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Will Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD Break? BJP MLA Makes Bold Claim After JDU

24Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Will Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD Break? BJP MLA Makes Bold Claim After JDU

Patna: The political buzz in Bihar is heating up as the five vacant Rajya Sabha seats approach elections. NDA leaders are now claiming cracks within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and following the JDU, BJP MLA and former minister Neeraj Bablu has made a striking assertion about Tejashwi Yadav’s party. Speaking from Chhatapur, Neeraj Bablu claimed that several senior RJD leaders and MLAs are currently in touch with the BJP, suggesting an imminent shift in loyalty. He sharply criticized the party’s current state, calling it a “gateway to hell”, implying that no one wants to remain in RJD. According to him, the party’s future looks bleak, prompting some of its own MLAs to consider switching sides. Bablu’s statement has intensified speculation in the state’s political corridors, especi...

BMC Polls: Thackeray Brothers Reunite, Pose for Photos, Take on BJP – Seat Sharing Still Under Wraps

24Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Polls: Thackeray Brothers Reunite, Pose for Photos, Take on BJP – Seat Sharing Still Under Wraps

Mumbai: A long-awaited reunion of the Thackeray brothers finally took place on Wednesday, bringing a significant twist to Maharashtra’s political landscape. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came together to showcase unity, with family members also present at the high-profile event. However, the alliance did not reveal seat-sharing details. The official announcement of the Shiv Sena UBT–Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance took place at Hotel Blue in Worli, Mumbai. Before the announcement, both brothers paid homage to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray at his memorial in the presence of the family. At the press conference, both leaders addressed the media using a single microphone, displaying a united front. Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP, accusing Delhi-based powers of plott...

Will the BJP-Ajit Pawar Friendship Fracture in Mumbai? NCP Unmoved on Nawab Malik, Alliance at Risk

24Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Will the BJP-Ajit Pawar Friendship Fracture in Mumbai? NCP Unmoved on Nawab Malik, Alliance at Risk

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Tensions are brewing within the ruling Mahayuti alliance ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in Maharashtra. The BJP is reportedly unhappy with the NCP’s decision to retain Nawab Malik as the Mumbai election in-charge, raising concerns about potential cracks in the alliance. NCP Stands Firm:Despite strong objections from the BJP, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has made it clear that Nawab Malik will continue to lead the party’s Mumbai election campaign. Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare emphasized that internal appointments are solely the party’s prerogative. “Malik is a senior leader entrusted with key organizational responsibilities. His role as election in-charge is an internal matter of NCP,” Tatkare said. BJP’s Concerns:The B...

Around 9.5 Million Names Removed from Draft Voter Lists in MP, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Andaman & Nicobar

24Dec

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Nation, Politics

Around 9.5 Million Names Removed from Draft Voter Lists in MP, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Andaman & Nicobar

The Election Commission of India has released the draft voter lists for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), approximately 9.5 million names have been removed from the electoral rolls across these states and the Union Territory. Key Figures from the Draft Lists Andaman & Nicobar: Out of 3.10 lakh voters, around 64,000 names were excluded from the draft list. Kerala: More than 2.78 crore voters were on the rolls, of which 24.08 lakh names were removed. Chhattisgarh: Out of 2.12 crore registered voters, 27.34 lakh names were deleted. The SIR report revealed that 1,79,043 voters were registered at multiple locations, accounting for roughly 1% of the total voters. Madhya Pradesh: From 5.74...

BJP Issues Notice to Leader Anju Bhargava for Abusive Remarks Against Visually Impaired Woman

24Dec

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

BJP Issues Notice to Leader Anju Bhargava for Abusive Remarks Against Visually Impaired Woman

Jabalpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to its Jabalpur municipal vice-president, Anju Bhargava, following a public outcry over a viral video showing her verbally abusing a visually impaired woman inside a church. The party has sought a written explanation from Bhargava within seven days, warning of disciplinary action. The controversy erupted after a video circulated widely on social media, in which Bhargava is seen arguing aggressively with a blind woman during a protest at a church in the Gorakhpur police station area of Jabalpur on December 20. The incident triggered sharp criticism and caused embarrassment for the party in Madhya Pradesh. Party Takes Disciplinary Action Jabalpur BJP district president Rajesh Sonkar issued the notice, stating ...

Imran Masood Clarifies ‘Priyanka as PM’ Remark, Reaffirms Rahul Gandhi as Congress Leader

24Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Imran Masood Clarifies ‘Priyanka as PM’ Remark, Reaffirms Rahul Gandhi as Congress Leader

Saharanpur: Congress MP Imran Masood has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following his remarks suggesting that if Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were the Prime Minister, Hindus in Bangladesh would not be facing the persecution they allegedly are today. Seizing on the statement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Masood of undermining Rahul Gandhi’s leadership within the Congress. Responding to the backlash, Masood issued a clarification, asserting that his comments were taken out of context. He said the statement was made in response to a specific question about Bangladesh and was not intended to project Priyanka Gandhi as an alternative to Rahul Gandhi. “Rahul Gandhi is the leader of the Congress party, and he is also Priyanka Gandhi’s leader. The entire Congress, i...

“If Kabul Can Be Bombed, Then India Was Right”: Maulana Fazlur Rehman Slams Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

23Dec

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Politics, world

“If Kabul Can Be Bombed, Then India Was Right”: Maulana Fazlur Rehman Slams Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Senior Pakistani parliamentarian and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, popularly known as Maulana Diesel, has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan’s military leadership and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over Islamabad’s aggressive policy towards Afghanistan. His remarks have triggered a political storm in Pakistan by indirectly justifying India’s military action against Pakistan earlier this year. Speaking at a public gathering in Lyari, Karachi, Maulana Fazlur Rehman sharply criticized Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for authorizing air strikes inside Afghanistan under the pretext of targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “You have no right to attack another country’s capital. If you bomb Kabul, then you must be ready for retaliation. This is no di...

Congress Seeks More Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections; Eyes Actor Vijay’s TVK as Alternative

23Dec

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Congress Seeks More Seats from DMK in Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections; Eyes Actor Vijay’s TVK as Alternative

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for next year, political negotiations are heating up. The Congress party has demanded a larger share of seats and greater representation in government from its ally, the DMK. Sources indicate that Congress now aims to contest over 50 seats, up from 25 seats in the 2021 elections, where it won 18 seats. Seat Demand and Power-SharingGirish Chodankar, in charge of Tamil Nadu for the All India Congress Committee (AICC), recently conveyed Congress’s demands to DMK chief M.K. Stalin. The party has emphasized that if the alliance comes to power, Congress should receive a significant share in governance. Party leaders cite missed opportunities in the 2006 elections—when Congress contested 48 seats, won 34, and supported DMK f...

Chirag Paswan Outpaces Nitish Kumar as Party Donations Surge in Election Year

23Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Chirag Paswan Outpaces Nitish Kumar as Party Donations Surge in Election Year

In a significant development ahead of an election-heavy political calendar, Bihar’s major regional parties have witnessed a sharp surge in political donations, with Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) registering a dramatic rise that has drawn considerable attention. While Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) received a substantially higher absolute amount, the rate of growth in funding for Chirag Paswan’s party far exceeded that of the JD(U), underscoring changing dynamics within the ruling NDA alliance. According to contribution reports submitted to the Election Commission of India for the financial year 2024–25, JD(U) received a total of ₹18.69 crore, while LJP (Ram Vilas) secured over ₹11 crore during the same period. Both parties are key allies of the BJP...

BJP Emerges Strongest in Maharashtra Local Body Polls, But Final Control Hinges on Supreme Court Verdict

23Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BJP Emerges Strongest in Maharashtra Local Body Polls, But Final Control Hinges on Supreme Court Verdict

Pune:The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest force in Maharashtra’s recently concluded local body elections, securing the highest number of presidents and key posts in municipal councils and nagar panchayats. However, despite the clear electoral advantage, the fate of governance in 57 local bodies remains uncertain and will depend on a Supreme Court verdict scheduled for January 21. Out of these 57 local bodies, the Mahायुति alliance—comprising BJP, Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—won 39 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) secured 17 seats. One seat went to another party. These local bodies are part of a larger group of 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats where the combined reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Schedule...