Category: Politics

Birsa Munda Chowk: A Tribute to the Tribal Icon and Freedom Fighter

Manish Kumar

Honoring a Revolutionary Legacy The renaming of Sarai Kale Khan Chowk to Birsa Munda Chowk on the occasion of Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary is a fitting tribute to a legendary figure in India’s freedom struggle. Announced by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, this decision underscores the lasting influence of Birsa Munda’s contributions. A leader who emerged from the tribal community of Chotanagpur, Munda’s revolutionary zeal inspired resistance against British oppression and left an indelible mark on India’s history. This move, coupled with the unveiling of a statue of Munda…

UP CM Yogi’s ‘Razakar’ Comment Draws Sharp Response from Priyank Kharge: “Take Hate Elsewhere”

Manish Kumar

The war of words erupted after the Congress president called CM Yogi, ‘leader in the guise of Sadhus.’ Reacting to it, Yogi Adityanath had said Mallikarjun Kharge should get angry at the Hyderabad Nizam, highlighting his family tragedy in which Razakars burnt his village, and killed his family. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s son and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge slammed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for raking up the family tragedy. In a long post on social media platform X, junior Kharge said that indeed Razakars burned down the family house…

India Calls for Early Ceasefire in Gaza and Reinforces Ties with Saudi Arabia for Regional Stability

Manish Kumar

In the face of escalating violence in Gaza, India has publicly called for an immediate ceasefire, underscoring its longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar voiced this stance during his meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, underlining India’s commitment to peace and humanitarian considerations in the region. This high-level dialogue, held under the framework of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), also aimed to strengthen India-Saudi ties across sectors such as trade, defense, and culture. Through these…

Pakistani flag raised at NCP leader Nawab Malik’s roadshow in Mumbai Fact Check: ?

Manish Kumar

A photo showing a green flag with a white crescent and star, taken during a roadshow by former minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in Mumbai, has gone viral, with claims that it is a Pakistani flag.  A viral post falsely claims that a Pakistani flag was displayed at NCP leader Nawab Malik’s roadshow in Mumbai. This assertion is incorrect; the flag in question is an Islamic religious flag, not the Pakistani national flag. The Claim The photo, which circulated on X (formerly Twitter), shows a green flag with a…

Bypolls Heat Up as Voting Opens for 31 Seats; Priyanka Gandhi’s Wayanad Debut in Focus

Manish Kumar

The bypoll elections underway in 31 assembly seats across ten states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala have attracted significant attention. These bypolls, set for November 23, are largely a result of vacancies created when sitting MLAs contested and won Lok Sabha seats or due to the passing of representatives in some constituencies.   In Kerala, Wayanad’s bypoll is particularly notable, as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut, vying to retain the seat for Congress and build on Rahul Gandhi’s previous wins. She…

In Maharashtra’s High-Stakes Election, Freebie Race and Caste Politics Shape the Campaign

Manish Kumar

As Maharashtra heads into a critical election on November 20, parties are vying for power through a combination of targeted promises, regional alliances, and caste-based appeals. With 9.7 crore voters ready to decide the fate of 288 assembly seats, the competition is fierce, particularly between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Both alliances are tapping into pressing issues like inflation, unemployment, caste concerns, and regional loyalty, fuelling an unprecedented “freebie war” to win over key demographics—especially women, farmers, and young voters. The Freebie Race:…

CM Yogi Takes a Dig at Akhilesh Yadav, Labels SP as ‘Production House of Rioters and Criminals’

Manish Kumar

The political temperature is on the rise in Uttar Pradesh as BJP and SP are engaged in high-octane bypolls in 9 constituencies. The bypolls are important for both parties, given the Lok Sabha results in which BJP suffered significant damage and SP emerged as a top gainer. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday gave a new definition for Samajwadi Party’s ‘PDA’ strategy, terming it as “Production house of Dangai (rioters) and Apradhi (Criminals). CM Yogi also launched a scathing attack on SP chief calling him the CEO of…

Key Accused in Baba Siddique Murder Case Arrested: A Month-Long Manhunt Ends in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh

Manish Kumar

In a breakthrough in the high-profile murder case of former NCP leader Baba Siddique, Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), apprehended the primary suspect, Shiv Kumar Gautam, alias Shiva, in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. This arrest, which involved a relentless 25-day pursuit by Mumbai police, sheds light on the extensive planning and criminal network allegedly involved in the killing. The capture of Shiva, who was reportedly trying to escape to Nepal, marks a significant development in the case, with police revealing his connections to…

Maharashtra Elections: Congress Suspends 28 Rebels Over ‘Anti-Party’ Activities — Full List Inside

Manish Kumar

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: These suspended candidates are contesting against the official nominees of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Maharashtra Congress has suspended 28 rebel candidates for six years for ‘anti-party’ activity ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The suspended leaders from 22 assembly constituencies are contesting in the November 20 elections against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. According to the Congress, this decision has been taken on directives of AICC in-charge Ramesh Chennithala. Earlier, Chennithala had warned that any rebels…

Income Tax Raids Target Former PS of Soren: Financial Probe Unfolds in Poll-Bound Jharkhand

Manish Kumar

A Major I-T Operation in Poll-Bound Jharkhand In a high-profile operation, the Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted searches at various locations across Jharkhand on Saturday, including premises connected to Sunil Shrivastava, a close aide of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. With Jharkhand set for upcoming Assembly elections, the I-T Department’s action is part of an ongoing probe into alleged tax evasion and financial irregularities across the state. The raids, conducted with assistance from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security personnel, were focused on Ranchi and Jamshedpur, examining nine locations tied to…