Politics

Using word infiltrators amounts to scoring an own goal: Kunal

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for repeatedly using the term "infiltrators," alleging that such statements highlight the Centre's own lapses in managing the country's borders.

2025-12-12T00:49:11.367620+00:00 IST

Gangsters issuing threats, Punjab gripped by fear: Warring

Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Punjab, alleging that an "atmosphere of fear" was prevailing across the state as gangsters continued to operate with impunity.

2025-12-12T00:11:39.255213+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC defends voter list revision

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, asserting that it is a "regular, constitutionally-approved process" conducted periodically by the Election Commission across the country and accusing the Opposition of "creating needless fear for political mileage."

2025-12-11T22:20:51.141389+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of vaping in House

Hours after BJP MP Anurag Thakur complained in Lok Sabha that a TMC MP had been smoking E-Cigarettes for several days and Speaker Om Birla promised action in the matter over any such occurence, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that smoking E-Cigarette is prohibited outside the House also and if an MP smokes it in the House, it hurts the dignity of the House.

2025-12-11T21:56:17.525881+00:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal slams Goa govt over nightclub fire tragedy

"Zilla Panchayat elections are scheduled on December 20. I have come to Goa on a three-day visit. BJP has been in power in Goa for the past 13 years, and BJP has only been corrupt during these years. The Arpora fire incident exposes that they neither had a fire safety license nor a construction license... 25 people lost their lives. This is what the BJP has given to Goa in 13 years. BJP has given only corruption in last 13 years... AAP has emerged as an alternative in Goa. I appeal to the public to vote for the AAP in the Zilla Panchayat elections," Kejriwal told reporters.

2025-12-11T18:13:05.579098+00:00 IST

Manoj Tiwari slams opposition parties for walkout

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari on Thursday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties over their walk out during Home Minister Amit Shah's reply to the debate on electoral reforms in Lok Sabha and alleged that they had "walked out of the House over the matter of illegal infiltrators".

2025-12-11T17:14:39.737656+00:00 IST

BJP lambasts Rahul Gandhi after heated exchange with Amit Shah

The BJP MPs on Thursday took potshots at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after a heated exchange with Home Minister Amit Shah and a walkout from the Parliament. While in his defence, Gandhi stated that Shah did not answer any of his questions directly.

2025-12-11T17:07:30.975452+00:00 IST

Nadda blames Nehru amid row over Vande Mataram

Union Minister and BJP MP, JP Nadda, on Thursday, alleged an indifference and neglect towards Vande Mataram when the Constituent Assembly chose 'Jan Gan Man' as the national anthem, and blamed former Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru for it.

2025-12-11T16:50:55.339244+00:00 IST

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams MP for smoking e-cigarette

After BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP of "smoking" an e-cigarette inside the Parliament, BJP National Spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, on Thursday demanded that TMC take action against the MP who "lowered the dignity" of the House and Constitution.

2025-12-11T11:39:16.335090+00:00 IST

'Came Unprepared': Nishikant Dubey takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, defending Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Lok Sabha and accusing the Opposition of indulging in baseless allegations without preparation or substance. His remarks come a day after Shah delivered a detailed rebuttal to the Leader of Opposition on issues ranging from electoral processes to the Congress party's historical role in governance.

2025-12-11T09:35:19.913235+00:00 IST

AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands probe

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday demanded a thorough investigation into the escape of the Luthra brothers from India, alleging possible involvement of BJP officials and criticising authorities for failing to prevent their departure despite the alleged negligence that led to the tragic deaths of 25 people.

2025-12-11T09:03:45.837290+00:00 IST

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Taking a dig at the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, the Haryana Chief Minister said the Congress scion should oppose PM Modi on tangible issues instead of making statements that fail to stand up to scrutiny. "If you oppose PM Modi, do so on those schemes you implement well during your tenure - but they don't have even one scheme to point to," Saini said.

2025-12-11T09:03:39.514240+00:00 IST

"BJP dreams about Nehru-Gandhis in sleep": Shukla

Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Thursday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks made during his address in Parliament on electoral reforms, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains fixated on the Nehru-Gandhi family even after more than a decade in power.

2025-12-11T07:49:01.264602+00:00 IST

K'tka Dy CM Shivakumar on Amit Shah's 'vote chori' remarks

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims on 'vote chori' during Jawaharlal Nehru's time, saying that Shah should have basic knowledge on the subject, further underlining that there were ballots at that time so no vote theft or manipulation could have actually occured.

2025-12-11T07:28:47.405954+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi for walking out of Lok Sabha

Union Minister Giriraj Singh slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday over his conduct amid Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech on electoral reforms. Singh's remarks come a day after a heated exchange between Shah and the Leader of Opposition, during which the Opposition staged a walkout while Shah was responding to allegations of "vote chori."

2025-12-11T07:13:25.669837+00:00 IST

"Opposition didn't listen to his response," BJP MPs

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal alleged that the Lok Sabha LoP did not even listen to the Home Minister's arguments.

2025-12-11T07:10:54.156270+00:00 IST

"When I asked him, he did not answer directly," Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said that the Home Minister had not answered any of his questions directly.

2025-12-11T06:49:28.116806+00:00 IST

BJP ignores key issues, obsesses over Rahul Gandhi: Congress MP

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Thursday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for overlooking the major issues, such as the IndiGo flight crisis and inflation, and keeping an eye on the LoP Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits.

2025-12-11T06:41:45.214697+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh says PM Modi, BJP didn't read key books

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the ongoing debate on 'Vande Mataram' in the Lok Sabha, stating that PM Modi and his clan hasn't even read two of the most famous books written on the true spirit of the national song and national anthem.

2025-12-11T06:40:55.612550+00:00 IST

Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Karnataka leadership

Speaking to reporters in Belagavi, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasised that there is no ambiguity within the party regarding its leadership.

2025-12-11T06:31:11.059862+00:00 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman to move to move Appropriation (No. 4) Bill

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday to move the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha to authorise payment and appropriation of additional funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2025-26.

2025-12-11T05:47:01.873709+00:00 IST