Category: Politics

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Amrit Kalash Yatra under the ‘Meri Mati-Mera Desh’ campaign in New Delhi, today. Many dignitaries including the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Secretary, Ministry of Culture were present on the occasion. In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that today’s event is somewhat like an evening, as it is happening at a time…

“Will Contest Together as Far as Possible”: INDIA Bloc Amid Differences  The opposition’s INDIA alliance will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election “together as far as possible”, the bloc said.  On the final day of its meeting in Mumbai, a resolution that raises questions about how viable electoral unity may be.  The parties also resolved to “coordinate respective communications and media strategies and campaigns with the theme “Judega Bharat, Jiteega India” in different languages.  Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal, as well as the Samajwadi Party from…

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, announced that a special session of Parliament will take place on Sept 18-22.   Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the upcoming special session of the Parliament.  Gandhi, who is in Mumbai to attend the meeting of I.N.D.I.A bloc, said, “I think maybe it is an indicator of a little panic.  On the other hand, Shiv Sena (UBT faction) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hit out at the Centre, accusing it of hurting Hindu sentiments, as Ganesh Chaturthi falls during…

Delhi will be guarded by 130,000 security personnel  Anti-drone systems to be deployed to prevent any aerial strike  Event to be hosted in newly built $300 million venue  The two-day summit, starting September 9, will have the most high-profile guest list India has ever welcomed.  The heads of the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, and World Health Organization will also be present.  Within the city of 20 million, the government is planning a partial shutdown during the summit with schools, government departments, and businesses being…

·       The central government may introduce the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill in Parliament, according to sources. ·       The idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ refers to holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies across India simultaneously ·       The Centre formed a committee for ‘One Nation, One Election’ under the leadership of former president Ramnath Kovind. ·       Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing this idea to hold assembly and general elections simultaneously. ·       One of the major reasons to hold simultaneous elections would be to cut down on the costs…

Government Calls Parliament “Special Session”.  Government sources have said the agenda is likely to include Amrit Kaal celebrations and India as a ‘developed nation’, and there is no hint of any important bill.  India’s Parliamentary affairs minister has posted on X (formerly Twitter) announcing the special session of parliament.    It may convey the Indian government’s message to the Supreme Court of India that it was open to conducting elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.  Government sources have, though, also said the agenda is likely to include…

The discussion among the partner leaders in the bloc would center on the battle plan for the next general elections and a seat-sharing formula,   Logo, Coordination, and Campaign On Agenda during the two-day meeting.  Ahead of their third round of discussions, several leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc exuded confidence that they would prove to be a formidable opponent for the government.    As many as 63 representatives from 28 political parties will attend the meeting at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai.  Several chief ministers and senior leaders including…

Congress slammed the PM Modi-led BJP government at the Centre for mandating payments for the MGNREGA via the Aadhaar-based payments system.  Jairam Ramesh targets Centre  Congress said that the government is trying to delay the inevitable with its continued ‘experiments with technology’.   Govt must stop weaponizing Aadhaar and technology to deny the most vulnerable citizens their social welfare benefits.  Congress demands Modi govt to stop weaponizing Aadhaar  Congress slammed the PM Modi-led BJP government at the Centre for mandating payments for the MGNREGA via the Aadhaar-based payments system. Congress said…

Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Chief National Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar proposed that party supremo Arvind Kejriwal should be named as the leader of the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A.  The party’s Delhi convener and Environment Minister Gopal Rai were asked about it, he also said that every member of the AAP wants Kejriwal for the prime minister’s post.  Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi, however, clarified that Kejriwal does not have aspirations for the prime minister’s post.  ‘INDIA bloc has ‘capable’ PM faces’ says Congress.  Congress had released a poster of all Opposition leaders barring…

Rahul Gandhi today demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to China’s release of a map that claims ownership of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh.  China’s “standard” map shows Aksai Chin, which it occupied in the 1962 war, and Arunachal Pradesh, which it claims as South Tibet, as part of its territory.  “I have been saying for years that what the PM said, that not one inch of land was lost in Ladakh, is a lie. – said Mr. Gandhi.  China announced new Chinese names for 11…