Politics

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to the late leader, calling his life a source of inspiration for all. In a special post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Honourable Atal Ji’s birth anniversary is a unique opportunity for all of us to draw inspiration from his life. His conduct, grace, ideological steadfastness, and unwavering commitment to the nation set an ideal benchmark in Indian politics. He proved through his life that excellence is established through conduct, not position, and it is conduct that guides society.” Timeless Wisdom Sharing one of Vajpayee’s favorite Sanskrit maxims, PM Modi wrote: “Yadyadacharati shresthastatadevetero janah, sa y...

New Delhi: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, likening them to “expired injections” and asserting that their leadership has effectively destroyed the Congress party. Statement Sparks Political DebateChugh’s remarks came in response to Congress MP Imran Masood’s endorsement of Priyanka Gandhi as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate, triggering a fresh debate in political circles. Speaking to IANS in New Delhi, Chugh criticized decades of Congress leadership, including Robert Vadra, Priyanka Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the public has already delivered electoral punishment to the party 95 times for its misdeeds. Congress Leadership in CrisisChugh said that despite repeated defea...

The Congress Party has once again raised concerns over the central government’s silence regarding the strengthening ties between the United States and Pakistan, particularly focusing on the repeated praise of Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir by former US President Donald Trump. Growing US-Pakistan Friendship Sparks Concern Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the increasing closeness between the US and Pakistan is a matter of national concern for India, yet the Modi government has remained conspicuously silent. According to Ramesh, after the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, Pakistan faced global condemnation and was widely discredited. Today, however, the US-Pakistan friendship appears to be rehabilitating Pakistan’s international image. Trump’s Repeated Praise fo...

Barely a week after assuming charge as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin has witnessed a dramatic transformation in his political stature. Once regarded as a low-profile leader from Bihar who had to seek appointments with senior figures, Nabin now finds top BJP leaders queuing up to meet him, reflecting the immense authority and prestige attached to his new role. With the BJP claiming to be the world’s largest political party, the position of National Working President carries exceptional weight. Party protocol has elevated Nabin to the inner circle of the BJP’s top leadership, placing him alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the party’s highest decision-making hierarchy. Known for his calm demeanour...

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...