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Congress Sees Hope in MGNREGA Movement, History Also in Its Favor

7Jan

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Congress Sees Hope in MGNREGA Movement, History Also in Its Favor

Congress has announced a nationwide movement against the attempt to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission). The party claims that this is an attack on the very soul of MGNREGA, which it views as a lifeline for the rural poor. Congress is hoping to capitalize on this issue to strengthen its political base in rural India. Congress’s Stand on the Legal Guarantee The Congress party alleges that the government’s efforts to rename and restructure MGNREGA are aimed at weakening its legal guarantee. The party argues that MGNREGA is not just a jobs scheme but a vital lifeline for rural poor, particularly Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward communities. It...

Nitin Nabin Faces a New Challenge in Uttarakhand After Conspiracy in Chhattisgarh

7Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitin Nabin Faces a New Challenge in Uttarakhand After Conspiracy in Chhattisgarh

Nitin Nabin, the acting national president of BJP, is currently making headlines. However, his rise to this new position isn't the only reason for the buzz around him. It is also the deep conspiracies he fell victim to in recent times that have come under scrutiny.Now, Nabin faces a fresh controversy from Uttarakhand. Was Nitin Nabin Targeted by BJP Members?Was Nitin Nabin a target of his own party members? Were there signs of this happening within BJP? If not, why did he become the victim of a conspiracy while serving as the co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh? These are some of the pressing questions that only BJP itself can answer. A Conspiracy in ChhattisgarhEven today, a significant incident from Chhattisgarh remains a topic of discussion within BJP's internal circles. This event, whi...

No New Delimitation Before Bihar Panchayat Elections: Voting Will Be Held in Existing Wards and Areas

7Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

No New Delimitation Before Bihar Panchayat Elections: Voting Will Be Held in Existing Wards and Areas

Patna, Bihar: Ahead of the Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026, the state government has put an end to the speculations regarding the delimitation of electoral areas. The government has clarified that no new delimitation of wards, panchayats, or electoral boundaries will take place before the elections. This means that the upcoming elections, scheduled for 2026, will be held based on the existing boundaries, as per the delimitation done in 2021. Around 2.5 lakh positions across the Panchayati Raj institutions—comprising Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and District Councils—will be contested without any modifications to the current electoral areas. Reservation Roster to Be Redefined Although delimitation will not be changed, a new reservation roster will be drawn up before the elect...

Maharashtra BJP Chief Ravindra Chavan Apologizes to Vilasrao Deshmukh’s Son Amid Latur Civic Poll Controversy

6Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra BJP Chief Ravindra Chavan Apologizes to Vilasrao Deshmukh’s Son Amid Latur Civic Poll Controversy

Mumbai/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Ahead of the Latur Municipal Corporation elections, Maharashtra BJP President Ravindra Chavan issued a public apology to Amit Deshmukh, son of former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, over his controversial remarks suggesting that Deshmukh’s legacy could be erased from his hometown. Chavan clarified on Tuesday that his statement was not politically motivated and expressed regret if it hurt the sentiments of the late leader’s family. The Controversial RemarksChavan’s statement on Monday had sparked widespread outrage when he addressed BJP workers in Latur, saying, “Your enthusiasm gives me full confidence that the memories of Vilasrao Deshmukh will be erased from this city.” The comment was widely interpreted as an attempt to undermine the legacy of the ...

Draft Voter List Released in Uttar Pradesh: Over 2.89 Crore Names Deleted, Lucknow Leads

6Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Draft Voter List Released in Uttar Pradesh: Over 2.89 Crore Names Deleted, Lucknow Leads

The Election Commission of India has released the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The announcement was made by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh, Navdeep Rinwa, who confirmed that approximately 2.89 crore names have been removed from the state’s electoral rolls. Citizens can file claims and objections between January 6 and February 6, 2026, ahead of the final voter list publication scheduled for March 6, 2026. Following the SIR process, the voter list now comprises 12.55 crore registered voters. The revision identified 46 lakh deceased voters, 2.17 crore voters who had shifted residence, and 25.47 lakh voters registered at multiple locations. Over 81% of voters returned signed forms for the revision, while 18% did n...

‘Paths Open Themselves for Us’: Tejashwi Yadav’s Meeting with Lalu Sparks Political Buzz

6Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

‘Paths Open Themselves for Us’: Tejashwi Yadav’s Meeting with Lalu Sparks Political Buzz

Patna: Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav returned to India after an almost month-long overseas trip and met with party supremo and father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, at his official residence in Pandara Park, Delhi, late Monday night. While the meeting was primarily familial, it has sparked fresh discussions in political circles following a viral social media post. Parody Account Tweet Adds Fuel to SpeculationDuring the meeting, a parody account impersonating Tejashwi Yadav posted a tweet that quickly went viral. The post read: “Paths open themselves for us because beneath our steps is not the ground, but the sky. The breaths of a wounded lion are even more dangerous than its roar.” The tweet has ignited discussions among party supporters and political analysts alike, with many reading deeper...

Rajsamand: MLA Confronted by Angry Crowd Over Missing Youth, Police Given 24-Hour Ultimatum

6Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajsamand: MLA Confronted by Angry Crowd Over Missing Youth, Police Given 24-Hour Ultimatum

Rajsamand, Rajasthan: Tensions escalated in Rajsamand as locals and family members expressed outrage over the disappearance of Harish Joshi, who has been missing for seven days. The situation reached a boiling point when BJP MLA Deepti Kiran Maheshwari visited the protest site, only to be surrounded by an angry crowd demanding answers. Protesters Voice Frustration Harish Joshi, a resident of Dhoinda village, vanished from his home a week ago, with police so far unable to locate any trace of him. Relatives and local residents have been staging continuous sit-ins and demonstrations, demanding urgent action. When MLA Maheshwari arrived at the protest site, the crowd confronted her, voicing their dissatisfaction with the administration and elected representatives. One protester remark...

Rajasthan MLA Fund Commission Case: Three MLAs to Appear Before Ethics Committee Again Today

6Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan MLA Fund Commission Case: Three MLAs to Appear Before Ethics Committee Again Today

Three Rajasthan MLAs are set to appear before the Ethics Committee for the second time today in the MLA Fund Commission bribery case. The case, involving allegations of accepting commissions for recommending development works from the MLA fund, has captured widespread attention across the state and the country. The Accused MLAs The MLAs involved are: Revanthram Danga – BJP Anita Jatav – Congress Ritu Banawat – Independent A sting operation conducted by a media group last month showed the three MLAs allegedly agreeing to take commissions for recommending development works from their constituency funds. The videos were made public on 14 December 2025, thrusting the MLAs into serious controversy. Membership Under Threat Following the allegations, the issue has raised...

MP CM Mohan Yadav Clarifies: “Rajasthan is Not Pakistan” Amid Water Dispute Discussions

6Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

MP CM Mohan Yadav Clarifies: “Rajasthan is Not Pakistan” Amid Water Dispute Discussions

In a candid statement at the DigiFest TIE Global Summit, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized that there is no hostility with Rajasthan, describing the neighbouring state as a “brotherly” partner. Addressing long-standing water-sharing issues, CM Yadav remarked, “Rajasthan is not Pakistan that we should harbor enmity. Our relationship is based on cooperation and mutual benefit.” During his one-day visit to Jaipur, CM Yadav highlighted the ongoing water dispute over sharing 5 percent of river water between the states, noting that Madhya Pradesh is willing to increase the share to 7 percent to support Rajasthan’s industrial and agricultural needs. He stressed that flowing water cannot be stopped and that rivers and natural resources are a shared gift from God, meant to ben...

BMC Election 2026 LIVE: Thackeray Brothers to Hold First Joint Rally; BJP, Ajit Pawar Ramp Up Campaigns

6Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

BMC Election 2026 LIVE: Thackeray Brothers to Hold First Joint Rally; BJP, Ajit Pawar Ramp Up Campaigns

With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 around the corner, political activity in Mumbai has intensified. Voting for 29 municipal bodies in Maharashtra is scheduled for January 15, with results to be announced on January 16. Major parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, BJP, Congress, and Ajit Pawar’s faction, are leaving no stone unturned to secure victory. Key Highlights Thackeray Brothers’ First Joint RallyFor the first time, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray, founder of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), will hold a joint rally in Vikhroli today. This move signals a significant shift in Mumbai’s political landscape ahead of the BMC elections. The rally is the first of seven to eight joint rallies planned across the state to boost party ...