Wednesday, March 25

Politics

Over 5,000 Jharkhand Congress Workers to Join Delhi ‘Vote Theft’ Rally at Ramlila Maidan
Jharkhand, Politics, State

Over 5,000 Jharkhand Congress Workers to Join Delhi ‘Vote Theft’ Rally at Ramlila Maidan

Ranchi/Delhi: The Congress Party is set to hold a massive rally against alleged “vote theft” next month at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, and over 5,000 workers from Jharkhand are expected to participate, party leaders confirmed. Jharkhand Congress MobilizationJharkhand Congress President Keshav Mahato Kamlesh said the state unit is sending more than 5,000 party workers to the Delhi rally, who will also protest the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in several states. He added that district presidents have been instructed to prepare detailed lists of participants from all divisions. Rally DetailsThe Congress had announced last Friday that the rally, titled “Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodo”, will be held on 14 December at Ramlila Maidan. The event aims to spotlight alleged elector...
Why? Why? Why?” Mamata Banerjee Questions Election Commission Over Data Outsourcing, Polling Station Plans
Politics, State, West Bengal

Why? Why? Why?” Mamata Banerjee Questions Election Commission Over Data Outsourcing, Polling Station Plans

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising serious concerns over two critical developments related to upcoming elections in the state. In her letter, Banerjee criticized the Centralized Request for Proposal (RfP) issued by the Chief Election Officer (CEO) of West Bengal to outsource data entry work, questioning why 1,000 data entry operators and 50 software developers are being hired for an entire year when district offices already have qualified staff. She wrote, “Traditionally, field offices hire contract data entry staff as needed. DEOs have the authority to make such hiring decisions. So why is the CEO office taking over a role that already exists locally? Are these moves being inf...
Haryana Politics: Abhay Chautala Vows to Expose Congress if INLD Returns to Assembly
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Politics: Abhay Chautala Vows to Expose Congress if INLD Returns to Assembly

Rohtak, Haryana: Abhay Singh Chautala, National President of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), has once again targeted the Congress party and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in a scathing political statement. Speaking at a public rally in Sisaroli village, Chautala declared that if given another chance in the Haryana Assembly, he would metaphorically “make Congress leaders ‘stand like roosters’” by exposing their alleged wrongdoings. Congress Accused of Enabling BJP GovernmentChautala accused the Hooda family of indirectly helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) form the government in Haryana once again. Without naming them directly, he criticized Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his son, Deepender Hooda, stating that their actions paved the way for the BJP’s third term in the s...
Shocking Error in Rajasthan Voter List: 72-Year-Old Declared Dead During SIR Update
Politics, Rajasthan, State

Shocking Error in Rajasthan Voter List: 72-Year-Old Declared Dead During SIR Update

A startling incident has come to light from Gangapur City, Rajasthan, amid the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists. A 72-year-old retired medical officer, Mr. Gopinath Sharma, has reportedly been declared dead in the voter list—despite being very much alive. The issue was revealed by Sharma himself during a media interaction. Alive But Marked DeadGopinath Sharma, resident of Ward No. 33 in Gangapur City, said that while the SIR process was underway, he had received no official forms by 16th November. Upon contacting his Booth Level Officer (BLO) Chotu Khan, he was shocked to learn that he had been listed as deceased in the voter records. “I am standing here alive, yet the negligence has wrongly marked me as dead. This is both humiliating and reflects a serious lapse in...
Controversy Erupts in Datia as BLO Assistant List Includes BJP, RSS Affiliates; Administration Acknowledges Error
Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Controversy Erupts in Datia as BLO Assistant List Includes BJP, RSS Affiliates; Administration Acknowledges Error

Datia, Madhya Pradesh: A storm has erupted in Datia district after the publication of a list of Booth Level Officer (BLO) assistants for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program, which included names of individuals allegedly affiliated with the BJP and RSS. The district administration has described the inclusion as an unintentional error and has initiated steps to remove the names, while the opposition Congress has accused the ruling party of influencing the process. Political Affiliations Raise Eyebrows The list of BLO assistants sparked immediate controversy as several appointees were reportedly linked to BJP and RSS. Datia Collector Swapnil Wankhede clarified that three politically affiliated names were included “by mistake.” He explained that the order was issued by the SDM (...
Delhi to Strengthen Safety Protocols After Fire Incidents in Government Buses
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi to Strengthen Safety Protocols After Fire Incidents in Government Buses

New Delhi: Following multiple fire incidents in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses over recent months, the Delhi government has announced a comprehensive safety audit to prevent future accidents. Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh held a high-level review meeting on Monday to address the issue, emphasizing strict safety and maintenance protocols for all buses. Audit and Safety MeasuresThe minister directed a full technical audit of all buses manufactured by companies whose vehicles were involved in fire incidents. The review will cover overcharging, overheating, and compact-area diagnostics, ensuring that no bus is operating with compromised safety standards. Buses experiencing battery heating issues will adopt low-voltage charging to minimize risk and extend battery life. ...
Bihar: Official Social Media Account of Government Department Posts Hitler-Mussolini Praise for 9 Months Before Deletion
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar: Official Social Media Account of Government Department Posts Hitler-Mussolini Praise for 9 Months Before Deletion

Patna: In a bizarre incident, the official social media handle of Bihar’s Water Resources Department posted content praising dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Shockingly, the post remained live for nine months before it was finally deleted following public backlash. The Controversial PostThe post, made in February 2025, displayed pictures of Hitler and Mussolini alongside a caption claiming: “Two of the most influential politicians of the 20th century stand together; their ideology was absolutely correct.” The post went unnoticed for months, sparking concern over the department’s social media oversight. Hack or Negligence?According to reports, the account had been hacked. Department officials confirmed that cybercriminals allegedly took control of the handle, changing its ...
Bihar: New Nitish Government Eases Eligibility for Bus Conductors; 7th Pass Youth to Drive Their Careers Forward
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar: New Nitish Government Eases Eligibility for Bus Conductors; 7th Pass Youth to Drive Their Careers Forward

Patna: In a move aimed at providing greater employment opportunities for underprivileged and academically lagging youth, Bihar’s newly appointed Transport Minister, Shravan Kumar, has reduced the minimum educational requirement for the post of bus conductor (Khalasi) from 10th pass to 7th pass. Minister Kumar, who assumed office recently, said the decision is intended to connect students who could not complete higher studies with government jobs, ensuring broader access to employment. Upon taking charge, Minister Kumar held a high-level review meeting with senior departmental officials, including Additional Chief Secretary Mihir Kumar Singh and State Transport Commissioner Abhishek Dwivedi. Following the discussions, the historic decision to lower the qualification for bus conductors...
Is This Modi-Nitish Magic?” Tej Pratap Takes a Jibe at Deepak Prakash’s Ministerial Appointment
Bihar, Politics, State

Is This Modi-Nitish Magic?” Tej Pratap Takes a Jibe at Deepak Prakash’s Ministerial Appointment

Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and founder of Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), has taken a sharp dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the appointment of Deepak Prakash, son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) leader Upendra Kushwaha, as a minister without contesting an election. Posting on social media platform X, Tej Pratap sarcastically remarked that Deepak Prakash’s elevation is “Modi-Nitish magic.” He highlighted that Deepak had previously served as the counting agent for independent candidate Ram Narayan Paswan in Sasaram, whose election deposit was forfeited after securing only 327 votes. Political Background Tej Pratap also shared a photo of Deepak Prakash’s ID card, showing his role as a counting agent....
Ghaziabad BJP Councillor’s Alleged Attack Found to Be Staged, Police Reveal
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad BJP Councillor’s Alleged Attack Found to Be Staged, Police Reveal

Ghaziabad: The sensational claim of a firing attack by BJP woman councillor Sheetal Chaudhary on October 29 has been debunked by the police. Forensic analysis confirmed that no shots were fired, and the shattered car glass was broken from the inside, raising serious questions about the authenticity of the incident. Investigation Uncovers Staged Drama Late on the night of October 29, Sheetal Chaudhary had alleged that two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on her car on NDRF Road, shattering the windshield and putting her life at risk. The claim caused a major stir, prompting immediate attention from Ghaziabad police, and hundreds of BJP workers, including city and Muradnagar MLAs, rushed to the Madhuban Bapudham police station, demanding strict action. A special police team w...