Politics

"153 of his candidates will have their deposits forfeited": BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Jaiswal on Wednesday took a dig at Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, saying that all 153 candidates fielded by the latter's party will lose their deposits in the already announced Bihar assembly elections.

2025-10-22T09:30:25.989949+00:00 IST

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Tejashwi over jobs, women’s welfare

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday slammed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's remarks on job creation and women's welfare in Bihar, asserting that the youth leader should stop "joking with the people of Bihar."

2025-10-22T09:30:06.078743+00:00 IST

"Promises made by Tejashwi already fulfiled...": JD(U) leader KC

"All the promises and announcements that Tejashwi Yadav is making, the Bihar government has already fulfilled all those promises. Whether it's about women's reservation, women's empowerment, livelihoods, or education," Tyagi told ANI.

2025-10-22T09:23:00.321602+00:00 IST

Lokpal has become a 'Jokpal': Priyanka Chaturvedi

Referring to the tender for the purchase of high-end foreign cars, Chaturvedi questioned the rationale behind the decision, especially when Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to advocate for the use of indigenous products under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

2025-10-22T09:18:30.218658+00:00 IST

"Announcements wont make an impact," BJP

BJP-JDU led NDA allies have lashed out at the promises made to Jeevika Didis and contractual workers in Bihar by RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav in a news conference on Wednesday

2025-10-22T09:04:02.894277+00:00 IST

“Devasom Board turned into a brokers’ body,” Kerala BJP

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar has slammed the state government over the Sabarimala gold theft row, in view of President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Kerala.

2025-10-22T08:51:12.341185+00:00 IST

BJP-CPI(M) "deal" behind every new controversy...: Venugopal

"It's wrong to say Congress is implementing PM SHRI. We will never support the Sangh Parivar's educational agenda. Congress is not against teaching about Mahatma Gandhi, but we oppose any ideological distortion in the syllabus," Venugopal said while addressing a press conference in Kozhikode.

2025-10-22T08:50:04.850322+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP President slams the state govt over Murmu's lapses

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Wednesday raised concerns over alleged security lapses during the President's recent visit to Kerala, highlighting shortcomings in both aerial and road arrangements.

2025-10-22T08:39:23.677417+00:00 IST

"Kal ki baat kar lenge": Bihar Congress incharge

"We had a discussion on the strategies ahead and how we can work for the people of the state after forming the government here," Allavaru said.

2025-10-22T08:36:48.994534+00:00 IST

"Mahagathbandhan contesting elections together," Gehlot

Gehlot refused to be drawn into the exact seat sharing numbers claiming that there could be a friendly fight between allies in 5-10 seats.

2025-10-22T08:32:35.461824+00:00 IST

Bhardwaj alleges pollution data manipulation

Speaking to ANI, Bhardwaj said, "They are corrupt and criminals, what they have done is a criminal act... Four different government agencies worked together to collect Delhi's pollution data on the night of Diwali... Today's news states that Nehru Nagar station recorded an AQI of 1763, after which it was shut down. They are playing with people's health..."

2025-10-22T08:24:39.976568+00:00 IST

"If anyone violates restrictions...": Shaina NC

"An FIR has been registered under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Rules 1959, because if anyone violates restrictions that are applicable to a protected monument, action needs to be taken. This FIR was raised on the issue of certain sections choosing to be in the ASI-dominant spaces of monuments," Shaina NC told ANI.

2025-10-22T08:17:27.111668+00:00 IST

"Manufacturing bullish sentiment on economy...": Jairam Ramesh

"The PM and his colleagues are trying to manufacture a bullish sentiment on the economy. They are simply running away from the bearish reality that stares farmers across the country," Ramesh, General Secretary incharge of Communication in Congress, posted on X.

2025-10-22T08:14:03.904923+00:00 IST

Chirag Pawan slams Mahagathbandhan

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJP-RV) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stated that the Mahagathbandhan alliance has completely collapsed in Bihar, with serious infighting ongoing within the bloc.

2025-10-22T07:49:46.665492+00:00 IST

"No substance in their announcement," Nityanand Rai

Nityanand Rai on Wednesday slammed the RJD after its leader Tejashwi Yadav made a series of announcements on sops for Jeevika Didis and contractual workers.

2025-10-22T07:25:08.531142+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot reaches Tejashwi Yadav's residence in Patna

Gehlot, who has been named as Senior Election Observer by the All Indian Congress Committee (AICC) for the assembly polls in Bihar, was accompanied by state Congress incharge Krishna Allavaru.

2025-10-22T07:04:19.067270+00:00 IST

"Bihar knows, these people only show dreams," Samrat Chaudhry

Samrat Chaudhry hit out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav after he made a series of announcements for Jeevika Didis and contractual workers in Bihar.

2025-10-22T06:59:53.075536+00:00 IST

"NDA will form govt on November 14," says Chirag Paswan

Chirag highlighted the National Democratic Alliance's timely seat-sharing announcement, further asserting that it has sent a very "positive message".

2025-10-22T06:47:37.436191+00:00 IST

"Lokpal now Shockpal": Jairam Ramesh

"Lokpal is not Lokpal any longer. It is 'Shokpal' and 'Shockpal'. Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal, 'India Against Corruption', and the RSS did a lot of publicity in 2012 and 2013, emphasising the importance of the Lokpal. Now just look at the actions of the Lokpal itself. Which investigations have Lokpal initiated? Which people have they arrested?" Ramesh told ANI.

2025-10-22T06:40:56.935651+00:00 IST

Tejashwi announces welfare measures for Jeevika Didis & other

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday unveiled key welfare initiatives his party plans to implement if it forms the state government, asserting that the NDA is merely replicating schemes already proposed by the RJD.

2025-10-22T06:36:01.865419+00:00 IST