Politics

18

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Election Commission Announces Special Summary Revision to Boost Voter Enrolment

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories, with a focus on enrolling young, first-time and other eligible voters who may have been left out during the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).   The exercise will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal. The qualifying date for inclusion is January 1, 2027.   According to the schedule, draft electoral rolls will be released on…

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17

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Sachin Pilot Slams Punjab Government Over Law and Order

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on October 17 called for a change in governance in Punjab, alleging that the state’s law and order situation had deteriorated, with killings, extortion, ransom demands and encounters becoming frequent.   During his visit to Moga district, Pilot met members of a victim’s family and said people across Punjab were facing severe hardship. He alleged that the family of a young man whose father was killed three years ago had received neither justice nor the assistance it needed.   Pilot said reports of murders and other criminal incidents were emerging from several parts of the state.…

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17

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Abhijeet Dipke Detained Ahead of Delhi Tiranga Protest

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke was detained from his residence in Jhandewalan on Friday as he was preparing to leave for the party’s proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Connaught Place in Delhi.   More than 20 Delhi Police personnel visited Dipke’s residence earlier in the day and served him a notice. The notice directed him to avoid any action that could prejudice the rights of citizens, traders, commuters, patients and others.   The detention came as security arrangements were intensified across the national capital ahead of the proposed protest.

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16

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Rahul Gandhi Journalist Injury Case: SC Hearing on October 26

The Supreme Court will hear on October 26 an application seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the alleged injury to a woman journalist during an Opposition march inside the court premises on October 12.   The plea also requests that CCTV footage and other records connected with the incident be preserved.   Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that the application would be taken up along with other matters concerning protests when the court hears them on October 26.   The application has been filed by advocate…

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12

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Why Is PM Modi’s Old Photo With Vijay Trending Now?

A 12-year-old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has resurfaced on social media, with users discussing the major changes in Vijay’s public life since the image was taken.   The photograph was originally posted by Prime Minister Modi on X on April 16, 2014. It shows Modi seated beside Vijay, who was then a leading actor in Tamil cinema. Modi had described him in the accompanying caption as a “noted film personality in the south”.   While sharing the old image, one X user wrote, “Never kill yourself, lot can happen in…

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11

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday demanded the registration of an FIR and arrest of Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

  Amid the political furore over allegations of embezzlements, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday demanded the registration of an FIR and arrest of Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in donations received at the temple in Ayodhya.   He alleged that the BJP, RSS, and VHP "bear full responsibility for this episode, but they are trying to shield the accused"."Those who believe in the religion, Sanatan Dharma, and Lord Ram will not tolerate this theft and looting. The entire accountability and responsibility for this lies…

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11

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Sonam Wangchuk Warns of Hunger Strike or Padyatra

Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned that he may begin a hunger strike or undertake a foot march if political leaders and protesters detained in Delhi on Saturday are not released by Sunday.   Several leaders, activists and protesters were taken into custody by Delhi Police while attempting to march towards Jantar Mantar. The protest was organised against alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission.   Those detained included Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee.   In a video message shared on his social media handles,…

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10

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Delhi Police Releases All Detainees Except CJP Leaders

Delhi Police has released protesters and other individuals detained during the security crackdown ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led demonstration in the national capital. CJP leaders, however, remain in custody and are expected to face further legal proceedings.   The detentions took place after security arrangements were intensified across Delhi on October 10, ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leaders continue to remain in custody People detained at different centres across the capital have been released, while the CJP leaders have not yet been freed. The next steps in the…

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10

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

BJP Rajya Sabha List: 8 UP Candidates, Hardeep Puri Out

The BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, with the selection reflecting representation from Backward Classes, Dalits, Brahmins and the Thakur community.   The candidates are minister Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, former MLC Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, former Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Shruti Gangwar, the daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar.   Ten Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh will go to polls on October 16. The BJP is assured of victory on seven seats and is seeking to secure an eighth seat…

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09

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics

Bypoll Results Today: Who Is Leading in Nandigram and Tamil Nadu?

Counting is underway for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam. The counting began on October 9, 2026, under tight security arrangements.   The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in both West Bengal constituencies of Nandigram and Rejinagar, while the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has taken the lead in Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. In Puducherry, the ruling All India NR Congress candidate Ashok Anand is ahead in Thattanchavady. BJP candidate Devashish Sharma is leading in Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency. West Bengal: BJP ahead…

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