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FIR filed against Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani, seven others in Gujarat

An FIR has been filed against Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and seven others for hindering police activities. The incident occurred while questioning Congress candidate Yunus Parmar regarding threats made to a BJP campaigner. The complaint states that Mevani and his associates created a commotion inside Pethapur police station during the…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

"BJP is scared of Indian citizens": Aaditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray protest against detention of protesters in Mumbai

Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray staged a protest outside the Shivaji Park Police Station in response to the detention of activists opposing alleged electoral irregularities by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mumbai Police has since filed an FIR against the organizers for lacking necessary permissions, while nearly 1,000 protesters were…

The Economic Times · 12h ago

BJP to contest all 209 wards in Kolkata civic poll, open to fielding eminent citizens, youths

The BJP is gearing up to contest all 209 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, prioritizing the inclusion of professionals in their candidate selection. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar underscored the need for transparency within the KMC and a deep understanding of local issues. The party plans to attract the…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

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From raising students' concerns, CJP has suddenly shifted to electoral issues: BJP

BJP officials criticize the Cockroach Janta Party for shifting their protest focus away from student issues towards electoral matters. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi remarked on how swiftly the CJP’s agenda has altered. Despite these claims, CJP leaders pledge to keep protesting against alleged violations in voter registrations, while the BJP…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Rahul Gandhi calls on opposition parties, civic groups, others to join INDIA bloc protest march on Oct 12

Rahul Gandhi has called upon opposition parties and civil society groups to join a protest march on October 12. This march aims to demand accountability for recent violence against protesters. The leaders of the INDIA alliance plan to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice Surya Kant. They will demand an…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

‘Cockroach’ party leaders say India is ‘at war with its citizens’ as protests enter second day

CJP leaders say Modi’s government is creating ‘atmosphere of fear’ after they were among thousands detained on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · 14h ago

A city under siege by its own guardians: The Delhi of October 9 and 10

On October 9, as the sun gently set over central Delhi, the city fell into an unusually quiet lull. It was the day before the protests demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Newslaundry · 17h ago

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Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Adityanath's Ayodhya dare, says Pawan Pandey enough to defeat BJP

Akhilesh Yadav contested Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dare to contest from the Ayodhya assembly constituency. He expressed confidence in his party's candidate, Pawan Pandey, to challenge the BJP. Yadav highlighted the perceived insecurity of Adityanath regarding his election ticket. The exchange signifies increasing tensions as the upcoming assembly elections approach…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

‘Koi media nahi hai’: Inside the Delhi police’s October 10 crackdown on journalists

Several journalists were stopped from doing their work and detained in Delhi on October 10. They were dragged by their clothes, pushed and manhandled, their phones snatched, and pressured to delete footage of police action. Some were picked up kilometres away from the protest site; others were detained despite wearing…

Newslaundry · 19h ago

Union Minister Shekhawat accuses Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal of undermining constitutional institutions for political gain

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat criticized leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal for undermining constitutional institutions. He accused them of spreading anarchy through their political ambitions, which threatens democracy in India. Shekhawat dismissed allegations made by Ashok Gehlot as politically motivated and reflective of frustration. He also defended constitutional bodies,…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

Delhi has become 'detention state': Sanjay Raut on police action against CJP-led protests

Raut also mentioned the unease within the BJP, suggesting potential leadership changes by March next year. Furthermore, he drew historical parallels to authoritarian leaders who suppressed dissent during their final days.

The Economic Times · 19h ago

Delhi protest: Several protesters detained on second day of CJP stir

Delhi Police detained SFI and Left party protesters at Connaught Place on Sunday, a day after large-scale detentions during the CJP-led protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Meanwhile, CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released from preventive detention and the party announced a press…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Mamata AITC alleges 'Hindi imposition', distortion of Bengali over KMC poster campaign

Mamata All India Trinamool Congress accused the West Bengal BJP government of distorting the Bengali language. They cited a cleanliness campaign poster that mixed Hindi and Bengali phrases, which sparked controversy. Party leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction, urging corrections to be made to preserve the integrity of Bengali language. No…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

"Competition of anarchy emerging between Arvind Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi": BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal of exploiting their electoral failures and fostering chaos instead of engaging in constructive politics.

The Economic Times · 20h ago

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Considered resigning as BJP councillor due to works in ward being delayed: R Sreelekha

In a video message on her YouTube channel, Sreelekha, the BJP councillor from Sasthamangalam ward in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, said that "telling a DGP to do a police constable's duty for five years" would make that officer have a lot of difficulty in doing so.

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to meet CJI on Monday, allege EC autonomy under threat

Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging interference with the Election Commission to facilitate vote theft. He announced a meeting with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to discuss concerns about democracy. Kharge highlighted legislation that allegedly protects the Chief Election Commissioner from accountability and undermines democratic processes. Tensions…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Congress asks all MPs to remain in Delhi on Monday as Rahul Gandhi announces INDIA bloc protest

Congress party leaders have urged all their MPs to be present in Delhi for upcoming protests. The protests are against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged electoral irregularities. Rahul Gandhi announced a significant demonstration planned for October 12 to speak against the government's actions. They will also seek a…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

BJP's Anurag Thakur accuses opposition of targeting constitutional institutions after election defeats

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of Navratri celebrations in Himachal Pradesh, Thakur alleged that opposition parties accepts the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) when they won elections but questioned the institutions after losing.

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The Economic Times · 22h ago

Congress differs on Special Intesive Revision in Keralam, national level: BJP state chief

BJP Keralam president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has criticised the Congress for having differing views on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He highlighted that Chief Minister V D Satheesan praised the SIR in Keralam while opposing it in Delhi alongside Rahul Gandhi. Chandrasekhar questioned Satheesan's position if the elections were…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Bhagwant Mann accuses Delhi Police of violating Bangla Sahib sanctity; police cite ‘malicious’ video

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the entry of Delhi Police personnel into Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The incident occurred during a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi. The Delhi Police claimed that the personnel were merely walking through a common passage used by devotees. Matters escalated as protesters…

The Independent UK · 22h ago

On the ground in Delhi under siege as ‘cockroach’ protests rattle Modi government

Indian police seal the capital’s roads, shut off the internet and restrict transport to deter protesters demanding accountability over a controversial revision to voter rolls. Namita Singh witnesses police detain protesters and a Hindu nationalist mob resort to violence on a day marked by fear, anger and chaos

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Will provide evidence of 'vote chori' to President Murmu: Mamta Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee announced that the INDIA alliance will supply evidence to President Droupadi Murmu regarding vote theft allegations. Banerjee also alleged that she and other leaders were forcibly detained during a peaceful protest in Delhi. The opposition leader raised concerns about democracy when peaceful assembly was restricted by the police.…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained

In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

After Madhya Pradesh High Court nixes 27% OBC quota, Congress says party will challenge verdict in Supreme Court

Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh have announced their intention to appeal the High Court ruling on OBC reservation. They criticized the BJP government's handling of the court case and lack of proper representation. The court found the increase of OBC reservation unconstitutional due to lack of extraordinary circumstances. Congress emphasized…

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Opposition leaders, activists and journalists detained as Delhi police block ‘cockroach’ protests

Hundreds arrested, transport restricted and internet suspended to thwart demonstrations demanding removal of India’s election chief

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