Politics

"Last election for the Marathi man:" Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.

2026-01-11T20:07:24.560073+00:00 IST

I have faith in my party: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed confidence that the party high command would take a decision on him going forward amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state.

2026-01-11T17:20:10.323905+00:00 IST

Amit Shah affirms NDA victory in Kerala upcoming elections 2026

Shah, addressing the 'New India, New Kerala' conclave organised by Kerala Kaumudi on Sunday, highlighted the NDA government's performance in the Lok Sabha elections and claimed that the party, from the 2024 election's 20% vote share, will jump to 40% in 2026.

2026-01-11T17:00:57.501856+00:00 IST

"Yogi-Modi trouble-engine govt is so rattled by questions"

In a post in X, Ramesh criticised the BJP government, calling it "trouble-engine government" rattled by peaceful, democratic protests.

2026-01-11T15:56:53.748745+00:00 IST

Everyone's voting rights are being taken away: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging misgovernance and rampant corruption under his rule. He alleged that everyone's voting rights were being taken away, whether they are tribals, OBCs, SCs, or minorities.

2026-01-11T15:28:50.936748+00:00 IST

Mumtaz Patel criticises Owaisi over Hijab-clad women PM remark

Congress leader Mumtaz Patel on Sunday criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remark that one day a hijab-clad woman will become the Prime Minister of India, calling it "an extreme statement" and emphasising that eligibility for the country's highest office is determined by the Constitution, not religious identity.

2026-01-11T15:14:22.933034+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee shielding 'bogus voters' from Bangladesh: Basavar

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai took a jab at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, accusing her of shielding "bogus voters" from Bangladesh to secure her win in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026.

2026-01-11T14:53:41.576975+00:00 IST

'Attack on Suvendu Adhikari carried out to divert attention'

Bhattacharya emphasised that Adhikari, as a constitutional Leader of Opposition, was targeted to divert attention from the 'green file' controversy, which has embarrassed the state government.

2026-01-11T14:14:38.864662+00:00 IST

Amit Shah slams UDF and LDF for corruption in Kerala

"We want to establish governance without corruption in Kerala. If the people of Kerala want to get rid of corruption, there is only one way out: to give the NDA government a chance," Shah stated.

2026-01-11T13:55:11.298590+00:00 IST

Amit Shah blames Kerala CM for state's economic issues

"From 2004 to 2014, the UPA government gave Rs 72,000 crore to Kerala. From 2014 to 2024, Narendra Modi's NDA government gave Rs 3,23,000 crore, even though we don't have a government here... Yet Pinarayi Vijayan says that they are being treated unfairly. Pinarayi Vijayan ji, injustice was done to Kerala under your rule, not under our rule...," Shah accused.

2026-01-11T13:50:54.027767+00:00 IST

Father and son should observe penance for 100 days: Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday mocked RJD's Tejashwi Yadav's recent statement in which he said he would keep silent for 100 days about the current goverment, saying they should go into penance during that time.

2026-01-11T13:50:12.003122+00:00 IST

Pramod Tiwari says ‘BJP murdered Gandhi again’

The remarks came amid protests by Congress workers across Uttar Pradesh against the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the VB-G RAM G scheme. On Sunday, Congress workers staged a protest under the banner 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' at Townhall Park in Varanasi.

2026-01-11T12:49:25.506106+00:00 IST

Rahul Mamkootathil case extremely serious: V Sivankutty

Sivankutty alleged that the Congress was allowing Mamkootathil to continue because of fears that he could reveal damaging information if disowned. "If Rahul is disowned, there is a possibility that he may reveal information about the leaders. To prevent such disclosures, the Congress has adopted a stance of letting Rahul continue at any cost," he claimed, describing Mamkootathil as "the face of the Congress and the Youth Congress".

2026-01-11T12:47:44.750301+00:00 IST

Mumbai: Piyush Goyal predicts 90% win for BJP-Sena alliance in No

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed confidence in the BJP-Shiv Sena victory in the upcoming BMC elections, saying they would win more than 90% of the 42 seats in North Mumbai.

2026-01-11T12:39:08.794531+00:00 IST

"LDF and UDF have accepted appeasement as a policy": Amit Shah

"Friends, tell me: can the LDF and UDF protect Kerala from Jamaat-e-Islami, PFI, and the now-growing SDPI?... They cannot. PFI, SDPI, and Jamaat-e-Islami are their vote banks; they will never take any action against them... If anyone can save Kerala from their divisive agenda, it is the BJP...," Shah accused.

2026-01-11T12:35:34.187264+00:00 IST

Protests erupt in Chandigarh over arrest of councillor’s kin

The protests followed the arrest of the sister of Councillor Suman Devi by the Punjab Police on Sunday morning. Suman Devi, along with Councillor Poonam Devi, had joined the BJP in December, weeks before the crucial mayoral election in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.

2026-01-11T12:18:30.630093+00:00 IST

Amit Shah on Sabrimala gold theft

Shah demanded the investigation be handed over to a neutral agency, alleging two Kerala ministers are under suspicion. He accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of failing to ensure a fair probe, saying the BJP will agitate and raise awareness across Kerala until the investigation is transferred.

2026-01-11T11:37:22.770695+00:00 IST

AAP leaders protest at Delhi BJP headquarters

On Saturday, AAP leaders, led by Bharadwaj, visited Raj Ghat in New Delhi to offer prayers and protest against the BJP over the video. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh accused the BJP of using the doctored clip as a diversion from critical issues in the national capital, saying, "The BJP government has resorted to a very cheap conspiracy to sideline the real issues of Delhi in this assembly session...this doctored video is an example of their corrupt thoughts."

2026-01-11T11:36:15.739384+00:00 IST

Govt has once again killed Gandhi: Pramod Tiwari on MGNREGA row

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Sunday slammed the Centre's move to rename and restructure the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), stating that the government had "once again 'killed' Gandhi" ideologically after introducing legislation to replace it.

2026-01-11T11:01:02.773749+00:00 IST

Kerala gearing up for major protest on Jan 12: Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday announced the opening of a new front of resistance on Monday at Thiruvananthapuram, adding that a one-day Satyagraha will also be held, amid the state's opposition to the Centre's alleged financial blockage on the state.

2026-01-11T10:46:55.164213+00:00 IST

BMC elections: Fadnavis promises AI, 10,000 buses for Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, on Sunday launched the Mahayuti alliance's manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

2026-01-11T10:32:42.662553+00:00 IST