Politics

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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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

“Shah sansad se gayab kyun”? Oppn protests

Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar in the Parliament complex while demanding a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the July 20 police action against protesting students. The MPs from various INDIA bloc parties gathered at Makar Dwar around 10.30 am, holding placards asking, "Amit Shah sansad se gayab kyun?"   This comes amid a political row over police action against students during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi. The students at Jantar Mantar were protesting against the 2026 NEET paper leak on the call of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).    …

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06

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of apathy toward grieving families and devastated students.

 Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of apathy toward grieving families and devastated students. He also slammed the central government over recurring competitive exam failures and paper leaks.     In a post on X, Gandhi said that behind every young life lost was a family carrying pain and raised questions over the education system. "Nothing is more painful than seeing a parent grieve their child. Behind every young life lost is a family carrying pain that will never leave them - and serious questions about a…

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05

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Abhijeet Dipke breaks silence on scholarship row

A day after an RTI activist called for an investigation into Abhijeet Dipke’s family finances, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder insisted that a Boston University scholarship alongside a student loan covered his studies in the United States. In a conversation with senior journalist Barkha Dutt, Dipke dismissed suggestions that his foreign education was bankrolled by unexplained family wealth, presenting his scholarship award letter as proof and noting that he remains responsible for paying back the loan.   The clarification follows complaints lodged on August 1 by Surat-based activist Amit Tiwari with various authorities, including the Maharashtra government. Tiwari questioned…

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04

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Bankipur Assembly bypoll: Prashant Kishor remains ahead of BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha as Round 4 concludes

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has opened up a lead over the Bharatiya Janata Party's Neeraj Kumar Sinha following the fourth round of counting in the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Patna.   According to official figures from the Election Commission, Kishor has polled 6,269 votes against Sinha's 5,124, giving the election strategist-turned-politician an early lead of 1,145 votes. Rashtriya Janata Dal candidate Rekha Kumari sits a distant third with 884 votes.   The by-election, which took place on July 30, represents Kishor's first personal foray into direct ballot politics. The Bankipur constituency has long been regarded as an unassailable…

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04

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Congress delays action against Punjab dissidents amid defection fears

Fearing defections, the Congress high command has postponed action against Punjab party leaders over defection concerns. Sources on Monday claimed that infighting between party members once again came out in the open in recent days.   Party workers favouring former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi raised slogans during party events in Sangrur and Barnala amid growing rift speculations between the two factions.   Channi’s supporters demand the recognition of their leaders as the face of the Punjab Congress and chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly polls scheduled for early next year.   The rift came out in public after the…

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03

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Jagan slams Naidu over ‘vendetta’ politics

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, alleging that the state has descended into "lawlessness" and a "jungle raj" characterised by a "politics of vendetta" against the opposition.   In an extensive statement shared on social media platform X, the YSRCP chief questioned the recent midnight police raids and arrests of party leaders, specifically highlighting the case of Alur MLA Virupakshi. "Lawlessness at its peak under Nara Chandrababu Naidu regime. Protection for the attackers, criminal cases against the victims: Politics of Vendetta. Chandrababu Naidu,…

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03

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Mamata’s silence over Kishor’s Bankipur victory raises eyebrows

The BJP suffered a significant setback in its long-standing stronghold of Bankipur in Bihar, as Prashant Kishor defeated the party’s candidate to clinch the Assembly by-election seat previously held by saffron camp’s national president Nitin Nabin. While the result has sent ripples through national politics despite being a by-election, what has drawn equal attention is the conspicuous silence from West Bengal’s former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The election outcome was effectively sealed by 4 pm on Monday, with Kishor receiving his certificate of victory by 6:45 pm. Yet, even hours later, there…

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02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reached out to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday in a bid to break the persistent deadlock in the House.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reached out to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday in a bid to break the persistent deadlock in the House. Opposition MPs took out a protest march in Parliament House complex demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's statement in the House.   Rijiju’s meeting with LoP Rahul Gandhi  took place after the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following opposition uproar in the Lower House for yet another day, sources said. In the meeting the Union minister is understood to have conveyed to LoP  that since the Monsoon session began…

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