Politics

TMC showed "gross disrespect" to President Murmu: PM Modi

Addressing a public event in the national capital, the Prime Minister said that President Murmu had visited West Bengal to attend a celebration honouring the Santhal tribal tradition, but the Trinamool Congress allegedly boycotted the event. He further said that the programme held special significance for the President and the tribal community, noting that Murmu herself comes from a tribal background and has consistently expressed concern for the welfare of the Santhal community.

2026-03-08T09:11:17.760130+00:00 IST

After ‘AAPda’ exit, Delhi witnessing rapid development: PM Modi

Addressing a public event in the national capital, the Prime Minister said the "liberation" from the "Aapda" government a year ago was essential for the city's development.

2026-03-08T08:54:32.863718+00:00 IST

"Affront to Constitution itself": HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday said insulting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is nothing short of an affront to the Constitution itself, stating that the office of the President symbolizes the sovereignty, unity and dignity of the Republic and stands above all political considerations.

2026-03-08T08:44:12.506978+00:00 IST

BJP's CR Kesavan on President Murmu row

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan described the TMC regime as "anarchic jungle-raj" and also questioned silence of opposition parties over the issue.

2026-03-08T08:07:35.501361+00:00 IST

Deboshree Chaudhary slams CM Banerjee over President Murmu row

Former Union Minister Deboshree Chaudhary on Sunday strongly condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the row involving President Droupadi Murmu at the Santal Conference, calling it an "unconstitutional" insult to an adivasi woman President and questioning CM Mamta's conduct.

2026-03-08T08:02:44.068622+00:00 IST

Manoj Jha on President Murmu controversy

Speaking to ANI, Jha recalled the new parliament building inauguration ceremony, stating that she wasn't invited to the ceremony and described it as an attack on dignity of President's post.

2026-03-08T08:01:30.841450+00:00 IST

Kolkata: TMC women's wing protests against LPG cylinder hike

Despite the Rs 60 increase in the domestic 14.2 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder, LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries, people familiar with the matter told ANI.

2026-03-08T07:30:33.782460+00:00 IST

Brinda Karat on President Murmu's Santal conference controversy

Speaking to ANI, Karat said that the President is a constitutional position and stated that, since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could not personally go to welcome President Murmu, a senior functionary of the government should have represented her on the occasion.

2026-03-08T07:06:34.918860+00:00 IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on President Murmu controversy

Speaking to ANI, Raj accused PM Modi of insulting President Murmu first, while reflecting on the inauguration ceremony of new parliament building. He stated that it should have been inaugurated by the President rather than the Prime Minister.

2026-03-08T07:05:29.420146+00:00 IST

"Daughter of our tribal community" insulted by Mamata Banerjee: B

BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the TMC of shielding the "infiltrators" and showing disdain for the tribal community.

2026-03-08T06:26:48.103025+00:00 IST

Delhi CM slams Mamta Banerjee over remarks on President Murmu

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday criticised West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee over the controversy surrounding President Droupadi Murmu's remarks on the conduct of the 9th International Santal Conference in West Bengal, saying Banerjee works with a "narrow mindset" and "does not know how to respect constitutional positions."

2026-03-08T06:12:11.905060+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP chief condemns CM Banerjee over President row

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the row involving President Droupadi Murmu at the International Santal Conference in West Bengal, stating that the protocol breach was deliberate and carried out out of frustration and political arrogance.

2026-03-08T05:15:20.067300+00:00 IST

Congress observers to monitor TN poll preparations

Congress General Secretary and MP Mukul Wasnik on Sunday said that the party leadership has begun preparations in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming elections and expressed confidence that the people of the state will once again support the alliance.

2026-03-08T05:11:56.614087+00:00 IST

Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on March 8 at 1 pm, says Sanjay Jha

National Working President Sanjay Jha on Saturday said Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will join the party on Sunday at 1 pm and formally begin party work after meeting with party youth MLAs and MLCs to discuss future strategies.

2026-03-08T04:04:02.700796+00:00 IST

Pawan Kalyan "deeply concerned" by President's remarks

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday expressed deep concern over President Droupadi Murmu's "painful and sad remarks" regarding the conduct of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal, stating that tribal culture, traditions and voices must always be honored with sincerity and respect.

2026-03-08T03:45:19.127715+00:00 IST

J&K CM Omar Abdullah condemns west asia conflict

Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said that only the citizens of a country have the right to choose their respective regimes.

2026-03-08T03:34:03.973433+00:00 IST

BJP urges TVK chief Vijay to join NDA, avoid split in anti-DMK vo

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson ANS Prasad has urged Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay to join the National Democratic Alliance.

2026-03-08T02:38:49.125179+00:00 IST

"Kerala elections will be a model for world", says Gyanesh Kumar

In another first for Kerala, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will display colour photographs of candidates to help voters identify them easily. The Chief Election Commissioner also said that Presiding Officers will upload voter turnout data directly to the ECINET application every two hours during polling.

2026-03-08T01:01:15.492249+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor on Oppn's no-confidence motion against Birla

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said the opposition plans to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, acknowledging that the government's majority makes its passage unlikely.

2026-03-08T00:32:54.248706+00:00 IST

Sachin Pilot questions US waiver on India’s Russian oil purchases

Congress leader Sachin Pilot raised concerns over the recent waiver granted by the United States allowing India to purchase Russian oil for a limited period, saying that India's energy and economic security should remain independent of external influence.

2026-03-07T23:36:00.301715+00:00 IST

JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election’ to meet on March 9

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will meet on March 9, at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) in New Delhi.

2026-03-07T21:50:19.667758+00:00 IST