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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people
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Opposition leaders criticised the Modi government after US Ambassador Sergio Gor jokingly suggested people contact Union minister Piyush Goyal for assistance. Congress leader Pawan Khera and TMC MP Mahua Moitra mocked the remark, claiming Goyal had been reduced to the envoy’s secretary
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of enabling alleged BJP-led “vote chori” and questioned voter deletions during SIR exercises. He cited changes in Maharashtra and Delhi electoral rolls, while eligible voters can file claims and objections until September 30
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Two MNS workers were arrested over the alleged removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph at a Pune government polytechnic. The incident triggered a political confrontation, with BJP youth workers and MNS activists clashing in Mumbai, prompting police detentions
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Tension prevailed in Yadadri Bhongir after Congress and BJP workers clashed following attacks on the MLA’s camp office and BJP district office. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation, while BJP State president N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest.
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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday alleged that the exclusion of over 2.06 crore voters from Maharashtra’s electoral rolls under SIR vindicated Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” claims. He questioned the BJP and ECI’s earlier confidence in the 2024 voter list
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Congress workers protested outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday against an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning a purification ritual in Haldwani. KPCC chief B K Hariprasad accused the BJP-led Centre of political vendetta and diversion
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attacked the Opposition, calling CJP a “Congress Jitao Programme” and Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” a campaign of lies. Speaking in Pune, he also urged citizens to celebrate Ganeshotsav traditionally, avoiding controversies over DJs and loudspeakers
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Political leaders across party lines welcomed Uzbekistan conferring its highest honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a matter of pride for Indians. Modi received the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order for his contribution to strengthening India-Uzbekistan bilateral ties
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IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, arrested in the alleged KPSC recruitment scam, will be produced before a Bengaluru court as CID seeks further custody for questioning. Investigators also searched BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale’s residence while probing alleged OMR manipulation and recruitment irregularities
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Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke said the BJP believes it has grown bigger than the RSS and should listen to Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. He also rejected claims that CJP leaders have political ambitions, calling the statement distorted
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks advocating unity in diversity and Hindu-Muslim coexistence in the US triggered a political clash in India. Opposition parties accused him of doublespeak, while BJP leaders praised his message as an authentic expression of Hinduism and tolerance
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government’s “positive outlook” has replaced the previous TMC dispensation’s “negativity”. During his Tarapith visit, he assured devotees of adequate arrangements for Kaushiki Amavasya and promised comprehensive development of Birbhum district
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded an FIR against those involved in a reported ‘shuddhikaran’ ceremony at the Haldwani rally venue after Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit. Gandhi accused the BJP-RSS of practising untouchability, while the BJP denied involvement and said the incident would be investigated
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of failing to deliver on its promise of free bus travel for women on Raksha Bandhan, likening the alleged betrayal to Ravana’s deception. He shared videos of women struggling to find buses and seats, claiming the announcement was not implemented properly.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans such as “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and said Palestinian flags would not be permitted during processions. He maintained that peaceful protests and criticism of the government would remain permissible
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BJP president Nitin Nabin held his first organisational meeting with newly appointed national general secretaries, including Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde and Satish Poonia. The meeting focused on organisational preparations and the party’s roadmap for upcoming Assembly elections across various states
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The BJP criticised the Allahabad High Court's observations on wearing the hijab in schools, saying courts should not decide what people wear. BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam said school administrations should determine dress rules while respecting citizens' constitutional freedoms
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BJP leaders have criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his opposition to an upcoming RSS event, with Nalin Kohli saying the stand contradicts his position on pluralism. TMC MP Saugata Roy said New York authorities would ultimately decide
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The Allahabad High Court’s ruling dismissing a plea for a student to wear a hijab with her school uniform has triggered political debate. BJP leaders backed institutional dress codes, while opposition voices stressed religious freedom and students’ right to practise their faith