Politics

People of Tamil Nadu Calling DMK ‘Dynastic Munnetra Kazhagam’: BJ

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said that people in Tamil Nadu were increasingly referring to the DMK as the "Dynastic Munnetra Kazhagam," reflecting growing public discontent with the party and its leadership.

2026-01-05T05:37:57.877654+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee wants to stop SIR at any cost":Ghosh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday alleged that CM Mamata Banerjee is trying to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls out of fear of defeat.

2026-01-05T04:03:21.589696+00:00 IST

BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Owaisi's remark

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Vallabh hit out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, accusing him and his allied parties of questioning India's surgical strikes and the armed forces.

2026-01-05T03:54:06.912512+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar justifies contesting against Mahayuti in PMC polls

Ajit Pawar, who is part of the Mahayuti alliance but decided to fight the PMC elections with his Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP), said that the Central and state governments are providing "ample" funds, but the implementation has not been realised at the local level.

2026-01-05T03:45:55.136054+00:00 IST

Congress to protest march in Indore on Jan 11 in Indore

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari stated that the party will organise a protest march from Bada Ganpati to the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar statue in Indore on January 11, in the wake of a spike in deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city.

2026-01-05T03:38:51.346221+00:00 IST

"Only 600 BEST buses are running in Mumbai": Congress Amin Patel

Congress leader Amin Patel criticised the increasing privatisation of bus services in Mumbai, claiming that only 600 BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) buses are currently operational while private buses dominate the city.

2026-01-05T03:32:14.249488+00:00 IST

BMC polls: Owaisi alleges water tanker mafia, promises strict act

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged the existence of a "water tanker mafia" while campaigning for the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and appealed to voters to elect his party's candidates, promising strict action against those responsible if AIMIM comes to power.

2026-01-05T03:12:10.153307+00:00 IST

"Love jihad a national problem": Ashwini Upadhyay

Upadhyay was reacting to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks on love jihad.

2026-01-05T03:04:41.957405+00:00 IST

Tripura CM addresses Memorial meeting for Late Biswa Bandhu Sen

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has addressed a memorial meeting organised by the BJP Tripura State Committee in Agartala in memory of the late former Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen.

2026-01-05T02:55:39.107075+00:00 IST

TMC's Shashi Panja dismisses Suvendu's remarks on Hindus

West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja has dismissed BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's remarks on the situation of Hindus in the state, stressing that the latter's remarks hold no significance as they are "scared and completely desperate."

2026-01-05T02:54:54.826393+00:00 IST

Old vigilance report surfaces giving clean chit to V.D. Satheesan

The vigilance findings are part of a clarification report dated September 19, 2025, submitted by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Additional Chief Secretary, Vigilance Department, Government of Kerala. The report was issued in response to a government communication dated August 25, 2025, seeking clarification on allegations raised against Satheesan.

2026-01-05T02:53:57.289395+00:00 IST

TTD Former chairman criticizes security system of TTD

Former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) Board Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy expressed serious concern and anger over the discovery of several empty liquor bottles on the Tirumala hills, questioning whether Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' vigilance and security system is functioning at all.

2026-01-05T02:53:16.018821+00:00 IST

"They are here for regressive thoughts": Shaina NC slams Aaditya

Speaking to ANI, Shaina NC said, "Aaditya Thackeray inducted Rashid Mamu. Aaditya Thackeray joined Umar Khalid at the Gateway protest. They are plotting to turn Mumbai into Mamdani, but we will never let that happen. We are here for progressive politics. They are here for regressive thoughts and comments."

2026-01-05T01:19:35.280115+00:00 IST

"Fight directly with BJP, Shinde's Sena": Nawab Malik

"On most of the seats, our party is contesting against the BJP and the Shinde's Sena. We are not contesting elections in the minority areas. We are not contesting in Shivaji Nagar's three wards, where the minority is 90 per cent," Malik told ANI.

2026-01-04T23:43:39.349572+00:00 IST

BJP's Soundararajan accuses MK Stalin govt of "deceiving people"

While addressing the media at Tiruchirappalli airport, she accused the Tamil Nadu government of continuously deceiving the people. The BJP leader further described the recent pension announcement as the peak of "election stunt politics."

2026-01-04T22:16:11.097133+00:00 IST

Committee collected imp info on Ballari violence: Shivakumar

He also accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Janardhana Reddy of objecting to the installation of banners for an event to install a Valmiki statue. The Deputy CM added that the state government was considering the possibility of handing over the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

2026-01-04T21:10:21.438873+00:00 IST

Manik Saha confident of BJP forming govt in TTAADC

"Politics driven by deception or expediency cannot stand the test of time. The people of the tribal areas have realised that genuine, inclusive, and sustainable development is achievable only under the visionary leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party," Saha said while adressing a programme organised by the Mandai Mandal at Barmurra.

2026-01-04T20:39:13.925381+00:00 IST

BJP's Dilip Jaiswal takes swipe at Owaisi

Reacting to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks invoking former US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in the context of India-Pakistan relations, Bihar Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal on Sunday accused Owaisi of indulging in sensationalism.

2026-01-04T18:03:20.599221+00:00 IST

Shehzad Poonawalla holds Congress responsible for Hubballi case

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday condemned the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl by three minors in Karnataka's Hubballi and targeted the Karnataka Congress government for failing to provide women's safety in the state.

2026-01-04T17:29:00.721891+00:00 IST

Mumbai needs development, not emotions: BJP leader Bawankule slam

He criticised the developmental track record of both Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, asserting that Mumbai has moved beyond "emotional politics" in favour of real progress.

2026-01-04T17:18:25.938111+00:00 IST