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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…

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…

01 Aug

Vice Presidential Election Announced: Polling Scheduled for September 9

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Election Commission, INDIA bloc, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President election 2025

New Delhi, Aug 1, 2025 — The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for the election to the post of Vice President of India, marking the beginning of the race for the nation’s second-highest constitutional office. The process formally begins with the notification of the election on August 7.According to the schedule, nomination papers can be filed until August 21, with scrutiny taking place on August 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw nominations by August 25. If the contest sees more than one candidate, polling will be conducted on September 9, with the results declared the same day.The…

29 Jun

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Broadcast Heard in Gurugram

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP, Gurugram, J.P. Nadda, Mann Ki Baat, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, June 29 – A community listening event for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was held today in Gurugram. The special gathering saw the presence of BJP National President J.P. Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Haryana BJP President Mohanlal Kaushik, along with Industries, Commerce, and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh.During the event, senior leaders joined local citizens and party workers at the GNH Convention Centre in Booth No. 4 of Badshahpur Assembly segment to listen to the Prime Minister’s thoughts and engage in discussions based on his message.Speaking to media after the…

31 May

Breaking: BJP Announces Jeevan Gupta as Candidate for Ludhiana West By-Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBJP, Jeevan Gupta, Ludhiana, Ludhiana West, Ludhiana West bypoll

Ludhiana (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the Ludhiana West by-elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced Jeevan Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming contest. The announcement was made earlier today, marking the party's first major move in the run-up to the by-elections, which are expected to witness a fierce battle among key political players in Punjab. Jeevan Gupta, a seasoned BJP leader with deep roots in Ludhiana's civic and organizational politics, is widely known for his grassroots connections and organizational capabilities. His selection reflects the BJP’s strategy to field a strong local face…

28 May

BJP Defends Shashi Tharoor Amid Congress Criticism Over LoC Remarks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Congress, Line of Control, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to the defense of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor following criticism from his own party, particularly from Congress leader Udit Raj. The controversy stems from Tharoor's recent statement made during an event in Panama, where he asserted that India had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strikes in Uri. Udit Raj took to social media platform X to express his disapproval, labeling Tharoor as a "BJP super spokesperson" and accusing him of diminishing the Congress party's historical military achievements. Raj highlighted…

19 May

BJP Demands CBI Probe Into Amritsar Hooch Tragedy, Alleges AAP’s Nexus with Liquor Mafia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Amritsar Hooch Tragedy, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Liquor Mafia, Sunil Jakhar

National Times Bureau, May 19, 2025: In a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted a formal memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria demanding a time-bound probe into the recent hooch tragedy in Majitha, Amritsar district. The tragedy has claimed 27 lives, with BJP alleging it to be the result of AAP’s complicity with the liquor mafia.BJP Punjab State President Sunil Jakhar, in a detailed letter dated May 19, 2025, held Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration responsible for the avoidable loss of lives. The victims, mostly daily wage earners,…

14 May

MP High Court Orders FIR Against BJP Minister Over Remarks Against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Sofiya Qureshi

Bhopal (National Times): In a significant legal development, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the registration of an FIR against BJP leader and State Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial and communal remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a key officer involved in Operation Sindoor. Taking suo motu cognizance, the Division Bench of the High Court issued the directive after video clips of Shah’s speech at a public gathering in Ramkunda village went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. In his speech, Shah allegedly made derogatory and inflammatory remarks questioning Col. Qureshi’s background and loyalty. Communal Undertones…

12 May

BJP to Launch Tiranga Yatra Honoring Armed Forces, Celebrating Operation Sindoor Victory

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Tiranga Yatra

New Delhi (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a nationwide Tiranga Yatra, a 10-day campaign from May 13 to 23, to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor and pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. The initiative is aimed at highlighting India’s robust counter-terrorism response following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The Yatra will span multiple states and be led by senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and chief ministers. It was formally introduced by BJP National President J.P. Nadda, who emphasized the Yatra as a moment of unity and national pride. Party leaders Sambit Patra,…