Category: Politics

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise policy-linked money laundering case on Thursday night and took him to the agency’s headquarters in the national capital. The arrest came hours after the Delhi High Court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency. Meanwhile, the Delhi Chief Minister moved to the Supreme Court against his arrest and a special bench is likely to hear the matter today. The 55-year-old leader’s arrest, amid the campaign for the Lok…

With the upcoming elections looming large, Shah reveals that the BJP is yet to arrive at a definitive decision regarding a potential coalition with the BJD. Despite the ambiguity surrounding an alliance, Shah exudes confidence in the BJP’s burgeoning influence in Odisha. While Shah refrains from dismissing the prospect of a BJP-led government in Odisha, he acknowledges the fluid nature of political alliances. With the electoral battle looming large, all eyes are trained on the BJP’s next move as it charts a course towards realizing its political ambitions in Odisha.…

The SC declined to grant an immediate stay on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), despite hearing 237 petitions challenging its constitutional validity. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, requested an extension of four weeks to adequately address the plethora of petitions. The bench heard arguments from various petitioners, including the Indian Union Muslim League and opposition stalwarts like Jairam Ramesh and Mahua Moitra. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, highlighted the irreversible consequences of granting citizenship under the controversial law. The law grants citizenship to non-Muslim…

Sita Soren, sister-in-law of Hemant Soren, joined the BJP, marking her departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Sita Soren expressed her disillusionment with the JMM, claiming she hadn’t received the recognition she deserved after serving the party for 14 years. Sita Soren expressed optimism about the BJP’s vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. JMM leader Manoj Pandey expressed disappointment and hoped for her reconsideration, stressing the respect she had garnered within the party. In the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, BJP emerged victorious in 11 seats with a…

Lok Sabha elections: In the last couple of decades, women voters gained bargaining power as they understood the power of their votes, that’s the reason no party wants to ignore them which is reflected in their policies and campaigns. Lok Sabha elections 2024: It is often said that Indian politics is highly patriarchal, but over the last few decades women voters have changed the scenario by playing a decisive role in forming the government. Realising the fact that women are now more conscious about their voting rights and no more they pursue…

The EC has embarked on a sweeping reform agenda, marked by the removal of six Home Secretaries and the transfer of a top-ranking police official in West Bengal. This proactive step, following the declaration of the MCC, underscores the EC’s commitment to fostering a fair and transparent electoral environment. The EC’s directive mandates the removal of Home Secretaries from several states, including Gujarat, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. It reflects the EC’s proactive approach to address concerns surrounding administrative neutrality and the integrity of the electoral apparatus. The changes extend beyond…

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the regular bail plea of former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench of justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who was out on interim bail, has also been asked to “surrender forthwith”. The top court dismissed an oral plea by Jain’s legal representative to grant him a week’s grace period for surrendering. On January 17, the top court had reserved its verdict on his…

Following the Election Commission’s Lok Sabha poll announcement, the Opposition has expressed its doubts saying the spread-out polling process is likely to benefit BJP. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1, while the results will be declared on June 4. The Congress has said that the upcoming polls will be the last chance to save democracy. The TMC has also said the ECI did not take into account the West Bengal government’s suggestion of holding the elections in one or two…

The General Elections 2024 for the 18th Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases, starting from April 19. The results will be declared on June 1. The national capital will witness seven parliamentary seats heading to polls in a single phase i.e. the sixth phase on May 25. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the details regarding the 18th General Elections in the country. The poll body said that the elections will be held in seven…

The 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh will go to polling for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in seven different phases starting from April 19 to June 1. The Election Commission on Saturday (March 16) announced the dates for the Lok Sabha elections. The country will undergo the voting process in seven phases, like the 2019 general elections, after which the results of the mega election will be declared on June 4. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar held a press conference and laid down the details of the upcoming elections. Here…