Politics

Shobha Karandlaje condemns stone-pelting during Ganesh idol immer

Shobha Karandlaje said, "...During the Ganpati celebrations, permissions were not given to hold cultural programmes, play DJ, take out processions. Yesterday, during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur, people pelted stones. A similar incident happened last year also...The state government is hurting the sentiments of Hindus. I condemn it. Action should be taken against those who pelted stones..."

2025-09-08T09:58:20.854125+00:00 IST

Everybody is taking interest in the nation.": CP Radhakrishnan

NDA vice presidential candidate and Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan reacted to the Opposition leader B Sudershan Reddy's statement that 'everyone should vote in the national interest', on Monday.

2025-09-08T09:49:50.544783+00:00 IST

Vice President election forced on nation,: Manickam Tagore

Commenting on the upcoming Vice Presidential elections, Congress MP Manickam Tagore claimed that the vice president election is forced on the nation on Monday.

2025-09-08T09:13:53.741849+00:00 IST

“Politics of Congress created disharmony in society”: Basavaraj B

Speaking to ANI, Bommai accused the Congress government of creating "disharmony in society," which he claimed had resulted in such incidents of violence.

2025-09-08T09:13:02.990152+00:00 IST

Vaiko expels Mallai Sathya from MDMK over “Anti-Party Activities”

The expulsion order, issued on the party's official letterhead on September 8, 2025, marks the culmination of months of internal strife between Sathya and the leadership, particularly over his alleged actions that were seen as undermining party unity and discipline.

2025-09-08T09:12:01.665031+00:00 IST

BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Kharge over farmer remarks

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Prasad said, "A poor farmer, whose crop was destroyed in flood and rain, went to share his pain. But the National President of the Congress Party, Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "Why have you come here? Why are you showing off?... Your four acres of land have been destroyed, but my 40 acres of land have been destroyed... What kind of arrogance is this? The farmer came to you with his pain because Congress is in power in Karnataka. Karnataka is being ruled by a Congress government... Then why do they lie that they stand with farmers?"

2025-09-08T08:54:19.173728+00:00 IST

BJP slams Abdur Rahim Bakshi controversial 'acid' remarks

Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said, "Does the TMC now denote 'Tushtikaran' mentality culture? This is what the people of West Bengal and the people of India are asking, and this is because in recent times, TMC leaders have been using anarchic language, especially in the context of TMC's appeasement politics on illegal infiltration and in the context of illegal infiltration... violent and abrasive statements by the TMC leaders have no place in a civilised democracy, they are the most condemnable and reprehensible. It again reflects the mindset and violent culture of the TMC and the people of West Bengal will give a fitting lesson to Mamata Banerjee's misrule and the TMC in the coming days."

2025-09-08T07:36:46.128506+00:00 IST

“Will support candidate who will stand to uphold spirit of the Co

Speaking to reporters, Siva said, "The activities of NDA are against secularism, federalism, and they are infringing upon the rights...So we want to protest against that and we will support the candidate who will stand to uphold the spirit of the constitution..."

2025-09-08T07:34:28.401573+00:00 IST

People want us to support Constitution protectors: Rajeev Rai

Speaking to ANI, Rai said, "The preparations are strong. Everyone should have an idea of our party's strength. I also express my gratitude to the (SP) National President for making the decision to support a candidate who will prove to be the most suitable for that position. This fight is between those who believe in the Constitution on one side and an ideology on the other that is not good for the country's political and social fabric. Certainly, the people of the country would want us to support those who speak about the Constitution and protect it..."

2025-09-08T07:05:40.546952+00:00 IST

CPI extends full support to Sudershan Reddy for VP elections

The Vice Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, will witness a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, backed by the INDIA bloc, and NDA's nominee CP Radhakrishnan.

2025-09-08T06:43:14.081515+00:00 IST

“MPs should vote thinking what soul of country want": Sanjay Raut

Speaking to ANI, Raut also raised questions over the absence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from the public eye.

2025-09-08T06:42:40.179469+00:00 IST

HD Kumaraswamy slams Mallikarjun Kharge for “insulting” farmer

Union Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday strongly criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of displaying "arrogance and insensitivity" towards a farmer who had approached him with grievances.

2025-09-08T06:13:10.439524+00:00 IST

TMC’s Abdur Rahim Bakshi clarifies controversial 'acid' remarks

Bakshi said his comments were in response to Ghosh's alleged statement in the Assembly that "all migrant workers are Rohingya and Bangladeshi." He argued that such remarks insulted Bengalis.

2025-09-08T06:06:38.036128+00:00 IST

NDA govt made Bihar main hub of unemployment: Tejashwi Yadav

With the Bihar Assembly state elections around the corner, ex-deputy minister of the state and ex-RJD MLA Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the NDA government has made Bihar a hub of unemployment, migration and poverty on Monday.

2025-09-08T05:19:44.839289+00:00 IST

B Sudarshan meeting fodder scam convict Lalu Yadav is shocking st

In a post shared on X, BJP leader said, "B. Sudarshan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and INDI Alliance's joint candidate, recently met fodder scam convict Lalu Prasad, who isn't even a Member of Parliament and has no vote in the VP electoral college. This isn't just terrible optics, it's a shocking statement on probity in public life by someone aspiring for a high constitutional office."

2025-09-08T05:18:42.202911+00:00 IST

Shehzad Poonawalla slams "VVIP mode" of Congress MP Tariq Anwar

In a social media post on X, Poonawalla wrote, "Sense of entitlement of Congress. Even in flood affected areas they want VVIP protocol? Kharge ji insults farmers. Congress MP Tariq Anwar mocks flood relief - sits on shoulders of people while "touring" flood affected areas. Congress MP in VVIP mode. Rahul Gandhi in Vacation Mode. AAP in hiding Mode. Only PM Modi in work mode."

2025-09-08T05:13:09.776699+00:00 IST

Odisha Police seek financial details of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

The Jharsuguda Police has issued a notice to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) seeking detailed records of foreign contributions and financial transactions, in connection with a case filed earlier this year against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged "anti-national remarks."

2025-09-08T03:52:55.770007+00:00 IST

"PM’s 3-hour Manipur visit an insult to people": Jairam Ramesh

"The proposed visit of the Prime Minister to Manipur on Sept 13 is being hailed by his cheerleaders. But it appears that he will be spending just about 3 hours--yes, just 3 hours--in the state. What does he hope to accomplish by such a rushed trip?" Jairam Ramesh wrote in a post on X.

2025-09-08T03:09:52.141321+00:00 IST

“Much-fairer system”: Shashi Tharoor welcomes GST reforms

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Tharoor said the Congress party has been demanding changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate slabs for several years.

2025-09-08T02:54:24.394063+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh targets Congress, Tejashwi over remarks

"I want to ask Congress and Tejashwi Yadav, how much will you insult Bihar, how much will you abuse? In your abuses, you even had derogatory words spoken about the PM's mother... The Ashok Stambh is not just the Ashok Stambh; it embodies the spirit of India, the spirit of India's Constitution, and the soul of Babasaheb Ambedkar," Singh said while speaking to reporters.

2025-09-08T02:51:53.742485+00:00 IST