New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced actions to remove an additional 476 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) due to their failure to participate in elections for six consecutive years. This action is part of the ECI’s persistent efforts to refine the electoral system and guarantee that only active and involved parties...
Bengaluru: On Monday, Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as reported by sources from the Chief Minister’s Office. Additionally, the minister has forwarded his resignation to the Governor’s office. This development follows a rally held in Bengaluru on Friday by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who reiterated his accusations...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday for targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding his allegations of poll-rigging. He stated that rather than offering explanations, the election body is focusing on formalities such as an oath and an affidavit. While participating in a protest march organized...
On Monday, the Delhi Police apprehended leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sagarika Ghose from the Trinamool Congress, and Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT), among others, who were on their way to the Election Commission of India (ECI)....
On Sunday, Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, accused Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha of holding two voter ID cards and being registered in the draft voter list at two separate locations. He called for the Election Commission of India to carry out a “transparent” investigation into this issue....
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Friday, 8 August, requesting the central government to restore statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This plea was brought before Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who confirmed that the case is scheduled for hearing on...
The Election Commission of India has formally announced the election for the Vice President’s office, which is set for September 9, 2025. This declaration initiates the nomination process, with the deadline for submitting nominations being August 21. The scrutiny of nominations will occur on August 22, and candidates have until August 25 to withdraw their...
On Wednesday, August 6, Rajasthan’s former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him a “weak leader”. Gehlot asserted that under Modi’s leadership, India faces mounting challenges on multiple fronts, stating, “US President Donald Trump has consistently made unfounded claims against India, asserting that he has mediated 30 ceasefires between India and...
On Tuesday, the Election Commission announced that since the Bihar draft voter list was released on August 1, no political party has contacted them regarding the addition or removal of names from the rolls. The draft roll will remain accessible until September 1 for claims and objections, allowing parties and individuals to request the inclusion...
New Delhi: On Saturday, Congress leader Udit Raj stated that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, could become the “second Ambedkar” for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) if they heed his words from the Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan. Raj drew a parallel between Rahul Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar, urging the OBCs...