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Nitin Nabin Meets RSS Bodies Ahead of Possible Major BJP and Modi Government Reshuffle

5Jan

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Nation, Politics

Nitin Nabin Meets RSS Bodies Ahead of Possible Major BJP and Modi Government Reshuffle

The national executive president of the BJP, Nitin Nabin, is increasingly taking on wider responsibilities within the party. He has now been tasked with engaging with organizations affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a move seen as significant ahead of anticipated major changes in both the BJP and the Narendra Modi-led central government. Preparations Underway for a Major Reshuffle Sources indicate that following January 14, significant changes are expected within the central government and BJP organizational structure. All central office-bearers of the party have reportedly been instructed to remain in the national capital in preparation for these developments. Ahead of this, Nitin Nabin is set to begin a series of meetings with various RSS-affiliated bodies, aime...

Congress Hopeful After Mausam Noor’s Homecoming, Eyes Reclaiming Old Stronghold in Malda

5Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Congress Hopeful After Mausam Noor’s Homecoming, Eyes Reclaiming Old Stronghold in Malda

Kolkata: Just three months ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Congress has delivered a significant political jolt to the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Former TMC Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Noor has returned to the Congress after seven years, reviving hopes for the party’s resurgence in the strategically important Malda district. Mausam Noor, niece of veteran Congress leader A. Ghani Khan Choudhury, rejoined the Congress, a move seen as a major setback for the ruling TMC and a morale booster for the opposition party. The Choudhury family has historically wielded considerable influence in Malda, particularly among minority voters, and Noor’s return is expected to strengthen the Congress’s organisational base in the region. A Familiar Face Returns to the Congress Fold Before swi...

BJP’s Dinesh Sharma Launches Sharp Attack on Congress, Slams Gandhi Family’s Dominance

5Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

BJP’s Dinesh Sharma Launches Sharp Attack on Congress, Slams Gandhi Family’s Dominance

Lucknow: BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma, on Sunday delivered a scathing critique of the Congress Party, targeting the Gandhi family’s continued dominance in the party. Sharma claimed that as long as the Gandhis remain politically active, Congress’s future remains bleak. Cycle of Power Concentrated Within Three Family MembersSharma accused the party of being trapped in a “cycle of power and responsibility” concentrated among just three members of the Gandhi family. He explained, “Whenever one leader fails, another is brought forward. If the second also falters, a third steps in. This cycle within the family dominates all key positions and responsibilities.” He added that Congress has now been reduced from a national party to effectivel...

Can Ajit Pawar Defeat BJP in His Stronghold? NCP and BJP Face Off on 44 Seats Amid Rising Tensions

5Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Can Ajit Pawar Defeat BJP in His Stronghold? NCP and BJP Face Off on 44 Seats Amid Rising Tensions

Mumbai/Pune: The political battle in Maharashtra is heating up as Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) goes head-to-head against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming municipal elections. With recent statements from Pawar stirring the political waters, the contest in Pimpri-Chinchwad, his stronghold, has become particularly high-stakes. Direct Clash in Pimpri-ChinchwadWhile the NCP is part of the Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP in some regions, in Pimpri-Chinchwad, the two parties are in a direct contest for 44 seats. This has prevented a local alliance, making the elections a litmus test for Pawar’s influence. Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has 32 wards, with four councillors elected per ward, totaling 128 seats. In 2026, 692 candidates are competi...

RJD Set for Major Reshuffle? Tejashwi Yadav May Remove State President Mangani Lal Mandal

5Jan

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Politics, State

RJD Set for Major Reshuffle? Tejashwi Yadav May Remove State President Mangani Lal Mandal

Patna: Political activity within Bihar’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has intensified as party leader and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav returns from an overseas trip. Sources indicate that Tejashwi is expected to hold a crucial review meeting with the state president and senior party leaders soon, focusing on organizational strategy and future political plans. Organizational Review After Electoral DefeatFollowing the party’s defeat in the recent Assembly elections, RJD has been conducting district- and block-level meetings to assess its performance. Reports suggest that during the elections, many district and block committees were not as active as expected. Additionally, over-reliance on external agencies rather than strengthening internal organization is believed to have contribute...

Delhi HC Issues Notice to CBI on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Petition in IRCTC Scam Case; Next Hearing Fixed for January 14

5Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Delhi HC Issues Notice to CBI on Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Petition in IRCTC Scam Case; Next Hearing Fixed for January 14

New Delhi/Patna: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, seeking to challenge the framing of charges against him and his family members in the high-profile IRCTC hotel scam. The next hearing in the matter has been scheduled for January 14. The petition was listed before Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma. During proceedings, the court directed the CBI to respond to the petition and fixed the date for further hearing. Challenge to Lower Court’s OrderLalu Prasad Yadav has challenged the order of the Rouse Avenue Court, which had framed charges against him, his wife Rabri Devi, and his son Tejashwi Yadav under serious provisions of law. The charges relate to allegations of f...

JDU Strongman Dhumal Singh Puts Roadblock in Deputy CM Vijay Sinha’s Drive Against Land Mafia

5Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

JDU Strongman Dhumal Singh Puts Roadblock in Deputy CM Vijay Sinha’s Drive Against Land Mafia

Patna: Even as Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue & Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha issues stern warnings against land mafias, a powerful leader from his own party has landed the government in an embarrassing spot. JDU MLA and strongman Manoranjan Singh alias Dhumal Singh has been accused of illegal land encroachment in the heart of the state capital, openly challenging the Deputy CM’s ultimatum. The latest controversy has emerged from Nepali Nagar (Mahavir Colony, Road No. 6) in Patna, where a local resident has accused Dhumal Singh and his associates of forcibly demolishing a boundary wall during the night and attempting to seize the land. The incident has triggered political ripples, especially at a time when the state government claims to be cracking down hard on la...

PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to Mamata Banerjee; Silence from Bengal CM Sparks Political Buzz

5Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to Mamata Banerjee; Silence from Bengal CM Sparks Political Buzz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, wishing her good health and a long life. Banerjee, who turned 71 today, was born on January 5, 1955, and is currently serving her third term as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. In a post on social media, the Prime Minister addressed her respectfully as “Mamata Didi” and wrote, “Birthday greetings to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Didi. I pray for her good health and long life.” He also tagged the Chief Minister in his message. However, nearly three hours after the Prime Minister’s post, there was no public response from Mamata Banerjee. Her silence triggered political speculation and social media reactions, with supporters of the Prime Minister praising his gesture, ...

When a DSP Triggered a Power Clash Between Nitish Kumar and Speaker Vijay Sinha — Who Blinked First?

5Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

When a DSP Triggered a Power Clash Between Nitish Kumar and Speaker Vijay Sinha — Who Blinked First?

Bihar politics has witnessed several dramatic confrontations over the years, but the face-off between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and then Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha in March 2022 remains one of the most striking examples of a constitutional and political power struggle. What began as a dispute over the transfer of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) soon escalated into an unprecedented clash on the floor of the House, shaking the state’s ruling alliance and exposing deep fault lines between the executive and the legislature. At the time, the Home Department was directly under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The controversy erupted during the Budget Session of the Bihar Assembly when Speaker Vijay Sinha accused two police officers in Lakhisarai district of misbehaving with him....

MNS Reacts Strongly to BJP Leader Kripashankar Singh’s Statement on Mira-Bhayandar Mayor

1Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

MNS Reacts Strongly to BJP Leader Kripashankar Singh’s Statement on Mira-Bhayandar Mayor

Mumbai:** Amid the ongoing municipal elections for 29 corporations in Maharashtra, political attention is firmly focused on Mumbai and its surrounding regions. The BJP recently stirred controversy with statements regarding mayoral positions, prompting a sharp response from Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). BJP leader and former Maharashtra State Minister of Home Affairs, **Kripashankar Singh**, ignited debate by asserting that the Mira-Bhayandar municipal corporation will ensure a mayor from the North Indian, Hindi-speaking community. Singh claimed that the BJP aims to secure sufficient councilors from this community to facilitate the election of a mayor from their ranks. The MNS has strongly condemned this remark. Avinash Jadhav, Thane District President of MNS, stat...