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 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...
A 15-year-old girl has publicly apologised after an FIR was registered against her for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media and sparked debate over freedom of expression, legal accountability, and the involvement of...
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Bihar government’s decision to allow an unelected individual to continue as a minister, questioning the constitutional validity and governance implications of such an arrangement. The court’s observations came during a hearing where issues related to the appointment and continuation of ministers who do not hold membership in...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language...
A political confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the use of force against students during protests linked to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The claim, made during a parliamentary debate, immediately triggered a strong reaction from the Bharatiya...
Vijeta Dahiya has spoken out after being removed from his position as spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), claiming that he was made a “scapegoat” following a controversy over a viral video that allegedly showed him eating a burger while a protest march was underway in Delhi. The controversy erupted after a video circulated...
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee was suspended from the Lok Sabha after complaints were raised against him over the alleged use of abusive language during parliamentary proceedings. The action has intensified political tensions between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition, adding another chapter to the ongoing confrontations inside Parliament....
A fresh political controversy erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram without relying on a teleprompter. The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, adding another chapter to the...