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10 Aug

Kharge to Host INDIA Bloc Dinner Amid Escalating Row Over Bihar Electoral Roll Revision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress, INDIA bloc, Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, August 10 – Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner meeting for MPs of the INDIA bloc on Monday evening, as the opposition alliance steps up its campaign against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and what it alleges is poll manipulation by the BJP in coordination with the Election Commission.The gathering, to be held at Hotel Taj Palace in Chanakyapuri, will coincide with a protest march by opposition MPs and leaders from Parliament to the Election Commission’s headquarters. The march is aimed at highlighting what the bloc describes as “poll fraud” and…

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…

04 May

Rahul Gandhi Accepts Moral Responsibility for Congress Mistakes, Including 1984 Riots

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia1984 Riots, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress, Moral Responsibility, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 4, 2025: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he is ready to take moral responsibility for the mistakes committed by his party, even those made before his political career began, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. During an interaction in Hyderabad, when asked about the riots, Gandhi responded that while he was not involved in politics at the time, he does not believe in evading accountability."I wasn’t there when many of those mistakes happened, but I am ready to take responsibility," Gandhi said. He emphasized the importance of a political leader standing by the actions of their party, rather…

16 Apr

Akhilesh Yadav Calls for Abolition of ED; Congress Alleges BJP Using Agencies to Distract from Failures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAkhilesh Yadav, Congress, Enforcement Directorate, National Herald case

Bhubaneswar, April 16, 2025: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday stirred the political pot by demanding the abolition of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), stating that existing departments like the Income Tax and GST are sufficient to probe economic offences. Speaking at a press conference, Yadav criticized the ED as a redundant tool now misused for political vendetta.“In my view, the ED should be scrapped. Congress should also push for this. If you already have Income Tax and GST departments, then why do you need the ED? It only shows you don't trust your own institutions,” he said. He also…

13 Apr

‘Talking About 50 Bombs, Pratap Bajwa Is Only Concerned About His Politics Not Punjab’s Peace’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabCongress, Pratap Bajwa, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Punjab have sharply reacted to the claim made by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Pratap Singh Bajwa, regarding the entry of 50 grenades from across the border into Punjab. AAP leaders have accused Bajwa of having connections with Pakistan. AAP Punjab senior leader and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Pratap Bajwa occupies a significant constitutional position, and he should refrain from making false statements. Cheema said, “If Bajwa has such information, he should immediately provide full details to the police. If he fails to do so,…

18 Mar

Haryana CM Highlights Police Recruitment Irregularities, Beti Bachao Success, and Pension Reforms

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBeti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Congress, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh, March 18 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini raised concerns over irregularities in the 2008 police inspector recruitment under the Congress government, highlighting that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had also questioned the process. Speaking during the Zero Hour of the budget session in the Haryana Assembly, he pointed out that top-ranking candidates were ignored while others were selected. He also accused the opposition of misleading youth during the recent elections by making false job promises.The Chief Minister also emphasized the success of the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Panipat in…

16 Mar

MP Deepender Hooda Encourages Players at Shahidi Football Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete Welfare, BJP, Congress, Deepender Hooda, Haryana Sports Policy

Rohtak, March 16 – Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda attended the Shahidi Football Tournament in Behlba village as the chief guest. He motivated the players and highlighted Haryana's rich sporting talent, criticizing the BJP government for scrapping the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy introduced under former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government.Hooda Criticizes BJP for Ending Sports Promotion PolicyHooda stated that the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy had inspired Haryana's youth to pursue sports as a career by offering medal-winning athletes direct appointments to DSP and other prestigious government positions. This policy helped Haryana’s athletes shine on international platforms…

28 Feb

PM Modi’s Policies Will Ensure Our Victory in 2029 Lok Sabha & Assembly Elections: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP 2029 Elections, Congress, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his confidence in the BJP’s continued rule at the Center and in the state, stating that the people’s trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies and guarantees will lead to another victory in the 2029 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.CM Saini was speaking at an event in Ambala, where he outlined the government's achievements and criticized the opposition. CM Saini Slams Congress: ‘Just a Tweet Party’ Taking aim at the Congress, CM Saini remarked that the party has been reduced to a mere "tweet party", lacking both leadership…

23 Feb

Congress released manifesto for Haryana civic elections-2025

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Haryana, PoliticsCivic Elections, Congress, Haryana, Manifesto

• Manifesto released from Congress office in Gurugram• Manifesto released by many senior leaders including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, State President Udaibhan, former Minister Captain Ajay Singh Yadav, in-charge Karan Dalal• Manifesto has been prepared after closely studying the problemsChandigarh, February 23, 2025- Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for the civic elections in Haryana. Releasing the manifesto in a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Gurugram, senior leaders appealed to the voters of the state to give full majority to the Congress in the civic elections and make it victorious. During the release of the manifesto…

20 Feb

Dalit Community Outraged Over Congress Leader’s Remarks Against Mayawati

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBSP, Congress, Dalit rights, Mayawati, Udit Raj

Dera Bassi, February 20, 2025 – A controversial remark by senior Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Kumari Mayawati has sparked widespread outrage across the Dalit community.Jagjit Singh Chharbar, BSP’s Punjab General Secretary and Patiala Lok Sabha Incharge, condemned the statement, calling it disrespectful, misogynistic, and casteist. He asserted that this was not just an insult to Mayawati, but to all Dalits, marginalized communities, and women. Congress' History of Disrespect Toward Dalit Icons Chharbar accused the Congress of historically undermining Dalit leaders, pointing out how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was forced to resign as…