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Suvendu Adhikari Alleges Bangladesh Funding for ‘Babri Mosque’ Project in Murshidabad, Launches Sharp Attack on Humayun Kabir

18Feb

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari Alleges Bangladesh Funding for ‘Babri Mosque’ Project in Murshidabad, Launches Sharp Attack on Humayun Kabir

Kolkata: West Bengal Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has made serious allegations against JUP founder Humayun Kabir, claiming that a significant portion of the funding for a mosque being constructed in Murshidabad district has allegedly come from Bangladesh. Speaking on Tuesday, Adhikari claimed that nearly 50 percent of the funding for the so-called “Babri Mosque” project, being built in Beldanga area of Murshidabad, has been arranged through Bangladeshi donors and organisations linked to groups such as Jamaat. ‘Humayun Kabir Visited Bangladesh to Arrange Funds,’ Claims Adhikari Adhikari further alleged that Humayun Kabir travelled to Bangladesh on September 28 last year and stayed there for about a week, allegedly to mobilise funds for the mosque proj...

Karnataka Power Struggle Resurfaces: DK Shivakumar Calls MLA Meeting, Siddaramaiah Sends 27 Supporters on Foreign Tour

17Feb

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Karnataka, Politics, State

Karnataka Power Struggle Resurfaces: DK Shivakumar Calls MLA Meeting, Siddaramaiah Sends 27 Supporters on Foreign Tour

Bengaluru: Despite public claims of a “ceasefire” between Karnataka Congress heavyweights Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the internal tussle over the Chief Minister’s post appears far from over. The latest political move has once again fueled speculation of an ongoing power struggle within the ruling party. Ahead of a crucial legislative phase, DK Shivakumar, in his capacity as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, had called a meeting of Congress MLAs. However, in a move widely seen as politically strategic, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly allowed 27 of his loyal MLAs and MLCs to proceed on an overseas tour to Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for Tuesday. Foreign Trip Seen as a Political Message While the forei...

From “Weatherman” to “Poor Guy”: How Lalu Yadav Paid a Heavy Price for His Clash with Ram Vilas Paswan

16Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

From “Weatherman” to “Poor Guy”: How Lalu Yadav Paid a Heavy Price for His Clash with Ram Vilas Paswan

Politics in Bihar has heated up over the use of the word “poor guy.” During the state assembly session, LJP (Ram Vilas) members staged a loud protest, chanting slogans such as “RJD’s identity, insult to Dalits,” echoing through the house. The ruling party accused the opposition of being anti-Dalit. The controversy erupted after RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet used the word “poor guy” to refer to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. This is not the first time that Lalu Prasad Yadav’s party has clashed with Paswan. When Lalu was active in politics, he often tried to belittle Ram Vilas Paswan. Analysts say that Lalu’s misstep in 2013 significantly altered Bihar’s political landscape, as Paswan eventually parted ways with RJD to join the NDA, causing RJD major losses in subsequent Lok Sabha elect...

Purnesh Modi Elected New Deputy Speaker of Gujarat Assembly

16Feb

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Gujarat, Politics, State

Purnesh Modi Elected New Deputy Speaker of Gujarat Assembly

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On the first day of the Gujarat Assembly’s budget session, BJP MLA and former minister Purnesh Modi from Surat was elected as the new Deputy Speaker. His term will continue until 2027. The nomination of Congress leader Shailesh Parmar was rejected, and Modi secured the post through voice vote. Political Comeback Purnesh Modi, a three-time MLA from Surat West, previously served as a cabinet minister in Gujarat. His election as Deputy Speaker is seen as a strong political comeback following his appointment as the new state president of the BJP. Earlier, he had fallen out of favor when former state head and Union Minister C.R. Patil was in charge. Modi succeeds Jethabhai Bharwad, who had resigned from the post citing personal reasons. National Spotlight Modi ca...

Navneet Rana Issues Direct Threat to Humayun Kabir Over Babri-Style Mosque Construction

16Feb

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Navneet Rana Issues Direct Threat to Humayun Kabir Over Babri-Style Mosque Construction

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP firebrand leader and former MP, Navneet Rana, has once again made headlines with a strong statement. During a government event at Baba Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh, she delivered a bold warning against those planning to construct a Babri-style mosque. Sharing a video on social media, Rana specifically targeted Humayun Kabir, who has announced plans to build a mosque in West Bengal. After receiving blessings from Pandit Dheerendra Shastri at the Bundelkhand Mahakumbh, the seventh mass marriage ceremony organized by the Bageshwar Dham government, Rana declared: “Those attempting to build a Babri mosque will not even find a resting place in Hindustan. Humayun Kabir, this is a warning for you.” Armed With Devotion and WeaponsNavneet Rana, calling herself the d...

Former Congress President Bhupen Bora Resigns; Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Makes Striking Prediction

16Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

Former Congress President Bhupen Bora Resigns; Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Makes Striking Prediction

Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Congress party has suffered a major setback. Former state president Bhupen Bora has resigned from the party, prompting a sharp reaction from the BJP. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that Congress has lost its last Hindu leader. Bora Submits Resignation to Gaurav Gogoi Bora sent his resignation to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Monday at 8 AM. In his resignation, he explained the reasons that compelled him to take this stand, clarifying that it was not a personal decision. Bora has been associated with Congress for 32 years, having joined the party in 1994. Responding to the news, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Bhupen Bora was the last prominent Hindu leader in Assam Congress who had never held a ministerial or legisla...

Former Gujarat CM Shankar Singh Vaghela: “Had We Been in BJP, Modi Might Not Have Become PM”

16Feb

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Gujarat, Politics, State

Former Gujarat CM Shankar Singh Vaghela: “Had We Been in BJP, Modi Might Not Have Become PM”

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Veteran politician and former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankar Singh Vaghela has made a striking statement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise, blending candid political reflection with personal insight. At 85, Vaghela, who played a key role in shaping Gujarat’s political landscape, claimed in a recent interview that had he and his supporters been in the BJP, Modi’s path to the Chief Ministership and eventually the Prime Minister’s office might not have materialized. Vaghela, who famously rebelled against the BJP in 1995 with 47 legislators and later became Gujarat CM with Congress support, emphasized that he and his cohort operate with “self-respect” in politics. “We do not pledge our principles for personal gain. We came into public life for the people, not for...

Jharkhand Government to Present Budget on February 24, Major Relief Likely for Women Farmers

16Feb

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Jharkhand Government to Present Budget on February 24, Major Relief Likely for Women Farmers

Ranchi: The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 on February 24 in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The proposed budget, to be introduced as the ‘Abua Dishom Budget’, is expected to be historic, particularly for women farmers in the state. Sources indicate that the budget size could touch nearly Rs 1.70 lakh crore, making it the largest budget in Jharkhand’s history. Women Farmers May Receive Special Focus The year 2026 has been declared the ‘International Year of Women Farmers’ by the United Nations. Against this global backdrop, the Jharkhand government is reportedly working on a strategy to bring women farmers to the centre of development policies. It is believed that the government may announce significan...

PM Modi Highlights Assam’s Development, Showcases Highway Emergency Landing Facility, Takes Dig at Congress

14Feb

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Assam, Politics, State

PM Modi Highlights Assam’s Development, Showcases Highway Emergency Landing Facility, Takes Dig at Congress

Guwahati, Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several major projects during his visit to Assam, while also addressing a BJP rally, emphasizing the state’s rapid development under the NDA government and contrasting it with the Congress era. During his trip to Dibrugarh, PM Modi unveiled the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran bypass, witnessing Air Force aircraft take off and land on the highway. Praising the facility, he told the crowd, “Today, I landed on Assam’s highway—not a runway—and made history. There was a time when roads were broken and unsafe, but that is the past.” Development Milestones in Assam After Dibrugarh, PM Modi reached Guwahati, where he inaugurated IIM Guwahati and launched projects worth over ₹5,450 crore for the state...

Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins

14Feb

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Politics, State, Telangana

Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins

Hyderabad, Telangana: Two years after returning to power in Telangana, the Congress party strengthened its hold in the municipal elections held on 11 February. Out of 116 municipalities, Congress won at least 83, and secured five out of seven municipal corporations. Despite this, the BJP is celebrating its performance as historic. BJP Highlights Its Gains BJP leaders, including MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, expressed jubilation on social media. Party officials argue that the results demonstrate the growing influence of the BJP in the state, despite Congress’s overall victory. Telangana BJP president N. Ramchandra Rao stated that Congress has exaggerated its success, noting that the BJP increased its vote share from 13% to 20% compared to previous municipal elections. V...