Politics

Congress leader slams ECI over conducting SIR Phase 2

He stressed that the ECI plans to implement the SIR during the Bihar elections and alleged that the Centre is involved with the ECI in doing so.

2025-10-28T00:27:10.256152+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari warns of President’s rule in West Bengal

Earlier, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose welcomed the Election Commission's move to hold the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision in 12 States and Union Territories on Monday.

2025-10-27T23:32:58.401221+00:00 IST

CM's word is final, says DCM DK Shivakumar

Terming Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's word as final, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that he would go by what the CM says. He said in his statement, "What is left to be said after the CM's statement. We follow his word."

2025-10-27T21:56:06.054194+00:00 IST

Congress govt has forgotten road development: R Ashoka

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka slammed the Congress government and said that the state government had forgotten about road development. He questioned that although Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed for one layer of asphalting but where is the required 4-5 thousand crore rupees for that.

2025-10-27T21:52:33.141195+00:00 IST

TMC will fight within purview of law if voting right is snatched"

After the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced to conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, including West Bengal, State Minister Shashi Panja iterated that party leaders have been directed to stop making inflammatory speeches. She said that the TMC would fight within the purview of the Constitution and law if the voting right of any genuine voter is snatched.

2025-10-27T21:10:51.196552+00:00 IST

Prashant Kishor advises AIMIM chief to focus on Hyderabad

As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the political fight in the state is intensifying with sharp exchanges between leaders. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday advised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi to focus on his Hyderabad stronghold instead of venturing into Bihar's Seemanchal region. He said that "son of Seemanchal should be leaders of Seemanchal" and added that Muslims of Bihar will not commit the mistake of 2020.

2025-10-27T20:58:24.771248+00:00 IST

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Congress

Amid a political row after Congress shared a post calling Rahul Gandhi "Jan Nayak", a title historically linked to Bihar's socialist icon Karpuri Thakur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that such titles are "earned through people's work, not through the drums of the court."

2025-10-27T19:33:01.528376+00:00 IST

Prashant Kishor slams BJP on Phase 2 of SIR

"SIR was done in Bihar. What difference did it make? Was anyone's name struck off? A few people did face difficulties. BJP can try all it wants, but they might want to delete someone's name, scare someone and bother someone. But if people turn against you, do any SIR or FIR, there will be nobody to save you...," he said while interacting with media.

2025-10-27T18:28:35.840324+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju on EC to conduct SIR across 12 states/UTs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will conduct the second phase of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, with the final voter list to be published on February 7, 2026. The first phase of the SIR was conducted in Bihar in September, ahead of the Assembly elections in the state.

2025-10-27T18:17:12.598884+00:00 IST

Why has Assam been left out?: DMK raises questions on SIR Phase-2

However, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday, that separate orders for Special Intensive Revision of the voter list will be issued for Assam as the State has separate provisions under the Citizenship Act. "Under the supervision of the Supreme Court, the checking of citizenship there is about to be completed. The June 24 SIR order was for the entire country. Under such circumstances, this would not have been applicable to Assam. So, separate orders for revision will be issued for Assam."

2025-10-27T18:06:57.788027+00:00 IST

DMK-led alliance to hold all-party meet on Nov 2 to discuss SIR

A crucial consultation meeting, chaired by DMK Party Chief and Chief Minister MK Stalin, was held at Anna Arivalayam, Chennai, earlier today to discuss SIR Phase 2.

2025-10-27T15:15:38.791910+00:00 IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi targets Congress, Tejashwi Yadav

Speaking to ANI, Manjhi emphasised, "The title of 'Jan-Nayak' is given by the people of the country; it can't be self-claimed."

2025-10-27T14:55:02.660046+00:00 IST

Keshav Prasad Maurya slams Tejashwi over his remarks on Waqf act

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday hit out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and said the people of Bihar understand the politics of Muslim appeasement.

2025-10-27T14:39:36.098215+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge hits back at Assam CM over semiconductor row

Earlier, Priyank Kharge sparked controversy with remarks questioning the decision to set up semiconductor industries in Assam and Gujarat instead of Bengaluru, asking, "What is there in Gujarat and Assam? Is there talent there?"

2025-10-27T14:00:00.365486+00:00 IST

Rajasthan Dy CM Bairwa thanks EC over SIR announcement

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Monday thanked the Election Commission after the announcement of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.

2025-10-27T13:59:31.186754+00:00 IST

Madras HC directs TN govt to frame SOP within 10 days

Forty-one people were killed and over 50 others were injured in a stampede at a political rally held by TVK Chief and actor Vijay in Karur on September 27 this year.

2025-10-27T13:54:02.407115+00:00 IST

"If high command decides, I'll complete my term": Karnataka CM

The debate over the post of Chief Minister was again ignited by MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who indicated Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi as Siddaramaiah's successor.

2025-10-27T13:18:17.188863+00:00 IST

Omar Abdullah optimistic about Budgam bye-election outcome

National Conference's Agha Mehmood will be up against PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi in the Budgam bye-election. AAP has also fielded Deeba Khan from the constituency.

2025-10-27T12:27:05.834182+00:00 IST

Omar Abdullah slams Sajad Lone over "Fixed Match" remarks in RS

Speaking to the media, CM Abdullah questioned Lone's credibility, saying someone who initially refused to participate in the polls had no right to comment.

2025-10-27T11:31:57.166164+00:00 IST

RJD’s Mrityunjay Tiwari urges fair conduct of voter list revision

"There is no objection to the SIR. However, it is not right to steal votes through SIR or to deprive any citizen of the country of their right to vote. During the Bihar SIR, a lot of irregularities were observed, and the proof of it was given. EC should conduct the electoral process without being biased. If the Election Commission is seen working in favour of the government, the opposition will counter it," Tiwari said.

2025-10-27T10:45:40.910010+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal slams Kerala govt for signing MoU on PM SHRI

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday called the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government's move to sign an MoU on Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, a "back door" decision with "secret agenda".

2025-10-27T10:44:04.280567+00:00 IST