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08 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Hits Back at EC Over Affidavit Demand on ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Election Commission, Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi, vote theft, voter-list manipulation

Bengaluru, August 8, 2025 — Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday responded sharply to the Election Commission’s (EC) demand for an affidavit on his recent claims of large-scale electoral fraud, saying he had “already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament.”“The Election Commission demands an affidavit from me. It says I must take an oath. I have already taken the oath of the Constitution in Parliament,” Gandhi told reporters in Bengaluru.His remarks followed his Thursday accusation that the BJP and the EC were involved in a “huge criminal fraud” through voter-list manipulation, which he…

07 Aug

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in Voter Fraud

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics2024 Lok Sabha election, BJP, Election Commission, Rahul Gandhi, voter fraud

New Delhi — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission (EC), claiming it colluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to manipulate the 2024 general elections. In a press conference held at the AICC headquarters on Thursday, Gandhi called it a “crime against the Constitution.”Presenting what he described as “concrete evidence of vote chori” gathered over six months, Gandhi pointed to irregularities in voter data from Bangalore Central constituency, specifically the Mahadevapura Assembly segment. According to Gandhi, although Congress won six of the seven assembly segments in the constituency, it lost Mahadevapura by more than…

06 Aug

Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy Temporarily Halted by High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trendingland pooling policy, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the state’s contentious Land Pooling Policy, delaying its implementation until the next hearing, which is scheduled for August 7. The order was passed in response to a petition filed by Advocate Gurdeep Singh Fagla, representing a group of farmers and landowners. The petition contends that the state government’s policy is arbitrary and infringes upon the rights guaranteed under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. This ruling has now heightened attention on the upcoming court session, which is expected to play a decisive role in determining the…

05 Aug

Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister in Indian History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, Indian politics, Lal Krishna Advani, longest-serving Home Minister

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — Amit Shah has etched his name in Indian political history by becoming the country’s longest-serving Union Home Minister. On Tuesday, he surpassed the record previously held by BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani.Shah first took over the Home Ministry on May 30, 2019, following the NDA's re-election. After completing his first term on June 9, 2024, he was reappointed the very next day, on June 10. As of August 5, he has served 2,258 days in office, overtaking Advani's 2,256-day tenure between March 19, 1998, and May 22, 2004.The milestone was acknowledged during the National…

04 Aug

BJP Calls NDA MPs Meet on August 5, Speculation Rises Over Major Political Move

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP strategy, Narendra Modi government, NDA meeting August 5

New Delhi, August 4, 2025 — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has summoned all Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a crucial meeting on Tuesday, August 5, sparking intense speculation about a major political development.In an official notice issued Monday, the BJP announced that the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting will take place at 9:30 AM at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, located in the Parliament Library Building. Attendance has been made mandatory for all NDA MPs from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.This will be the first full NDA parliamentary gathering since July 2, 2024 shortly…

02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabCharanjit Singh Channi, Cm bhagwant maan, Gurduwara Katalgarh sahib, Punjab News, Raid, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Katalgarh Sahib in Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar district. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter. In a brief interaction with the media, the CM said he had come to perform ardas for the welfare of Punjab and its people. Commenting about the vigilance raid conducted by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau at the office and residence of Gillco Valley realtor Ranjit Singh Gill, the CM said that the law would take its course. “Jo karan ge so bharan ge (people would pay for their own…

02 Aug

Punjab Vigilance Conducts Raid at Ranjit Singh Gill’s Home After BJP Switch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Punjab, Punjab vigilance, Raid, Ranjit singh gill

National times bureau:- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday (August 2, 2025) raided the premises of former Akali leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill in Chandigarh, sources said. The action came just a day after Mr. Gill joined the BJP. Mr. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. VB sleuths raided Mr. Gill's residence in Chandigarh. However, there is no official word on the raid operation yet.Mr. Gill had recently resigned from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He was once…

02 Aug

More Than 35,000 Lives Saved in a Year, Says Punjab Government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant maan, Punjab government, road safety, Ssf, Top news

National times bureau :- Punjab's Road Safety Force (SSF), launched in January 2024 under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Mann has saved over 35,000 lives by providing rapid medical assistance at accident sites. The force has made significant strides in improving road safety, emergency response times, and public security across the state, according to official figures released by the state government.The SSF currently covers approximately 4,100 kilometers of roads, with teams stationed every 30 kilometers.Around 28% of SSF personnel are women, a figure presented as part of a broader push toward inclusion and empowerment, as per government data. In…

29 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha Speech

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsIndian Armed Forces, Indira Gandhi, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, July 29 — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi delivered a scathing attack on the government in the Lok Sabha, questioning India’s strategic and diplomatic handling of Operation Sindoor the military retaliation launched after the Pahalgam terror attack. Citing political interference, weakened international positioning, and compromised military autonomy, Gandhi accused the Modi government of jeopardizing national security for political gain.One of his most pointed allegations was that the armed forces were instructed not to strike Pakistani military infrastructure. He warned that such restrictions risked the lives of Indian pilots, asserting that if Indian jets were downed, it would not be…

29 Jul

Amit Shah’s Strong Statement in Lok Sabha: “Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev Delivered Justice to Pahalgam Victims”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah, Lok Sabha, Operation Mahadev, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the Lok Sabha, giving a detailed account of the government’s decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. Condemning the brutal killings, Shah said, “Innocent civilians were killed in front of their families after being asked their religion. I condemn this barbaric act and express my deepest sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones.” Terrorists Neutralised in Joint Operation Shah revealed that in a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police, three terrorists involved in the attack, Suleman…