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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...

Bihar Records Decline in Crime Rates; Nitish Government Counters Tejashwi Yadav’s Crime Bulletin

23Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Records Decline in Crime Rates; Nitish Government Counters Tejashwi Yadav’s Crime Bulletin

Patna:The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has released its annual crime data, claiming a significant decline in major criminal incidents across the state. The report, presented jointly by the Home Department and Bihar Police, appears to be a direct rebuttal to Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav’s periodic “crime bulletins,” which have frequently questioned the state’s law-and-order situation. According to the official data, murder cases in Bihar have declined by 7.72 percent, incidents of dacoity by 24.87 percent, and riot-related cases by 17.97 percent compared to previous years. The government asserted that the figures reflect improved policing, stronger intelligence mechanisms, and proactive law enforcement. Women’s Crime Rate Nearly Half of National Average One of the key high...

Political Buzz in Rajasthan: Kirodi Lal Meena Refers to Deputy CM Diya Kumari as “Chief Minister”

22Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Political Buzz in Rajasthan: Kirodi Lal Meena Refers to Deputy CM Diya Kumari as “Chief Minister”

Jaipur, December 22, 2025: A political stir has emerged in Rajasthan after a video of Cabinet Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena went viral on social media. In the clip, he appears to refer to Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari as the Chief Minister, sparking speculation about potential future leadership changes in the state. The IncidentThe remarks were made during the “Lakhpati Didi State-Level Dialogue” program at OTS Jaipur, held to mark the completion of two years of the state government. The event was attended by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, both Deputy Chief Ministers, and several other ministers. During his speech, Dr. Meena praised Diya Kumari, noting that her presence at the program would inspire women. In a slip of the tongue, he said, “You are both a queen and the Chief Minist...

Maharashtra Panchayat Elections: Devendra Fadnavis’ Strategy Outsmarts MVA, Shiv Sena & NCP Leaders Caught Off-Guard

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Panchayat Elections: Devendra Fadnavis’ Strategy Outsmarts MVA, Shiv Sena & NCP Leaders Caught Off-Guard

Mumbai: In the recently concluded Maharashtra Zila Parishad elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executed a strategic masterstroke that left the opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), scrambling. By creating confusion within the alliance early on and later engaging in selective “friendly fights” in key constituencies, the BJP and its allies secured a sweeping victory. Election ResultsOut of 288 seats across 29 district councils, the ruling Maha-Unity alliance won an impressive 215 seats, leaving the MVA with only 51. BJP alone clinched 129 seats, expanding its reach from urban strongholds to rural and semi-urban regions. Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) performed strongly, winning 51 councils and outperforming Uddhav Thackeray. Similarly, NCP leader Ajit Pawar captured 35...

Maharashtra Local Body Elections Witness Rare One-Vote Victories

22Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Local Body Elections Witness Rare One-Vote Victories

Mumbai: The ruling Maha-Unity alliance in Maharashtra, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), achieved a strong performance in the recently concluded local body elections. Out of 288 municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats, the alliance secured 207 chairperson positions. While many victories were decisive, a few seats saw razor-thin margins, with candidates winning by just a single vote. Historic One-Vote WinsThe elections produced a rare phenomenon where three candidates won by only one vote, drawing attention across the state. BJP’s Sandeep Bhise and Pramila Panchal, along with NCP’s Sunita Rahul Dhore, made headlines for these narrow victories. Sandeep Bhise’s Stunning WinSandeep Bhise of BJP clinched the Chiploon Municipal Co...

Irfan Ansari’s Offer to Nusrat Parveen Sparks Political Debate

22Dec

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Irfan Ansari’s Offer to Nusrat Parveen Sparks Political Debate

Ranchi: The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Sunday distanced itself from Health Minister Irfan Ansari’s statement offering a job to Muslim doctor Nusrat Parveen, who was reportedly harassed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at a public event in Patna last week. JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey clarified that no provision allows a minister to offer a job with a salary of ₹3 lakh per month. Job Offer ControversyThe JMM spokesperson stated, “I don’t think any minister has the authority to provide a ₹3 lakh-per-month job. However, the issue being sidelined deserves discussion.” He emphasized that the minister’s statement was personal. Responding to Ansari’s remarks, the party invited the doctor to Jharkhand and extended an offer of employment with a ₹3 lakh monthly salary. Ansari had...