengal polls will hinge on infiltration: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections would be fought on two key issues — driving out infiltrators and stopping infiltration — on the second day of his three-day visit to the state.   Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shah said infiltration was no longer limited to West Bengal but had become a matter of national security. He alleged that West Bengal was the only state that had not provided land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the India-Bangladesh…

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29

Dec

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Congress responsible for BJP’s growth in Kerala, says CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused the Congress of facilitating the BJP’s growth in the state, citing recent political developments in Mattathur panchayat in Thrissur district.   In Mattathur, eight Congress councillors resigned from the party and joined hands with the BJP to support an independent candidate for the president's post, preventing the LDF from retaining control of the local body. The numbers in Mattathur were already tight: the LDF held 10 seats, the Congress 8, and the BJP 4, with two independents in the mix. When one independent, a Congress rebel named KROuseph, decided to side with…

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29

Dec

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As the party leaders react and debate over Digvijay’s remarks, Tharoor asserted ‘there should be discipline’ in our organization’.

In what can be seen as fresh rumblings within the party over the issue, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday seemingly backed senior party leader Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on organisational strength, saying the Congress too needs greater discipline and cohesion. As the party leaders react and debate over Digvijay’s remarks, Tharoor asserted ‘there should be discipline’ in our organization'.     Responding to questions on Digvijaya Singh’s praise for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP’s organisational structure, Tharoor told reporters in Delhi, “Even I want our organisation to strengthen. There should be discipline in our organisation. Digvijaya Singh…

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28

Dec

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‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: TVK’s Vijay

Vijay’s "Thalapathy Thiruvizha" in Malaysia was far more than a standard movie promotional event; it felt like a monumental farewell, marking the end of one era and the loud, unmistakable beginning of another. Standing before a sea of nearly a lakh fans at Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Jalil Stadium — an audience so massive it landed the event in the Malaysian Book of Records — the actor-turned-politician made his intentions crystal clear. He told the crowd he is walking away from the silver screen to focus entirely on the people who built his "fort."   The choice of the word "Kottai"…

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28

Dec

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Modi photo post of Digvijaya Singh sparks political row

A new controversy has stirred after senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday lauded the organisational power of RSS-BJP as he shared Narendra Modi's old picture, saying how a grassroots worker went on to become the chief minister and prime minister by sitting at the feet of their leaders. The statement of Singh came ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that decided on its agitational plan against the scrapping of MGNREGA from January 5.   It is learnt that Singh, who has also held the position of Madhya Pradesh chief minister, had raised the issue of strengthening…

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27

Dec

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BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that Gandhi was bringing his party “upside down” because he had been sidelined in the party.

 With senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh having triggered fresh political controversy with an unexpected praise for BJP and RSS, the BJP on Saturday alleged that Congress leader Digvijay Singh's remarks was an "open dissent" against Rahul Gandhi's leadership in the party.   Digvijay’s remarks instantly drew political attention as the Congress line has usually been sharp criticism against both BJP as well as RSS on several issues. Soon after the comments of Digvijay, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that Gandhi was bringing his party "upside down" because he had been sidelined in the party.   "It's because our Narendra…

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27

Dec

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Actress Parno Mitra quits BJP, joins TMC ahead of 2026 polls

In a development in West Bengal politics, Bengali actress Parno Mitra, who entered politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections,  joined the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday, triggering fresh political buzz ahead of the upcoming electoral battles in the state.   Parno was formally inducted into the TMC at the party headquarters, Trinamool Bhavan, in the presence of state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and TMC state vice-president Jayprakash Majumdar. Announcing her induction, Bhattacharya said Parno had expressed her desire to join the ruling party after being impressed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s development…

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15

Dec

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He alleged that the main Opposition party was holding the event in its bid to “protect infiltrators” from being removed from the electoral rolls.

BJP leader Sambit Patra on Sunday lashed out at  Congress’ ‘Vote theft’ rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, contending  that it is an attempt to malign the election process of the country. He alleged that the main Opposition party was holding the event in its bid to "protect infiltrators" from being removed from the electoral rolls.   Speaking to the media, Patra said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has bought "truth" before the country during the discussion in the Parliament on electoral reforms. The ruling BJP asserted that the Congress will not succeed in its design of misleading people as…

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