Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday criticised the cancellation of the proposed ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj, questioning the decision of the administration to withdraw permission for the event. She said she was unable to understand what concerns or fears led authorities to stop a programme that was aimed at engaging with students. Reacting...
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday came out in support of students and young activists who alleged harassment and violence during protests at Jantar Mantar, strongly criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action. Gandhi said that questioning the education system or demanding reforms cannot be considered a crime and accused...
A fresh political row has emerged after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his Instagram account had been restricted for users in India. The senior opposition leader alleged that the action was not accidental and accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of yielding to political pressure. The allegation has sparked...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a police complaint against senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari over remarks allegedly made during a public interaction concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Hindu figure Sita. The complaint has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the...
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to the ongoing controversy over alleged examination paper leaks. The organisation’s latest reaction came after Prime Minister Modi addressed concerns surrounding the integrity of competitive examinations and...
The ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has entered a new phase, with the organisation adding a fourth demand to its list of demands and calling for legal protection for those who participated in the July 20 demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka announced the latest demand as the...
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the state into one of India’s leading performers across multiple sectors, stating that the journey toward making Punjab “number one” will continue with the unwavering support and trust of its people. Addressing a public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government...
Senior political leader Rahul Gandhi has raised strong concerns over what he described as the “systematic strangulation” of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India, alleging that existing transport regulations are placing disproportionate pressure on small manufacturers, particularly those engaged in bus and truck body building. In a sharply worded critique of regulatory frameworks...
The Congress party in Punjab is witnessing renewed internal discussions over its state leadership, with a growing number of senior leaders and party workers reportedly expressing support for former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to assume the role of Punjab Congress president. The development comes at a time when the party is attempting to strengthen...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after serious allegations of horse-trading surfaced between the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The dispute has intensified the state’s political atmosphere, with both parties accusing each other of attempting to lure legislators and manipulate the balance of power in...